#your art will always be beautiful and have value no matter what. what i mean is like

[tsukasageorge]

Day 18: Character Design/Ref

remember my magical girl oc named kyrie? yeah i have another one

oh my god this gave me so much trouble for literally no reason. i liked this design when i initially sketched it out but drawing it again made me kind of hate it?????? i literally have no idea whats going on in this design and also their face looks wrong but its okay bc its done now

~2hr 15min???

#raey draws #xchallenge #raey oc #'it doesnt have to be good it just has to be done' is probably the best mindset you can have as an artist imo #cause if you're an artist you'll probably never be Good. and i dont mean that in a bad way #your art will always be beautiful and have value no matter what. what i mean is like #you will almost always have higher expectations for yourself than you can realistically achieve no matter what your skill level is #and on one hand that's good bc it pushes you to keep going and keep improving #but it's also really really discouraging because your expectations grow With your art skills and sometimes it feels like you'll never be #An 'Actually Good' Artist #basically what im trying to say is. you have to make bad art. its literally impossible for you to only make good art. #making bad art is whats gonna make you able to make good art #anyways since this gave me so much trouble im going to talk a little about kye as a treat #their real name is kyrie but since they're already besties with a different person named kyrie everyone calls them kye #(everyone actually calls them jorts) #kye does own pants that are not jorts. HOWEVER they are committed to an incredibly stupid bit #and will refuse to wear anything but jorts when in front of other people #kye saturn and kyrie are all best friends (plus mac but its gonna be 5 years before i design him) #kye and kyrie are gym bros and have some deep soulful bond that transcends time or whatever (they have the same name) #kye and saturn are the 'cant stand her fake ass!! 10 mins later: me and the bestie' meme #kye and mac are not really Best Friends outside of their friend group but they kind of understand each other on some deep subconscious leve #cause they had similar childhoods + cause of death #ok thats it bye

[industrations]

will you ever draw masc sirius? not to compare artists but recently i've just noticed masc sirius pics get more notes and ppl get more pissed off bc of fem sirius. it's ok if you draw fem wolfstar (fem sirius AND fem remus) but it's kinda weird you only draw remus masc. kinda heteronormative. when wolf is gay. plus canonically sirius was masc and remus was fem (sirius was the biker and remus was short.) it's ok you're more into fanon but canon is real so i'm just curious if you will ever draw masc sirius. if you will it'll be very cool and i'm sure you'll get more notes too.

This is the LAST time I'm going to be talking about this because I'm so TIRED of this debate.

Firstly, the "canon" you speak of is written by this person. So think before you start arguing anything about canon.

Then, since apparently some of you still cannot read. I DO NOT DRAW FOR YOU; I DRAW FOR ME. I could not care less about notes or likes or popularity. I'm just here to have fun and enjoy my time. That you are so concerned about notes is your own problem, not mine, but I suggest you change that because notes do not equal any sort of value, and this mindset is just going to be bad for anyone's mental health.

My favourite thing as a person whose gender is literally all over the place is getting to express that through the characters I draw. For ME, this mainly happens through Sirius because his "canon" is this very HETERONORMATIVE man. The freedom of him being able to step away from that and to be allowed to be whatever he wants to be on that day is just wonderful. Sirius, for me, is a reminder that no matter what you're born as or whatever people say you should be, it does not say anything about how you feel or express yourself.

Remus will forever keep evolving for me. He's also allowed to be whoever he wants to be. When I read fics he looks different in every single one. And if you actually paid attention to my art, you can see that he does not always look the same. For me, Remus is a comfort. He will always be a long, wet noodle with bad knees to me. He will always have his scars and his freckles, and those are what make him beautiful. I'm not sure why people immediately assume this is something that makes him "the man" or "the top". If that's what you're thinking when you see them, then there's something gone wrong on your side because you are deciding what a queer relationship is supposed to look like, when in fact you are the one being homophobic and heteronormative.

Also that my Sirius is shorter and more gender-y so to say, does not mean he can't kill a bitch on sight. He could break Remus in half in a second if he wanted to.

Anyway, I'm off to draw some dead gay wizards in whatever way I want to <3 love you guys. Truly the majority of you make me feel safe and seen, and I couldn't have wished for a more supportive community

#IF ANYONE ELSE SENDS ME AN ASK LIKE THIS YOU ARE GETTING BLOCKED ON SIGHT #okay #no more #you are being harmful to the queer community #just think before you speak and not everything is fucking black and white

[elysiansparadise]

Sorry, I haven’t seen your Composite Mars Post in Composite master list but then found it! You can ignore my previous ask hahah

Can you tell me about Venus in 9th house in natal chart, please? I’m interested in your opinion about this aspect :3

Sure love, no problem. 😊🤎

Venus in the 9th house

Their beauty is radiant, it lies in the glow of their personality, in the shine of their eyes, their beautiful figure and the hypnotizing smile with which they captivate you. These natives are an ideal combo, since it is not only limited to external beauty, but also their spirit, their way of seeing life, their love for knowledge, their open, inquisitive and fun mentality and their ability to give greater meaning to things no matter how simple they are. They love learning new things, things that are interesting and things that make them leave their comfort zone mentally speaking. They may have a lot of artistic knowledge and can enjoy art in diverse ways. There is a jovial quality in them which expands with the passage of time, looking young no matter the passing of the years. They have the quality of being able to see beauty in things that others do not appreciate, they tend to think outside the box and are not so methodical in their thinking, having a more flexible, open and curious mind. Likewise, they are usually people who deal charmingly with people, their treatment is not frivolous or just cordial, they are warm and very fun with others, which makes them easily appreciated. All these traits make them irresistible and interesting to people. Hips and thighs can be very attractive.

With this placement of Venus, the native is more prone to trips abroad, from which they will deeply enjoy and learn a lot, this can increase once they get married. You may feel attracted to foreign countries and the idea of ​​getting to know other places, cultures and people, and you may also feel attracted to foreign people [must mention that this placement enhances chances of marrying someone from another country]. In addition to the foreign, they are attracted to intelligent and thoughtful personalities who see beyond what seems to be obvious. Great minds inspire them and can teach them many things, things that they value deeply. They are attracted to people with more experience than them [in some cases even people older than them, especially if Saturn is aspecting Venus], to the idea of ​​a loved one teaching them new things. Changing the subject a little, since this is a publishing house, it makes it easier for the native to be successful in publishing something, especially with a foreign public or a lot of support from people from abroad. Can make very successful writers or artists in general.

Love is a huge source of inspiration for them, they have a unique vision of it, nothing superficial, quite the opposite, they look for a deep and significant meaning in the idea of ​​being with the person they love most. They have that quality to put a relieved, genuine and radiant smile on the face of their loved one, the one they fill with happiness, adventures and the best conversations they can have. It is valuable for them to be able to share their most personal opinions and vision of life with the person they are interested in. They love deeply and with intensity but never reaching the point of being unhealthy, love with them is liberating, enjoyable and above all accepting. They have a strong love of freedom, so it is necessary that they have a certain degree of it in their relationships. It is important for you to feel that you and your partner grow together as the relationship progresses. Many of them can give the impression of having high standards in love, since most tend to reject simple ideas of love or things that do not fit what they are looking for, they will always prefer what is meaningful even if they have to wait a little longer. The natives with this placement are the underrated hopeless romantics, since it’s the house of ideals and Venus over there increases the tendency to daydream about romance.

