#i don't want to make it seem like anyone is thirsting over the bastard

[goddesstrolls]

ough, there's something about how you draw that just makes all your characters so hot

MISSION SUCCESS \o/

#for anon's sake i have to make it clear that this was sent before i posted the picture of nari #i don't want to make it seem like anyone is thirsting over the bastard #he doesnt deserve it

[thecarnivorousmuffinmeta]

If Light discovered the Cullens are immortal, would not he want to become a vampire as well? I know that it seems far fetched, but I imagine Light would try to seize the opportunity, or at least think about it. Yet he probably would not end up acting on it, based that he has no control over vampires (as far as we know) with the death note, and being a vampire has its downsides for his plans. But would not he be tempted at least?

Anon's referring to this post.

You know I was trying not to write the fic, right?

If he did discover that, then he'd be extremely interested. The trouble is if Light thinks it's worth the risk of his possibly eating innocent people in the future.

The thing about Light is he's very principled about being a psychotic murderous bastard: he kills those he sees as justified in killing. Note, this does not always mean they meet the Kira requirement. He killed FBI agents who were just doing their job (... in a foreign country weirdly because L does that I guess), he killed Naomi Misora whose crime was being upset her husband was murdered, he put his father in a position where he ended up dying (though, admittedly, Light wanted to put Matsuda up to it), and eventually he tried to kill off all his coworkers and Near's team who had all earnestly been trying to catch Kira and were in no way dirty cops.

But he prides himself on not killing random people on the street or those he'd deem innocent and uninvolved. It's what makes him different, you see.

Vampirism would potentially take that away from him. Yes, he can join the Cullens and pursue the Cullen diet, but most of the Cullens have slipped at least once. Of the seven of them, only two have never killed anyone (Edward's a gray area where he never killed anyone *accidentally*). The likelihood that Light would end up killing at least one person himself is very high.

The other issue is with memories. Now, I think Edward has a warped perspective, but his claim (and what he would tell Light) is that the human memories dim. You don't remember much, if anything at all, and Light as a vampire might no longer remember or care why he became Kira in the first place.

He would become a fundamentally different person and perhaps not someone who would not be keen on being Kira or a person who in any way cares about human life whatsoever. (The Cullens, after all, seem to be on the 'good' end and they're assholes.)

Like the eye deal, where his lifespan would be halved and he'd lose much time he had to do his work for a much easier time doing it, he might not conclude that that's a risk he's willing to take.

On the other hand, vampires are immortal and indestructible by humans. Light would truly become something akin to a god and even if caught, could not be shot to death or executed. He could ensure that Kira's reign would last forever, far longer than a human lifespan.

And that might be enough to win Light over.

He'd make a plan to go live out in the wilderness with a satellite connection to get the news he needs to kill criminals, wait until his thirst is under control, and dedicate himself wholly to being Kira.

That said, I think remaining human would win out. There's too much risk in turning in that there are many unknowns of how the future Light would perform or if he'd quake in the face of his task. The idea that he would change fundamentally is something I don't think would appeal to Light, even if the immortality is a nice perk.

Instead, Light knows that whatever he does, he has to do it with the time he has left.

#twilight #twilight meta #twilight headcanon #twilight renaissance #death note #death note meta #death note headcanon #light yagami #meta #headcanon #opinion

[the-broken-quill]

Season Headcanons for the Small Magics gang

Spring // Thomas Flarety: I think there isn't a better season to assign to Thomas than spring. Spring not only signals a conclusion (the end of winter), but new beginnings (the start of spring, duh), and I think this symbolism works really well with Thomas. It's kind of hard to put into words, and I think you'll only really understand what I mean if you read the books yourself (shameless plug here: GO READ THE DAMN BOOKS, THEY'RE PHENOMENAL). Thomas Flarety is everything and nothing all at once: he's the son of a merchant in this small town who's gets fucked over astronomically by an entire religious institution and then becomes the sole target of said institution for literal YEARS and is only able to fight back because he can see (and use) magic. Aside from that, he's also just an aspiring student with a thirst for knowledge and a love for old books just trying to make his family proud. Did that explain anything? Yes and No. TL;DR: Thomas Flarety is spring, try and change my mind.

