are people really mad about team rocket winning because its "just going oh gender!" because that is not true. vivian is canon trans but meowth was for nearly a decade voiced by a trans woman (maddie blaustein) that credited the experience to part of why she was able to come out! a significant amount of the votes towards team rocket will be a result of this (and the common man in a dress jokes around james, something that while intended as just a repeated punchline is commonly reclaimed by trans fans.)

YEAH no absolutely, couldn't have said it better myself

Look, after mindflayers, [spoilers], [spoilers] and [spoilers], being chaotic good and chaotic nice become two different things. Anyway BG3 has me by the throat and this is my Tav! Their name is Tavrose (She/They), they're a dark urge lore bard ( A Dirge, if you will), who started off a sweet heart who steadily got less and less patient as the story went on. I blame Astarion. Hope I can draw more of her soon /o/

Tavros in the fairy dress will always be close to my heart

Thinking about the wonderful poem by jjbang8, "His wife had filled the house with chintz. To keep it real I fuck him into the floor." It reminds me so much of my Tav, who is demisexual, but uses sex as a means of expressing appreciation and love to those they're incredibly close to.

It makes me think of how sex with Astarion, in the beginning, was a way of offering the vampire intimacy from the only approach he's used to. Only with my Quinntav their first night together they made it implicitly clear that they were offering for the sheer joy of witnessing what comfort they could bring him and.

Quinn had told him this before, but Astarion has consistently been baffled. Sceptical. Two hundred years and he says that only a scant few times has he felt pleasure himself while with any one else. Sex has, by and large, been a matter of survival, at best for him. At worst, it's been about stomaching Cazador's abuse.

But then comes along this Tiefling who harbors their own demon, who thinks themself to be unlovable and cruel, who finds so much joy in making their own companions happy, and ensuring everyone's survival of at the cost of their own. And all Quinntav wants to do is hold Astarion's hand. Sleep naked with him in the same bed. Sing melodies to the vampire and frustrate him into throwing tantrums.

And to get down on their knees for him, to feel his fingers in their hair, to watch the anger and fear vanish from his eyes for just a few moments, due to something they are able to provide.

It's a slow process, even after that first night. It's offering Astarion every chance to be physically near them, it's waiting for him to take the first step every time, in and outside of the bedroom. It's less then a few encounters that involve sex, itself, until eventually Astarion admits he needs to put it aside until he can be with someone in that way without seeing Cazador's face.

When Quinn begins to feel stirrings of their own sexual desire for Astarion, it's so far into their relationship that both have admitted to themselves that they love each other. That Quinn has taken so many precautions to ensure that Astarion has space of his own (understanding that he needs to be alone sometimes, that sometimes the vampire can't stand to be touched even by the first person he's begun to trust and ultimately care for), that when the Tiefling tries to hide it from Astarion out of fear of making him uncomfortable in any way, that Astarion finds this to be charming. To be endearing. To be heart breaking. As this singular person that has beheld more of him then anyone else should somehow feel as though they're failing him somehow.

(That, and this is no small surprise, Quinn discovers that they have a worship kink may add to the amusement, but I digress.)

Sex never becomes a large part of their relationship, but it's incredibly remarkable when Astarion begins to request certain acts of extreme vulnerability during sex. Specific positions and etc that, previously, occurred when he was being used not for his own pleasure, but strictly for another's. To fill a quota. To placate his abusive creator.

Their relationship may not fit the poem to a T. But Astarion was trapped in a loveless situation. He had nothing to his name save for the clothing on his back, repeatedly repaired by hand year after year. ("His wife has filled his house with Chintz.") by his own person. But finally he's able to return to something for the sheer pleasure of it. He has begun to heal, to feel again, to want and to be allowed to want whatever he desires. And the comfort he feels while in these acts of carnal pleasure has been one of the most remarkable signs of beginning to heal that he is able to find within himself ("To keep it real I fuck him into the floor").

△ if you were emperor, what would your first decree be

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oh oh ive actually discussed this at length before

my first decree would be naming kanaya as my successor not because i think its a good idea (i dont) but because i think it would be funny and i wouldnt be alive to see how it plays out but just the thought is entertaining enough to say id be unable to not do it in the name of social experiments

plus i think it would be fair if no matter what your hue is if you murder the emperor you should get to be emperor so my bloodline kind of owes her bloodline one

(karkat says this is the exact reason he would do everything in his power to keep me from being emperor if i ever changed my mind about wanting to be emperor. but i think i could do it. if i wanted to)

jade growing up to see blue ladies as her sisters and starting to wear blue herself because of a birthday gift from her blue """brother""" and also jake and tavroses fascination with blue ladies and blue fairies respectively that gets less and less Cis the more you think about it and also aradias dissatisfaction with both the body and ideal of a blue lady forced on it by equius and also vriskas obsession with trying to become the ideal of a blue fairy bc of mindfangs influence only to godtier and be Literally The Opposite Of Blue wheras if tavros were to godtier she would fully take on the blue fairy motif WHAT IS WITH BLUE WOMEN AND TRANSING GENDERS

eqitav...... im an eqitav truther btw tavquius? horse and bull and then they kiss on the lips or whatever (i think equius engraved a cuitemark onto tavroses legs)

HI EQUITAV IS SO REAL. equius literally built his legs that's gotta count for something.

