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gentlemanschronicles · 5 months

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#playfulness #intimacy

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cyjammy · 3 months

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Vox and Valentino: A Display of Trust

VALENTINO AND VOX

Not going to lie, I was the most excited for this dynamic and it just barely beats out Vox and Alastor’s rivalry. For four years they were both the big unknowns only seen for about 30 seconds in the pilot.

There were theories about their dynamic that I hoped to god wouldn’t be true in the show.

Because they didn’t make sense, they looked friendly with each other when they hunkered down for the extermination. And there was no way one sinner (Val) could create an empire alone.

AND I’M SO HAPPY THAT DID NOT HAPPEN.

Valentino being hot headed and brash was not on my 2024 bingo card, but I’m here for it.

(Yes, he’s a bad person. So is everyone else in the show. Alastor hangs out with cannibals and most likely participates. It’s a show about Hell.)

I LOVE HIM. I love everything about him down to the voice, the fluctuating emotions, the drama, the possessiveness — ALL. OF. IT.

I love me some fucking drama and I was LIVING for the back and forth between him and Vox.

Valentino is in charge because of the power he has.

He’s not a words guy, he uses action. He refuses to change his ways because that’s what got him to the top. He’s ready to hunt down Angel just for moving out.

Mind you he still goes to work and fulfills his side of the contract, Valentino just can’t handle not having control.

Micromanaging Angel’s life down to the smallest of details. Controlling who he can talk to, what he can wear.

He wants his plaything back in his sight, he doesn’t want him getting defiant. He wants his leash short so he doesn’t get any ideas.

And the way he gaslights the fuck out of Angel hit hard. Getting away from an abuser and then having the distance you finally need to heal, but being forced to be in contact with them is so restricting that it hurts.

Jesus that was fucking with me.

You don’t necessarily have to be smart to manipulate people, and Val knows that. Val plays the part of the fool so people underestimate him.

He feigns impulsiveness.

When asked for strategic advice he plays dumb.

That’s calculated, and it may just be written off as idiotic, but that’s probably what he wants.

He has to be playing dumb, there is no way he has survived this long by pure luck.

Vox makes do with him by his side because Val can gain trust and place sinners under his spell.

That makes him a valuable asset. Vox supplies the equipment and Valentino supplies the merchandise.

Because that’s all he considers those who are under his employ.

They’re things to be sold to an audience.

But Vox might not see the subtle ways Val messes with him.

Val’s a bratty, unsympathetic, monster that will do anything to get his way. With the guidance of someone with a more grounded personality removed from his issues is when he is able to see reason.

And Velvet can’t even do that, only Vox.

That shows respect and trust.

Even when Vox was spelling it out for him slowly it wasn’t a slight against him, it was a reminder and it held no malice.

If it did, Vox would have lost his temper as he did with Alastor. He kept himself measured for Val and reigned himself back in.

He may know that it won’t get him anywhere after dealing with him for so long. If Vox didn’t see Valentino as a worthwhile investment, he wouldn’t even go through the effort.

Vox knows the best way to get Valentino to listen.

Valentino is extremely self centered. Vox speaks in a way that makes Val want to care, while still making sure it benefits him as well.

“OUR brand”

“Any idea what YOU would look like chasing random whores around town”

“OUR image”

Their partnership is of the upmost importance. Vox needs to make sure the empire remains, that the Vs have their power. That they’re on top.

And that’s a goal Valentino can get behind.

Valentino backs off with disappointment, because he enjoys violence. And he wanted there to be a show.

So instead he throws out something that could really get under Vox’s skin.

Alastor.

Val could have used this information to cripple Vox, make him vulnerable during a time where he needed to stay focused.

But instead, he uses it now.

Val was bored, he knew how Vox would react, and he wanted a show.

And a show he received. Pressing all the right buttons to see his partner go mad.

I want to see more of Valentino. So far his actions could be read as surface level — dumb and erratic — or strategic.

As of now, I’m assuming he knows what he’s doing.

Anger clouds your judgement and both Vox and Val were subject to that effect within a few minutes. That doesn’t necessarily mean Val is a fool and that Vox calls ALL of the shots.

Val acts idiotic around his colleagues because he knows they won’t take advantage of him. Until I see how he is around Angel Dust outside of those voicemails or around his other employees is when that can be settled.

I’m hoping this is a strategic play, because that would be an amazing use of misdirection. All the signs are there, and it could be so.

I also love how Vox is never fearful of Val and vice versa. They both would take steps toward each other that would be misconstrued as advancing toward violence.

Neither flinch. They look a bit surprised, sure, but never scared.

The respect is there and I love the relationship Val and Vox have.

