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blues-valentine · 1 year

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*OBX3 SPOILERS*

Seeing Kiara being so vocal about her love for JJ was so beautiful to see. Kiara has always been the type of person that isn’t afraid to show how much she cares. Despite her facade, she wears her heart in her sleeve. However, this is the first time we see her actually going for it in a way she never did with Pope (or John B but I don’t really count him). In a way that allows for vulnerability. She allows herself to feel all of those emotions and vocalizes them to a JJ that needs to hear those words. Seeing JJ resist that love because he still thinks he is worthless and that he can’t really give her anything else was so heartbreaking. It felt very warm to see JJ finally accept that love and let it just happen.

#obx #outer banks #obx season 3 #jiara #kiara carrera #kie carrera #jj maybank #jj x kie #text post

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kienava · 1 year

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So someone asked me to make a post about Blake’s development so far in order to discuss the question of where Blake’s character can progress at this point in RWBY given that her arc with Adam wrapped up in V6 and she didn’t really carry a plot line in V7-8. I do media and story things for a living, but I’m also an intimate partner abuse survivor - needless to say, Blake’s story is important to me. Hopefully my perspective helps answer concerns about Blake’s story being “over,” because I think it’s very much the opposite.

(Continued below the cut because this turned into an entire essay.)

I want to preface this by saying I understand why it might be difficult to picture what Blake’s story looks like going forward. I largely credit this to the relative dearth of compassionate, healing-oriented narratives about abuse survivors in media. A lot of what we see is either revenge fantasies or stories about facing the abuser and arriving at a point of ultimate catharsis. In some sense, this is a broader fault in the standards of western storytelling, which is oriented around that singular, climactic catharsis, but that’s another essay. In truth, a mostly linear progression towards a pivotal point of recovery isn’t how healing from abuse works. It’s a messy process, and life is rarely as linear as in fiction. I think RWBY incorporates that nonlinearity into Blake’s arc very well.

Speaking of Blake’s arc, let’s look at that.

When we first meet her in volume 1, she’s introduced as an aloof, independent loner who’s very resistant to getting closer to people. Most of her classmates perceive her as mysterious and alluring at best, callous and cold at worst. Once we start to understand more of her history, it’s easier to see her attitude as the defense mechanism it is. She wants to keep people at arm’s length because she doesn’t trust them not to hurt her – but she also believes that she will harm people she gets close to just because of who she is. That whole Beauty and the Beast dichotomy, you know? Adam told her that she ruins things. It doesn’t help that he groomed her into a terrorist organization and thus her surrounding community has also labeled her a threat. She’s got a few overlapping layers of distorted thinking to work through when it comes to her image of herself and others. The way she perceives people is, at first, overwhelmingly informed by her traumatic experiences with Adam and the White Fang.

It’s pretty strongly implied that Blake bent the rules in the forest and intentionally selected Yang as her partner. When we first see Blake dashing around in the shadows, Yang is taking down a Grimm while sassing it to death. Blake talks later about how Adam’s charisma drew her to him initially, so it’s no surprise that when she was choosing her next partner, she gravitated to the same superficial qualities. During the first White Fang arc, after her self-destructive spiral, Blake starts to genuinely trust her teammates for the first time. That trust is tested when Yang fights Mercury. In this moment, Blake is confronted with the possibility that a pattern might be repeating itself: what if she was drawn to Yang for reasons beyond the superficial? What if Yang doesn’t just share Adam’s positive qualities, but his negative ones, too? The impulsiveness, the violence, the abuse – but Blake stops herself. She chooses to trust that Yang isn’t Adam, and she says as much. She’s accepting that Adam is in her past and electing to move forward. How perfectly, neatly linear.

Then the end of volume 3 happens.

For an abuse survivor, the idea that an abuser you’ve gotten away from might come crashing back into your life is possibly the scariest thing in the entire world. This is exactly what happens when Adam shows up, and Blake’s worst fears come true. He makes a point of hurting someone she cares about simply because he can to prove that he still has power over her. Blake runs because she thinks the only way she can protect the people she cares about is to be away from them. That paradoxical duality of (1) fearing harm will be done to her by others and (2) doing harm to others herself rears its head.

One specific question I was asked is why Blake talks about Yang so little in volumes 4 and 5. If Blake isn’t talking about the people she left behind, is she even thinking about them? I say, well of course she is. It’s coloring her entire attitude.

When Blake returns to Menagerie, she’s back in the place where she met her abuser. She’s at her parents’ house, a place that has been a symbol of everything she left behind when she ran away the first time. Now she’s run from another home. Menagerie is riddled with traumatic memories for her, both interpersonally and on a structural, systemic level. Everywhere she goes could be a place where Adam said something awful to her, made her obey him in some way, asserted control. She also has to confront him in person again, too.

