This is the masterpost for my au, The Meaning of Family! Also known as my Lost Cousins/Relatives AU, for the show Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, more commonly referred to as simply Rise or ROTTMNT.
If you don’t know what ROTTMNT is, I have no clue how you got here lmao, but feel free to throw me an ask, I love info-dumping copious amounts of ninja turtle information at people.
Regardless, everything I've posted regarding my AU is here!
It's intended to be a comic series I want to make eventually, but as of right now, no official chapters are out yet.
However, feel free to look at all the wonderful art I have made, and read about the creation process!
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✩⋆— UPDATES/NEWS — ⋆✩
I am currently;
Working on plot in spare time. I have it mostly written out, and a vaugue idea for the ending. Chopping it up into chapters and re-reading and re-viewing plot points and the like mostly atm.
Expect in the near future;
No idea man 💔
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Basic info on the series/what you might want to know;
takes place about a full year or so after the kraang invasion; the boys are now 18, 17, and 16.
Theme; revolves around family, and finding/bonding with family. both found family and blood family. a mixture of the two, perhaps.
Very very little romance. There is a bit of a crush that happens between a few slightly more minor characters, but it’s a very secondary background sort of plot, and it’s only like one pair of characters for funsies because i can. Although ive been thinking about seperating it into its own story? Little unsure atm
The series is more so told in the perspective of my own characters, and not the rise boy’s perspectives. The series mainly revolves around Em, my little character I hath created. you will get the boys' povs probably, but not as much as the other characters.
TW; a bit of angst I guess? maaaaybe? No gore or blood or any real violence. oh, and cursing. some characters will be cursing.
Idk its pretty tame, i dont think it needs any trigger warnings. Wrote it mostly as a comfort fic tbh. gonna be very wholesome probably
🕮 --- Official series links will be here once posted. --- 🕮
✧---- fun extra mini comics ----✧
The turtles go to tmnt au competition 2026! (as supporting au) Comic interaction with @tattyrat and their character!
I realized I haven’t given mutuals (or people in general) a chance to get to know me, so here we go! :D
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✨Basic Stuff✨
Name/nickname: I go by Lofi, but I also like Grem sometimes. Either is fine! :)
Age: Early 20s, but honestly I still feel 16 half the time. Mentally still there, probably.
Gender: Mostly a girl. Slightly feral. Sometimes gender is just ✨vibes✨
Identity: Technically cis, spiritually a non-binary glitch in the matrix 👁️
Pronouns: she/her || they/them—I respond to both, no stress!
Generation: Millenial/Gen Z hybrid
Time zone: CET || UTC+2
Occupation: Suffering College Student™—I study Graphic Design and Web Development (I’m supposed to understand… help). Also chaotic gremlin writer and sometimes-artist :D
Main Project: My original novel, Eyes of Novality.
Favorite OCs: Honestly the whole main cast, but Kasey + Daxton do hold a special place in my heart :3
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💜The Gremlin’s Interests💜
Anime & manga addict (mostly shōnen, but also romance, mystery, and whatever looks fun 👀)
I don’t read many “book-books” these days—mostly academic ones frying my brain for college 😭
Introvert. Certified cryptid. Sometimes slow to respond, but I swear I’m still alive.
Gamer gremlin—50 on mobile, 50 on PC.
Music omnivore. Spotify once told me I clocked in at 100k minutes in a year. I will break that record.
Obsessed with the color purple for some reason.
I forget things very, very easily—so, uh, sorry in advance xD
Current Hyperfixations:
Cyberpunk 2077 (Johnny + V 4EVA)
Ferrets (they’re chaos creatures therefore I relate)
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (it comes and goes like a seasonal plague)
Ancient Hyperfixations:
Dinosaurs (core personality trait tbh)
Space and Astrology (wanted to personally interview the stars about my fate)
Pokémon (every new region = identity reboot arc)
Dormant but not dead Hyperfixations:
Obey Me! (RIP—never got to finish my Satan cards collection)
Collecting pretty rocks like a crow with emotional attachment
Anime (the list is categorized by emotional damage—do not ask for specifics)
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✒️My Works/WIPs✒️
The following is a list of some of my writing works and WIPs :]
Hope you find something you like! 💜
Eyes of Novality
An original story by yours truly—full of otherworldly eldritch Eyes, found family dynamics, explosive tech and ferret chaos—set in the futuristic dystopian city of Novality.
