#ole rambles

[mischiefblues]

if i had a nickel for every time a love interest screamed out from behind a closing gate whilst their other love interest got hurt i'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it's happened twice.

#ole rambles #warrior nun #warrior nun spoilers #avatrice #person of interest #shoot #i know i posted this on twitter #but i feel like i had to share this w everyone else

[phoenixkaptain]

God but imagine Luke teaching little kids like-

Luke, who knows exactly where all of his gremlins are even when they’re multiple star systems away: “Oh noooo! I lost the baby! Where oh where could the baby be?”

Small child, clinging to his back like a tiny opossum and giggling like a mad man: >:D

Luke: “Oh dear, oh no, if I can’t find the baby, I’ll have to call Leia in to help-“

Small child, remembering that Leia actually makes them do all ten minutes of their meditation practice and doesn’t pretend not to notice if they leave like Luke does: “I’m here!”

Luke: “Ah! You scared me! You worried me, too, what if you were lost forever?”

Like, Luke being like a cat. You know how cats pretend not to notice their babies hunting them and overact being shocked? That’s Luke.

#the inane ramblings of a madman #star wars #luke skywalker #honestly biggest missed opportunity of disney #is not showing luke being a big ol mama cat

[fox-guardian]

i think colin is the kinda guy who is cis for convenience. not in a societal way, but in a "i don't have time to think about anything but these fucking computers" way. also i think whatever gender he is is some niche shit probably themed around wanting to be a computer that actually wORKED-

#ramblings with major #the magnus protocol #tmagp #colin becher #cursing #colin gazing longingly at animated movies with big ol computer rooms full of wires and several screens: god i wish that were me #alice nudging sam: told you he was an egg #sam: ????

[ladye-zelda]

If this post gets 1… no, 200 notes I’ll go and fix my TotK poster

#it’s been broken for like five months lol #let’s see if good ol duct tape will fix it lol #ladye’s rambles

[amphirrhvx]

shhh, he’s sleeping! 💤

closeups under cut ☆

#cageblind #johnshi #johnny cage #kenshi takahashi #mortal kombat #mk #ugh I hate (love) them so much!!!! #johnny is just a big ol dog he curls up into a ball on kenshi’s lap and stays there for 5 hours #kenshi puts up with it because he loves him #they’re so silly ugh!!! Ew!!!! #sorry I’m rambling now. Cageblind <3

[adelrambles]

Tips on Writing Bishop

I've been asked a couple times for advice on how to write a good (03-style) Bishop, and I'm well-aware he can be a bit tough to get a grasp on. As someone who's studied him specifically to learn how to write him as accurately as possible, I figured I'd compile some thoughts in case it'd be helpful to anyone else. I know a lot of Rise takes on him are basing off the 03 version, so maybe this could help generate ideas, too. SO!

Big Overall Points!

At the core of EVERYTHING Bishop does are two primary motivations. The first: the protection of the earth. What this means to him can get tricky, because it doesn't necessarily mean protecting the people, at least not all of them. But it will be better understood alongside the other:

The second: The protection of his sense of safety. Bishop has been deeply traumatized, and everything he does is born of a want to avoid that pain ever again. In his mind, earth is a safe area, a controllable factor, and anything outside it is a danger that must be eliminated. This is why he will still be willing to put himself and other people on the line in service of this; any sacrifice is worth the greater goal. (It's worth noting, Bishop will claim the first as his motivation freely, but is likely not consciously aware of the second.)

Bishop deals in Big Picture ONLY. Another reason Bishop will willingly throw away anything, including the lives of the people he claims to protect, is that he seems incapable of understanding things on a small, individual basis.

Bishop is a cold personality. He does not have strong displays of emotion. He does emote, but for the most part it's muted, so I recommend using emotional bursts very sparingly. (In my own writing, as an example, I try to limit my use of exclamation marks in his dialogue as much as possible.)

At his core, Bishop is afraid, and his response to fear is aggression. This also makes it particularly difficult to talk him down, if he's put in an emotional state. His response to not being in control is often violent retaliation.

With those basic tenants understood, let's move next to some major personality traits:

Bishop is a controlling personality. This is a direct result of his trauma response. Things that can be controlled are safe, therefore he must control everything. If something cannot be controlled, it's a threat that must be eliminated. If he doesn't know why something happened, he becomes angry (including even when it benefits him.)

Bishop is very low-empathy. When writing him, I try to keep in mind that he cannot put himself in the perspective of others. (Or if he can, he doesn't care to.)

Bishop is a sadist. He gets personal enjoyment from hurting others.

Bishop likes fighting, but only when he's winning. He will quickly leave if he can't see a guaranteed victory.

Bishop is paranoid. This is probably self-evident, but it's the reason he's often so well-prepared even when things don't go to plan.

