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olenvasynyt · 2 months

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Parallels between Gwyn and Az

People don’t often realize this, but Gwyn and Az have a lot of things in common. And imo, it points to Gwynriel. So let’s talk about it!

Dynamics with Nesta

They have similar dynamic with Nesta. It’s not identical but neither of them shy away from her bluntness like others do. They both seem to admire it and at some points, it gets Gwyn and Az to open up.

Page 251 of ACOSF: “Nesta watched the shadowsinger with a frankness that most people shied from. Azriel returned the look with the stillness that most people ran from.”

Page 114 of ACOSF: “ I don’t need to be coddled. Only spoken to like a person.” “I doubt you’ll enjoy the way I speak to most people.” Nesta said. “Gwyn snorted. “Try me.” Nesta looked at her from under lowered brows again. “Get out of my sight.” Gwyn grinned, a broad, bright thing that showed up most of her teeth and made her eyes sparkle in a way Nesta knew her own never had. “Oh, you’re good.” Gwyn turned back to the stacks. “Really good.”

Page 101 of ACOSF: “I hope you’re not giving my brother a hard time.”“Is that a threat, Shadowinger?” Azriel said coolly, “I don’t need to resort to threats.” Nesta gave him a smile, holding his stare. “Neither do I.”

Page 348 of ACOSF: “Nesta scowled, and Az offered her a slight smile. They could be allies, that smile seemed to say. Against Cassian’s utter insanity. She found herself answering Azriel with a slight smile of her own.”

Competitiveness

They’re both competitive. Cassian says that Az gets really competitive, and you can see the competitiveness in the bonus chapter where he has his plot to win the snowball fight.

Page 254 of ACOSF: “Azriel had a vicious competitive streak. Wasn’t boastful or arrogant… or possessive and terrifying…No, it was quiet and cruel and utterly lethal.”

Gwyn is super competitive with cutting the ribbon and when the Valkyries are doing the obstacle courses.

Page 624 of ACOSF: “Roslin, Ananke, and Deirdre were close on their heels, propelling Gwyn to push her group harder. She wanted to be the first. Wanted Nesta and Emerie and her to be the ones who wiped the smirks from Azriel’s and Cassian’s faces. Especially Azriel.”

Knowledge

They both get pretty fascinated by things, they both like to learn stuff. Cassian said that Az was really fascinated by the solar system and other-worldly stuff Rhys likes to research.

Page 37 of ACOSF: “At the far end of the room, a little dias led into a broad raised alcove…and in its center, a massive, working model of their world, the stars and planets around it…Az, of course, had been fascinated.”

Trauma / light and darkness

Quote page 113 of ACOSF: “If marks of trauma lingered, any evidence was hidden by her robe. But Nesta knew how invisible wounds could be how they could scars deeply and badly as any physical breaking.”

This is a really big one: Gwyn’s healing seems like the kind of healing Az had. Az was hidden in darkness and he was brought to the Illyrian camps which might have been the first time he saw true light in a while. He found Cassian and Rhys who took him in and they trained together. And Gwyn hid herself in the library for years and saw true light for the first time in a while and trained with Nesta and Emerie and found true healing and confidence in herself.

This quote really got me:

Quote page 272 of ACOSF: “Gwyn’s hands were shaking as she took another step into the ring and peered into the open bowl of the sky. The first time she’d been outside—truly outside—in years. She met Nesta’s gaze and smiled. "I forgot how it feels to have the full sun upon my head. Forgive me if I spend some time gawking at the sky.”

I can just imagine Az having a similar reaction when he’s at the Illyrian camps for the first time. A little 11 year old unsure of how to hold his wings up right just…looking up at the sky. And he’s hiding his hands.

The main difference with this is Az was locked up in the darkness and Gwyn chose to be in the darkness, but I think the fact that light and darkness are key parts of their healing process is important to note.

Fear of making mistakes, and their loyalty to loved ones

Another super significant thing about them is their sense of loyalty to the people who took them in, and their fear of making mistakes and failing.

This quote from Gwyn really got me because it just screams Azriel to me.

Quote page 148 of ACOSF: “because I don’t like to fail I can’t…” Gwyn shook her head. “I don’t want to make any more mistakes.” “These females took me in. Give me shelter and healing and family.” Again, her large eyes darkened. “I cannot stand to fail them in anything.”

That just seems so much like Az. Rhys and Cassian took him in, gave him shelter and healing and family, so he’s super loyal and he hates when he fails them. Az seems to often feel guilty when one of the plans goes wrong; he thinks he didn’t do as much as he could have.

Page 346 of ACOWAR: ”Hybern had made its grand move at last. And we had not anticipated it. I knew Azriel would take the blame upon himself. One look at the shadowsinger…told me he already did.”

Unworthiness

Another thing is they feel unworthy. You can see this with Gwyn and her invoking stone she says she doesn’t deserve to wear it, she is ashamed of her history and is afraid of people finding out things that she hates about herself.

Quote page 173 of ACOSF: “Why don’t you wear that stone on your head like the others?” Gwyn pocketed the gem. “Because I don’t deserve to.”

Page 521 of ACOSF: “I understand,” Gwyn repeated, “what it is to fail the people who mean the most. To live in fear of people finding out. I dread you and Emerie learning my history. I know that once you do, you’ll never look at me the same again.”

Page 696 of ACOSF: “But even training these months hasn’t erased the fact that I let my sister die. You asked me once why I don’t wear the hood of the Invoking Stone. That stone is a sign of holiness. How can someone like me wear it?”

That’s just so similar to Az I feel like, specifically this quote in the bonus chapter where he feels like his hands are tainted and that he’s unworthy of touching her.

ACOSF bonus chapter: “She looked up at him, her face so trusting and hopeful and open that he knew she had no idea that he had done unspeakable things that sullied his hands far beyond their scars. Such terrible things that it was a sacrilege for his fingers to skin, tainting her with his presence.

He also feels guilty for not doing enough, to fail the people around him. You see this with Mor a lot.

Page 429 of ACOWAR: ”As Azriel turned his face toward me—The frozen rage rooted me to the spot. But beneath it, I could almost see the images that haunted him: the hand Mor had yanked away, her weeping, distraught face as she had screamed at Rhys.”

Now kind of diverting from the topic: I see people make debates about why Gwyn thinks she’s unworthy. There are theories that she’s actually an inside spy for Koschei and maybe she feels guilty for that but there’s literally a quote that says she thinks she let her sister die and that she’s guilty that she lived and her sister didn’t. I dislike the evil Gwyn theories, I think they’re gross. I also kind of think her SA made her felt tainted, that’s a very common thing among SA survivors.

Coping skills / being unbreakable

And this is kind of a looser connection than the others I mentioned but we see moments from both where they tell themselves that they are unbreakable or hard to break. When Gwyn cut the ribbon, she quoted the Valkyrie mindstilling technique:

Page 621 of ACOSF: “I am the rock against which the surf crashes. Nothing can break me.”

"Nothing can break me" is something that Gwyn added, it was not part of the original Valkyrie passage. And it reminded me of something that Az says to Feyre when they are doing their flying lessons in ACOWAR.

Azriel tells Feyre Page 305 ACOWAR: “You’re immortal. You’re very hard to break. That’s what I told myself.”

The Blood Rite, friendships, and healing journey

And this similarty pertains to the Valkyries and the batboys in general, not solely Az and Gwyn, but the Valkyries during the blood rite is a reflection of the batboys during their blood rite. It was the beginning of their journey when it came to healing and finding their strength and proving people wrong. It was a pivotal point in their friendships, both groups fought like hell to reach each other.

Page 693 of ACOSF: “I don’t want to take the safe road. I want to take that road. To prove to them, to everyone, that something new and different might triumph over their rules and regulations.”

And this is the start of Gwyn’s journey, this is the start of her friendship with Nesta and Emerie, who have become very important to her. She’s still struggling with her fears, she tells Nesta that she might come out of the library to go to her mating ceremony.

And Az is kind of similar. He has had centuries to heal and be with his brothers. But he is absolutely still healing, he’s got tons of issues to sort out still. You can say they’re aloof and they lock themselves up in a similar way: he doesn’t seem to want to go out to bars and parties unless his friends go.

Page 377 of ACOMAF: “And when I pointed out that he did go to Rita’s with her whenever she asked, Mor simply informed me that it had taken her four centuries to get him to do that.”

He seems content to brood but he opens up because of his friends.

Differences

There are obviously tons of differences, I think the main ones being Gwyn is significantly more joyful than Az, she smiles and laughs a lot while it’s very rare to see Az smile or laugh. He’s super broody and aloof. Gwyn seems to open up a lot more easily. She has a lot of hope. She doesn’t seem to want to suppress herself. Even though she struggles she is trying to break free.

