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#Idk if anybody else remembers being 14 but oh boy does that make sense
the-busy-ghost · 11 months
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Am re-reading Hogg's Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner and I know it's not a new or original thought but it's just striking to me again how young George (younger) and his brother Robert must have been during the tennis match and Black Bull mob scenes.
If the 'famous session' refers to the 1703 session of parliament (or even if it refers to the previous year's sitting which Queensberry also oversaw), and if old Dalcastle married in 1687 (or later), then at most George could have been 16 and his brother 15, and it's probable that both boys are younger.
I don't remember too many of the details from the first time I read this book so will have to finish it before I make any further judgement. However I don't think it detracts from Robert's culpability or nastiness in any way to take into account his probable age in the earlier portion of the narrative. I think makes for a more interesting reading when forcibly reminded that he's a young teenager. Even taking into account different social mores and expectations placed on children in both the period in which the novel is set, and the early 19th century when it was written, it seems to me that that's an element that will still have particular significance for readers in the 21st century, regardless of one's personal experience with extreme forms of Presbyterianism.
#I mean it's probably been said before I haven't read much analysis of the novel in a while- or at least not of the psychology aspect#But I do feel that the image you first get in your head is that Robert is at least in his late teens and early 20s#at the time of the tennis match nonsense- I.e. a grown up demonic genius albeit with a chip on his shoulder#I'd say he's probably about 14?#Idk if anybody else remembers being 14 but oh boy does that make sense#I mean he's still a very unpleasant teenage boy don't get me wrong but nonetheless#In our day and age even grown adults are regularly affected by all kinds of brainrot and conspiracy theory stuff#We live in the internet age but I'm not entirely sure that there aren't comparisons to be drawn#Between unpleasant child Robert - called a wonderful boy by his parents; convinced he is Elect#highly book smart but deeply aware that there is something wrong about his family#Being tempted continually by visions of the Devil and raised in an age of constant civil and religious debate and strife#Where every side is utterly convinced of the complete moral validity and right of their own particular views#And some kid today coming out with all sorts of absolute nonsense as a result of being exposed to internet brainrot#Be it fascism or misogyny or even political views that I agree with but can become dogma and conspiracy theory in the wrong hands#In particular Robert's been raised in a very dogmatic household but also told exceptions will be made for him because he's special#Also something something late 17th century print culture boom and propaganda wars vs 21st century internet etc is this anything#I'm not necessarily saying this is a story for our times all I'm saying is there are timeless qualities in it#(Obviously that's what makes it a classic it's just I tend to notice more the portrayals of ill-made marriage#or Edinburgh mob violence and was less interested in the psychology of Mummy's Little Fanatic on the first reading)#Possibly the early part of the novel accidentally gives the impression that Robert is slightly older#because of throwaway lines like George mistaking him for a student of divinity#Even if Robert had been attending the university though that doesn't track#Based on what I remember of early 16th century norms and what little I know of late 18th century stuff#It would be perfectly normal for university students in Scotland in this period to start around the age of 14#Some went even earlier- I definitely remember coming across lads who matriculated at the age of 12 or 13 or younger#Idk maybe I was the only one who had that particular image of him as a young adult in my head#Maybe I was the only one who was too stupid to work this out earlier and it affected my reading#But still if there's one thing I'm taking away from this re-read it's going to be 'Dear god that is a 13/14/15 year old boy'#That being said don't want to overdo it; as a former teenage girl I used to hate when reading the Crucible and people were all#Oh that's just OBVIOUSLY what all teenage girls are like so not trying to compartmentalise boys; but at the same time o.O
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the-acid-pear · 3 years
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I just can't get enough it seems, time to start the next Baki the Grappler book!
It seems that this one will take on the saga i saw on the anime (at least by the end) so that's exciting
Chapter 1
First off quality is SHIT lmao
Yesss i remember this. I still think that shit about everyone trembling is a lil... Mmmm bullshit.
Baki be like <:] but in a smug way
Look at Tokugawa my man
OH RIGHT HE LEFT THE TOURNAMENT WITH A CAST
This feels so random
Oh right the synchronicity shit
Baki is so -_- in this manga
Look at the old timer go
YEAH FR TOKUGAWA JUST BROUGHT EXPLOSIVES TO A SCHOOL FULL OF CHILDREN TO MAKE A SHITTY ANALOGY SHSHWKWGGE FREAK OLD MAN
Chapter 2
Ahegao
Epic grandpa
HO NICE
Mf really swam thru the Pacific ocean
Chapter 3
Huh i thought he was Scottish
This random guy was pretty interesting looking, the one executing Doyle
Fucked up shit how they still do this stuff
King, i can somehow still remember his voice in particular fsr
Also since no one reads this i will say it: Doyle does NOT look white ahagdbafhsdbc
I like that he didn't bother killing the doctor
Is that Strydum? 🥺👉👈
Chapter 4
Shagddjd i was going to say that, this dude could have easily taken a different path from violence
GAARN? MY MAN? MY BELOVED GARLAND? IS HE ALIVE STILL?!
FFS NOT FOR LONG HHH LOOK HOW THEY MASSACRED MY BOY...
I mean it's fair, Sirkosky uses weapons, but man, Garland... :'/
This all hits so different once you know the characters :]]]
Chapter 5
That pic is still so brutal
What an absolute troll shsshwgxgd
Also fun fact when i watched the anime i didn't pay much attention at first so I assumed the Russian was Spec (i didn't even know Sirkosky's name)
I love how that was unnecessary shagdhsr
ADAGDFAGAFAD this guy was also great
Spec was fucking insane man aggsggahsfg
I love he's full of tattoos
The absolutely king
OH RIGHT Spec is sus *laugh track*
Chapter 6
Oh hell yeah, grandpa's ex
Baki tf you doing there in the cover you madlad
...bottom storage.