With Adam around, of course she’s not going to risk mentioning Yang. He got one inkling that Blake cared about someone else and cut their fucking arm off. The one time Blake mentions Yang by name, her voice cracks so obviously it’s like she’s forcing herself to get the word out. Through both of these volumes, Blake has other external goals, but she’s still trying to protect someone she cares about. At this point, she’s constantly struggling with two motivations: hope and fear. She wants to make the world a better place, but she’s terrified of what she’ll have to confront in order to do it because of what she’s already lost. Her choice to reunite with her team and fight shows that ultimately hope wins out.

In Volume 6, Blake and Yang facing Adam is essentially the B plot of the whole volume. He appears in flashes before the major confrontation at the end, but the damage he’s done to both of them is intrinsically tied into Blake and Yang’s relationship throughout.

The end of this volume offers the climactic moment of confronting and overcoming the abuser. Afterwards, Blake collapses and cries. Catharsis! Yay! We’re done now, right? This may be why, to some people, defeating Adam is the obvious “end” of Blake’s character arc. Again, I’d argue that this perception comes from how abuse is often depicted in media, but there’s also a very intense pressure in the real world for survivors not to speak out and share their stories. Even people who are abuse survivors might not publicly claim that label for a multitude of reasons. Namely, it fucking hurts to think about it, and also sometimes people are real weird about it. I don’t blame anyone who doesn’t want to carry that weight around all the time. We can see some inklings of Blake dealing with this challenge over the course of the show, though they’re subtle. Early on, she explicitly avoids talking about Adam until she absolutely has to, and even when she does start to unpack what he did, she often talks about it with visible shame (averting her eyes, etc). Unfortunately, shame is a very common sentiment for abuse survivors to carry, and addressing it is a major part of Blake’s journey as she starts to heal in volume 6.

Another point of interest posed was to look at Blake’s role in volumes 7 and 8. There’s an argument that she doesn’t really do anything or that her role is as a somewhat generic support figure within the group. I wholeheartedly disagree.

While Blake doesn’t carry a plotline herself during the Atlas arc, she and Yang embody polarized attitudes towards the global conflict the group is facing, and that contrast serves the larger narrative very well. Because she was raised by activists in a context where she was constantly thinking about civil rights, Blake wants to address the broader ideological conflict at play. Yang, whose childhood consisted of raising her younger sister, wants to help people in a practical, immediate way. Blake is an abstract, big-picture thinker, and Yang is more focused on what’s right in front of her. This isn’t a dig at either of them; it’s just a difference in prioritites. At first, Yang worries that these differing priorities will be a source of tension between them, but when she and Blake talk things through they’re able to understand each other without judgment. Blake is learning to reconnect with the idealist she used to be in her early youth, someone who fought for a cause purely because she wanted to make the world a better place. She’s able to embrace that side of herself around Yang even though they have different priorities, and they’re still able to support each other’s goals.

Furthermore, on a purely interpersonal level in V7-8, Blake has interactions with other characters that speak specifically to the healing journey she’s been on. Yes, these are significantly quieter moments than a fight to the death on a bridge over a waterfall, but that doesn’t mean they should be written off. Quiet and peace are part of healing, and that doesn’t have to undermine the story’s integrity. Dramatic tension is still possible amidst this, as we saw in Blake’s talks with Yang where they discuss their team’s split strategic approaches. When Blake talks to Nora about the importance of not losing yourself in someone else, that’s her speaking from experience. She’s lost herself in a relationship before, and she knows how hard it is to come back from that, but she survived. She healed. The asserted importance of self-compassion in relationships has a unique gravity coming from Blake. She has a strongly developed ability to balance interpersonal empathy with community- and global-level stakes, which we’re already seeing glimmers of at the beginning of V9 as she steps up to come up with a plan on the island.

In summary, Blake’s arc isn’t just about that final showdown with Adam. She faces her abuser, runs away, faces him again, and again, finally evicts him from her life for good - and after that, her story continues.

She goes on to find ways to heal from her past. That process involves renewing compassion for her loved ones, her community, and the world as a whole; learning how to love without fear; and reconnecting with who she was before she was forced to become aloof and detached to protect herself. Although the circumstances of abuse convinced her that she was a coward, she is, and has always been, an incredibly brave character. She’s finally recognizing that at the current point in the story. Ultimately, I think this is the thing connects her to Yang and the rest of team RWBY so strongly: they’re brave enough to love and have hope even when forces of adversity tell them they shouldn’t dare to. Blake is a courageous idealist with a heart full of compassion, and ultimately not even Adam could destroy that about her.

