I have an evil plan to save the world... ☻

When all else fails...Eat the lemons

[ravioliet]

god's weakest soldier is scrolling tumblr instead of being productive or participating in any of their hobbies

[conscious-makes-cowards]

All I wanted was to not have to think about how much food costs... Why was that too much to ask?

[agir1ukn0w]

sorry wasn’t listening, I was thinking about Tadius slowly taking off Ella’s hosiery and worshipping her legs until she wants to scream with desire

[agir1ukn0w]

yeah, I give Ella about a week and a half before she’s climbing this man like a tree

[katblaze]

Ella focused post-canon long post ahead:

I like the idea of Tadius having to reign Ella in when she has a mean streak towards particular peasants who had perpetuated her abuse in the past. The peasants who verbally and physically taunted/abused her. The people who disregarded her pleas and distress, writing it off as madness, violently sending her back to her abusers just to get her out of their sight. Because her circumstance and uncleanliness was uncomfortable to be around. Maybe she can't stand to be cordial or impartial to the very same people who she watched drag her mother into the square. Or maybe, at her lowest, she says some unpleasant things about all peasantry, flippantly stereotypes them in a moment of temper. Let's her trauma blossom into rage, into a simmering desire (not necessarily action, mind you) for petty cruelty.

We see her deconstruct a lot of her (admittedly not crazy large) bias against peasant and servantry in the show; this being easier for her to accomplish because she was forced into servitude and squalor herself. For example, one of the first things she jabs at Tadius with is his rank as a servant. She establishes her status and her power over his well-being, potentially his life (and this is important for us to see for her character! this is the first time we see her so confident in her dialog in the show. she is finally reclaiming the autonomy, power, and safety she lacked for potential years, even if this isn't "perfect victim" or kind behavior). This threat could easily have been genuinely fear inducing for Tadius if he hadn't perceived her comment as banter/wit (or he, at the very least, thought she couldn't do anything to him as the prince's right hand servant because she's not from a reputable house). But later, we see her call Tadius "a good man" instead of "a good servant", signifying her growth. She acknowledges where she went wrong in the past and asserts Tadius's position as an equal. Textbook character development.

She also originally vows to the fairy godmother to take vengeance only on those who deserve it, who have taken everything from her and seek to destroy more. She makes clear that her blood lust is for specifically her step family (edit: if Justine and Lucy represent Ella's core values and dreams then Justine establishing kindness to those socially lower to them as an admirable trait makes a whole lotta sense for Ellas character going foward). Hell, she is said to be a good queen by the whole kingdom, implying the peasants favor her rule after she's gained it. She is known by all for her kindness and love which is carried out just as fiercely as her justice.

Does this mean she doesn't have low points? Does this mean that at her lowest Tadius doesn't need to council her and advice her against her (valid, but potentially unfair) anger? That she doesn't let her new found power make it so that, at times, she speaks down to those she deems morally lesser (and could that perception of who is lesser, by this measurement, be influenced by class bias/her past peasant inflicted abuse)? Ella's main character motivation is vengeance in the show, even if her morals are steadfast throughout, I think it would be an interesting conflict between Ella's own ethic values vs. her (again, valid) trauma-induced feelings/vitriol, and how that conflict influences her decisions not only as queen, but interpersonally.

This could also lead to some great tension between Ella and Tadius (who are at this point good friends, partners, or at the VERY least close coworkers). With some communication Tadius would be given better insight into Ella's past, interworkings, and decision making. It would also grant Ella an outlet to talk about all this awful shit that happened to her and how it comes back to affect and shape her presently.

Not to mention Tadius's own trauma regarding aristocrats who belittle their subjects. Maybe at her most cruel (aka in a very bad emotional state) Tadius becomes clinical and emotionally disconnected, just as he was with the prince? Unconsciously or not, sinks back into giving stony irritated advice and doesn't talk to Ella in their normal affable manner for the rest of the day, or longer. Maybe it takes them a while to get to the point of healthy communication because of both of their past isolation (ella is purposely isolated by her supposed "madness" and has no one to talk to, she is overjoyed to vent to a literal frog + no one recognized tadius's wit before ella, implying he is not close enough with anyone for them to know who he is personally) makes it difficult for them to talk in a productive manner at first.

(I do not mean to say this is the only interpretation of Ella's character or the headcanons you should adopt post-cc. Maybe Ella never let's these internal biases (that I've picked up on) influence how she treats her subjects/how she rules. Or, shes developed and grown entirely past them. Maybe Ella and Tadius never have this kind of conflict between them. This is also tackling a very specific negative trait I enjoy exploring, which I personally could see presenting itself in Ella post-canon. I love her. I don't doubt she is a great queen who rules with the working class's benefit, along with the rich's detriment, in mind (in fact, I definitely like to believe she does). I just really like characters having character flaws, even if they are a good person, even if they are the hero, and even past their happily ever after)

[insert--coffeebean]

How do Tadius and Ella have so much chemistry in just one scene it's insane they're so bestiessss

[therandomtoad]

Headcannon Time

Tadius and Ella get married mostly for political reasons. Like, they're a Bi power couple that do love each other, but I'm convinced their (romantic) relationship started politically motivated.

Tadius works for Ella as her PR expert. The kingdom is not going to just accept Ella as their queen, so Tadius and Ella go around the kingdom, talking to citizens, fixing problems, and speaking on issues in an intellectual and mindful way.