Page 524 of ACOSF: “ Nesta had never heard a voice like Gwyn’s—by turns trained and wild, as if there was so much sound fighting to break free of Gwyn, but she couldn’t quite contain it all. As if the sound needed to be loose in the world.”

And with Az: literally impossible to get him to confess anything. There are a lot of things that Cassian doesn’t know about his brother. He is content to brood. He shuts his feelings down until they build up to a point where they almost explode sometimes. There are some points where he suppresses his shadows on purpose, I feel like. I don’t know how his shadows work but he can control them at some points.

I feel like whether or not you believe these parallels point to Gwynriel, you can’t deny that they are very similar and can be very good friends and heal together because of that.

But also, Gwynriel is endgame 🤷‍♀️

#pro gwynriel #gwyneth berdara #gwynriel #professor layton and the azran legacy #acotar

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boinin · 2 months

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Conspiracy theory of the week

Although Isagi uses this example to explain what "self style" egoists think is most important, the attitudes displayed here are Isagi's own.

In short, Isagi is interested in and motivated to seek:

Love

Money

Art as a hobby

Video games as a hobby

He's not really bothered about:

Education

Fashion

Making friends or expanding his social circle (lmfao tell that to everyone in bllk, they can't get enough of him)

Finally, he dislikes and avoids baseball.

This is intended as a shitpost, but...

Me being me, I decided to find receipts 🫠 Canon is with me on this surprisingly, at least in some cases. From the wiki:

When it comes to education, Isagi's not into theory-heavy subjects like STEM. He also signals out art alongside PE as his favourite subject. Although he doesn't note art as a hobby, he does like football video games.

This is all we have on the romance front from the Egoist Bible. We also know he didn't receive any Valentine's Day chocolates prior to Blue Lock. 🥲 RIP Isagi's love life. I'm taking the diagram to mean Isagi sees himself wanting a relationship in future.

From this Reddit post of translations of Egoist Bible character polls:

It's not much, but neither Isagi or the others rank him as much of a studier. (I find it really funny that the characters think Rin and Sae are top-notch brainiacs, but that's outside the scope of this exercise).

Isagi's attitude towards fashion? I mean...

This is what the guy chose to wear on his one outing from football prison. 🙃 Nuff said.

My most tenuous evidence comes courtesy of the light novel. It revealed Isagi has unusually keen senses, particularly eyesight and hearing:

Going off this, baseball, with the crack of bats, frequent announcements and loud cheers, might be sensory overload for Isagi. Football must be less overwhelming, at least if you're a player?

The French scanlation of the chapter 254 diagram makes reference to baseball being 'too loud', which also guided my thinking on this.

While Isagi isn't outwardly materialistic in the same way Reo or Shidou are, it's not beyond his interest. I know he was staring at the bids because he's so hung up on beating Rin... but money comes into it too for Isagi. If only because, players with the highest bids = strikers with the most outstanding talent. It's a status symbol for him.

As for the friends thing? No evidence needed. Y'all know Isagi would throw each and every friend he has under the bus, if it gets him closer to being the top striker 💀

It doesn't mean he's not a nice person or antisocial. I interpret it as, being a social butterfly isn't something that drives Isagi. He's more interested in other pursuits.

This in-universe character polls say it well: Isagi's a good communicator, rather than someone with heaps of friends. His calm personality and insight draws people in, rather than him seeking out friends or followers.

#blue lock #bllk #bllk manga #shitpost #isagi yoichi #blue lock analysis #bllk analysis #boinin talks bllk #mine #is it really a shitpost when you start pulling sources to back it up? prolly not #anyway this isn't serious #just spreading the brainrot with y'all

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yona-chan · 3 months

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Wow, it's been a while since AnY gave me a nostalgic kick to the gut, but chapter 254 delivered. Yona and Hak camping out together, just the two of them... super reminiscent of the start of the series.

Also, just... Ik-Soo's prophecies coming back, specifically that one where he said Yona needed to seek the help of the dragons or Hak would die. Well... now it's just her and Hak again, which I really like: everything from the start coming back around in a new light. It's almost as if the two paths Ik-Soo saw have converged, or are threatening to, at the very least.

Really enjoyed this one :)

#speaking of being a while when did I last textpost?#it's been a while that's for sure #oof I need to order vol 40 for my shelf #forgot to preorder it #also need vol 10 of knh #akatsuki no yona #manga spoilers #akatsuki no yona spoilers #any 254 spoilers

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moony-2001 · 6 months

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Lore Olympus ep. 254 critique

Well I can officially say that Persephone is the most selfish person in the comic

What in the Disney ripoff

So obviously it’s too late and Zeus is poisoned and ✨wow, how convenient✨ Apollo is suddenly there with Leto (who btw we haven’t seen in almost 100 episodes). I don't really want to focus on his confrontation with Eros and Psyche, because let's be real, it wasn't much of a confrontation. No, instead I want to focus on this:

My first thought when I saw the whole blackmail scene coupled with this was "What in the Lion King is this bullshit." Seriously. This is almost verbatim to what Scar says to Simba (except Scar as a villain is actually intimidating and Apollo, well...).

But here's the thing. This is how stupid Apollo is as a villain. Hebe has the least to gain from Zeus' poisoning and death. Look at the list of children that could stand to benefit from Zeus' demise:

An angry War god who was banished to the mortal realm for years by Zeus for pissing him off. Additionally, Zeus slept with his then-romantic partner and was implied to sleep with her often

The estranged daughter who literally thrives on chaos and is basically the goddess of "it's getting a little too chummy around here" who has beef with not only Zeus, but also Hera

A newly revealed son who has a tendency to heavily push boundaries and can't take no for an answer. This son additionally has been making moves to gain power politically

Compare this to Hebe, who we have only seen being kind to Zeus. No where in the comic is she seen harboring any kind of resentment towards him. Even when she criticizes him, it is gentle and she doesn’t push any further when he lays down the law.

Not only that but the whole prophecy- the usurp of power prophecy that Uranus got about Kronos, and Kronos got about his children, and so on- only applies to the sons of the tyrant in question. That was established in the myths, both in the Theogony and the Metamorphosis via a prophecy that usually came from Gaia. So that immediately takes Eris off the suspect list by virtue of the fact that she is a goddess. But even then, Hebe still shouldn't be a suspect.

How is Rachel expecting people to fall for this? Even her audience in some respect is calling out Apollo for being "back on his bullshit". Yet I can almost guarantee that everyone is going to fall for it because the only 2 gods who actually know are trapped in jail, Cassandra is probably going to disappear from the narrative for a while, and the rest of the general cast of characters only shares 2 brain cells between the lot of them. I can't wait to see this drag out over the course of, like, 15 episodes.

The most selfish thing

I just… wow. I have no words. Except yes I do or otherwise I wouldn’t be making this post. So we transition to the second half of the chapter where Persephone talks about her nonexistent connection with the snow and how maybe, just maybe, this is all her. Just like her act of wrath and what she did to Minthe, she has no one to blame but herself. And then she straight up goes “nah”.

I will be the first to admit, the way Rachel wrote Demeter during Persephone's homecoming/proposal was horrific. Demeter behaved horribly to Persephone. Now, I more blame Rachel for poor writing because if you have to make side characters look worse so your protagonists can look better, you suck at writing. BUT that does not excuse Demeter's initial actions and behavior toward Persephone.

However, in this situation, Demeter is not putting Persephone down for what she’s done. Obviously, Demeter is distressed, but she basically says “You tried, but now it’s time for the adults to handle it” and Hades agrees. He fucking agrees.

Demeter is far more capable and mature than Persephone due to being around for thousands of years. Demeter has had experience, she’s worked hard at maintaining everything, and she has even had hardships and failures. But because of this, she is a very very powerful goddess. Thus it makes the most sense for Demeter to step in to handle this situation. It is what's best for everyone, most of all for the mortal realm, which has been immediately affected.

But because Persephone has been told over and over that she’s hot shit, she's special (and has been treated as such), her ego can’t take the blow. She can’t take the L. She makes everything worse because she can’t stand the idea that she’s not special and that she's not this big bad goddess who has control over her abilities.

To me, this is so selfish. Persephone acknowledges that everything is dead. She acknowledges that she is the cause of this destruction. Yet she knowingly makes it worse because her ego can not handle the fact that she isn’t miss fucking perfect. This is the epitome of a child’s temper tantrum- like how when Nemo swims out to sea to touch the boat after Marlin tells him he can't do it. Because that’s what Persephone is. A child. In this case, it does not matter that she’s the age of an adult mortal woman. She is a god. She hasn’t even been around for 100 years. She still doesn’t have a handle on her powers. Persephone is being immature and selfish by stomping her feet and going “No, I can do it." Because of that, she makes everything so much worse.

