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venjamin-kingdomhearts · 5 months

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Ventus and Vanitas for the character asks!! 3, 8, 21, 22, and 23! Sorry if that's too many? You don't gotta do all of em!

HELLO thank you for the ask!! this is a lotta questions but i'm excited to answer them!! Warning, there's a little negativity since some of the questions ask for dislikes about the characters. I love both Ven and Vanitas, I'm just saying my personal thoughts on them! + If you don't agree with these thoughts that's not a huge deal to me, we just agree to disagree LOL

3. Least favorite canon thing about this character?

Ventus - The "You're awful, Aqua" scene. Please Ventus I know you're upset but APOLOGIZE TO AQUA she didn't deserve that. I wish his and Aqua's relationship had more focus in general, because they're really cute when they're together. I genuinely hope Ventus apologizes to her for being a brat in BBS though

Vanitas - To be honest, anything I dislike about Vanitas comes from fanon, since I feel Vanitas does his role as antagonist really well.

8. What's something the fandom does when it comes to this character that you despise?

Ventus - Two big things.

One: Portraying him as a coldblooded killer when in comes to the KHUX/Strelitzia stuff. I think it's a lot more fun that Ventus didn't mean to hurt anyone, but ended up being responsible for so much pain. It's really tragic, and I think it makes KHUX more interesting as opposed to "Ventus killed Strelitzia out of malice". Also, it's genuinely just funnier like that. I know it's dark but nothing makes me laugh more than the mental image of 10 year old Ventus covered in blood just going "wow is this strawberry jam?? lol how'd this end up here?"

Two: Not the biggest fan of people like. Boiling Ventus' personality to just "oh he's baby". I think Ventus being childish is a really important character flaw, but he's got a lot more to him than just that, and his youthful nature has upsides and downsides. On this note I 100% think Ventus knows what sex is and that that's how babies are made. I know it's a weirdly popular portrayal to just have him not know what sex is at 17 years old. It's also a lot funnier if Ventus just has a different vocabulary from the other characters his age when it comes to adult topics and doesn't understand slang because Master Eraqus taught him that it's impolite to use term XYZ or whatever. Vanitas - Okay this is rough because there's a lot in the KH fandom's portrayals of Vanitas that I really don't like and other things that I really love. But to match Ven I'll boil it down to two big things: One: This one is kinda hard to explain but. I know that Ventus and the Wayfinder Trio DO NOT have to be present in every "Vanitas Redemption Fanfiction" but it really grinds my gears when they're treated as, like, 'close-minded' and completely left out of Vanitas' life. The idea that Vanitas is secretly a good guy and it's just his relationship with the Wayfinders/the Wayfinders themselves are the problem is just such a boring take. They don't have to be on good terms but have Vanitas earn their tolerance, have them settle things, man! It's SO JUICY when they have to work things out or Vanitas feels actual regret and isn't just handed the "you're a good guy now and we trust you" stuff on a silver platter. Ventus, Sora, and Vanitas are a trio...I think that if Sora takes in Vanitas as a friend, he should at least try to understand Ventus' fears about the whole thing.

Two: I think its a BILLION times funnier if Vanitas is shorter than Ventus but SO MANY PEOPLE MAKE HIM TALLER IT PISSES ME OFF. Vanitas and Ventus are either the same size OR Vanitas is shorter. No more tall Vanitas. I am on my hands and knees begging you all. Short King Vanitas. SHORT. KING. VANITAS. As a short person I need this. DO IT FOR ME.

21. If you're a fic writer and have written for this character, what's your favorite thing to do when you're writing for this character? What's something you don't like?

Ventus - Hardest thing for me to write when it comes to Ventus are. Sassy remarks/comebacks, and times I'd KNOW he'd be a brat but I can't bring myself to write him saying anything too harsh. But my favorite things to do? I love giving Ventus issues/fears that he would reasonably develop after his 12 year nap. I don't care if canon says he doesn't have horrible insomnia after KH3. He SHOULD have horrible insomnia and I WILL write him crying in frustration when he's struggling with sleep.

Vanitas - I actually don't write Vanitas much. I feel like I can't do him justice, but it's fun to have him just be a douche-bag sometimes. I think I'm not great at his dialogue, but writing about his feelings towards Ventus is fun.

22. If you're a fic reader, what's something you like in fics when it comes to ths character? Something you don't like?

Ventus - I LOVE fics where Ventus is forced to take a more responsible role, or has to balance his childish nature with a growing sense of maturity. This is one of the reasons I'm SUCH a huge fan of fanfics where Ventus is like a big brother figure to Sora. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE fics where Ventus' anger is explored like. Oh he is FULL of anger, man. As much love and kindness that's in his heart. There is Hatred there too. AND ANY FIC THAT REVOLVES AROUND HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH SORA AND HOW BEING IN SORA'S HEART AFFECTS HIM. Fic recs that have some of the above tropes!

Hurricane Heartbeat by Dorked

Sleeping hearts often wander by Bommie20

How Long Have You Known Sora, Exactly? by 13thSyndicate

Three Quarters by angeltheatre For Ventus stuff I don't like, see question 8's answer

Vanitas - I love when he's kinda. Forcibly made to form a "truce" with Ventus but keeps testing him. I love fics where Ven's just minding his own business and Vanitas is like "I'm gonna start shit >:)" and they both get called out for being idiots when they fight each other. But OH MAN. MORE THAN THAT. I love love love when fics have Vanitas adapt the attitude of "No one can hurt Ventus BUT ME." it's my favorite flavor of protective Vanitas. For stuff I don't like, see question 8's answer

23. Favorite picture of this character?

#THANK YOU FOR THE ASK!!!#ventus and vanitas #my thoughts #ask box #ask meme #also i made the three images aside from the ventus gif you are free to use them for all your needs #SORRY FOR THE NEGATIVITY

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good7luck · 8 months

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"It's bad / infantilizing to see / treat Noe like a child!"

MJ-sensei in the official interview(*): (my rough translation)

ふたりのことを一言で紹介するなら…… ヴァニタス──「自分嫌いの天の邪鬼」ノエ──「見た目は大人、中身は幼女！」です。

To introduce the two in one sentence......it'd be

Vanitas: A perverse person(**) who hates himself

Noe: His appearance is an adult, the inside is a little girl!

(*) The actual interview link is usually not available somehow, to me at least OTL

(**) 天の邪鬼(Amanojaku) means "heavenly demon" originally (JP wiki / Eng wiki). Noe mentioned amanojaku (bad-tempered) in the manga chapter 53 (anime episode 23) when describing Vani, who started to rush at Noe again.

Also, the anime official website special voice part has some character(s) say a few words everyday. On December 21st, 2021, Vanitas says something similar to that about Noe (at the end): "~ the inside is a kid (nakami wa gaki) ~". The scripts were all written by MJ-sensei herself(*).

(*) Sorry I cannot find the exact source tweet right now, though ^^; It was probably after the official preview of ep 23 was out. I think MJ-sensei said she wrote the entire scripts herself not only for the special voice part but also the official preview dialogues. She was really busy at that time, even creating the BD/DVD bonus manga pages as well.

Of course, I'm aware that calling Noe "child-like" can be quite negative / problematic, depending on the full context and such, case by case. However, I don't think it's inherently, objectively malicious / insulting only, either. Like the word "pure / innocent".

Besides, I believe MJ-sensei intentionally gave Noe such "child-like" traits (even kinda opposed to Vani), not just one or two, from chapter 1 to now. (current) Noe is indeed meant to be read "like a child" symbolically, for good or bad (to him / others), even if he's physically 19 years old.

#vanitas no carte #vnc #vanitas no shuki #les memoires de vanitas #the case study of vanitas #memoir of vanitas #noe archiviste #vnc noé #vnc noe #noé archiviste #my translation #good7luck

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mordeiswrld · 4 months

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HELLO!! how are you? i wanted to send in a request if that’s alright! since I wanted to take my chance to request this ^^ so anyways

may I request crismon, stolas and octavia with a Male! Reader who has a Karkat Vanitas Personality from Homestuck?

Thanks!

Hey im doing alright! thank you for requesting sorry this took so long 😅

STOLAS, CRIMSON, & OCTAVIA WITH A M!S/O WHO ACTS LIKE KARKAT VANITAS

CRIMSON👹🖤

1. Y/n and Crimson have a fiery and passionate relationship, filled with constant banter and playful arguments. Their conversations are often filled with sarcastic remarks and snarky comebacks, but deep down, they both know that they truly care for each other.

2. Despite their strong personalities, y/n and Crimson are fiercely loyal to each other. They always have each other's backs, no matter the situation. Their shared determination and unwavering support create an unbreakable bond between them.

3. Y/n's Karkat-like traits often clash with Crimson's assertiveness, leading to humorous and intense debates. However, they find that their opposing personalities complement each other perfectly, creating a balance that strengthens their relationship.

4. Both y/n and Crimson are ambitious and driven individuals. They constantly push each other to strive for greatness and achieve their goals, serving as each other's motivation and inspiration.

5. Y/n’s analytical and strategic thinking, reminiscent of Karkat Vanitas, adds a unique dynamic to their partnership. He often comes up with clever plans to tackle the challenges he faces, impressing Crimson with his intelligence and resourcefulness.

6. In their downtime, y/n and Crimson enjoy engaging in friendly competitions and games. Whether it's testing their skills in combat or challenging each other in intellectual debates, their competitive nature keeps their relationship exciting and filled with energy.

7. Despite their tough exteriors, both y/n and Crimson have their vulnerable moments. They confide in each other, sharing their fears, insecurities, and past traumas. Their ability to understand and support one another during these vulnerable moments strengthens their connection.

8. Y/n's Karkat-like outbursts of frustration and anger are often met with Crimson's fiery personality. However, over time, they learn to find solace in each other's presence and help each other manage their emotions, creating a space where they can be vulnerable without judgment.

9. Together, y/n and Crimson become a formidable force, taking on the challenges of their respective worlds side by side. Even when Crimson is doing his unnecessary evil bidding

10. Crimson may not like it at first only because you’re a guy and he dislikes gay people and couldn't ever see himself liking a guy but since you're not too much to handle maybe he could get used to this

STOLAS💙👑

1. Y/N and Stolas have an interesting dynamic, as their personalities clash in both chaotic and intriguing ways. Y/N’s Karkat-like personality brings forth a mix of frustration and curiosity from Stolas, who finds his fiery nature both amusing and challenging.