Summer // George Gobhann: While it might seem like the most contradictory, I think summer fits well with George if you squint hard enough. George, to me, is the stereotypical 'tough guy/brawn over brains' kind of guy who uses brute force or physical action to solve his problems (I mean, he did punch a guy so hard he died in the first book so...). He maintains this kind of, guarded and stoic front for most of the series until the final book where his walls start crumbling and everyone is able to see the full extent of just how everything that happened has impacted him. I think assigning the season of summer to George also kind of draws attention to the fact that he kind of comes full circle; it's summer when Thomas returns home and meets Bishop Malloy, which is what sets off the events of the series, and it's summer (I believe) when everything gets "resolved" (don't quote me on this, I might need to re-read the series again).

Autumn // Eileen Gobhann: She's got red hair and a fiery personality to match, which I think works well with the overall visual aesthetic of autumn; the trees start changing around this time of year and I think pairing the season of the harvest is appropriate for Eileen. While everyone in the gang changes dramatically throughout the series, I think Eileen is the one who changes the most, and in the most ways as well. Based on the social/cultural norms of the time period in which the books are meant to be set (I always thought of them as being like, slightly medieval/fantasy era-esque), Eileen experiences the most radical change and I think that aspect of her character development coincides the best with the shock of fall when you step outside one day and all the trees are swathed in fiery golden hues. There's a lot more I could say about her character overall because she's really just fantastic, but I do want to keep these (relatively) short.

Winter // Henry Antonius: He's the son of the Duke of Frostmire, so while I might normally assign him to summer, and George to winter jut based on their personalities, in terms of actual character I feel like winter is more fitting for Henry. As much as he is a flirtatious bastard, Henry is tough and resilient. He's able to keep a cool and level head in unexpected situations, and he's incredibly smart. At the same time, though, he also exhibits the same playful lightheartedness that comes with the winter season; I can definitely picture him getting into some gnarly (and also extremely competitive) snowball fights. He's also just a cool guy (pun absolutely intended) in that he's kind of that stereotypical “everyone wants me” popular guy. He'd be like, the hot love interest in a shonen anime, I think; he's handsome, wealthy, intelligent, and good with a sword. If you overlook his drinking habits, he's a total catch! What more could anyone ask for?

#the small magics series #small magics #the small magics gang #thomas flarety #henry antonius #george gobhann #eileen gobhann #blorbo #blorbos from my books #character study #kind of #headcanons #I love my blorbos so FUCKING much #please go and read the books #I am begging #I need more people to scream about this with #this is literally my favourite book series in the whole world

[representshinjuku]

T.D.D VS D4

(Note: this song contains spoilers for track 5.)

Ibuki: Yamada Ichiro…  The Dirty Dawg… I’m sending all of you to hell. 

Ichiro: Bring it on. Let’s settle this! 

[All]

The time’s come to settle this

Time to find out who’s really stronger

This storm won’t blow over so easy

So let’s enjoy this battle to the fullest

A back and forth with our lives on the line–

That’s the real thrill of war

This storm won’t blow over so easy

So let’s enjoy this battle to the fullest

Jakurai: The way you move… Were you a soldier?

Jyobu: So pleased to finally meet you. Assassin known as ill-DOC.

Jakurai: I admit I’m not fond of being called by that name.

[Jyobu]

I’ve finally met you, the man, the legend

The man I respected from the bottom of my heart

And the man I’ve always wanted to fight

Now let us see this battle through

The legendary assassin 

Who never spared a target, ill-DOC

Show me your true face, the monster inside

Let me hear your devil’s song

Jyobu: Just as I’d thought. The legends were true. Come and kill me. I’ve dreamed of dying at the hand of a conqueror like you. 

Jakurai: My deepest apologies, but I won’t be killing anyone. 

Jyobu: Is that the truth?

Jakurai: I no longer want to hurt anyone.

Jyobu: Don’t want to hurt anyone? Don’t joke! 

