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asunachinadoll · 1 year
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Um... hi everyone!! 😊👋 it's been a while 😅
So just thought I'd give you guys a little update about my life and where I've been. About halfway through last year, I was having a hard time with some life stuff and it really tanked my creativity and motivation. Hard. I haven't really worked on any projects since and it's been pretty tough trying to get back into it too. But!! Every now and then I check my Tumblr feed and my AO3 page and I've really appreciated everyone's continued support of my works even despite me basically disappearing for over a year 😅😭
I've come to really miss writing and I'd love to get back into it, so I think I'm going to try. Slowly, but try 😂 so if any of you have any prompts or ideas, please feel free to shoot me an ask!! I'd greatly appreciate it 😊 in the meantime, I hope to see you all again soon 😊😎
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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creator appreciation tag!
Ahhh I was tagged by the amazing @eatsleepandsing! Thank you so much for thinking of me for this <3333
RULES: It’s time to love yourselves! choose your 5 (ish) favorite works you created in the past year (fics, art, edits, etc.) and link them below to reflect on the amazing things you brought into the world in 2020. Tag as many writers/artists/etc. as you want (fan or original) so we can spread the love and link each other to awesome works.
In no particular order, here we go :D
1. breathe in the stardust and feel yourself become whole
I just reread this one the other day and lemme tell you... I still really love this fic. There is just something about the softness of Din and his son hanging out at the beach for 6k+ words that does it for me hahaha
2. my heart is with yours in another life
Mandomera has such a special place in my heart. So special in fact that they are the first ship I’ve ever written for! And I’m so glad because I have met very cool mutuals because of it ;)
3. cut open my veins and see the cosmos i bleed for you
My first 5+1 things! I loved writing and posting this fic chapter by chapter. It was so fun reading people’s reactions!! <33
4. it is easier to confess to the void than to your beautiful smile
Rebelcaptain also has a very special place in my heart. I especially love this little fic TvT
5. it takes strength (you gave it to me)
The season two finale destroyed me as much as it destroyed everyone else so this was my way of coping, and I still like the end result!
+ Bonus of probably my favorite art piece I did last year hahaha
Thanks so much for all the love and support I received last year!!! And to all of my lovely mutuals as well <333
I tag (with no pressure!!): @amukmuk @plainrea @sadieandor @woahpip @andorerso @briamarie38 @cats-and-metersticks @eternalqueenofthemyscira @rockwithaciggie @fulcrumstardust @incognitajones @sheena-is-a-punk-rocker @foxlace @communistkenobi @nikibogwater @cacodaemonia and whoever else wants to join in!! 😊😊😊💕💕💕
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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It was only three episodes ago that Ahsoka was telling Din that Grogu has a very strong attachment to him, so strong that she advised him to let Grogu's powers fade rather than train him. Ultimately, she knew it wasn't up to her, which led them to Tython, and there Grogu was going to choose his own path. It just seemed so implicit that Ahsoka and Grogu already knew what he was going to decide.
And when the time came, Grogu looked between the man who became his father and a stranger and he chose to leave.
What happened to choosing Din?
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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It's absolutely incredible to me that Din thinks he can just give Grogu away, so much so that he has to give himself Grogu a speech about how when they find the Jedi, he has to go with them, because that's what Din was assigned to do and there's no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
And Grogu kept on playing with his toy and said, "Okay, Dad, love you."
"Love you too."
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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Okay I know this must be redundant by now, but I shall say it again: the act of Din removing his helmet, revealing himself to that room full of Imperials + Mayfeld just solidifies how far Din is willing to go to save his son. From EPISODE ONE people have been trying to see underneath the helmet and Din has been quite adamant about the helmet stays on to the point it was drilled into our heads as the audience. So as soon as he removes it of his own volition!!! For the sake of his son!!!! It's a big freaking deal!!!!! It was an excellent visual indicator that Din is not messing around and just how important Grogu is to him
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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Still not over Din "Don’t hurt the Child. If you put one mark on him, there’s no place you will be able to hide from me" Djarin
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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I find it so endearing how much Din likes Baby's name. He called Grogu twice just to see the baby look up at him, and he got all chuckley and cute. You know he was smiling beneath the helmet!!
