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kdramadaily · 2 years
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EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO (2022)
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i-am-electric · 11 months
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Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina bopping to Mae Muller.
Eurovision Semi Final 2 - Evening Preview 10/05/23
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higherentity · 2 years
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found this wonderful picrew, really big fan tbh
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jolieeason · 5 months
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It's Monday: What Are You Reading--- November 6th, 2023
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? a place to meet and share what you have been and are about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organize yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit, comment, and add to your groaning TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started on J Kaye’s blog and then was hosted by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at The Book…
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toomanypicrews · 7 months
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This lovely vintage doll fabric panel is available in my Etsy
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Kmuse's Book Reviews (March 3rd, 2023)
Kmuse's reading binge is here for you! Come see if #TheBanditQueens, #TheFoxgloveKing, or #TheAngelMaker are the books you've been looking for. #books #bookreviews #reading
It has been a busy two months, but I have been able to fit in a bit of reading. This time I jumped around through multiple genres so whether you want suspense, fantasy, or charming vigilantes, I have a book that will fit your mood. (more…) “”
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Reactions to Deal Maker's Chapter 200
TL;DR - Angry dragons. Emperor and Wi talk about Cale's rumors. Caleism in Central Plains. Cale and Eru talk about Aipotu and Maxi. Cale returns home and meets Clopeh.
Angry Dragons Continuing with the last chapter, the dragons were noticeably angry. Even our tsundere Rasheel was muttering, "How dare those dragon bastards of another world, to our youngest..." Not much happened here. Raon was only confused with the atmosphere, while Cale was holding back his laugh at the Aipotu dragons being cursed at by his world's dragons.
Caleism in Central Plains I thought murim arc was over, but we get a scene of the emperor and Chief Eunuch Wi. They were talking about the rumors spreading about Cale.
The emperor's impression of Cale was an arrogant man, but thought that Cale did not deserve to remain a human, so he had gifted the immortal's clothes to Cale.
Wi knew that the Hainan Island's residents who witnessed Cale's miracle had now become Caleism believers. The murim people even treated Cale as a pioneer and their goal in martial arts.
What these two did not know was that Cale gained two new titles. One was the Sea Emperor, and the second was Martial God (or God of Martial Arts)... 🤣🤣🤣
Crazy Clopeh Cale and Eruhaben had some conversation about Aipotu, the World Tree, and Maxi (the dead dragon in Central Plains). Afterwards, Eruhaben left to visit the WT while Cale had some small talk with Alberu before going home to Sheritt's black castle.
Before leaving, Cale had informed Alberu that he had contacted Hannah and Clopeh to come to Roan, so they would probably be arriving in a few days. But lo and behold, when Cale arrived at the black castle's entrance, he immediately saw Clopeh... 😂
Clopeh was his usual strange self, kneeling down to Cale and looking at him with burning eyes as he said that he was waiting for Cale to call him... 🤣🤣🤣 Raon said something about how Clopeh was the best, and Cale wondered what he meant, but didn't want to know the answer. 😂
Cale only told Clopeh to come and did not say that he had a way to fix Clopeh's body. As Clopeh let out a strange laugh and was saying something like he finally had a chance to join the legend, Cale realized that no one in the other worlds could rival Clopeh in his strangeness... 🤣🤣🤣
Ending Remarks Today was a good chapter, with Clopeh's appearance at the end as the highlight. And because today's the 200th chapter, the author included a message for us!
Author's Notes Greetings, this is Yoo Ryeo Han. This is my greetings in celebration of the 200th episode of Part 2. …Part 2… Episode 200… 2…200… 2… 2… Two, two… I'm sorry. But it's really strange. Clearly, at the time of preparing Part 2, I thought… 'Around 50 chapters per family, so 250 chapters! I'll add 50 more chapters to finish it in 300 episodes!' Did I plan it like this? I definitely thought this was possible. It's really mysterious. We've now gone through 2 families and 2 worlds, and it's episode 200. If this continues, I don't even know how far Part 2 will go. Haha! There are 3 families left, so if we add 300 episodes, will it end in 500 episodes? Haha! I don't know! Hahaha! Thank you for joining me this far. Thanks to you, I feel greatly strengthened. Really. I hope this series can bring a little joy and small pleasure to the readers' daily lives. Thank you. -Yoo Ryeo Han
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kdramadaily · 1 year
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It's been a while since I stayed up all night texting with someone. –It's the first time for me. But don't your wrists hurt?