THEY ARE SO MEAN LEAVE HIS SHORT ASS ALONE SHSGJSGS
He's my size btw
Was there a motive for him to be naked or was he just a freak btw?
I love the shape of his eyes ngl
I love how scared the guards are while he just calmly rambles
I don't wanna call yanagi my grandpa because i think yanagi can get it and it would be like calling him daddy but the Gilf™ is Dorian man life is so hard when you are me
I love Yanagi's face lol he's handsome
Chapter 7
Poor Baki lmao he just got better from the maximum tournament and now this
Lmao Baki has a point
Unnecessary, Doyle
Chapter 8
I love how they were recruiting dangerous mfs to beat up this random guy bc his vibes are fucked up
This guy looked a lot like jack
You gotta be brave to shove a knife that sharp into your pants
I love how Baki literally did nothing to em
Baki's face just looks wrong this isn't my beloved child
Imagine you are about to fight this mf and he just shoves his hand inside his pants
Chapter 9
This dude really looks like, fully japanese jack hanma
JWGWKEGWKSGE I LOVE HIM
I love how Spec just showed up dressed up as a fucking monk or something
Chapter 10
You guys know, Dorian reminds me of my now dead great grandfather, with the moustache look even more.
Not impressed, 15 yo Hanayama did the same when throwing a tantrum
He's so insane i luv him
Okay but look at the cut of that outfit look at how well it hugs his chest and waist but flows bellow... Spec my dude you could have been a mad good model 😐 he's even giving me gender envy! 🥺
I love how Baki used both his hands for the handshake
Chapter 11
Ho, speak of the devil, i was just talking of this fucker with Blood
Mf got so old
I like how there was no motive for him to be naked he literally is just Like That
Also it's from here that he got that wasp waist lmao
Mf just flexing at this point lmao
GRANDPA!! <3
Yanagi got cake
That's so unnecessary rude, obsessed. Also, as if you weren't old Yanagi. I see why they broke up now ;/
Chapter 12
11 and 12 are the same fsr
Chapter 13
I honestly wonder where these prisoners got their clothes, like, aside from Doyle that one time everyone else is never shown shopping or even owning money
Also i love the fact that on a daily basis i dress the same as Spec, that definitely says something bout me jagsjsgwhwfwg 😭
To be honest, considering the size of Spec's body, they should definitely feed him more
He didn't wash his hands 😢
Dick and balls too strong ajgshsgsg
I love how fucking, polite he is.
Oh i see, i thought he might have stolen a wallet or something but nah
Btw i genuinely don't remember shit JAGSKSGWJGS even if it watched the anime i forgot most of this
Chapter 14
GOD the way the anime butchered Katsumi, he's so handsome in the manga in comparison 😐
Also i like how they aren't explaining this like, Katsumi was the one who lost, did he wait until Retsu was okay to fight again in HIS ("") dojo?!
RETSU STOP DOING THESE SORT OF TRICKS THAT'S PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE AJDGSJSG
HE'S JUST BUILT DIFFERENT
Okay he actually explained, oddly nice of Retsu to accept tho
Hoho this scene hits different now that i know and like Katsumi
Also I'm not even gonna question where Doppo is, dude is never just around skdgksgd
Chapter 15
I love this genre of cover
WHITE BOY SJDGSJGSHS-
I love that retsu is just watching, he's still an asshole QJGSJSGWH
If i didn't know Katsumi I would say he died
I did actually think he had died when watching the anime
Retsu still has his thicc ass i see
Chapter 16
See all this makes sense now that i know retsu and the shit he has seen and been thru!
Angry lad, lucky his hair didn't burn
I DIDNT EVEN REALIZE HE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH HIS SCREAM
Chapter 17
Ahegao in the cover
I'm looking at the pages and I'm obsessed with Doppo being described as a "bold, badass karate master", it's so accurate <3
Also Igari being called eccentric, and the mention he defeated Mount Toba!! <3
Baki is slowly looking more like Baki
"my mother is dying"
Tasks keep failing successfully
Chapter 18
mAh boy...
That happens and it's the worst
Musashi you good boy 🥺
Chapter 19
Igari <33
That's insane
Chapter 20
I love that Igari looks legitimately worried and sad, not sweating tho
I love how he didn't have any serious damage until the punches like, okay.
Poor Igari tho
DID HE CHEW EM OFF OR SOMETHING? SHSHWGEGCH
Was anybody going to tell me is Sikorsky and not Sirkosky?
Also i love how legitimately scared Tokugawa is, probably more than when Yujiro picked him up
Chapter 21
The heights are so off in this saga
Oh my fucking god i didn't know Spec was 221
Either heights are all over the place or Yanagi is not 160
Either way HOW CAN YOU BE THAT SMALL? 🤣
GAFSFWEAD Tokugawa like "i own this place 😐"
Doyle is still the most decent one of the bunch
URSURSUTSUSTSRU
LOOK AT YANAGI DORIAN AND SIKORSKY ALREADY GETTING THEIR HANDS READY SBDGSHW
I googled how big Andreas from the tournament was and like, 2.40 😦
LET'S GOOOOO EVEN WITH A BEARD OMFG 😳😳😳
I see Hanayama descended into alcoholism after losing in the tournament. Also tf is with that bag? Was he hiking or something?