[Jyobu]

You won’t kill? You don’t want to hurt? 

I don’t want to hear that here

You’re an assassin, aren’t you?

How many people have you put in their graves?

Men like us who thirst for blood

Have crimson written into our very genes

My hands are bloody red

And I won’t hesitate to stain them again

[Jakurai] 

I’ve claimed countless lives

Cut off countless final prayers

And my penance for those sins 

Is to save even just a few more lives

This is the answer I’ve arrived at 

After facing down countless enemies

It is because there is no end to my penance

That I must impose it upon myself endlessly

[Jyobu]

You and I are the same

The shape is different but the purpose is the same

No man could change that much–

Stories can’t reverse their flow

If you really seek to cause no harm, 

Then why did you take Mic in hand?

Nothing has changed, just the shape of the weapon

A ‘you’ without bloodlust isn’t ‘you’ at all

[Jakurai] 

Humans are unseemly creatures

That’s what makes them precious

And I cannot forgive the senseless violence 

Of extinguishing those lives

That is why I fight now, 

The purpose I must fulfill

I stand in order to topple abuse; 

In order to protect those precious to me

Jyobu: You say you don’t want to hurt anyone, but your rap is quite aggressive. 

Jakurai: My apologies. I simply believed it was unnecessary to hold back against those who’d hurt my friend.

Ibuki: Now, Yamada Ichiro… Time to atone for your sins.

Ichiro: Answer me first! What did I do to you?

Ibuki: Not me. My brother! 

Ichiro: Brother? 

[Ibuki]

My brother was crushed by his debts, 

And every day he got chased down by you

And in the end his body gave out on him 

And he just up and died

Sure, my brother was a piece of shit, 

That was never gonna change

But even if he was shit, he was my precious family, 

My one and only brother

Ichiro: You… You’re Yagasaki Hayato’s little brother!?

Ibuki: It’s your fault my brother’s dead!

Ichiro: Wait a second! I–! 

Ibuki: You what? Don't tell me you did nothing wrong, Yamada Ichiro!

[Ibuki]

You weren’t wrong? Fuck off with that nonsense

That’s not your sin? Fuck off! 

I can’t stand you acting like you don’t know you’ve sinned!

You used to be the one abusing the weak, 

Living like the devil would

And now you’re playing the beloved hero? 

I’ll make you pay for that hypocrisy with your life

Samatoki: Don’t even think about it you piece of shit!

Ichiro: Samatoki-san?

Samatoki: Hey, Ichiro. You don’t seem too hot.

Ichiro: Samatoki-san, your wound–

Samatoki: Worry about yourself first. These bastards really got the jump on you. You can’t change the past. So take responsibility for it! Your best memories and your worst deeds, all of that makes up your life!

Ichiro: I’m responsible… for all of it? All of it! I’m sorry, Samatoki-san! I’m fine now. 

Samatoki: Took you long enough.

Seigen: Damn it. How the hell’s Samatoki here? Hey, I’m outta here. I’m meeting up with Rindo. 

Ichiro: You damn–

Samatoki: I’ll take care of him. You beat this bastard down.

Ibuki: Now all the distractions are finally gone.

Ichiro: Yeah. Let’s settle this. Put our past to rest!

[Ibuki]

Settle the score? 

All you should be doing is repenting for your past

If only you weren’t here, my life would be a completely different thing

My brother’s debts fell on me; 

To pay them back, I committed any crime

Give back my brother! Give back my life! 

It’s time for you to repent!

Ichiro: You’re right. I’m the dirtiest damn guy there is. I shook down money from the weak in order to live how I wanted. 

Ibuki: So you finally admit it!

Ichiro: Yeah, I admit it. That’s why you have to face your past, too!

Ibuki: What!?

Ichiro: You blame everything on your past, and won’t acknowledge your weakness, so you’ll never beat me. I’ll never lose to someone like you!

[Ichiro]

I admit it, I’m a piece of shit too, 

The biggest there is

But even then I can’t admit defeat, 

Can’t let you win in times like this

When the people I care about are hurt, 

I can’t back down, won’t back down

If I backed down now 

I wouldn’t even be worthy of being shit

[Ibuki] 

Shut up! 

