Idk if anyone else has brought this up but am I the only one who thought Pomni was going to shoot herself at the beginning of her confrontation with Jax? Like when she turned away from him with the gun still in her hands?
Let me start by saying that she heavily considered it.
Now let's dive into this with the moments just before this scene occurred. Not only did he hit her below the belt regarding something she was already insecure about: the "you're a cartoon clown, how can I take you seriously?" was just the tip of the iceberg before everything started snowballing. Then not once, but TWICE, did Jax hit an insecurity of hers. And what's that second insecurity, you might be asking? Falling to abstraction and being forgotten.
It was showcased to us in Episode 2 during her nightmare sequence; how scared she was at being replaceable, being forgotten about with no one to help her as she's abstracting; that nobody cared about her and the only people she thought that might had abandoned her, mocking her. Jax going as far as to say, with a smile on his face, "I don't even remember her name, honestly". These were her perceptions on how they viewed her.
So when Pomni finally asked him, directly, if she were to abstract tomorrow, what would he do? That really set the nail in the coffin for her to mentally start teetering. "I'd move on. And probably forget all about you." He confirmed that silent insecurity, all while smiling at her. So, in her head, as if it became all too real and hard to even LOOK at him anymore after he stabbed her verbally where it hurt, probably unknowingly. She defeatedly said "okay, okay, I .. understand".
So why didn't she shoot Jax in anger? Why didn't she shoot herself to make a point?
Let's touch on these points together. Why didn't Pomni shoot herself? Because everyone thought she was going to - even Jax. He watched her every movement. From her reaction to what he had to say down to her turning around and looking at the gun, mildly lifting it. His eyes looked at her, and then the gun. That's why he doubled down and rectified that she "couldn't just take a joke" because he didn't want her to shoot herself; especially over a guy like him.
But it wasn't a joke to Pomni. That was fucked up and it hurt. It's subtle; you can see the moment that hurt turned into anger instead.
So why didn't she shoot Jax or herself? She had every justification under her belt to do it, to react in anger and show him his just comeuppance. So, why didn't she?
I'll tell you why. Because the guns weren't meant for that. They were meant to be used to have fun and let loose. Even Jax preached that to her, himself; because she didn't want to shoot and hurt her friends. But none of this is real, right? She was under the impression that him helping her grow more confidence was for them to have fun together, essentially LARP and play characters together. He can be the "funny" archetype and she can be the "evil" archetype. All for the sake of having fun.
But she didn't realize that Jax BELIEVED that that's all he was. That he wasn't a human like them, just some cartoon character. She initially thought he was playing a role for the sake of having fun together; that's why him saying he's "the funny one" stuck so heavily with her throughout the episode. Because she got to see for herself that he WASN'T - he wasn't just some hollow shell with no substance underneath. She saw him, for him; firsthand, she got to see through his charade and she wasn't going to believe it or allow him to believe it either. She learned a lot about him that adventure and he never once denied it, just brushed it off.
If she was going to shoot him, it was supposed to be on mutual terms to have fun as friends. NOT based on his own agenda to confirm his own insecurities to himself that he was some irredeemable monster inside that everyone hated. Just some throwaway character that nobody cared about. And this is also when she realizes that shooting herself wouldn't have had any lasting impression on him, to get him to realize. It would only prove his own point. So, she needed to drive home a point that would stick with him.
Anger was a good enough motivator; because she cared about him, she saw him as her friend and even though he hurt her, she KNEW he didn't mean it. He was deflecting, pushing her away, saying anything to make her see him in a negative light. And it frustrated the hell out of her. Because he's NOT THE FUNNY ONE. He's not just some archetype to slap on himself and wear it proud like a badge. He was a human, he was a person before whatever got him to this point. And what better than to get him to come to terms with that other than beating his ass about it?
She never once said she was doing this for anything. She wanted to prove a point. That point was: that he still, through everything, had humanity under the mask he had so held up tight to his face. And that point at the end of the day was for him to come to terms with that and realize that he's real. That's he's human just like she is. It takes a human with emotions to care. Pomni half expected him to fight back - come on, you're the funny one, after all! Wouldn't it be funny to fight her back? But he didn't. He didn't and he realized that. And her point was proven without her having to say a word. His whole ruse was shattered. This "cartoon villain" he wanted to be so badly.
And that's why he had to double down verbally and mention "you think I didn't fight you back was because I secretly CARE about you?" Exactly that. She didn't say that. You did. Because you do. She just needed to knock some sense into you for you to get it through your head.
He has feelings, he has emotions, he cares. And she saw that. Whether he wanted her to or not. And that's why shooting herself or shooting Jax in the end wouldn't have made any lasting impression or sense for their development to get this point and realization driven into his head.
