Oh, Holy Father, creator of everything.
Please put any evil spirits to flight who wish us harm. Let them know they are defeated and never again can they return. Our bodies are a temple where you dwell within our souls. We love you, Father God with all our hearts, with all our minds. We love you Lord God, please protect us from evil so we may continue to serve your most Holy will. Luminous, radiant, angelic hosts, please encircle us three times.
Let my body be a temple where you dwell within my soul, Lord. Bless and keep us this night and always.
Amen.
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Do I actually think Imogen is going to turn on the party? No. I don't think it’s any more likely to happen than I did Fjord releasing Uk’otoa, or Caleb returning to Trent and the Vollstruckers.
Given the nature of the game, any character turning fully dark is unlikely, seeing as it would take them away from the party for a time or potentially even turn them into an npc, replaced by a new pc. So far the only time we've gotten close to seeing something like it happen was Yasha siding with Obann, which could only happen specifically because Ashley was gone from the table for a long time (it was also the product of mind control, not an active choice to turn dark, and as such still doesn’t really count as a pc turning on the party in my eyes).
But the possibility is there. The seeds planted. Travis has talked about how, after he threw the falchion away, he briefly considered having Fjord leave the party and retun to the coast and Uk’otoa. Liam has mentioned that, early on, Caleb returning to work for Trent was a very real possibilty. It can happen, if the players and narrative are open to it.
And now, canonically, Imogen is desperately and understandably searching for a reason not to have to fight her own mother. She is, however briefly, questioning whether the Ruby Vanguard might have a just cause. Much as she hates it, she also feels the allure of the power Ruidus gives her. Her closest ally is someone who has repeatedly assured she will stand by her no matter what she chooses, even after she voiced the possibility of letting Predathos get out. None of these parts of Imogen are evil, and all of them are understandable and deeply rooted in pain and ostracization, but they could very easily be turned into justification, were she pushed enough.
The seeds are planted. Again, I don’t think it will happen (she seems firmly against the evil plan when reminded of how evil it is), but there’s certainly nothing strange or hateful about engaging with and being interested in the darker possibilities as presented in canon. It isn't character hate to acknowledge that Imogen has the potential to go dark, much as Fjord and Caleb and Yasha. To me, it’s what makes her character interesting. I want to see her clash with the party, whether because she’s desperate to save her own mother or because she’s high off the power of Ruidus and lured in. I want to see Laudna have to choose between the world and her promise to stand by Imogen no matter what. I want to see the fallout, the slow healing and redemption and coming to terms with bad choices. I eat that shit up, and if it doesn’t happen in canon I'll probably go read some fic about it to get my fix.
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god people are so unforgiving about s1 arthur being.. the way he is (an arrogant bully). he is just soooooo important to me arrogance and all!! bc this is arthur without merlin to change the fundamental structure of his life yk? to show him that yes he is being an ass but it’s okay there’s a pure heart under that bravado and it’s because he grew up so lonely and without affection that he’s like this. my heart ALWAYS goes out for him every time i rewatch. he struggles to form friendships, he’s awkward and doesn’t know how to show affection unless it’s a punch to the arm and GOD HE’S LEARNING HOW TO LOVE LIKE HE WANTS TO AND I AM SO VERY !!!!!!!!!!!!! ABOUT HIM
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if (side story) 41yjh ever reads orv i hope he's baffled when he realizes that every single version of him that has come into contact with kdj has been to some degree obsessed with the guy
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the hurt in his eyes dammit. near tears in his eyes because leland says he's glad they're not talking...
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Melora just calling out to Orym in the wind with a hint of a memory was just beautiful. Just how she watches over her lost boys when they need some reassurance and guidance is just something so personal. It's never their lowest moment but a feeling when something is building (the inadequacy of it all) where she just reaches out with a gentle "I'm here with you" and aids whatever way she can. Like sends a party through your cemetery or wraps you in seaweed or covers your sword in vines so you can continue to help your friends. The way she reaches out to those whose love for their families fuel them to give them a helping hand and here, with Will's scent, a reminder that family is always a part of your strength even when they are not around. Yes, there has been loss and struggle, and everything is so overwhelming right now, but you're on the right path and doing the best you can, and that is enough; you just need someone to help lighten the load.
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Zōfi in the original Ultraman is a stern but sympathetic character who is ultimately more concerned with the whole needs of the many type deal
Arguing that since Ultraman has done so much for humanity they would forgive him for taking medical aid that could go to the human he merged with and instead using it on himself
However he is ultimately convinced by Ultraman to give the medical aid to Ultraman’s host and using the supplies meant for himself to save Ultraman
“Have you grown so fond of humans, Ultraman?”
Shin Zōfi meanwhile
Well his Leitmotif opens with the line, “In the beginning there was no forgiving, with malice unheard of, No heed for Redemption”
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i'm too dizzy to articulate it fully but like. constantine can be genuinely terrifying when he wants to be. he's got an energy to him when he's pissed off that's like he's reading off a list of ways to systematically rip you apart and still coming up with new ones along the way. the moments in the comics when we see him through other people's eyes are always so powerful, because he truly is someone who always knows a little more than he should, and someone who won't make threats that he doesn't mean to follow up on. he's off-putting. he's ominous. he could ruin your life with a well-placed word. he's someone who either invokes deep and abiding loyalty or the sudden full-body need to flee the country and change your name.
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"Oh Elise! A happy birthday to you!" Camilla gives the youngest Nohrian a one armed side hug. Her other arm is carrying a basket full of wonderful treats for the birthday girl; pretty hair ribbons, yummy chocolates, pretty flowers, and plenty of sweet treats!
Elise gasps, trying to focus on hugging her sister first and foremost, but very clearly distracted by the basket and its contents. As soon as the hug is let go, she wastes no time in inspecting it. “Is all this for me? Seriously??”
She beams back up at her big sister as she pulls her back into yet another hug, tighter this time. She has to make up for her earlier hug, after all! She can’t have her sister start thinking she only appreciates the gift and not her! That’s just not true at all.
“Thank you so so so so soooo much, Camilla! You’re the best! Oh— do you wanna share some with me? I don’t know if I can eat all this myself, hehe…” That’s a lie. She totally could. But she’d happily trade any sweets for more time with her sister, especially on her birthday.
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