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rhaenin-time · 1 month

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I find it very disturbing how in every Team Green fanfic, Rhaenyra is constantly written as this sex-crazed maniac without a brain, and her sons are all temperamental little monsters hinted to be mad and Ramsay wannabes. Oh, and looking back on every Team Neutral fanfic I've read, Alicent is still the victim, batting her teary puppy dog eyes, and Rhaenyra is still the wicked witch who is spoiled. At the end of the story, Aegon or Aemond is crowned king, while Rhaenyra's sons are either disgraced, sent to the Wall, or worse. HOTD fanfics that claim to be Team Neutral but are still Green sympathetic are something else :/

The problem is that in order to position yourself as "Team Neutral," you kind of need to deny the fact that the Dance was about:

The battle of two ideologies (oath vs. opportunism) in the absence of codified law and a "higher authority." Where the side that claims 'tradition' can more accurately be described as weaponizing certain 'traditions' and biases for opportunism. A battle that concludes with the clear message of, that while oath and honour might not always be enough, that you need to be careful and cannot assume everyone will act under that worldview, that it's the understandings we make between each other that ultimately hold society together.

Patriarchy (and unjust systems in general) punish everyone within them. You're punished for cooperating, and you're especially punished for pushing back. And women like Rhaenyra have to push back, else they'd never see power. But it's impossible for them to push back in every regard because, unless they decide to go Fire and Blood and be labelled a tyrant, they are ultimately still subject to that system. And they'll be punished for any move they make. It's not that "no one is worthy of the throne." It's that the system itself is unworthy. And those are not the same thing.

The problem is, when you examine the story with those two themes in mind, the Blacks are more in the right. GRRM makes it clear they're more in the right. That doesn't mean it isn't complicated. That doesn't mean the underlying system isn't wrong. But there's still a clearly "better" position. It's also clear that Rhaenyra is punished by the unjust system far more than her brothers are, and far more than Alicent is — because Alicent (especially show!Alicent) often makes her own prison.

So the only way to be "Team Neutral," the only way to view it as a conflict where "both sides are in the wrong," is to erase those two very essential themes. And obviously, that's going to be to the detriment of the side that occupies the "high ground" in those themes.

And that's why you get these weird narratives that often play into the very injustices, the very attitudes that the story condemns. Once you erase that condemnation, it's very easy, too easy, to start contradicting it. Because forms of those injustices persist to this day, and they're all too easy to embrace.

#asoiaf #hotd #hotd critical #house of the dragon #team black #asoiaf fandom #fire and blood #anti team green #hotd sexism #anti team green stans #damn this was in the drafts awhile I swear I meant to post this so long ago I just worry about getting swarmed #by angry 'neutrals' claiming I'm the one being immoral for mOrAlIzInG fiction #even though it's a fiction that's let so many forms of bigotry go mask off #inspired to post by the person who was like 'these people are using bastardphobia as a way to cosplay as bigots and it's getting weird'#And i agree they just put words to it #you all aren't ready for the day I bring Parks and Rec into this

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simplyhughes · 2 months

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Hi Ellie, so nice to meet you! Loved your first piece ("my girl" as a pet name makes me fold like a lawn chair)! May I please request something with Jack? The specifics are up to you, but may it please be someone who is plain and very quiet in public. I feel like that would raise some eyebrows with Jack being so outgoing and sought after. Please and thank you. P.s. I listened to "Waste" by Foster the People while daydreaming about this if you want a song rec. Sorry!

Apart of the Group

First of all, thank you so much for being my first request I was soooo excited! I got a little carried away with this idea, and I may have strayed a little from your original request so apologies there. But I think this turned out pretty cute! Also, I ended up listening to the song while writing this… 10/10 great music taste 😋

Posting on here still makes me kind of nervous, but I do want to say thank you to everyone who enjoyed my last fic!!!! I am taking request and I’m so excited to fulfill some more :P I hope this fic is good!!!

