The way he starts the scene so intently looking at her with not admiration but almost gloating, in a sense, because he’s told her that he missed her and her letters, so of course Penelope being Penelope she’ll just faun and look bashful and maybe mumble a line out to him, but it shifts to a 180 when she starts saying she’s the laughing stock of the ton and that she knows he’d never court her no matter what she ‘changes’ about herself to fit the ton’s needs and wants. You can see he avoids her gaze and looks anywhere but directly into her eyes, because she’s no longer praising him and awarding his own thoughts by amusing him. I think here he realizes that what she’s saying is true and he’s embarrassed/maybe even a little ashamed to admit that he’s also thought that or thought something similar. But I think he also realizes, once she says he’s cruel and just like the rest of the ton, that he’s taken Penelope for granted. She’s always indulged in his adventures and whims and travels, all of his family troubles, all of his internal-self issues, etc. and that she’s always been nothing but “kind” to him, when in reality she wasn’t revealing everything she probably wanted to say or felt at the time, because how could she ever hurt Colin or do something to take the good-natured smile and easy going wiles away from him? His Penelope would never do that! But she’s becoming her own person for once and entering into her own agency, and he’s not sure how to maneuver through it, let alone with her through it. So I feel as though he looks at her with a sense of shame and regret as she walks away- so much he wants to deny and refute but not being able to because he believes some of it to be true as she believes as well.
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Fic idea where, when Astarion says "Gods, you're beautiful", Tav can't help but cringe/grimace/says thank you in the most awkward tone possible because they've never or very rarely been called that, compared to all the times they've be called ugly, and they know they don't fit conventionnal beauty standards.
And it feels even worse when someone as beautiful as Astarion is the one saying it.
Obviously Astarion notices your reaction and wanna find out more. Angst/comfort ensues.
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silly little thing about gale that I noticed when going through my screenshots
so I think most people have been under the impression that gale's orb is like a tattoo, it's there but only as a mark on his skin. but as you can see here it's more like an actual scar on his skin
LOOK. LOOK AT THE LIGHTING. see how the light reflects along the edges of the orb, like it might along scar tissue? the orb isn't just a mark on his skin, it's physically burned into it. It has edges and grooves that reflect light the way veins would.
also you can see it better here (dont ask about the outfit. please) but there's a purple bruise in the center of the orb. maybe to show how it puts a pressure on him? or just to subtly show how much more painful it is than what gale's letting on?
I love the attention to detail that went into crafting each of these characters. most people would be content with just a tattoo, but larian made sure that if you look closely, the orb has so much more to it than just a marking. i love this game lol
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my goddness, you guys can stay at level 70 for a while because i heard you're unbearably painful to max out to 80 ; w; it's time to show some love and affection towards your other memories too... 🥺
additional note: in case anyone was curious about what my leveling priority is or what i would suggest they focus on it's the following:
★ solar memories ( 5-star » 4-stars )
★ lunar memories ( 5-star » 4-stars ) || starting with ATK » HP » DEF
i also use this google spreadsheet made by dedicated fans to see which one i should prioritize at a glance. it's a great resource if you're looking to progress combat wise via deepspace trials (open orbit/directional orbits) and junior/senior hunter contest. afaik it’s regularly updated ^.^
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NGL I really wanna read a fic where Tim (Robin-era) decides, after Jack Drake dies, that running away is the answer! Cue panicked Batfam trying to stalk him down while also trying not to spook him dslkfjsdl
i think there are some like this either that are pre-Robin Tim or RR Tim??? but i rly want one set in THAT specific era. Like Tim just taking the nuclear option instead of 'fake uncle' which by comparison seems tame. maybe he does that first but when it's clear his ploy is up he decides 'well! time to vanish'
meanwhile, world's greatest detective™️ is left screaming crying sobbing trying to track down one (1) teenager too smart for his own good, while Dick and Babs are having the worst possible times of their lives praying to god every day that Timmy isn't dead in a ditch somewhere ldskfjsld
if you really want things to be fun you could throw in Jason too lol -- antagonistic or not. on that note i do know there's one where Tim *plans* to run away after his fake uncle scheme is up but doesn't get to bc they figure it out. but no i want this boy ON THE RUN and Bruce is one second away from calling the justice league (maybe he does, but Tim knows how to outsmart most of them).