#astrology #venus in the 9th #natal chart #venus in the 9th house #venus in the 9h #astro note #astro observation #birth chart #venus in 9th house #venus in 9th

[fushiglow]

Who the hell is Gojō Satoru?

Some thoughts on his character in 236

Seeing everyone arguing about Gojō’s characterisation in 236 over the last week makes me realise just how good the chapter is, no matter how dissatisfied I am with Gojō's death.

When you're upset about something, it's hard to judge accurately whether something is 'bad' or whether you simply don't like it — and they are different things. Interestingly, 236 presented me with a conflict I've never experienced when following a story before. I'm really disappointed with the way Gege Akutami chose to end Gojō's story, but I think 236 will go down as one of the most beautiful chapters of Jujutsu Kaisen. In that sense, my feelings about the chapter after a week of sitting with it aren't too unrecognisable from my initial feelings — just with all of the big emotions that were colouring my judgment stripped away.

I think there *is* value in immediate reactions, and I think much of the initial outrage about the chapter was simply people grieving what was an intentionally shocking end to a beloved character. I hate that people tried to police social media reactions to the chapter, because I think everyone should be allowed to process their feelings in their own online space (as long as they don't bring harm to others, of course).

Aside from the outpouring of emotion, there have been countless arguments about 'who' Gojō was as a person in the end, and that doesn't sit right with me either. I think many artists would be disappointed to hear fans of their work insist that there is one 'proper' interpretation — because the value of sharing your art with the world is in how different people receive it based on their own experiences.

To me, that's Gojō Satoru as a character.

I know lots of people have already shared some variation of the post below (and everyone has moved on to 237 now anyway) but this was sitting in my drafts so I thought I may as well hit post before 237 is officially released!

In my analysis of Gojō's character after 235, I talked about how Gege Akutami keeps Gojō at a distance from both the readers and the characters around him, making it deliberately difficult to know who he is as a person. Despite that, everyone in-universe and out has something to say about Gojō's character, but we've never really known how Gojō views himself until this chapter.

For maybe the first time in Jujutsu Kaisen, we get to deep dive into Gojō's interior world and hear his innermost thoughts when he's at his lowest and most vulnerable. As a result, something fascinating happened across the fandom.

Even when Gojō literally tells Getō that the 'wretchedness of isolation' is something he shares with Sukuna, that he gave everything he had so that Sukuna might understand him and be understood in turn, and that he knows not everyone will get it, some people called Gojō 'out of character' in 236.

And isn't that just so damn meta?!

Akutami loves challenging readers' assumptions through his characters, so while the chapter is shocking, it isn't really surprising. I'd even go as far as suggesting that the journey of emotions the reader experiences while reading 236 is the exact same journey Gojō is going on in-story.

The thing is, I've seen tons of people arguing about whether Gojō was selfless or selfish, whether he fought for the love of his students or for the love of the fight, whether he took strong young sorcerers under his wing from a place of care or simply as a means to an ends — but I think the point is that it's always been all of those things at once.

Because he's human, and humans contain multitudes.

I think we were meant to have our view of Gojō shaken by 236 — the same way Gojō's view of himself is challenged in this chapter. However, just because we can find some truth in Nanami's criticism of Gojō, doesn't mean that his interpretation of Gojō's character is the correct one — especially when it's entirely possible that what happens in the airport isn't even real.

Getō listens with empathy as Gojō confesses his self-doubt and regrets, the solitude of his strength, and the dehumanisation he experienced as the 'Strongest'. He even expresses jealousy when Gojō admits he had fun fighting someone strong enough to understand him. Then, only two pages after Gojō says, 'You can cherish a flower and help it bloom, but you don't ask it to understand you', Nanami appears and calls him a pervert for his approach to sorcery.

It's actually really funny.

Importantly, Nanami isn't exactly wrong for saying the enjoyment Gojō gets from fighting is a little disturbing (and, to be clear, I *adore* this about him) — it's just not the whole picture of Gojō Satoru.

Akutami actually gives us some lovely imagery to visually represent the gulf between those who understand the solitude of strength and those who don't — Gojō and Getō sit on one side of the bench while Nanami and Haibara sit on the other, with each duo facing in opposite directions.

I don't think Akutami is implying that either side is wrong or right — it's just two different perspectives. Nevertheless, Gojō is pictured side by side with someone who understands him, and back to back with someone who doesn't understand him but who cares for him all the same.

Recognising this, he pivots to asking Nanami about something they can both relate to and receives an important lesson in return. What Nanami means and what Gojō takes from it is deliberately ambiguous, like everything that's discussed inside the airport:

Could Sukuna have won without the Ten Shadows?

Who does the 'flower' represent: Gojō, the people around him, or both?

Did Gojō reach Sukuna like he hoped?

Why exactly is Getō jealous?

Does Gojō feel satisfied?

Is Nanami's assessment of Gojō's character correct?

What is the relevance of north and south?

Which direction did Gojō choose?

Is it all in Gojō's imagination or is it real?

Whether we'll receive answers to those questions remains to be seen, but I highly suspect that most of them don't even have a definitive answer.

Once again, it's just a matter of perspective, and I think that's Gojō's character in a nutshell. Whichever side of the bench you're sitting on, whatever you see in Gojō says more about you than it does about him — and that's exactly why it's so fascinating to see the fandom erupt into arguments about who's interpreting the character correctly.

I can honestly say I think the chapter is really beautiful even though I hate what happened to Gojō, and that's an entirely new experience for me. For that alone, Akutami has my praise. Whatever happens in the rest of the story will determine whether 236 becomes my favourite chapter in the whole of Jujutsu Kaisen — isn't that bizarre?

By the way, I found a really thoughtful post about some of the word choices in 236. The poster shared some really interesting insights across a series of posts and they convey the tone of the chapter really well. Well worth checking out!

#i forgot to post this until now ooooops #jujutsu kaisen #jjk #jjk 236 #呪術廻戦 #gojo satoru #jjk spoilers #jjk manga spoilers #jujutsu kaisen spoilers #jjk meta #jjk analysis #jujutsu kaisen meta #jujutsu kaisen analysis #my writing #fushiglow

[lgbtlunaverse]

I think that sometimes when people in fandom hear other fandom folks tell them to "please read other stuff besides fanfiction" they feel like that is rooted in some kind of insult to fanfiction. A belief that is inferior to "real" books. And while I can't guarantee that no one means it like that, most do not. Because the advice is true, but not because of that.