2. Despite their initial differences, y/n and Stolas find common ground in their shared intelligence and wit. They engage in intellectual debates and discussions, often challenging each other's ideas and pushing the boundaries of their knowledge.

3. Y/n’s Karkat-like outbursts of frustration and anger can often catch Stolas off guard, but he's intrigued by his passionate nature. Over time, Stolas learns to appreciate Y/n’s emotions as an honest expression of his thoughts and feelings.

4. Stolas is drawn to the y/n's sharp mind and strategic thinking, recognizing his potential as an ally. They often collaborate on complex plans and schemes, utilizing their combined intellect to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

5. While Stolas may initially struggle with y/n's blunt and confrontational approach, he comes to value his honesty and directness. Y/N straightforward nature creates a refreshing contrast to Stolas' more manipulative tendencies, leading to a unique and balanced partnership.

6. Y/N and Stolas share a love for knowledge and exploration. They spend hours discussing various topics, from arcane magic to the mysteries of the multiverse. Their intellectual connection deepens their bond, as they constantly challenge and inspire each other to seek greater understanding.

7. Despite their intellectual connection, Y/N and Stolas also find comfort in each other's vulnerability. They confide in one another, sharing their fears, regrets, and past traumas. Through these moments of vulnerability, they develop a profound understanding and empathy for each other.

8. Y/N's protective nature, reminiscent of Karkat Vanitas, surprises Stolas at first. However, he comes to appreciate his unwavering loyalty and willingness to fight for what he believes in. Y/N becomes Stolas' confidant and steadfast companion, offering support and guidance during his moments of doubt.

9. Together, y/n and Stolas embark on daring adventures and quests, exploring the realms of magic and chaos. Their combined talents and abilities make them a formidable duo, capable of overcoming even the most daunting obstacles.

10. He misses Blitzø sometimes but he knows that if he stayed in that situation that it wouldn't have ended well so he just hopes that it doesn't happen with you since you and Blitzø act almost alike

OCTAVIA💜💎

1. Y/n and Octavia have an interesting dynamic, as their personalities are both intense and passionate. Y/n's Karkat-like personality matches Octavia's fiery nature, creating a connection based on shared emotions and a deep understanding of each other's frustrations.

2. Despite their initially abrasive interactions, y/n and Octavia find solace in each other's company. They share a mutual appreciation for music and often engage in jam sessions, finding comfort and expression through their shared love for melody and rhythm.

3. Y/n's Karkat-like outbursts of frustration and Octavia's fiery temper can create volatile moments, where their emotions clash and intensify. However, they also find a strange sense of camaraderie in these moments, as they understand the need to let their emotions out and find release.

4. Octavia is intrigued by y/n’s intensity and sees it as a reflection of her own passionate nature. They engage in deep conversations about life, art, and the pursuit of individuality, often challenging each other's perspectives and pushing the boundaries of their creativity.

5. Y/n's protective instincts, reminiscent of Karkat Vanitas, manifest in his desire to shield Octavia from harm and support her artistic endeavors. He becomes her loyal confidant and pillar of support, offering guidance and encouragement during her moments of self-doubt.

6. Together, y/n and Octavia create a unique blend of music and chaos. They collaborate on projects, combining their talents to produce captivating performances that leave audiences in awe. Their shared love for music becomes a driving force in their relationship, allowing them to connect on a deeper level.

7. Despite their fiery personalities, y/n and Octavia also have moments of vulnerability and introspection. They confide in each other, sharing their fears, dreams, and past traumas. Through these moments of vulnerability, they develop a profound understanding and empathy for each other.

8. Y/n's Karkat-like determination and Octavia's relentless pursuit of individuality create a powerful synergy. They encourage each other to embrace their true selves, unapologetically expressing their emotions and desires, even in a world that may not fully understand or accept them.

9. Together, y/n and Octavia embark on a journey of self-discovery and artistic growth. They push each other to explore new boundaries, experiment with their art, and break free from societal expectations. Their relationship becomes a catalyst for personal and creative transformation.

10. She confides in him about her worries and struggles and about her family life, she finally feels like she has a voice and that she's important and is worthy of someone's love even when her family is falling apart

#crimson helluva boss #helluva boss #helluva stolas #helluva boss x reader #helluva boss crimson #helluva octavia

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bisexual-inuyasha · 7 months

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Hello, I just read your posts about Vanitas, and I love them.... Sorry, I'm late into this fandom, just watching and reading it this year.

Do you mind if I ask your top favorite characters dan top favorite moments from the series?

My top favorite characters... Hm. That's a hard one actually. I like Dante and Johann a lot. And Domi/Jeanne, they are so sweet together. Domi watching out for Jeanne, and Jeanne catching Domi and being determined to save her in the end. I think the moment when Domi saves everyone with her own power, coming out of the mind control type thing Mischa put her under is one of my favorites by far. Actually that whole episode. Though, I love so much of them. And Noe and Vanitas... well, they are my favorite two. They complement each other so well, with opposing needs and values that somehow work very well together. The scene where Noe finally gives up on fighting Vanitas because Vanitas knows everything about him and instead does what he's always wanted to do. When he gives up. And then Vanitas can't kill him. That's something I've used as the base dynamic for all of my stories about those two. Now I want to watch Vanitas again.

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oddestoddish · 2 years

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Odd’s Journal - Tempest

X Month XX Day

The day mom saw me off on my journey at the station, she gave me an egg to raise along with the supplies and the pendant from dad. Today that egg hatched into a tiny baby Ralts. I’ve named him Tempest.

Immediately after he hatched it was clear that Tempest was a Ghastly variant Pokémon. The “helmet” around his head and his horns were purple and black in hue, and from his horns a gas would spew now and again. I’ve seen variants take heavily after their secondary parent before, and it seemed Tempest was a rare case where that variantion affected his typing. He appears to be a Ghost Psychic type, and has lost the normal Fairy typing the Ralts line has. It makes me curious as to how this will effect evolution. Should he decide to become a Gallade, he may lose the psychic typing, or even the fighting typing. Either way, I look forward to seeing how he grows.

Tempest appears to be an incredibly docile Pokémon. He’s taken a liking to the team, and has grown a fast friendship with another new member, a Noibat I named Vanitas. The two are very much like siblings. Vanitas being the serious older sister, and Tempest the carefree baby brother. Tempest likes relaxing, and tends to end up napping either in a sunny spot, on my lap, or in top of one of his teammates. My only concern is that he doesn seem able to control the gas being emmited by his horns. I’m hoping I can help him in that regard, but for now I’ll have to make sure to have Pecha berries and Antidotes on me.

X Month XX Day

Tempest evolved today! Vanitas seemed a little envious, heh. The differences between him and a common Kirlia are fairly obvious— most notably the fact that like Haunter, his hands aren’t physically attached to his body. He appears to have gained better control over emitting gas from his horns, and he showed something I’m surprised I never thought to look into recently. Having a Gengar parent, he was able to learn the move Destiny Bond. I don’t like allowing my team to faint just to win a battle, though… I suppose it’s a good move to have in a tricky situation.

Tempest seems to be copying some of the fighting moves he sees other Pokémon use. When the time comes, I’ll offer a dawn stone to him and see if he wants to evolve into Gallade. He doesn’t appear opposed to the idea of evolution, so maybe he’ll agree.

While docile, Tempest appears to grow protective over the people and Pokémon he cares about. He didn’t take kindly to Bede mocking Hop, and I can’t blame him… I’m worried about how that loss might effect Hop…

X Month XX Day

Tempest has reached his final evolution, and I couldn’t be prouder.

I have to say, the way the Gengar aesthetics mixed with his being a Gallade looks amazing. And aside from that, he seems very happy with his decision to evolve. From what I can tell, he appears to have lost the Psychic typing of the common Gallade, and is now Ghost Fighting. This hasn’t hindered his ability to learn psychic moves, but the immunity to fighting and normal moves is a big plus. Not to mention he’s a bit less weak to ghost moves now with the typing change.

He still likes to relax in the sun, and of course he’ll still choose to take a nap while using one of the others as a pillow, heh. All in all, he’s all grown up.

#pokemon #pokemon sword and shield #pokemon sword #odd #oc #original character #pokemon ask blog #pokemon rescue #odds journal #tempest #ralts #kirlia #gallade #pokemon variants

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drangeax · 11 months

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Maybe I Live First

Pairing: Aqua/Vanitas

Rating: M for MILF

Current word count: 16,155

Chapter 4: The Party

Summary: Aqua experiences firsthand the bizarre place a dating app is. Vanitas goes to Kairi’s party.

Read on AO3

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“Van, it’s not fair. I want to go to the party!” Xion begged for the fifth time.

“No! The music’s going to be loud, and people will bump into each other like drunken idiots.”

Xion rested her hands on her hips. “You’re saying that like you don’t blast your nu-metal when you want to annoy me.”

“I don’t. I close my door," Vanitas countered.

“But—”

“Xion, I said no,” Vanitas said firmly, placing a hand on her shoulder. “You know why...”

“That’s not fair…”

“Hey, Roxas’ here,” Sora said, looking through the window. He tapped his foot. “Let’s go go go!”

“If only you put that same energy into studying," Riku said, opening the door for Roxas.

The blond stepped in. "Hey, sup?"

Sora gave Riku a goofy grin and dangled the car keys before him. "Fun, Riku. F-U-N..."

Riku crossed his arms and stared at him. "You're not driving." Sora chuckled and pocketed the keys.

"Oh, come on. It's my turn."

Vanitas rolled his eyes. He would surely regret this tomorrow. “By the way, tell Ax where I am. You know how he gets,” Vanitas called before closing the door.

Alright, let’s see what the night brings…

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‘Your thicc’

Aqua blinked twice at the message on her phone screen. Did he just…? She pinched one of her thighs. Okay, so there was a generous amount of meat on her bones.

So what if she was? What did that have to do with anything?

Also…'your thicc’? With that grammar horror, the conversation ended before it even started. She sighed and hit the back button on the chat. The guy’s profile pic stared back at her with a charming smile. Shame, he was so cute, but not enough for her to ignore…everything else. She swiped, searching for something better.