Jsgsjsgd Shibukawa is so excited too
I think this is chronically the first time Doppo appears with fully casual clothes, usually he either was in a suit or in his karate uniform
I'm straight up simping to the public now sgsjsgwhw
Chapter 22
LOOK AT THESE DUDES..... 💞
FUCK I WAS GONNA SAY THERE WERE MORE BAD THAN GOOD GUYS THEN LOOKED DOWN AND REALIZED THAT NO, SHIBUKAWA WAS JUST NEARLY OUT OF FRAME 😭
They all look so upset about that information
SIKORSKY NAME GOT SPELLED AS SILCOSKI...
Looking at them drives me insane i developed such a bond with all these fighters
I haven't seen Doppo this excited since last time his wife showed up
BAKI SWEARING?! 😰
How did Tokugawa grab Baki's shoulder?
ALSO WHY TF IS BAKI SO SURPRISED AS IF HE DIDNT GO AROUND BEATING UP PEOPLE WHEN HE WAS 13...
Don't worry Baki y'all will, Tokyo is not that big it seems
Shibukawa swearing 😨
"Imagine being mid but and Spec pulls up on you" "imagine having sex and she takes the mask and it's fucking Spec"
To be fair i would fuck a 2.21 muscular lady without going "hmmm this doesn't seem like a good idea..." in any moment
Chapter 23
I love how Dorian is just looking up
ACTUALLY ALL THEIR STANCES, Yanagi making dead eye contact with Gouki, Sikorsky with a firm pose just as Hanayama, Doyle with hiss chest up but eyes down giving a sense of pride, and, well, then there's Spec being Spec.
I like seeing Sikorsky having fun
I love Spec he played so smart SGSGSGS
😳 love wins!
Oh i had already forgotten about the dojo
Old man Dorian just has that effect on people
Threesome i see /j
He really was just fucking hiking i would love if they ever explained that ough 🥺
Did his facial hair just disappear?? STSGSFSD
BWHEKEGWJG THEY REALLY JUST FORGOT TO ADD IT FOR ONE PANEL IM OBSESSED
Such a good kick tho
The relationship these men can have is so oddly nice like not Doppo and Retsu specifically but all of the fighters in general. Like many of them barely know each other, but they all know their fighting styles and respect each other, plus have no reason to be in bad terms with one another and specially not now that they are all fighting for the same cause. It's just so nice to see em idk JAGSHS
Hey Igari.
Chapter 24
Thank God Doppo went <3 again it had been so long
Babe are you okay? You hadn't put a lil heart in your speech bubble for a while...
King really punched the fire
I will chose to believe that's true bc it's impressive 😍
You know it's funny like, Katsumi is mad good but he doesn't has as much experience as his dad and that leaves him in disvantage
Hehe i remember that guy
The manga is so much better than the anime ffs
I love that he didn't even realize
Chapter 25
Manga i don't think that's science
Also Baki just chilling with some doves lmao
I'm looking thru old messages see how my og reaction to this was
Huh i found nothing, that's odd. Well my reaction would have probably been like NOOOOO anyway so, y'all can imagine it
You left my dilf handless you fucking asshole good thing he has a wife
Imagine this dude cuts your hand and then just flexes his knowledge about science or whatever
HSSGGSFS THEY FIXED THE NO BEARD ERROR
Illiterate king <3
A guy did this to me once btw!!! Obviously in way smaller scale but he just touched something and the bleeding soon stopped!!!!
Honestly that's the most huge dick energy thing Doppo has ever done
Pfff I'm starting to remember why i liked Doppo so much 🥴
Bitches confused over him running away, tf was he supposed to do? He played it smart since there are no rules
Though yeah an eye and NOW a hand, insane
Chapter 26
Sjshhdhsn tanuki?
Oh, fox, he was calling him slick
Manga is pretty faster than the anime
Chapter 27
Where's your honor, Igari...
He is right sadly enough 😔
Oh i keep forgetting Igari's nature, he was probably trying to pull his silly little tricks again
This is just brutal honestly
Hehe this time i didn't get scared ☺️
I like that at least I'm not the only one who needs their mind off the gutter
Chapter 28
Love seeing em datin <3
He's so aggressive accidentally i love these dorks sm 😍🥺💞
SPEC FFS SJGDHWGW
Chapter 29
SPEC FOR FUCKS SAKE SJSVSJWGSH
Hanayama is such a real bro man
I LOVE THAT HE WAS JUST STALKING BAKI TOO BTW SJDGJDGDHSBDGDGS
To think i will still love hanayama but for entirely different reasons 😌
Chapter 30
Kaoru looks different but idk how
What the fuck is Spec even saying?
The fact that that makes no sense, i still love it a lot tho.
ALSO I ADORE HOW QUIET HANAYAMA IS WHEN FIGHTING
Okay Spec really has a point it really is beautiful
GOD I'M STARTING TO UNDERSTAND THESE CHARACTERS TOO MUCH I NEED HELP AJDGSJSGSHS 😭
But it's beautiful in the sense like, look how built he is! Look at all those scars!!! It IS beautiful it's a masterpiece!!!!!!!
"i choose to believe this is how hanayama always undresses" KSHSKDGSJ THE AMOUNT OF SUITS THIS MAN DESTROYS.. OBSESSED
Though yeah Hanayama in general is also beautiful isn't he?
Chapter 31
I would sob man look at him. Look at Shiba.
NO ONE RISKS HIS LIFE MORE THAN SHIBA YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE I STILL HOLD A LOT OF RESPECT FOR HIM!
A BENCH...
I really don't get why he's letting himself get hit, is he just flexing?