Shit like you doesn’t get to preach to me!

[Ichiro]

Yeah, I was the worst of the worst–

No, maybe I still am

But I have to keep on living with that burden, 

Face my own life head-on

If you don’t accept your past you can’t move forward,

Can’t even see the present

You can’t live making everything somebody else’s fault, 

It’s your own life, stop running away

You’ve gotta make a tomorrow that’s better than today

So come back when you can face yourself too

Ibuki: Face my past? There’s nothing but ash. After I lost my brother, I drowned myself in crime. If I look back, it’s so dark I can’t see a thing!

Ichiro: Then look forward!

Ibuki: Forward?

Ichiro: You can’t change the past. But you can change the future. 

Seigen: You damn immortal bastard…

Samatoki: You still wavin’ that thing around?

Seigen: You serious right now? This thing’s strongest when you use it with a Mic. And strength is justice!

[Seigen]

Everybody’s too damn stupid around here, 

Too naive, these word’re gonna end it

The ends justify the means, 

Get there however the hell you want

There’s no point if you don’t win

‘Cuz the winners lead this world

I fight with both a Mic and a gun

You piss me off and you’re goin’ down

Seigen: You scared? You can start begging if you are.

Samatoki: Okay. Shoot me. Your bullets ain’t gonna kill me. Don’t underestimate me!

[Samatoki] 

Strength is justice, sure, that’s right

There’s no meaning in losing, sure, that’s right

But when you throw away your pride 

That’s the end of you as a man

I live by my own creed, 

And by that creed I’m gonna kill you

You know why I use the damn Mic they forced on us? 

That’s ‘cuz of my pride

I handle this Mic better than anybody

I’ll use their own tool against them 

And prove I’m just

Seigen: Damn it!

[Samatoki] 

No fuckin’ way I’m losin’ 

Against a guy who threw away his pride

A man can’t fight without pride, 

That’s why you’re gonna lose

Who do you think I am? 

I’m the center of this world

Get outta my way you idiot, 

I’m Samatoki-sama you bastard

Samatoki: Half-assed bastard. Made me overdo it. If the stitches pull, Nemu’s gonna get mad at me again. 

Rindo: My oh my. They’re all useless after all. 

Ramuda: Oh? You’re pretty calm for a guy who had all his friends taken out.

Rindo: They’re not my friends. They’re tools I need in order to achieve my goals. 

Ramuda: How heartless! That’s why the ladies threw you away, y’know! Huh? Was I not supposed to say that? Y’know, that you used to be their dog…

Rindo: You found out?

Ramuda: But too bad! The friends you chose all got done in!

Rindo: Friends… Stupid word. The second you start using it, you’ll get thrown away. Even by your beloved Chuuouku.

Ramuda: Really. You’re a bad one, mister.

Rindo: Now. Let me explain to you just how cruel the world really is!

[Rindo]  

You’re a little stupid, replacement, 

So let me give you a little test

The truth steps up for showtime 

And after that I’ll go in for the overkill

I gave my everything in those fights, 

I pledged my everything to them

The Party of Words only took this country 

Because of what I did for them

But they threw me away, 

Left me in my worst nightmare

Friends, trust, reliance, bonds:

That day I learned they’re all made up

It’s only about if you can be used–

That’s all there is to human relations

The world’s full of fake relationships 

All destined to die in the dark

Rindo: Look. Even if you fall, no one’s gonna come save you! Friends and trust… They don’t exist! 

Ramuda: You’re right. That’s what I think, too. But if you look hard enough, you might actually find them. 

Rindo: What?

Jakurai: I’m sorry I’m late. Are you all right? 

Ramuda: Mmm. Just barely?

Ichiro: Don’t touch my friend you dirty bastard!

Samatoki: Hey, Ramuda, I’ve got an ache in my stomach so let’s finish this quick. 

Ramuda: Ichiro? Samatoki? 

Jakurai: Amemura-kun. Leave them to us. We’ll leave him to you.