Bishop genuinely seems to enjoy science. He's shown to be far more lenient with scientist characters than anyone else, and he seems to involve himself in his scientists' projects to a degree. Enough to, at the very least, understand their work. (Given he was the one set to dissect the turtles, it might also be argued he has some medical or biology background, himself.)

Bishop is an opportunist and scavenger. He can roll with failures as long as he can find something to get out of it. If he's presented with an opportunity to stab someone in the back, and he has something to gain? He'll take it without a second thought.

Bishop is deeply self-blind. For all his perceptiveness and strategic prowess, Bishop is not very self-aware in the slightest. He is completely blind to his own hypocrisies, and thoroughly confident in his own righteousness.

Bishop adapts fast. He accepts situations for what they are and acts (Though he may still be angry about them, or what have you.) This is likely a skill developed via longevity; the world around him has changed rapidly, but he doesn't feel out of place at all.

Bishop will take extreme risks and thinks wildly outside the box. Also self-evident, if you're familiar with the plans he enacts throughout the show. He'll put a lot on the line if he thinks the reward is worth enough, and he's willing to go to extreme lengths to get what he wants, even if his plans would be considered crazy by normal standards.

Bishop is persistent. If he wants something, he won't stop until he gets it. If he fails, he'll retreat, make a new plan, and try again. It is very difficult to convince him to back down (and certainly not on moral grounds.)

Habits and triggers I've noted:

Being restrained of any sort puts Bishop in a panic. He is more likely to have an emotional response in these scenarios, and seems to have (an albeit muted) desperation to escape. (See: Leatherhead restraining him in the first encounter; His reaction to being trapped on the surgical table in Head of State.)

When being duplicitous or suppressing a reaction, Bishop will go to adjust his tie. This could possibly be considered his tell.

Bishop seems to have a particular fear of aliens blending in as humans. His slayer project was built around the assumption that this is a common threat. (Worth noting: This makes The Shredder the model of the exact threat Bishop is afraid of. Technically, Bishop himself may also fit the description of a threat shaped like a human.)

Writing considerations:

In 03's narrative, Bishop is EPF and EPF is Bishop. Narratively speaking, any organization Bishop is head of acts as if it is an extension of his will and character.

Bishop is shown to strike fear and/or discomfort into most characters he interacts with. Anything beyond this is an outlier, and will draw a reader's attention.

Dialogue-wise, Bishop is generally succinct and blunt. He does dabble in gloating, though, and especially likes to upset others. If he's given a chance to be mean, he'll usually take it. It can help to consider he has a Mission Mode and a Normal Mode. When it comes to Mission Mode, he gets straight to the point and hates unnecessary talking. Otherwise, he's still not very talkative, but will take the time to make pointed jabs or talk through a plan. A lot of his sense of humor seems to be rooted in how He's Better Than You (And You're Going To Die Painfully.)

It's a common pitfall that Bishop is depicted as seeking out the turtles. In 03, once he gets their DNA, he's done with them. Any encounters after that are incidental. Bishop does not care about anything that won't effect his greater goal. If he's targeting another character, it should have to do with a greater plan.

Bishop is an extremely competent combatant, shown to be able to handle up to 7 opponents at once. For a breakdown on his fighting style check out my other post on that!

Bishop is hard to kill, and oftentimes he accidentally contributes to his own defeat. (The hook from Bishop's Gambit is an example I get a LOT of mileage out of, as a perfect symbol of his self-defeating prophecies.)

We almost only ever see Bishop in the context of his work. While it could be construed that he depersonalizes himself, it's much more clear that the narrative depersonalizes him. As far as we, the audience know, Bishop's work is all that he is.

It's unclear if Bishop was released from his abduction or escaped. Depending on which you ascribe to, this can have ramifications for his mindset on how to deal with the alien threat. (Personally, because so much of his inability to cope hinges on a feeling of helplessness, I believe he was released. If he escaped on his own power, that undercuts it, somewhat.)

Thematically-speaking, Bishop parallels both his own torturers and his own victims at the same time. He has perpetuated the cycle that traumatized him in the first place by trying to fight fire with fire. (In that vein, I don't think he's capable of understanding that, not seeing aliens as people in the first place, just dangers. Considering how deeply ingrained his trauma is in his worldview and actions, it would probably ruin him, if he were ever able to actually grasp it.)

Bishop and EPF are likely a commentary on the military of the time 03 was coming out. This can be something worth keeping in mind, when figuring out his greater themes in your story, though it can just as well be discarded if it doesn't fit.

Adding to that, Bishop has an extensive american military background. His skills and knowledge will reflect that.

Bishop also plays on and references a number of real-life alien conspiracies. It can be worth digging through conspiracy history to drum up ideas and themes, too.

The ethical and philosophical quandaries of Bishop's body-hopping and humanity tend to not hold too much weight, because Bishop, himself, doesn't seem to care.

