#yeah that bodes well :))

[fatal-blow]

alright its almost midnight n i got another muscle pain tip: the secret to good posture is to be able to relax as many muscles as possible while doing it. if you need to contract a bunch of muscles to maintain a position, it's not a good position.

subtip: make sure you know what the difference is between tension and relaxation of the muscles. it might seem crazy NOT to know this, but if body tension is all you know, then how do you know what relaxing feels like. not like im speaking from experience

anyways i recommend trying those tense and relax exercises some people use for anxiety.

[raayllum]

Been thinking about this in the context of the similarities between this scene and conflict in 2x06 vs the conflict of likewise leaving a wounded dragon in 2x07, and in regards to potential mirroring with the main trio, but specifically looping in Amaya, Sarai, and Harrow's responses with Viren being like a narrative vessel for the 'Logical' side of things, so just put a pin there.

Now, while I think there are some aspects of this scene in regards to 2x07 that can be read in parallel — Harrow and Rayla both refusing to leave the wounded, Rayla being mirrored with Sarai leaving to save Viren and said dragon, Callum and Sarai going to save Viren and Rayla, Callum and Sarai collapsing/being injured because of it (varying degree of metaphorical death for Callum as well because of dark magic) — I want to draw a different sort of parallel line here.

This scene, I think, is the strongest piece of characterization we have for Harrow, as it lines up with just about every other decision he makes. He is a servant king, he doesn't set himself above others (Viren being the sole, angered exception), and he is unbendable to this principle. What's most noteworthy about his 'stubbornness' here, however, is that every other person he'd reasonably seek counsel from agrees with each other, and Harrow still doesn't bend.

We don't get the sense from 2x05 that Viren and Sarai agree on much, but here, even Amaya and Viren are in agreement. With that in mind, I'd argue that for the modern day trio:

Rayla is lining up the most here with Amaya (as even though she wants to save the dragon in 2x07, she is more than content to risk only herself do so alone, and 3x01 / 5x04 reaffirms this independent streak, even if it grew worse after Sarai died)

Ezran lines up with Sarai ("We have to get back to Zym" and similar sentiments of togetherness, like his brother, but still a bit more measured. We see this even with when he's encouraging Callum and Rayla to return Zym without him while he goes back to Katolis to be king; sometimes splitting up the group is for the necessary good of the mission)

And Callum lines up with Harrow. Like Harrow, once Callum gets stuck on something, he will not bend or waver, even when everyone else around him is telling him, too.

This is often times a good thing, as his determination helps him be there for people who are less keen to open up ("He persisted, as he always did" with Rayla) and serves as the backbone to his success as a mage, as without his persistence he never would've become a primal mage.

However, like most positive character traits - for Harrow or for Callum - it also sometimes be more negative / circumstantial. We see this unyielding nature get Harrow into trouble in more than a couple of instances, and we also see it happen to Callum, perhaps most notably in 5x04 as he refuses to leave the library even though Amaya, again, and Rayla are both telling him that they have to. And like Harrow, this is coming from a good place: Harrow wanted to help protect the wounded, and Callum wants to help Rayla free her parents.

The biggest difference is, I think, also where Viren is more of an asshole, in that he asserts "You wouldn't do this if it wasn't your wife's sister". This speaks, of course, both to how Viren views the world as well as aspects of his dynamic with Harrow: he wants to be special and important to Harrow, to be above other people to him, but if Harrow would do the same thing for any of them, that noted specialness doesn't well, feel special.

And while I think Callum would be working to free the elves Viren trapped regardless of who they were, because it's the right thing to do, I think the fact that they are Rayla's family is what makes him a little crazy about it, too.

[krotiation]

this soundtrack genuinely makes me so emotional like damn. the jack vs fiona scene at the end of ep 2 is already so perfect and then they had to go make this beautiful as hell ost with it too. those bastards

[phoebepheebsphibs]

Frick I think I got hit with artblock...

I just spent like maybe an hour trying to think of what to draw and literally jumped from one fandom and hyperfixation to another in a mad scramble to try and find motivation

[asexualbookbird]

can i get a Hell Yeah i can eat peanuts again with no advserse reactions

[sunderedazem]

Bode Akuna, Thirteenth Brother

MORE Concept art for the Jedi: Survivor fic "do you taste my pain in this bloodstained place" written by me, @dream-of-tanalorr, and @spyscrapper !

We decided Bode could have something similar to the Inquisitor outfit Cal gets in JFO, hehe. I think it suits him!

Alt version below:

(Sith Eyes)

[camphelion]

i have v mixed feelings on the new ep but the main ones are that daniel shouldve been shown marrying an unnamed woman in the first 2 minutes and dolph should have also been killed immediately

[arcaneyouth]

oh god i hope the emotional problems dont turn me into an asshole right as art fight starts holy shit

[thelastspeecher]

testing different foods so I can know whether to keep them out of my diet or add them back in update:

mandarin oranges are a no-go in a v big way

but regular oranges are a-okay

[majimassqueaktoy]

So, Jess I know you’re not an artist like your bestie in the entire world snap… but what does your art look like I remember you doodled this little pic for me of Tien with Choatzu’s make up lol but have you’ve drawn anything else?

Ya

[krys-loves-otome]

Different Universe, Same Love: Coffee/Flower Shop AU

When Ophelia got this prompt, my first immediate thought was: 'Aww, Kennyo can have a flower shop, that's nice." And didn't look back from there.

This is my brain empty, no thoughts entry for this prompt because I can't think of much about the story beyond Ophelia likes to visit Kennyo's flower shop (and his cats too, that's a bonus) and bring him coffee. And he brings flowers to decorate her shop sometimes because he's crushing on her or something, idk. It's a mutual benefit relationship.

Thanks again to @xxsycamore and @queengiuliettafirstlady for hosting this event again! This was a cute prompt.

[mothwingwritings]

Just double checking but I have sent a long ask of Yandere Yujiro i just want to know if you ever received it because I’ve been hearing stories of tumblr deleting the asks 😳

(no need to answer this or the ask btw just checking is all 😊)

If it was the ABO one, I did get it darling!!!

I know I am going to sound like a toxic ex when I say this but truly it's not you all, it's me. ^^; Anyone who has sent me an ask or comment or a message and I have not responded I am so sorry. I am so behind. I still have alphabet asks to get to. I have stuff from like, a year ago, that I want to respond to. I am a disaster. (*꒦ິ꒳꒦ີ)♡

I love and cherish each thing you sent and you all have some banger ideas and they are all read and appreciated. <3 You have not been forgotten or looked over, I promise it's just me struggling to stay afloat. (；´∀｀)

[therivergirl]

Me: has hyperflexible joints and has (possibly) developed a mild case of post-COVID arthritis in my fingers. (Not sure on that last part, haven't done any testing, but I read up and I do match the symptoms and some diagnostic criteria)

Also me: works a job where I type a lot (family medicine, the paperwork is WILD), my current "main" hobbies are writing, cooking and sewing and when I'm not doing my hobbies, I'm texting people on Discord

Also also me: why do my fingers hurt each day???

[alicunt]

alicent came into the house (of the dragon) and everybody was like, oh pretty girl, let’s hate on her

[three-bunnies-in-a-trenchcoat]

First phase....

[rainia]

post interview report back: I think I did ok BUT I do not think she is someone I will want to spend 3 years working with. lol. Extremely intense person. who was more interested in telling me was wrong with my proposal than how we could work together to make it happen. big red flag. very sad because the thing looked great but hey. That’s what interviews are for. At least I know hahaha. On to the next one ig 👍