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coline7373 · 6 months

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"For Life and Light."

Pffffiuuuuu... I didn't thought I would finish it in time but I did! *fist pump*

Just in time to thank the @codywanfirstkissbingo 's mods for such lovely prompts and to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and/or Winter's Holidays!!!!!!!!!

Big love sent to everyone!!!

💖❄🎄💖🌞💖🎄❄💖

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poorly-drawn-mdzs · 8 months

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Wardrobe Woes

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#poorly drawn mdzs #mdzs #wei wuxian #lan wangji #Yes: there are people who read these comics who don't know much about mdzs. Several are my beloved and supportive friends B'*)#This comic in particular is one that I've been thinking about for a very long time and I'm so happy to finally be here!#I was trying to think about how to explain the social rules of the forehead ribbon and the reason lwj was so upset #and the metaphor of 'it's kind of like wwx accidently undoing lwj's bikini in front of a crowd.' came to mind.#of course there's a bit more to it than that but the point here is that - accident or not - it still embarrasses lwj #wwx doesn't get the entire context behind it (at the time. Now he *does* and it all makes a bit more sense)#But he knows he made lwj upset. He knows he doesn't want to put lwj in another embarrassing situation.#Not after all this. Not after everything. Not after realizing that his desire for friendship might be the kind of desire that ruins lan zha #Love the symbolism of the archery outfits being red during this moment of 'whoops only married couples can do that' moment.#What if we accidental proposed............accidental marriage....accidental kiss the bridegroom....accidental fall in love.#Guess we did inadvertently get the puffy sleeves and bikini outfits in the end.#wwx in an old timey bathing suit is so important to me. I'll die on this hill.#lwj's cute little box is inspired by @lazycranberrydoodles's cute fan art <3 I love it a lot

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bluerosefox · 1 year

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Everything, including the bride. WAIT, BRIDE?!

Pariah Dark had, much like in the afterlife, had been a tyrant ruler when he was alive. He ruled with an iron fist and despite having many trophy concubines (from conquests and others) he wanted his actual partner to have some intelligence. So he set up a magical puzzle box and whoever solved it would have the honor of being his 'Queen'.... That was all before he died of course and later forgot about the box when he set his conquering sights on the Infinte Realms.

But some things from the living can still count even in death.

So when Tim Drake found the box at his first and only archeologist dig site he was brought to with his parents and solved said box after sneaking off with it he unknowingly became the Ghost Kings 'bride'.... Unknowingly he dodged that huge bullet when years later Danny Phantom beat Pariah Dark in rites of conquest and gained everything under Pariah's name...

Including his future 'bride.'

#danny phantom dc #danny phantom #danny fenton #dp x dc #batman #blue rambles #crossover #writing ideas #random idea #tim drake #brain dead #dead tired #they both find out about their impending marriage funnily enough because of Ra's #he tried magically binding Tim to the League someway #only for it to be rejected harshly with Danny's symbols appearing #and the magic binding them drags Danny to Tim in a way as if saying 'hey someone is trying to bind your 'wife' King stop them'#Ra's trying to make Tim his heir again by any means #No one was expecting a Ghost King to appear though #Tim and Danny both look for ways to free each other from it but.... they eventually fall for the other #a lot of miscommunication after thinking they arent good for the other and they both think the other wants to be free #Tim does wish he wasnt such a smart cookie as a kid but at least hes not bond to Pariah Dark anymore #Danny is a much better future spouse... Tim just wishes he wasnt referred to as the 'wife' and 'future queen' though by other ghosts #Danny wishes he didnt have to inherit anything after beating Pariah Dark but here we are #Tim is very cute though and Danny finds himself actually working smoothly with him.#they both click very easily. Tim helps Danny study for school and while Danny reminds Tim its okay to take breaks from being CEO.#however they both are still terrible with sleep management

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andrromedas · 2 months

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“You chose me for this position.”

“Not I,” he said. “Fate chose you. Your father chose you. The Bene Gesserit chose you. The Guild chose you. And they have chosen you once more. For what have they chosen you, Irulan?”

Dune by Frank Herbert

#paul atreides #princess irulan #paul x irulan #dune #dune aesthetic #dune books #dune part two #dune part one #I know that Atreides symbol is a hawk and not an eagle but let me dream a little #griffins is how paulirulan marriage work #imagine their own symbol as griffin!!!