I cannot way to see him do his Technique ™
Chapter 32
Manga is so much superior to the anime, like, i haven't complained about Spec even once bc he isn't annoying anyone, in the anime he was so infuriating!!
I love when they just steal their standing poses sjsgjssgsh
That distortion effect so good
Chapter 33
I still think it's weird they used humans and not machines, though it was effective
I love how Spec managed to punch that statue without calling the attention of much people that's impressive
And i love that he keeps saying man he sounds like me with bro
Hanayama my beloved
Chapter 34
Yeah I'm not reading all that 😐
Oh this explains the holes in his clothes
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I'm so so sorry but I have to: Werner for the character meme (and/or Chuck McGill, if you can't think of anything!)
What the hell, I'm gonna do Werner AND Chuck
Werner
Fav thingabout him: He is so sweet; if I had a German uncle or grandpa or something, I'dwant him to be mine. He obviously takes his work very seriously too. He(initially) seems like a very cautious, careful sort of guy...unfortunatelythis attitude does not extend to all aspects of his life.
Least favthing: He's too sweet, dammit. His naivete and trusting nature made megenuinely angry, because I couldn't believe anyone could be so stupid aboutanything when he seemed fairly smart about everything else. I don't think youhave to be "street-smart" to understand that breaking out of an enclosedcompound without permission isn't the sort of thing you'd be allowed to getaway with. I was annoyed at how he felt like a plot device at the endthere--that he just existed to force Mike to have to kill him. It's a fault ofthe writing more than the character. Everyone could see the end coming from amile away, which is (as far as I can remember) unprecedented in the series.Even things that were heavily telegraphed and seemed obvious usually carriedsome sort of unforeseen twist, i.e. everyone thinking the lantern was going tobe involved in Chuck's death, but not knowing it was going to be a suicide. Thesecond they showed Mike building up a relationship with Werner, everyone knewexactly where it was headed. Also, this is a weird pet peeve, but I hate how healways called Mike "Michael". Bro, you've been working with him formonths, you are the only one who calls him that.
Fav line:(agh, unfortunately I can't recall any because I don't have any way ofrewatching season 4 at the moment. I love that he was courteous enough totranslate into English that he felt like he was going to throw up in the bumpyvan ride.)
brOTP: Him& Mike as cute old man drinking buddies.
OTP: Werner& his unseen wife, I guess. (That phone call before his death was so sad. I hope nothing happens to her, but this is the Breaking Bad Cinematic Universe, so bad things often happen to innocent people.)
nOTP: idk,Werner/Kai? I haven't really seen him shipped with anybody so I can't say Ihave any strong opinions on the matter.
randomheadcanon: (again, I need to rewatch all of season 4, because I remember thestory arcs, but not enough of the little details in dialogue and stuff.)
unpopularopinion: I have to admit, I don't know enough of what the popular opinions onWerner are to know what an unpopular opinion would be. I liked him, I just wishhis character arc felt less contrived and that he was treated like less of adevice. I also have seen some people in some places comparing him to Walt,which doesn't really make sense to me, because personality-wise they're justtoo far removed from each other. (Then again, people were even comparing dopeyPryce to Walter White, which was also a stretch!)
song Iassociate w/ him: I...I have no idea! Sorry. (So long, farewell, aufwiedersehen, goodbye?)
fav picture: the cute little drawings @callmcgills did of him! (Also, ugh, the shot where he is, uh, shot...is beautiful. Depressing, but cinematically beautiful. I’m not posting that here though.)
 Chuck
Fav thingabout him: Honestly, as a fellow cowardly, anxiety-ridden, socially maladroit, perfectionistolder child, aspects of him are extremely relatable, frightening as that may beto admit. (My younger brother is of the slacker/moocher variety, rather thanthe con man variety, though.) I don't agree with everything he does, but I understandwhy he does it. (This is actually pretty similar to my attitude towardsSkyler's actions in Breaking Bad--I don't necessarily agree with her decisions,but I mostly understand why she acts the way she does.)
Least favthing: I think he should've been willing to at least put Jimmy on some sort ofprobationary path to HHM after he landed Sandpiper. HHM was under no obligationto hire Jimmy after he passed the bar (a lot of fandom seems to feel otherwise,which makes no sense! I don't think any other firm would've wanted to hireJimmy either!) Jimmy probably would've still managed to screw something up, butat least then if Chuck wanted to officially bar him from working for HHM forgood, Jimmy would know why, and what it was that he had done to cause that. Itdoes no good to punish someone if he doesn't even understand he's beingpunished, which is what the whole issue is in the first place with Chuck goingbehind Jimmy's back and using Howard as the perpetual bearer of bad news.
Fav line:"Because if there's one thing kids love, it's local printjournalism."
brOTP: lmao Chuck is bros with nobody except his space blanket, and his ol'sipping-scotch-and-chortling companion Howard, before that relationship gotdestroyed...
