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Okay, we got a new one, boys.
Close enough welcome back Chekov's gun.
Prev you can’t bury this in your own tags
I also like the idea of showing something as a problem before it’s shown as a strength. Almost every character trait has two sides, and by showing the “bad” side first, it sets things up to not only make sense, but to also be very satisfying.
Your post about Batman being the Gordon Ramsay of heroes has enlightened me. I have become a new person. I’ve been watching Gordon Ramsay clips imagining its batman.
Please give me more of Gordon Ramsay Batman who has attitude and sass and newer heroes are scared of him and the kids adore him
Bruce: Right. Which one of you tactical geniuses approved this “stealth” mission?
Barry: It worked!
Bruce: Worked? You ran into a laser grid like it was a charity marathon. I’ve seen toddlers with better spatial awareness.
Bruce, at Diana: Why did you throw the tank?
Diana: It was in my way.
Bruce: So is traffic. We don’t flip the motorway every time we’re mildly inconvenienced.
Damian: I neutralized the ringleader in under thirty seconds.
Bruce: Efficiency is good. Next time, fewer cracked ribs.
Damian: Understood, Father.
Stephanie: I messed up the grapple landing.
Bruce: Did you get back up?
Stephanie: Yeah.
Bruce: Then you learned something. That’s what counts.
Bruce, to the sidekicks: OK, hit the showers, I'll do gear checks for you and please, don't forget to hydrate. I brought juice.
Hal, salty: He told them to hydrate.
Barry, heartbroken:He told me to “run faster or retire.”
Bruce, at the kids: Mistakes happen. What matters is you improve. You protect people. You did me proud.
Jason: Even me?
Bruce: Especially you.
mmm omlet
Duke Thomas and Jason Todd my beloveds
This TikTok by @higginsfirm made me realize I need a fic where there is a way to open pokeballs without using them so you can make little enclosures for your Pokémon for when you’re traveling
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Something I just realized:
The Grace siblings meeting satyrs were different and not just by having different saytrs.
When Thalia met Grover she was the one he was supposed to take to camp and had gained two others he wasn’t expecting. (Luke and Annabeth).
Meanwhile Hedge had only been meant to take two demigods and had pretty much had only two (Piper and Leo) the entire time before suddenly gaining a third one. (Jason).
I also think it’s interesting that all three unexpected demigods were blonde.
I also just realized that both of the ones that died had a scar on their face and blue eyes and there was nothing Thalia could do to stop it.
Do with that what you will.
Something I just realized:
The Grace siblings meeting satyrs were different and not just by having different saytrs.
When Thalia met Grover she was the one he was supposed to take to camp and had gained two others he wasn’t expecting. (Luke and Annabeth).
Meanwhile Hedge had only been meant to take two demigods and had pretty much had only two (Piper and Leo) the entire time before suddenly gaining a third one. (Jason).
I also think it’s interesting that all three unexpected demigods were blonde.
This is random but something I’ve realized I’ve never seen before in the “the most falls” pjo fics is fics about the government not taking to the existence of demigods. I say this because many fics have Percy or whoever is the main character say that they ‘don’t really count as metas’. Lowkey really curious how it would turn out.
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My only question is if I can choose digital instead of paper. Because I 100% can pull out procreate and draw I just hate doing full drawings on paper.
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Disclaimer I am in high school so the actual scientificy stuff in this post probably isn’t fully accurate despite my slight obsession with speculative evolution & biology
Random thought but I think it makes sense for mermaids to be lighter in skin tone.
Not just because the lack of light under the ocean would cause less pigment (or did lighter skin tones happen because of lack of sunlight considering Africa has been found to be the origin of humanity? Either way that part of my point still stands, I guess? I don’t know) - and this is of course assuming we’re giving the mermaids human skin - but because being brighter in color gives the effect of “I’m loud and easily seen in a dark habitat, this makes me dangerous and you shouldn’t try to eat me because I’m probably poisonous”
Granted if you take away lighter variations of skin it WOULD still work. I just put the last paragraph because darker skin tones in humans tend to be due to sun exposure so I would recommend probably making them all black (exception made for albinos because albinos occur in most (if not all) species of animals). Also having black/darker skinned mermaids ALSO makes sense from an evolutionary standpoint due to many species evolving to be darker for a stealth advantage.