I'm remaking that animation from before and not only is going really well it's producing some very cute tavroses. tavrosi? tavreese.

ur blood swap is literally the coolest. so clearly well thought out. i am kind of literally in love with bloodswap tavroses i love to see one if available

to be real i have NOT thought much about tavros but hes an indigo!

he has the classic FREAK STRENGTH of the zahhak gene and he does NOT DO WELL WITH IT. he tries so hard to be delicate and careful but hes incredibly clumsy and bad at controlling his strength. hes a. hes like. a.

like a bull in a china sh

oh no, i have fallen in love with how you draw tavros. curse you and thank you.

OH SAME ANON I spent my lunch break drawing some Tavroses and I don't know who you are but they are for YOU }:)

*hooting and hollering* SOFT BOY!!!!!! SWEET SOFT SNARKY ABSOLUTE BITCH OF MY HEART!!!!!!!!!!! TOO GOOD FOR THIS WORLD!!!

day 28

plushies i think would be available on earth c include; bunnies in every fucking outfit you can think of, horrorterror-themed squiddles, lusii that make horrific-but-accurate noises when squeezed, collectable mutant cats, and fucked up looking frogs.

(tavroses tinkerbull plush is canon, though! kanaya sewed it for her. i think people forget about that a lot.. theyre friends)

Troll Types Sorted By  Maintenance Level

Low Maintenance 

Feferies*: caretakers by nature, they love to help around the home and tend to catch and care for any small animals that cross their paths, the only thing you really need to watch out for is their willingness to abduct outdoor pets in order to care for them, this behavior is mostly seen in Feferies who don’t have enough to do at home so it’s important to keep their swimming areas full of fishy friends, and enriching toys, as well as to change out the decorations fairly regularly.

Aradias: there are two variants of Aradia, white eyed and orange eyed. the orange eyed variant will be discussed here. Orange eyed Aradias are cheerfully morbid psychics, they will often tell you about the things their ghost friends have told them. Orange eyed Aradias also require digging space and things to find in the dirt.

Kanayas: require a constant source of their crafting material of choice many prefer sewing but not every troll in a group is the exact same so make sure to try new things with Kanayas so they can find their passions.  Kanayas also have an aptitude and propensity for chainsaws so be aware of that.  Additionally kanayas socialize very uniquely so it’s important to give them the space they need and not force them into anything too fast.

Tavroses: incredibly sensitive and prone to peer pressure. they have potential and the will to carry anything through if not presented anyone who tells them not to.  with a Tavros it’s important to help them stand their ground and trust their own judgement. they are prone to hip/knee issues as well so keep an eye on that. [also they require wide doorways]

Average Maintenance

Karkats: Karkats are very loud and require constant attention which they will complain about the entire time. If you want to adopt a Karkat you need to have a thick skin as this group can vocalize but oddly enough the ability seems inexplicably limited to insulting their caretakers.  They also enjoy movies more than any other troll group what kind of movies a Karkat prefers goes by a case by case basis so provide a wide variety to see what they like most.

Solluxes:  Their mood swings make these trolls a bit unpredictable, one week may be full of quiet gaming and happy coding while the next they’re full of manic energy and shredding their personal space. Additionally, they get migraines rather frequently and may very well predict the imminent death of your loved ones. Solluxes require patience and understanding but make for great company in a lonely home.  

Equiuii: They can shatter buildings with a flick of their little finger but they are desperate for approval. they don’t like hanging out with those they deem ‘lesser’ so when raising an Equius a progressive and inclusive mindset is required.  Milk is something the average Equius will want en mass so be sure to have a fridge properly stocked at all times.  as well as some tinker-toys and metal puzzles as Equii love to build little devices and solve simple puzzles.

Terezies: These trolls will lick/sniff anything and everything as that is how they see, so using Terezi safe cleaning supplies is a must. cleaning thoroughly and often are also ideal so as to keep them from getting sick from licking germs.  Terezies love rules but more than that they love mysteries [despite having major conformation bias and not being very good at them] so rounds of clue/other mystery games will be frequent with a Terezi in the house.  Terezies also have a tendency to become highly dependent on others so it’s important to foster a sense of self sufficiency when raising Terezies to limit the negative outcomes this could cause.

Aradias: White eyed Aradias are much less sensitive than their orange eyed counterparts. While deadpan, apathetic and monotone almost all the time, it’s important to check up on Aradias as they have trouble expressing distaste with anything. soft beds, good food, and nice company in moderate amounts are enough to keep white eyed Aradias from showing physical signs of stress but in order for them to be content caretakers need to work on an individual basis with them.