Hades naturally makes this worse by enabling her. Although I genuinely can’t say I’m surprised since Hades has a history (especially post-marriage) of enabling Persephone’s bad behavior (like rewarding Persephone with sex after destroying the apartment of Leuce and threatening to kill her). When asked rightfully by Demeter if he’s going to do anything to try and talk her off the wall since Persephone has a history of not listening to anything Demeter has to say, Hades basically goes “Nah, my hands are tied, nothing I can do”, Despite the fact that he saw the destruction she caused and ACKNOWLEDGED IT WAS TIME FOR THE ACTUAL ADULTS TO STEP IN. This could’ve been a great moment for someone who wasn’t portrayed as a force against H&P (like the main love interest/husband) to hold her accountable. To say “That’s enough”. But nooooooo. No one, not even her own husband, is allowed to get in Persephone’s way.

Thus, Persephone continues to cause mass destruction and death until she passes out (this is important to note) and Demeter rightfully loses her damn shit.

Final thoughts

This is, I think, the worst chapter of Lore Olympus. Genuinely. As I stated in my last post, I had no idea where Rachel was going to take the whole “Persephone causes winter” idea and that there was no way she could make it more feminist than the original hymn. And boy was I right. Because I guess nothing is more feminist to Rachel than an ego-fueled power trip that results in the death of life in the mortal realm and also probably a good portion of the mortals who probably aren’t built to handle this kind of weather (by Persephone’s own admission that the mortal realm doesn’t get cold).

I'd also like to end on this note: if you're going to be a writer or artist or comic writer, don't treat your audience like they're fucking stupid.

Remember that little note I made about how it's important to remember that Persephone passes out? Yeah, well, that's because Persephone is actually unconscious and not dead. In literature and media today, people often use some version of the phrase "you've killed [x]" as a way to say not that whatever [x] is, is actually dead, but that it died in a metaphorical sense. You see a great example of this in the season finale of Arcane with Jinx. Powder doesn't actually die; Jinx is still very much alive. But Jinx metaphorically obliterated Powder to make room for the new her. The new Jinx, unburdened by her old self.

And that's what Demeter is saying. Hell, Hades even said that Persephone wasn't dead after presumably checking her vitals. Anyone who read the chapter would recognize this. But I guess Rachel thinks her audience doesn't have more than a 4th-grade level of reading comprehension because why else would she put in this, frankly demeaning, message at the end.

Oh boy. Welp. See y'all in my next post.

#anti lore olympus #anti lo persephone #lo critical #unpopular lo #unpopular lore olympus #anti lo #lo hate #lore olympus critical #lo critic #lore olympus criticism #I showed my friend this and they were appalled #and my friend doesn't even read LO

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pendwelling · 6 months

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Is it confirmed yet or foreshadowed that they ( Jesse, Sadie, and Christelle) will be a couple?

CedYesChris have actually been foreshadowed to be building up to the very relationship TWSB has been implying they'd become since the beginning, ever since the first mention that Riester royalty had to take up both a political companion that is tied to them by matrimony, and a religious companion that is tied together by soul through a covenant. Later on, it is very apparent that the roles will be taken by Ham Ga-in Christelle and Jung Yeseo in particular! (And not even in the way you'd initially expect!)

More elaboration and spoilers below (with novel support and chapter citation lolol):

This is all viewed in a primarily objective light where I interpret what we are given. While I love my shipping, I do believe, in the context of the novel, that there is no romantic basis for their relationship at all as of yet (800+) nor do I believe that there will explicitly ever be, but to deny that there isn't any sort or form of love would be lying. CedYedChris have a complex relationship: friends that are more than just friends but not at all lovers, one that cannot be fully described with words—forged through trials and pain and reverence and companionship, making for a unique relationship of understanding and solace. This sort of queerplatonic relationship is actually very fittingly in line with the power system and world-building of the novel, simply by virtue of the covenant system between Holy Knights and Priests, and the acts of special partnerships that tie individuals by souls.

I find it very funny actually when people say they cannot see Cédric and Ga-in getting together because of how different they are (and how much they seem to repulse each other lmao) but the more you read and understand about their relationship, the more you realize that after all these hundreds of chapters, there is no one that would who could fit the role of "Crown Prince's political companion" more than Ga-in herself—not even as a romantic partner, but as a mere companion.

There have been attempts at Cédric having to find a potential consort candidate, and Cédric himself has mentioned that whoever is INEVITABLY picked he will agree with unconditionally as it is his duty as Crown Prince to marry someone later on to help support his reign (251-4). But ultimately all of his friends agree that his happiness is something that is also very important, especially when it comes to marrying someone for the rest of his life. He might say he doesn't care, but once Yeseo starts expressing concern and dissatisfaction with him getting marriage proposals to nobles Cédric wouldn't be able to fully get along with outside of a political union, he starts expressing relief and hints of aversion to the idea of an arranged marriage that he has no say in (254). And we, as readers, know that Cédric is not the type of person who could easily open up to people, and while he is not the type to be discourteous to anyone who would become his future spouse, it's clear that for the type of person he is, a marriage with someone who he is only connected to due to duty pales in comparison to the trust he has with a comrade who has been by his side since the beginning, who knows him better than any random noble who wouldn't understand a fraction of his soul (and potentially might not ever, as the circumstances under which Cédric has ever emotionally opened up were never something that he chose to do on a whim, and probably never would have talked about, had it not been for specific circumstances [like in 602]). In all those rare and explosive instances when he went through periods of turmoil, he was lucky enough to have people by his side who understood and could sympathize/empathize with his very unique pain.

Cédric and Ga-in are very different, but funnily enough two out of three of the only people who can understand each other the best in this life and universe, as they have many life experiences and traumas and history that no outsider will be able to understand, and (HUGE SPOILERS CHAPTER 640) after the group travels 20 years in the future, it is even canon and /very/ heavily implied that the two of them are married! (Though there are mysteries about Yeseo's whereabouts and roles in this future.) BUT!

It is actually very vague on whether or not this is romantic (and doesn't even necessarily seem to be) but in my interpretation of their special relationship and based on the novel itself, I truly believe this is a very understandable partnership between two people who have gone through so much and have come out of it as partners that the other can trust, and who they know they can depend on and have emotionally opened themselves up to.

It doesn't have to be romantic. It doesn't even need to, for such a marriage to work, and if there is a hint of romantic love in it, we cannot see it nor will we know for sure, but I believe that it doesn't actually matter. CedYesChris is very queerplatonic and if you've read that far, you understand that by that point, they've all become companions that know each other from every inch of their souls. All of them consider each other as their Moon, Sun, and Earth, and have said (particularly Ga-in to Yeseo, and Ga-in speaking on behalf of her and Cédric about him) to be unable to live without each other (657, 805), and it is a sentiment echoed almost within them all. Cédric Riester, by simple virtue of being the future Riester Emperor, will inevitably have to marry, and what better partner than Ham Ga-in, who has distinguished herself with notable achievements in the Empire, and is an important friend to the Crown Prince?

And of course, their relationship with Yeseo is also something that I believe brings them together all the more. They are their partner's other partner—they are each others' partner. They are all pretty much in a Holy Knight/Priest partnership and Yeseo is the only one alive that can support the two of them with the ether they'd need, and not exhaust himself in the process (like Priest Sand). They are all soothed by each other's souls, and before you say Cédric and Ga-in physically repulsed each other, in Chapter 651 we get a confirmation that the two of them have formed a bond and tie between each other's souls following the events of Chapter 301 when they fought in the temple during Cédric's ether runaway/turmoil. Accidentally, during that fight that ended up with Cédric nearly unconsciously killing Ga-in in his grief, they managed to have a small part of each other's etheric plate chipped into the other, meaning (particularly in Ga-in's case) that she can now stabilize herself from a runaway with the help of Cédric's opposite attribute ether to calm the fury of her water (651). They have somewhat of a quasi-telepathic relationship, though they typically cannot hear much of anything but as their souls are tied in a unique way, they can feel in some abstract instinctual sense when something is going on with the other's soul/ether, even if not within the same vicinity (727).

As for Yeseo being Cédric/CedChris's religious companion, it has actually been confirmed by Yeseo himself that he would have agreed to pledge a covenant with Cédric and tie their souls together, and yet hasn't and is putting off/has refused the proposal (of ch330 and onward implictly) because Yeseo is VERY intimately aware of the fact that he is not from this world and will, ultimately, have to return home in the end due to his love for his siblings, and acknowledges that he would not wish upon Cédric the pain of being separated from the soul one would tie themselves with upon forming a covenant (736). For reference, even Empress Frédérique and Aurélie cannot separate for too long without Fred feeling immense amounts of pain, discomfort, and irritation, only managing to cope by surrounding herself with piles ether stones filled with her soul companion's ether, (510, and some other chapters but i cant remember them all rn wkfjdk).