[Ichiro] If anybody lays a hand on my friends 

[Samatoki] Doesn’t matter who they are, they’re goin’ down

[Jakurai] 

You’ve challenged the wrong enemy–

In just a few moments your tears will prove that

[Ichiro] Yo, we’re the Dirty Dawg

[Samatoki] And our rhymes’re top class

[Jakurai] Your prescription is a bit of a powerful poison

[Ichiro, Samatoki, Jakurai] Anyone who gets in our way gets kicked to the curb

Ramuda: Looks like my friends were stronger than your tools.

Rindo: There’s no one worth a damn around here!

Ramuda: Let’s settle our score, too! Mis~ter!

Rindo: Stupid kid. Don’t get ahead of yourself!

[Rindo] 

Watch how you talk to me brat, 

I’m about to send you down to hell

The world’s not as kind as you think

There’s no point in trusting anyone

Friends, trust, reliance, bonds–

The more I hear about it the more I hurt

You won’t be able to endure 

The despair behind these words 

[Ramuda]

You’re just like my mirror image

We’re pretty similar, you and me

Friends and trust, I don’t believe in them either, 

If I can’t use them then I don’t need them!

I understand just how you think, 

Know it so well it hurts

But sorry to say my wounds are light–

There’s no way I’m gonna succumb like you

[Rindo] 

Betrayal is inevitable when dealing with people, 

Even the strongest bond will one day decay

Even if you rely on others

When you die, you’ll still die alone

Watching these fake bonds makes me mad; 

I’ll use everyone and make it to the top

I don’t need friends or trust, 

We have no choice but to live with our loneliness

[Ramuda]

You and I are definitely alike, 

But there’s one thing that must be different

I won’t go so far as to say what it is, 

But you and I are total opposites!

That’s why you won’t beat me, 

And why I won’t turn into you

You’ve fallen into the darkness, 

But my future won’t be like yours!

Rindo: They’ll betray you too. They will throw you away! You’re just a tool to Chuuouku too. 

Ramuda: Yeah. I know that. But I’ll be fine. Because… I have the greatest posse by my side!

#rule the stage #track 5 #the dirty dawg #d4 #tdd vs d4 #hypstagetl #koutranslates

[johns-prince]

I was reading Norman's biography of Mick Jagger the other day and at some point I realized that good old Mick had it BAD for John. They hung out a lot in the Lost Weekend and Mick seemed heartbroken when May told him John had gone back to Yoko. He was so upset that he talked to the press about it multiple times, whining about not having any access to John and that he was hiding behind Sean. Mick wasn't wrong, though. I was just very entertained by his reaction. Then there is this:

"Mick, as a result, had found himself in the—for him—highly unusual position of wanting to see someone but having his every friendly overture rebuffed.

From his sitting room window, he could see the Gothic rooftops of Lennon’s home, and would sometimes act out the part of a spurned girlfriend: “[John’s] right over there. Does he ever call me? Does he ever go out? No. Changes his phone number about every ten minutes. I’ve given up . . .” But there was no disguising how much this apparent indifference really hurt. Once or twice, he put aside the Tyranny of Cool sufficiently to leave Lennon a note with his own current phone number at the Dakota concierges’ desk, but no response ever came."

LOL "John is right over there. IS HE THINKING OF ME?" The thirst was real, you guys. I don't remember Mick being this sad about any of his women leaving him. Me thinks Johnny hit and quit it but someone fell in love, you see.

I agree, Mick sounds like a jilted lover/girlfriend here who just wants to be at least acknowledged. He was seriously upset about the fact that, when John went back to Yoko he knew that she didn’t like him. She thought he wasn’t worth John’s time and was a bad influence. Gotta remember, Mick and John had been friends since the sixties-- Mick was much closer to John then Paul, even.

Also talk about the gall because she was completely fine with John hanging out with the likes of Klein, Phil Spector, and Magic Alex... Like, talk about bad influences-- Phil fucking pointed a gun at John because he liked to freak John out and upset him. She liked these people. She approved of them for John. Yoko isn’t fully to blame, John also holds blame for how he’d treat people and just cut them off [even if he personally didn’t want too] but she encouraged John to cut ties with family and close, old friends just, like that.  