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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So like, Ahsoka right?
I don't think Ahsoka would actually take Baby away from Din, even if he tried giving Baby to her. It almost seems like (at least to me) it's not the right time yet (or maybe I just don't want Mando and baby to separate, ever). But still, the question remains, when Din finally finds Ahsoka, what will come of it?
I suppose we don't really know. My best guess would be the "wise mentor" type, someone who could tell Din about the Force, what it is, how it works, the Jedi, the Sith, even the Mandalorians before the Siege of Mandalore and the Purge. She can also inform Din about Yoda, who Ahsoka will undoubtedly recognize the baby to be of the same species. About how Yoda was a strong Force user and how the baby seems to be the same.
How will Ahsoka and Baby interact? While I definitely want cuteness, and I'm sure we'll get some, I also want to see them be able to communicate, specifically through the Force. Maybe she tells Din how much the baby looks up to him/how he views him. Maybe Din will have a strong reaction to it, or extremely mixed emotions. Maybe we'll get back story on Baby, where he's been for the 50 years up to meeting his dad. Maybe we'll get a little training montage with Baby and Ahsoka! There are a lot of options here!!!
I'm definitely wondering how the episode will end too. Like.... Perhaps Ahsoka does agree to take the baby. It's just the best thing to do, with the baby being so strong and Gideon alive. They know the baby is with Din, so passing him off to Ahsoka to buy time isn't a bad idea. They say their goodbyes, and Din feels unsure, he's extremely hesitant, but Ahsoka seems nice, right? The baby understands enough but not enough too. We see him cry for the first time, call out to Din and Din freezes. He wants nothing more than to turn around. He realizes, too late, that he does want the kid. That's his kid.
But he keeps on walking, even if it hurts. He did what the Armorer told him. He returned the child to his people. Din is not his people. He sits down, powers up the Crest, and he sees something, anything, a reminder and we get this zoom in on his visor and it's a straight up call back to the scene in episode 3. And he gets up and leaves.
He finds Ahsoka and the baby pretty quickly. They had never left. He marches straight up to her ship, and the baby is running right into his arms, and it feels right. Ahsoka smiles warmly at the sight of father and son. It seems they all knew that Din was never going to leave the child.
And then Gideon shows up.
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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When Grogu looks at the video feed of Luke and he touches the screen, the way Din looks at him, and then at the screen... I think Din knew what was about to happen
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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So I know we all wanted feral, unhinged Din in the finale (and imho we could've gotten more lajdlfmahdjd) BUT now I want to see Din in the aftermath. I think he was so one-track minded on getting the kid back that as soon as he gets a moment of privacy, he's going to finally be able to process everything that had happened and spiral into a full-on mental breakdown and I'm lowkey here for it
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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initial thoughts on chapter 10
Okay, I just got finished watching the new episode and I feel like I need to write down some ~thoughts~
THE WHOLE INTRO SEQUENCE
I LOVED IT SO MUCH
That is exactly the content I want and I need more!!
Also, interesting to see it take place immediately after episode 9... Normally there are time jumps but not this time I suppose. Was Boba still watching from afar perhaps?
The baby being held at knife-point and Din immediately trying to negotiate to protecc his son 🥺🥺
Honestly, Din being protective this episode 👌
The little shrug after Baby looks at his dad XDD
Din “strong man carrying everything back to town” Djarin
More Peli!! She’s hilarious lol
I will never get tired of Din sighing, it’s a whole mood tbh
Frog lady!! She’s adorable!! 