In Jibril's words, a religious companion is someone that would be able to provide support and mental fortitude to their partner, which is something that Yeseo considers about Jibril's own aspects who he hopes would support his cousin in the future (a future without him in it). Yeseo is very concerned about Cédric's circle of support and always has his well-being in mind, and this not only stems from his wanting to be a good friend, but also because of his regret and hesitation in accepting Cédric's covenant proposal due to his impermance in the universe. He explicitly says that he does not wish to hurt Cédric! The bigger the distance, the more painful it is for the companion—so how painful would being separated by different worlds, be?

Both Cédric and Yeseo want to be each other's companion and fuse their souls together (Cédric more so than Yeseo—this guy would really accept no one else). The only thing preventing that is Yeseo's fear and concern for Cédric. I don't have much to say about this than I do about Cédric and Ga-in's future political companionship, because CedChris is just a bit harder to understand for TWSB readers if they haven't gotten far enough into the novel yet. In contrast, Cédric and Yeseo’s religious companionship has been made most probable from the very start of the novel, and yet funnily enough, the difficulty and probability of the formation of the Political and Religious partnerships have been flipped 😂 It is easier to see Cédric and Ga-in becoming political companions (and is, as of Chapter 805 and ongoing, most canonically supported to be something that is in place 20 years in the future), as opposed to Yeseo accepting Cédric's covenant proposal haha.

But I firmly believe, at the end of the day, that the three of them will become companions. Not necessarily in a romantic sense (no matter how much I enjoy my shipping) but also not in a standard platonic sense, either. Yeseo views Ga-in as his continent and earth, and regards Cédric as a precious being equivalent to the sun. Ga-in speaks for both herself and Cédric when she says they cannot live without him, and she loves Yeseo so dearly and his well-being is her priority, and acknowledges Cédric as someone she respects and can rely on, and who shares similar pains with her. Cédric treats Yeseo with so much reverence and desire, and Ga-in with mutual understanding, and both are the only people whom he can be fully emotionally vulnerable with. They have a very special and unique relationship and I don't know how exactly it will play out in the end, but I sincerely believe that there is NO ONE in that universe that could understand their pains and souls and mere entirety, than they do for each other.

CedYesChris are soulmates! Whether it is made by their own hands or written in the stars. I believe wholeheartedly that Sookym has written and built up their relationship splendidly and so naturally.

#asks #twsb asks #twsb spoilers #twsb #twsb analysis #is this an analysys? idk #twsb meta #cedjesschris #cedyeschris #CYC mean the absolute WORLD to me ok 😭#I could go on forever talking about their relationship but i think i wrote enough wUFBDKDMJK

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Beyond the Lights

II. Chapter Two: Shameful

Summary: An early end to the trip, leads her to a media scandal. Warnings: None

Chapter Two: Shameful

The planned week-long trip ended early, due to some unforeseen circumstances. Other locations were brought up, but none of them seemed appealing. Sariah, on the other hand, was ecstatic that the trip ended early. She could focus more on her upcoming album release. The comfortable silence on the jet allowed her the ability to focus on the numerous emails raiding her inbox.

“Only you would find a way to work.”

The person in question is sitting across from her. Trinity. She tucks herself further into the hoodie Joshua let her borrow. His scent fills her nose. “It never stops.” She’s swiping through album covers, trying to decide which one would best fit the title she chose. “Not when I have a release date coming up.”

Trinity nods, seeing Bianca come over as well, opting to sit with them instead of Montez who had the guys in a heated game of spades.

“What’s up with you and Jey?” Bianca tugs on the hoodie.

“Nothi—.”

“And don’t say nothing, cause you two have been kinda cozy lately.” Trinity cuts her cousin off. It was obvious with the way Jey constantly stared at her. How she has on his hoodie. The way her eyes sparkled every time he walked by. A low grumble escapes her lips, putting her phone away.

A huff escapes her lips, seeing the way Trinity and Bianca were looking at her. “Just friends.” An exasperated huff leaving her lips.

“Hoe-.” Bianca starts. “Blow your breath again.” She jumps at her, making her flinch back with a smile.

“She thinks we stupid.” Trinity adds. “You like him again, don’t you?”

Bianca snaps her head at Trinity “Again, bitch you are holdin’ out!” Looking at Sariah again, she was laughing at Bianca’s reaction. This gains the attention of guys briefly.

“Ssh.” Trinity laughs as well. Bianca was always so damn dramatic.

“I’m not holding out, there’s just nothing going on between us. Just friends.”

“Nah she stupid.” Bianca mutters, getting up to go sit by her man. They had taken a break from the heated game. Jimmy finds himself sitting next to Trinity, giving his fiancé a soft kiss on the cheek.

”I’m sorry our trip had to end early.” He tells her. A hand sliding to grab hers. Sariah smiles softly at the sight, tuning them out to look out of the planes’ window. A soft thump gained her attention. He sat next to her, playing cards in hand as he reached over her to pull out the table.

“What are you doing?”

They look at each other, the cool mint gum freshening his breath, the coolness of it hitting her face as he talked. “A quick game with—.”

”Hey, turn that up.” Montez had cut him off, gesturing at the tv. Roman reaches over, turning the volume up. The voice of Roxanne. The host of Entertainment weekly filled their ears.

XL Rookie of the year Dame was seen leaving his sold out Concert last night with a mysterious woman and child at his side. Sources say that the child could possibly be his and the alleged woman could be the child’s mother.

She doesn’t react like they thought she would. Her eyes glued to the screen as the plane lands. Bianca goes to speak but she gets up, gathering her things and rushing off the plane. Her phone goes off the moment she steps in the parking garage with her bags.

Shiloh you finally got a way out

Trinity I’m here if you need me cuz

Bianca I’ll beat his ass for you. Just say the word.

254-344-6791 You know deserve better than that.

She finds herself sitting in her car, debating on whether or not to go home. He would or could possibly be there despite her best efforts to change the locks and kick him out. She would rather not deal with anyone today, as more notifications popped up. Her finger hovered over the link from her manager that would lead to Entertainment Weekly. Tapping on the screen, the video immediately pulls up and she thought things couldn’t have gotten any worse. Roxanne’s voice blared through her car speakers once again having her full attention.

In recent news. XL Rookie Rap Artist Dame was recently seen leaving his studio handcuffed and escorted to a police cruiser along with some of his crew. Sources say he is facing a multitude of charges and could be facing serious jail time. As of now we have nothing on what he is charged with.

Her manager’s apartment was the only place she could go. She watched as her manager brought her a cup of bourbon whiskey tea. The steaming hot mug warming her hands, a small sip, burning the tip of her tongue but the taste going smoothly down her throat. “Thank you.”

”You gotta tell them.”

She relaxes back on the couch, eyes trained on the multiple tv screens mounted on her living room wall. Each one playing a different talk show. All of them talking about her “boyfriend” Dame. If she wanted to save face, she knew she would have to. She didn’t want to look dumb for staying with a man who had a baby on her. She was already dumb for not knowing he had one.

“Naraya..”

”Don’t Naraya me. As your manager. The best advice I can give you is to drop that song and this album and tell them you guys have been broken up for a year.”

“I still write his songs, we're still partners.” The deal she made with him a year ago haunts her mind everyday. “He still has a key to my apartment.”

“This is how I know you didn’t read those legal documents.” Naraya sits at her computer typing furiously. “If you read them you would have seen in the fine print a loophole to that business deal.”

Sariah stands walking over to her. “What loophole?”

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sariah’s world too much of woman, too much of a bad ass bitch trin.fatu a beautiful bad ass bitch montez.ford Ma’m..Are we getting a new album? user nigga really fumbled a bad bitch.

“Instead of posting, you need to be picking an album cover.”

Sariah frowns, seeing Naraya sit next to her at the soundboard. The album was being released a day early and she has yet to pick a title and cover. ”I’m working on it.” She mutters, putting her phone down to look at her Macbook. Multiple pictures flooding her screen. The vibrations against the table gains her attention. Notifications lighting up her phone screen.

254-344-6791 I wanna see you

The butterfly feeling she gets just from a simple text from him had her feeling like a teenager all over again and it gave her an idea for the album title. Her nails rapidly moving across the keyboard, the title. An album that has been in the works for over a year, finally having a name.

I’m in the studio.

At this point it has become an automated text. She wanted to see him too, but Naraya had her schedule booked for the rest of the month. Appearances on several televised talk shows, radio shows. She wasn’t going to have time.