Now if we’re giving them inhuman skin/more aquatic like skin, they should either have bright colored skin like coral, teal, pure white, pink, etc. OR really dark colors like blood red, navy blue, forest green, pure black, etc. or whatever colors occur naturally in fish/aquatic animals.
Hell make bright and dark skin tones. Play around with evolution. Even with regular skin pigmentation. (Just please look into speculative evolution, it’s really cool and it would make it seem more realistic for whatever path you take).
` * 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 : 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴. 𝘯𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩. 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥 (+ 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦) 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦.
𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 -
01. avoids eye contact or looking at the floor. 02. wringing hands together in silence. 03. fidgeting with the hem of their shirt, unable to stay still. 04. looking at receiver in long silence before looking away. 05. silently leaves a folded note on the table in front of the other. 06. touches the others arm but pulls back out of guilt.
𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 -
01. slams fist onto a table without saying a word. 02. exhaling sharply through their nose and clenching their jaw. 03. throws an object across the room. 04. crossing their arms tightly, digging fingers into their own skin. 05. pacing the room with heavy steps. 06. glares at the other with a clenched fist.
𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 -
01. gently pushing stray hair behind the others ear. 02. resting their forehead against the others. 03. cups the others face with both hands. 04. pressing a kiss to the others forehead in silence. 05. lingering touches against the others face. 06. wraps their arms around the other from behind and rests their head on the others shoulder.
𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 -
01. wiping their eyes before someone can notice. 02. pressing their face into a pillow to muffle sobs. 03. pulls the other into a desperate hug and wont let go. 04. silently reaching for the others hand, needing comfort. 05. walks into the room with red-rimmed eyes and no words.
𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 -
01. spins the other around without warning in a hug. 02. links arms with the other and tugs them along happily. 03. provides the other with a handmade gift. 04. tackles the other in a sudden and joyful hug. 05. kisses the others cheek unexpectedly and grins.
𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 -
01. backing away slowly and looking for exits. 02. hiding behind the other and peeking around. 03. flinches at sudden movement from the other. 04. presses their back against the wall with eyes darting around the room. 05. jumps at a noise and instinctively grabs the others hand.
𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠
01. tucks a blanket gently around the other person's shoulders. 02. applies a bandage with slow and deliberate care. 03. brings them food and water and watches to ensure they eat. 04. runs fingers through their hair in efforts to soothe. 05. rubs soothing circles on the others back while they cry. 06. stays silently by the others side in support without saying a word.
𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠
01. raises a hand but hesitates. 02. grips the others arm a bit too tightly. 03. pushes the other away with more force than necessary. 04. turns their back on the other to begin walking away without a word. 05. rips a shared photo in half without a word. 06. steps in closely with cold and narrowed eyes.
hi! do u have any tips on how to characterize batfam characters?
noo im newgen im newgen! i scream as they drag me into a white padded room.
These are personally what I think of when im writing batfamfics/how i would chracterize them based on the knowlefge i have right now... KEEEP in mind im like a baby to the fandom unlike some other writers so excuse me if im wrong/take this w a grain of salt + CHARACTERIZATION MAY CHANGE BASED ON THE SCENARIO!!!
For Bruce he's calm and collected in any situation, barely showing traces of shock. As Brucie, he's captivating, seductive. A mask of emotions, only to fool the public—a bit oblivious maybe, but it's all in the charm. As Bruce Wayne, he would try his best to care for his boys but with the work of Batman + Wayne enterprise piling up, he's a little absent in their lives, unless their on patrol, and he feels guilty for it. He struggles with parenting because the only guardian he had growing up was Alfred. As Batman he's stoic, but still shows empathy even if its only with his actions (obviously—hes a hero LOL), yet despite his stoic-ness he has a veryyyy big soft spot for his children and even if it doesn't seem like it, he truly does love them. Very much a stickler for rules.