WC: 961 😧😧

Tw: social anxiety (?)

Throughout your life, you were known for your quiet demeanor, often keeping to yourself to avoid unnecessary conflict or attention. This didn't mean you were a loner; it just meant it was harder to break your shell. To anyone else, you may come off as withdrawn or timid, and honestly, that's true. But it's just a persona for those you aren't close to.

Growing up as family friends with three charismatic and unusually talented brothers was refreshing. You got to experience what life would be like if you had possessed those traits, not watching in envy but adoration. That adoration focused itself on the middle brother, Jack.

Jack didn't even have to try to get you to let your guard down; it just happened. He radiated a feeling of comfort that made him so easy to be around. After years of chasing each other, right as Jack was entering his first year in the NHL, you guys finally got together. You complimented each other in ways that were both unexpected and perfect, filling in the gaps the other lacked.

Life had picked up pace, and both of you succumbed to work. With Jack in Jersey and you back home in Michigan, you didn't get to see each other often. Being enrolled in university didn't allow for free time; you were either busing tables or hitting the books. Even though you and Jack shared troubling schedules, you two always found time to chat, even if it was late at night. Eventually, your schedules aligned. You finally were able to catch a flight to Jersey to see your boyfriend in action. On top of that, the New Jersey Devils were having a get-together for all of their wives and girlfriends. That made Jack ecstatic. He was so thrilled to be able to show off his girl, he was practically bouncing off the walls. You, on the other hand, felt queasy at the thought.

Jack had picked you up from the airport and took you back to his apartment. After basking in each other's company for the rest of the day and making up for lost time, you two settled in bed. As soon as the covers were pulled over, Jack was out. Your touch was something he craved for so long, and to finally have it alleviated all his stress, acting like melatonin.

Unfortunately, sleep didn't come as easy for you. Your mind was racing, thinking about every outcome tomorrow would bring. Will his teammates like you? Will their girlfriends like you? Eventually, you tired yourself out, and your eyelids fluttered shut with your fingers tangled in your boyfriend's hair.

The morning was spent over a cup of coffee and breakfast Jack surprisingly hadn't burned, sharing kisses and embraces in between. Both of you got ready in unison, helping Jack with his outfit and him attempting to help you with your hair. The ride to his teammate's house, who you knew as Bass, was quiet. Jack could tell you were nervous and had rested his palm against your thigh, rubbing small comforting circles. He parked along the street and opened the passenger door for you to exit. With your hands clasped, you both walked towards the front door.

Immediately, the door swung open, revealing a tall guy with a toothy grin who greeted you.He pulled Jack into one of those guy hugs and ushered you two in the door. The room was loud which made you instinctively lach to Jack's arm. Settling on the couch, surrounded by other players and their partners, Jack got to socializing. You felt eyes on you. The words you spoke were minimal and ended with you introducing yourself, with the help of your boyfriend. Your head rested against Jack's shoulder with his arm snaking around yours leaving his hand resting on your leg.

Soon enough his conversation fizzles out and he looks down at you with a soft gaze. He leans down to reach your ear, “You okay, baby?”. You let out a hum. At this point, your nerves were gone, but this still wasn't your crowd. “I'm good, just taking everything in…” you reply finally using your words. His lips meet your forehead while his hand caresses your cheek.

You two were so lost in your bubble to hear the conversation of a few of the girlfriends on the other sofa. “They are so different” one of them giggles. “I know…but it's too cute.” another responds. Jack smiles at you and turns back to talking now occasionally giving you the chance to nudge in.

As the night came to a close, you found yourself feeling a sense of belonging you hadn't anticipated. Surrounded by Jack's teammates and their partners, you realized that acceptance wasn't as elusive as you once thought. Back at Jack's apartment, you two snuggled up on the couch. His phone pinged with a text from one of the guys. “Hey take a look at this y/n…” Jack said as he shifted his phone to be your view. “Bratters girl, Nicole, wants to see if you wanna go to the WAGs luncheon thing before the game tomorrow. Look at my girl making friends and shit!” He exclaimed while pinching your cheeks. You pushed your head into his chest to hide your smile.