I feel for Mick. I honestly feel for anyone who loved John, it did seem trying at times. I mean, sometimes it’s not always easy for me to love John just as some crazed groupie... I could only imagine how intense and, confusing and exciting and, memorable it would have been to know him, personally, and get to love him personally. 

I personally don’t think anything serious happened between John and Mick. Kind of like how I believe nothing deeper then just, solid friendship was between John and Stu-- someone he could confide in, who wasn’t just Paul. 

Was there flirting between the two? Absolutely, though I find it to be a partially playful joking sort of flirting between friends, and partially with a serious edge to it. Libra’s are natural flirters, they often to do it unintentionally because it’s just, part of their personality. John most likely both an unintentional and intentional flirt, and his male friends weren’t left out on his teasing’s and naughty, playful behavior [specifically moreso open and direct about it in the 70s] 

But, I do think you’re right that Mick had it bad. Most male friends of John seemed to have it bad for him, in some way or another. Women and men loved John-- he was rather easy to love, despite how he’s painted and the sort of front he put up. As Paul said-- John was a loveable guy, everyone loved him, and he was right [though Paul usually only mentions everyone else when talking about loving John, deflects onto others at the same time but I digress] 

Even men who apparently thought of him a poky bastard seemed to inevitably be drawn to him, and like him [like David Bailey] 

He was loved, so, so much.

“The theory is that when John went off to Spain on holiday with Brian, that’s what it was all about - John trying to get his position clear as the leader of the group. Also, I’m sure Brian was in love with John. We were all in love with John, but Brian was gay so that added an edge.” Paul McCartney - Anthology

PAUL: “Well, I’m sure Brian was in love with John, I’m sure that’s absolutely right. I mean, everyone was in love with John; John was lovable, John was a very lovable guy.” [x]

“What did John Lennon see in me? I think outrageousness and being true to myself and not giving a fuck. We hit it off straight away, even though I was in complete awe of him. He was nothing else but kind to me. I never saw the other side of John, the Harry Nilsson drinking side of John, where he turned on a sixpence. I only saw the gentle, gorgeous side of John, and he was gentle not only to me but my parents, my band members, and I just fell in love with him.”

— Elton John [x]

“Nowhere can the caring side of John Lennon be documented more accurately than in his relationship with Malcolm Evans, the very tall and bespectacled man who became a regular as a road manager, along with Neil Aspinall, on the Beatles’ tours. Evans had a magnetic personality and was a favorite with reporters and the women who tagged along. His smile and charm could be deceptive; he would have done anything to protect the Beatles. At one point on the touring aircraft, while traveling from Jacksonville to Boston in 1964, a tired Mal Evans sat next to me in the rear of the aircraft with tears trickling down his face. I asked, “What’s the matter?” Mal answered, “John got kind of cross with me … just said I should go f— off. No reason, ya’ know. But I love the man. John is a powerful force. Sometimes he’s rough, if you know what I mean, man. But there’s no greater person that I know.” I never learned what the dispute was about, but I do know that a few minutes later, a sullen Lennon walked by and embraced Evans.” — Larry Kane [x]

“Sharing a twisted sense of humour and a penchant for mischief, Nilsson and Lennon were natural buddies. It was perhaps inevitable that the LA-dwelling singer would gravitate towards Lennon. Lennon clearly appreciated Nilsson’s edginess and was very likely looking for a male soulmate to fill the hole left by McCartney. For his part, Nilsson’s feelings for Lennon ran even deeper: ‘I really fell in love with him. He was all those things you wanted somebody to be.”