Character in general: Okay, I'm going to say this broadly but I actually don't know many of your muses besides the spare few but I just am so in love with you (platonically) that I do anything for you.
How they play them: I'm going to say this mainly with Beelzebub in mind but GOD, you're another writer that I admire who so wholeheartedly puts your absolute ALL into your muses. The love absolutely shows incredibly. I may not know a lot of them, but anyone you ever want to throw my way, I'd love to. ❤️💙
The Mun: Kimba is everything; she's one of the few I absolutely trust with my entire soul. I can be a piece of myself that I don't readily allow others to see but when I need to vent, she's always there for me. I open up about my daughter and hardships and she never judges or sees me any differently. I owe Kimba my life and beyond.
Do I:
RP with them: WE USED TO. Not as much as I'd love to be writing with her fantastic writing; but I'm patient and am always excited to get anything from her. <3
Want to RP with them: TILL THE END OF TIME, BITCH. YOU'RE STUCK WITH ME, I'M INSIDE YOUR WALLS.
What is my;
Overall Opinion: Please, please, if you don't already follow Kimba at @partyqveen, please follow her multi too that sent the ask. Kimba is just so passionate about every one of her muses and I love her with the entirety of my heart. ❤️💙
**Note: Mun’s answer are all to be completely honest. Don’t send url if you don’t want brutal honesty
❝ go. away. i won’t repeat myself. ❞ // Sarabi for Shenzi!!
B L O O D & D A R K N E S S || @cinderhearted
" What? you wouldn't give me an audience? Not even between us queens ? I left my bunch behind, just so I could show you little respect. See, we're not too kind for being weaklings. You know. "
Gaze locks at Sarabi. She expected no warm welcome from the lion matriarch, smart enough to keep a respective distance on the other side of the river, especially now alone. Lions and hyenas had different social structures , which Shenzi and the hyenas sometimes found difficult to understand. Pretenders. All of them.
" I know you despise me. Yea yea, we hyenas are brutes for solving our issues by force, but at least we do not bite one another in the back. Maybe it is the way of Priiiide Lands but not ours! What do you have to lose? "
did you really think it would be that easy ? // Foxy!
𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐒 . || Always accepting !
♪ - Her back still towards the room, head angled towards the voice, rather surprised it is Foxy. The ballerina hadn't moved from the corner ever since she was brought back, hadn't spoken a word to anyone. Shame, disappointment, even pain after disciplinary measures. Her little act had surely made a grand scene in the event, Ballora herself as the principal. So close, yet... so far. Once again. Her dream of freedom was crushed - but never before she had reached the coolness of an outdoor breeze.
❝ - A dancer belongs to a stage. A real stage. I
know I am like one of them out there. Can you
blame me for trying to reach my dream when
a chance occurs ? ❞
The frozen smile of the sculpted lips that her voice, despite its elegance, completely couldn't.
❝ - You must find it foolish. Even though, I think
little elegance might suit you, captain. I do
admire honesty. ❞ || @cinderhearted
Well, kind of. Not like he was a guardian or anything so grandiose, but Jack also enjoyed bringing joy to kids. There was nothing better than catching a glimpse of wide eyes brightening considerably when they peered outside and noticed that the world had been blanketed in frigid whiteness overnight, the excited laughter as they rushed outside in their winter gear.
Not even just children -- the joy from anyone who enjoyed what he had to bring sustained him. Made him feel ... wanted. Useful, even if the only things he had to offer was cold and a season that many associated with 'death' before most else ...
Jack felt himself smile nonetheless, settling himself down on the stage with his legs crossed, gaze lingering on the dusty ground before looking back towards the animatronic. There was a sort of kinship here ...
" ... Why are you guys locked up here anyway?" He ventures, cool blue eyes lingering on him as his head tilted just slightly. "I mean ... Sure it's a bit run down, but humans keep up old buildings and refresh them all the time. Why wouldn't they do that here? ... Reopen it and all?"
Foxy is just gonna kiss Holli. Then kiss her again. And again. And again. And again. He’s missed his beautiful doodle wife very much, what can he say.
A shrill series of giggles falls from the cartoon woman's lips, only being heard in between kisses. Holli's hands find the fox's face, cupping his cheeks and then slipping behind his head. She returns his affection. pressing eager kisses back against his lips when able.
Gee, Foxy. It's like she missed you too, or something.
Holli bounces excitedly on her white heels, practically clinging to the other. ❛ Baby! Where've ya been!? ❜
We need to get off our fluffy butts and do something!
M E M E — @ciderhearted
❝ Well, what would you like to do? ❞ Teddy asked, glancing over at Evie with his blue hues. He stood up from his seated position and thought of what the two could possibly do together, ❝ We could always just walk around the Isle together, and try not to cause mischief. ❞