My serious answer to the question of where Blake’s character will go now is that I think she’ll be a sort of de facto leader on the island as Ruby spirals into existential depression. Hopefully that arc resolves in a way that’s consistent with the show’s overall message about hope winning out, and past this volume Blake will still carry that optimistic but grounded revolutionary spirit and continue to be a center of compassion and hope.

My catharsis-oriented answer is this: aside from being trapped on a magical fairy tale island, Blake is free for the first time in a very long time, and she can go wherever the fuck she wants.

#it's time for KIE'S OPINION #blake belladonna #rwby v9 #rwby spoilers #cw: abuse #tw: abuse mention #i have a lot of thoughts about blake. if you couldn't tell.#i went full english lit minor #anyway if anyone starts clowning on this post i will not hesitate to block your ass

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mmonetsims · 5 months

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you don't get bad vibes from stuff? because i get that a lot.

annalise, 20, cancer ♋

more andy facts under the cut

she's 5'4, bisexual, is an esfj. (draculaura, cher horowitz, starfire, daphne blake) she lives + grew up in france

her faceclaim is renee bellerive

she is half vampire and demigod (very long story), but her powers only include heightened strength, senses and stamina, quicker healing, and minor foresight

her dad taught her how to cook as a kid with his recipies

her mom is a fashion designer but she rarely accompanied her mom on those sort of trips

her favorite flavors are orange and chocolate

pretty much says what's on her mind, whenever

would be the final girl in a horror movie

teeters between the line of feminine and butch because who has the time for gender when you can just look hot

a lot of her friends include, a 6'7 demigod, a vampire with no moral compass, her 'girlfriend' (it's complicated) who she almost fought to death before just kissing, and a trio of girlies that include a banshee and a werewolf who get dubbed the fab four

#sims 4 #ts4 #sims 4 cas #ts4 cas #sims 4 screenies #ts4 edit #my sims #show us your sims #black simblr #*kie's ocs #*annalise hewitt #i spent twenty minutes searching in a discord server for a quote from her y'all better appreciate this post

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grinsekatze · 1 year

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Peterkin, I was protecting my father. Okay? I did what I had to, so... don't. I’m as much a victim as she is. No? Think about it. Okay? What did I get from shooting Peterkin, huh? Nothing. Okay? I had nothing against her. I mean, I... I... I liked her. You think I wanted to make that choice, huh? What I did was a gift from me to my father for... for him, and I got screwed because of it, okay? So don't get that look when I say I'm a victim, all right? I am! I will admit, though, what I... what I did to Sarah... what I tried to do, um...

#rafe cameron #kiara carrera #drew starkey #madison bailey #mine #obx spoilers #obxsource #obxhub #outer banks spoilers #obx #obx3 #riaraedit #rafe x kie #kie x rafe #riara #outer banks #this is more of a rafe x therapy post if we are being honest #but it was nice that kie showed at least a little bit of empathy in the last gif

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myinfluencerboyfriend · 1 month

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I'M IN LOVE, AND IT'S A CRYIN' SHAME!

AND I KNOW THAT YOU'RE THE ONE TO BLAME!

taglist (PLEASE ASK TO BE ADDED OR REMOVED! i cant look at your ass and read your mind!):

@horromcom @mouseship @wisp-herr @roseyjustice @homosexual-fast-dancer @jocelynships @fle4floves @vampiiric @gible-love-nibles @kaibaspuppy @sparky3tears @qilinkisser

#SORRY for posting two pieces back to back but i needed to get this out of my system. i really like him ☹️#kie's art #selfship #self ship #selfshipping #selfshipper #bipoc selfship #latine selfship #autistic selfship #self insert #s/i #self insert art #s/i art #s/i x f/o #self insert x canon #s/i: 📚✒️#crush tag #any ways . runs off into the woods never to be seen again

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jojameswinter · 5 months

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Her all too familiar button-down flutters in the breeze, cutoffs and a floral bikini top he’s seen lying around the Chateau more times than he can count. It’s far from there, he thinks. Wherever they are now.

Sweeping windblown curls from her bun behind her ear, she steals a look at him. “Do you miss it?”

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bobsfic · 1 year

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Summary: A week after returning home from South America, Kiara's struggling, and JJ knows exactly how to help.

A/N: This is a continuation of sorts to my previous post S3 fic "you're all i need", following along in the same universe and filling in what happened after South America. It's not necessary to read that one first, but it does lead into this fic!

A million thank yous to Diana (@jojameswinter) for betaing and for all of your help, advice, and encouragement with this fic and always!

Word Count: 10,622

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“Where would we even go?” she asks eventually, and she watches the concern in his eyes fade into the background.

JJ just quirks an eyebrow and pokes her gently in the side. “It’s a surprise.”