Naraya looks over at her. “I got you a new place by the way. The movers will go pack and move everything.”

“Thanks.”

254-344-6791 I didn’t ask that.

She chews her lip, looking back at the screen of her MacBook. Naraya is standing at her side, a nod in approval over the album cover and title choice.

I’m your host Roxanne Wethers of Entertainment News.

Their focus shifts to the tv screen. Roxanne with a small smirk on her face as she introduced Dame. He held a mischievous grin on his face. He knew she would be watching. Next to him sat the alleged woman he cheated and had a baby on her with. She holds off on releasing the album, wanting to hear what nonsense he was spewing out of his mouth.

“So glad to have you with us Dame, we will make this brief as we all know you are facing some charges placed against you.”

“Thank you for having me. I want to get my story out before it gets twisted.”

“Of course…first of all we want to know who this lovely lady is.’

Her stomach churns as he introduces her as Mercedes. His fiancé and mother of his child. He wants sympathy from the court and she wasn’t going to have that. He was turning her into the mistress. The way he would grab her and kiss it, putting on this perfect pretty boy image.

“A lot of us are wondering. Sariah. You’re current girlfriend-“

“She was a fan who I helped jumpstart her career—You show an ounce of kindness and they run with it. It was the label’s idea to have us together.

”Oh he wants to play that game.” She mutters. She posted the album while taking one of the other songs and posting it to her instagram account. Taking it a step further, she removed his catalog from all streaming services.

“How’s that for jump startin’ a career.”

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sariah’s world I’d say your name but you don’t deserve recognition user I think we all know who this is about. montez.ford I fear, mother has returned. user real fans would know she was droppin a pop album. Instead we got another R&B album.

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I saw "Gege" was trending in the Jujutsu Kaisen tag on twt, wanted to check it out to see what people were complaining about and...I don't know why I even bother... Yes, I have my criticism with Gege's writing too (as you might have noticed), but in this case it was really all just "Gege is sucking Sukuna off/Sukuna is the main character now". That was the only joke I saw in the tag, barely any actual points made. I always thought that complaint was ridiculous, barely any better than "Fraudkuna". Especially after ch 254. Nothing about the current fight makes it seem like the heroes have absolutely no chance, we're just stretching the time until we get to the actual meat of the fight surrounding the central conflict of Yuuji, Sukuna and Megumi. I get the impression the only reason people think this way is because they assume every character who is currently off screen is dead or permanently out of commission and couldn't possibly show up again in the future.

Besides that, Kusakabe losing to Sukuna isn't Gege over-hyping Sukuna, it's what's to be expected. The setup was already treated like a joke last chapter. If anything Kusakabe was the one getting overhyped (which I think was the point of 70% of the chapter). He's the one getting fan favourite characters say from beyond their grave directly to the "camera" what a strong, kind, beautiful, handsome boy he is. It's not organic or natural either, this wouldn't even work in animation unless you want to constantly jump between quick action shots and half a minute of Mei Mei doing her Kusakabe Character Analysis. I don't think the bit landed for me personally, it went on a little too long in my opinion, but characters going out of their way to praise Kusakabe was very much intentional and much more heavy-handed than anything we got for Sukuna. In his case it was mostly just the observation that grade 1 sorcerers won't be able to do much against him and that assessment has been very consistent. I don't think even Mei Mei, Nanami and Gojo would've said Kusakabe could solo Sukuna. Obviously that's not gonna happen no matter how good he might be otherwise.

I think the problem is how the general progression of the Shinjuku fight is written, not that the protagonists are struggling to take Sukuna down. And also that the group has horrible timing. I don't find it believable that Yuuji, Maki, Choso, Ino, Miguel, Utahime, Ijichi and Gakuganji all just happened to not be around to help Kusakabe out. If Miguel had been a few seconds faster he could've helped Kusakabe hold out until the others arrive, thereby avoiding losing another player and giving Shoko even more work. But no, he had to wait his turn until Kusakabe has been crossed off the list of possible opponents for Sukuna to intervene. That's what makes it so ridiculous in my eyes. They are just passing down the baton between each other. It feels similar although not quite as bad as the kids patiently watching the live stream of Gojo's death before they decide to jump in.

The memes about Gege sucking Sukuna's dick are just so overdone at this point and don't even point towards a real issue. Also funny that they don't say that any time Gojo or some other character who is currently fighting Sukuna gets excessively praised.

#jjk spoilers #jjk leaks #jjk 254

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#LISTENNNNN #i fear i wont survive #akatsuki no yona #yona of the dawn #any spoilers #any chapter 254 #brb crying

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WHaBFHtLA - Astarion x GN!Reader - Chapter 6: The Man of your Dreams

Pairing: Astarion x GN!Reader (Elf!Tav)

Genre: Reincarnation, Angst, Mystery, Slow burn

Rating: Explicit, 18+

Tags: Gender-Neutral Pronouns, POV Second Person, Canon-Typical Violence

WC: 2k words, 6/?? chapters

Summary: You make your way toward Astarion, trying your best to prepare for the encounter to come.

A/N: Some context for this chapter -- if Tav starting dreaming for real when they were 18, had on average 3 dreams of that life a week, they had about 156 a year, so around 1716 dreams between ch 2 and 3. Another whooping 10,920 between ch 3 and ch 4. At 4 hrs per reverie, they dreamed about Astarion for 50,544 hours. I would be obsessed too, Tav.

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After leaving the druid’s settlement, you begin your trek back to Baldur’s Gate. Only a few more days and you will be on Astarion’s doorstep. I hope he hasn’t moved, you think. Or worse, moved on. You don’t want to think about what you might do if he’s moved on– either to another lover or to another plane– but you suppose you should prepare for those possibilities as well.

As you spend your time traveling, you plan for the important moment ahead. There’s not a lot of time left before you’re face-to-face with the man your past-self loved. The man that you might have come to care quite a bit about. Could you even love someone you’ve never met?

You shake the question away and focus: what will you say to him? How will you introduce yourself?

I suppose I should start with hello. Maybe follow it with my name. You think, briskly walking along the large dirt road back toward Baldur's Gate. Or maybe this is a good opportunity to be clever, refer back to your previous life. What did my past self say first? You start flipping through one of your earliest notebooks of documented dreams, to try to find the first one you’d had as the hero.

“‘Easily, stand back’?” you ask yourself aloud. What kind of first words were those? No, no, you can do better than that. What did they say next? You continue to skim as you walk and audibly groan. “I can’t headbutt him! What kind of first meeting was this?!”

Surely you can do better than this. Maybe you can refer back to one of his favorite poems? Or perhaps a particularly interesting adventure the two of you went on. There must be something in your notes that will help you make just the right first impression on him. You just need to remember what your past self said to him, what they were like.

You spend the next few days of travel doing just that: brushing up on your past with Astarion from your notes. Before setting off, you had managed to trade a few rare spell scrolls for a Bag of Holding for this journey, to ensure that you would never be without your research or your documented reveries. Now seemed as good a time as any to refresh on your knowledge.

Hero’s Life - Entry 254: Tonight I dreamed of that mad vampire. Again. The entire time we were just sitting around a campfire. He hit on at least four of my companions present. I don’t understand why this is helpful.

At the end of the night, he propositioned my past-self once again, and while they didn’t say no, they asked him, “Are you that desperate?” He replied, “Darling, we could die any day now, why not a little death before that?” (Note: I researched the innuendo. I still don’t understand why this is helpful.)

They didn’t end up sleeping together, but they did stare at each other for a long while. Not sure what to make of it, but the loud tiefling woman, Karlach, laughed and they both snapped out of it. She told them to, “Stop flirting or invite me next time!” Based on how these memories are going, I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s my next dream…

You frown at the entry. Too early, you conclude, seeing the still somewhat-hostile nature of your relationship. I need something a bit later.

Hero’s Life - Entry 599: The vampire seems to be a terrible influence. In tonight’s reverie, my past-self spent hours stealing things from people, and he seemed to be the guiding force. I can still hear his ridiculous little giggle. My past self said, “This is necessary to help us defeat the Absolute.” But based on how our heart was racing, I’m thinking ‘defeat the Absolute’ translates to ‘sleep with Astarion.’

Astarion seems to enjoy the fun though. He said, “Naturally. We’re only being the most diligent heroes, aren’t we?” Then my body giggled– I can’t tell if I enjoy these dreams or not anymore.

You laugh at that entry, shaking your head. It’s silly to you that now those shared giggles are fond memories, not annoyances. You continue to flip.

Hero’s Life - Entry 1356: Astarion was in tonight’s reverie. My past-self was talking to him about the scars on his back and he seemed hesitant to talk about them. Cazador did terrible things to him, I’m not sure if I should write it all down, but needless to say, it’s dark, demonic magic. I might not like the man much, but no one deserves that kind of treatment.