#hazbin hotel #posted before episode 4 #on my twitter #@cyjammy #vox #valentino #i love their dynamic so much #The Vs #Overlords #attention wh0r3 #manipulation #playfulness

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taekooktimeline · 2 months

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July 30, 2023 (filmed), February 14, 2024 (released) -

We finally have a BB of Jk’s Inkigayo stage performance! A smiling Tae arrives to support him -

Timestamp 2:33

Tae, at first, stands over Jk. Jk knows who’s entered the room, even with his eyes closed. He clearly was expecting Tae, and he “greets” him by asking, “What?” It should be noted, as others have pointed out, that they didn’t greet each other with the standard “Hello” or “How are you?” This is another indicator of how close they are and how much time they spend with each other to skip these formalities.

There’s then a noticeable cut, with Tae now air-straddling Jk. The subsequent interaction between them is so incredibly domestic! Jk is adorably pouty as he twice asks Tae, in a soft voice, where he’d been.

Timestamp 2:40

Tae explains in an equally super soft, low tone that he had been practicing. Jk repeats in an inquiring, yet still soft tone, “Practice?” Tae further explains that he was at dance then violin practice, before working out.

Timestamp 2:50 https://x.com/v1230mp4/status/1757708423280640268?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Translation -

https://x.com/tcnckclnsmaek/status/1758376772562010549?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Also something to point out is that when Tae stood over Jk, Jk’s legs lay flat on the ground -

Once Tae’s legs were encased around him, Jk lifted a leg up so that he could reciprocate his touch.

CT to Eve for the observation - https://x.com/evexece_kthjjk/status/1758339565239099456?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

And it’s super cute how Tae seems to have left his glasses on Jk’s luggage while they talked -

In the next clip, Jk starts boxing while Tae looks on.

Timestamp 2:51

We then see Taekook playfully boxing together.

Below is a close up of Jk’s soft, fond stare as they box, complete with his adorable dimple on display (and he was focused on Tae the entirety of them boxing, not their hands and movements!)

https://x.com/tcnckclnsmaek/status/1757731117128679917?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg https://x.com/jeonjkloops/status/1757709108927439093?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg https://x.com/kveline_/status/1757721535119274154?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg https://x.com/dionyxxsustkx/status/1757741281340494321?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Of course, this isn’t the first time this precious duo have boxed together. Tae uploaded a video of them boxing on Jk’s birthday, September 1, 2022, posting the video as soon as he landed in Seoul from NYC.

Tae’s post - https://x.com/bts_twt/status/1565075044703019008?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Recap - https://www.tumblr.com/taekooktimeline2022/694602961670766592/we-finally-got-the-taekook-sparring-video-tae

And while it’s not the exact same thing, I also thought of Tae boxing on Jk’s abs in ITS season 1, episode 3. Remember, this is a sign of closeness, as all Tae said was, Today were working on abs,” nothing further, and Jk understood context and lifted his arms to expose his tummy.

Recap - https://www.tumblr.com/taekooktimeline2020/632423882773676032/may-26-2020-filmed-soop-episode-3

And we also got to see this PTD boxing moment between the two -

https://youtube.com/shorts/eRGSXEwaEKw?si=7fHDWS5gv5ztEAWS

Jk looks back and watches Tae as they practice the choreography for his record breaking song, “Seven.”

Timestamp 3:04

Tae confirms a dance move with Jk -

They practice once more, with Tae exclaiming the choreography is hard.

Tae gives Jk encouragement and support, attempting to massage him as he softly speaks to him. I also want to note, as others have, that the staff didn’t react in any way to Tae massaging Jk, which indicates that this is habitual and a common occurrence between the two.

Timestamp 3:22

Translation -

https://x.com/tcnckclnsmaek/status/1757723740887306298?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg https://x.com/v1230mp4/status/1757708897417400325?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Tae playfully receives Jk’s congratulatory stash (“Seven” won first place at Inkigayo!) -

timestamp 4:08

Jk imitates Tae’s 2020 “Gidaryeo gidaryeo” at the end of his “3D” segment of his M countdown prerecording -

Timestamp 7:47 https://x.com/bangtannieslayy/status/1757714312607773013?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Remember, during Jk’s February 3, 2023, live, he twice imitated Tae’s “Gidaryeo gidaryeo.”

The fact he’s so endured by this adorable moment (shown below) that he imitates it even 3+ years later is so cute.

https://x.com/taesmug/status/1621513590330261506?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg https://x.com/koovarbie/status/1621506463335329795?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Recap of this 2023 live here - https://www.tumblr.com/taekooktimeline2023/708525777682038784/february-1-2023

Prior recap of Jk arriving for Inkigayo - https://www.tumblr.com/taekooktimeline2023/724383250492145664

Prior recap of Inkigayo - https://www.tumblr.com/taekooktimeline2023/725289352690843648

Recap of Jk’s live the day after Inkigayo - https://www.tumblr.com/taekooktimeline2023/724837237671575552

Raw - https://youtu.be/WvU6SWsg0_4?si=KmBs-hgA84Jk5bJL

#taekook #taekooktimeline #2023 #closeness #supportive #playfulness #boxing #cuteness #Inkigayo

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soulinkpoetry · 2 months

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When souls speak, they only speak of love and music and art and softness. Give your soul what it’s waiting for . Treat it kindly.