I'm thinking of the Hideaki Anno interview where, upon being asked for advice in getting into the anime industry, he said "my best advice to you as a creator is to please have diverse interests in things besides animation."

That man made Neon Genesis Evangelion. Do you think he hates animation? Do you think he sees no value in it as a medium? Clearly that's not the answer.

No, the answer is that only ever interacting with one kind of art, no matter what it is, is always going to be limiting. You should know how to love multiple things in multiple ways. And that goes for fanfiction, your favorite genre of original books, movies, anime, paintings, anything. Hell, it goes beyond art and into your other interests, hobbies, and the people you interact with.

No one can ever graps the full spectrum of human experience, obviously, but you should be able to find beauty and enjoyment from different sources. You need it. You can't sustain yourself on only one meal forever, no matter how tasty or nutricious. You need variety.

If you find yourself only getting your sustenance from a single source, please try to find another. It could be anything, there are so many ways to attain meaning, but find one.

#fandom #art #that anno quote goes on to be a bit weird about autistic people but he is completely right on this #also i'm autistic and i got what he meant soooo #also since this is about creation as well as general wellbeing i guess this tag is apt #writing advice

[theragsagainstthemachine]

Yes, it matters.

One pleasure I get-and maybe this goes for every artist- is the “ah” moment I get when someone first looks at a piece they commission from me.

These moments happen at a convention where I’m face to face with the audience. They range from unmitigated joy to discernment from people trying to calculate the resale value.

So clearly it’s the joy we’re after.

(side-note: I really don’t care if someone wants to resell any of my pieces. I assume they eventually go to someone who wants it proudly displayed. Just have the common decency to appreciate it with a smile when you do receive it.)

When I mail out a piece, there’s always the anxiety that something will go wrong with the mail, despite my best efforts. So when I get a response that it got there safely, there’s relief. Sometimes I even get a “wow, it looks so much better in real life.”

That makes me smile.

The “I’m sure you get this all the time,” can be true but it never gets old. Between the beginning of starting a piece and the hundreds of calculations you think through (no, it’s not all muscle memory) to the final “ah” moments, that’s what gives me verification.

That’s why I do it.

And then, there’s something absolutely beautiful:

“Hi Rags,

Alan Neal in Canada writing, with a long overdue final THANK YOU for the incredible "Black Canary and radio" sketch... the one that got lost by the airline before you got to Ottawa!... but did arrive in the mail.

I know I told you how much I loved it, but I really did want to write to say how great it is to have your work up on the wall in our house. Maybe you get sick of people telling you how great your work is, but I figure it can't hurt to tell you again. :) I have been so swamped with family stuff that just having a moment to write seems so hard to come by.

Anyway...

My wife said "I think it's time to showcase the Canaries in the living room", and so we have hung them all up, and just love the way they look.

I know so often you must do these works and send them off into the world and not know what they mean to people. So I just wanted to say they mean a lot. The joy they bring and the discussions they launch, the details that people mention to me, the way they provide both escape and happiness, allow someone to be both nostalgic and present.

Everyone who comes over is instantly drawn to yours. You did such a beautiful job conveying the joy of Dinah listening to music, and it once again showcases your skill with expressions and movement. It's just stunning.

I also think the framer did a great job (I went with harvest gold as the matte because it was the "it" colour of 1973 :))

So I just wanted to send you a thanks and show you what it looks like, surrounded by many who we've now lost... George Perez, Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, Ramona Fradon... as well as Kat Hudson, Mike Grell, Jamal Igle, Gisele Lagace, and a lovely piece where Gail Simone did the "script" and Tom Fowler did the art. Someday I'll track down Jose-Luis Garcia Lopez and Phil Jimenez :) The living room "gallery" of Black Canaries and radios is below. :)

Sorry that this is a long blathering note, but putting up all the art has just reminded me of how special it is, and how lucky I am, so wanted to say thanks, and hope all is well.

All the best, sir!”

Alan

#rags morales #rags morales art #artists on tumblr #rags morales comicart #rags morales commission

[kavehnanginto]

pot, meet kettle

pairings: kaveh, itto x reader

synopsis: whiny and hot men smartly decide to date the only one who can match and even beat his charisma and annoying remarks, and everyone is stuck dealing with both of your dramatic characters

tags: you are very much annoying, sweet names except for babe or baby because i hate it, fluff and cuddles, they are very sweet, fun fact the creation of this fic was made because a little birdie told me to do this i just added itto because he is my man,

Kaveh swears he is a logical man, a rational man who desires nothing more than peace and tranquility. no one really agrees with him, with all the bickering with alhaitham and squabbles with dori his reputation of being sensitive is set in stone.

But with you around it truly feels that what he said was right. Compared to Kaveh and you, Alhaitham would rather spend time in hell and dead in a casket. So whenever you were around and in his house, the scribe just seemed to disappear out of nowhere. And you were now always alone with your man.

"Why would you use that as a painting, its too abstract?" you comfortably conquered the couch while watching Kaveh hang the ugliest portrait you have ever seen since the last time he hung one. "I literally went on this five minute walk to Alhaitham's house just to see you hanging this ugly portrait rather than spending time with ME."

He gasped at such comment, he can't believe he heard such nonsense from someone as attractive and ethereal as you.

"Darling, this isn't just some painting, this cost me--"

"So? Is my worth also measured in material value? Hang that painting in the wall or you'll continue to be my lover." With the painting out of the way, you were soon delivered with happy cuddles from a beautiful portrait such as he.

"Now will I continue to be your one and only?" you pat his head, thinking about it.

"Do you really think such measly act is worth my time," he shook his head. "Now let's sleep."

He obeyed and went to sleep smoothly and always remembered to bring you to every art auction after.

Everyone had their own opinion about Itto. He was loud, obnoxious, and the reoccurring theme about his public display of affection. It was getting out of hand, even to some member of his gang (Shinobu). But to you, it was simply not enough, the mediocre singing, the wilted flowers and most recently, your very own cow.

You keep on telling him that this is not what you want and say that you will eventually return feelings once he had given you the right thing. The fact of the matter is you already fell, but he really thought a cow will make you happy. I mean it did, but let your pride take you away.

Also a goat will be nice next time, and then you saw him once more, no longer with his trusted companions, but just him.

"So pumpkin, how is your amazing self today?"

"And that is the first thing you say to me? I am here offering my time and company for you!" you huffed and he immediately apologized. "Also I'm doing great! Want to commit some crimes today?"

And just like that both of you went on a spree, you insisted he holds your hand or he never will hold your hand ever again, and also that he will bring the cow with you. It seemed that Shinobu has a lot of explaining to do, but it seems you are not in trouble.

As the day came into a close, Itto realized that commiting war crimes are even better if the person he likes is around him. But as the day comes to close, and this day of temporary joy has reached its end. The lovebirds said goodbye.

"Until we meet again, my dove." you walked away slowly, the sunset brightening you eyes.

"Farewell, my fair master." he bowed and...

You saw each other again after 45 minutes.