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daylighteclipsed · 7 months

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Bruh soriku got the floral arch, the dearly beloved wedding march, and the paopu fruit 💀

#they got the rings too if the halves of the keyblade count #an official jewelry maker seemed to think so #kingdom hearts #soriku #thinking about that door in recoded forever. like whatbthefuck #none of the other doors look like this just the one data riku makes for data sora #to leave his heart/system/whatever #the stained glass is obviously connected to heart stations #and the purple is similar to riku’s heart station #but data riku is not just riku. he has sora’s memories. which explains the red and pink #probably #but like why does this door look like this. what was the reason nomura #how much more marriage symbolism can you give them #also it’s funny of him to debate whether or not to have sora and kairi share paopu #bc he didn’t want to portray their feelings as too intense #after he gave sora and riku’s combined hearts a paopu fruit #like. okay

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eirene · 8 months

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Hymen, 1884 -1886 (Alternate Title: Wood Nymph) Thomas Wilmer Dewing & Marie Oakey Dewing

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kingsandbastardz · 2 months

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Tumblr ate the anon ask I was responding to so I'm gonna paraphrase it here:

what do mean llh gave di feisheng to fang duobing? the letter totally said something else

Yes, it did - but I didn't feel I could comment too deeply on it when it's been retranslated and people who are far more literate than I am have analyzed the contents already. -- The letter itself seems pretty straight forward.

However, what I wanted to focus on was analyzing unspoken social dynamics - so I'm gonna get in depth into my reasoning for my interpretation. And admittedly in previous posts I was playing fast and glib with my responses (they were just insomnia-fueled thoughts I typed real fast) so I wasn't really in depth or anything. Anyway~~~ That means it's time for me to get long winded.

So! First thing - this is the scene: The letter was written from Li Xiangyi and addressed in its entirety to Di Feisheng. However, when it was delivered the fisherman asked for both DFS and FDB. It was then read outloud by either the fisherman or FDB -- I assume read out loud, and loudly, because DFS never left his position by the rocks and emoted his distress at the contents. That means everyone there also was privy to the letter contents.

The letter itself is straight forward. It's addressed from LXY telling DFS that he regretfully can't make the duel and that he respects him both as a martial artist and as a person, and if he wishes, he can go to FDB who has inherited his skills and shows great promise, etc.

The thing IS - I firmly believe that this is not a message meant just for DFS.

Both LLH and DFS code switch between their non-leader selves vs Li-Menzhu and Di-Mengzhu. It's easiest to see based on what they're wearing. Li Xiangyi when he's dressed in the Sigu Sect uniform. Or the Styx flower hand-off scene where he calls him Di-mengzhu (not Lao Di or A-Fei or whatever else) likely as a reaction to his official regalia/red uniform which means DFS was showing up in an official capacity. Both of them know very well the importance of a certain.... how to say.... drama? They're both leaders and they were also very performative in their roles as leaders. They both expected that massive peanut gallery that showed up to witness the fight - the one filled with members of various sects, including Sigu Sect leadership -- because dfs was likely the one announcing it.

Imo - aside from the need to express the full weight of what he felt, part of the reason LLH was so formal in his letter is expectation that there would be other people there - influential people. The very people DFS and FDB would have to deal with in the future alone. FDB would be ok but he's largely unknown to the rest of jianghu and therefore his story is still malleable. DFS is known, but infamous and his narrative is as much of a trap as LXY's was. And now he no longer has the benefit of a sect to act as a buffer.

LLH's last act as LXY was not to save Yun Biqiu but to carve a new path open in the world for DFS and FDB:

Expresses that he bears deep emotion and the greatest and deepest respect for DFS despite a reputation of them being enemies

Informs everyone that DFS is not seeking dominion or 'the throne' but rather, is going the fighter-scholar path of studying and testing martial skill -- aka, this is message from one sect leader to all the others present. Spread the word, this man is NOT gunning for your power. None of you have reason to take him down.

Establishes FDB as his one and only successor - while also stating clearly it's entirely up to FDB to decide whether to continue down this path or not

Creates a pathway for DFS and FDB to maintain their connection with each other - and in fact lets everyone else know that there is a pre-established, legacy relationship between DFS and LLH that FDB will be inheriting.

Gently asks DFS to keep an eye on FDB's development - iterating that if dfs is the one asking, then FDB may make the decision to continue to train - aka help him see his full potential whatever his decision is.

At the same time, he silently wishes FDB to maintain connections with/keep an eye on DFS. In another reply I kinda went on about this: imagine a scenario where your friend's mom pulls both of you in front of her. And the whole time is telling your friend that they need to do, expectations, a list of goals, etc. The entire time she's only focused on your friend - but there is this silent implication that you, as the witness, is expected to act a reminder or even an enforcer if your friend isn't listening. If things go wrong, you're expected to go in there and help them to do the thing they were asked to do. This is the unspoken message I'm getting for FDB. Even though his name wasn't mentioned in the letter, it was explicitly delivered to both him and dfs. He's standing right there while an imaginary LLH talks to DFS. So if after all this, dfs disappears without another word = fdb can feel emboldened to go after him, knocking on doors until he answers. Should he decide to do so.

