IT'S NOT A MATTER OF WINNING OR LOSING. IN THE WORLD, THERE ARE HUNDREDS, THOUSANDS OF FLOWERS . . . . BUT I DON’T BELIEVE IT’S SOMETHING TO BE ARBITRARILY DETERMINED WHETHER PEONIES OR IRISES ARE MORE BEAUTIFUL.
#poizunmeido : japanese meaning for poison maiden. ⸻ A study of a girl named Maomao, who grew up in the red light district and was sold to the palace. Endowed with an insatiable curiosity about remedies, herbs and poisons, as well as taught in the art of manipulation and knowledge of the lives of prostitutes. In the palace she now solves murders and by chance finds out the dark secrets of the palace and those who live there.
canon based but with a more darker details. aged up for obvious reasons. trigger warnings included. english & german. open for plotting, just please interact only if you 21+.
Well, folks, I got canned.
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things are pretty dire. please help if you can, even if it's just a reblog.
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Anyway, time for the analysis of Croc's office because Im crazy
Rev ^^
So, in the anime/manga, it's a very large office. Obviously big enough to fit a seastone cage in plus his meeting table plus his desk. The room is huge. More akin to a ballroom than an 'office'. It's also surrounded by the bananawani aquarium, which we can see it is literally one giant square room that looks to be located under one of the support pillars that make up Rain Dinners, with a single tube/hallway leading back up to the main floor
There isn't too much in way of decor, minus the very large windows that look out into the lake. It's not really an 'office'. More of a big, grand hall. I could see it being used for balls or galas in a different world, or a place he'd entertain foreign diplomats. It does give big 'Bond Villain' vibes. Which he is. Croc is a Bond Villain. Only thing missing was him petting a tiny baby bananawani in his lap when he spun his chair around.
But. Anyway. Let's look at what we could see from the OPLA office
Very 1930s noir villain mobster here. Lots of Browns and Greens and Gold Bronze. VERY masculine. Sir Crocodile, king of the desert, with his hyper masculine fur coat, big gaudy rings,smoking on a cigar, and masculine interior. I see you, you very performative masculine self. ((*cough* internalized misogyny transman *cough cough*)) You know that man smells like cigar smoke and a really expensive, woodsy cologne. It's giving 'machismo', but I don't ever see Croc being misogynistic to others. He's misogynistic to himself. It's to show off and display to others 'im a man. A powerful man. A wealthy and powerful man."
I am unsure if the seastone prison will also be located here because this is an actual office. We see Robin meet with Wapol here, so there's the meeting room, but it's still a small, confined place. I imagine when Croc reveals himself to the Officer Agents it'll be in this room.
the space is also giving 'speak easy' to me, here. The darker, warmer colors are typically seen as more of a 'comfort' or 'relaxed' spot. A space where a man like Crocodile might come and unwind, smoke a cigar, drink his whiskey, and do business. It's a comfort for HIM, not necessarily a comfort for anyone else. It's also meant to show off.
A lot of men's personal offices are meant to be seen as a way to show off wealth and prestige to their contemporaries. The low lighting might be because he's sensitive to bright lights ((also the colorblind thing)), but it creates a 'den' like atmosphere. Again, reminding me of a speakeasy. A place where things have to be secret and hush hush and private.
(Shout out to the Green Lady lounge here in town. The vibes are immaculate, but you'll be damned if you see your date in there))
Rewatching the reveal scene, I noticed this
leather chair with what appears to be antelope antlers. Hunting aesthetic is also big for this kind of space. Again. Machismo. Manliness. Intimidate your underlings.
It's interesting he has a round desk, as round typically means 'meet me at my level' and I expected him to have large, rectangle desk made of wood. Though, I expect wood also just wouldn't handle well in that place cause its in the desert and it's underwater. The desk is very steampunky though and reminds me of this set of furniture I've always really wanted in my house.
Industrial. Man made. It's giving 'captain of industry' to me, which makes me think of men like Carenegie or Rockefeller. Could also lead into a play of 'robber baron', as he is a thief stealing all the water and keeping it for himself in his City of Dreams.
The port hole around his head like a halo, with all the ornate crocodiles pointing towards him like 'yes, its me. Crocodile. I'm the Crocodile. The big predator, center of the room'.
Also we can see on his desk what appears to be the hourglass he uses when fighting Luffy the first time "You have three minutes". Whiskey glass, too. That lamp is very '1930s'. It's giving Art Deco. More 'noir' vibes. Matches with his Crime Boss Mafiasto vibe, as that was kinda the thing in that era.
And here is the part where I explain I lost myself in the sauce so I don't have a conclusion, but take these thoughts on his design and hopefully you can see the vision. Mafiasto film noir villain who oozes machismo, wants to show off he's big and powerful, and oozes a sophisticated charm. Dangerous. Like wading into a crocodile pit.
𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄, 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐀 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐍 𝐀𝐒 𝐊𝐈𝐌 𝐀𝐄𝐇𝐖𝐀 , 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆. Though her father had many children, she was one of the few born to his Queen Consort and thusly favored. The king hesitated to marry her off as he did with his other daughters, but eventually he gave her as a bride to a high-ranking member of the Yi family, a clan of great power and esteem. The marriage was intended to further secure the allegiance of the Yi to the crown; a relationship that had grown somewhat tenuous due to fears the Yi might try to usurp the Kim rulership. But Aehwa herself was opposed to the union. Though she did her duty and married her betrothed without complaint, it's widely noted that the once-jovial princess became withdrawn, spending most of her days plucking away at her gayageum in solitude. Her singing could often be heard throughout the halls of the palace, and many would stop to listen to her hauntingly angelic voice.