‘ I am fluent in woman.’

Okay, that doesn't sound any better. Next.

‘7 inches of 8=D’

She shook her head. “Seven inches of what? What’s that supposed to mean?” Her eyes settled on the odd symbol as she cocked her head to the side. Oh! She swiped him away without a second thought.

‘Fun come on rub my chocolate body.’

Eh, how about no. Next.

She swiped again. ‘You may call me daddy’.

Ugh, no thanks.

‘Looking for women for dating.’

“As opposed to what? Looking for a victim?” It could’ve been a poorly worded sentence, but she wasn’t about to ignore the uncomfortable feeling in her gut. “Better safe than sorry.”

Her phone chimed. Milfhunter_69 likes you!

Another chime followed. Serious_Dom likes you!

“Ahhhhh.” She quickly placed her phone face-down on her thigh and crossed her arms. “Why am I attracting the wrong kind of attention? I just want to have a date that might lead to sex…”

Something about her was not getting her what she wanted. Maybe it was her profile pic or the introductory line…or it could even be the size of her breasts. Aqua looked down at her chest, twisting her lower lip between her teeth. They’re still perky…

“Okay, maybe I’m being too picky. I’m not that young either...”

Aqua eyed her phone and sighed before returning to it. After a few swipes, she settled on a guy that looked intimidating.

“Interests: reading, outdoors, fishing, dancing…mmm, interesting.”

He met all her specifics as well: tall, dark-haired, broad shoulders. Strong enough to pick her up? Maybe. Pleasing to her eyes? Yes, definitely. Her cheeks heated up at the thought.

She tapped on his profile and scrolled through his pictures. He had tattoos and a dog. Shockingly, he seemed honest about his love of fishing, given there were a couple of pics of him and his buddies doing so. She continued to swipe through his photos.

Oh. Dear. Lord.

There was a photo of him at the beach in barely there swim shorts. It left little to the imagination. Her eyes wandered down his muscular torso and past the waistband of his shorts. She bit her lip.

I’m absolutely not staring at his—

“Hey, mom…”

“Ah!” Startled, Aqua dropped her phone on the floor. Ven stood in front of her, eyeing her curiously. “W-what is it, Ven?” Her cheeks reddened in embarrassment. She hoped Ven wouldn’t think of it.

Ven shifted back and forth on his feet and placed his hands behind his head, looking sheepish. “Umm, I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind me having Xion over…?”

“Isn’t it a bit…” She eyed the clock, ticking away on the wall. “I mean, no, I don’t mind, but…”

“Well, she just texted me. Asked if she could come over because Axel needs to go out for some reason. Also, Van’s not home right now, and he can’t leave her alone, and—“

“Ven.”

Ven’s face showed signs of distress. “You know, something could happen to her, and O-M-G, if she’s alone—”

Oh boy. He was letting his imagination run wild again. Aqua stood and placed her hands on his shoulders. “Ven, it’s fine. She can come over.” She squeezed his shoulders affectionately. "I said I didn't mind.”

Ven stared at her. “Really?” She nodded. He immediately hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. “You’re the best.”

Aqua smiled. “Am I? Or are you just kissing up to me?”

“Both? I’ll stick with both just to be safe.”

She gaped at him and crossed her arms. “Offensive…but I’ll take it.”

Ven flashed her his signature smile before practically skipping down the hall. She wondered briefly why he seemed so happy. Not that he wasn’t most of the time. ‘Her bright ray of sunshine.’

Aqua bent down and picked up her phone. She glazed over the guy’s profile again. Well, he seemed alright…but maybe she should wait until tomorrow to revisit it. Make sure she didn’t lower her expectations and gave into fatigue from scrolling through profiles for a couple of hours.

“Yeah, that’s definitely enough for today.” She set her phone on the coffee table and left for a glass of wine.

A few minutes later, she plopped down on the couch with a glass…and the whole bottle of Rosé. She turned the TV on, flipping through the channels until something caught her attention. There was a vampire and a werewolf both competing for the same girl's attention. She eagerly grabbed her glass, filled it up, and settled back comfortably.

Mmm…let’s see what happens.

Within fifteen minutes, Aqua poured more wine into her glass. Okay, this woman's too indecisive.

Thirty minutes later and another glass of wine. “Don’t be stupid. Come on, did you not see his muscles? Pick him!” she said, pouring another glass.

Almost the whole movie later…

“He’s obviously hotter. Why do you like them cold? Team Wolf!" She took a sip from her glass before realizing it was empty. “Mmm.” She eyed the bottle…it was empty as well. No wonder she felt lightheaded and sleepy.

Shit…Again...

That was enough. She couldn’t keep drinking like that. She set her glass down and curled on the couch as the credits rolled.

You did it again…

Thoughts simmered in her mind as she slowly fell asleep. Frustration. Anger. Disappointment. It was her daily mindset catching up with her.

***

Loud. That was Vanitas' first thought while watching the frenzied crowd around him. The atmosphere was alive with excitement and music blaring from the speakers. The smell of alcohol and sweat lingered in the air as the local DJ—Demyx—stood behind the booth, spinning the latest tracks. Judging by the drunken dancing and the number of red cups lying around, the party was well underway.

“O-M-G! You guys made it!”

The high-pitched voice startled Vanitas. Of course; if he came to Kairi’s party, she would be there too.

Duh. Brilliant mind, Van. You’re so smart.

She greeted Sora and Riku with a kiss on the cheek, then waved at Roxas lazily.

Vanitas stepped aside, rolling his eyes at the annoyance before him. “Yes, you insisted that we come. In fact, you wouldn’t leave the other day until I finally said yes.”

“Oh, don’t be like that, Vani…I’ll make sure you won’t regret it,” Kairi said, wedging herself between Sora and Riku. There was a look in her eyes as she stared at him that he knew all too well…

“I already do,” Vanitas said, shoving his hands into the pockets of his jeans.

Kairi crossed her arms and gave him a look. Before she could reply, Vanitas spotted a makeshift bar on the kitchen counter. He nudged Roxas, both walking away from the redhead.

Various drinks lined the marble surface, left completely unattended. Everything from spiced punch to beer and more. There were some savory snacks as well to prevent people from hurling immediately.

"Figured she would jump them as soon as we got here,” Roxas said, pouring himself some punch. “She’s so obvious. I don’t know how most guys don’t catch on to her web of lies.”

Vanitas grabbed a drink and leaned against the counter. “She’s a good liar. It’s easy to fall for it.” He took a sip out of the red cup and grimaced, his throat burned as the drink washed down. Holy hell. The punch was about seventy-five percent alcohol and only a tiny bit of juice. “Shit. This place’s gonna turn into puke central by midnight,” he said, turning to Roxas… who’d already abandoned him.

“Ugh. Figures.”

The night went slowly. Vanitas mostly kept close to the drinks, watching others get wasted and making fun of them. He even played bartender for a couple of girls that hit on him. None of them was his type, plus they were classmates he’d have to see again at some point.

So not interested.

Eventually, Riku and Sora waded through the crowd of bodies and found him, dragging him toward a group of people that seemed vaguely familiar. Tidus, Selphie, and Wakka—they were good friends of his cousin. They usually visited the main island during summer break. It eventually ended with a terrible fishing trip with Tidus' dad. The others he didn’t know; Riku introduced them all, but between the buzz of the alcohol and the loud music, he couldn’t remember their overly complicated names. He doubted that Kairi knew them. She didn’t care who came, as long as there were lots of people making lots of noise.

He mostly kept quiet. New people intimidated him. Especially the group of girls to his right. A loud blonde, a shy brunette, and a girl who also kept oddly quiet. Her hair was silver and short, her bangs covering her sharp features. His eyes wandered down her form, her peculiar black leather outfit catching his attention. He then noticed the silver pendant around her neck, with a threaded barbed wire chain. She left a lot to desire in the tits department, but to Vanitas, tits were tits, no matter the size. It looked like she had been dragged to the party just like him.

Mmm, edgy and bored. Let’s see if she’ll talk to me, at least…

“Hey.” He nudged his chin at the spot beside the girl. “This seat taken?”

The girl’s red eyes scanned him up and down. She brought her solo cup to her lips. “All yours...”

Vanitas grinned and flopped beside her. “Thanks. So, you from here, or college on the island?”

“College.” Her head tipped backward as she sipped her drink.

"Ah,” Vanitas chuckled, “so, you know Sora and Riku?”

She looked at him and sighed. “Look, I don’t do small talk. If you’re looking for someone to hook up with, try Yuna. You’ll have better luck with her.”

Ouch. Unapproachable much…? He briefly wondered if he came off like that sometimes.

“Truth be told, the girls heard ‘party’ from ‘Seeker of Darkness’ over there, and I got dragged

here.”

Bingo.

“You too, huh?" He leaned forward, holding his cup on his thigh. “Sora insisted I tag along, and once he gets something in his mind—

“There’s no stopping him.”

“Exactly,” Vanitas said, turning to her.

The girl finished her drink and placed her cup down. “Wanna dance?”

“Fuck yes. Nothing better to do.”

“Paine,” the girl said, getting up from her seat.

“I know, right?”

She shook her head and stretched out her hand. “No. My name’s Paine.”

Vanitas stared at her for a minute. “That’s a fucking cool name .”

Paine laughed and pulled him to the ‘dance floor,’ which was the middle of Kairi’s living room. They were soon absorbed by the mob of drunken people, bodies bumping messily into others. She wasn’t a bad dancer—had interesting moves for someone reserved.

Vanitas rarely danced, but he could hold his own if he needed to. He didn’t have two left feet, as most guys claimed. Now music? That was his vice. If he were deaf, he wouldn’t want to live in this world anymore. What was the point if he couldn’t hear? Wait…that was probably how Naminé felt. Drinking made him eerily sober and philosophical. The fuck. He shook his head and kept dancing.

Soon, the crowd on the ‘dance floor’ parted and gathered near the bar. Sora made an announcement before climbing to the counter. Riku stood near the loud crowd.

“Seeker of Darkness, I want your babies!” A girl shrieked. Riku scratched his head in embarrassment. Vanitas rolled his eyes. Part of him was convinced Riku was gayer than the word ‘gay.’

Sora brought a hose and a funnel to Riku.

