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In one of my film classes last semester we had to tell a story in 3 pictures for a mini assignment so my friend and I did this

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Maomao isn't lying to herself about not liking Jinshi.

She really didn't like him at first because she only likes his authentic self and not the flirty inappropriate eunuch he pretends to be in order to get his way.

It's why he likes her in the first place.

Once she starts to know him she starts liking him. It's why she loves to tease him to, because then he shows her his true feelings.

She first starts to like him when he gives her the hairpin. She thinks "He's being real for once"

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The frog episode is ridiculous

“Sincerest apologies. Your dick is magnificent and enormous, I’m sure. 😐”

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No i havent outgrown it because i had great taste at 7 years old

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my therapist suggested i imagine my intrusive thoughts in the voice of donald trump bc i do not possess an ounce of respect for him or trust in his competence. going thru it today so i made this. hope this helps

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VENTI FIC C4: I'm So Scared... I'm Traumatized...

COMPLETE AND UPDATES TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

5 times Venti did a god thing + 1 time he couldn't gaslight everyone into believing it didn't happen. For the @drunktwinksummer Venti exchange!

💚 Complete, posts Tues & Fri 🍎 4/7 chapters, 15k/30k words posted 💚 Fluff, humor, adventure, ensemble (details🔽)

LINK: https://archiveofourown.org/works/65948638/

✔️ PROLOGUE: The Request Jean asks a favor of Venti. ✔️ You Saw What? No, You Didn't. Venti escorts Noelle & Barbara to pick herbs in Liyue ✔️ It Was An Anemo Vision Thing! Venti escorts Fischl & Mona on a commission ✔️ I'm So Scared... I'm Traumatized Venti attempts to escort Eula on a mission to Dragonspine ✖️ It Wasn't Me?! It Was Jean! Venti escorts Amber & Sucrose on a scouting mission, and run into Klee & Jean on the way home ✖️ But Remember, Even Gods Are Not Immune To Bad Luck Venti goes to save Bennett and Razor ✖️ +1: Sometimes Things Don't Go To Plan, So If All Else Fails... All prior cast gather in one final chaotic adventure

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Reminder to all my fellow AO3 writers out there

If you tend to compare your work to others: please don’t.

I know, easier said than done. I’m personally always comparing myself to others as well, but perspective is important.

Remember, you don’t know who’s on the other side of the screen, writing those fanfictions you are comparing your own works to.

This could be the 15th fanfiction they’ve written. They could have 10+ years of writing experience. They could have taken creative writing at school/college. They could simply be a lot older than you and have all this life experience that helps with creating complex plot and characters. They could be writing in their first language, when you’re not. They could have beta readers.

And most importantly remember this: the person you are comparing yourself to has almost certainly screamed into their pillow because they hate their writing or story.

Your work is your own. Your words are your own.

And they’re wonderful.

Please, do not compare yourself. We all start somewhere, we all grow and learn. And we all hate our writing sometimes.

You’re doing amazing and the simple fact that you are trying and creating those stories is so damn cool and impressive <3

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hey you.

yeah, YOU.

stop scrolling and go write.

please.

because i would really really really like to read your book/fanfiction/emotional roller coaster.

and i know a lot of other people would too.

pretty please.

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Jinshi: *worried sick* You're covered in blood!

Maomao: It's just splatter.

Jinshi: That's still not okay!

Maomao: It's snake's blood.

Maomao: From dinner.

Jinshi:

Maomao:

Jinshi:

Maomao: Can we go home now?

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What are some traits/characteristics of Jinshi, that makes the relationship with him and maomao healthy— in a realistic sense?

where do i even begin :')

i'll try to make this solely about jinshi as much as i can (my interpretation of his character, at least), so here goes:

he puts others above himself. jinshi's #1 character trait is going above and beyond for people. it doesn't matter if they're doing him wrong or hate him; if he can find some way to help others, even at his own cost, he will. now, i know this isn't exactly healthy, but this guy is a people pleaser to his core </3

he listens. many times in the novels, we're shown how jinshi personally visits villages or people directly affected by taxes, laws, or whatever political movement the capital imposes, to gauge the people's reactions. he takes note and does what he can to help them.

he's wise and intelligent. takes one to know one. that's literally how he met maomao. to do his best work, he consults the opinions of those more knowledgeable than him (he's wise not to let something stupid like pride get in the way of his work). he takes their words to heart and takes them into consideration. oftentimes, he doesn't pursue a decision unless he's absolutely sure he's on the same page with trusted people.

he is kind and compassionate. he's been through shit since he was a child, but we don't see a vengeful streak once. this guy is so incredibly forgiving that he's willing to overlook any attempts made on his life (both sexual and murderous). this trait also drives him to help people without asking for anything in return. it's why he helped lady fuyou be reunited with her lover and why, despite his status, he wrote 200 letters begging regional leaders and political big-shots to help the western capital. and most especially, it's why shisui/loulan, suirei, and the shi clan children are still alive.

he is patient and resilient. again, people have been doing him wrong his entire life, but he still puts up with them (e.g., lakan & gyokou). he has a bad day almost every day and is stressed 24/7, but he tolerates it (despite complaining). still, he doesn't give up.

he has a strong work ethic. guy is a workaholic. if he's committed to doing something, he'll do it full-force, to the best of his abilities, and see it through till the end.