SUMMER STRIKE (2022) dir. Lee Yoon-jung
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reimenaashelyee · 4 months
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Creator's Guide to Comics Devices: November 2023 Update
The first newsletter since launch came out a few days ago! It summarises all the updates I've made in November, which includes 2 (!) new devices, a sub-device, and other site changes.
Subscribe to the newsletter to get these updates direct to your email.
New Devices:
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Aside
A short comment that sits outside of a balloon or character that is not perceived by anyone except the comment maker and the reader. An aside may come from the author, usually placed outside of the panel or near the edges. (Page with examples)
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Topper
A secondary row of panels or single panel that goes 'on top' of the main comic. They are typically removable and non-essential, and usually contain the comic's title. (Page with examples)
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Markers in Code Switch
Languages are assigned flags, pictographs or other iconographic symbols. (Page with examples)
News from the Curator and Site Changelog
I'm delighted over how well-received the library has been -- thank you to everyone who has shared, commented and provided feedback! I really appreciate the enthusiasm and generosity. <3 As a comics creator taking my first formal steps into the arena of comics studies, there is still a lot to do and to read for the library. Even with 63 devices catalogued, it's only still the beginning! 
From the Interwebs
‘The Creator’s Guide to Comics Devices’ Is the First of Its Kind, an Incredible Resource for Comics Creators & Readers Alike (The Mary Sue, Joan Zahra Dark) Lovely roundup from my fellow Cartoonist Cooperative co-founder Joan setting the historical context for Comics Devices and why an accessible resource is like this is due.  
Kibbles n Bits (Comics Beat, Heidi MacDonald) An enthusiastic feature of the library in Heidi's roundup.
Shout Outs
Thank you to Ritesh, Tan Juan Gee, Samantha Philipps, Blue Dellinquanti, Ted Anderson and Hannah Pallister for their contributions. (I really need to get that credits/curator's notes page set up. That's this month's to-do) Once again, thank you to the Sequential Artists Workshop Teaching Fellowship for supporting the development of the library this month.
Updates to the Site (Nov 2023)
Added the Store page and dedicated a subsection for it on the homepage, if only to direct people to the already-existing zine that’s currently distributed by Sequential Artists Workshop and myself. I might use that page to hold things like signing up for workshops and panels if they ever happen. Added the Newsletter page so it’s easier to link to across the site and elsewhere. Opened up the page that displays all the devices on one page. Added ‘Contribution’ ‘Newsletter’ ‘All Devices’ to the sidebar. Fixed the 404 page. It suggests the Site Map for advice. Finally opened the Links page! Check out all the resources in there! Thank you to folks who have submitted feedback/contribution! I have added new example pages for Harmonious Juxtaposition/Time & Space/Pictorial Lettering/Colour Coding and a longer definition for Map Panel. Added two new devices – Aside and Topper. Added ‘Markers’ and ‘Balloon Styles’ as a subdevice to Code Switch. Finally set up the Gallery page: this is where comics pages featuring the relevant device will be catalogued. Now for the slow work of filling up the galleries…..
New in Store: The Comics Devices Quick Reference Zine Before the website launched, I produced this zine as a promotional thing + quick reference. This is a 12-page zine showcasing the devices in this library as of 2023 (not including the Topper and Aside). Perfect for students, teachers and anyone who needs a quick, in-person reference if there's no wi-fi available. Sequential Artists Workshop is selling copies for North Americans in their online store. Folks in Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia can directly contact me to get a copy. An ebook version is on the way. I will announce it via newsletter.
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myveryownfanfiction · 9 months
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18+ MINORS AND THOSE WITHOUT AGE IN BIO DNI
tags: @illiana-mystery, @eclecticwildflowers, @iobsessoverfictionalmen
warnings: slight spoilers for dial of destiny, smut, swearing, unprotected sex (wrap it before you tap it kids)
Rubbing my eyes, I yawned as I opened my door. My next door neighbor was standing in the hallway with a baseball bat, in a tshirt and his underwear.