Note: Refer to Hero’s Life - Entry 1395 to learn more about the scars on his back. Refer to Hero’s Life - Entry 1307 to learn more about Cazador.

You gulp at that entry. For a while, you felt uncomfortable documenting what had happened to your companions, especially Astarion. After some time, you knew you needed to keep track, if only to understand the man better. Now you feel a bit guilty studying him, as if he were a subject on which you’re about to take a very important test, one where you can’t afford to fail.

Pushing the guilt down, you switch journals to find an entry past the events of Baldur’s Gate, wondering if perhaps you could recall anything more… loving, less of the struggles you dealt with.

Hero’s Life - Entry 3711: Tonight I was in the Under Dark, on our way to visit the vampire spawn. I haven’t seen the Under Dark in my memories in years (Note: see Hero’s Life - Entry 219 for most recent reference). It’s just as beautiful as I remember it being, lovely bioluminescence and so much amazing fauna. Astarion looked incredible in the glow of the Glowcaps and I’m glad my past-self told him as such. He appreciated the compliment, and I recall the warmth I felt when he said, “Keep lavishing me with praise and I can assure you we won’t be making it to the spawn today.” We shared such a lingering kiss that I can still feel on my lips.

We traveled for a few hours before reaching the vampire spawn settlement. I wish I could have stayed in the reverie longer to see how they are all faring. Before I lost the memory, Astarion said, “Gods below, this cannot be how they live.” I hope I get to see what he meant.

You smile at this memory. It’s a nice entry, but you’re suddenly struck by how sappy your entries became. No wonder my parents worried, you think.

Still, nothing stands out to you that might help– Maybe a “hello” really is the best you can do. Regardless, you suppose that studying will be helpful, so you continue to flip.

This goes on for many more entries, more journals and notes. After a few days of walking and reading, you find yourself back at Baldur’s Gate– a weirdly familiar city, one that you’d live in for much of your previous life, but, for now, just another stop on your journey.

You take the night to rest, refresh, and reread the final entry in your notes on the Hero’s Life.

Reading the dream you had just a few nights ago only serves to unnerve you. Your stomach squirms in displeasure at the idea that this was all a terrible, terrible idea. Again, you think to yourself, why did my past-self give up? They seemed so powerful, so incredibly competent, surely they could have made it out of there alive.

But there’s no use in speculating. You won’t get any closer to Astarion by spinning yourself in circles. Besides, you should get some rest ahead of the final stretch of your travels tomorrow. You lay down for your reverie, thoughts of finally meeting Astarion creating a pleasant, albeit anxious, buzz in your mind. Not long now, you think.

All that’s left is to make it there.

You’ve arrived. Or at least you think you’ve arrived. The druid’s marking seemed clear enough, but you’re surprised by how far out this trek was from the main road. It was at least an hour’s walk from the nearest inn, and nearly an entire day’s journey from Baldur’s Gate. It’s past sunset now as you catch your first glimpse of the house.

House is rather a misnomer– Mansion would make more sense. It’s a massive building, with rows and rows of curtained windows lining two large floors. Several steep staircases lead up a winding pathway to the entrance, framed on either side by well-manicured hedges. You’re struck by how carefully everything seems to be decorated: from delicate awnings to the many balconies’ balustrades. The style itself is ostentatious, a bit much for your taste, but you suspect it’s not nearly enough for Astarion’s taste from what you’ve seen of him.

Again, you’re reminded of what Halsin said, “Many sought him out after that day, to try to warm his cold heart. I'm not certain if any succeeded.” Perhaps the decor was affected by a possible paramour. Your throat feels dry at the thought.

But you’ve come too far and you’re far too determined to turn back now. Besides, if someone else answers the door and it’s clear you’re too late, you know how to graciously take a step back. You hope.

You walk up the stairs to the house, legs numb and heart pounding. This feels like the longest walk you’ve ever had the displeasure of taking, and you’re almost certain you haven’t taken a single breath the entire time. By the time you reach the top, you take a few hurried breaths, smooth out your robes, dust off your hair– generally, try to make yourself look more like the love of Astarion’s life and less like a weary traveler on weeks of poor rest.

It’s now or never.

A few solid knocks on the door, and you stand there, waiting. Your nerves seem to have nerves and you’re not sure how you’re managing to stay standing. Torn between bouncing into the sky and sprinting away at full speed, you twist your hands together in a small attempt to remain sane.

An excruciating number of seconds, maybe even minutes, later, you hear the door unlock. You hold your breath as the door opens and before you stands the man you’ve been dreaming of for nearly a century.

He looks the same as your memories. His perfectly curled silver hair, his elegant elven features, his striking red eyes– all of them feel so familiar and a warmth comes over you. He’s as beautiful as the day I met him, you think, only distantly recalling that it was not you who met him. But it is you to whom he's speaking now.

"Why hello," he says in a cheery tone and that same Baldurian lilt you've come to love. "To what do I owe this pleasure?"

The proverbial cat has your tongue, every excuse and introduction you'd considered is simply gone from your mind. All you can do is stare at him, savoring the way his lips are curled into a smile, wondering if his hair feels the same in real life as it did in your memories.

“Hello? Did you need something or are you just here to admire my face?” he asks, an annoyed eyebrow arching up, the perfect smile broken.

“You're the man from my dreams,” you say, before you can think better of it.

“That’s odd. Usually I'm the one with the cheesy lines,” he says with a wry look. It drops a second later, and he continues, deadpan, “Not interested.”

Before you can say anything more, the mansion’s large wooden door closes in your face.

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Naruto re-read XXX

Chapters covered: 245 - 254 Twentyeight Volume of the manga / 1rst Volume Naruto Shippuden

Site used: https://manga4life.com/manga/Naruto (VIZ translation of the manga)

Disclaimer: This is intended as a list and simple observations of the topics that particularly interested me in the aforementioned chapters, in that sense, do not expect a linear -or totally deep- analysis.

Tumblr’s update doesn’t allow me to attach more than 10 pictures, therefore, all of them will be LINKED. Apologies.

634) A little more than two years passed, not yet the three ones Akatsuki said it needed to “clear all of its assignments” (x). It’s unclear what those assignments were as they didn’t seem to start collecting Bijuus until after Naruto returns to Konoha.

635) The look on Naruto’s face when he sees Sakura after two-plus years (x). Her stance is somewhat strange, was she flirting or fishing for compliments? Perhaps both. By her last expression, she does seem glad to see him.

636) Considering the title of “sensei” was often disputed during their time as Team 7, this statement is awkward (x). It seems that Kakashi and Sakura haven’t trained nor seen each other much during the two years either (x).

637) “Attack as though you meant to kill or you’ll never stand a chance!" (x) versus closing his eyes so he wouldn’t be spoiled about his favorite novel (x). Was he truly taking this whole thing seriously or nah? He claimed to “make more serious of an effort” (x) but he completely disregarded the seriousness when he decided spoilers were more important than combat.

638) I’ve said it countless times before, Sakura isn’t using her “raw strength” but rather the Cherry’s blossom impact; it’s a diversification of her medical ninjutsu: rather than simply enhancing her strength with chakra (as Tsunade likely does), she gathers chakra in her fists and releases it upon impact. Kakashi states it himself, “to rapidly manipulate maximum chakra and instantly concentrate it into one’s fist (...) Sakura was always adept at genjutsu… but if this display of skill is any indication… she might just end up a greater kunoichi than even Lady Fifth!” (x).

He even acknowledged her “capacity” for genjutsu (which was regular at best for what we saw) and decided that the route she chose was far better suited for her as it gave her more room to become of the likes of Tsunade. So all this time that her fandom complained about Kishimoto not giving her Genjutsu skills? It was acknowledged and the decision was explained. Furthermore, why do you want her to have Genjutsu skills when no matter what she could do with them, it was no match for the Sharingan? Her stans can’t stop shouting about how she was robbed of genjutsu when Kishimoto gave her a technique that no other member of Team 7 was even trying to attempt to give her something to excel in.

Kakashi’s appreciation of Sakura’s skills is rudimentary at best, I’ve already shown how her genjutsu skills were basic at most: She fell for Kakashi’s genjutsu on the bell test, had to wait for Sasuke’s reassurance that an illusion was in place in the chünin exams, fell for Orochimaru’s genjutsu in FoD, and was fooled by a henge twice in the same chapter and once by non-other than Naruto who pretended to be Sasuke. She had four encounters with the genjutsu technique (and two with the henge, which while not a genjutsu still relies on deceiving the enemy), and three out of the four times she fell for it, and still, some of you held Kakashi’s words as “proof of her wasted potential” when he’s the same man who couldn’t care less if she dropped out of the exam. (source)

639) Naruto’s “Kakashi is more adept at Sharingan than Sasuke…” (x) is hilarious because he’s comparing a 31-year-old man (who admits the Sharingan drains his stamina incredibly fast) with a twelve-year-old as that was the last time he saw him… Sakura admits she can’t keep up with Kakashi’s sign-weaving speed. She’s admitting to not having enough reflexes, this will come back with her fight against Sasori.