#genshin x reader #genshin fluff #kaveh x reader #genshin kaveh #kaveh my beloved #kaveh x y/n #kaveh x gender neutral reader #genshin impact kaveh #genshin x you #genshin x gender neutral reader #genshin itto #almighty arataki extraordinary and exhilarating extreme beetle brawl #arataki gang #genshin arataki #itto x reader #itto x gender neutral reader #itto x y/n #genshin impact #genshin fanfic

[allaganexarch]

WIP Whenever! ♥

Absolutely blest by the tag from @myreia !!

As some of you may have noticed i have been in the TRENCHES with schoolwork the last few weeks LOL so all I have that is not just barely-coherent 4 am hallucinations is this jkdsfkjnfk. I've been holed up in my room being insane + I'm very eager to share so it's a longish snippet, hopefully tumblr dot website does not DESTROY the formatting.

I was thinking aaahhhh i can't tag ppl again I JUST tagged them in a thing but even if that were a thing it is not true I have been eaten by school for so long LOL @thepapernautilus @yourlocaldisneyvillain @delirious-comfort @eemamminy-art and anyone else who would like to pls feel free to tag me!

Wheel of Time, Liandrin x Reader 🤪🥰

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The first time you meet Liandrin Sedai, it is not in your proudest moment.

You are a lady of perfectly average talents.  And although you work hard and perform your weaves well, yours is not the sort of power that gets noticed.  One must be noticed in order to be offered the trial of the Arches.  And so it is that each of your classmates, each of your friends, each of your enemies, becomes Accepted one by one, and leaves you behind.

You have been a novice for nine years when your best and last friend goes through the Arches.  And Light help you, you cry.  You go out into the abandoned courtyard, you shamble down onto a stone bench, and you cry.

This is how Liandrin Sedai finds you.

“Oh,” says an unfamiliar voice, high and clear, surely put off by your discomposure.

You wipe furiously at your face, but you hadn’t expected to be interrupted.  You cannot stop crying.

You feel her approach.  “Oh, there now—“ she says awkwardly.  You think you feel her hand hovering just shy of your shoulder.

“I’m sorry,” you sniffle.  “I’m sorry, I’m just—“ but you have no words for what you are.  You are a lady of perfectly average talents.  You are a Novice.  You are all alone.

In your periphery, you see the red skirts of the Aes Sedai trying to comfort you.  This is, to your mind, even worse.  At last you get the attention of one of the Red Ajah, and it is for this!

“There now, little sister,” says the Aes Sedai, and she sounds more confident now, as though she has steeled herself against your onslaught.  “What’s all this?  Surely nothing we can’t fix, yes?”

This is, somehow, the worst thing she could have said.  You cover your face with both hands in a poor attempt to stifle a sob.  “No!” you wail miserably.  “No, it can’t be fixed!  I try so hard, but it doesn’t matter!  The problem is me!  I’m—“

You are a lady of perfectly average talents.  A Novice.  Alone.  Abandoned.

“I’m weak!” you cry, your hands falling uselessly into your lap.  “I’m weak, and I always will be!” 

Once more you scrub your white sleeve across your face, but the tears won’t stop flowing.  The mysterious Aes Sedai sits at your side.  “Weak?” she wonders after a long silence.  “Weak in the One Power, you mean?”

“Mhm,” you sniffle horribly.  “Everyone’s gone through the Arches without me.”

“Ah.”  She draws out the syllable, low and rich, knowing.  “I see.  And you’ve been a Novice for how long?”

“A little over nine years,” you say.  Somehow, recounting this information calms you, rather than making you more upset.  At last you manage to dry your eyes enough to see.

“And you work hard, yes?  You’re sure it’s not your form that’s lacking?”  She asks the question without accusation.

You look up, meaning to nod your affirmation, but you are wholly unprepared for the sight.  The Aes Sedai sitting next to you has an unearthly beauty about her, something indescribable that you don’t see every day.  It’s not any one feature—her honey-blonde hair, her doll’s lips, her prominent cheekbones, or her wild, piercing eyes—but rather something more than the sum of her parts.  Awe and apprehension course through you in equal measure, and you almost forget to respond at all.

“It’s true,” says the mystery woman, “this Tower often values raw power over actual skill.  And I expect it’s also true that you’ve reached the limits of your raw power for the time being.  And so I suggest—“  Without warning, she reaches up and wipes the tears from your cheeks.  “—you stop wasting your energy on the things you cannot change.”

You are too stunned to speak.  She inclines her head, as though studying something, but there is something off about the gesture.  “After all,” she says.  “There are so very many things that you can change.”

There is something unsettling about her, a distinctive undercurrent of unrest you don’t see in most Aes Sedai.  You are reminded of a cat poised to spring upon an unsuspecting mouse.

“You know your weaves well?” she asks you.  “If I were to test you, I would not find myself disappointed?”

“Yes,” you nod, perhaps a little frantically.  “I mean—I know them well.”

The mystery woman nods, as though to say, exactly as I thought.  She stands and brushes her hands over her bright red skirt.  “Take a few days to collect yourself, little sister.  Come and find me when you’re ready to make a change.”

You stammer.  “Oh, but I—“

“Liandrin Sedai,” she clarifies.  Then, just shy of turning to leave, she amends, “Oh, and keep this between us, hm?”

You nod, dumbfounded.  And then she is gone.

You take Liandrin Sedai’s advice, and you spend the next few days in deep contemplation.  You know you have not overstated your familiarity with the weaves, but you worry she will still be disappointed.  In your heart, you yearn to move forward, but you worry that you are being prideful, that being a Novice still has something to teach you, and that you are ignoring it.  You write to your mother, a letter that reveals little but says much, if one reads between the lines.  You are profoundly lonely, deeply self-conscious, and yet you know you cannot possibly refuse Liandrin Sedai’s invitation.

Liandrin does test you, hard.  In a way it feels good to finally show the full breadth of your dedicated practice.  But you are unused to such rapt attention.  Yours is not the kind of power that draws a teacher’s eye.  You weave what you can with practiced precision, but what you can weave is not impressive, and it takes hard work every single time.

But Liandrin watches you anyway, her gaze piercing, her stance not a little unsettling as she prowls about the small room like a hunting animal.  She doesn’t say much, just tells you what to weave and then watches, again and again and again, until you’re sure you just simply don’t know anything else you could possibly show her.

“Good,” she says, with a curt nod.

You drop your weave and stagger a little, out of breath and reaching for something to lean on.  Your hand finds the hard stone wall behind you, and you take in a gasping breath.  You’ve worked yourself to exhaustion before, but never quite like this.

“I think I see what you mean,” says Liandrin contemplatively.  “You perform the weaves well, but it’s not the kind of thing that catches the eye.  Pity, really.  Raw power is all fine and well, but it’s nothing next to perseverance.  One would think the Teacher of Novices at least could appreciate that.”

Your vision refocuses, but your mind is slow.  You’re still stuck on ‘you perform the weaves well.’  You smile foolishly.