“dr. Jones?” I asked sleepily. “Everything ok?” I had to raise my voice slightly above the music. Indiana jones turned towards me, eyes wide and a look of annoyance on his face. Something flashed across his face when he took me in before settling back into his normal mask of indifference.
“the damn music…” he grumbled. I nodded. “Woke me up.” I furrowed my eyebrows.
“isn’t it a work day?” I asked as I ventured into the hallway. “I thought there was an understanding…” Indiana nodded.
“apparently it’s moon day. Whatever that means.” I looked at him confused. “Thank you. I’m not the only one.”
“let me handle it.” I said with a pat on his arm. Pounding on the door, I waited until Larry appeared in the opening. “Hi ya Larry.���
“(Y/N).” He groaned. “What you want?” I raised my eyebrows at him.
“Well Larry. See we got a problem. Both me and dr. Jones. Turn the damn music down.” Larry rolled his eyes at me.
“it’s moon day. Like I told him.” Larry said and tried to close the door. In one swift movement, I took the bat from Indiana and jammed it in the opening. Larry stared at me as I used it to force the door back open.
“Now Larry that isn’t very nice.” I said sweetly. I could feel indianas eyes burning a hole in the back of my head. “Listen Larry how’s this. You turn down the music and I don’t call the police with a tip about your little recreational plant. What do you say to that?” I asked as I stepped into the doorway. Larry stared at me wide eyed. I could hear Indiana chuckling behind me.
“how…” he asked.
“oh come on Larry. A skunk smells better than that weed you buy.” I scoffed. “Now the longer you sit here talking to me the more the price goes up. I could get you for dealing. Or better yet, dealing to a minor.” Larry’s eyes widened further. “Yeah I know all about Hannah. So why don’t you just turn down that music.” Larry scrambled over to the radio and turned it down. “Good boy. Now if we hear it again, and dr. Jones will tell me if he hears it although I’m sure I’ll hear it first, I won’t ask. I’ll just call.” Smiling at him, I flipped the bat onto my shoulder and went back into the hall. The door closed behind me and I smiled over at Indiana. He laughed and shook his head.
“where’d you learn to do that with a bat?” He asked as he took it back. I smiled at him.
“Took a couple self defense classes.” I shrugged. Indiana smirked at me.
“they don’t teach that in self defense.” He pointed out. I winked.
“exactly.” I laughed. Indiana laughed and shook his head.
“Well thank you (Y/N). I greatly appreciate that.” He said, smiling at me. “Damn you’re something else.” Turning to head back to his apartment, I bit my lip.
“hey dr. Jones!” I called after him. He turned on the stairs to look at me. “You have breakfast yet?” He shook his head.
“not yet. Why?” I cracked my knuckle nervously.
“why don’t you come eat with me. I was about to make some.” I said with a smile. Indiana looked back at his apartment and then back at me before nodding. “Great! But uh…sir you may want to put on some pants.” Indiana looked down and then back at me.
“right.” He agreed. “Be back down in ten.” I nodded and opened my door.
“door will be open. Just come right in.” I called after him. Walking into my kitchen, I put the bowl I had set out back in the cabinet. Grabbing a pan and the eggs, I started making scrambled eggs while the coffee maker started up. I grabbed the toaster and tossed in two pieces of bread before I heard the door open and lock.
“(Y/N)?” Indiana called.
“in here. Straight back down the hallway. Last door on your right!” I called back. I heard Indiana walking through the house and finally appearing in the doorway. “Hi!” I chirped when he walked in. “Coffee is almost done and just started the eggs.” Indiana nodded and walked over to the coffee machine. Reaching up, he grabbed a cup from the cabinet. I blushed and looked away when his shirt rode up.
“toast?” Indiana asked. I nodded.
“nearly done.” I pointed to the toaster. “Butter and jam are in the fridge.” Indiana nodded and opened the door. He grabbed both before grabbing the creamer. Pouring himself some coffee after the beep, he added creamer and leaned against the counter. Taking a sip, he watched as I finished up our breakfast.
“thanks again. For dealing with Larry.” Indiana said as he took the plate I offered him. “And this.” Smiling at him, I made up my plate and went to sit next to him at my kitchen island.
“so how’s it going at the university?” I asked as we started to eat.
“making me retire.” He grumbled out. I paused and looked over at him.