Dick Grayson is like the happy one, basically. Of course he's not always going to be happy, but I think he'd be the one to try and see the 'positive' side of things—a coping mechanism for all the trauma he's endured. He hides his problems behind humors and half-hearted smiles. Similar to Bruce, I would think he's quite busy with Bludhaven + teen titans, but he likes interacting with his family. When he was younger, I feel like he definitely felt like he was in Bruces shadow—a mere sidekick. But now that he's Nightwing, it symbolizes his growth as a person, how he's becoming his own. More compassionate than the rest, but I can also see it being a faux sometimes. Like, sometimes he feels the need to be the 'happy' and cheer everyone else up because if he doesn't, who will?
Jason Todd, on the other hand, is the one I always characterized as the angsty one. A little similar to Bruce, in some ways, even if he doesn't like it. A little snarky at times, but its all in good fun. More of a headcanon but I would think his mentality is a little below his age due to his death and resurrection. Also very defensive and guarded /w his personality after his death. For sure messed up in the head and tons, and tons of unresolved problems, which explains his anger issues. His pent up anger + defensive nature causes him to 'explode' randomly, especially when he's stressed. Doesn't follow Bruces no-killing rule, and Bruce likes when people follow his instructions; he does things his own way—part of why there's still a drift between him and Bruce. (plus Jason still has a little bit of a grudge /w the whole Joker thing). Yet despite all of this, he's still the same Robin before he died, the same Robin that craves Bruces approval, which adds onto the resentment he has. He doesn't want Bruces validation but can't help the need to want, like a very toxic love. The two of them are getting better, though. Other than that he's pretty laid-back for the most part. take this one especially with a bunch of salt. Jason, to me, is the hardest to write—like lowk, i don't even know how he would react in the situations I write. I tried my best RIP.
Tim Drake is the nerd of the group. Think: batcomputers, sciency-stuff, gadgets, etc. He's not as strong as the rest of the family but makes up for it with his brains. He found out who Batman and the rest of the robins were on his own, so its safe too assume he's also really analytical, eyeing peoples body movements and how they behave for any clues. He would be the best detective out of the family, and tbh I feel like he's a little insecure about that. Not for being the 'best detective' but the fact that he feels its all he's really good for—his smarts. He has a sense of pressure to live up to the name of the other Robins. I also characterize him as a workaholic—once he sets his mind too something, he won't stop, similar to Bruce in a way—because of the pressure that he feels, like he needs to prove his worth somehow. Also, about the coffee thing, I know some people are annoyed at people characterizing him as a coffee addict but lowk I don't mind. Just to be safe you'll see him drinking more tea in my fics than caffeine.
Damian Wayne is Bruces actual child so theres a special bond between them. You'll see some similarities in the two personalities—maybe their stoic nature, or they way the carry themselves. He also spends time with Bruce the most so it's bound too happen regardless. He's very sharp and sardonic with his words, and to put it plainly, yes he is a bit of a 'brat' (and no, not in the charlixcx way); and just like Bruce, Damian is 100% stubborn. Of course, he's slowly becoming less arrogant now being surrounded by his siblings. He's learning how to love and trust after being trained as an assassin for so many years—trust being the very thing he's cautious of. I can see him also feeling out a place in the manor sometimes, especially being the newest edition of the family. The rest of the family has known each other for longer, and he feels as if he's intruding on something special. He's a little dense sometimes and isn't as sociable as Dick may be due to his harsh upbringings. Theres also a bit of lingering pride he has, not on purpose though, he just can't help it.
Once again, i'm like not a seasonal veteran of batfam so don't quote me for any of this—this is personally how I like to view them. Is some of this just headcanon? probably idk LOL.
new fic in the works teehee
Do you have any headcannons for Steph Harper and Cassandra :]
• They collectively have the most horrendous taste in pizza toppings and will order it to avoid sharing with anyone else. I'm talking brussels sprouts, strawberries, kale, Nutella...
• Steph and Harper teach Cass how to use social media for the sole purpose of unleashing her into the wild
• They put speedometers on things that don't need one. The stove. The recliner. Dick.