Today, you hurdled more than you could have if you were to do it alone. Jack brings out the best in you, pushing you when you need it. With Jack by your side, facing any uncertainty seemed less daunting. As you settled into bed, wrapped in each other's embrace, you felt a profound sense of contentment wash over you. Tomorrow might bring new challenges, but you knew that as long as you had Jack, you could face them head-on, together.

#jack hughes #jh86 #jack hughes x reader #jack hughes imagine #jack hughes headcannon #simplyhughes #njd #new jersey devils #jack hughes x y/n

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kdramacrybaby · 3 years

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Doom At Your Service (2021)

Genre: Romance, Fantasy

Synopsis: Tak Dong-Kyung learns she is terminally ill after having a day that was already horrible. That night, she drunkenly wishes to bring doom to the world, but never expected her wish to be heard by Doom himself. Bound by a contract with Doom, Dong-kyung has to make a choice that will affect not only her own life, but also the lives of everyone she loves the most.

Episode info: 16 episodes / Runtime around 60 minutes

Lead cast: Park Bo-young (Tak Dong-kyung), Seo In-guk (Myul Mang), Lee Soo-hyuk (Cha Joo-ik), Kang Tae-oh (Lee Hyun-kyu), Shin Do-hyun (Na Ji-na)

Link to watch: You can watch on Viki or Dramacool

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First thing I noticed is that it is a visually pretty drama. The coloring and the way they use a lot of scenic shots - I loved it!

The first couple of episodes are a lot of fun, though they of course have their fair share of sad moments. As the drama progresses, the balance between comedy and tragedy is slowly tilted, and it becomes a lot darker in the later episodes. For the most part, you're either laughing or crying, and the switch between the two can be without warning. Get the tissues ready!

I love Dong-kyung. She tries so hard to stay strong for the people in her life so that they won't have to worry, but she struggles more and more as time passes. She cracks and cracks until she eventually breaks, finally realizing what she actually wants for herself.

The romance is ridiculously cliché and sappy, and I loved every second. The whole 'bicker until they love each other' trope is right up my alley, and the main leads are nothing short of adorable together. There is some power imbalance at first, but they work it out, and it was needed for the story.

Now, this drama deals with death A LOT - mostly as a concept, but it also has some rather graphic scenes here and there. They deal with the idea of death and how to accept it as a part of life beautifully, at least in my opinion. Coming to terms with your own mortality and the unpredictability of life is the overall theme, and it comes and goes as a nice red thread throughout the entire story.

Now for the few things that... sort of bothered me. I do not like love triangles, and though it was not the actual main lead couple, they are still considered main characters, so they got a lot of screen time. I didn't really mind the switch in stories, but considering how much they tried to fit into the main romance story, I sometimes found it odd how they spent so much screen time on the second story.

And that leads me to the overall thing that bothered me. The first few episodes aren't as bad, but the further we get, the more rushed it all feels. Early on, they establish a set timeline and an actual date for when the climax of the drama is supposed to happen - so they limit themselves to how much they can do with the story from the very beginning. And yet it still feels like they tried to fit in a lot more than they probably could, and it ends up feeling rushed. I get that it's supposed to feel rushed and almost erratic because they are running against a ticking clock, but the switch between scenes, moods, and the next point in the story was sometimes very jarring. Some things they just glossed over, even though it felt like they needed to be explained and explored further. It didn't ruin that much for me, but enough that it sometimes left me sitting there, unable to catch up with what was happening. The mood switches almost gave me whiplash from how fast they switched sometimes, but I can see how that could also just be a choice from the director to really hammer through the concept.

Overall, I really did love this drama a lot! It's extremely heartbreaking, but also heartwarming and makes you appreciate the little things in life that much more.

#doom at your service #kdrama #kdrama rec #kdrama review

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