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I don’t know if this is a hot take or not but I personally feel like I’d be more interested in Arlecchino’s story and character if we met her as a new number 4 harbinger instead of years after the trauma. At the very least I’d be more interested in the sympathetic side Hoyo keeps trying to show.

I don’t know, she just seems cooler and more interesting in the flashback more so than anything we’ve gotten present wise which is “hot scary woman that doesn’t like child abuse that apparently isn’t all that bad.” Honestly I’d probably be more interested if they actually double down on her being scary and evil.

#genshin impact #arlecchino #razor rambles

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What’s it saying?

Deep into Menagerie’s desert, the orange glow colors the sand as well as a secluded house. Jael, a young girl in training, walks out with her new blade. It’s seen no real battle but has earned countless experience in training with the best, her father. The man currently sat by the oasis her mother made. He was waiting for, his legs crisscrossed and his sword stabbed deep in the sand between them.

Jael eagerly approached. Anytime spent with her father was time cherished in her eyes. She sat down in front of him and mimicked his stance, blade and all. He couldn’t help but smile at her enthusiasm.

Adam:That eager to train?

Jael:Of course! I’m always willing to learn from you. Even the boring stuff.

Adam:Heh, the “boring stuff” will be the root of all your success. At the very least, it’ll make your failures less grand.

Jael:I was joking. I know stance practice matters. It’s just a bummer when that’s the entire lesson before you go off on another mission. Standing in the sand gets dull. Unlike my blade.

Adam:Heh. I suppose I can’t fault you for that. However, today we focus on your semblance.

Jael:Really? Okay. You’ve always said I was pretty talented with it. What’s there to learn outside of a science lesson on gravity?

Adam:Semblances have the opportunity to grow and evolve. You’re not like most people; gaining a semblance three years ago at the tender age of eight. It’s rare.

Jael:Yeah? But you told me you got yours really early to.

Adam:Yes, I did. But not without reason. Jael, tell me, have you heard the common philosophy behind semblances?

Jael:Mom talked a little about it. I also read a few general things after I got mine. Some people believe personality defines what you’ll manifest, but people also think you act like what your semblance was always going to be.

Adam:Heh, you really are a smart kid.

Jael:Our house is stuffed with books. I get bored sometimes. What do you believe?

Adam:Personally, I could go either way to an extent. What’s important is the question itself and the conservation you’ll have with your semblance.

Jael:I…don’t think I follow.

Adam:I got my semblance right after the worst moment of my life. A typical thing really; stress induced moments force the body to act. For a very long time though…I never really pondered why it formed the way it did. For it to be exactly what I needed felt more like a response rather than predetermined circumstances.

Jael: A response. So…what I felt, or rather asked, is what this is about?

Adam:Precisely. Can you think of why it’s gravity?

Jael:…..*looks away* Well…life is heavy I guess.

Adam: “Life is heavy.” Heh, I can see that. A young girl growing up in a place like this, it’s far from ideal. I’m sorry it’s not always accommodating.

Her head snapped back towards his direction in disbelief.

Jael:No! I’m not blaming you or mom! I don’t even hate this place. I just…*grabs her chest* Life really feels heavy. Even now; especially now.

Adam:…..Are you angry?

Jael:I-I can’t afford to be. “Everythings in moderation.” I get it, I really do but it’s soooo tiring. I’ve learned so many interesting things, was hurt falling down step before, and have even seen a grimm; and yet in all those experiences it feels like I’m only living in those moments half the time. Even with my meditation! I-

Her words fell short as she felt a faint flutter. The family taste of iron hit the back of her throat, and Jael quickly took a breath. The practice routine of breathing slowly and checking her nose for blood only served to prove the point that her life was like a boiling pot she mustn’t let spill over. Hell she couldn’t even cry without making her family and herself scared! Jael gripped the sand beside her as she held her head down in silent frustration and anger.

Adam gave his daughter a moment not to collect herself, but to simply exist in this difficult moment. Somedays he wondered if the gods put a cage around her life because he never made the choice to stay in one. If that were the case, then they were crueler than any warden. Then again, despite the medical problems, his daughter beat the odds. Stubbornness was one of the few things he was thankful she got from him.

Jael:If I was given the power to use gravity because of how I feel, then I don’t know if that’s a good or horrible thing. I can’t tell what’s stronger. My dream of feeling free like everyone else, or that sometimes I get so angry that I wish I could bring them down to my level so they get what it feels like. Am I…am I a bad person?

Adam:Of course not. You’re upset and handling an issue that was out of your control. It only makes sense to feel jealous towards those who don’t have your problems, but…don’t hold it against them. It wasn’t in their control either. Believe me, I know that doesn’t sound comforting.

Jael:.You’ve the conversation. What did you hear?

Adam:…Myself. It took quite a while, but I eventually sat with my Anger and it told me its name was Guilt. It screamed in my ears, telling nonstop that ever since I lost everything to my rage that I deserve nothing else but standing in the line of fire and takes what’s coming at me like I deserve. Either let it finally do me in or throw it all back screaming like I’ve always done. My semblance is my retaliation and rebellion. I wouldn’t call it as noble as a similar semblance I’ve come to known, but even so, that doesn’t mean I can’t stand in line of fire and retaliate for others. Like my daughters for example.