“what are you going to do?” I asked softly. Indiana sighed and shook his head. “Dr. Jones…” I started.
“don’t. Please. Don’t.” He looked over at me and I nodded.
“ok.” I whispered. “Would I be off base to ask about your wife?” Indiana shook his head.
“divorce finalized.” He grumbled. “Still can’t believe she did that. But it is what it is.” I stared down at my plate, mind playing ping pong with itself. On the one hand I was sad for him, divorced and forced to retire in the same week. On the other hand, he was available.
“I’m sorry dr. Jones.” I said softly. He looked over at me and waved a hand.
“like I said. It is what it is.” Taking a sip of coffee, he held up a finger. “How many times do I have to tell you to call me Indiana?” He asked. I shrugged while suppressing a laugh.
“how about we say one more time.” I joked. Indiana leaned over to nudge me with his shoulder. “You forget I took archeology 101 and it’s a habit.”
“and you forget we had drinks the second you dropped the class.” He shot back. I laughed and nodded as Indiana chuckled.
“I did forget about that. Because I got so drunk I’m pretty sure I came on to you.” Indianas laugh abruptly cut off and I blushed red. “Which you didn’t know I remembered. Right.” I quickly got up and grabbed our empty plates. Putting them in the sink, I started doing the dishes. I bit my lip to keep back the wave of tears that threatened to spill over.
“I…(Y/N)…it’s…” Indiana tried as he put his hand on my back. I stilled and turned off the water.
“It’s not ok. You were my teacher, even if I had dropped the class. And you were married. I shouldn’t have…” Indiana turned me around and pulled me into his chest.
“It’s alright.” He whispered as he kissed my head. Sighing, I melted into the hug. A few tears escaped and I tightened my grip on his shirt. “It’s ok.” He whispered again.
“Your shirt is on backwards.” I sniffed. Indiana started laughing and pulled back to look at me. Ducking to look at his reflection in the microwave, he shook his head.
“so it is.” He smiled at me. I laughed and wiped my eyes. “Feeling better?” I shrugged and he hugged me again. “Would you feel better if I said that my marriage was on the rocks before you did that?” I shrugged again. “Or that I was beyond glad you dropped the class? Because I was.” He pressed another kiss to my head. “It wasn’t right to feel that way about a student. And when you weren’t a student anymore…well…” I pulled back to stare at him. He smiled at me.
“you…what?” I asked. He nodded. “Really?” Indiana nodded.
“Really.” He confirmed. I immediately cupped his face and pulled him in for a kiss. Indiana squeezed my hips and leaned into the kiss. I wrapped my arms around his neck and took a step back. Indiana followed and I led him to my bedroom. Pulling away, I stared at him and panted.
“we don’t have to if you don’t…” I started. Indiana cut me off with another kiss. He quickly pulled his shirt over his head, breaking away only briefly to get it off. My hands fell to his chest and Indiana shivered under my touch.
“it’s been a while (Y/N). I can’t make any promises.” He warned me as I pulled away to pull off my shirt.
“I don’t want promises.” I said as I ran my hands down his chest and smiled as he tensed. “I just want you.” Smiling, Indiana pulled me close to him again.
“That I can give you.” He whispered before picking me up and putting me on the bed. I smiled at him as he tugged off my pajama pants and underwear. Leaning up to kiss me, Indiana ran his hands down my body and it was my turn to shiver. I reached out for his pants and Indiana nipped along my jawline. Pushing them down, I turned my head to kiss his cheek. He paused as I trailed kissed along his jawline.
“Last chance to back out.” I breathed out. Indiana smiled at me before kissing me deeply. Laying down between my legs, he propped himself up on his forearms. “Indiana. Please.” I whined when he resumed his kissing. Chuckling, Indiana nipped my lip as he entered me. I moaned into the kiss and wrapped my arms around his neck. “Indiana.” He hummed against my lips as he slowly started to thrust into me.
“(Y/N).” He whispered, speeding up and running his hand down my side. “Damn. It’s been too fucking long.” He kissed my cheek and buried his head in my neck as he thrust hard and fast into me. “Don’t know if I can hold on much longer.” I ran my fingers through his hair and Mohamed as he brushed a spot in me.
“keep hitting that spot and I won’t either.” I joked. Indiana pulled back and gave me a smirk. He thrust into me again and hit the same spot, over and over.