Ah, fuck. There goes my ride.

“Chug, chug, chug!” The crowd chanted as Sora poured beer for Riku to drink. “Chug, chug, chug!”

Vanitas was sure that amount was dangerously close to alcohol poisoning. Not my circus. Not my monkey. He didn’t tell people how to live their lives. It was theirs to fuck up if they wanted.

Riku accomplished whatever he was challenged to. Despite its insignificant nature, the crowd went wild. Riku stood perfectly still with a dumb grin before he stumbled and fell flat on his face. Everyone grew quiet, the loud music taking over for a few minutes.

Oh, shit! Did he fucking bite the dust?

Sora jumped off the counter. “Chill, he’s ok. He’ll get up any minute now.”

And so he did, and the crowd cheered like drunken idiots. Riku pulled his shirt off and threw it at the girls yelling for him earlier, flashing them a stupid smirk. Yeah, Riku was definitely not driving them home. Judging by his clumsier-than-usual movements, Sora wasn’t in good shape either.

Oh, that’s just great.

Riku barely pushed past the crowd before passing out again. Sora waved off people asking if he was alright, reassuring everyone that he’d be fine in a few minutes. When Riku didn’t stand up after a solid minute, he gave Vanitas a nervous glance.

“Hey, Vani, he’s out cold,” Sora said, his own balance questionable. “And heavy. So help me out, will ya?”

Vanitas sighed and helped his cousin. “Why the fuck is he so heavy?” Vanitas asked as he pulled at Riku's arms. “Fucking hell, Riku...” He pulled harder, and the body finally budged. They dragged him to the stairs.

“Okay, Vani. Now grab his legs,” Sora said, pushing Vanitas aside and grabbing Riku’s arms.

“Wait, what?”

Sora let go of Riku. His arms hit the first step, and the silver-haired boy groaned. “We gotta take him upstairs. He’s not gonna wake up any time soon, and Kairi said we could crash in her room if we needed to.”

“Ugh, really…? Alright…”

He did as ordered, and they got Riku up the stairs and into bed. Not without dropping him a couple of times, though. The dickhead had it coming. Especially since Vanitas would now be forced to walk home at an ungodly hour of the night. He sure as hell wasn’t staying here. He would rather risk it and have Sora drive them home than stay anywhere near Kairi.

“Hey, Sora, I’m going out for a smoke. Then we’ll leave—His cousin’s snoring interrupted him. His eyes fell on the brunette on the floor next to the bed. “Great…”

Vanitas sighed and exited the room, closing the door behind him. He leaned back, internally timing how long it would take him to walk home when the sound of heels snapped him out of his thoughts.

Kairi stood a few feet away. “Oh, hey Vanitas, Have you seen—

“Sora and Riku? Both passed out in there,” he said, pushing off the door.

She crossed her arms. “So much for the ‘Seeker of Darkness’, huh?” She laughed. That giggling laugh she did when planning something. “How come you aren't fucked up?”

“Get shit-faced in your house? You’re kidding, right?”

Kairi rolled her eyes at him before approaching. “Oh, come on, Van. You liked it,” she said, pressing her chest against his.

Yeah, and now I fucking regret it.

"Still doesn’t mean it wasn’t a mistake.”

“Yeah, well…tell that to your dick,” she said, rubbing her knee against his groin.

Fuck.

“I’m a guy. What the hell do you want me to do? Tuck it between my legs?”

“Put it to good use.” She kissed him full on the lips.

Vanitas' eyes widened. He hadn’t expected her to dare. A part of him wanted to let her do whatever she wanted. Maybe it was the alcohol in his system or his hormones, but neither helped with the situation in his pants. He wouldn’t mind getting laid right now—in fact, he wanted to get laid, but…with Kairi? Seriously? With a frustrated growl, he pushed her away.

Kairi frowned. “What the hell, Van?! Come on, don’t be like that.”

He turned away from her with a scowl. “Don’t follow me. Personal space, remember?”

“Vani, wait!”

Vanitas quickly made his way down the stairs and passed a couple of dancers, his patience wearing thin. He’d met his socialization quota for the day, and he really wanted to leave. Just get home and listen to his music, maybe mess around with his guitar a bit…

Taking out his lighter from his pocket, he walked out of the front door and to the sidewalk. He reached for his smokes as a familiar car pulled over on the opposite sidewalk. Squinting, he noticed a figure behind the wheel, looking lost and confused. Was that…Ms. Thorne? Yes, yes it was. He perked up immediately. The whole thing had been worth it after all.

He crossed the street and leaned on the car, looking in. “Ms. Tho—Aqua?”

She looked up from her phone and smiled. It made his night. “Vanitas? What are you doing here?” She asked, sounding puzzled.

“Party,” he said, quickly hiding his lighter. “I kinda got roped into coming by my cousin and his friend.”

“Oh. Is this the same cousin you mentioned the other day?”

She remembered that. No way… He couldn’t remember what he had for lunch some days.

He sighed. “Yep…”

“You don’t sound too happy about it,” she said, resting her hand on the window and her head atop it. “Why? The girl you like didn’t show up?”

Vanitas chuckled and licked his lips. “She did. Sort of.”

Her smile widened. “So why didn’t you have fun, then?”

“Not really my type of thing, you know,” he said with a shrug. “I don’t like being dragged into things, either.”

“Mmm, that sure brings back memories…” Aqua said with a glint in her eyes.

He raised an eyebrow. "You party a lot?”

She hummed thoughtfully. Cute. “I was more focused on my studies and following the rules. I did get dragged to a lot of parties, though. Also did my fair share of crazy things as well…”

A car drove by them, faint light illuminating her face. There was a subtle blush on her cheeks. He wondered what she remembered so vividly.

Naughty Ms. Thorne.

Her phone buzzed, and her eyes immediately fell on its screen. She frowned.

“Something the matter?”

Aqua sighed. “Roxas texted me to pick him up earlier. I texted him that I’m here, but…”

“Give him a few. He’ll come out,” Vanitas said. “Maybe he’s dancing, or his phone fell out of his pocket or something…?” Or his hands are too busy to text back. “Hell, I’d be surprised if it hadn't, given the commotion in there…"

“What do you mean?” Aqua asked, giving him a look.

He crossed his arms. “You do know there’s a bunch of drunken teens in there, right?”

“What? What do you mean drunk?!”

“Uh, yeah. It’s a party, there’s alcohol,” he said, pointing at a group of girls stumbling outside. A blonde girl fell on her ass. “See? drunk off their asses."

“That’s it.” She released her seatbelt and stepped out of the car immediately. “I’m getting him right now!"

Vanitas smirked. Please drag his ungrateful ass out. His smirk vanished when he noticed what she was wearing. Fuck. She definitely left her house in a hurry. And did she not have a bra?! Fuck no. She can’t go in there like that. Not with a bunch of horny drunk frat guys.

Without thinking, he placed his hands on her shoulders. “Hey, hey. I’ll get him for you.”

“But—

“I’ll be faster.”

Aqua folded her arms over her chest. Her expression turned serious. “Alright.”

He turned around and returned to the party, scanning for Roxas. It didn’t take him long to spot him reclining on a couch, completely asleep. Idiot.

Vanitas jerked him awake. “Yo, get up man.”

“Fuck off,” Roxas muttered drunkenly.

He pulled him by his shirt. “Knock it off, smartass. Your mom’s waiting outside.”

Roxas blinked twice. “The fuck I care? Why do you care?”

“Because my cousin gave you a ride to this stupid party, which means you don’t have a ride unless you go home with your mom right now.”

Roxas rolled his eyes at Vanitas but followed. Vanitas pushed him in front of him, and he almost tripped.

“The fuck, man?”

After several minutes, Vanitas got Roxas past the others and outside. They went to the car, and Aqua helped them.

“Tch,” Roxas brushed his mother off.

“Just get in the car,” Vanitas mumbled, pushing him into the back seat and closing the door.

Aqua sighed and turned to Vanitas. “Do you need a ride?”

Fuck, yes I do.

“Nah, it’s alright. Don’t wanna trouble you,” he said, acting disinterested. “But now that you mention it, my cousin and his friend are so shitfaced I don’t think either of them can drive, so...”

She smiled. “It’s no trouble at all. I insist.”

Well, don’t mind if I do.

A few minutes later and seat belts on, they were on their way. It was a quiet ride. Roxas had passed out in the back, and the only sound heard was a song on the radio. Seriously? Who even listens to the radio? She needs a sick playlist. Hell, he’d even put one together for her. But that wasn’t the point.

Aqua kept her gaze fixed on the road, her hands firmly on the steering wheel. As much as he liked the occasional bit of silence, he wanted her to say something. Vanitas stared out the window, eyes following streetlight after streetlight. Kairi’s house wasn’t too far from his own, yet it felt like it was taking a long ass time to get home.

“I just don’t get it," Aqua said suddenly. “Why would someone think getting wasted is fun?”

Finally!

Vanitas turned his head toward her. Cause you could get laid. “No idea. Ask my cousin.” He shrugged. “College life I suppose? They think it’s fun?”

Aqua frowned. “There’s healthier ways to have a good time.”

I bet you could show me a good time.

“Like what?” Vanitas asked, a smirk creeping on his lips.

“Well, there’s camping, going to the movies, ghost hunting—

He laughed. She couldn’t be serious. The movies? Sure, if it was something awesome like Across the Spider-Verse. But ghost hunting? Camping?

She shot him a puzzled look. “What?”

“You’re not serious, right? Ghost hunting?”

“Yeah, what’s wrong with it?” She asked, eyeing him briefly as they stopped at a traffic light. “It’s summer. That sort of thing is popular around this time. I remember years ago, spooky stories around a campfire, sneaking into an abandoned building and looking for ghosts…” A smile formed on her lips, and he didn’t know if she was blushing or if it was the glow of the red light.

The light turned green, and Aqua focused on the road, still smiling. “There was this one time around a bonfire at the beach…a bunch of us chilled by it after we went swimming. Terra hid in between the bushes, and…”

She stopped smiling and gripped the steering wheel harder. So bringing up the big guy was still a sore spot. Was he the one who cheated? Or was it her? Vanitas didn’t know, but his money was on Terra.

