#drarker

[thebibi]

So I know people have drawn a lot conclusions on what happened when Dracula took Jonathan to bed, and I wanted to give my 2 opinions:

Firstly, I think Dracula tried to see if the ladies had bitten him anywhere and spoiled his "fun". The reason I think this is because as Jonathan notes, his diary is still in tact, and was not confiscated. Dracula was more in a hurry to get the clothes off than inspecting what was in them.

On the other hand, I also have to wonder if Dracula is trying to replicate how a man from his time period would have gotten ready for bed? Because throughout most of history, people just slept in their undershirts/shifts. The concept of pajamas is relatively new for the Victorian era. So for Dracula, trying to make Jonathan feel like maybe he just dreamt the whole thing, got him in bed the same way some nobleman would have done so hundreds of years ago. It would also explain the clothes being folded and kept in an orderly fashion.

Either way, I don't think Dracula has fed on Jonathan yet, and he is still interested in playing this game of keeping appearances with him. When the time comes I think we will all, unfortunately, be able to tell.

[mallowreed]

— Algo como você seria capaz de amar?! — E em sua voz foi erroneamente visto apenas com desprezo quando na verdade havia muito mais.

Na tez pálida do Vampiro um sorriso ultrajado se formou, os olhos que uma vez lhe pareceram tão frios brilharam como nunca antes fora capaz de notar, ou simplesmente nunca quis. Pois enxergar aquela chama era o mesmo que ser confrontado pela alma que negou que ele teria.

Afinal, monstros não tem alma.

Foi nisso que sempre acreditou, mas então o que era aquilo a não ser a maior prova de que a tinha?

As dúvidas sobre o que tomara por tão certo murmuravam: Um monstro pode sentir? Um monstro pode sofrer como você?

Sim, sofrer! Poderia continuar a tentar negar a ele a capacidade de ter sentimentos e uma alma, mas em seu âmago sabia que a chama era tão genuína quanto a certeza de um novo amanhecer.

— Uma vez a mais tempo do que você imagina cheguei a amar, ouso dizer que até mais do que qualquer outro.

Agora era a vez de Jonathan se sentir ultrajado, estava esta besta desdenhando do seu amor por Mina?

Em sua raiva exclamou — E o que te faz ter o direito de pensar isso?! — Em Jonathan brilhava a mesma chama que nos olhos do Conde.

— Amei e por esse amor me condenei. Preso em minha eternidade andei sem realmente viver, agora esse mesmo sentimento que me condenou e a tempos julguei como morto retornou.

O Monstro que uma vez foi mortal se aproximou do homem que mesmo em sua maior fragilidade trazia força no olhar. O corpo tremia e as lágrimas que brotaram lavaram a raiva ardente que o consumia, assim dando lugar para a compreensão. Eram espelho um do outro, cada um com suas particulares graças e defeitos, mas mesmo assim espelhos. Reflexos da dor que destruiu Dracula e fazia o mesmo com Jonathan.

Apertou as mãos quentes do advogado antes de solta-las para enxugar as lágrimas que escorriam dos olhos azuis como o céu. Lentamente aproximou sua face até que as testas se tocassem e Jonathan desviar o olhar para baixo não podendo encarar a alma em meio aos olhos vermelhos.

— Venha comigo. — Proferiu sussurrado como se fosse um segredo.

O Jonathan se desvencilhou das mãos do conde dando um passo para trás, as palavras lhe parecendo insultos.

A resposta morreu em sua garganta antes mesmo de ganhar a forma, pois quando encarou o vermelho carmim soube que estava condenado.

[thebibi]

my issue with dracmina is that it exists only because dracjon is gay. dracjon actually has the building blocks for a 'redemptive asshole' storyline to happen, but we must pretend not to see it because it's two men, and invent an entire reincarnation story for the hetero one since in the original they have 0 development.

That is totally fair. I really love jon/mina but like, damn if the interactions between Dracula and Jonathan aren't the whole foundation for the rest of the novel. It would be really interesting to see an adaption go full on Drac/Jon and not bait and switch! There is definitely something in the way of how Dracula uses Mina in a way to get through to Jonathan. Its ripe for a queer re-telling. I wonder when people will start getting actually creative with adapting Dracula instead of re-treading old territory. Even a straight up loyal adaption would be more refreshing at this point.

[thebibi]

You are asking cishet male authors to let the Harkers have a threesome but here's the thing

They want the male character they project into to have sex with Mina only, having Jonathan too in it will make it gaaaay

The male character they project into is 95% of the time Dracula

This just proves they have shit taste because on ao3 people have actually written dracula/mina/jonathan dark romance and like, honestly, they are braver and more original then the rest of these Hollywood creatives.

[thebibi]

Ship stuff

Jonathan/Jack

Dracula/Van Helsing

Dracula/Jonathan

I already answered Jon Squared, so lets do the Dracula Ships!

Breaking the meme format for these two...I feel like for both Dracula ships, I ship them aesthetically rather than anything else. Like, I enjoy seeing fanart and shitposts and memes about them but like, I wouldn't read fanfic about them.

Drac/Jonathan - I Sorta Ship it

1) What made you ship it?

I really enjoy the first chapters of the book when Jonathan is held prisoner! Its really clever how Dracula slowly gaslights him into staying. Their relationship at this stage is really funny and ironic.

2) What would make you ship it more?

I think if Dracula and Jonathan had more of actual rivalry somehow, it could make the ship more interesting. But as it is I'm so invested in the Drac Attack Team I barely think about Dracula!

3) Is there an unpopular opinion you have about the ship?

Not really, I don't actively seek out content.

Van/cula -- I Sorta Ship It

1) What made you ship it?

Aesthetically it's such a good ship! Two old men with an intense rivalry and long history together?? It's so spicy! I also love how Van Helsing has notably red hair, which absolutely complements Dracula's black and white features!

2) What would make you ship it more?

Honestly, like I said previously, I'm so attached to the Drac Attack Team, the idea of more Dracula and VH interaction just doesn't seem very exciting. I enjoy glimpses here and there of their would be relationship, and I like the idea of them being exes from another lifetime. I also think it would be interesting if maybe Dracula knew Van Helsing's ancestors, like the Van Helsing movie hinted at!

3) Is there an unpopular opinion you have about the ship?

Not really.

Thank you so much for the ask! I'm not going to answer any more ship questions. It's been fun answering all of them though!

[greenvilleteenville-blog]

Romance is in the air!!!  A new twist on a twisted classic~ @kalie-is-superwholocked is bringing us the Next Big Thing.  Seriously, watch this space, because this project is going to be AMAZING!

You’re Captain of this ship, girl, what are we gonna call it?