“Indiana. Indiana. Indy!” I panted. He chuckled as he pressed kisses along my throat.
“just like that. Little more sweetheart.” He whispered. Indiana thrust into me one more time before I came.
“indy!” I screamed. He chuckled before moaning in my ear.
“(Y/N). Shit. (Y/N).” He moaned as he orgasmed. we both stilled as we caught our breath. I absently ran my fingers through his hair as he slowly pulled out. Peppering kisses over my face, Indiana laid down his his head on my chest. I smiled softly at him before kissing his forehead. Indiana looked up at me with a smile. “That was nice.” He said.
“yeah. Definitely want to do that again.” I laughed. He smiled with a nod, leaning up to kiss me again. Our little bubble of happiness was broken with the pounding on my door.
“(Y/N)!” Larry yelled. Indiana and I looked at each other before we started laughing.
“guess it’s our turn to get a noise complaint.” I laughed as I got up to grab my robe. Indiana nodded with a laugh. He looked at the clock on my nightstand and started getting dressed.
“I have to go to work. But I can come back over later.” Indiana said as he followed me towards the door. “Can still give Larry a start though.” He leaned over to kiss me before slipping out through the door as I opened it.
“what’s up Larry?” I asked as I causally leaned on the frame, watching him flounder after seeing Indiana jones leave my apartment.
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geryone · 2 months
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Hannah !! Give me some poetry collection recs <3 <3 your poetry taste is out of this world
Hi Cianna!!! Love you!!! ❤️ I feel like I tend to recommend the same collections over & over so I’ll try to stick to things I’ve read in the last couple months!
I really enjoyed these collections:
So to Speak by Terrance Hayes
Removal Acts by Erin Marie Lynch
Red Ocher by Jessica Poli
Gut by J. Bailey Hutchinson
Maker of Heaven & by Jason Myers
Cadaver, Speak by Marianne Boruch
I also loved these collections that are coming out in the next couple months:
Origins of the Syma Species by Tares Oburumu (ADORED THIS)
The Palace of Forty Pillars by Armen Davoudian
Thick with Trouble by Amber McBride ( I’m not finished this one yet but I love it so far!!)
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1925-1927 Dress, belonged to Hannah Höch (by unknown maker)
silk, crepe georgette, beaded embroidery
(Germanisches Nationalmuseum)
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nalyra-dreaming · 3 months
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Hi!
RE: Louis and Armand’s dynamic and your answer where you analysers the ‘gaslighting’ poster reference
I was listening to the Pilot Tv podcast Jacob did in October and the interviewer (who yay is a TVC fan and knows his stuff) brings up the dynamic between Louis and armand in seaosn 2, at about 46 mins into the podcast. Jacob’s reply really made me think OOH they really aren’t going to shy away from things with regard to the darkness of the relationship. He immediately pivots into “I can’t say anything BUT if you know the books..he’s still the same armand from the books” and empathises how complicated and a mess he is, and his comparison to lestat he makes is also very interesting. That podcast had many intriguing tidbits. Jacob also said in another interview how he thinks the season is darker somehow than even the book so personally I think I’m expecting them to go all in with exploring the toxicity of being a in relationship with far older vampire specifically one who can read your mind and influence it. Perhaps at first it will be a revelation for Louis being a relationship with a vampire who’s not his maker but then we see the the very different kind of abuse that is a possibility.
Oh yes, I keep saying: "Dark, darker, IWTV" :)))
And I agree with what you're describing (I have also listened to that podcast and read the interviews), Armand's abuse will be a very different one - but it will still be.
And Armand does a few things that will have what Lestat did seem pale and unimportant in comparison, and still Louis will be with him... and I think we are not prepared for that.
Hannah Moscovitch said the season would "destroy" us, and... well. I believe her. The books hold a LOT of potential for pain, and I have no doubt they dialed it up to max.
This season will also need to bring shifts in narrative and tale, and though the hooks are all there a lot of people do not seem to acknowledge them, and so I do think that the season will hit all the harder for some.
Jacob has been reiterating how Louis is in a very "dark place", and so, with the experience of season 1 - which was the easy, the "family" season - I am literally bracing myself.
It's going to be vicious.