Man On The Run: Paul McCartney in the 1970s by Tom Doyle [x]

“But the acerbic John is the one we know and love, you know, because he was clever with it, so it was very attractive. But, for me, I have more than a slight affection for the John that I knew then, when we were first writing songs, when we would try and do things the old songwriters had done. I slightly regret the way John’s image has formed, and because he died so tragically it has become set in concrete. The acerbic side was there but it was only part of him. He was also such a sweet, lovely man – a really sweet guy. ””

— Paul McCartney, discussing John Lennon [x]

John was a charming man in his own right, charismatic, and funny. Having a good sense of humor is always attractive, and draws people to you. As Paul says, and Elton, John was kind, he was sweet and friendly. He wasn’t always this, Mr. Tough and aggressive, ripping into people with his sharp tongue. He was gentle, he could be gentle, in his own way. Warm, and loving. 

He had this ability to just... make you feel like you’ve known him longer then you actually have. Like you have some sort of, special relationship or connection with him-- that you were the only one who was close enough to see underneath his armor, to know him as intimately as anyone else ever could. 

Course, this was simply how many felt and wanted to be the reality[specifically men], when it wasn’t, not exactly. They didn't really know the real John, they didn't get to see him at his most sincere, when his beautiful armor was chipped away and he was standing naked and scared. He described himself like a chameleon when it came to social settings, when interacting with different individuals [friends], which honestly makes sense as a Libra [Gemini’s are just as guilty of this] 

They got to know a facet of John... Maybe they did get a glimpse of John here and there, but it’s just reality that John didn’t just, open up so easily to people like that. He didn’t like feeling vulnerable, and he had a habit of testing people’s loyalty and love for him [whether it had been consciously or not, I’m not always sure] because of the insecurities and doubt that one day, they’d turn on him or abandon him. 

Again, he had this way in making people [other men] feel as if they had an intimate and special connection with him. And maybe they did to varying degrees. John had a way to act open with others, without actually being open and vulnerable, or at least not fully. I’m not sure if I’m making sense lol

Only ones who I think ever got to know the real John, were Mimi(of course she raised him), Pete (friends since they were just peanuts), Cynthia somewhat, May got glimpses and wanted John to be himself and independent... Yoko to a degree (though she focuses on entirely pushing and talking about Brand John Lennon™)  

And who I know for a fact did, and does know John the most intimately, deeply, unabashedly, is Paul.

But anyway, speaking of being so very attractive, John was attractive. Like, many women and men found him exceedingly attractive, like this one male photographer who believed John was the most handsome out of the band;

“I think John was the best looking, actually. The refined nose.  He never went out of his way to be a disagreeable person.  He would be the one to go over and just sit and sign some little girl’s book...” 

Harry Benson, photographer who took the photo of the iconic pillow fight and other well known Beatle photos, talks about John. [x]

Then we have David Bailey, who described Paul, Ringo, and George as rather pleasant-- while describing John as being a fucker, a bit poky. 

And yet, it was John who David Bailey claimed to like, out of all of them. 

“I didn’t like the Beatles – I liked John ... John was a fucker. Paul was always the nicest guy in the world. George, he always seemed full of angst. Ringo always seemed Mr Nice Guy. But John was a bit poky; I liked him.” 

-- David Bailey Originally; published in the March 2014 issue of British GO magazine.

That’s honestly the only parts of the interview worth reading, Bailey is sort of a dickhead and clearly seems biased against Paul, and just The Beatles as a band in general, so [which is fascinating. Considering he might’ve been peeved towards Paul ever since John brought his partner along for that photoshoot because he didn’t want to go in alone lol]

Mick did love John, though in what way or in what varying degree, is up for discussion and personal conclusion. Just like how it’s up to interpretation and discussion how much and in what way David Bowie, Elton John, Harry Nilsson, Mal Evans, Billy Preston, and Brian Epstein loved John. 

But it’s clear as day that, in my opinion, they almost all seemed to have some sort of man-crush on him. A serious admiration. Harry Nilsson sounded like he was in a bro-mance with John [or at least he wanted to be in one with him]

Course we can’t forget Paul, but we all know that Paul loved John in such varying degrees, it’s truly impossible to label it. They’re soulmates, can’t really categorize the love between soulmates so easily. 

Anyway, point of this all; Mick definitely had it bad for John, but then again who didn’t? 

#questionsquestionsquestions #john lennon #mick jagger #honestly most of response is unnecessary but I already put so much effort into it lol