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theo-goddamn. scarlett really went all out. FOR ME?
dustin- i kinda helped. kinda paid. but yeah
theo-you good,kid?
dustin-yeah, just a little nervous for this whole thing.
theo-YOU? youre not even doing the damn thing, sweetheart.
dustin-no but you are. and you kinda like to overshare. just dont lose sight that scarlett is still a kid.
theo-who watched the fucking show.
dustin-yeah but just use your BEST judgement here,theo. youre representing me too.
theo-the show showed us fucking on tv,dustin.you LITERALLY cannot get anymore explicit than whats already on the internet.
dustin-i know. i dont know what im trying to say.im just embarrassed thats even out there AT ALL. i dont want to be embarrassed about anything else.
theo- YOU. have nothing to worry about. look at you. hell, it caught me in my prime so im not mad about it. BUT NOW?? if your sex tapes got leaked on facebook or some shit today id be embarrassed about ME. but you? i say goddamn everyday.
dustin-[laughs] youre a mess
theo-YOUR mess. now go watch the babies. you have nothing to worry about.
dustin-theo, its you.
theo-go. love you. mean that shit.
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Hii Do you have a fave Janeway out-of-uniform look?
Ohh this is such a hard choice! There are so many reasons I like her out of uniform-- A lot of the time it's because we get to see who she is behind the veil. That couldn't be more apparent than in Resolutions, she flirts, explores and relaxes while she struggles to maintain her identity. She has like, 5 costume changes in that episode, albeit modest in design, they are quite revealing in a sub-textual way.
Funnily enough, I actually would like to catalogue each time she is out of uniform and break down how it relates to the narrative etc. I sometimes ponder about the choices that have been made with hair and costume. We don't actually know much besides a few articles and scattered pieces of media--Most behind the scene information is about set design, which in it's own right is cool, but sometimes feels like it’s highlighted due to the male audience and as a result the other artists aren't valued enough. In theory, I'd like to uplift them because their efforts transform the lack frontal, narrative-body of some characters- we consequently learn things such as the fashion of the era, character’s states of mind, setting, etc, simply through what they are wearing– Do I dislike that? No. Because I understand the format of Star Trek is limited by the nature of being a 24 episode per season show. Sometimes things appear rushed or incomplete but if you look in the right direction, the work that was produced is just as rich as most shows, if not more. For the most part don’t think audiences appreciate the conditions that this show was made under.
The whole show has certainly been more impactful on the cultural zeitgeist than others and I think the reason for that success goes beyond the surface level- It’s not just a simple miracle that it works as well as it does, talented teams of actors, writers and people in costume all combined their skills together to forge it. They did the best they could with what they were given, and I appreciate the costume designers and writers for attempting to provide some semblance of substance in the background. (On another note I wish Paramount had archived their costumes better. Evil that we only get high resolution photography when they're selling them to someone's private collection)
However, to answer your actual question, my favourite out of uniform stint is when Captain Janeway is modified to look like a Klingon in the Killing Game! The disguise worked so well for me that I didn't recognise her on my first watch through.
Interestingly in the brief scene with brainwashed Janeway, we see an acting side of Kate's that is pretty rare. She delivered a unique and entertaining performance. While she has had to get physical on a few occasions as Janeway, and even other roles, she has never had to go full feral mode and I love seeing her in a way that is untethered from all of herself, she yells, bares her teeth, barrels into others, and does somersaults without hesitation. It's delightful choreography, and It immediately makes us question what is going on. Who is this? Can’t possibly be our well-adjusted hero, because whoever this is, is brazenly-fierce and in Klingon attire! But yes we find out it is indeed her, arguably a repressed version of her mind but regardless Janeway is completely transformed both physically and mentally, and that’s shockingly fun.
Lending to that idea of fun, is the juxtaposingly detailed presentation of the Klingon costume versus the Starfleet uniform. I love the overall shapes, matte qualities contrasting with the metal details, the decorative line-work that leads the eye around, and materials such as swinging chains and fur, that make it look good in motion.