OTP: ...althoughI must also confess a SHAMEFUL desire to ship Chuck/Howard, because it's gotsuch a messed up power dynamic, because they've known each other for at least18 years, because Howard's clearly still so much in awe of Chuck (which Chuckprobably enjoys), and because neither of them seems to have any other friendsor close relationships. (Are we ever going to learn what's up with Howard'swedding ring? Even my mom thinks Howard is gay at this point! And what's upwith papa Hamlin? Did he die? Retire?) Canon-wise, I'm actually really curiousabout Chuck & Rebecca's relationship, because I have to wonder what it washe did that caused her to divorce him, but not bear any particular grudge oranimus towards him afterwards. He was clearly really upset about the divorce,but doesn't bear any ill-will towards her either. She doesn't appear to enteredinto any new relationship after the divorce either. It's all very mysterious.
nOTP: I can'ttell if this person was serious or not, but I swear I remember seeing someonepropose some theory that Kim had fucked Chuck at some point, and that's gonnaget a BIG NO from me.
randomheadcanon: oh god I've got like five hundred of them at this point. Themassive infodump that was Chuck's obituary in the season 4 premiere contributedto a lot of them, I think. I imagine Chuck's freshman year of college, at age14, was absolute hell for him. He was so proud to get accepted to an Ivy Leagueschool, but had been upset it wasn't a more prestigious one, like Harvard,Yale, or Princeton. (He had applied to them and had a few interviews, but unbeknownstto him, he had been heavily penalized in their byzantine admissions proceduresbecause, despite his sterling academic record, they didn’t find him outgoing or athleticenough.) His parents put him on the train to Philadelphia by himself, with afew suitcases, a map, and $50. He had no problems getting to the university,but was pretty overwhelmed right off the bat by the fact that everyone else wasolder and wealthier than him; he had dealt with this to some extent in high school, butnot to this degree (I headcanon his fictional alma mater, Francis Xavier HighSchool, as a typical Jesuit all-boys preparatory school that draws heavily fromupper-middle-class suburban families). Here he was, a literal child, thrustinto the adult world, and the world of the elites, at that. He probably feltself-conscious about things he hadn't even realized he could feelself-conscious about before, and spent at least a couple nights sobbing intohis pillow, and praying that his roommate couldn't hear him. He made a coupledesperate attempts to fit in, with a relatively low level of success (e.g. goingto a party and trying to impress people there by playing piano, only to get abeer spilled on him instead), before deciding it wasn't worth it and he wouldthrow himself singlemindedly into his classes and extracurriculars. He had hisfirst-ever panic attack sometime during his first semester, and wound up at thecampus doctor's office because he had convinced himself he was having a heart attack.On being told he was physically fine, he was indignant, but all the same, henever told his family about the incident, or anyone else either. Somewherearound this time, he also gets a letter from his parents, telling him he'sgoing to be a big brother in a few months, and won't this be exciting for him?(He wants to tell them his life is too exciting for him as it is, but saysnothing, instead writing back that he is sure having a younger sibling to helplook after will be the greatest experience of his life. He almost convinceshimself that he means it.)
unpopularopinion: I DON'T HATE CHUCK. (The most unpopular opinion of all!) He's myfavorite character on the show, with the obvious disclaimer that saying acharacter is my favorite doesn't mean I approve of all the character's actions,etc. Also, I know he's just a fictional character, but I'm still pissed offabout people celebrating that he killed himself & saying they hope it waspainful & stuff like that. Like, how much of an asshole do you have to be?What a horrible thing to say.
song Iassociate w/ him: Burning Down The House j/k, probably Faure's Sicilienne,because I too, cannot play it on piano without screwing up
fav picture: Not a picture, but I can’t resist.
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4, 5, 8, 13, 19 fOR ALL OF THEM
OH BOY HERE WE GO
Kuusou:
01. Full name: Kuu-Xhira (yeah in this instance Kuusou is probably just a nickname)02. Best friend: Marayn Llunela (another character I made but I still have to develop him completely)03. Sexuality: Asexual heteroromantic04. Favorite color: Navy blue05. Relationship status: single (for now 👀)06. Ideal mate: she doesn’t really care about looks (they have their weight at the beginning of the relationship, but then their importance fades away), so she’s usually attracted by someone who shares her interests, treats her and others kindly, and is rather aloof and laid-back like she is. Also, if the other person has similar life experiences to her, that’s a big plus.07. Turn-ons: nothing relevant I think lmao08. Favorite food: rice09. Crushes: Marayn 👀10. Favorite music: pretty much any instrumental music11. Biggest fear: the dark (yeah nothing original but that’s just the truth buddy lmao)12. Biggest fantasy: just living a quiet life, possibly with Marayn, in a small cozy home away from all the dangers and crazy stuff. For now, she’s had enough.13. Bad habits: she bites her nails lmao14. Biggest regret: even if she doesn’t admit it, not even to herself almost, she regrets losing control and taking revenge on the man who killed her father (and tried to pass the homicide off as suicide) by killing his entire family, which then led her to escape her home (Akavir). Also it was all just… very traumatic. She doesn’t regret killing her father’s killer and anyone associated with the crime, though.15. Best kept secrets: any secrets are safe with her. Probably because she forgets most of them lmao16. Last thought: idk man I think she would just be too shocked because after having survived destroying her father’s killer’s house and family, and having survived all the dangers of Tamriel… She sorta forgot she could die at any moment? She has also become more and more detached with life, so that adds to the shock.17. Worst romantic experience: nothing because this nerd never had a relationship before can you believe it18. Biggest insecurity: probably the biggest one she has that makes her feel just… desperate is that her father is probably disgusted, from the afterlife, of what she did, and that he doesn’t love her anymore. She is trying to be the good person she’s always been before the accident, and is trying to find redemption, but still. This doesn’t erase what she has done.19. Weapon of choice: Akaviri katana, spear and destruction magic (mostly fire)20. Role Model: her father, of course.