If I think of more I'll certainly be adding on to the reblogs of this post! Or, if you have more thoughts, please feel free to add! If you're in the mood for more Bishop ramblings, that's practically most of this blog atm, but this post is a particular favorite. If you're interested in Fast Forward!Bishop, specifically, consider this post! (also read Taking Pawns. slipped in that self-promo, nice.)

#agent bishop #tmnt 2003 #tmnt 2k3 #teenage mutant ninja turtles #And man I still gotta make an analysis on 2012 Bishop #my man is so underrated #There are only a handful of fics out there that include him at ALL and for the most part I find he's blended with 03's characterization #Which takes away what makes him fun in his own right and muddies 03 Bishop's character basis imo #anyway I had this post on the backburner for a while and finally got the motivation to finish her up #And of course if ever there are more questions on characterizing him I'd be happy to help! I love rambling about this guy ad nauseum #oooh stray thought I should do one for Rat King too. Went through that guy's episodes recently theyre GREAT #I've also been very tempted to compile most of these posts into a big ol video essay. idk if I could pull it off but it sure is an idea

[livsmessydoodles]

thinking about this scene today

this scene alone convinces me that byler is endgame bc you cannot make will actively say that hes not gonna fall in love and then write a whole plotline abt him being in love with mike.... just for it to not be reciprocated???

will is the only party member who's completely unexperienced with romantic relationships, which of course has to do with the fact that he's gay in the 80's, but this is a TV show. all of this is fictional so they can take whatever route they want with these characters, and making will continue to stay alone and suffer through unrequited love would be awful storytelling, especially when people claim that will moving on from his feelings would bring character development and growth.

wills feelings for mike arent there just to "show his growth". weve seen this kid go through hell and back yet even with everything kicking him down he stays strong and kind. hes the most selfless character in the show and always puts others needs before his own. in s4, they put a lot of emphasis in these character traits of his, and they're always picturing his love for mike as something selfless and pure.

now if his feelings are not reciprocated, how does this teach will a lesson that leads to character growth?? he already doesn't expect anything. life has shown him time and time again that he always gets the short end of the stick, why would he think this is any different?? making him have feelings for his best friend just to get rejected would just be a nail in the coffin, reaffirming to him that no matter what hes not worthy of ever getting what he wishes. this isnt character growth at all.

but if his feelings ARE requited, that gives us a twist to the story we havent seen. we would get to see actual growth for will, him learning to give himself value and realize that he DOES deserve happiness!! instead of leading into the expected spiral of bad things keeping up the consistency with everything else that has happened to will so far, finally giving him one good thing leads to us seeing a shift in his whole nature, and wed see him dealing with things he hasnt dealt with before!!! GROWTH!!!

besides why would they make such an intricate complicated storyline.... just to lead to a rejection we all saw coming? the GA expects him to get rejected. his feelings not being reciprocated would not be any surprise. but twisting those expectations in a way to shock the GA AND give wills character the happiness he so deserves after being through so much..... now THAT would be world shattering and a satisfying ending to both the viewers and will himself!!

this scene establishes a clear subversion trope, making us aware of how will believes he's never finding love, just for the show to later on subvert expectations and reward will with the love he deserves and never thought hed get🫶

#long post wow sorry #i was just thinking about this scene and then remembered a thread id made on twt a couple months ago and. basically redacted it #i just think this is so important and its solid evidence that we often look past #the duffers have been setting this storyline for a while. the buildup is all there #i doubt theyd just push all of that aside to stay with the same ol boring het couple who honestly even the GA is tired kf #😭😭😭😭 #ANYWAY #i like doing think pieces i might do more eventually #byler #stranger things #will byers #mike wheeler #byler analysis #st4 #stranger things 5 #mike wheeler x will byers #will byers x mike wheeler #will and mike get on the petri dish #liv rambles

[luvvs-1820]

Hhhggrrrrrrrrr kisssss gaysss homosexuallsss gaysss ggghhhhrhrrrrrhrhrhrrrrrrmrmm

My reaction to gay:

#luvvs rambles #luvz #gtws #hermitcraft #grian #scarian #hermitshipping #hermitblr #SCREAMS #TOU #YOU #YOU DONT #UNDERSANF #I HAVEE #BEEN #OBSESSED #FOR YEARS #YOU CANT #YEE OL LADDY NEEDS REST #TW GAY PEOPLE #KISSING GAY #EEEEWWEWW #EVERYONE LAUGH AT THE GAY GUYSSS #gay gay homosexual gay #gay

[shkika]

Has Saint ever met any other slugcats?

I imagine they have become quite rare, especially around iterator complexes!

Saint doesn't have any complicated feelings regarded slug cats, just because he has the body of one. He wasn't raised by them or anything of the sort. He's closer to a zombie honestly than a slug cat that grew up..

Which is why he's so weak and frail.