Liandrin regards you with an unreadable emotion.  She squints as though studying you, but again there is something off about it, just like before.  Half-consciously, you think that she is only affecting the mannerism of studying you, pretending to contemplate something even though she’s already made up her mind.

“No matter,” she says at last.  “Run along and rest up.”

You hold a moment, baffled, waiting for something else that will explain what she is thinking.

She raises her eyebrows.  “Go.”

You do not need to be told again.

#exciting tag for writing things #wheel of time fanfic #liandrin x reader #liandrin #wheel of time #sorry for preparing to become the x reader tag menace this is my villain arc sdkjfnjfkf #i have like a whole plan for the fic it is not sane #i am also picking and choosing my liandrin lore bc she deserves to be a misandrist in peace #i was gonna say ty for coming to my ted talk but this is decidedly not my ted talk #you will KNOW when it's my ted talk

[honest-moth-of-silver-grove]

Hi hi! Can I get a matchup please? Thanks in advance dear, you are a blessing.

Anyways I have a pref for a male, my best traits are my kindness and compassion, my worst are I can be a little closed off, rather sarcastic and a huge people pleaser. My hobbies are drawing, singing and hiking. I like art, have a morbid sense of humor and can be a bit of a klutz.

Again thank you love!

A/N: Hmmm, okay, I got it! For you @elonianmisfit , I’m thinking your best BG3 matchup would be… Wyll!

🗡 Wyll would be a perfect fit for you! He’s selfless and values compassion in his companions. It’s a trait that’s shaped most of his life after all. His desire to do the right thing, to save the people of Baldur’s Gate is what got him into his contract with Mizora in the first place. 

Of course, this act of self-sacrifice has left him pretty closed off to everyone. But as you said, you can be rather closed off yourself, so you understand his hesitation to share isn’t because he doesn't like you, but because he can be overwhelmed by such affection for him. And he understands that when you back away, it’s not a sign that you aren’t interested in your relationship. You understand each other’s motivations around the subject, so neither of your feelings gets hurt. 

Wyll doesn’t mind the sarcasm. He quite enjoys it, in fact. At one point during the game, as the companions are traveling, he asks Astarion how the “rat diet is going”? It’s a pretty dark sarcastic joke to hear coming from Wyll’s mouth, but then again, he doesn’t know the context of Astarion’s backstory and was merely trying to jest about the former Blade of Frontiers currently befriending a vampire spawn. Of course, if either one of your sarcastic comments or morbid jokes crosses the line, you’ll respectfully let the other know. But for the most part, your companions seem to enjoy your occasional barbs and macabre jests. Gods know it’s hard being sweet and kind 24/7, especially when you spend your time adventuring and fighting monsters. 

And speaking of people-pleasing, oh boy. Wyll has a similar problem. Yes, he made the deal with Mizora for the betterment of Baldur’s Gate, but he also did it with pleasing his father in mind. He cares deeply about the way people view him, which is another reason why he is so hurt by Mizora giving him horns. He just wants to do right by the good people of Baldur’s Gate, by his father, and of course by you. It helps him greatly, knowing that you’ll always care for him, no matter what he looks like, even if he cannot save everyone. He tries his best. He’s an honorable man, and that’s what matters most to you. 

Wyll adores the art you create. He keeps every piece, every drawing, every little doodle tucked away safely- that’s how much it means to him. His tent at camp is starting to overflow with all the beautiful things you create. He loves how creative you are, and how you can create beauty from nothing. In his life, it’s a wonderful reminder that good things are around, they’re just waiting for us to stop and appreciate them. And please, please sing for him! He loves hearing your voice- even if you’re shy about it, that’s okay! He’ll take the two of you to a secluded spot where you can sing for him, and he can come up with a dance based on the beautiful rhythm of your song. He might even ask you to dance with him. And don’t worry about being a klutz. If you can’t dance, he’ll simply have you stand on top of his feet as he slowly steps and sways around your campfire. 

He’s so happy to have you in his life. You’re wonderful, creative, and so beautiful. You’re the light of his life. He will do everything within his power to sever his contract with Mizora so that he can live out his perfect future with you. You are his dream. He can’t wait for his fairytale happily ever after with you. 

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I hope you like it!

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#bg3 x reader #wyll ravengard x reader #wyll x reader #baldurs gate x reader #baldurs gate imagine #baldurs gate 3 imagine #baldurs gate 3 x reader #bg3 matchups #baldurs gate matchups #matchups

[littlemissmanga]

Greetings! I'm here for the advertised matchmaking service (this seems so fun, I'm excited)

Moon:

I am an introvert. Grey rainy days are my favorite. Running water. Books! Give me all the books. Binge-watching TV shows. I have a dry sense of humor, I am sarcastic. Literal. I follow plans or instructions, not create things. Loyal. Blue and grey, no primary colors. INFJ, if any of that even applies anymore. I love pottery that is imperfect. A vacation of museums and landmarks is much more my speed than partying or beach going.

I also am above average height for a woman, plus size, dark hair and eyes. Casual is my preferred style, I prefer my feet bare, and my hair is always worn up. I think comfort matters most with clothes, comfy materials or cuts only please.

Spending my time reading, fics or books, is likely what I am doing at any given point. I'm trying out cross stitch! Walks by a creek would be fun too.

Dislike: too much noise, my migraines can't stand it. And if we can't have a meaningful conversation about things, that would not work for me. I love to ask questions and pose scenarios and talk about things. I'm curious and like to learn.

thank you, eagerly awaiting - 🌑

Yen Ori'ken's Valentine's Day Matchmaker Services

Yen: Greetings! I'm so glad you decided to join in the fun, @moonwrecked!

For your Valentine's Day match, I believe you'd best be paired with ...

Clone Trooper Dogma of the 501st Legion.

Dogma may not be as outwardly charismatic as his 501st brothers, but his charm will make itself known. He also appreciates the pleasure of a quiet day pursuing intellectual hobbies. He's also an avid reader, though his interest skew toward nonfiction, and I anticipate the two of you enjoying a lovely day reading, sharing quiet space together.

Dogma, as his name implies, also appreciates order and structure, though he isn't as rigid as he seems while on-duty. This means he's a direct communicator - no questioning or second guessing where his head is at, ever. He's also not one for small talk, so the combination naturally leads to more interesting and meaningful communication.

Imperfect pottery is an interesting thing to note as a like, but that is a large part of why I think you and Dogma would match well. It's something that would interest him, as well. More as a curiosity at first but I think he'd come to admire your appreciation and ability to see the value and beauty in it.

For your Valentine's Day date, I think the two of you would enjoy one of those online Master Classes - something you can do at home, so no pressure but still follow the guidance of an industry expert. There are classes for painting, cooking, pottery, even kinsugi - the art of repairing broken pottery.

I hope you enjoy your date with Dogma, and thank you again for writing in!