“I hate surprises, JJ,” she groans, the familiar banter helping to banish her fear too. “Just tell me.”

“I can’t tell you. It would ruin the surprise.”

“But I–”

“Hate surprises,” he finishes for her. “Yeah, yeah. You’ll like this one, I promise.”

He smiles at her fondly, and even though she doesn’t want to go anywhere, she is a tiny bit curious about what he’s planned. But before the thought is even fully formed, she’s remembering cold hands tightly gripping her arms, her mom apologizing as Kiara begged and pleaded with her to stop, to let her go, wriggling to escape their ironclad grasp.

No, it’s safer to stay here, she thinks.

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#my writing #my fic #jiara fic #jiara fanfic #outer banks fic #obx fanfic #outer banks fanfiction #jiara #outer banks #obx #outer banks season 3 #jj x kiara #jj x kie #obx fic #jiarasource #spec fic #post s3 fic #filling in that time jump one fic at a time

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yuckie-obsessive · 1 year

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Did You Miss Me?

Remembered ADWM when Dark says, “Did you miss me? I missed you- very much.” And now I wanna make a drabble on it.

Maybe a little variation on what happens in ADWM. Thinking of making a new HC where he can’t touch you unless you give him permission or initiate it first. Of course he can ask for it or give vague gestures in hopes you will accept him.

Darkiplier x Reader (gender neutral)

Set up: essentially the same intro as ADWM, but a little more intimate. Sfw only tho

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You had become extremely disoriented from the rough switch in atmosphere. The ringing that echoed within your mind was not helping either. Your date was no where to be found and neither was the stage.

“Hello, darling.” A disembodied voice greeted. Then a monochrome figure appeared in front of you, though it was difficult to keep eyes on him when he was surrounded by blue and red doubles.

He straightened at your distress and the visual glitching subsided slightly.

He cleared his throat, “I missed you, dear. It’s been quite some time wouldn’t you say?” He took a step forward, extending a hand, only for you to take a step back in confusion. He clenched his hand and let it fall.

“My apologies, this must seem rather forward. Though I must admit,” his jaw clenched, “I’ve grown tired of this perpetual game we’ve been forced to play.”

He straightened his already perfect suit and sighed, “It doesn’t matter… surely you must be aware of this cycle by now?”

You had felt rather caught off by the consistent, repetitive actions you had been forced to perform. You slowly nodded.

“Then let me further enlighten you,” he waved his hand to summon different visions of your adventure so far, even things that have yet to occur. “You must understand this was all his plan (y/n). I have simply disrupted this game, if only momentarily.”

“How did you-“

“This isn’t our first encounter. We have met many times in the past.” His expression shifted, but returned so quickly that you thought you imagined it. “It was brought to my attention that he decided to drag you along once again. A shame he continuously removes your memories of his games… our little meetings. Manipulating the plot to suit his needs,” his sudden harsh tone and odd shattered reflection startled you. He took a breath so steady himself and moved closer, now towering over you. “I can take you from this wretched cycle… to show you what we had together,” once again, he offered his hand.

“Please, (y/n)…” His voice grew strained, “Let me in... Let me be everything you need,” his head tilted to whisper softly into your ear. Dangerously close yet still refraining from contact.

You looked to his hand and cautiously moved to take it, but hesitated.

“I promise you this, your every need will be met. Your heart’s desires fulfilled… Let me protect you now where I couldn’t before. Let me amend my mistakes…”

You felt a great sadness from his words. Letting your naive trust get the better of you, your hand lightly accepted his.

The moment your hands connected, he rushed to embrace you causing you to gasp. He buried his face into your neck, reciting apologies and promises of loyalty. The air grew lighter, and for the first time since you could ever remember, you felt lucid.

He removed himself and held your shoulders. His smile filled you with warmth.

“Let’s catch up, old friend.”

#ego #darkiplier #markiplier egos #dark #darkiplier x reader #reader insert #x reader #kie writes #kie’s post #gender neutral fanfic

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blues-valentine · 1 year

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I want to give props to Rudy for his whole body language on season 3 because you could see his body tense and go into self defense mode when Kie got too close. This is a very realistic portrayal of someone that has been abused before and has problems dealing with this level of romantic intimacy. The line between "i want this" but also "should i allow myself to have this?". The expressions of wanting to remain detached and self assured. We got a little bit of season 1 JJ that pretended to be disinterested. This was a good arc for JJ but it needed more exploration. JJ’s abuse is something that has made JJ one of my favorites if not my favorite because it contains layers to explore. I don’t care about anyone that didn’t like this plot. It truly was one of the few interesting things.

#outer banks #obx #obx season 3 #jj maybank #rudy pankow #jiara #kie carrera #text post

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