“Whether you’re Tina Turner or the Queen of Wakanda, we believe in you because you believe in yourself. You honor all the women you play, just as you honored me. And you’re still perfect.” -Tina Turner on Angela Bassett (TIME 2023)
When Katsuki was fallen on the ground…. he probably thought about Izuku rushing to his side and offering his hand to help pick him back up like he’s always done since they were kids
Katsuki needed to see his hero’s kind hand now more than ever... but it wasn’t there, at it’s usual place, outstretched and waiting for him… and he started crying because he realised that Izuku wasn't coming to save him this time…
so Katsuki focused all his resolve on doing his best to be strong for Izuku instead.
“Don’t give up, Dynamight! The guy you’re waiting for will… Deku will definitely come!”
to think about what it must’ve been like for jamie once roy took over as manager for afc richmond... what that adjustment must’ve felt like after jamie had been roy’s sole focus of undivided attention morning and night off the pitch, helping him be the best he could be for months. he’s well aware that this current roy has more responsibilities, more planning to uphold the team, better things to do and people to see. that they couldn’t possibly keep the same comfortable habitual routine. and jamie would never ask too much of him. because he would take anything of roy he could get, and keep it with reverence. was jamie left wondering, longing, hoping, that there would still be any roy kent left for him? secretly praying that this wouldn’t finally put an end to those indefinite rendezvouses, ones he could only obtain while sharing treasured moments on empty streets in the dark?
at first roy was always too afraid to cross the line of the professional into the personal; never spending quality time with jamie outside the excuse of training, not allowing him the simple label of a friend— or ‘best friend.’ trying to convince himself that jamie couldn’t possibly be so worthy of his pride despite his growth. yet now. now they’ve met each other’s families, had their first post-work drink, roy called what they had a friendship he demonstrated too painful to ever lose, they eat late night sacred kebabs together, they can attend team barbecues without being forced into sitting on their closely adjoining chairs. the lines have been blurred.
what did it all mean to both slowly and all at once lose those walls dividing them. what did that transition look like for roy to finally admit to himself that he desired jamie’s consistent unrestrained company. to allow himself such a committed ardent presence in his life even if it meant just sitting intimately in a room, with no expectations other than both being there. permission and patience and open smiles. nothing left between them besides the undeniable energy in the air they’d always felt, lingering and striking lightning at last.
Why does Raph have to be the most underrated when he’s been through it the most?
I feel like the Rise fandom barely talks about the relationship between Raph and Splinter.
Like out of all of them, this rat has left a lasting effect on the oldest that seriously needs to be focused on. Both positive and negative.
To me, Rise Raph isn’t just my favorite (and the sole reason I became hooked on ROTTMNT when it premiered in 2018), he’s the character who has held the most emotional baggage.
Some fans have theorized that Raph was practically the father figure to his brothers while Splinter was moping over his lost glory (although he wasn’t neglectful on purpose).
So while we can say Leo and Donnie have some inner resentment toward the rat man, how did Raph feel deep down about carrying such a responsibility for most of his childhood?
He’s 17 now. He’s still a child.
Why I spiritually beg for more Raph-centered episodes in the hopeful new season is because this guy needs not just a break.
He needs a whole arc of relief, happiness, and all the Teddy Bear Town merch.
I also believe Splinter talked to Raph before making Leo leader. He isn’t heartless! (Just look at how Raph reacted at the end of season 2, he’s definitely FEIGNING surprise!).