I feel so bad for her this entire episode ngl
AJGHJAD;GJDSJFA BABY EATING HER FROG EGGS NOOO
Din catching Baby in the act and his first reaction is a light scolding and running away, I love it lolol
Oh??? Din actually going to sleep????? Finally getting some rest????
BABY’S LIL HAMMOCK BED AHHHH
Lol Din talking to the X-Wing pilots, he’s so awkward trying to not get caught
Ahh the snowy planet from the trailer!! And the X-Wing fight too!!
It looked really good actually
This poor Frog Mom someone please help her
Wow, Din must be pretty tired to wanna take multiple naps this episode. It’s the most we’ve ever seen him actually sleep XD (not that he doesn’t need it)
What is Din’s plan exactly after crash landing?? He just gives the poor Frog lady a blanket and then goes back to sleep?? Don’t you need to get out of there???? Find proper shelter or something????
Baby sleeping with Dad omg 😭😭😭
This poor Mom she’s just doing her best I feel so bad for her
Din stop grumbling and do something please
OMG DIN REALLY IS A DAD HE HAS A TOOLBOX
Baby is talking a lot more!! I hope we see more conversations
Din just barging in on this married woman taking a bath with her kids smh can’t you knock??
(I know the situation is dire but c’mon man)
Baby will literally eat anything I guess
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH FREAKY SPIDER ARMY WHAT THE HECKKKKKKK
EW EW EW
Okay, now would be a good time for those cameos to show up and save these parents + their kids please
THE GIANT ONES ARE SO GROSS OMG
Yay they were saved! And Din wasn’t arrested :))
Their ship is falling apart but otherwise at least they’re on the move again
DIN MAKING A TERRIBLE JOKE TO THIS POOR WOMAN AL;JFSJ;GHSJ 
I really enjoyed this episode! I liked the first episode a lot, but this episode intrigued me a lot more. May share more thoughts later after I watch it again XD
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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what’s the endgame here?
One of my favorite things about The Mandalorian is that it’s gotten us theorizing, making headcanons and meta posts, and excited to see what’s going to happen next. Like, we’re pushing through the week to Friday to get that delicious 35-45 minutes of serotonin just to start over again (till the season finale at least but let’s ignore that for now). But for the last couple weeks, my brain has been going BONKERS trying to figure out this: what’s the endgame of this show?
Just extrapolating from other pieces of media we’ve consumed, the most logical way the storyline would progress is a final FINAL big showdown of Din VS Moff Gideon, all in an attempt to save Grogu of course. They’d probably bring in old characters and it’ll be cool and stuff, right? But what happens then? Wouldn’t another Imp be assigned to the same mission and cause Din and Baby to go on the run again? We sort of see a smaller scale version of this in season one, when it was all about the Client wanting to take Grogu, just for him to be killed and be replaced with Gideon (who is a lot more intimidating of a villain in my opinion so I’m glad). We can assume that they’re wanting Grogu because of Mr. Palpatine? Although it does really seem that Gideon has is own agenda here, like maybe he’s trying to see if Force-sensitivity is transferable or something.
See, this is how I originally thought season two was going to end: Din is finally starting to realize that maybe he doesn’t want to give up the kid, or that Grogu would rather stay with him than be separated. But before we could get any emotional payoff, Moff Gideon shows up and there would be a battle. Only this time, when Din goes down, he stays down, or at least he’s so injured/held at gunpoint that he’s out of options. There is a lot of angsty/whump scenarios that could happen here, like Moff threatening to kill someone/Grogu unless Din removes his helmet, just to really gut-punch us. But either way, Moff Gideon takes Grogu and... that’s it. Screen goes black. (We would HATE it but c’mon, it’d also be a great cliff hanger. Either that or I’m a sadist XD)
THEN season three would be all about getting Baby back. Maybe Din kind of loses himself in chasing down the Empire. He reverts back to the cold bounty hunter we saw in episode one. He would definitely go through an extreme identity crisis and question his place in the child’s life, as well as question how much the kid actually means to him. And then at the end of the season, he kills Gideon, maybe Doctor Pershing too and all his research, and they ride off into the sunset. (Although my ideal ending would definitely be him reuniting with Omera LOL but I’m self-indulgent like that.)