#i hope you like it! #dogma will always have a special place in my heart #he's actually why I created Yen as an oc in the first place #but I think you beat her out when it comes to compatibility #thanks again for writing in! #valentine's day ask game #tcw #clone trooper dogma

[sociallyanxious-eros]

The Inevitable Entrance of Bigots into the Pagan Community

Did you know that one of the philosophical basis of Fascism is the idealization of the past and the rejection of anything considered modern?

Before explaining and showing all of that, I want to make clear my intentions with this post. I was doing small research about what the witch community was up to these days, the discussions being made, the conflict of ideas, and stuff like that, so I ended in a text explaining the differences between Revivalists, Neopagans, and Reconstructionists. I won’t be explaining each one here, I will focus more on Reconstructionists because this one is where things can get tricky. For instance, reconstructionists try to revive and bring back ancient religions as closely as possible and emulate them as close as possible. 

When I read about this I thought to myself “Wait, why does it look like Fascism?”, but, as always with that stuff, we need to check the context, so I went after and discover that: it is Fascism, except when it isn’t. So I’m writing this to help people identify when it is Fascism and when it isn’t, and also to people be careful when they’re writing about these topics.

So let's start with the more obvious things, why the eagerness to bring back ancient religion could be a Fascist sign? To answer that I’ll bring some historical facts.

First of all, I’m talking about Fascism as an ideology, as a movement, I’m not referring to types of fascism here, like Italian fascism, nazi fascism (German), or Integralismo (Brazil), each fascism has its types of characteristics because of the country and political scenario it was trying to be applied, however, Fascism (with capital F) has its own basis, 2 of these are:

Chauvinism - the belief that your nation/race is superior and/or more virtuous and, therefore, should be the only one to exist

Conservatism - a political philosophy that seeks to preserve and promote traditional values

I only mentioned the 2 that are important to what I’m talking about here, but know that there is more, also, Conservatism wasn’t a main topic of Fascism until the 20th Century, which means, is a Neo-Fascist thing, however, Conservatism is exactly what attracts so many bigots to ancient religions.

Also, there are people who are conservatives but aren’t fascists, however, they’re both bigots so doesn’t really matter here. 

But, let me make this very clear, enjoying and/or liking ancient religions does not mean someone is a fascist, so let me talk about the context and other signs:

Someone is spreading fascist/conservative ideology if:

They say modern society has degenerated

They say ancient culture/values/religion are the truthful Western culture

They idealize the past and call it “golden times”

They’ll say ancient art was beautiful and compromised with beauty, while modern art is ugly and/or disgusting

They’ll say they came to help restore good Western Culture

They talk a lot about Western culture and how it has lost its meaning

They love to hate modern art and call it degenerate

They’ll use the word “degenerate”

Someone just like ancient history/culture and is not a bigot if:

They have no problem with any modern religions/cultures

They’ll talk about other cultures without criticizing them to value the “golden ancient time”

They don’t idealize the past as a peak of society's values

They don’t try forcibly to bring back the past to the detriment of existing cultures

They don’t call modern art/culture degenerate just because they think ancient art it’s really the valuable one

You must have noticed that I used the term “ancient culture” or even “the past”, but didn’t specify which one. This is because each Fascism movement and even each conservative has a different ancient culture/religion to idealize. Neo-nazis, for example, have already appropriated Vikings runes, and celtic symbols, like the Black Sun, it’s common to see nazis create this idealization of the Viking man as if it was the best and only example of true masculinity. Here in Brazil, fascist movements like Bolsonarismo, idealized the period of 1964 to 1985, the period of the military dictatorship.

However, is important to say, that when a bigot is just conservative they’ll probably idealize Christianity and/or the crusades, if they’re fascist, but don’t rely on a specific segment, they’ll probably idealize ancient Roman and/or Greek mythology.

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Now I’ll bring some examples of clear Fascist ideology being spread that sometimes people won’t notice:

These types of profiles:

These types of posts: (notice the way of saying that “art used to be good”)

The vaporwave aesthetic as a whole:

These types of memes:

The idea that Western society has lost its meaning and “degenerated” because of [insert oppressed group here] is Fascism 101, babes.

The rejection of Modern Art

I’ll open this last topic just to talk about art a little bit more because one of the best examples of fascism rejecting “modernity” is the demonization of modern art. In 1937 the nazi party organized in Germany the exhibition “Degenerate Art Exhibition”, just by the name I think you know what it’s about. It was just pieces of art considered “degenerated” or “garbage”. Some of the works there, as expected, were just pieces made by jewish, roma artists, or anyone that was being killed by this disgusting government. Others were just Expressionism art, or any other piece that didn’t fit the “beauty” criteria this absurd ideology was so obsessed about.

Conclusions

As I said at the beginning of this post, my intention with this isn't to point fingers or to call anyone a fascist/conservative, I want people to easily identify when the text they’re reading is just conservative/fascist garbage, and be careful to not spread this discourse even more.

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Resources

Wikipedia Pages:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degenerate_Art_exhibition Degenerate Art Exhibition

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservatism Conservatism

Documents/Texts:

https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/ADL%20Hate%20on%20Display%20Printable_0.pdf Hate on Display: Hate Symbols Database (notice how many occult runes and sigils were appropriated from ancient religions)

Videos:

https://youtu.be/Sx4BVGPkdzk How to Recognize a Fascist by ContraPoints

https://youtu.be/v5DqmTtCPiQ Who’s Afraid of Modern Art: Vandalism, Video Games and Fascism by Jacob Geller

https://youtu.be/T6EOVCYx7mY Is Art Meaningless? by Philosophy Tube (if you want to know some fun things about art)

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Special Section to Brazilians

https://youtu.be/3qNmIXaFSr8 Integralismo, estudo de caso sobre o fenômeno fascista por História Pública (tenho algumas discordâncias com ele, mas esse vídeo é bom)

#politics #pagan #pagan community #hellenic polytheist #religion #paganism #witchblr #modern art #my writing #my post #polytheist #ancient rome #ancient greece #had to write this twice help

[elysiansparadise]

hi!! adding to ur venus series that i saw in ur profile, can you tell me more about venus in the 5th house? i don’t know a lot about it, but sometimes i don’t relate to it. maybe it’s bc i have it in retrograde, idk 🤷🏻‍♀️ thank u and have an amazing day

Venus in the 5th house

These natives know how to enjoy what for others would be little things, they find a lot of pleasure and comfort in being on their own and they are always looking for ways to improve their self-esteem and pamper themselves. They are usually the typical people who initially seek self-love before love in another person. They have as a goal to have a stable self-esteem and are on a constant journey to self-acceptance. They can become very demanding with themselves, and they can have this difficulty in seeing all their virtues in them. They have a beauty that stands out more in the eyes of others than in their own, they can attract many people, since their appeal is quite great. They take great care of their appearance and usually give very good impressions even without meaning to. They can attract people who are intimidated by their confident and powerful aura, which is why many of their suitors may remain hidden or may be a bit shy [in the case of suitors, if there are Venus-Mars aspects, if Mars is in 5th house along with Venus or the native is Moon dominant may not be so shy].