i guess Tim's team would also have to like. not exist in this universe yet or smth. because i dont see Kon Bart and Cassie just like NOT trying to hunt him down if they knew lol
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ppl are saying the SL Winner is associated with the Void (Abt the Sun Star Moon etc symbolism) and ily— gonna expand on that and say he is the sky, the vast, the heaven everyone is trying to get their good (and bad) tasks to reach.
For the first in a Life Series the winner gets to live longer. When the winner ends his season, he ends it with gratitude and optimism for the future as the guy is granted freedom - an open, infinite sky :]
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SOAP 🧼 x Reader HCS PT. 2
Yes I have more. Can't stop won't stop. I need help
Your lockscreen is a thirst trap of him. It usually deters all attempts to sneak into your phone and it cheers you up on bad days. But mostly it was done in retaliation to his own lockscreen.
His is you barely awake, dishevelled, messy hair, dark rings under your eyes, puffy face, death glare, murderous expression. Looking like shit essentially. You both hate it and love it, cause on one hand you hate seeing yourself at your ugliest, but on the other, his insistence that he finds you ô so endearing like this is a heartwarming confession.
Your retaliation failed pathetically, since he does not have any shame about showing off his body, but you still kept it.
You once thought you could embarrass him by carrying him bridal style on the base, but this man is... unashamable. He took it all in stride, the back of his hand on his forehead, pretending to dramatically faint in your arms.
He sings in the shower. Is he good or bad at it... you decide.
Do NOT let him know that you like it when his voice gets raspy... ("Get on your FUCKING KNEES".mp3, "Ka-freakin-boom, baby".mp3) because he will NEVER let it down.
You gave him tremendous power and he will use it for no good. Changing his pitch on command in the worst situations (worst for you) to whisper sweet and filthy nothings in your ear or through the comms. (WATTYA MEAN ENGLISH DOESNT HAVE AN EQUIVALENT FOR "SUSURER"?? Yall missing out 😔)
"Ooh ya like mah voice, Bonnie? S'that right? Ah guess ah could indulge ya...for a price"
Purposely riles you up in public so you'll take it out on him afterwards. "Fuck you MacTavish!" He bites his lower lip, gives you doe eyes; he's so, so close to whimpering - "Wish you would."
Always has his fingers crossed that, when you get tired of his smart mouth, you'll tell him you can think of a better use for it than idle chatter. Wether you mean making out or talking between your legs, he's thrilled either way.
Human radiator. Loves winter because you will spontaneously seek his heat. Spends the summer pouting because you rebuff him.
How he comforts you: throws himself at your feet (if you're sitting), grabs your face or your hands, immediately asks what happened. Will listen religiously if you wanna talk about it. Always down to talk shit about the person who annoyed you. The kinda guy that can make you laugh through your tears, he doesn't care if he has to make a fool of himself for it to happen.
If you don't, he'll give you all the hugs you can ask for - these biceps were made for caging you against those pecs. Or if you're looking to take your mind off it, he'll come up on the spot with activities to do together.
Loves famous pop songs, like Britney Spears'. Not only will he sing along and dance, but he will manage to get YOU to sing along and dance with him. He doesn't take himself seriously at all. It's all about having a good time and letting loose. You end up laughing so much your stomach hurts.
"C'm'on bonnie, dance wi' me." "I don't know how to dance, Johnny. Forget about it." "Ah dinnae either! Let's look like idiots together." "I'm too self-conscious for that." "It's just me, hen. Ah won't judge ya." He laces his fingers with yours and lays kisses upon your knuckles, all the while staring at you with a mix of softness and encouragement.
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