I think we just need to see how these next two episodes play out... I could only assume that they reunite by the end (I am hoping for a happy ending here). But I’m just interested in how they would continue the show for a whole other season. Like, is another Jedi actually going to show up? One we know or a completely new character? Will Din finally realize that’s not what he or the baby wants? The possibilities!!!
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asunachinadoll · 4 years
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What made up my mind about Din Djarin
So I’ve been thinking about it, and I’ve come to realize that there was a quintessential moment during my viewing of The Mandalorian that made me go from loving Din Djarin to Loving Din Djarin. And it’s this scene:
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THIS. HECKING. SCENE. 
One of the points of episode one was to introduce Din’s character as the Mandalorian, and we got a pretty good idea of who we were meant to follow within the first few minutes with the cantina fight scene. He was calm, collected, skilled, and got the job done fairly quickly, all the meanwhile seeming almost bored. And with his famous opening “warm or cold” line, I already loved him.
And then we see a little bit more of his character as we continue the episode. Seeing the Covert and their living situation, how his job as the Covert’s beroya is their only means of funding, his own tragic backstory through flashes of memories, along with the importance of the job with the shady Client and returning the beskar to his people. We see how he struggles and copes and overcomes challenges while he’s on Arvala-7, with Kuill and then with IG-11. We see Din do what he has to for the sake of the job.
At this point, I thought I had gotten a pretty good handle on Din’s character. 
But then he surprised me.
The finger offering is probably the most iconic scene throughout the entire show, and it’s definitely one of my favorite parts because that scene made me realize the kind of protagonist we were following. It wasn’t that it was OOC, but rather we were witnessing the first moment on screen where we see the Mandalorian step out of his role as a bounty hunter and just be Din Djarin. He isn’t dealing with an asset, he’s being gentle and pragmatic with a child. 
And he didn’t have to be!! He could’ve gotten rid of IG-11, set the bassinet to follow him, and be on his way, without interacting with the asset at any point. But he chose to be genuine and kind in his first interaction with the child. He isn’t performing for anyone, he’s alone in this moment of calm after the storm, and he wanted to interact with the child in a way any caring adult would. 
Maybe he didn’t know why he did it. But he did it.
It was that moment that I knew... The Mandalorian was ride-or-die for me.
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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initial thoughts on chapter 11
OKAY WOW we’re really starting to get interesting now!! And you guys seemed to like my first “initial thoughts” post so here’s another one :))
Off the bat, this episode is a lot shorter than the other ones so far... Hmm...
AWW SLEEPY BABESSS
(Although wait, wasn’t Baby in Dad’s lap last episode? I guess he crawled away to the other seat?)
Frog Mom!!
The ship is literally falling apart and Din is pulling off such a risky maneuver omg my aNxIeTy pLS
Oh okay they made it. Phew!
OH GOD
Oh okay they made it. Phew!
L;SAFJLSAJFLSJGLASJ;KLSAJL;AJFSGLA FROG MOM AND HUSBAND REUNITING I CRY THAT IS THE MOST ADORABLE THING EVER AHHHHHHHH
Aww this little town is kinda cute! It’s like a sailor town, everyone catching fish in their overalls and wearing cute sweaters and scarves uwu
“Don’t play with your food.” LOL
“I can bring you to them.” *immediate evil laughter* Okay, this guy is big sus right now
Ahh the boat!! They lookin all cute ^^
OH GEEZ OH GOD BABY NOOOOOO
DIN’S FREAKIN OUT
I’M FREAKIN OUT
Omg Din doesn’t even think, he just dives in 😭😭😭
STOP IT STOP TRYING TO DROWN HIM STOP 
(This is excellent whump though actually keep going)
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
BO-KATANNNNNNNNN
(+ team)
SHE IS HERE SHE IS AMAZING AND SHE IS BEAUTIFUL 
LOOK AT HER GO 
Ahhh that body language acting is so top notch, you can see the stress/tension Din has about Baby, immediately telling them to save the child 😭😭😭
Ahhh the pram’s so dented in XC
But thank god, Baby’s okay
UGHH HOW DIN’S HANDS ARE IMMEDIATELY OUT TO TAKE BABY I SOB
Oop Din’s reaction to them taking off their helmets 0_0
Interesting how he immediately disregards them as Mandalorians... 