Entreaty - "These are LXY's (my) last wishes. Please respect my memory after my death."

Conclusion: LLH's last actions were to create a space where both DFS and FDB can make their own decision on their path in the world, without the weight of all those other people in jianghu influencing them.

Note: I also believe that on dfs' side, his clothing choices point toward his plans to publicly step down and leave the martial path with Li Lianhua. But llh sucker-punched him and left him standing on some rocks like a widow waiting for her husband who's lost at sea. They were technically on the same page, but it somehow went wrong because... well. Unfortunately that's DFS' narrative. He never quite reaches his goal without the hero either hindering or helping him. The entire drama was LLH being that karma busting fulcrum for him. But now, should he wish it, it'll be FDB's turn to step up and do the same.

#also as an aside - with all the marriage symbolism and the dead brides in every story arc - both lyx and dfs with red uniforms?#llh stealing dfs repeatedly away from marriages? sgd wanting llh to wear the red for HIM but instead llh wears it for everyone else but him #it's very much giving me sacrificial savior where the hero is for the people and not any given individual #mysterious lotus casebook #my royal ramblings #di feisheng #li lianhua #li xiangyi #fang duobing #lxy's last letter #meta

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johnny1note · 8 months

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why the wedding scene in The Sound of Music (1965) is perfect:

1. Julie is divinely beautiful with her subtle makeup and simple dress and the set is lit such that she literally looks like a glowing angel. Slay Queen.

2. The way it opens with the sisters helping her get ready, much like a bride's actual sisters would, because they really are like her family of origin! And the Mother Abbess giving her the blessing to go forth and joyfully embrace her true calling 😭

3. The organ introduction with all the stops out slaps and I would really love to incorporate it into something in my own church organ playing if it wasn't so recognizable.

4. The Mother Abbess shutting the gate behind Maria as she enters the church being the visual symbolism of her final break with her former life plan, but all of the nuns still being visible through the iron bars and smiling as a sign that they are still supporting her spiritually as she goes forward to join her new family

5. The counterpoint of the wedding march with "how do you solve a problem like Maria" also slaps and turns the comic deprecatory song of the first act into a solemn declaration of triumph. Genius.

6. Christopher Plummer's VERY subtle smile in his closeups is so perfect for the character.

7. The way the procession is filmed makes very effective use of the horizontal length of the church aisle (and you get to see all of the gorgeous Baroque side altars) and the symbolism of a long nave leading to the sanctuary in church architecture, you feel like you are really following Maria on her spiritual journey.

8. The way that there's like 2000 people at this wedding, it's great demonstration of how marriage (and worship in general) is a public social good as well as a private good.

9. Maria ascending the stairs to the choir like she's literally climbing to God!!!! Symbolizes how the sacrament of marriage is an elevated, holy state of being.

10. The key transposing upwards to a triumphant E-flat, mounting tension as we approach the climax of the scene, and the sisters' voices drop out too, as to suggest that words fail to capture the significance of what is about to take place.

11. Continuing tension mounting as the brass in the orchestration increases and everyone approaches the altar and kneels.

12. The final closeup starting on the bishop and panning upwards on the altarpiece; similarly to point 7, this is great use of the verticality of the space and how church architecture draws our eyes upwards on purpose to suggest that we are there to be elevated to God.

There are three symbols of Christian triumph on the altarpiece which, in context, suggest that the sacrament of marriage itself is a Christian triumph and something that leads us towards God, but these three symbols also specifically relate to the story of The Sound of Music:

a. the risen Christ [Georg 'rose' by resolving his grief, waking up to his children's emotional needs, as well as his own]

b. the coronation of the Virgin [Maria is 'crowned' by being married to Georg and fulfilling her true vocation]

c. Michael spearing Lucifer [foreshadowing Nazi Germany's eventual defeat in WWII? Or maybe just Sr. Berthe and Sr. Margaretta wrecking Col. Schneider's car]

Overall, 11/10. My only potential complaint would be that Richard Haydn (Uncle Max) genuflects with the wrong knee but I choose to forgive this.