Senkyukan
01. Full name: just… Senkyukan. Never thought she needs to have a surname02. Best friend: she definitely has people she can call best friends back at her home galaxy (the Andromeda Galaxy), but now that she is in a new one, she doesn’t really have anybody. Zahirus is probably the closest thing to it lmao03. Sexuality: she doesn’t really have the common concept of sexuality, but the closest thing that describes her is asexual (again lmao)04. Favorite color: just any colour you can find in space. From the pitch black of black holes and space itself, the many bright colours of nebulaes and supernovas, and the bright white light of the stars.05. Relationship status: single06. Ideal mate: someone who is smart, curious and logical, and someone who, especially when studying something, doesn’t just theorize, but also works to demonstrate the theory. And someone who likes to explore space as much as she does lmao07. Turn-ons: nothing08. Favorite food: anything seasoned with blue spice. It helps her calm down and sleep09. Crushes: no one so far10. Favorite music: she finds what it’s commonly referred to as “vaporwave, synthwave and lo-fi” fascinating.11. Biggest fear: this is something that she discovered when she left Andromeda but she is actually terrified of being completely alone, with no way to contact anybody, in the void of space. She likes to be alone, but not completely alone, where she can’t talk to anybody if she wanted to.12. Biggest fantasy: being able to expand her empire throughout this new galaxy (in a diplomatic way though, she doesn’t like war, it’s tiring. Basically she’d have many colonies in many solar systems, but also a big web of allies that help her protect the colonies). And then maybe retiring on a tropical planet.13. Bad habits: she mostly just has weird quirks that back home are normal but in this new galaxy are just weird so yeah14. Biggest regret: sometimes she regrets leaving her galaxy and her home, especially when she is left alone, with nothing to do but staying still and think for a while. This is why she is constantly looking for something to do. She just doesn’t want to feel lonely.15. Best kept secrets: she will keep the most important ones to the person that told them to her… But if they fuck her or her friends up, she will use them to blackmail them, without regret. Plus, even if it doesn’t seem like it, she’s good at remembering them and is a very good listener.16. Last thought: if she dies while being in the new galaxy (and it will probably happen since she is thinking of staying here), her last thought would definitely go to her old home. It will just be very nostalgic, but ultimately she is grateful of the chances she was given to explore and discover new things independently. Also, she’d wish to meet her old friends and Zahirus in the next life, too (she believes in a sort of reincarnation, where the consciousness of the person gets transferred to someone who has just born)17. Worst romantic experience: I like to think that she had a super awkward and short relationship with a childhood friend when she was like 14 lmfaoo and after that she sorta stayed away from relationships.18. Biggest insecurity: she’s afraid of not being sharp and smart enough for her job. She’s afraid of not being able to understand something (when it happens she gets super stressed out and mad. It’s one of the few times where she loses her stoic temper)19. Weapon of choice: she likes using her spaceship weapons (so like lasers, bombs and stuff), and when she has to go on an adventure on a planet, she prefers ranged combat and uses two laser pistols. When she is forced to close combat, she uses a short electrocuting sword.20. Role Model: renowned scientists, both old and new, inspire her with their method and their logic. She wants to be one of them.
Zahirus
01. Full name: again, just Zahirus lmao02. Best friend: he’s not very good with people and doesn’t care much about relationships, so no one so far. He has taken a liking for Senkyukan though03. Sexuality: straight04. Favorite color: crimson and dark blue05. Relationship status: single06. Ideal mate: a badass lady who can take care of herself, has strong morals and is loyal to the people she loves. Also these are basically the qualities he’s supposed to have and he’d like to have (and used to have), so I think he wants to find them in a partner in the hopes of learning them again.07. Turn-ons: …badassery.08. Favorite food: meat seasoned with a lot of red spice. Tbh he loves red spice so much that I think he would just eat that with nothing else lmao09. Crushes: he’s unsure, but he would say no one. Although he was *very* impressed with Sen when she destroyed a fleet he sent on one of her colonies to conquer it after hearing of her new, still weak empire. Yeah their first meeting didn’t go very well lmao10. Favorite music: military marches from his homeworld (which is called Nox btw) played at very, very high volume11. Biggest fear: his bad actions catching up to him, especially now that he is trying to change; not being able to protect his people and especially his homeworld.12. Biggest fantasy: becoming the person he was meant to be and wanted to be :(13. Bad habits: sometimes he smokes… Not often, usually just when he’s very stressed, and doesn’t want to risk showing weaknesses. 14. Biggest regret: he regrets so many things he’s done lmao he regrets the years he’s passed being just a power-hungry, amoral warmonger, he regrets the many useless wars he’s waged and the innocent people he’s killed, just to intimidate others and feel powerful, but without actually being useful to his empire and his people. I mean, in his society war is a primary aspect, but he lost control. His allies choose to remain allies probably just because of fear, and because he is effectively very powerful and useful to them now. 15. Best kept secrets: he keeps secrets when it’s convenient for him, but still can’t actually care for the person. He’s very good at keeping his own secrets, though.16. Last thought: it depends on when he dies. Should he die before feeling like he’s redeemed himself… he would just be full of regret. He would just think about the wrong things he did, over and over, until he dies. If he is able to redeem himself, he would probably smirk or laugh a bit, and mentally thank all the people who helped him (mostly Sen and Zenith). Though his very final thoughts would probably go to Nox and his people.17. Worst romantic experience: he never had much time for romance as he was busy training to become a pilot and generally was never romantically interested in the people around him… so nothing serious.18. Biggest insecurity: not being strong enough to atone for his sins and become a better person and an example of the qualities of his people. 19. Weapon of choice: he just loves bombs. The more powerful and flashy they are, the better. When he goes on an adventure on a planet, he still makes sure his weapons are as flashy and powerful as possible… So he likes using missile launchers lmao20. Role Model: I think that it doesn’t make much sense for him to follow one single person, since pretty much all the people (or at least the most prominent and respected figures) of his empire follow the philosophy of Force, which is what he too is meant to follow (and wants to follow). Force implies the use of violence (which is viewed as a natural thing, which exists everywhere), but also complete selflessness when it comes to defending one’s empire, people and friends.