YES this is so INTERESTING I really like this conversation. Din’s first time hearing about other Mandos/The Watch. I really hope this leads to more conversations/moments where Din actually considers what The Way means for him (and if he’ll diverge from it later on?)
Bo-Katan: “I’m literally the heir to the throne of Mandalore, I fought in the Purge.”
Din: “Nuh-uh.” *jetpacks away*
The wide shot of the sunset with the boat exploding is unnecessarily pretty and I’m here for it
Bo-Katan coming in and saving his life AGAIN
Interesting to hear Din’s opinions on Mandalore vs how Bo-Katan + team feel about it
(Also, I watched with subtitles and when they referred to the ruler of Mandalore, they spelled it Mandalore instead of Mand’alor)
Aww Frog Mom + hubby is back!!
LOL Din talking to the baby about being respectful and minding his manners. Such a cute, parent thing to do XD
Tadpole!! 
Jetpack squaddddd
“Pirates”
AHHHHH BO IS SO HECKIN COOL 
Kinda funny how Din is just there/along for the ride
Okay, the scene with the flashbang and the Mandos just mowing down Troopers is so cool 
The elevator haha I love it
Obviously Bo-Katan wants the Darksaber back... I wonder if we’ll ever know how she lost it
The look in her eyes when she says, “This is the way.” Almost mockingly? Can’t quite tell. But Din already has trust issues and this isn’t helping your case Bo
Imperial Captain: “Hail HYDRA.” *eats cyanide pill*
AHSOKA TANO NAME DROP YOOOO
Baby with baby interaction is so precious 😭
Din’s little “congratulations” to Frog parents was cute
“No, I have enough pets.” AWWWWWWW LOL
FROG COUPLE BOOPED NOSES ALKGHJGJF;ADGHJ MY HEART
Bro why you mad, he gave your ship a duct tape makeover and it looks great XD
Well, at least Baby got a snack XP
I love it when Din talks to the baby, so cute TvT
Ahhh got so much juicy content this episode!!! Man I’m so excited for more :DD
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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2020 year end fic review
I was tagged by the amazing @eatsleepandsing! Thank you so much for thinking of me my dear <333
How many stories did you complete?
18
What is your total word count for the year?
30,683 (I AM SO SHOCKED RN OMG)
What fandoms did you write in this year?
The Mandalorian, Rogue One, MCU/Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies)
Did you write more, less, or roughly around what you expected you would?
I wrote so much more than I thought!! XC But of course part of the reason why is due to quarantine as well as my obsessive behavior with RO and Mando lol
What’s your own favorite story of the year?
What??? How do you expect me to pick one of my favorite children??? But I’d have to go with breathe in the stardust, I still love how that fic turned out ^^
What is your most under-appreciated story?
Probably guns and spirits (they won’t go), but I’d even mention some of my Mandomera prompt fills... 
Biggest fanfiction related disappointment of 2020?
None I don’t think.
Biggest fanfiction related surprise of 2020?
