This message is specifically meant for ποΈ (Bed) Anon (whose ask I feel uncomfortable responding to publicly), but also applies to anyone who has recently sent me asks related to shipping-related insecurities.
Shipping is a huge part of being in fandom spaces. People are passionate about what they ship, and itβs perfectly normal to get hyped about it. However, with that passion also comes βshipping warsβ, or disagreements on which ships are βbetterβ than other ships, which ships are and aren't "healthy", etc.
In recent years, the βshipping warsβ have evolved into something far uglier. It used to be okay to just say, "I don't like that ship" and leave it at that, without having to jump through hoops to justify that opinion. But shipping is now often seen as a 1:1 reflection of oneβs character and morals (ie βwhat you consume in fiction must be what you enjoy in real lifeβ). "If you like this bad thing in fiction, then you're an equally bad person!" An example would be like... if you happen to ship two characters who are very toxic with one another, and then someone else claiming that this means you support toxic or abusive relationships irl. Itβs essentially the βplaying violent video games causes violenceβ argument. This has led to many frustrations, as some fans feel as though others are policing fandom or it's not safe to indulge in fiction. Youβre not alone in feeling that way, but unfortunately this is the culture of current fandom spaces and you must adapt by curating your own bubbles.
People who disparage and shame your interests arenβt your real friends. A real friend shouldnβt make you afraid to be around them, and a real friendβs approval isnβt conditional on whether you agree with them or not. A real friend doesnβt make up excuses or redefine words or tropes to try and justify why one ship is or isn't okay. A real friend would let you be excited, even if they personally disagree with whatever it is youβre excited about. A real friend is someone you can disagree with without fear or rejection or being harassed, someone who recognizes there arenβt any objectively βcorrectβ ships. You should reevaluate if you want to stay friends with a person that makes you feel bad for exploring different kinds of dynamics with fictional characters.
Fandom means creativity, freedom, and a near-unlimited escape from perhaps a not-as-pleasant reality. Itβs supposed to be fun, not stressful, and is no different than a kid being unhinged while playing with their Barbies and Kens. Ask yourself: Is this relationship worth maintaining if all it does is bring me stress and worry? If I have to constantly look over my shoulder? Then decide what to do from there. Regardless of what you do next, realize that your place in fandom wonβt vanish; thereβs many like you, and you will eventually make friends who will accept that.
Iβm flattered that so many of you see me as someone you can trust to speak with on this matter. Itβs difficult to find places where you can feel safe and secure enough to share feelings you think you cannot share elsewhere π¦ That being said, I want to reiterate that my blog rules state I donβt want to discuss shipping discourse on this blog. (This is why I tried to speak vaguely and give general advice rather than discuss specific ships or examples.) Please be respectful of that and engage in shipping activities in your own spaces!!
Thank you, ship responsibly, and stay safe out there!! ^^;;
A theory of mine: The characters are a mix of the couple.
Twisted Wonderland isn't an otome game, however I believe the creators like to subtly create the illusion of that possibility. Therefore, I don't believe they would create two distinct characters with the background of the characters they're inspired by being a couple, as that would also create the idea that they are destined for each other.
Therefore, and from what I can already see in a character like Silver, Yana Toboso ends up mixing the two elements of the couple to create a single character.
Silver, in my opinion, is already a mix of Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip. He has narcolepsy, parallel to the spell that put Aurora to sleep, the animals adore him, he's practically the definition of a Disney princess. On Phillip's side, he has horsemanship and swordsmanship skills. Even his battle against Malleus is a parallel to Phillip's battle against Maleficent at the end of the film.
And that's why I also believe that Neige is a mix of Snow White and Prince Florian (apparently he has a name). But since we don't know him well yet, and let's admit that the prince hardly appears in the film to the point of not having a distinct personality, we still don't know which parts of his personality and appearance are from Snow White and which are from the prince.
Following this logic, Prince Rielle (or whoever Twst-Ariel is) will be a mix of Ariel and Eric in terms of appearance, personality, and probably even backstory. The same goes for Twst-Jasmine, which will somehow be a mix of Jasmine and Aladdin. And Twst-Meg will be a mix of Megara and Hercules in some way. This last one might have Meg's silhouette, but Hercules' color palette, for exemple. And the same can happen to the other in terms of appearance.
So that's my theory, let's see if it turns out to be right in the future or not.
i know I said it before but I'll say it again because it's eating me up
Are we gonna get therapy from them or will they ALSO need therapy?
I SWEAR I'm scared for this new update, I just don't know what to expect, I want something fluff, cute, demure, ANYTHING but more angst please, Yana and her staff write AMAZING stories, but you guys can't just dump me more trauma, like, is there really no therapist in that big ass island? Do becoming a wizard take away your rights to see a therapist???
And another question: how is Yuu supposed to meet them? Are they gonna go to RSA because their headmaster suggested it or smth or are THEY gonna come to NRC? (It's going to be a real mess if it's the later)
I have no brain anymore i hope it's really Neige who's mainly Snow White but also Prince Florian inspo (i was thinking about that a lot before all this)
For Riddle I was betweed a hedgehog but then I though "huh Imagine being just a little guy and your name is suddenly Riddle Rabbit Rosehearts."
Leona as a lion I mean, he was assigned lion at birth I couldn't really change much about it. But I will say that if I had to pick another animal for him i'd probably give him a Bear!!
Again, Azul is cheating since he also got assigned octopus at birth but zayum does it fit it him well. I imagine his tentackles can light up like Ursulas in the little mermaid (2023)
(You see the vision????)
Off topic but headcanon that Azul can do some very simple magic tricks with his hat.
Keychains of the Housewardens are up for grabs till the 10th of April!!! (For those asking where Malleus is, he didn't get invited ππBut don't worry he's with his family and will be back in the store in the next two weeks!!!)
THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN EVERYONE FOR THE SUPPORT!!! The Diasomnia keychains are still in production but should be arriving within the next two weeks before being sent off to all the lovely people! Updates will be posted on Ko-Fi!
I loved to think of him as way taller than Riddle just like how the Queen of Hearts was def taller than Alice (I know she was an adult but meh) but the other way around, but having the two of them being short is also so ajdhjshshshsh
OKAY now that I've stopped freaking out, here's, idk, some speculation/inevitably extremely inaccurate guesses for the new boys!! because. I just wanted to draw them even though we don't really know what they look like yet! π€· I am just SO charmed by that fork ancient traditional mercomb in Rielle's hair. incredibly jazzed to meet him and Jasman properly!!
of course now my main focus is on two things:
-> are we gonna get those unique magics? they're not just gonna leave us hanging there, right? right?!
-> I need to see that Alice uniform immediately so I can draw Che'nya in it. he's going to look ridiculous. I can't wait.
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