Zenith
01. Full name: just Zenith02. Best friend: no one. He’s choosing to distance himself from his old friends because he’s starting to see very big differences in their ways of thinking, which makes them conflict.03. Sexuality: bisexual04. Favorite color: teal05. Relationship status: single06. Ideal mate: open-minded, kind person who is willing to share - and if not, accept and respect - his views. He also tends to sympathize with lonely, isolated people (especially those who themselves chose to go in isolation)07. Turn-ons: …I can’t really imagine one right now lmao08. Favorite food: minty tea made with green spice09. Crushes: no one10. Favorite music: opera and classical music in general11. Biggest fear: being manipulated into becoming just another overly-fanatical zealot by his empire and not being able to realize it12. Biggest fantasy: being able to help his people change their views on non-religious folks or folks who simply have a different religion, and change the ways of trying to convert them13. Bad habits: he tends to worry too much and really shows how worried he is, mostly by walking around the room non-stop lmao14. Biggest regret: before his job as a captain, he really didn’t have a sort of will of his own, because of the way he was educated. So he used methods that go completely against his actual morals, but he feels pretty pathetic for not being able to realize it before. 15. Best kept secrets: he’s a good boy and basically never reveals any secrets, not even to blackmail someone16. Last thought: pretty unoriginal, but his last thoughts would of course go to Spode (the god he believes in), thanking him for the life he’s been given, and asking for forgiveness.17. Worst romantic experience: nothing original he’s been with a girl for a while and really wanted to marry her but then he discovered that the thot was cheating on him (she honestly underestimated his intelligence, and ignored the fact that the boy doesn’t let anyone fuck him up lmao) and was pretty damn shocked and disappointed (read: has been scared of romantically loving someone deeply since)18. Biggest insecurity: he has the constant fear of being an easily manipulated person. He constantly has to check wether the actions he’s doing really correspond with his morals, and is not being influenced by someone else.19. Weapon of choice: generally uses violence as a last resort, but when forced to he uses weapons that apply various effects (poison, stun, mind control etc.). Also he always gives his enemies a chance, though if they waste it he kills them without too much regret.20. Role Model: like anyone else who follows the same religion, his role model is his god Spode. Of course, he knows he can’t be like him and would never dare to think he can reach him.
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here’s the second post of questions for my Voltron OCs! these are about my sweet boy, Tyzh:
1. What do they smell like? - he smells very clean like all the time, he’s the cleanest smelling Galra you’ll ever meet LOL
2. What is their voice like? - John Boyega
3. What is their biggest motivator? - fear tbh, he does everything out of fear
4. What is their most embarrassing memory? - too many to name LOL
5. How do they deal with/react to pain? - crying, sobbing, that sort of thing
6. What do they like to wear? - he wears his armor all the time, it’s the only clothes he has
7. Which of their relationships have impacted them most positively? - Thace, because he was the first person to ever be nice to Ty, and Fae because she gave him a second chance and gave him a new home away from the Galra army
8. What’s the weirdest thing they’ve ever eaten? - all Altean food is weird LOL
9. Describe the way that they sleep. - he struggles getting to sleep sometimes, and he will wake up at the drop of a hat. thunderstorms are the worst, he’ll stay awake through the whole storm, poor baby
10. What is their favorite food/kind of food? - he likes veggies and other foods like that, he’s not much of a meat eater
11. What do they feel most insecure about? - everything LOL
12. How do they like to dress? - after moving into the castle, he mostly wears his suit minus the armor, so it’s just a skin-tight bodysuit most of the time LOL
13. How do they react to feelings of guilt? - he’ll get very upset, probably start crying
14. How do they react to/deal with betrayal? - again, he’ll get upset and start crying
15. What is their greatest achievement? - despite how much he hates it, he’s actually a really good shot, like he hardly ever misses LOL
16. What are they like when they’ve gotten too little sleep? - he’s used to not getting a lot of sleep, so nothing too different
17. What are they like when they’re drunk? - very VERY hyper. he’d probably literally start bouncing off the walls LOL
18. What kind of music do they enjoy? - anything calm and relaxing, he’d probably listen to a lot of classical music on earth
19. Are they right or left handed? - right
20. Fears? - everything
21. Favorite kind of weather? - a nice, sunny day, maybe a gentle breeze, anything that’s relaxing
22. Favorite color? - he loves the color pink, idek why, he just thinks it’s a really pretty color. he would absolutely wear pink clothes on earth LOL
23. Do they collect anything? - no, but he’d probably start collecting books to read if given the chance
24. Do they prefer either hot or cold weather more? - neither, they both make him uncomfortable LOL
25. What is their eye color? - yellow
26. What is their race/ethnicity? - Galra
27. Hair color? - he’s purple all over, but has a white strip of hair that goes from his forehead all the way down to the bottom of his neck; he keeps it pulled into a tiny ponytail at the bottom of his neck all the time
28. Are they happy where they are currently? - oh yes, very happy, for the first time in his life *cries softly*
29. Are they a morning person? - he’s been conditioned to be so, but he sleeps in whenever he can
30. Sunrise or sunset? - sunset
31. Are they more messy or more organized? - organized, he doesn’t like clutter
32. Pet peeves? - when other people are making noise while he’s trying to get some peace and quiet
33. Do they own any objects of significant personal importance? - no, he doesn’t have anything except his armor and his gun
34. Least favorite food? - the frickin food goo LOL
35. Least favorite color? - black and purple... (this has no affect on his feelings about Shiro tho)
36. Least favorite smell? - whatever the food goo smells like :P
37. When was the last time they cried? - he cries like all the time idk
38. Were they with anybody the last time they cried? - again idk, maybe? Fae tries to comfort him when he cries about stuff
39. Tell us about one of the times they got injured? - he’s gotten slapped in the face for disobeying orders before...
40. Do they have any scars? - probably just a few small ones?
41. Do they struggle with any mental health issues? - maaaaaajor PTSD from all the crap he had to go through in the Galra army. especially in regards to all the people he’s had to kill...
