Carmilla: rants about there being discrimination against women in Dracula's court
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Dracula when Carmilla insults him and his dead wife in front of everyone: Well ok I'll let it slide
Dracula when Godbrand makes a valid point: The fuck did you say to me you fuck!?
Well there's discrimination all right
clearly, Dracula jugs that Respect Woman Juice because he's such a loving husbando <3 /s
I'll never be over Carmilla's out of nowhere "There are perhaps four other women in this castle and they all glare from the edges, either disempowered by posturing man-children or too paralysed by sheer fucking rage to do anything"
one, there are only three women in the castle, Carmilla being one of them. two, ah yes, the sheer fucking rage of the most tragic victims of sexism in the story, these randos right here
I remember when they were about to save the day, but the Evil Penis-Endowed Men told them to shut up and cook blood in the kitchen because they're just women <3
well I would remember, if they bothered to be characters.
Then again, NFCV's idea of showing Carmilla's abuse at the hands of a man is a flashback that only depicts her killing her master like a true #girlboss, because god forbid we see her in any other light. Why bother actually showing us the pain she went through and fuels her ever-growing rage, when she can just talk about how she deserves to take stuff from stupid old men like the most shallow parody of a radfem? 🙃
something something the abused woman is always shown in a strong light and are only told in passing of her weak moments such as her having nightmares (?), while the abused men are humiliated and fetishized. gotta do the big think on this 🤔
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Imagining Dawn and Robin get called to separate day missions unexpectedly and both desperately claw to find valid excuses to slip away and do their job without being “that” person who leaves every social interaction
Anon your mind. It keeps happening, and they're both so preoccupied with their own social blunders they don't even notice the same thing happening with the other lmao
In fact, have a little drabble though be warned, it's been a while since I published some writing
Your phone chimes, that particular sound announcing work specifically, and there's a twitch in your easy smile as Sun tells you about his latest project. It's rude to interrupt him, you know that, but the urgency combined with his extensive explanation has you biting the bullet.
"No, yeah, a birdhouse for the garden sounds great! You don't need to ask, really, you rent it too and as long as it's nothing permanent, I don't really mind."
"Great!"
There's still a certain stiffness to him, and you fear you only worried him more with your rudeness as you watch him wring his hands.
"A birdhouse... Will surely liven up the place."
A soft hum from his pants - now his phone is going off, too. Faint as they are, you see his pupils flicker down, and jump on the chance.
"Do you want to -"
"Yes! Yes, could be urgent. You also?"
"Ah, yup, yes, didn't want to be rude -"
"Of course, yes, I won't be offended."
You manage a tight-lipped smile at the awkwardness, but then take out your phone to check the message.
Great. A spontaneous mission - your least favorite. Today was supposed to be your day off, too. You mutter some half-audible expletives under your breath, though you miss how Sun turns to look at you at that.
"Something bad?"
You jump, quickly turning off the screen and shoving the phone back into your pocket.
"Ah, no! I mean, uh, just something. With work, they, well, need me to come in. Unexpectedly."
Sun's smile may be permanent, but you can see his expression fall nonetheless. You try not to think about that too hard.
"They really shouldn't demand your time like that. Can you decline?"
Oh, if only he knew. You chuckle.
"Unfortunately no. It's okay though, really."
His frown tells you that he isn't convinced, so you scramble for a deflection.
"What about yours? Nothing bad either, I hope?"
Wrong move - the tension is back. Curse you and your fast mouth.
"... Also work, a slight... change of plans. Neutral, as far as changes go."
The curiosity really is killing you, but you're not sure the satisfaction would be enough to make up for the risk of having him ask for details, too. Sun is a good tenant, and you'd hate to lose him, for multiple reasons. So you'll simply have to live with the mystery. You'll get a birdhouse for your trouble, even.
You still need to exit this interaction stat though. Time waits for no one.
"Soo..."
You trail off with an awkward wince, and you swear Sun's hand (still holding his phone) twitches. As if noticing your look, he glances down at it before pocketing it again.
"I really don't mean to be rude -"
Yes, good, perfect.
"No, no, it's all good! Work's important, and all that!"
"I suppose you also have to get ready?"
"A-yup, might need to. Need to hurry, actually -"
"Well, don't let me keep you!"
Both of you fumble slightly, and the embarrassment at how clumsily you're handling this is almost enough to make you shrivel up right then and there. Your only saving grave is the fact that Sun struggles just as much, wringing his hands until you can hear them creak.
You take a step back towards your door, and he takes it as an excuse to take a step towards his door, too. He blindly reaches for the handle, but finds it immediately. You're not quite so lucky, and miss it on your first try.
"Good luck! I do hope that one coworker will leave you be!"
Oh, right, Dusk. You don't think you'll see him today, you don't think you've seen him during any of your day missions. That's a thought to pocket for later...
"Right! Same to you, hope things go smoothly! Looking forward to that birdhouse!"
By now the awkwardness is so palpable, you don't blame him for freezing. Your grin feels pretty stiff by now, too. You both duck further into your spaces, a tense chuckle shared between you.
"Quite, yes, I'll - I'll let you know when I finish."
"Bye!"
"Goodbye!"
Two doors click shut, and you breathe a sigh of relief.
Time for work.
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