Aehwa's loneliness did not last, however, as she grew fond of the company of Yi Namkyu; a high-ranking general in her father's army and the cousin of her husband. The two began an affair that lasted for many months, and Aehwa fell deeply in love. Many believed the princess's returned joy was a sign that she had settled into her marriage at last, but her husband grew suspicious. Though he was unable to catch her in the act, he had his servants bring him proof of Aehwa's infidelity. When he confronted her, it quickly became clear to her that there was no escape for her — but she could still protect Namkyu, as they had no proof of her lover's identity.
No matter how hard she was pressed to betray him, she held firm and kept his secret, swearing she would take her lover's name to her grave. She was brought before her father for her crime, who, in his great shame for his daughter's indiscretions, gave her the choice of public punishment or a quiet death to avoid further disgrace upon his court. Aehwa chose the latter. As Namkyu was away leading a military campaign at the time, the two never got to say goodbye, and Aehwa was long dead by the time he returned to Seorabeol.
Aquela é Hannah Cecile Abbott Longbottom, bruxa puro-sangue. Em 1999 tem 19 anos e é aluna da Lufa-Lufa em Hogwarts, cursando o nono ano. Além disso, atua como monitora da casa e faz parte da Armada de Dumbledore, Clube de Poções e Clube de Feitiços. Já em 2026, Hannah é curandeira em Hogwarts e proprietária do Caldeirão Furado.
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história:
Como uma das Sacred Twenty-Eight, os Abbott construíram um nome respeitado ao longo de gerações, tanto pelo trabalho como historiadores e jornalistas quanto pelos empreendimentos e propriedades que mantêm, especialmente no Beco Diagonal. Depois da Primeira Guerra Bruxa, passaram a se afastar naturalmente das famílias mais extremistas, preferindo preservar a reputação de discrição pela qual sempre foram conhecidos. Foi nesse ambiente que Hannah cresceu, dividindo a infância entre a casa da família e as frequentes visitas ao Beco Diagonal. Nascida em uma geração em que os Abbott já não seguiam a tradição dos casamentos arranjados, cresceu em um lar tranquilo, com pais presentes e cercada por afeto. Sempre foi curiosa, gostava de participar da rotina da família em todos os tipos de atividades, se tornando extremamente habilidosa. Ao entrar em Hogwarts, foi selecionada para a Lufa-Lufa, tornando-se uma das primeiras Abbott a fazer parte da casa. Logo encontrou interesse por Feitiços, Poções, Herbologia e Trato das Criaturas Mágicas. Era dedicada, organizada e costumava cobrar de si muito mais do que dos outros, o que fez da ansiedade uma companhia constante sempre que sentia que não estava correspondendo às próprias expectativas. Ainda assim, seu esforço acabou sendo reconhecido quando foi escolhida como monitora da Lufa-Lufa. Aos quatorze anos, ganhou um irmão mais novo, assumindo naturalmente um papel de cuidado dentro de casa. Dois anos depois, a morte da mãe nas mãos de um Comensal da Morte mudou completamente a rotina da família. Hannah passou alguns meses afastada de Hogwarts enquanto o pai reorganizava a vida dos Abbott, ajudando a cuidar do irmão e descobrindo que os pais, apesar da postura discreta que sempre demonstraram, também atuavam contra o avanço de Voldemort. Desde então, passou a enxergar a guerra de forma muito mais próxima, encontrando na Armada de Dumbledore uma maneira de fazer a própria parte, mesmo sabendo que proteger quem ama nem sempre seria suficiente. Depois da guerra e da formatura, Hannah concluiu sua formação como curandeira e começou a trabalhar no St. Mungus, levando adiante um interesse que cultivava desde Hogwarts, principalmente após a morte da mãe. Pouco tempo depois, assumiu a administração do Caldeirão Furado, um dos empreendimentos da família, após a morte do antigo gerente. Dedicou-se a preservar a história do lugar enquanto o transformava em um ambiente acolhedor e seguro para quem passasse por ali. Foi também onde construiu sua família, passando a morar nos aposentos acima do estabelecimento. Mesmo conciliando a rotina do Caldeirão com a maternidade, nunca deixou completamente a área da cura. Com o negócio já estabilizado, decidiu voltar a atuar como curandeira e aceitou uma vaga na enfermaria de Hogwarts. A escola que um dia a acolheu tornou-se, anos depois, o lugar onde pôde reunir tudo o que mais valorizava: cuidar das pessoas, acompanhar o crescimento de novas gerações de bruxos e permanecer próxima da família, enquanto Neville seguia lecionando Herbologia.
personalidade:
Durante a adolescência, Hannah era uma pessoa gentil, leal e muito dedicada, mas também carregava uma forte necessidade de pertencer e provar seu valor. Tinha muito orgulho da Lufa-Lufa e, em alguns momentos, esse sentimento a tornava mais competitiva e influenciável do que gostaria de admitir. Podia se deixar levar por rumores ou pela vontade de defender aquilo em que acreditava, mesmo quando suas conclusões não eram as mais justas. Ainda assim, sua intenção raramente vinha de maldade, mas sim do medo de falhar ou de não conseguir proteger aqueles ao seu redor. Acostumada a cuidar dos outros, também tinha dificuldade em reconhecer seus próprios limites e era muito mais exigente consigo mesma do que com qualquer outra pessoa. Na vida adulta, Hannah aprendeu a equilibrar melhor a sensibilidade e o senso de responsabilidade que sempre fizeram parte dela. A guerra e as perdas que enfrentou a tornaram mais madura e consciente, sem diminuir sua gentileza ou desejo de ajudar. Ainda mantém a tendência de assumir mais responsabilidades do que deveria e, por vezes, tenta resolver os problemas de todos antes dos próprios, mas se tornou uma presença acolhedora e confiável para aqueles ao seu redor.