In terms of relationships, these natives yearn, desire and make it their main priority to find someone with whom they can be themselves without feeling judged or limited, since self-expression is something crucial for them. They are very loyal people, but it seems that it is difficult for them to fall in love, and it is not because they do not believe in love, but rather because they know what they are worth, they have found that value in them that it cost them to see at an early age. They may even have a somewhat traditional view of love. No matter what the sign or any of the big three, these natives are looking for a cute romance with a touch of passion and big dollops of fun. They are able to give their partners that immediate joy, that comfort, and that chance to be themselves. We meet people who, when they love, do so in the most genuine and radiant way. These people can either be constantly dating and very flirty, or, in case Venus is retrograde or aspecting Saturn [along with Saturn in the 5th or 7th], they don't give themselves that opportunity as much and make themselves a top priority to find the key to self-worth.

These natives do not like that they do not pay attention to them, since they want to receive what they give, they are capable of listening to you attentively and for them there is no greater sign of love than seeing how your eyes light up when you hear them talk about what they like, I guarantee they will do the same. Small details like that are huge expressions for them. Those with this placement can have with them the gift of art, they can have a unique way of expressing themselves and capture who they are, what they want or their perception of the world through their artistic works. They are people with great aesthetics, who enjoy experimenting and trying new things until they find what they are comfortable with. The best compliments you can give them are those referring to the great weight they have in your life and how well they do what they are passionate about.

-> Go back to the masterlist

#venus in the 5th house #venus #astrology #natal chart #5th house #astro note #astro observation #birth chart

[bluebeesknees]

Hi Bee! Going anon because I feel so awkward asking this and I genuinely like you and your work is beautiful ;;;;;;

Patreon subber here! I've noticed that you seem to be drawing less and less of BTS art and more of that anime show. Which is 100000% your prerogative and I fully support anyone following their own joy and especially artists creating art that interests them, not just to cater to their audience, so this is in no way me asking or requesting you to draw less anime and more BTS! However, I'm not in the greatest place financially right now and I need to be more strict with myself and where I am spending my money and to make sure where I'm spending my money also aligns with my own wants. I wish I was in a position to just remain subbed as a patron no matter what because I love your art and want to support you as an artist, and I've really been warring with myself over this for the last couple months because that truly where my values lie when I have the means. But between the topic and amount we're paying for, I'm feeling torn. I TOTALLY get the reasons for the decrease in content, your health issues and school and work are completely valid, but it doesn't change the fact that we're getting noticeably less now than we did a year ago, and you've been promising it's temporary for set periods (first school and exams last year, then work, then health), but it's held pretty steady for at least a year now and has never returned to the level many of us subbed to originally despite repeated assurances that eventually things will pick back up. Less content is honestly not a big deal in and of itself, but it doesn't sit right with me that you haven't been upfront that these changes will be permanent, always promising that the current volume is temporary. But also there's been no broaching the subject of the fandom your creating for the majority of the time now changing from what your subscribers subbed to or for. Again, I fully support you creating for whatever interests you, but when I subbed you were solely a BTS fanartist and described your patreon as such on twitter, offering early and uncensored access to NSFW art, and you've never said anything to your subscribers about your focus permanently shifting to predominantly be anime. So far in 2024, not including previews for or commissions, you've published 2 BTS art posts and 8 of the anime characters on patreon. In the position I'm in, it just doesn't make sense for me to be spending a monthly subscription fee on fan content that isn't something I follow or know anything about. So I guess what I'm asking is for confirmation that you will no longer be focusing on BTS art? Truly you are so talented, I genuinely do love your art in general, I just can't afford to spend monthly money on something that doesn't genuinely interest me, even if I wish I could stay subbed just to support an artist I admire.

Dude hey! It seems you put a lot of thought into this so I'll answer accordingly!

I know I haven't been as reliable as I wanted to be in the past few months and I apologise for that. I don't mean for this to sound like an excuse, but I did very much believe for things to be temporary. (I tremendously overexhausted myself with my degree and my health has been a bit shit since qwq) I overestimated myself and should have had more foresight and taken proper breaks with the payment cycles as well.

Now, as for the shift in fandoms, I have wanted to broaden my range of fandoms I produce art for for quite some time. I do still very much love BTS and the aus I made mean a lot to me still. But the fandom in general has sparked a lot less joy than it used to lately and I've gotten a bit bored drawing only them. BTS was already an uncommonly long obsession and while i wouldn't call it burn-out, I AM a bit singed. I haven't announced something like a permanent shift on my patreon or twitter because it isn't, I love to draw them still but my focus just isn't as singular as it was for the past few years.

I know that keeping multiple fandoms under a single hat on patreon isn't ideal, and I completely understand that patrons don't always vibe with that. So I do not take it personally AT ALL should they decide to leave. Honestly it makes me very grateful to see that this meant enough to you to contact me like this.

Jjk is currently the thing that interests me the most, but I did plan to return to the roots of doing bangtan ship polls again for next month!

You've definitely given me stuff to think about. I'll make an announcement in the next few days regarding future plans.

And finally, I'll plainly say that my focus on bts art won't return to the level of intensity it started out as for a good while. It will continue, but not as it was. As you said, it's good for an artist to draw not only for an audience and I won't ever force myself to do that either. But I should have been more transparent, maybe it really is time I overhaul my page to represent the current me.

Ok, enough serious waffling, Please Do Not Feel Bad for cancelling your subscription!! In fact I encourage it if it doesn't spark joy anymore!! Smutty patreon art is a luxury expense and shit is hard enough these days!! I pinky promise I will not be mad above some entirely impersonal mild annoyance that my monthly budget shall now encompass 3$ less :)

I hope I covered it all, if you want to ask me about anything else, feel free to dm me, I promise I won't bite. I should generally encourage more plain feedback on my page so if you have more notes, I'd love to hear them!

But for now that's all!

Love, Bee 🐝 💙

[seraphic-sapphic-safehaven]

For whomever has been struggling for a while now, had a bad day, needs a quick pick-me-up, or whatever else...

Y'all know that you're so loved, right? Y'all know you're so important, right? Y'all know your life matters, right? Please tell me y'all know all of that. And please, please, PLEASE don't ever forget any of that. Because you are loved by someone somewhere out there, and you are incredibly important to them. Whether it's biological family, found family, friends, partners, pets, teachers, mentors, yourself, or even me:

YOU. ARE. LOVED.

You are loved, and you are worthy of that love. You are important and special and wonderful and significant.

I mean, yes, the universe is huge and full of so many people and animals and plants and things. And yes, many people believe that, in the grand scheme of things, everything is meaningless and insignificant. But SO WHAT?! I'm here telling you that, even if it's true that nothing really matters, YOU STILL DO!! You have value and worth and meaning to others, to me, and maybe even to yourself, and THAT MATTERS! That is important! What you do with your short time on this little planet, no matter how big or small, is meaningful. Your existence matters. Whether or not you think you do, you have an effect on this world and the people in it!! Your thoughts, your actions, your words, the work you do, the art you make, the love others have for you, the love you have for them, IT ALL MEANS SOMETHING!!