From what I’ve seen there is a difference in the female and male armour, with the breast plating and bodice design. The armour’s bulky top half with its shoulder pads deliver a signature look, and it looks great against the simplified bottom. Considering Klingon’s do a lot of close combat, my guess is that it’s design is more about manoeuvrability, and boasting intimidation, rather than heavy defence. Ironically after all that ducking and dodging, ho ho Janeway gets stabbed for leaving her guard down. If I looked, I am sure I could find something to back that up, since Klingons have extremely dedicated lore.
The makeup on Janeway is really neat too, the orange tones they used on her face make her crystalline eye colour dramatically pop. There is also a delicious parallel to her styling and B'Elanna's mother from Barge of the Dead in the episode that I quietly indulge in BUT I DIGRESS.
Despite the unusual circumstances, I wish we had more photography done of Kate in the unique costumes she wore beyond a few on set pictures, because I want to ogle at a more editorial/detailed press presentation of each one and I believe that everyone should treasure all versions of Janeway.
Blah Blah Blahhhh haha
I feel a little vulnerable spreading my thoughts around but I really appreciate you asking me about them and getting me out of my shell <333.
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Rayllum quotes from the novelizations that make me particularly lose my mind, in chronological order
Rayla opened her mouth to defend herself, but another voice beat her to it. “She’s not a fool,” Callum said. He stepped out from behind the wall where Rayla had left him and Ezran hiding. This wasn’t exactly when they had agreed he’d reveal himself, but there wasn’t time to think about that.
Rayla watched them from her rock.
“Hey, what about you? Aren’t you going to sleep?” Callum asked.
“Wow. So they look identical, but they might kill you or they might save you,” Callum said.
“Exactly. Just like me…” Rayla smiled.
He thought about Rayla searching for the stupid cube and filled up with guilt.
Callum watched Rayla in the early morning light through half open eyes.
Ellis, Ava, and Ezran started up the mountain ahead of Rayla, but Callum lingered. “Are you okay?” he asked Rayla. The image of the sac flashed in her mind again, and for some reason, she found she wanted to share what she had seen with Callum, even if she didn’t tell anyone else.
It was one thing for him to do the thing (the jerkface dance) at home… but in front of their new friends? In front of Rayla?
Rayla suddenly felt like she was suffocating. “I dropped the egg through the ice—this is all my fault,” she said, wiping tears from her eyes.
“No, this is not your fault,” Callum said. He couldn’t let Rayla carry that burden alone. “I should have trusted you. Things only went wrong because we kept fighting.”
But he and Ezran— the two princes of Katolis— were still alive and Rayla was now one of the best friends Callum had ever had.
“A letter to your stepfather? The… king?” Rayla asked.
“Yes. That’s what I said,” Callum replied. He noticed Rayla’s face turn even paler than usual. She could clearly use some rest too.
Callum stared after her. He wished she didn’t have to keep risking her life for them like this.
Rayla was following him silently, and Callum was glad he didn’t have to look at her. He didn’t know if he could be nice to her right now.
Rayla grabbed him and pulled him into a tight hug. He relaxed into her embrace, thinking about how hard yesterday must have been for her.
“I do have an idea,” Rayla said. “Will you follow my lead?” […] But Callum and Rayla weren’t paying attention.“I’ll follow your lead,” Callum said to Rayla.
Callum gulped. Rayla’s thin, strong arms wrapped around him meant everything. He smiled and hugged her back.
Callum realized his stepdad was writing to him about the rune cube Rayla had rescued. He’d always known that cube was important. Maybe now Rayla would start listening to him... and maybe now he could find out how he could use the mysterious cube
Callum was suddenly struck by an intense wave of gratitude. He’d never met anyone as brave as Rayla. How did he get so lucky as to be her friend?
“I believe in you.”
Callum blushed. No one had ever said those words to him before, or at least not that he remembered.
Could he really bring himself to go through with his plan? What if he didn’t succeed? What if he compromised his beliefs and it all ended up being for nothing? […] But her blade bounced off with a clang, sparks flying. She reeled back and tried again. Nothing happened. She was in trouble.
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