42. Do they have any bad habits? - he tends to freak out over the smallest things, everything’s a big deal to him apparently LOL
43. Why might someone dislike them? - he could definitely come across as pathetic and weak to someone else
44. Why might someone love them? - he’s an absolute sweetheart and so gentle and kind, and you better believe he’d fight to protect his friends
45. Do they believe in ghosts? - unfortunately LOL
46. Is there anyone they would trust with their lives? - Fae and the paladins, Allura and Coran, and the Blade of Marmora
47. Are they romantically interested in anyone? - sort of? he has strong feelings for Fae, romantic or not
48. Are they dating/married to anyone? - if Fae didn’t get with Keith, she would probably end up with Ty instead
49. Do they like surprises? - N O
50. When is their birthday? - sometime in the fall, no exact date yet
51. How do they usually celebrate their birthday? - he’s never had his birthday celebrated before :c
52. Do they have any family? - nope, he doesn’t remember his real family at all. Fae and the paladins are the closest thing he has to family now
53. Are they close to their family? - he’s only really close to Fae
54. What is their MBTI type? - he came out as ISFJ! just like me! :D
55. What is their zodiac sign? - *shrugs*
56. What Hogwarts House would they be in? - probably Hufflepuff
57. What D&D alignment are they? - Lawful Neutral, definitely
58. Do they ever have nightmares? If so, what about? - his life is a friggin nightmare ROFL
59. What are their views on death? - terrible, awful, he hates it so much
60. What is something that they’re sure to laugh at? - he doesn’t really laugh too much; Fae tries to get him to laugh sometimes, and she’s the only one who can do it, no one else knows how to make him laugh
61. When bored, how do they pass time? - he’d probably listen to music and/or start humming or singing, he gets music stuck in his head all the time
62. Do they enjoy being outside? - nooooo too many scary things
63. Do they have an accent? - British, like John Boyega’s real voice
64. Upon seeing a slice of chocolate cake, what is their first reaction? - he has no idea wtf that thing is, it looks like feces, GET IT AWAY
65. If they knew they were going to die, what would they do/say? - he would just cry a lot and cling to whoever was closest to him
66. How do they feel about sex? - ok I guess? he’s never really had time to think about it, plus he doesn’t think anyone would ever wanna do it with him...
67. What is their sexuality? - hetero. but he miiiight be bi-romantic, I’m not sure...
68. Do they become squeamish at the sight of blood? - heck yeah, he gags at the sight of it
69. Is there anything that they find really gross? - too many things to name LOL
70. Which TV Trope(s) best describes them? - COWARDLY LION
71. Do they enjoy helping people? - yes, as long as nothing bad happens
72. Are they allergic to anything? - I don’t think so
73. Do they have a pet? - nope
74. Are they quick to anger? What are they like when they loose their temper? - he like, never gets angry, only kinda frustrated sometimes
75. How patient are they? - usually pretty patient, unless there’s something scary or threatening around, then GET HIM TF OUTTA THERE
76. Are they good at cooking? - probably not, he has no idea how to cook LOL
77. Favorite insult? Do they insult people often? - nope, he doesn’t wanna pick fights
78. How do they act when they’re particularly happy? - he giggles when he’s really happy, it’s adorable X3
79. What do they do when they learn about other people’s fears? - he tries to be encouraging and tell them at least they’re not scared of everything like he is LOL
80. Are they trustworthy? - yes, despite what you might think. if you need him, he’ll come through for you, absolutely
81. Do they try to hide their emotions? Are they good at it? - no he’s VERY open about his emotions and feelings
82. Do they exercise regularly? - he used to when he was in the army, but not so much on the castle, he’d rather chill all the time LOL
83. Are they comfortable with the way they look? - he’s never really thought about the way he looks before? so yeah I guess??
84. What are some physical features that they find attractive on people? - physical strength and just being able to protect him if he needed it haha
85. What kind of personalities do they find attractive? - supportive, friendly, and sympathetic
86. Do they like sweet foods? - yes, but he rarely gets to eat them until he moves into the castle
87. What is their age? - 21 human years
88. Are they tall or short or somewhere in between? - very tall, he’s one of the taller Galras actually
89. Do they wear glasses or contacts? -  nope, but he would look SO cute in glasses OMG *3*
90. Do they consider themselves attractive? - *shrugs*
91. What is their sense of humor like? - he only finds specific people funny AKA just Fae LOL
92. What mood are they most often in? - P A N I C
93. What kinds of things anger them? - when someone he cares about gets hurt
94. Outlook on life? - everything is out to get me nowhere’s safe I’m probably gonna die tomorrow slkdjfguifdksjd
95. What kind of things make them sad/depressed? - when he feels like he’s let someone down... including himself...
96. What is their greatest weakness? - thinking he’s not as brave as he actually is and just not having confidence in himself at all
97. What is their greatest strength? - the fact that he IS really brave when he wants to be and that he’s super reliable in a pinch
98. Something that they regret? - being a part of the Galra army at all
99. Biggest accomplishment? - putting his skills to good use with the paladins instead of the Galra army
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