High Maintenance

Nepetas: These trolls have an insane hunting drive. Nepetas see animals up to three times their size as prey and will attack if not raised/enriched properly. However they are incredibly adorable and this often results in reckless black market adoption. Toys and shredable boxes with food inside are a must for any house with a Nepeta. They require scratching posts and often do well to have therapy cats. Nepetas also have a tendency to draw on the walls, as well as be heavily invested in the romantic pursuits of their caretakers.

Gamzees: Gamzees like to climb into tunnels, tubes, and ventilation shafts of all kinds weather easily accessible or not they will also climb/paint your walls regularly weather provided paint or not.  Gamzees do not do well when their beliefs are challenged and are prone to violent outbursts when such challenges occur.  they love to snuggle and hate to be alone, separation anxiety is a challenge most every Gamzee and their caretaker will have to overcome/adapt to.  they enjoy juggling clubs and circus/fair paraphernalia and some Gamzees emanate constant carnival music with no off switch. [also be aware many Gamzee caretakers experience clown based nightmares]

Eridans*: extremely aggressive towards other trolls, Eridans also require designer brand everything or they will break out into hives from ‘the poor’. they are extremely sensitive, and don’t deal with rejection well so when raising an Eridan it’s important to provide a consistent, supportive, and lavish environment.  Additionally, Eridans have fairly poor above water eyesight and require unique prescription glasses so be sure to take them to a troll ophthalmologist as soon as they leave the grub stage so they can see properly

Vriskas: insanely lucky but that luck applies to her own interests alone and will not help you.  Vriskas need constant attention and frequent praise. Vriskas have the ability to put humans to sleep instantly so they pair well with insomniacs.  It is however important to meet them on their level and indulge their ‘mind games‘ without that they quickly become bored and seek ways to undermine the rules.  They enjoy playing with other trolls, but Vriskas also have a tendency to randomly attack their playmates so it’s important to keep and eye on them.

*Sea-dwellers are illegal to own in parts of the world with an average outdoor humidity of less than 60% and their homes must provide ample swimming space and be kept at at least 80% humidity.  ANY LOWER AND YOUR SEA-DWELLER’S GILLS WILL DRY OUT AND THEY WILL SUFFOCATE/SUFFER OXYGEN DEPRIVATION. THIS COMES WITH SERIOUS MEDICAL REPERCUSSIONS FOR THE TROLL AND LEGAL REPERCUSSIONS FOR THE NEGLECTFUL CARETAKER

when you see tavroses in the dream bubbles from a timelines that were more kind to you do you feel robbed in a way?

AT: wE WERE ALL JUST THE SAME LOWBLOODED TROLL TRYING TO LIVE OUT WHAT LIFE WOULD GIVE US }:)

ive hate - played pesterquest multiple times and the only route i can sit through is jades . maybe tavroses but as self proclaimed #1 tavros fan thats only because it wasnt as bad as i thought it would be and i just want him to be happy also . theres very fanonized stuff like daves issues with toxic masculinity are turned into internalized homophobia and everything being very davekat centric even in other characters routes and .. vriska and eridans routes .. but god i hate gamzees endings . the route itself is okay im fine with it but the fact that the endings are ' timeline falls apart ' ' gamzee goes on a murderous rampage from withdrawal alone ' and ' mspar encourages a teenager to keep doing drugs and everything is so happy and great and good in the world ' is so ??? i dont like it !! there are a lot of awful routes but that one makes me really uncomfortable . sorry if this is hard to read im not good at wording things but basically pq kind of sucks and gamzees endings make me uncomfortable

Ooh, this is... Yikes. It's really checking a good majority of the boxes, isn't it? If you don't mind, I really need to like... Make a checklist here. I'm absolutely mind-boggled by this.

>Dave's alleged Toxic Masculinity as a main character trait. Fanon. >Dave's alleged Toxic Masculinity as a root for his Internalized Homophobia. Fanon. >DaveKat-Centric, no matter the route. Fanon. >RoseMary getting absolutely shelved (as a consequence of the former bullet point, especially). Fanon. >Vriska's route, which, from what I know, was clearly written by someone who really does not get Vriska. Fanon. >Eridan's route. See above. Fanon. >Being fucking awful about Gamzee. Canon, but in a bad way. Do these people not realize that a lot of the way Gamzee functions was born out of legitimate racism? >Encouraging legitimate Drug Addiction just so that everyone else stays happy. I'm not even going to say "Canon" or "Fanon" for this one, because this is just bad. I'd accept this as a choice if it was played as being horrible or something. Is... Is that framed as the right thing to do? That's just awful. That's not a good ending.

I'm losing my mind. Your ask did make sense, no worries, you're making your points rather clearly, I'm just... Wow. Yikes!!

why are people so bad at portraying tavroses disability ( if they do at all ) . Like

thinking about tavroses fangs .. theyre pretty sharp looking !! id put them on the level of human canines if only bc theyre pretty thin so it wouldnt be very good if they were super sharp . i want her teeth to be strong and healthy . trolls are definitely omnivores but theyre also supposed to eat primarily big chunky insects ( imo ) so piercing the body is important so sharp teeth are common but i think tavroses are a little on the flatter side so her fangs stick out in a cool way . her smile shows them off ... woawoawaow