he is logical. he doesn't let his emotions dictate all his actions. if he could go about things his way, he would. instead, he uses critical thinking skills: he analyzes different perspectives, breaks elements down, and considers how his decisions will affect certain people. after all his thinking, he comes up with logical conclusions on which to base his decisions.

okay, so combine all these traits together, and we see how it makes his relationship with maomao healthy:

he prioritizes maomao above all else. everything he does, he takes her into consideration. when he makes decisions, he always has her safety in mind. he does this solely because he cares for her and doesn't want to put her in harm's way. he protects her, ensures her needs are met before his, and goes to great lengths to keep her from getting hurt, both physically and emotionally.

he listens and respects her boundaries. maomao is complicated. she has a skewed sense of value, self-worth, love, and all things emotional. she's also uncomfortable with grand gestures of affection, yet that doesn't stop him from pursuing her. and he does so in a way that is convenient for her, even if he has to take so much shit in the process.

he is supportive of her dreams and ambitions. though he views their status difference as an obstacle, he wields it for her benefit (he even created a new position just so maomao could practice medicine and opened up opportunities for her to become a surgeon.). he doesn't find her obsessions weird; instead, he sees value in their potential and actively encourages her to hone her skills. he also respects her expertise and doesn't command others to acknowledge it. he lets her competence speak for itself as he stands from the sidelines, watching her shine.

he's incredibly patient with her. do i even need to expound? with all his princely authority, he could easily command maomao to reciprocate his feelings. but because he loves her so much, he doesn't. he sees her as someone he wants to be on equal footing with. however, because maomao is a different breed, he works for her affection and remains patient despite her constant avoidance. thus, the push-and-pull continues for 12 volumes. he's careful not to push her buttons too much and quickly observes how she reciprocates his advances.

he values her intelligence and trusts her. he never mansplains or acts like he knows more than her. he holds her words with heavy weight and consults her with things he finds difficult. even for stuff he's already figured out, he still seeks out her opinion because what she says and does matters to him.

he's loyal to her!!!! my guy is committed! he's thrown himself into this path ever since maomao said he'd always be jinshi to her, and he hasn't looked back or away since. he's determined to win her heart no matter how long it takes, and he will see it to the end.

i could go on and on and on about how self-sacrificial and beautiful jinshi's love for maomao is. the average guy would've given up on her, but he has the wits and intelligence to match her pace. he's likely noticed how maomao treats him differently from the rest and picked up on her kindness and compassion. he held on to that and kept faith, giving maomao the time needed to sort out her emotions and feelings, hoping his efforts would be rewarded someday.

now, i'm not saying jinshi is perfect. in fact, some of his character traits can be viewed as flaws. but when you really think about it, jinshi is a PRINCE living in a patriarchal society where women had little to no rights. yet he's doing all this FOR MAOMAO, a woman and a 'common apothecary.' despite his nobility, he's intentionally making his life difficult in his pursuit of her, yet he doesn't give a rat's ass. he wants her with every fiber of his being, and he wants her to want him too. but he's doing that on her terms.

however, jinshi's traits alone aren't what make their relationship healthy. jinshi loves maomao, but maomao values jinshi just as much. she cares for him, notices even the smallest things about him, observes him and his moods, supports him in any way she can, gets mad on his behalf, and gets worried and frustrated when he hurts himself for her or others, she feels comfortable when he's being his true self, and above all, she feels safe around him. there are so many more examples, and it's hidden in plain sight in the novels; you really just have to read between the lines.

maomao and jinshi are just humans, navigating feelings and personal relationships for the first time. it's an absolute delight to witness their growth and how far they've come, positively impacting each other despite their personalities. now that they're technically dating as of LN 12, they still have a long way to go, especially with communication and maneuvering this unfamiliar territory together. their love is so wholesome, strong, beautiful, and genuinely healthy. they truly bring out the best in each other, and you just can't help but root for these two freaks.

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I will admit that while i was certainly expecting more, i dont really have much to complain. The pacing could've been better and Maomao's monologue a lot more, but without all that the episode was already insanely packed.

And well they managed to show the important parts and convey what needed to be conveyed to anime onlies, so i dont think im gonna say much regarding that.

HOWEVER

one thing that i absolutely fucking LOVEEEEE i show they handle the switch up between Jinshi and Ka Zuigetsu

I am in awe with how they animate his expressions and HOW FUCKING TAKEO OTSUKA VOICE ACTSSSS.

how he takes on a commandeering front with a deeper voice BUT THE SECONDDDDDDD he sees maomao again

its all gone and he's just jinshi, not the eunuch but also not Ka Zuigetsu. and she manages to bring these expressions, and make him act a certain way that doenst come from any of these masks.

He was literally stabbing people and directing orders not even five minutes ago and now she's got him all pouty, dropping all sense of "propriety" only putting those masks back on when soldiers come rushing in.

I ESPECIALLY LOVEEEE. good god. how incredibly relieved and relaxed maomao is here how shes unable to take her eyes off of this individual that she now knows as the crown prince. how she also trusts him enough now to know that he wouldnt doubt her reason of disappearance and would grant her the protection she needs.

HOW SHE STEPS FUCKING CLOSER TO HIM.