640) Kakashi states he “invented this amazing new jutsu…” I’ll wait for the resolution of this sentence but I’m guessing he’s speaking of the MS’s technique… which isn’t his (x).

641) Naruto invites Sakura out on a date… Sakura doesn’t reject the idea but the context implies she accepts because then it means Naruto has to pay for it (x).

642) Each village seems to have its version of the medical corps (x), they seem to also be able to erect a shield around the village. Sand also seems to have “puppet corps” (x) created by Sasori.

643) Deidara’s strategy is impeccable (x).

644) Inner Sakura is still alive it seems… (x). Also, why is Tsunade sending Team 7 (the jinchuuriki of the nine tails included) to Suna? Was she not informed about Akatsuki targeting jinchuurikis (she seems to be)? Was she not concerned about the possibility of its members attacking the vessel of Kurama? Why send just one team? (and later on, just two). If it was to save their numbers and avoid sacrificing members of their militia, why send their most powerful “tool” at their disposal? Why isn’t Jiraiya going with them? Makes no sense whatsoever. Just love the fact that Kishimoto didn’t know how to justify the whole decision so he just… didn’t.

645) Deidara’s assignment was the one-tail (x), Sasori’s target is unknown, it’s inside a jinchuriki tho.

646) It takes three days for the poison to kill Kankuro (x) and it takes Team 7 + Temari two and a half days to reach Suna. Sakura, using medical ninjutsu, can extract most of the poison from Kankuro’s body (x), giving her more time to work. It’s established that Tsunade is a better expert at poisons than Chiyo (x), and she seems to have taught Sakura and Shizune different types of antidotes. There's no mention of Sakura coming up with a new type of antidote on her own, she seems to have combined three of them to save Kankuro. Edit: The translation in this last point seems to be off. She might have meant she could do three doses of the antidote with the ingredients avaiable, using one in Kankuro.

Shizune also uses Dokugiri and Shikomishindan, two forms of attack that have poison as their primary element.

647) Sakura knows about Naruto’s condition as a vessel, he wasn’t the one who told her, she secretly read Tsunade’s reports; that’s likely a crime. That way she learned about Naruto’s nature, Itachi’s existence, Sasuke’s target, and Orochimaru’s condition; nothing was confided in her, so she forced herself into the mixture (x). It was likely out of concern and to collect information to help Sasuke (x) but, strangely, such behavior goes unpunished, meanwhile, Naruto was persecuted when he sought the knowledge of the scroll during the first chapters of the manga.

648) Chiyo wasn’t interested in intervening with Gaara’s kidnapping until they told her Sasori was involved (x).

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kairos-polaris · 2 months

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Just read the 254 leaks and wow, the chapter is true definition of filler, full of pointless yapping. Half the chapter is spent explaining Kusakabe's skill set. I really hope the rest are setting up something and they need Kusakabe to keep him occupied. I really hope the rest are setting up something x2 because why it's Miguel who rescues Ui Ui and not literally any other character that was already involved. I hope Miguel won't be next chapter's focus or I'll riot 💀

I am really disappointed how Gege would rather spend chapters explaining his own power system case by case than actually show the character exists and interact with each other in ways that aren't planning the future battles. And the way it's set up it's also not that good. Why are Nanami, Mei Mei and Gojou suddenly talking in depth about Kusakabe's abilities? Did this actually happen? If yes then when and why? Who is asking them? It feels like Gege desperately trying to make people interested in Kusakabe's and his solo chapter that he fits in fan favourites and previously established characters just to keep the readers' interest.

I did like some stuff from the chapter. Kusakabe thinking about Yaga was really lovely and adds more depth to both of them. Would be even better if Yaga's death wasn't the most pointless in the entire fucking series.

Also I am a silly Gojou fan so seeing my wife made me happier. He is even wearing a blindfold!! Even more beautiful than on the day I lost him 🥹

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through the hourglass 258. brb x oc

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Oh how the universe liked laughing at him.

At least it was a late one because he’d have to leave after his birthday.

He did read the papers in front of Cyclone, the Vice-Admiral moving back and forth on his chair as he waits for Rooster’s reply…but he cut him off first, “It’s not a long one.” he says, face neutral, “Considering everything…think about this as your last mission as a Lieutenant and then everything else will change once you become a Lt.Commander,hm?”

Rooster's eyes remained fixed on the papers Cyclone had placed in front of him, his expression thoughtful. He had expected the possibility of another deployment, but the timing of it weighed heavily on him. His birthday was just around the corner, and he had been looking forward to spending it at home with Beatrice and their family.

He ran a hand through his hair, a sigh escaping his lips as he considered Cyclone's words. Rooster respected him immensely, and he knew that Cyclone had his best interests at heart, right?

"It's just...the timing, sir," Rooster began, his voice measured. "Seems every deployment of mine is…weirdly timed.” Cyclone arched his brow and Rooster clears his throat, “I’m not complaining sir,I can still celebrate it.”

Cyclone leaned back in his chair, studying Rooster with a keen gaze. "The timing of these missions is beyond our control. You know how it is in the military."

Rooster nodded, his jaw tense as he considered Cyclone's words. He did understand, but it didn't make it any easier to accept. Especially now. “I know sir. I appreciate it.” he whispers, “Anything else I should know? Who else will be on the mission?”

Cyclone leaned forward, his expression becoming more serious. "This mission is classified, Lieutenant," he replied. "I can't disclose too many details at this time. The rest of the team will be briefed separately."

Rooster nodded, “Understood, sir," he said, his tone respectful. "I'll prepare myself accordingly."

Cyclone gave a firm nod. "Good. I have every confidence in your abilities, Lieutenant," he said. "You've proven yourself time and time again. This mission is important, and I believe you're the right person for the job."

Rooster felt a swell of pride at Cyclone's words, inhaling happily while smiling back at him. "Thank you, sir," he replied. "I won't let you down."

Cyclone offered a small, approving smile. "That's what I like to hear," he said. "You'll receive the full mission briefing tomorrow. For now,dismissed.”

With that, Rooster left Cyclone's office, his mind racing with thoughts about the upcoming mission. He exhales when he walks out of the office, papers under his arm and eyes moving around as if to check he was truly alone.

He half expected Mark to show up and immediately ask him what happened at dinner, but no, he hadn’t seen the other pilot the entire morning…and it worried him a little. Choosing to now busy himself with something else, he looked down at the file again as he made his way back to his office.

Rooster's office was a small, tidy - as often as he could have it - space filled with various medals and commendations displayed proudly on one wall. His desk, cluttered with paperwork, sat opposite the wall, and a large window provided a view of the military base outside. It was a space that had become a second home to him over the years, a place where he had spent countless hours working and preparing for missions.

As he settled into his chair, Rooster placed the file Cyclone had given him on his desk and leaned back, running a hand through his hair only to drop his hand back down on the wooden surface. Rooster's fingers drummed absentmindedly on his desk as he tried to focus on the task at hand—reviewing the mission details.He read through the sections he could access, noting the location of the mission and the expected duration.

Three months.

Well. Could be much worse.

He wouldn’t see the twins back at home and that crushed him. He rubs his eyes, then his forehead and then just stares down at the piece of paper for a few seconds.

Rooster's mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. Three months away from home meant missing crucial milestones in the lives of his newborn twins. He felt a pang of guilt deep within his chest, wishing he could be there to witness their growth and development. The thought of leaving Beatrice to care for their babies on her own for such an extended period weighed heavily on him.

He shook his head, trying to clear the thoughts that threatened to overwhelm him. This was his duty, and he had a mission to focus on. Rooster knew he needed to compartmentalize his feelings and concentrate on the task ahead. After all, he had been trained for this kind of situation, and he had a responsibility to his team and his superiors.

With a deep breath, Rooster began to delve into the mission details, studying maps, reviewing objectives, and analyzing potential challenges. He made notes, highlighting critical information and strategies that would be crucial for the success of the operation.

He stared at the area for a few more second, tapping his pen against the papers before a knock on his door made him look up, “Who is it?”

“McAllister sir!” a pause “Can I come in?”

Rooster blinked, then leaned back on his chair, “Sure, come on in.” it’s been a while since he saw the younger recruit, both of them have been quite busy and McAllister and his friends were training really hard.