Everyone’s neverending love and support of my works! It’s insane honestly 😭😭😭 Also, meeting and becoming mutuals with so many lovely and amazing people!! I love you guys 😘
I tag (with no pressure!): @plainrea @amukmuk @eternalqueenofthemyscira @communistkenobi @nikibogwater @foxlace @emiliaf25 @muchadoloo @cats-and-metersticks @sheena-is-a-punk-rocker and whoever else wants to join in!! 😊😊😊💕💕
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asunachinadoll · 3 years
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initial thoughts on chapter 15
OKAY LADS HERE WE GOOOO
Love a good junkyard!
LOL When Mayfeld sees Boba and then sees Din XDD
Also!!! Boba looks so good in his repainted armor!!!! *heart eyes*
IM DED AT MAYFELD TRYING TO CRACK A JOKE
“Let’s just say they might recognize my face.” AL;KSJFLDJFLJ
OMG THE OUTIFT CHANGE AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Mando looks so uncomfortable XC
It’s interesting though that Mando must be so used to wearing his armor that he still sits like he’s wearing it
Woooow Mayfeld really wants to see his face huh? (foreshadowing...)
Hmm... Mayfeld’s conversation with Mando is really interesting. I like it a lot actually. Even when Mayfeld brings up that Mandalore and Alderaan don’t exist anymore, the way Din looks over and Mayfeld just shrugs.
“Seems to me like your rules start to change when you get desperate.” HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
OOoOOoOoOoOOooo Din fist fighting those dudes!!!! I love it!!!!!!
Look at our boy gooooo!!!
Omg when more guys show up and Din just looks tired TvT
Huh...... very conflicting feelings when the Stormtroopers swoop in to save the day. I’m sure that was purposeful though
“If we don’t get get those coordinates, I’ll lose the kid forever.” L;JAKGHL;SDJFL;HGA;FLSJGLA;SHJALFSJF;L IM DEFINITELY NOT CRYING
Din don’t act so sus about it!!
Omg Din really is going through anything to get his son back.
L;HASJLDS;FJLA;JGHDLS;JFAGH;JFOA;PGHOJOISD;LGA
LASHGKDSJFFJ;LAG;
OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
IM SCREAMINGGGGGGGGGG
DIN BABY SWEETIE
PEDRO LOOKS SO FREAKIN GOOD
THE HELMET HAIR
L;AHGSDJFS;HG;ASIJFI;HFAFJHG
NO NO NO YOU GUYS I AM LEGIT FREAKING OUT
I AM FREAKING OUT SO HARD
I LITERALLY CANNOT RIGHT NOW
BROWN EYES LAKJGLKSJFSLHG;A
The ladiessss lookin good 👌 👌 👌
Omg Din absolutely hates sitting there
I can’t right now... actually seeing Din’s face??? His facial expressions????? This feels wrong XC
Din subtly shaking his head as Mayfeld just keeps plowing through... so good....
Din is lowkey panicking honestly same
L;AKHGJGJGAL DIN ACTUALLY HAS MURDER IN HIS EYES AFTER MAYFELD SHOOTS THE GUY HAHAHA
“I never saw your face.” Okay... I might actually like Mayfeld now... He’s proven himself at this point
(Lowkey highkey upset that MAYFELD of all people sees his face first. But I’ll address that in a separate post)
LOLLL the gals are proud of their boys c’mon
“We all need to sleep at night.” I really, really like this line a lot... A very nice callback, I do enjoy
Haha Din’s little head jerk to get Mayfeld to leave
L;AJFLDKHGJFLAHGJGPH;OJG[PAWJGOIWAHGOJ;DFDA
OMGGGGGGGGGGGG
OMG
DIN
HIS MESSAGE TO GIDEON
DO YOU KNOW WHAT WE CALL THAT
P O E T I C. C I N E M A.
“He means more to me than you will ever know.” HAHAHAHAHA DON’T MIND ME IM JUST GONNA GO AND HAVE A BREAKDOWN NOW
So, not gonna lie, I was not the biggest fan of the last episode, mostly because the first 3/4 of it felt like filler. BUT THIS ONE??? I really love this episode. If next Friday could get here sooner, that’d be great :))))
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