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Nick & June's Mix tape Vol. 2
With season 2 comes volume 2 of our Nick and June mix and it’s an interesting one. Nick and June fall in love, await the arrival of their new bub, fight off numerous enemies and we learn that true love requires absolute sacrifice.
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Rebel Handmaid Commander
Watching Nick and June fight at the Boston Globe is absolutely mesmerising. These two have been locked up and forced to behave for so long, now they have the freedom to actually argue (amongst other things…. cough cough) it’s like shaking the can and ripping off the lid. This scene is supercharged from the word go. The sex scene here is raw, real and by ordinary standards, it’s seriously graphic. These two are finally taking a deep breath of one another, instead of whispering sweet nothings and secreting themselves away in clandestine corners. June bites Nick, it’s antagonistic, a sign that they’re not going to be playing nice today. She’s still slightly pissed off and she wants no part of the lawn boy bit, so he’d better bring his A game. Well okay then.
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There’s an incredible sense of relief at watching June being able to argue with Nick, the Handmaids hood and its accessories are ashes, and at last after years of being made to be quiet, she’s allowed to actually yell at a man for being an idiot. She’s also not this delicate precious thing in the tower anymore, and Blaine’s finally got the opportunity to have a few choice words of his own. Essentially both of them have grievances and they’re not pulling any punches. It’s clear from June’s new nickname that she’s already earning herself quite a reputation amongst The Eyes as a bit of a trouble maker. As the mother of his child, Nick’s understandably feeling a little antsy about her sticking her neck out so readily for the noose. Given Gilead’s somewhat unforgiving laws, Blaine seems to be a touch vexed that he’s spending a lot of time playing “stubborn or stupid” when it comes to June. But it’s exactly this relentless recklessness that enables her to be the kind of leader, he already sense’s she will become.
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June’s rightfully annoyed that, while yes she has been extricated from the Waterford’s clutches, Nick doesn’t seem to have much of an idea as to what’s next. At this point Nicks still finding his feet with Mayday, no doubt he’s always known where to find them when he needs to, but up until now he’s never needed to. In Gilead you need to think two moves ahead and June’s allegation of Nick wanting “to play the hero” is a crack at just how unprepared he is. There’s a definite dig here at his status in the Waterford household as the resident whipping boy who’s suddenly decided that he wants to level up. As with June transitioning from “not being that kind of person” to our Rebel Handmaid Commander it all takes time. Heroes aren’t born, they’re forged through struggle and battle and Blaine’s not even close to being fully formed yet. It’s not until the end of Season 2, when he finally holds his daughter, that we see him begin this journey and it’s only the end of Season 5 that he truly earns a place by her side as a warrior.
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Blaine’s definitely not thinking straight, he’s a freshly minted baby daddy who’s freaked out and gone against all of his instincts of self-preservation, to help June make a break for the border. June’s no better, she’s all heart, no head here too. Her love for Hannah completely outweighing any reasonable argument that Nick may have for the remotest chance of success. Ultimately his options are limited to letting her go with a gun or without one. Make no mistake, she was always going to get those keys.
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Corinthians
In season 2 we see Blaine cite Corinthians 13:4, a psalm espousing the pure nature of love in front of Fred, Serena and his newly arranged wife, as he looks at June. “Love is patient” according to Corinthians 13:4, in Gilead it has to be, marriage is transactional and love is an inconvenient obstacle to a servant’s higher purpose.
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If you were ever under any illusions that Nick was a “free” man, the whole Eden debacle should clarify things for you nicely. A free man doesn’t have to marry a child bride while the woman he loves and the mother of his child watches. That’s just not a thing. Nicks selection of this psalm is a message to June that’s designed to serve as an assurance amongst all the recent emotional rubble, but he’s also hoping to God that some of its actual meaning will penetrate Fred and Serena’s thick skulls. Unfortunately it’s to no avail, to the Waterford’s Corinthians is simply just pretty words and no message.
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When Nick reads Corinthians, Serena understands exactly who it’s for and promptly sends June to her room…….like that’s actually going to make a difference. Serena’s maneuverings in this arranged marriage and Eden’s ensuing death are an eerie reflection of her forced conception of Holly and the ultimate theft of Nick and June’s dream for a family through the appropriation of their child.