The door to Rooster's office swung open, and in walked McAllister. He saluted smartly as he entered, his expression a mix of nervousness and determination, smiling trembling a bit.

“Hello sir.” hand still up to his temple, “Morning,sir.”

"At ease, recruit," Rooster said, offering a reassuring nod. He motioned for McAllister to take a seat in one of the chairs opposite his desk. "What brings you here today?"

McAllister settled into the chair, his posture still displaying a certain level of tension. "Thank you, sir," he replied, his voice respectful. "I wanted to ask…if we are going to join your mission.” he says softly, “It’s because…well,we weren’t really added into any others after what happened the last time and- and we’ve been training so much! We…just want to help is all.”

Rooster hummed, no doubt what Raptor and Jaws did months ago - and their punishment - weighed heavily on the other squad members. But Rooster did ask Cyclone to not punish everyone else, especially considering Rooster was the one who asked for him to promote McAllister, “Listen,McAllister, we won’t be able to be in a lot of missions together. It’s not because you guys aren’t good but…sometimes, we need people to be more up to speed, you know?”

McAllister nodded, his expression falling a bit. "I get it, sir," he replied, his tone respectful. “It's just…we want to prove ourselves, especially after what happened last time."

Rooster appreciated McAllister's determination and drive. He knew that the younger recruits were eager to prove themselves and make up for the past incident. "I understand your eagerness, McAllister," he said, his voice filled with a sense of camaraderie. "And I appreciate your dedication to improving. Just remember, every mission is different, and sometimes, it's about having the right skills and experience for the task at hand."

McAllister nodded again, his gaze steady. "Yes, sir," he replied, "We'll be ready for anything."

Rooster couldn't help but offer a small smile. " don't worry, opportunities will come, and when they do, you and your squad will have a chance to shine."

McAllister's eyes lit up with renewed determination. "Thank you, sir," he said gratefully. "We'll make the most of any chance we get."

Rooster leaned back in his chair, feeling a sense of pride for the dedication and resilience displayed by McAllister and his squadmates. "I have no doubt you will," he replied. "Now, is there anything else you wanted to discuss?"

McAllister hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Actually, sir, there is one more thing," he began, his voice quieter. "It's about um…officer Halton? It…well,you guys are friends,right?”

Oh.

No.

Rooster’s smile drops, why was Mark talking to McAllister?? Of all people? “...I wouldn’t call it friendship.” he says with a strained smile, “We don’t know each other that well.”

McAllister seemed a bit taken aback by Rooster's response but quickly regained his composure. "I see, sir," he replied, his voice careful. "I just…well, he just seemed er…overly friendly with us?” he adds with a little frown, “I don’t know why? So we just…assumed he wanted to know more about us or something?”

Rooster's eyebrows furrowed in concern,straightening his body to speak with the younger recruit.. "What do you mean by ‘friendly?"

McAllister hesitated for a moment, choosing his words carefully. "It's just that he's been trying to engage us in conversation," he explained, "asking about our backgrounds, our experiences, things like that. It's not that unusual, but...it just feels a bit...off, you know? Because he doesn’t…know us that well."

It was indeed strange for Mark to take such a keen interest in the new recruits, especially considering the rather frosty relationship between him and Rooster. "I see," Rooster replied, his tone thoughtful. "And how have you and your squadmates been responding to his questions?"

McAllister shifted uncomfortably in his chair. "Well, sir," he admitted, "at first, we were polite and answered his questions, thinking it was just friendly curiosity. But it's been getting more frequent, and it feels like he's prying into our personal lives. We've started giving more vague answers to avoid sharing too much."

What the fuck was up with these people?

Rooster nodded, understanding the predicament McAllister and his squadmates were facing. "That's a good approach," he said,trying to remain as neutral as he could. "Did you tell anyone else or was I the first one you said anything?” Cyclone would’ve mentioned something if that was the case.

McAllister shook his head, "You're the first one I've mentioned it to," he admitted, "I wasn't sure if it was something worth bringing up, but since you two were- I mean we thought you were friends. We thought it might be best to get a second opinion.”

“Anything else?”

“No sir.”

“Were you guys uncomfortable when he asked?”

McAllister frowned, “...more…more confused? I guess, we uh, we just didn’t know why he was so friendly to us. He also asked if we were the ones you helped.” Rooster tensed up a bit, “But like, you didn’t help us per se, we just,well you did help but what I mean is-”

Rooster holds up his hand with a small smile, “I know what you mean,McAllister and I appreciate it. But don’t worry, truly, I’m sure this is just…a weird social cue.” he wasn’t certain about that honestly.

McAllister nodded, his expression still a mix of confusion and concern. "I hope you're right, sir," he replied, "but I just wanted to ask you about it, nothing-nothing bad, you know?” McAllister clears his throat, the tension in his shoulders easing just a bit. "Thank you, sir," he said, "for listening. We appreciate it."

Rooster smiled, genuinely touched by McAllister's gratitude. "You're welcome, McAllister," he replied, "we’ll figure it out,okay? Don’t worry about it too much."

As their conversation came to an end, Rooster couldn't help but feel a growing sense of unease about Mark's behavior. It was one thing to be civil for the sake of their shared duty, but Mark's newfound interest with everyone was weird.

He had to look into it later.

As Rooster headed back home, his mind was still occupied by thoughts of Mark and the strange turn of events. He knew he needed to talk to Beatrice about it and get her perspective. He had a feeling she’d agree with him.

Upon reaching the front door, Rooster entered and found Beatrice sitting on the couch, reading a book. Her attention shifted from the pages to him as he stepped in, and she smiled brightly, “Hi.”

“Hey,” he looks around a bit, trying to find the dogs, “Where’s everyone?”

She points to the staircase, “With Nikki, they probably noticed I am going back to work tonight so they are just…easing her a bit.” she says,setting the book aside.

Oh.

He forgot she was going back to the Hard Deck. And he wasn’t sure how to feel about it, “...right,I completely forgot you are coming back to the bar,” he mutters, “I got so used to having you close,gorgeous…what will we do with you gone?” and he playfully pouts at her, even if he was genuinely asking himself that.

Beatrice chuckled at Rooster's pout, as she stood up from the couch and walked over to him, her arms wrapping around his waist as she leaned in for a tender kiss on those very pouty - and plushy - lips. "Don't worry, Roos," she murmured against his lips, "I'll still be around when I'm not at the bar. You know that. You can always call me."

Rooster couldn't help but smile into the kiss, his worries easing at her reassuring words. He pulled her closer, deepening the kiss briefly before resting his forehead against hers. "You're right,gorgeous," he said, his voice soft, "We'll make it work. Are you excited about going back?”

“I am!” she says, backing away from him to check her bag, she was already dressed and freshly showered, ready to go back into the action, “I…I really missed you know? I missed the bar and…I missed serving the folks.” she chews her lower lip, “I mean,I do,I love being here with you but–”

“Baby,” he coos, holding up a hand, “Baby it’s fine. I know what you mean.”

He moved closer to her, his hands gently resting on her shoulders. "I'm glad you're excited,gorgeous," he said, his voice filled with genuine warmth. "And I'm happy for you."

Beatrice leaned into his touch, her eyes locking onto his. "Thank you, Roos," she replied, her voice soft. "But enough about me! How was your day?"

"My day was alright," he said, his voice thoughtful. "Work was the usual,but uh…I’m going to be deployed after my birthday.”

“...oh.”

“Yeah.”

Her back expanded as she inhaled and she leans back to look at him. There’s some disappointment in there, but it wasn’t enough to worry him, “It’s okay.’ she smiles, “It’s okay we both knew it could happen,Roos.”

Rooster couldn't help but feel a mixture of relief and sadness at Beatrice's understanding response.He reached out to gently cup her cheek, his thumb brushing against her skin."Thank you for understanding,gorgeous," he said, his voice filled with gratitude. "I hate the thought of being away from you and the kids, but it's part of the job, you know?"

Beatrice covered his hand with hers, her fingers entwining with his. "I do know," she replied, her voice soft. "And I'll always support you, Roos. We'll make the most of the time we have before your deployment. We can have your birthday party ready!”

“We sure can.”

She hums happily, backing away from him for a second to walk to the kitchen, “Anything else happened?”

He parts his lips, then wonders if he should share about the whole thing with McAllister. He waits a few seconds, pondering his response, then mutters, “Well,a few things but nothing to worry about.” he says, “I can tell you when you get back.”

“Oh,” she stops filling her water bottle to look back at him, “You sure?”

He didn’t want her to worry, he didn’t want her first day back to be like that. Plus he had some people to call and talk to, “Yeah,” he grins, “I’m sure.”

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