I know the world can be so dark and so depressing and so painful... But it can also be so extraordinary and beautiful and breathtaking. It's full of your loved ones, your favorite movies and TV shows, good food, gorgeous places to be and see, music, colors, love, light, and more!! Isn't that worth something? Isn't that worth fighting for?

I know life can get so hard... so very, very hard. But you have to get back up when it kicks you down, every time. You have to fight. Because the beings who love you want you here. Because your life has meaning. Because you deserve safety, security, and happiness. Because, even if you don't love yourself right now, you are always worth fighting for. No matter what you think or what anyone says or anything else, you are worth it. You are loved, you are worthy, and you are important. Please don't ever let anyone diminish your value in this world. You are everything 🩷

#general positivity #self care #self love #mental health #self worth #my posts #long post

[chenle-dressed-in-black]

Omg I loved your ideal type for NCT127. Can you write Way's ideal types 🥺

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m.list

     Disclaimer: While I consider my feelings about Lucas’s situation & status in the group, I’ve decided to exclude him from my writings for the time being. I encourage you to share your thoughts on his situation & consider my motion as an act of neutrality rather than a statement against him.

     This one’s a little different than my dream & 127 ones! I painted more a specific picture of the type of person I imagine, although obviously not every hyper specific detail needs to fit in order for it to stand. Enjoy~

Kun

     For Kun, I imagine someone mature and emotionally intelligent, who is perhaps a little too reserved, but very smart. They would be the first person to offer help to someone else, but can hardly ask for it themselves when they need it. Someone who might enjoy cooking, whether they’re any good at it or not—it’s the process of it they enjoy, not the satisfaction of the end result. They would value family and friends immensely. They would be the sort of person who never understands quite how loved they are. No matter where they’re going, they have a snack or two packed just in case. Someone externally prepared for everything who needs a person to lean on more than anyone would ever expect.

Ten

     I picture the perfect person for Ten being someone who isn’t afraid to wear bright colors—perhaps a hat lover with a truly fantastic sense of fashion. The person whose makeup looks like pure art. They would always go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome and heard, because they have known what it is like to feel unwelcome and silenced. They would be someone who probably isn’t given enough credit and doesn’t always get taken seriously, because they look younger than they are. Their loved ones would never shut up for a second about how amazing they are. 

WinWin

     His ideal type is very similar to him in many ways, I think. They would be a homebody, who can fill silence in moments while being perfectly content in it during others. I imagine soft cardigans, hot tea and coffee. The type of person whose least favorite season is summer. Randomly, I could see them having bangs, whether they’re thick or just curtain ones that they can put behind their ears. They would probably be a devout reader—someone who adores literature among other types of art. Maybe the could play an instrument. Someone who is a light that never flickers but burns consistently. Like Sicheng, they would never be the first person to start an argument, but not because they are afraid; because they don’t think it’s the right way to handle anything. A very sweet, quiet soul with a romantic worldview and admirable way of walking through each day of life like it’s beautiful no matter what.

Xiao Jun

     In Dejun’s case, I’m thinking of someone exceptionally creative and perhaps artistic, who is internally driven and fairly independent. This kind of person would probably be well-liked by everyone but known well by a small few. They would be a calm but passionate soul, just waiting for someone to get to know them so they can share their passions and deepest treasures. They would come off or many as shy, but that’s not really the case at all. They love talking to others if the conversation actually means something. The type of person who could spend the whole day by themselves and never feel lonely. Their life would be full of so many joys and hobbies, they would love to share them but are content dedicating their life to them alone.

Hendery 

     For this sweet boy’s perfect match, I’m thinking of long hair, a awful sleep schedule, and at least a little bit of a sports enthusiast, if not participant. Someone who laughs easily and smiles so brightly no matter who’s watching, with the most dazzling and contagious smile. Someone who just feels a lot more than other people or at least more intensely. The kind of person with their heart always on their sleeve—who expresses their emotions bravely and is very open in general. They would have a kind, honest heart. Someone who is a total board game enthusiast. They would sometimes struggle to stand up for themselves, but are learning to. The type to cry when they are angry or when they are sad.

YangYang 

     Yangyang’s ideal type is someone more extroverted, who wouldn’t mind being a plus one to wild events and endless practices—who loves hoodies and joggers. They would probably like hot chocolate more than coffee and might have shorter hair. A less feminine style, but not necessarily always not so. Practically any moment with them isn’t dull. An absolute movie lover. A person who gets their energy from spending time with others and going on adventures, often rather spontaneously. Someone who sucks at drawing eyeliner but keeps practicing anyway because they don’t let themselves get caught up with negative emotions too much. They can shake almost anything off and don’t stay angry eaisly. People may label them as immature, but that really isn’t fair, because they’re just trying to make the best of their life and everyone else’s day.

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Literary theory as a field is exhausted from having to justify itself. Why do we need to read? Idk bro, why do we take the whirling wind out of the atmosphere and into our lungs and then push it back out in order to breathe? Why do we ride bikes around and live in houses with air conditioning when we could walk or live in huts with no fires? Why do we like to look up at the sky at night and see stars and feel strange? Why do we speak to other people or fall in love or look at art and puddles and sunsets? It’s fucking living in the world!

It’s easy to say, “we live in houses and ride bikes and breathe because we like being warm and we like getting to places faster using less energy and we like to live.” But when you try to say, “we read because we like to enjoy narratives which allow us to simulate life and transcend ourselves,” it’s like banging your head against a wall. People are always like, “how does reading do that, that makes no sense, I’ve never felt that.” Like, sorry. You never asked why we like to feel warm or get places or be alive, you were okay with taking that at face value. Are people so adamant about believing that reading doesn’t mean anything because they’ve personally never felt it? Is it that they feel bad about never having felt it so they decide to believe everyone else is lying? It’s so impossibly annoying.

This is how humans live in the world, and language and narrative fits into our brains in a way that is immensely complex and profound and necessary and pleasurable and fulfilling and inextricable and occasionally transcendent. We keep having to pretend like that’s not true for some reason, and to come up with some logical solution that will please the philistines of a premise which they’ve constructed whole worldviews against. Now we’re talking about “mirror neurons” or mri studies about empathy. It’s never gonna click!

It’s difficult to explain or even to feel why reading matters, and everything you could say about it sounds made up, but I think what it comes down to is we all know that this life as it is isn’t enough for us, and we need stories for many nebulous inexplicable reasons. If you don’t want to read then whatever! It’s your life. But it’s like you live on the ground floor in a building with two floors but because you hate elevators you just never take the elevator to the second floor, and so you never find out what’s up there, and there’s a whole world and there’s you and not you and everything and beauty and pleasure and pain and catharsis and you just never know. And then you tell people who use/maintain the elevator that their jobs are useless and pretend like the second floor doesn’t exist no matter how many people tell you they’ve been there. Lol

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