“Anyway, he scared a couple of us, and then we somehow were dared into trespassing on one of the old, abandoned buildings on the hill. There were rumors that it was haunted, and we wanted to see if it was true.”

“Oh, so you are serious about the ghost thing,” he said, amusement in his voice. She nodded. It was oddly cute that she believed in that stuff.

A ringtone chimed through the speakers, and the radio screen lit up. It read Terra. Vanitas was about to ask her if she wanted to answer. She signaled him to wait. On the third ring, she answered; the big guy’s voice boomed over the speaker, and she lowered it a bit.

“Hey.”

“Hi…”

There was an awkward silence, and tension was palpable in that simple exchange.

“Sorry to call you at this time. I know it’s close to midnight, so I hope I didn’t just wake you…”

“No, it’s fine. I was just…doing something.”

“Oh, okay. So…umm, you know about shared custody—I have a trip coming up, and guess what? Germany,” he paused. “I was just thinking how the twins have always wanted to go, so…”

So?

“I know it’s not my turn yet, but I want to take them with me. if that’s okay with you…”

“Sounds great,” she replied with a broad smile. Her eyes said otherwise.

“Umm, you could come if you want to…we wouldn’t mind.”

We? As in his side piece turned main 'we'? What the actual fuck?!

She pressed her lips together as if trying to keep the words in. “I would love that, but…I have to take care of some things,” she said, a hand playing with the star on her necklace. “Besides…I promised to babysit Tifa’s little bundle of joy.” She laughed weakly.

Terra laughed as well. “Busy woman as always. Take care then. I’ll text you later when everything’s booked for the twins, alright?”

“Okay.”

There was a long pause, and they both bid the other goodbye before the call finished. Vanitas felt awkward. He’d listened to a personal conversation that he probably shouldn’t have. Still, he wanted to say something about that bullshit.

"Pretty ballsy of him to ask you to go, huh?" he asked.

Aqua flicked the signal light and turned around a corner. "I guess so..."

"Ven mentioned you guys..."

"Yeah."

"But that really was a dick move."

She frowned. "Why? He's just being nice to me." She pulled into a driveway. Vanitas immediately recognized her house.

"Umm, you're kidding, right?" he asked, unbuckling his seatbelt. "He cheats on you, then—

Aqua gave him a heartbroken look. "That's the problem, Vanitas. No one cheated..."

Oh. But if no one cheated, then what…

His eyes widened as he realized.

Oh fuck.

#kingdom hearts #KH #aqua #vanitas #vanqua #vanaqua #ao3 stuff #ao3 #writing #fanfic

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i-write-hurt-not-comfort · 8 months

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hellooo i have not been in fandom for very long (just chilling in my own tbh) and i was kinda curious about one thing in your bio, what does antis dni mean?? i'm sorry if this has already been asked, pls feel free to not answer it if you dont want to!!

hello there! no it's not been asked and thanks for asking!

the "antis DNI" has nothing to do with any specific fandom, it's nothing directly to do with diabolik lovers. there's a pretty widely known dynamic, i guess you could say, in "problematic"-esque fandoms which is anti vs proship.

by definition, proship essentially just means "pro shipping" aka acknowledging that fiction is separate from reality and therefore you can appreciate and enjoy themes in fiction which you don't necessarily condone irl. stuff like non con, incest, age gaps etc. on the other side of that you have "antis" who have a track record of harassing proshippers to the point of suicide threats etc, simply because they oppose what they're shipping. a lot of people have the misconception that "proship" means problematic shipping. it does not. proshipping is not inherently problematic.

back when i was in the vanitas no carte fandom, a cluster of antis found me and didn't like one of the ships i actively produced content for (astolfoé stans RISE UP) and told me to kill myself etc, threatened to track me down, called me ugly etc. all because they didn't like my ship.

so, in general, i say antis DNI (DNI = do not interact) just to let anyone who comes to my profile know that i am proship and i'm not here for harassment.

FYI, to anyone else who may see this, i'm not going into the anti vs proship debate here on my blog. if i recover any anti proship asks, it'll be an instant block cuz i ain't doing this again.

#ask #anon

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embraceyourdestiny · 2 years

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I’m gonna rank m/f ships in kh because I’m bored and don’t think I’ve shared most of my opinions on these

Sora x Kairi - the best but only my very specific fanon interpretation and some of my friends’. They are the worst ship when portrayed as Heterosexual

Kairi x Riku - love. Kairi is the only girl I can I imagine Riku with because he’s gay to me. He can be with Kairi because he’s come to care for her so much and they’ve known each other for so long. They were live and die for each other (and have)

Ephemer x skuld - good. They’re so special to each other and belong together in any capacity. Do not separate.

Kairi x Hayner - I could see it. I think they’d be really flirty and I enjoy that a lot

Pence x olette - cute. Their besties so it’s not a hard jump to make. They’d be really affectionate and it’d be adorable.

Kairi x pence - cute. They’d go on shipping dates and be gross in puppy love. We Stan.

Kairi x Roxas - good. Definitely the superior m/f Roxas ship. They have such a unique understanding of the world and of sora who’d be the biggest part of their bond but outside of him they’d be really good friends and tease each other and that’s important for a relationship to me

Kairi x Vanitas - good. Vibe with the contrast between their affinities and Sora vs Vanitas. Definitely like them farrrr more as friends but I appreciate ships with Complexity and Symbolism

Player (if male) x skuld - good. Not as close as Ephemer and skuld but still very important to each other so I enjoy

Ven x Kairi - cute! We love the princesses of light. I prefer them as friends but I think they’d be adorable as a couple

Roxas x Xion - not bad. Much more prefer them as best friends (not quite siblings because their relationship and identities are complicated) but I won’t turn away good shipping stuff of them

Sora x Naminé - cute. Definitely would need more development for me to really like but it’s not impossible and I think they’d be good for each other in any capacity

Aqua x demyx - there’s potential. Water and ice, slacker vs hard working. Aqua would either not be impressed by demyx as all, think he’s funny, or get enjoyment out of working him into shape lol. Demyx would think she’s pretty but scary.

Roxas x olette - not bad. Again they’d be good friends so points for that and I think they understand each other the most of the quartet but not my most passionate ship

Hayner x olette - eh. I could see them having had some kind of middle school thing from pressure and not understanding feelings but nothing more serious than that for canon compliant. I could see it for an au where they’re older and in current society but they’re just really good friends to me

Kairi x Repliku - is this a ship? I wouldn’t be mad at it but I don’t even know if it exists lol

Strelitzia x player (male) - eh? Strelitzia liked them but. They didn’t even meet. I don’t know if the player would be particularly interested in her.

Aqua x terra - meh. Their relationship feels much more substantial as friends and I just really can’t see them feeling that way about each other

Sora x strelitzia - I’m holding off on them until we have more information but I can see the potential. Definitely prefer a sibling / best friend dynamic but I’m not opposed to them as a couple (not from anyone in the fandom though because I feel like they’d get it Wrong)

Roxas x Naminé - eh. Again I really think there’s more value to their relationship as friends and they never express those kind of feelings for each other (same with aqua and terra). They barely even know each other.

Isa x Aqua - no. Isa is a little too old for aqua for me and while their dynamic intrigues me I don’t know if that necessarily needs to be romantic. Maybe in an au? But I feel like people would be weird with it so no

Axel x aqua - no. Same as above but even less. Couldn’t even happen in an au

Naminé x Repliku - nah. Repliku definitely holds deep feelings for Naminé but it’s not reciprocated and I think there’s too much between them for it to be a good relationship. Maybe in an au.

Naminé x Vanitas - nah. Somethings just a little off to me. I could see the potential but unless someone really knocked it out the part I don’t think I’d find much interest in it. Maybe in an au

Larxene x marluxia - they’re gay Harold and if by some miracle they’d ever kiss they’d gag afterwards bc it’s like kissing their sibling (them being gay is why there aren’t any other m/f ships with them on this list)

Sora x Xion - gross. They are siblings or at the very least almost the same person but distinct enough that it’s just weird

Riku x Naminé - genuinely offensive to me i despise this ship

#think that’s everyone #the ones that matter and aren’t super gross besides personal preference at least #og

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flowersofstarlight · 2 years

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🔥Ra Thor⚡️

Here’s my version of Ra Thor in MegaMan: Rising Heroes. I don’t know why, but I kind of imagine him as both Vanitas from Kingdom Hearts and Darcy from Amphibia. XD

In MegaMan: Rising Heroes, Ra Thor is the most dangerous and strongest advanced robot of Phantom’s powerful soldier. He has magenta eyes, gray skin, white hair, and wears a black armor with silver details and magenta. He is pure evil and chaotic, and a robot of pure darkness of Aiden and Slate.

Ra Thor was created by Lord Erebus using the advanced technology and Dark Powers. His core is made of negativity and homicide. He was created after Lord Erebus was released from his prison. He is built to assist Ra Moon and Lord Erebus as their loyal soldier. He’s also built as a genocidal robot to kill anyone who opposes him and his emperor, mainly having fun killing robots and any beings.

Ra Thor slaughtered so many Auroria warriors, sorcerers, and robots to steal all four Etherea Songs. But after two Guardians (Trio and Quartet) blasted him, one of his Dark Powers split into one fragment, and his core became incomplete. Slate was one of Ra Thor’s most powerful dark energies within him. Slate was just a Dark Power and powerful energy back then. But then Etherea Song’s power created multiple portals in different locations, and it took Ra Thor’s Powerful Energy (Slate) away from him and was sent to Earth, traveled 20,000 years in the future. His Powerful Energy was discovered by Johnny Lawrence and then installed into Aiden’s core. After that, it malfunctioned Aiden and sent him into his subconscious… And that’s how Slate was born… how he exists.

Ra Thor kept searching for his missing Dark Power for so long, but he never found it. It was as if his Powerful Energy (Slate) vanished from existence. But twenty thousand years later, after Lilith discovered Earth and found two Etherea Songs, Ra Thor sensed his lost dark energy and found out about Slate and Aiden.

After Slate and Aiden were kidnapped by Erebus’s Black Army, Ra Thor took off his helmet and mask, revealing his true face to Aiden and Slate, who were surprised at the uncanny resemblance to themselves. Ra Thor reveals that since Slate is his missing Dark Power and Aiden has a small fragment of his power, this makes the three of them “brothers”.