Ella, however, gets sick. A lot. Her body had to adjust to troll food, which was damaging her body slowly anyway, and now her digestive system is struggling to adjust to normal food. She tries to show up for her kingdom, but she needs another royal beside her to fill in the gaps when she is so sick that she can't fulfill her royal duties. So, she turns to the only person that makes sense, Tadius. The People are used to Tadius. They grew accustomed to him through the late prince, and eventually became quite fond of him through his work with Ella. He was a natural at public speaking, he was already fully aware of the responsibilities he would be taking on, and he was her advisor of sorts.

So, during a particularly gruesome bought of sickness, while he was helping her back into bed after she hurled her fucking guts up, she asked him. Kind of-

"Marry me."

"My queen, do not say such things while you are in such poor health. Wait until your mind is less clouded by illness."

"How dare you insinuate I can't think clearly," She snapped as he pulled the covers over her. Normally, this would be a lady in waiting's job, but Ella was stubborn and only wanted Tadius helping her while she was sick. Tadius sat in a chair beside her, his usual place while she was sick like this.

"Well, forgive me, but it seems like a completely irrational and frivolous idea, and you are not the kind of person who makes those. Plus, this is the first time you've brought this up, and you aren't really-"

"It's not frivolous or irrational. The truth of the matter is-" She let out a cough, "the truth is, I need a king. This is the second time I've been so debilitated this month and the fourth since I was crowned Queen. I can't ensure these boughts of sickness will ever go away, let alone that they'll stop soon. I need a partner to help run the kingdom while I'm sick. Someone I can trust. Someone who will be responsible and keep morale high. You are the only person who fits the description."

Tadius sat quietly, letting Ella's proposal sink in. After a while, he spoke up. "Do you think I'm cut out for it?"

"Why wouldn't you be? You basically taught me how to be Queen. The people love yo-" a coughing jag interrupted her, one that left her gasping for air. Immediately he rushed to her side. He rubbed her back to soothe her lungs and let her lay on his chest while she regained her strength.

"I'll marry you, Ella." She looked up at him.

"Really?" She asked weakly.

"If you're convinced it'll be good for the kingdom, then how can I say no to you?" He said, giving her a small hug. Of course, he left out the part where he wouldn't object to having a wife as beautiful and intelligent as her.

So, they announced their engagement and a mere month later (they chose to get married as quickly as possible while Ella was in good health), they were married<3

Andddddddd this lowkey turned into a bit of a fanfic, but I love these little goobers and I think about them constantly.

[darkstormyseabunny]

They've taken over my brain, have my brain rot. <3

[write-nerdy-to-me]

So, you must be pleased. The prince is looking for a bride. He'll choose you, obviously. Really? What makes it so obvious? Well, who wouldn't?

[starsfic]

AU where the Prince survives except, once the trolls are dead, Ella refuses to marry him. Her desire to marry him- once she met him- was based off the power she could gain to defeat the trolls and...well, the trolls are dead.

And that should be it, except the Prince has decided Ella is his One True Love and decides to win her back. And by "win her back", he sends Tadius over every week or so with another elaborate gift and the same speech.

This would be humiliating because the renewed House of Ashmore start knowing when Tadius is going to show up. And it is- Ella definitely sells the first few gifts to hire staff to help clean up the house and gain some nicer clothes- bit over time, Ella and Tadius are more distracted by talking to each other.

One day, Tadius returns with a letter.

It's his resignation letter.

[universefulloflove]

Ella’s wit, in this scene especially with Tadius, really made her a stand out portrayal of such a classic chatacter (+ of course Bryce’s singing which is a while ‘nother level)

[automaticheartcrusade]

Hello Elladius/Tadella shippers, I give you this prompt idea:

AU where Ella was able to marry the Prince, and Tadius is forced to stand by and watch her be miserable, suffering at the responsibilities of being a queen and wife. One night he can’t take it anymore, he’s standing outside of the royal bedroom with a knife, thinking “it’s for the queen, I have to do this for her”- planning to kill the Prince in his sleep, only once he sneaks in, he’s faced with Ella who is also holding a knife to the sleeping Prince’s neck. And the two just…stare at each other.

[miss-constelia-deactivated20251]

Your honor, they're adorable.

How would their ship name be? Elladius? Tadmore? Tadiella?

[conscious-makes-cowards]

It's my 15 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

Just woe

[conscious-makes-cowards]

Stay out of my life, stay out of my town, you don't belong here and they aren't your friends they are just picking on you everytime they see you.

They hope you pay for dinner, they listen to your stories and they laugh and laugh and tell all the other people you used to know about it and they laugh and laugh.

Stay away, please

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Craving Routine and Structure But Not Being Able to Do It

Neurodivergent_lou

[nitewrighter]

Me: I don't get it. I thought I was doing a lot better than I was a few years ago. I'm like 10 times more on top of things than I used to be. How does everything feel terrible now?

The Tiny Me in OSHA-approved Hi-Vis Gear Who lives in my brain and pulls all the levers: Boss, it's the fascism. You're completely gunked up with cortisol due to the fact that your entire daily life is now underscored with a haunting awareness of the rapid erosion of your rights, dignity, and any and all social safety nets, and you're also bearing witness to the most vulnerable people immediately being persecuted. This creates a natural stress response that basically means you're going to continue having memory and organizational problems, as well as emotional imbalances.

Me: BUT I HAVE A BULLET JOURNAL AND I MEDITATE NOW.

Tiny OSHA Me: BOSS, THE FASCISM.