Jael:If that’s the case, then I think I know even less about myself than before.

Adam:I wouldn’t cut yourself short. You feel shackled, unable to stretch your wings like other people. I’d switch places with you in an instant but I can’t. So…I’ll do the next best thing and help you make your semblance into a key. Bear in mind, it won��t be easy.

Jael:*raises head slowly* What…are you talking about? A key?

Adam:If your life feels heavy then let your semblance lighten the load. With enough practice, a bit of skill, luck, and rigorous effort, some people learn to use their semblance’s in meticulous ways while others are capable of incredibly long applications of their talents. Starting today, let’s make you into one of those people and keep the pressure off your heart.

Jael:You, you think I can do that?

Adam:I can’t promise you it’ll be anything perfect but as I’ve told you, and like I’ve been reminded of, you’re a talented person. Let’s fight together for a sense or normalcy in our own right.

Jael:A sense of normalcy, huh.

It sounded so…average. So mundane and simple in a way that was so glorious despite the distance. Jael couldn’t help but let the idea of such a life bring tears rolling down her face as she watched her father get up, walking towards her with his arm stretched out for her to reach. Her left hand raised up slowly on its own as she was still enraptured by such a dream. A sense of normalcy.

Jael:Yeah, I wanna fly too.

#rwby #rwby au #adam taurus #jael frost #rwby lasting embers

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Aggressive Protection

March:Himeko, Mr Yang, where are the dps relics.

Himeko:Third shelf.

March:Thanks! *starts rummaging*

Himeko:Uhh, March?

March:*put them on* Yeah?

Welt:Why do you need those?

March:*points*

Aventurine: *shields party*

Himeko:…I see the vision.

Welt:I do too but it looks cursed.

March and Aven: Good!

#honkai star rail #hsr himeko #hsr welt #hsr march 7th #hsr aventurine

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Risk it all

Caelus:Pity?

Stelle:Thirty.

Caelus:Tickets?

Stelle: Fifty four.

Caelus:And no guarantee. Hmmmm

Stelle and Caelus: ALL OR NOTHING!

Throws tickets

Ratio:Do not adopt that gambler’s philosophy.

Topaz:Especially when his freakish luck isn’t your-

Aventurine: *struts off train* And just like that, you understand the art of the thrill.

Acheron:Huh, well how about that?

Ratio:HOW ARE YOU HERE!?

Aventurine:A valuable friend always arrives.

Topaz:THAT ISN’T WHAT HE MEANT AND YOU KNOW IT!

#honkai star rail #hsr topaz #hsr dr ratio #hsr acheron #hsr caelus #hsr stelle #hsr aventurine

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the shape of you

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Lil Jael:Mom, I know papa is a different person but how do you think he’d react if I thought a human was cute.

Jacquelyn:….Sweetie, I’m human.

Jael:Whaaaat?

xxxxx

Adam and Ilia:*reading hit list*

Jackie marches into the study and raises Jael up like a purse.

Jael:Did you know mom was human!?

Adam:….No.

Jackie:Taurus-

Adam:Yes I did. What’s happening?

Jael:I thought she was a Faunus! She shoots elements and makes it rain!

Ilia:Jael, darling, what animal do you think can do that?

Jael:Duh, a unicorn! *puffs chest*

……..

Ilia:Well…can’t argue with that. *mumbles* She did choose you.

Adam:I’m putting your name on the list.

Ilia:Oooo~ shaking in my boots over here.

Adam:Jael. *inhales*….Yes your mother is a unicorn.

Jael:I knew it!

Jackie:I…thank you?

#rwby #ilia amitola #adam taurus #jacquelyn frost #jael frost #rwby au #rwby lasting embers

[razorblade180]

Aventurine is a mood cause every time I confidently prefarm a 50/50 I’m secretly clutching my wallet in fear.

#honkai star rail #hsr aventurine #razor ramble

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Carmine:Dad! Can you explain this? *lifts photo*

It was a picture of her mother when she was sixteen. The scrappy huntress had a messy pixie cut and flashed a scrappy grin as she yanked a Gheist out of a statue with her bare hands. Ruby’s corset was a little tattered as belts hung from it while her legs were covered by black leggings and red spanks under her combat grin. Meanwhile her army style boots were deep in a Beowulf’s skull.

Jaune:That’s your mother hyped up on adrenaline and giving everyone a heart attack.

Carmine:Yeah but like…She looks so hardcore.

Jaune:Because she is. You should see the photos where she had those nose ring studs and ear cuffs. Went sleeveless for awhile too.

Carmine:…*looks left”

The hardcore woman was currently dancing to Maria’s old albums in the kitchen, her high heels tapping on the tile floor will her red and black dress swayed with her hips; much like her long glorious hair that was kept at bay with a rose scrunchie near her lower back. She noticed her daughter’s glance, waved happily like a corgi, then went back to dancing as she baked muffins.