• Cass and Harper always cover for Steph when she gets sidetracked on patrols, but they always get caught because they can never agree on a cover story
• Girls' night for them is Mario Kart, junk food, and prank calling the League of Assassins business line
• Steph and Cass always offer to babysit Harper's grown-ass brother but never Bruce's literal child
• They meal prep together on busy weeks. Once again, there is zero coordination involved
• Cass is a legal batkid, Steph is an honorary one, but Harper has no explanation for why she has her own shelf in the Manor's fridge
“Harper has no explanation for why she has her own shelf in the Manors fridge”
Are there multiple fridges in the Manor for snacks or just one REALLY tall fridge??
This is really random but I love the idea of kids in pjo who are legacy of another god while a child of another god (Frank is an example) having powers inherited from both mesh together.
And one example I had of how this could play out is a child of Kronos and legacy of Apollo (or vice versa) being able to manipulate time so that everything that happens happens to the beat of a song that they’re listening to. (Ie each step would be on beat, each slash etc.)
In Defense of Cassie Hobbes
Cassie Hobbes is so underrated in her own book series.
Everyone is always talking about the love triangle but never talk about Cassie's individual character.
They'll talk about everyone's else's traumatic backstories but never mention how Cassie had found her own mother's murder scene and spent years not knowing what happened to her. They'll just say that Cassie wasn't as traumatised as the other Naturals, so her pain isn't as valid.
They'll talk about how Cassie was being rude to Michael for not answering his question at the end of Killer Instinct, but fail to mention how Michael only cared about her getting with Dean and not that she'd almost been killed. They'll just say that she was being a "bitch" for not picking him when he could've been so good to her.
It's rarely brought up how, when her "mother's body" was found, Lia (not slander) told her to not make a big deal about it because it "wasn't her turn" to be having issues. The person Cassie had been searching for was "found dead" and she was practically told to just "suck it up".
And even after finding out her mother was still alive, and being held captive by a murderous cult, Cassie ended up having to kill her just so she'd be free. The person Cassie had been searching for, thought had died, found out was alive, still ended up losing her in the end.
And yet, people will tell you that Cassie Hobbes is nothing more than a "whiny bitch" who couldn't pick between two boys. But when she did, it wasn't the boy they preferred, so they still hated on her for picking the "wrong" option.
Cassie Hobbes is not a "whiny bitch" who was mean for not choosing Michael. She's a strong-willed person who'd been traumatised from her mother's disappearance and joined the Naturals program in hopes of finding her/helping others so they didn't experience the pain she went through with her mother's disappearance.
Her pain was just as valid as the others in the program. Don't downplay it just because you personally don't think she suffered like everyone else. EVERYONE in the program had experienced something traumatic, and downplaying any of them is just terrible.
All in all, I love Cassie with my whole heart. She's a brave person who, despite everything she went through in the series, still managed to be a compassionate, loving person. All she wanted was the best for those around her. She's not the evil person that people make her out to be.
Love you, Cassie Hobbes <333
I would like to add:
We are in Cassie’s head the entire time. We are seeing everything through Cassie’s eyes including how she sees herself.
Cassie thinks her emotions are not as important as the others. She was willing to risk herself for a woman she’d met merely weeks ago just because her friend (now boyfriend) cared about her. Cassie would gladly sacrifice herself for her friends and people she cares about and then wonder why they were all worried even if she knew why.
Cassie’s whole character is built on her caring. Caring so much that Agent Sterling has tell her not to care so much about cases that she loses sight of saving other people as well.
She sees everyone else’s pain and thinks that because she had a family that cared their pain is innately more important than hers. She sees her father’s family that cares for her and feels guilty for not loving them like she did her mother.
Cassie is an unreliable narrator but no one realizes it because she gives accurate details about everything until it gets to how much her pain matters. How much that she matters. We see her pain but brushes over it because it’s “not [her] turn” to feel pain. We don’t see it matters because she herself doesn’t think it matters.
Unique Fantasy Jobs
As much as I love royals, witches, rebels and assassins, there are other jobs out there for your fantasy heroes! Here's a quick list to stir some new ideas - some are real historical and lesser known jobs, other are 100% from fantasyland.