#rainworld #rain world #rw saint #ask #lynxmisnomer #he ascends them just like any other creature he sees around #the idea of sliver's consciousness or whats left of it being shoved into a dead slug cat is pretty fun #she destroyed herself but becoming a big ol octopus would not be useful for travel #and her echo-ness isnt related to a specific place its towards wanting to see her family. #so shes stuck saving them and the world forever #more or less #hehe got rambly excuse me!

[carnivalcarriondiscarded]

a surprise reboot of the show!

que the puppets fleeing while a heavy working crew fuckin snatches everyone up in nets to clean the place us

"should we muzzle sally?"

"she fuckin bit me!"

"doesnt answer the question"

"wally stole my wallet!"

"hes legally allowed to, travis."

yk what i'd really wanna see is how they wrangle the massive dog & the equally tall four-armed caterpillar. Wally would get netted and Barnaby would appear behind the person, about to ruin their entire career

#'hes legally allowed to travis' PLEASSSSEEEEEE #this ask is going to entertain me for a While #just picturing the puppets scurrying around and under things while all the big ol humans struggle to catch them #rambles from the bog #and then of course their intense fear when they Are caught <3 #forcefully separated from each other and Home <3 #who knows maybe barnaby and howdy have to be knocked out somehow #thats gotta suck!!! #for the puppets for obvious reasons but imagine having to be one of the employees Doing this and Listening to their distress & confusion #WAIT LMFAO wally would just eat the nets #blink blink blink there's a puppet-sized hole to escape through #ohhhh sad thought! #when barnaby is taken down wally breaks free and crawls into That net #but since he's too small to move barnaby himself he just stays in that net voluntarily #absolutely Devouring this concept.... #the chaos and confusion the Fear the loss of control #wait. fuck was this a lights out ask? was it...? i dont know! i cant tell! either way i love it #though if it Is... and there Was a reboot... theyd probably just remake the puppets for a new studio #all the ogs are too 'outdated' and damaged to be used for a show. their colors are faded they're just... too old #inch resting concept indeed....

[ciervobizarro]

my brain is kinda fried but once i feel better i wanna finish these drawings

#i always cook the same thing but it's just delicious ya know #i can't help it #good ol' guts and amputation... #doodle #ciervo rambles

[mischiefblues]

finished s2 of shadow and bone and i'm here to say zoya and alina and genya r together and nina and inej have something fruity going on and if you can't see that then you are absolutely blind. <3 bless.

#ole rambles #shadow and bone #zoyalina #ninej #LIKE IM SAWRRYYY but it's true #genyazoyalina #zenyalina

[santa-lilio-sangre]

ive been reading the sandman audiobook recently and they describe morpheus's eyes in such detail but every time they do it all i can picture is his big huge bulbous creature eyes staring sadly at me (visual interpretation below)

#the sandman #morpheus #dream of the endless #sandman #my art #? #rambles #stop ataring at me with those big ol eyes

[yukipri]

Anyone else suddenly getting a sharp increase in followers?

I've gained more followers in the past few days than I have since before the Purge, and while on one hand, it's nice to dream that my work is reaching more people again, on the other, I'm aware my art hasn't been moving that much so it's definitely wishful thinking.

Plus, almost all of these blogs are default icon, username someletters###.

If you are a real person new to Tumblr, reminder to please change your icon to anything but the default, and maybe make *some* post, or reblog, or blog summary, to indicate that you are human and not a bot!

#YukiPri rambles #Tumblr #sigh the good ol' days where 'you have XX new followers' notifs happened every time I posted art... #alas those days are gone #and now bots mock the ghosts of golden days past

[iwrite-sinsandtragedies]

also, ngl, I am in Love with the idea that Cove is barely keeping himself from throwing hands when [spoiler] Baxter initially walks away from MC during the soap opera moment - just two seconds from going on a war path for the first time in his life lmfao

Like, I don't know about the rest of y'all but my Cove loves my MC - they've lived together for the past five years, he was there to pick up the pieces in Baxters wake, MC went 110% all his personal quests so he's committed okay - they hug clingy, they have pets.

So, seeing that moment that initally broke MC about to replay itself right before his very eyes has got to be the angriest this soft boy has ever been. "The anger of a gentle man" and all that, you get me?

I just live for shit like that - just, yes please. *chef's kiss*

#baxter dlc #olba spoilers #ol:ba spoilers #ol:ba #olba #our life beginnings and always #ol baxter #ol cove #baxter ward #cove holden #iwrite rambles #spoilers

[stressedjester]

A detail I noticed about the 2018 Plas run is that you can see his eyes magnified by his goggles. I don't know how to feel about it and it honestly makes me a bit uncomfortable

#QUIT LOOKIN AT ME WITH THEM BIG OL EYES #*bwomp* #meffy rambles #plastic man #plastic man 2018