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#love #art #music #softness #playfulness #soulinkpoetry #poetry #thoughts #she writes #feelings #poets on tumblr #poets corner #writers and poets

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ksjanes · 10 months

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Celebrate your day with joy and playfulness.

K.S. Janes

Really enjoying spending time with my parents, feelings lots of joy.

#photographers on tumblr #joy #day #playfulness

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random-xpressions · 7 months

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Old enough to die, young enough to try some new sins...

Random Xpressions

#playfulness

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falseandrealultravival · 9 months

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Beer- barrel polka (Classic)

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Czech musician J.Vejvoda wrote this song in 1927 and it became a worldwide hit due to its playfulness. In the version I heard before, it seems that there was a production of throwing up and collapsing...

ビア樽ポルカ

チェコのミュージシャン：J.Vejvodaが１９２７年に作曲し、その陽気さから、世界的にヒットした。私が以前聴いたヴァージョンでは、吐きながらぶっ倒れるという演出があったような・・・

#Beer- barrel polka #Classic #Babylman #J.Vejvoda #Czech #playfulness #Youtube

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catsinthebagdesignposts · 10 months

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What Love Says… Love Your Heart

Live deeper in your heart, love, wisdom and compassion are there. Living with and through a loving heart you discover creativity, freedom – your true self.

Your heart vibrates whatever you choose. Express love, a love that lifts you, a love that lifts another. Be the love.

Be playful expressing yourself, embrace fun, laughter and love through your beautiful heart and you light up your world and light up the world of all.

What makes your heart smile? Explore and create opportunities for your heart to expand with love, playfulness and yes create some laughter too.

Beauty is created when your heart and mind know love. Know yourself and you know love. Share love from your heart, your home, allow good love vibes to resonate with all!

Jennifer R. Cook @catsinthebagdesignpostsinvites you to embrace love in your life and enjoy What Love Says series.

#love #storyteller #illustrator #life #selflove #heart #compassion #true self #hearthome #playfulness #smile #good vibrations #chipmunks #wednesdaywisdom

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taekooktimeline · 18 days

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End of June 2023 (filmed), April 7, 2024 (released):

Yoongi’s “D-DAY in Seoul” BB is released on YouTube! I’ve already covered Taekook attending in more extensive detail in the recap linked below, but I wanted to add a few more things. Hopping around together -

Timestamp 13:15

https://x.com/_k91230v_/status/1776942488634433605?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Jk looks at Tae and starts dancing. Tae then starts dancing the same dance -

https://x.com/euphoria_pie/status/1776917742727426162?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Members yell out, “Yoongi,” during the VCR while waiting for Yoongi to come back on stage (Jk is the last to shout his name in this moment, and just like I mentioned in my prior recap, I love that we can see his eyes smiling even with the mask) -

Tae claps in amusement -

Timestamp 14:00

Tae shouts, “Yoongi!” when it’s quiet, which causes him to get shy and walk in a circle around Jk while the crowd cheers.

Jk is adorably amused by this and endearingly laughs while watching Tae walk in his shy circle around him. (Side note - I enhanced the brightness of the last photo to better see Jk looks to his left and right to watch Tae) -

https://x.com/kookvtwins/status/1776916884065079446?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Taekook are seen sitting next to each other when Yoongi finishes his set and comes backstage. It’s always the little things for me! Jk playfully yells, “Yoongi,” before turning to Tae with a grin. Tae immediately mimics him and shouts his own, “Yoongi!”

https://x.com/_k91230v_/status/1776945093133717785?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Timestamp 16:38

While there isn't anything seemingly poignant going on in the below moment, I found this really domestic. Tae fiddles with a necklace while his body is turned into Jk, who’s snacking, but also has his body turned towards Tae. It’s the subtler moments like this that speak volumes about their closeness. Even during simpler tasks, such as this, there’s a need to be close to the other.

Timestamp 17:20

As we already know, Tae and Jk arrived and left together! They’re glued side to side as they exit, despite the space next to Tae. As others have noted, it does seem like they’d have held hands had the cameras not been around.

https://x.com/vantegifs/status/1776920442281902214?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

https://x.com/ak74ecpgggsxrzu/status/1776926582340493766?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

https://x.com/kookieantae4eva/status/1776985604867453070?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

And some things never change between these two! Just like in years past, they decide to act out a skit, in this instance pretending to have just finished performing.

https://x.com/startksupporter/status/1776944053365485703?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

https://x.com/yoowrites_/status/1776925280004944278?s=46&t=StSwHjW0_Domk_lHUFMaCg

Raw - https://youtu.be/MdoJUJGrYFE?si=tKeQNtsEB5PbAFPE

Recap of June 25, 2023 (when Jk, Tae and Jimin attended) - https://www.tumblr.com/taekooktimeline2023/721854010781483008/taekooktimeline-june-25-2023-taekook-attend

#taekook #taekooktimeline #2023 #closeness #supportive #playfulness #cuteness #concerts #I love this day so much

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osmangulveren · 10 months

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