He wanted Slate to rejoin him into his core to be complete. But even with some Robot Masters’ weapons and new upgrades, it wasn’t enough for him. So, Ra Thor desperately wants Slate to rejoin him, to be whole and part of his power again.

Ra Thor is shown to be an uncaring, psychotic, cruel, cold, and ruthless individual, having not the slightest sympathy for anyone but himself. He is loyal to Erebus, Lilith and Ra Moon. He likes to torment others, especially Sunstar, the Stardroids, Aiden and Slate. He also enjoys killing and torturing people. He doesn’t care about anyone, nor does he care right or wrong. He has a lack of empathy and remorse. He only cares about genocide and wants to kill to have fun. He doesn’t care who or what it is he’ll encounter, he’ll enjoy killing something or someone.

Powers and Abilities:

Dark Powers

Pyrokinesis

Electrokinesis

Swordsmanship

Sword Beam (only when using a sword)

Hand-to-hand combat

Wall Jump

Quick Step

#Ra Thor #megaman #mega man #rockman #megaman: rising heroes #mega man: rising heroes #megaman rising heroes #megaman classic #megaman au #super adventure rockman

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deadqcaxds · 2 years

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classic villains— have no redeeming qualities. They’re simply there to act as a foil to the hero. they do bad things simply because they’re evil. they’re two-dimensional, lack any sort of development, and generate no sympathy from readers.

e.g.— shogo makishima (psychopass), muzan (demon slayer).

anti villains— they can have noble traits, values, and goals but their methods for achieving these goals are questionable or downright evil. their ethics and the ethics of the heroes are closely aligned but a slim difference puts them on opposing sides.

e.g.— sasuke (naruto), garou (one punch man)

the beast— most often, they’re literal monsters who can’t be reasoned with or controlled. they can also be humans who succumb to their base desires and ignore critical thinking to get what they want.

e.g.— the titans (attack on titan), charlatan (case study of vanitas)

authority figure— they’re driven by a desire for wealth, prestige, or military strength, and they’ll stop at nothing to get more and more of what they want. Their usual goal is to dominate a certain area, such as a corporation, a country, or even the world.

e.g.— fukuchi ouchi (bungou stray dogs), metropoliman (platinum end)

bully— bullies are mean, small-time characters who make life miserable for the heroes. their motivations can range from simple jealousy to a complete lack of morals. sometimes they repent and become one of the good guys; other times, they graduate from minor baddies to full-blown villains.

e.g.— bakugo katsuki (my hero academia), shouya ishida (a silent voice)

the fanatic— are villains who are driven by an extreme ideology. this extreme ideology is often religious, but it can also be a twisted moral belief. they’re blinded by it and fail to realize the consequences.

e.g.— jason (tokyo ghoul), demon lord clayman (that time i got reincarnated as a slime)

the mastermind— mastermind villains are highly intelligent characters who pull the strings behind diabolical plots.

e.g.— dazai osamu (bungou stray dogs), orihara izaya (durarara), lelouch vi britannia (code geass)

the equal— are antagonists who are near doppelgangers of the heroes they oppose. they share the same skills, abilities, and knowledge, but differ in ethics and morals. Because they’re a match for the heroes, they’re also likely to become the heroes’ nemeses.

e.g.— sherlock holmes (moriarty the patriot), fyodor dostoevsky (bungou stray dogs), L Lawliet (death note)

the corrupted— are those who were once good but turned evil. once paragons of justice, they slowly succumb to their desires or fears.

e.g.— avilio bruno (91 days), zeref (fairy tail)

the henchmen— are villains who do a bigger villain’s bidding. They’re a villain’s version of a sidekick.

e.g.— akutagawa ryuunosuke (bungou stray dogs), dabi (my hero academia)

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xaracosmia · 1 year

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ꕥ — WELCOME TO EXO COSMIA, NOE ARCHIVISTE. 🌑

ꕥ — OOC INFORMATION;

name / alias: vivian

age: 31

pronouns: she/they

ooc contact: StarryOtterVi @ twt ; melodychanges @ tumblr (for apps only)

other characters in xc: atsushi @ bsd, kaminari denki @ mha, ace trappola @ twst, agatsuma zenitsu @ kny

ꕥ — IC INFORMATION;

name: noé archiviste

age: 20

pronouns: he/it

series: the case study of vanitas / vanitas no carte

canon point: ch. 50 ish!!

app triggers: blood mentions, death, family loss, mentions of depression, child death, child endangerment (his wiki is trigger heavy, proceed with caution!)

personality: Firstly, he’s a stubborn guy. Like, really, annoyingly, enough to annoy even Vanitas, stubborn. He will push forward with his objective, or any sort of goal he really has on his mind. He’s straight-forward with his words, and honest. He’s so honest, to the point it becomes a little jarring, leading to apologies. Though he doesn’t apologize as much as Zenitsu, he still says sorry often enough, in a sincere way.

He finds everything fascinating! “Woah, what’s that?” “Who is that?” “What did that person do?!” “Was that really what happened just now?!” …you get my point! Anything new to him is a new amazement! A wonderful glint to the eye! He’s like those birds attracted to the first shiny thing they see. He will even compliment his enemies that are fighting stupendously. Seriously.

But because of his fascination with things, he also has a tendency to “get lost”. It’s not that he doesn’t know where he’s going… erm. Supposedly. It’s the fact he is mesmerized by one thing, and once following that one thing, he suddenly… is somewhere else. Astonishing, it’s a wonder how he does it. This will happen very often. Sorry for anyone trying to find him.

He gets agitated. Surely, even a polite guy like him has his moments. When something sways him the wrong way, depending on what was said, he will retort back. He’s not afraid of talking back to someone, especially if he’s been around you for a while. You’ll hear his annoyance right away. But he doesn't do this as often. He’s another expressive character of mine. He’s not afraid to smack or punch if he needs to, depending on the situation.

Erm, it’s dense. It’s very dense. You thought Kaminari was dense? This guy is similar. It has trouble understanding certain situations. Please help it.

It’s also a little hypocritical. It will do one thing, then suddenly, it’s judging you for doing that thing and correcting you. Then, it will realize it also did that said thing. What just happened? He will notice his hypocrisy.

He will protect you. He will want to be your friend if you’re kind back to him. He’s a curious guy. He’ll stick to your side and listen to what you have to say. That doesn’t mean he’ll always listen if you tell him to do something– he is the type to share his own opinions, straight up. If you’re dishonorable to him, he will oppose you.

He’s instinctive, and impulsive. Sometimes, he forgets the time and place, and just goes for it. His gut feeling helps him constantly.

He has a strong, caring heart.

Even though he’s got a strong heart, he does have his own fears, his own guilt. His own doubts, the resolutions that he can’t resolve. He needs that push, that light shove, to break him out of his shackles. He shouldn’t be left alone too long.

something your muse struggles with: Holding back/faltering his own strength in certain situations. Uncertainty. He’s also dense with a lot of things. Guilt.

your muse’s greatest strength: Giving others the push they need to move forward. His honesty.

history / background: As an Archiviste, he’s able to read memories. He’s the only one left of the Archiviste Clan. An elderly couple adopted him, and they watched over him for years, knowing that he’s a vampire. Though humans and vampires don’t get along, Noe sees both as equal. When both his grandparents died, he was mistaken as a human, and taken in.

That’s when his teacher took him in as a disciple.

He became friends with his teacher’s two youngest grandchildren. Louis and Dominique were his childhood friends. They taught him things he didn’t really know, and sometimes he’d be called strange for his personality. Dominique would be with her parents a lot, but Louis stayed with Noe and his teacher often. Noe would hangout with Louis much as he could, but over time, Louis grew distant.

Noe found out that Louis stayed behind due to an “illness”. This illness later turned out to be because of the fact he’s a curse bearer, and Louis knew he didn’t have long to live. He kept making stakes for Noe to find later on. Louis ended up dying, right in front of Noe, and Noe has a tremendous amount of guilt for not saving another child from being killed due to a curse.

Later on, as he grows older, his teacher told him to search for The Book of Vanitas. That’s where, on the way to Paris on the airship, he finds Vanitas himself.

His teacher didn’t tell him to steal the book or destroy it, just to research and find out much as he can about it. Now, Noe has made it his goal to travel with Vanitas wherever he goes, no matter how irritating that might be for the other. He will not go against his teacher’s words.

He helps Vanitas free curse-bearers and gain their True Name’s, while trying to figure out the secrets of the book and Naenia, the one stealing True Names.

powers / abilities:

World Formula Interference — He’s capable of interfering with the world around him by altering it. He’s learned to defy gravity, thanks to the help of his teacher. It’s only for a short period of time, as it makes him nauseous. He can also reinforce his body, but he has trouble extending far out. He’s also able to enhance his strength x10 more.

inherent abilities:

Enhanced Physical Abilities — The World Formula also helps with this in some way, but he’s got extra strength, speed, and endurance as a vampire.

Memory Reading — The ability to, once he drinks someone’s blood, he’s capable of looking into someone’s memories. It depends on how strong the person is, but he’s able to look through the cracks of certain memories, or even something he might want to look for. Otherwise, without prompted, it’s a series of emotions of a memory hitting him all at once. It will be stretched out and nonsensical.

items / weapons:

Murr’s Carrier — A cute lil cat carrier he has for Murr. It’s pretty fancy, he spoils this cat.

starting ability: oh man he has so few things to give back… none if that’s ok!!

starting item: none for now!

extra:

> for the time being i’m keeping murr out until we get further canon info… for now he’ll miss murr.

> he’s 6’1 why is this man so tall.

> he’s born sept 28th! A libra.

> don’t put him in the kitchen please.

> he also can’t sew.

> and he can’t clean either so sorry to his roommates.

> he sleeps weirdly and always needs to hug something or someone nearby.

> sometimes he calls himself Gilbert, if he isn’t sure if the person he’s around trusts vampires. But for my own sanity, I’m not doing this in the chats nksdfnskfnksjfa.

> He can read emotions well.

discord id: memoire.#4854

passcode: sweet lil vampire guy who likes apple pie i adore you

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VanVen - Hero and Villain au? I love your writing btw ^^

Thank you! I love writing these. Hero AUs are a favorite of mine.