Carmine:What the heck changed?

Jaune:Nothing. She’ll still buy those if she feels like it. It’s just after she roundhouse kicked Salem and saved the world she looked at us and said, “y’know….I guess I’ll learn to walk in heels.” Then her and Weiss became the world’s next obsession.

Carmine:Including you?

Jaune:Oh no. I’m the weirdo that saw a quirky girl make a crater in the courtyard and think “Ay she’s neat.”

Ruby:They say crime doesn’t pay, but it should be studied how much mileage a man got from sneaking into Beacon and befriending a klutz with poor social skills.

Jaune:Trust the process.

Ruby:Amen to that!

#rwby #jaune arc #carmine arc rose #ruby rose #rwby lancaster #rwbabies #rwby rosebud #rwby au

[razorblade180]

Rare photo of this looking like he’s actually having the time of his life.

#honkai star rail #hsr aventurine

[razorblade180]

You read any good manga/watched any good anime recently?

Caught up on reading MHA which is nice. Started Spy x Family season two. I should really try to binge that.

Mushoku Tensei is back which is my humble obsession from a world building perspective. Now I’m just waiting for Demon Slayer to come back. I’ve been dragging my feet a little on shows I should probably watch.

#ask me stuff

[razorblade180]

Effort

Stelle*texting*

Achievement unlocked!

Stelle:Huh? *looks through database*

Qingque- Maxed relics

Stelle:(Is this the first time that’s happened? I suppose we had materials to spare)

Achievement unlocked!

Qingque- 6/10/10/10

Stelle:CAELUS!!!!

Meanwhile in Golden Gears

Deer: summons flower-

1,000,000

Sparkle:*smiling*

Topaz:…

Lynx:…..

Qingque:Take five you two. Me in this guy have beef.

Topaz:Do you now!?

Caelus:*watching* This was a good investment.

Herta:Stelle is blowing up my phone to get to you. Call her!

Caelus:*sweating* Only, and i mean only after we get the spoils from this.

#honkai star rail #hsr topaz #hsr stelle #hsr qingque #hsr lynx #hsr caelus #I feel bad because I love Seele but this gremlin is eating her lunch

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Neptune:The hilarious thing about being around Adam for casual conversation is that you’re going to hear something funny of you ask the right question. Hey Adam! You meet a gorgeous woman the size of Hazel and she’s looking your way. Thoughts?

Adam:*scrolling* I guess I can eat it standing up.

Mercury:CORRECT!

Ilia:*chokes* Agh! W-WHAT!?

Emerald:*covers face* W..Why was that such a fast answer?!

Neptune:See? It’s like mystery box in that head. I simply would’ve said “I’m going climbing.”

#rwby #neptune vasilias #emerald sustrai #mercury black #adam taurus #rwby shitpost

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I keep thinking about an idea where Ilia decides to move away from Menagerie after her community service is completely done, and the first person she tells is Kali. She’s really excited for Ilia but also starts crying because it feels like a child leaving the nest.

Meanwhile Blake is just eating a bowl of cereal at the table in disbelief because her mother is acting like her child didn’t recently move back in after winning a war and getting a girlfriend.

#rwby #blake belladonna #ilia amitola #kali belladonna

[razorblade180]

Did you ever get Gallagher from the free for star ticket from the bartending event. Also, what was your five star from the standard banner you picked because I remember you said you were going to pick Welt

Yes I got the thirteen year old bartender. Haven’t had much of a reason to actually use him currently but he’s built more or less.

I’m at 291/300 for wishes. I’m entertaining the idea of not picking anything until my next 5 star. That way by any chance if it’s Clara or Welt, I can pick the other.

#honkai star rail #ask me stuff

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With Kafka and Silver Wolf being Nihility, Blade(and possibly) Sam/Firefly being Destruction, how ironic do you think it'd be if Elio was Harmony or Abundance? Being the (possibly) least destructive of the Stellaron Hunters?

Somebody has to keep them organized and alive. My money is on harmony but I think a wise hoyo employee fights for abundance just so players entertain the idea of fully functional Stelleron Hunter team.

I don’t have Kafka but I will eventually grab her cause I already have SW and Blade. Firefly is one of the reasons I was excited for 2.0 in the first place, so I’ll hopefully get her. It just makes sense to grab Kafka.

#honkai star rail #ask me stuff

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Aether:I don’t really care too much for Childe. He’s just sorta the poison I know.

Also Aether:Do you have job security? Cause there’s one gnosis left to get and you’ve been fumbling hard since we met. Personally I don’t want to see you in Natlan, but if you don’t show up, man….

Childe:*bandaged up* I can’t tell if you care or if you’re being snarky, but thank you for not throwing my vision away.

Aether:I mean I at least want you to have an honest effort! If I hear someone say “the ten Fatui harbingers” as a group name, I’m going to feel really bad.

#genshin impact #tartaglia #gi aether #childe

[razorblade180]

How are you today?

Someone texted me “i miss you” and I’m debating about putting on the clown makeup.

#life #ask me stuff #shitpost