#addendum: It closes with bells [the way it opened wow full circle!]#and the bells help release tension from the intense orchestral ending and almost suggest applause/cheering #and with the camera outside of the church as if it burst through the roof after panning up to the ceiling in the previous shot #it suggests that the joy and holiness of the marriage transcend all the beautiful symbolism of the church architecture etc that preceded it

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powerful-niya · 3 months

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Naruhina Month 2023: Yakuza AU & Evil AU

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— ☯The Heiress & The Demon Lord

— ☯Character Mood-Boards | Naruto & Hinata

Summary: In the heart of the yakuza underworld of Tokyo, the passing of Hiashi, the leader of the Hyūga clan, does more than just break Hinata's heart, but it exposes her to vulnerability.

Seizing the opportunity, the ruthless Naruto, Uzumaki clan leader, targets not only the conquest of the Hyūga clan but also wishes to claim Hinata as his most prized possession, no matter the cost.

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nomohmoss · 9 months

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to lose my life or to lose my love that's the nightmare i've been running from

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jackstheprinceofhearts · 11 months

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thinking about the fact that in finale jacks gives tella the dagger to stab him with to end their marriage right??? and she does. but in ouabh, jacks gives eva the dagger, and tells her to stab him but she chooses not to. which probably surprised jacks because it seems like he thought she would do the same as donatella 😭😭😭😭 help i'm in shambles

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kasper-tag · 1 month

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While I was looking up something on the Shadowhunters Wiki, I stumbled across this little tidbit of information for episode 18:

[Image description: black text on a white background that says: "The use of gold sheets in an intimate Malec scene was intentional, as a reference to the Shadowhunters' use of gold for marriage." End description]

????????

What does that mean?????

I have so many thoughts and feelings about this and I have no idea how to articulate any of them into words???? Help?????

I know what the color symbolism means, just not why they chose to use it in their first time scene

#malec #magnus bane #alec lightwood #shadowhunters #please discuss and help my poor brain out #gold SHEETS as a symbol for MARRIAGE???????#I know what the color symbolism means #just not WHY they chose to use it there lmao

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ginger-rat · 9 months

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Bridal Carry

#do you think Vash bridal carried Wolfwood to his gave?#I’ve been thinking about the marriage symbolism in vol 10 #trigun spoilers #Trigun #trigun maximum #trimax #vash the stampede #nicholas d wolfwood

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maxwelljacobfriedman · 1 year

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Highlights of MJF and Cody’s unhinged relationship

#mjf #maxwell jacob friedman #cody rhodes #codymax #he was my heel #father-son brothers best friends third introduced into the marriage without permission. so many things #cody is incapable of staying mad at max #pretend i didn't accidentally cut the part of the clip where flip says mjf so it's clear that cody is defending max's honor #i'm feeling so normal about max wearing cody's green jaguars jacket in the nightmare factory footage #or he just owns the same one but i think it's more likely cody's and that he was wearing a shirt they didn't want in the video or something #also i forgot max was going to murder dustin on bte and i can't get over it #cody: does a promo about symbolically killing the attitude era by beating dustin #max: cody wants his older brother dead #this was hard to condense and probably still longer than people will want to watch oh well

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curiosity-killed · 2 months

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you cruise you lose

[ALT ID: A digital illustration of Malia and Callebero, two teenagers, in what appears to be a throne room of sorts. Malia is sitting in the throne, smirking up at the Callebero, who leans on the back of the throne and looks down at her with a somewhat unamused expression. Malia has dark skin and long locs and wears a coral, gold, and teal crop top and a gold pleated skirt. In her loose hand, she holds a small package wrapped in paper. Callebero wears dark robes and a cape and leans on a saber. Behind both of them is a tapestry showing a knight falling off horseback as a lance pierces their chest while a second knight reaches for them.]

#the theme music for this was 'teenagers scare the living shit out of me'#and i do mean entirely and exclusively that one line bc i don't know the rest of the lyrics #anyway periodically i am reminded that #callebero came home from capall and started being hailed as #basically #a living saint #at about the same time that malia came home from a season in soldato #where she was basically learning how to be queen* and decided that she was going to rule that country**#they were both 15-16 at the time so. important context.#and i think about the poor poor people handling these teenagers #and i cackle #(*some day i will revise the titles for soldato nafyr and jimar but. that is not today)#(**through marriage rather than conquest. tho at the time her brain was like 'they're not THAT different' bc again. 15-16.)#my art #story: tcp #ch: callebero #ch: malia #does the tapestry have any symbolic relevance? noooo of course not it's totally benign nothing to see there

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neon-emojiz · 3 months

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Silly little marriage license

#discord emoji #discord emote #custom emote #custom emoji #emoji #emotes #emoji blog #free 2 use #free to use #f2u #sfw interaction only #marriage license #/platonic #antis dni #ns/fw dni #proship dni #N30N symbols

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