“He’s going to destroy the city.” Ventus’s voice is so flat, so empty, so defeated. It’s wrong and Vanitas is instantly on edge. “He’s going to destroy the city and kill anyone who can’t get out in time.”

Vanitas taps his foot. “Then what are you doing here? Go stop him!”

Ventus stares down at his hands, covered in scars and scratches; they sit lifelessly in his lap. “I can’t. He already, Terra’s-.” He chokes off, curling forward with his shoulders shaking.

Terra’s-. Vanitas’s hands clench at his sides and then he kneels down beside Ventus. “You listen to me. You can’t think about that. You’re a hero. This city fucking needs you. Even if you can’t do much, you can stand up to him. A hero doesn’t just stop villains; you inspire regular people to be better.”

Ven shakes his head and Vanitas wants to smack. Fighting, disagreeing, clashing over and over again and now, Ven just gives up to some other asshole? Vanitas hisses and stands again.

“Fine. Stay here as the city gets destroyed. See if I fucking care. I always told you being a hero was nothing but shit.” Vanitas starts to walk away. Ventus doesn’t want to believe him after all they’ve been through? Fine, then.

Vanitas will show him.

After, the media tries to explain it away. There’s no reason for a villain like The Eternal Void to interfere with another villain’s plans. He spends all his time causing his own destruction.

Yet there’s no way to entirely explain away the footage of the villain charging in, hands blazing with energy, to try and stop The Empty One from making good on his threats. There’s no official explanation from anyone, not even from the hero that flew into save the Eternal Void.

The images spread over and over, unstoppable, inexplicable except for one possibility: he had wanted to save their home just as much as any hero.

When Vanitas wakes in the hospital, Ventus is asleep beside him, and the news is playing softly on the tv. He stares at it in confusion, the reporter speaking to people on the street now sporting pins and patches and even a shirt with his emblem.

A hand finds his and squeezes, and Ven smiles at him. “A hero inspires everyone.”

#vanitas #ventus #kingdom hearts #ask meme #superhero au #my writing #hey I fucking love superhero aus #especially when they're on opposing sides until The Big Bad shows up #one gets injured for the other #ITS ALL GOOD #Anonymous

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Analysis of VnC’s main characters clothes’ symbolic

Someone asked me some time ago to make an analysis of VnC’s clothes, and given such a vague task, I replied that I wouldn’t. Yet here I am, a few weeks, tons of documents checked one after another, and a few notes in my schoolbooks corners later, to give you the results of my analysis. Because there is indeed something to say about VnC’s outfits, and given that someone asked me to do it, I will be the one to talk about it with you all. Even if there are probably a good amount of people more capable than me who could have done it.

To start, I want to mention that I will deliberately ignore all historical aspects of the clothing to solely focus on their symbolic. The reason for that choice is due to the lack of historical accuracy in Mochizuki Jun’s work, so instead of trying to pull my hair searching for garments that could vaguely fit what is drawn in the manga, I will simply ignore it altogether. Also because I am not an historian, so I would probably make more mistake than raise points if I ever tried to show the differences. (I want to mention that I did try to search for historical accuracy... hence why I decided I wouldn’t anymore)

Secondly, this post will be about the main four characters (Vanitas, Noé, Dominique, and Jeanne) and their “main” outfit. Any variations, or alternate outfits won’t be analyzed here, but they can be mentioned if needed.

Finally, this post will contain spoilers for the manga up to whapter 53, if you are not up to date, I would advise you to leave this post aside and take it back once you are. If you are, or if you don’t mind being spoiled, then go ahead.

Now, buckle up, because it’s going to be a long ride.

Before we start, here are a few things to note about how those analysis will be structured, as well as some things to remember when reading them:

Introduction: Just a few lines to remind you of some of the character’s traits which could influence this analysis, as well as give you a taste of what I will explain.

Base color: Forget about color theory here, the signification of colors varies wildly from cultures to peoples. Here, in MochiJun’s works, they symbolize an affiliation to a group.

Black and White: Given this story is drawn in black and white, those hues are important to effectively represent a character in this format. In The Case Study of Vanitas, we add another layer to it by adding a symbolic using the Yin and the Yang, a Chinese concept which literally translates to the “dark” and the “light” and serves to demonstrates how two contraries cannot exist without the other (as well as to explain various things about daily life). I will make a clear distinction between “opposing” and “completing” when it comes to those.

Outfit’s Cut: The length of this part will vary from a character to another, it can either reflects their personalities, or references another thing entirely.

Some Details: Optional and depending on characters, it’s usually about small accessories.

Conclusion: A few words to end the character’s clothes analysis and summarizes everything I explained during it.

Now that you have the basis to start this post, let’s get right into it.

Vanitas

Vanitas is an interesting case since his outfit by itself, and amongst all other characters, puts into light his true character. For someone as mysterious and as secret as him, his look actually gives out a lot about who he truly is. Most of what Jun Mochizuki gave out is presented on a practical standpoint, but I assure you, there is plenty of symbolic behind it.

First, his color palette: blues and black. As expected, the blue is here to represent his affiliation to the Blue Moon Clan and his role as the heir of the Vampire of the Blue Moon’s name and powers. You can also note that he shares his base color with Luna and entire palette with Mikhail.

As for the black: Vanitas represents the Yin, which, funnily enough, is associated with concepts that… overall describes him very well (I will only write here the ones that are worth noting): moon, earth, winter, night, what retracts, the woman, the commoner, mourning, the student, silence, and receiving. I put in bold the obvious, and the rest is going to be explained through this analysis.

If you remember what I explained about what the Yin and Yang are, then you certainly understood why Noé’s color palette works so well with Vanitas: he is the direct completion of his hues (dark coat over white shirt, white coat over black shirt), which makes of Noé Vanitas’ Yang. But also with Jeanne, not as his completion but as his opposite this time (since she doesn’t have black in her outfit). Luna also served as a form of Yang to him by fitting the archetype of the teacher to his student, though they are most certainly more of the Yin type as well.

Now, onto the cut of his outfit, there are two main points about Vanitas’ outfit and one more minor one: the two main ones are about how it directs your eyes and how it protects him from the cold, and the minor one is about how weirdly feminine it is. Because yes, there is some kind of logic behind the outrageous shape of his coat, the gloves with integrated nails, the piercings and the many glorious bows, beyond being extra.

When you see Vanitas’ outfit, your eyes are immediately drawn to one part of his outfit or another: whether it is the kimono sleeves or the balloon shape of his coat, or his long dark gloves with what seems to be claws, or maybe the large bows on either his hips or his chest, or even the amazing jewelry to his ears… The fact is: you are not looking at him in the end, but at his accessories. That is of course on purpose, and since Vanitas is a contradictory being, he will of course make you look at him, so you don’t actually look at him. You will see his coat without seeing the weapons under it, you will see his gloves without noticing the Vampire of the Blue Moon’s mark, you will look at his jewelry without looking at his face… You think you are looking at him, you think you have him figured out, but you aren’t, you only have the façade he wants to show to you. Only by removing all those artifices should you be able to finally stare right back at him.

Since the coat will be our main subject of this analysis (there is a lot to say about this coat), don’t you think it seems rather warm? Vanitas often uses the sleeves to hide his hands in it after all, and it looks rather large and comfortable. We can’t also forget the fact that he always has spats over his legs. We already know, as there is an emphasis on it in the story, that Vanitas can’t stand the cold. He is constantly protecting himself from it by adding layers over layers but doesn’t actually seeks source of warmth in his environment. Remember what I said about Yin? The winter. Vanitas is by nature cold, and so, he naturally attracts and is attracted to people that represent the summer (Noé) and the spring (Jeanne), both aspects of the Yang. (It’s also worth noting that in all of the modern AUs MochiJun has made, Vanitas is always wearing warm clothes such as cardigans and scarfs).

And to finish with the coat, that minor point about Vanitas clothes: they are… weirdly feminine. I mean… We are talking about a coat which basically gives him a silhouette similar to the ideal feminine silhouette of the time and long kimono sleeves which were clearly only worn by women. Without forgetting his long hair, the belt with the bow on his hips (which is either a children garment’s accessory or a woman’s one), the pants which gives an impression of wider hips… I have my doubts about this one, hence why I added it as a “minor” detail… But It really does strike me. Though as I am lacking clear evidence of what it could mean, this remains as only a thing to remember in case it is ever brought up.

To finish this off, I’ll give a reminder about his hourglass earring. Symbol of time, imagery of inevitable end and/or death… It was only natural that someone with a name such as “Vanitas” would have this as an accessory. As for its importance, beyond what I said about its symbolic, it is hard to tell at this point in the story. So let’s simply remember this fact in case it ever needs to be brought up again.

In conclusion: Vanitas’ look is a reflection of himself. A contradictory being, wishing to be seen and yet not uncovered, fearing the cold but preferring to hide behind layers of fabric rather than going close to an actual source of warmth… Only when the artifices are taken away will he finally reveal who he truly is under all of those. Though just like the coat slipping off his shoulder, he already has revealed some of his light to those he gave his trust.

Noé Archiviste

Noé is a difficult case. You see, we learn under the cover of volume 3 that Noé doesn’t buy his clothes himself, instead, his teacher and Dominique do it for him... Because of that, it’s hard to tell who is the one in charge of his appearance: him, or the people who buys his clothes for him? In this analysis, I will mostly consider it as Noé choosing the way he dresses when it comes to the overall look. Though I want you to remember that the small details were most likely chosen by his Teacher and Dominique.

Noé’s color palette is made of purples and white. It demonstrates his affiliation to the Shapeless One as seen through Louis and Dominique’s color palettes which also leans towards some shades of purples for the most part. (And while we don’t have the Teacher’s exact color palette, it is still pretty clear that Louis, Dominique and Noé form their own group amongst vampires). It also serves to place Noé as a neutral figure between the Blue Moon Vampire and the Crimson Vampires, since if you remember, mixing red and blue gives purple.

For his white… As you know, Noé is Vanitas’ Yang’s counterpart. Again, it fits him on numerous points: sun, sky, summer, day, what expends, the man, the noble, marriage and birth, the teacher, the word, and giving. You probably noticed that I didn’t put in bold the words which serves as direct counterpart to Vanitas’. It’s simply because the use of the Yin and the Yang is mostly a loose basis for those character designs, while it can fit perfectly on some points, it can also not fit for others. Without forgetting that some of those symbolics can also be used by other characters.