Masterpost link will be provided [here] (hopefully soon)
To Steal a Heart
A Mobile Legends: Bang Bang fanfiction—featuring Fredrinn "the rogue appraiser" and an original character Amanai—a story full of angst, secrets, betrayal and fluffy desert cuddles.
Direct Ao3 link provided [here]
Metamorphosis.exe
One of my newer WIPs, it's a Mature-rated Cyberpunk: 2077 fanfiction revolving around the relationship between (male) V and Johnny Silverhand, and what happens when what shouldn't be real still feels like it.
Direct Ao3 link provided [here]
Link to all my Ao3 works [here] since I don't post every single one here on Tumblr :>
I checked the links but I hope they're working good for y'all too! :)
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💌Let’s Be Mutuals!💌
This blog is 50% emotion, 40% gremlin chaos, and 10% an unhinged music library that swings between hauntingly ethereal ballads, gut-punching battle anthems, and guilty pleasure pop bangers you’d scream in the car at 3 AM.
Feel free to send asks, scream about characters, or tag me in things—I love talking shop, sharing weird ideas, and hyping up fellow writers. Whether it’s deep lore dives, writing struggles, or just chaotic rambling, I’m here for it.
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🌌Other Random Stuff🌌
I write fanfiction! I started posting on AO3 a few months ago, but I’ve been writing privately since I was a teen (those early drafts shall never see the light of day o//o).
I might be neurodivergent. Growing up, no one around me had a word for it, but… the internet is a little too relatable sometimes 👀 I’m researching and figuring things out 🌟
I support LGBTQIA+! I don’t care who or what you are — if you bring good vibes and common sense, you’re welcome here 🎉
Also, for my mooties—do y'all want me to have a moot section,
displaying my collection of fellow gremlins? 👀
If so, do tell me! And if you'd like to be part of it too! :)
✨ End of gremlin transmission. Thanks for reading! ✨
Earlier I read your post on hoping to see a sex scene between Korn and Fasai so that you could compare their scene to Korn and Tonkla`s sex scenes. Now that we have seen them in my opinion there`s a clear difference. Could you tell more about your thoughts on the differences/similarities in how Korn acts around them and what it tells about these relationships. I have lots of thoughts on those scenes and it would be nice to hear how other people see and interpret these scenes.
OMG a 4 Minutes ask! How nice of you to ask me anon, thank you so much ❤️
So, Korn. What a guy.
I'm so happy we got the 2 sex scenes, they give us so much info about Korn's character and what his relationship with both Tonkla and Fasai is.
Now, let's start with the similarities, because there's fewer of them:
- Korn doesn't initiate the sex on either occasion. Tonkla does by poking at his dick a couple of times and telling him he's "not only good at talking", as well as start kissing him all over his chest during the second round that never happened, and Fasai does by signaling to him he should... well, get on with it lol,
- Korn uses nicknames to address both Tonkla and Fasai (I can't hear his words clearly, but I have a feeling he calls him Kla? Maybe that's why the subtitle breaks the name for some reason? - it's Tonkla not Ton Kla lol), meaning both relationships are intimate,
- Now, I'm mostly adding this for the lols, but neither Tonkla nor Fasai enjoyed their sexual encounter with Korn. This happens for very different reasons though, which I'll explain later,
- This is more of a headcanon than anything, but both relationships are transactional, even if KornTonkla doesn't seem like it is (or even FasaiKorn tbh).