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Eden’s death is a metaphor for the destruction of paradise, her recitation of Corinthians 13:4 just prior to her death brings into sharp relief Gilead’s ruthless annihilation of beauty. Eden’s refusal to apologise for, lie about or relinquish Isaac, speaks loudly of the absolute unselfish sacrifice of true love. Nick may not give a fuck about himself but he loves June entirely and refuses to see her dead, however painful, he resolves to give her up.
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Serena has observed the progression of Nick and June’s relationship and decided enough is enough, it’s now reached threat level 9 and needs to be stopped before it hits critical mass. Corinthians 13:4 speaks of love as something that is earned, treasured, abides through trials of great suffering, heals and humbles. If Serena had any inkling of what this meant, she’d know it was already way too late.
He's the one who got them out.
There’s selfless, and then there’s this next level shit that Nick pulled in season 2 when he smuggles out a bunch of handmaids letters and then credits Luke with getting them out. Okay so maybe not completely incorrect after all Luke and Moira did flood the internet with them. But seriously the statement “got them out” implies some type of serious effort or danger like let’s say a trip across the border with them, rather than a simple post on Insta or Twitter with a few choice hash tags.
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At the very least Nick should get a bit of credit here right? RIGHT? The fact that he DOESN’T take any is absolutely intentional. Nick returned from Canada asking for nothing and giving June everything. It cost him a huge part of himself and the fact that he gave it away so readily was designed to illustrate his pure self-sacrifice for her. This is the moment, right here that’s designed to show that Blaine loves her, like LOVES her, and officially doesn’t care what it costs him.
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The very act of passing these letters to Luke and then crediting Luke with them, is a veiled metaphor for the passing of messages back and forth between June and her family. While ridiculously selfless it’s necessary for Blaine to credit Luke in order to complete the actual construct of the metaphor.
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Blaine is June’s conduit, her messenger, guardian, guide, lover, but with the words “I met your husband” he reminds her and acknowledges that in the ordinary world he will have to relinquish these roles. There are three words contained in this scene that perfectly capture Blaine’s sentiment and they’re heartbreaking in their simplicity: “I should go” he says and as he leaves he tells her he loves her for the last time that season.
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Blaine looks crushed and limps away visibly wounded, June is so overjoyed by his news about Luke and Moira, it’s as if she is blind to his pain. For both of them there is the realisation that not only CAN she leave but she inevitably WILL. It’s not long after we see him arrange for June to leave and for the next three seasons he keeps his distance. This is a crucial moment for Blaine, the letters home and meeting Luke face to face form the basis of his attempted growing separation from her as he tries to do “the right thing”. The only problem is, the more that Blaine sacrifices for her, the more her love for him grows.
I wish I could hold her
No exaggeration, this fucking wrecked me. There are a few moments on THT that choke me up spontaneously and this is one of them. It’s absolutely gutting to see a usually stoic Blaine suddenly dissolve into a puddle of vulnerability, heartache and tenderness.
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Blaine doesn’t often talk about their baby, he doesn’t dare, it’s altogether too much to hope for that they might one day be a family. Here he can’t contain himself, “Our babies so beautiful” he says, his joy over the birth of his new daughter and his love for the mother of his child, spilling out of him. “I wish I could hold her” he says with the heartbreaking revelation that Nick has been stripped of any claim to his own daughter, including the ability to hold her for the first time. Tears well in June’s eyes, her usual sassy cynicism completely melting away in a single heartbeat.
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With the birth of Holly comes the first time we hear Blaine actually mention the possibility of leaving Gilead, for the first time he has something that might make him try. The two of them fantasise about an idyllic escape from the Hell of Gilead. The golden glowing leafy window makes it hard to believe they’re not already standing on a sandy beach beneath lush green trees.
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The Waterford’s window contains a gingko biloba, the most ancient of all trees, a symbol of their lasting love and growing family tree. This is one of those incredible THT moments that will stay with you throughout the seasons, where two parents bond over the birth of their child and dream of a better life together…..in Hawaii. I’m not crying, you’re crying…
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Before I get into our 3rd Nick and June Mix tape, I’ve got a second Lawrence and June Mix. In the future Nick and Lawrence will be getting a separate Mix tape, and Nick, June and Tuello will all be getting their own playlists. See you then.
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