When it comes to the cut of his outfit, Noé is the most historically accurate character in the entire story for now. Dressed elegantly, but also comfortably (to let him move as he pleases), in contrast to Vanitas, there is no mysteries in his look. Noé’s skin tone and hair color already make him stand out amongst other characters, and given his issues with being Archiviste, it is no wonder he dresses in order to fit in the crowd. While Vanitas direct the eyes towards him to hide himself, Noé makes sure the eyes don’t end up on him. We can also see this as him dressing like a blank canvas, something that has yet to be painted or written.

To end with a detail, I want to talk about Noé’s small mirror on his top hat. Similarly, to Vanitas’ hourglass, this mirror tells a lot about what his role and fate are in the story. We can also note that the Teacher also wears a similar mirror as a brooch but his is broken. As an Archiviste, Noé can see people’s memories by drinking their blood but also feel them as if those were his own. In a way, looking at Noé after he drank someone’s blood is like looking at the reflection of this person in Noé. He is the mirror of people’s feelings. There is most likely a second meaning behind this mirror, just like the hourglass, but at this point in the story, it is hard to tell. So let’s just remember it for future uses just in case.

In conclusion: Noé’s outfit serves to complete Vanitas’ one. By being the neutral and discreet one, he contrasts Vanitas to shine in his own way. There is not much to say about his look because Noé has yet to give out his own mysteries. But do not worry, even if we are merely looking at a reflection for now, soon enough, we shall find out what lies behind the mirror…

Dominique de Sade

If I talk about Noé, I have no other choices but to follow with Dominique. As mentioned above, Dominique is one the people who dresses Noé, so some parts of his outfit end up referencing her, whether it is on purpose or accidentally. She is also one of the most complex character when it comes to her outfit since it gives out many information whether it is about her role in the story or who she is as a person, even more than Vanitas.

Right off the bat, something is striking with Dominique: she has more than one base color. Her current color palette is made of purple, gold, and magenta, with a well-balanced mix of white and black. Why is that? Well, I could argue first that it seems to be a de Sade thing, since her older sister Veronica has a similar color palette (albeit she replaced the magenta with some dark reds), which makes me think it is used as a way to demonstrate how the de Sade are divided by their beliefs and morals yet united by blood and lineage. As such, Dominique wears the purple of her grandfather, the gold of her status as a noble (or it could the de Sade’s base color but for now I mostly think it’s to represent nobility) and finally… the magenta of the Crimson Vampires. (More about this color in Jeanne’s part) I could also suppose it could be used as a way to demonstrate Dominique’s mixed feelings towards herself, and how she feels dissociated with her own being.

Let’s further develop that feeling of dissociation by talking about the hues of her clothes. Dominique is one of the rare characters who mixes both the Yin and the Yang and isn’t catered to only one of the two. But this equal mix of both isn’t natural, since her base was indeed a Yin as you can see from her hair color and her dark clothes in the flashbacks. If you look at what the Yin symbolizes, you can easily link it back to who she is at her core: autumn, what retracts, the woman, the youngest sibling, mourning, and silence. While her association to the Yang is more about what she aspires to be, how she wants others to perceive her: what expends, the man, the noble, the elder sibling, marriage and birth, and the word. Then is her Yang merely a performance compared to her Yin? I don’t think so. I believe both of those parts are inherent parts of who she is, based on the balance of hues in her outfit, as well as what we have been able to witness in the latest chapters. This fusion of the two serves one purpose, one which aligns with what I have said up until now about her color palette: her duality.

After her brother’s death, Dominique acquired Yang traits in order to fill the void left by his absence. If, as twins, we consider that Louis was Dominique’s Yang, then it becomes clear that once he was gone, she ended up with part of herself left incomplete. But unlike Vanitas or Noé who ended up finding someone to complete their Yin and Yang respectively, Dominique overcame this by “acquiring his Yang”. To add to this: if you look at Dominique’s current clothes next to Louis’ clothes, then you’ll notice how they work to complete one another, just like how Vanitas’ and Noé’s garments do. The anime emphasizes this idea of “fusing” even more by giving to Dominique two hues of purple: a desaturated one which represents Louis, and a more saturated one which is supposed to represent herself (you can also notice it in the countdown arts MochiJun made for the anime).

Let’s switch to an entire new subject: the cut of her garments. Dominique’s entire look is a reference to a type of androgynous female characters, more precisely to the protagonist of Versailles no Bara: Oscar. Oscar is a young noble woman who was raised as a man by her father (but kept “the heart of a woman”) and became a royal guard at the Versailles’ court, during the events which would later lead to the French Revolution. MochiJun could have simply want to use this archetype for Dominique, but given the context of Versailles no Bara, I doubt it’s merely a coincidence that Dominique fits Oscar’s description so well. You can also note that Oscar wasn’t just any royal guard, but Marie-Antoinette’s personal bodyguard, the future queen. If you remember my mention of Dominique’s magenta and what it means… I think you won’t have any troubles putting two and two together.

Finally, if we have to talk about the cut of the outfit without talking about what it references, then we have a uniform which gives us an androgynous look. It’s both impersonal and extravagant, something to be expected of someone trying to fit in with the de Sade. I wouldn’t call Dominique’s appearance a façade however, as I do believe Louis’ death helped her to explore both her sexuality and gender through her attempts at imitating him.

In conclusion: Dominique’s outfit is a representation of her duality. She belongs to multiple groups without knowing where to lie her allegiance in yet, and fits both male and female traits through her imitations of her deceased brother, Louis. Dominique is by essence divided within herself and has yet to find out who she truly is or what she truly desires. I personally like to describe her as a “princess dressing as the prince she is waiting for”, since she tries to complete what she lacks by her own means and is still so indecisive. The question is then: Will she find the “prince” who will save her? Or will she leave the tower through her own strength?

Jeanne

We are finally to our last outfit analysis of this post: Jeanne. Who is, as you may already know, an entire reference to Joan of Arc. (Who I will call Jeanne d’Arc because I’m French) It’s kind of important for this analysis, so I’ll a make a quick summary of Jeanne d’Arc’s story in this introduction: during the 15th century, Jeanne d’Arc was a 13-year-old girl living with her family in a small village in France, one day, she heard voices from saints telling her to go the capital, to make the heir of the kingdom of France king, and free the country from the English invasion. She did exactly just that, winning a great battle in Orleans at 17, but was later captured by the English who burnt her alive at the age of 19, in Rouen. She changed the course of the Hundred Years’ War through her actions alone, was canonized in 1920 and became a Saint. Of course, our Jeanne in The Case Study of Vanitas is not the actual Jeanne d’Arc from that time, merely someone sharing her name. But given that she is known as a witch amongst the vampires, and her role as Luca’ chevalier (the heir of the throne), we can definitely see the similarities. But now that this reminder has been said, let’s go back to our clothes’ analysis!

Similarly, to Vanitas and Noé, Jeanne has a straightforward color palette made of magenta and white. As I mentioned in Dominique’s part of the analysis, the magenta is the symbol of the Crimson Vampires. The reason for this color to be the one affiliated to the crimson vampires instead of plain red is because magenta, like cyan and yellow, is one of the primary colors… and the VotBm’s blue is actually closer to a cyan than an actual blue. We are using the primary colors used when creating light here, and not the ones used in painting, hence why you must be slightly confused. Trust me, it makes sense. But in other words: if Vanitas represents the Blue Moon, Jeanne represents his opposite, the Crimson Moon.

As for her white, of course you can expect it to symbolize the Yang, but in Jeanne’s case, it seems slightly more complicated than that. If you look at her Bourreau outfit in her flashbacks, you can see it was entirely black. In that case, her white has nothing to do with Yang, but rather about how she is in a better place now, that she isn’t forced into darkness like she used to. Rather than give her some traits which could symbolize her, it rather shows her progress in life. Though I will still list some of the Yang traits that fits her: sun, spring, day, what expends, the sovereign, the eldest, marriage and birth, the word, and giving. (Some of the words I chose are based on speculations). We can also note that unlike our three other main characters, her outfit is entirely devoid of black, which serves for me to confirm to you that she is not Vanitas’ completion but his opposite.

Finally, for the cut of her outfit: MochiJun seemingly went for a mix between different coats and uniforms over the centuries for this one, the result is that the upper part of her outfit looks weirdly Russian with its closure on the side and the fur alongside the edges (I’ll suppose it was accidental). Though the lower part is clearly meant to serve as a reminder for who is her reference with the armor arts over her legs, as well as the round pattern around the edges of her socks with is reminiscent of edges found in some middle-age clothes.

It also, just like Vanitas’ clothes, looks pretty warm. As for the reasons for such a choice, I still don’t know them. Is it because she is supposed to bring warmth to Vanitas? But then why would she be needing it as well? Or maybe it simply means nothing. In any cases, we should know soon enough.

In conclusion: Jeanne outfit serves to represent her as Vanitas’ opposite. If Vanitas represents the Blue Moon, then Jeanne represents the Crimson Moon. If Vanitas represents the darkness, then she represents the light… But despite having such an opposition, they are not made to complete one another. Though it raises a question, if Jeanne is the Crimson Moon… then who is she really?

Final Thoughts :

This analysis is meant as a base for other analysis and/or theories, as such, most of my speculations were cut in order to allow you to form your own opinion on what I deduced. I could even go further and go on a full rent about the chromatic circle, primary colors (light) and what it could mean for the future of certain characters in VnC. Whether those details and peculiarities in their outfits were intentional or not, we can at least acknowledge how well they fit their character.

I hope you enjoyed your reading of this analysis as much as I suffered making it (4 draft of 7k words each), but the result paid off so well I can only feel pride. If you want to listen to my theories of VnC and colors, or what things I deduced from this analysis, don’t hesitate to go in my askbox, or my curiouscat to ask me anything. Though I warn you I doubt I could make such a complete analysis again before a long time.

Thank you for reading me, and I hope you have a nice day!

#Vnc #vnc vanitas #vanitas no shuki #les memoires de vanitas #vanitas no carte #the case study of vanitas #Noé Archiviste #Noe Archiviste #Dominique de Sade #jeanne vnc #Analysis

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