On to the important stuff, the differences:
- In his relationship with Tonkla, Korn is the one who knows more about things he's not willing to share with him (mainly, his new shady job, though I'm sure there could be more down the line), while with Fasai, Korn is the one who's in the dark,
- Korn is the one who controls everything that happens during his time with Tonkla (putting on the condom despite being asked not to + making Tonkla come, even though he was "fine not coming"), while Fasai is the one who's in complete control of the encounter with Korn,
- Generally, the relationship between Korn and Tonkla seems to revolve around what Korn wants (what he wants to share, his pleasure, his schedule, his money), while the relationship between Korn and Fasai is completely controlled by her and her alone,
- Since it's about Korn's pleasure, Tonkla doesn't get to enjoy the sex they have (it's over too quickly for him to come and he feels self-conscious when Korn asks him if he did + telling him he shouldn't bother helping him). The scene is very cleverly shot in a way that this isn't obvious, but I believe a re-watch and the second episode's context might help the audience see it more clearly. On the other hand, Fasai doesn't seem to be enjoying Korn eating her out, because that's not the point of the scene. It's all about power and control. She doesn't seek pleasure from Korn, she seeks his submission,
- And now comes the point about both relationships being transactional: the difference, again, is about who the relationship benefits. With Tonkla, it's all about Korn - he gives him money and glimpses of affection and some of his time, for Tonkla to give back his unwavering love and... well, his body. I might seem harsh with this, but those are the vibes the scene gave me and judging by how he talked to him in ep2, I don't think I'm that far off. However, Fasai wants Korn's submission as I said, for which she helps him run his new business in return. It wasn't clear if Fasai is meant to be Korn's girlfriend or not with what little we've gotten, but I'm willing to believe that's the case - Tonkla knows about Fasai, he didn't seem surprised when Korn mentioned her to his father, so she could be what he passes as an official relationship while having Tonkla on the side,
- Oh, very important detail which I shall not forget to mention: Korn wants to have sex with Tonkla, while his scene with Fasai suggested he's not doing this willingly. I'd say he's either coerced into submitting to her or it's just... work to him. Either way, key difference to the two scenes so I had to say it.
I think that's all I have for now. I am deeply fascinated by all three characters and I can't wait to learn more about them ❤️ I'm sure Sammon will give us many treats involving their storylines.
Twilight characters as random animals that I think are oddly fitting
(Also yes, I am roasting the animals as well)
Edward: He would be a Cheetah. Now I know, seems like a cop out just because of his speed but hear me out. Cheetahs are, at face value, pretty cool. They used to be my favorite animal as a child, but then I grew up.
Cheetahs, through no fault of their own, are severely inbred. Now thats mainly because of poaching, but the cheetas anxiety also comes into play. In captivity, cheetahs are usually given emotional support dogs. I will admit it is cute but it negatively affects the population. Excluding one in the wild, cheetas can be to anxious to breed and thats not good for conservation efforts.
Cheetahs can hit up to 80 miles per hour in a couple of seconds. They are designed for fast running and agility. Their claws are similar to that of a dogs for better traction and they have elongated spines for longer strides. They have a thin build, long legs and a long tail for balance.
This has downsides though. Many times after making a kill, it will get stolen for them by larger predators. Thats right, they get absolutely bodied by the other animals. I should probably make these shorter but I'm on a rant now, so I guess this will be semi educational.
Throughout the series, we see Edward over estimated his abilities and value, constantly getting bodied by others. He's essentially a perfect mormon, though thats on S'meyers. He constantly judges others, dehumanizing them to their baser flaws, without doing any self reflecting. Him viewing himself as a monster doesn't really count to me. While he definitely hates himself, the only thing he is truly demonizing is being a vampire.
Bella: Picking up from Edwards, Bella is a Chocolate Labrador. Yes, she is his therapy dog. I feel like this is really fitting for her. I know Golden retriever would make more sense, as thats the most common breed for service animals. However, I kind of focused on her appearance. Only at first though! I just know that Edward raved about her human qualities and that would pass over as animals as well. Her chocolate eyes and brown fur, very average and boring. Thats essentially Bella. Even Edward wasn't into her until he got a wiff. Labradors a very loyal dogs and while they have more personality than Bella, I just couldn't shake it. Their also very stupid. Ok that's kind of mean, they're not stupid but when it comes to love, then yeah they are stupid.
I used to have a lab, loved him to death, but god he was something else. Very much danger prone, from their own stupidity or their lack of survival instincts. I know that labs are almost aquatic. They love water, swimming, all that jazz. We can just say that bella has a few screws loose in her dna and is just "not like other labs."
Rosalie: Now she was hard. There are quite a few animals that I think would fit for her. I'll list the other ones, but that one I went with is the Swan. Like Edward, seems a little on the nose, but I have my reasoning.
I was going to pick a predator for her, as she is shown to be very vengeful and viscous. I would have pick some type of cat, most likely a purebred, from a rich family. It could still work, but the swan just speaks to me on this one.
Swan's are known for being beautiful, graceful, and are pictured as the symbol of love. They are also very vain. Edward constantly brings up Rosalies vanity. She was constantly valued for her beauty as a human, so of course that crossed over in the transformation. She was raised to be married into wealth, she was used as a bargaining chip to increase the family's standing.
Rose has a very strong character and makes her opinions known. She's assertive and aggressive at times. She's not afraid to get dirty.
Swans mate for life and like geese, are known for being great parents. I was also going to choose geese as an option for the maternal instincts. I was wary at first because swans can be really aggressive. Like actually, you think geece are bad? Yikes bestie...
I was conflicted because swans are known for drowning dogs and sometimes people. However, I can actually see Rose drowning Bella. It's not that unbelievable lmao.
Emmett: Now this one is just ironic. I only associate him with bears. Its inevitable, but picking a Grizzly or Black bear is too obvious. So I went a slightly different route...
So I was going to pick the Sun bear just because of looks alone. Like, I'm not exaggerating, it looks like someone wearing a bear costume. I don't think it fits him but I know for a fact that he would dress up as a sun bear and sneak into a zoo to see if anyone would notice. I'll put a pic of it here
Like look at this thing. I have no words...
Anyway, what I picked was a Sloth Bear. Now Sloth bears are mostly nocturnal, which either way works consider vamps don't sleep. Their diet is also odd but honestly so is the cullens. They're native to the Indian subcontinent, and are known for being aggressive towards humans. Its said that for the most part they're pretty calm, so I think its just fear of humans that make them act aggressively. Honestly, that's a good thing because they are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red list.
They have some similarities with sloths, which is where they get the name. They have long claws and unusual teeth. They are known to hang upside down from tree branches, and is described as having a messy appearance. Honestly, Emmitt has a messy personality. Sorry bestie but you're a lot of work.
Now heres the biggest reason for choosing this bear. Aside from Baloo from the jungle book being a sloth bear, they are known to run fades with Tigers. Honestly, how fucking badass is that!? Now I don't think there are recorded instances of a Sloth bear killing a Tiger, but when push comes to shove, they can hold their own and I find that incredibly impressive.
Carlisle: This one was somehow the easiest as well as the toughest. I know Owl seems like the obvious choice, and I can see it. However, I believe Carlisle values emotional intelligence as much or if not more than academic intelligence. He is so charismatic and values other's above himself. He might not be as Saint like as Edward thinks, but he does try and I think he genuinely cares about others. For that reason alone, I choose a Elephant.
Elephant's are very social animals and are extremely intelligent. I could rave about them for ages, I love them so much.
Now elephants live in a familial unit and are usually matriarchal. Bulls usually are on the outer edges of the herd or form little groups with other males. Honestly, they're not that bad aside from when their in musk.
In the group of males, the elder ones will teach the younger where to get the best food, water, how to use things as tools, and every other thing that will increase their odds of survival. This is really cute to me tbh, they do this because the females usually choose the older males because they've proved that they are intelligent and strong, that they have survived and will continue to for awhile. Teaching the younger males these things are to make the odds of them getting chosen to mate more likely. The whole unit just reminds me of a father that has to deal with rowdy teens.
Carlisle likes to take in strays, he might not have a herd but he will make one and teach them to thrive. That's how he envisions it anyway. He just has a found family and is trying his best.
Esme: Now this might seem like an insult, but I promise it's not! This is in no way misogynistic. I love cattle and ever since I took animal science in highschool, I have appreciated these grass puppies like they deserve. Call me Castro because I love cows.
Yup! I chose a Cow for her. Specifically a beef cow. That might sound weird but its because beef cows have higher maternal instinct than dairy cows. I'm thinking Scottish Highland based on vibes alone.
They are nicknamed the Gentle Giants of Scotland. Super maternal and sweet and ugh look how cute they are!
Esme came from a abusive marriage and had just lost her child, she was depressed and desperate. Her changing was, in a way, salvation. She just fits in. She adopts all these strays along with him and will protect them to the death. She might be gentle by nature, but don't fuck with her family. She lost her first one and she isn't going to lose this one.
Alice: She's an odd one. There are so many possibilities and maybe I'm biased, but I feel like she would be a Crow.
Ok listen, I'm definitely biased but it just feels right. Crows get a bad rap, they are so cool! They are so intelligent and have the ability to actually sit and think about the past, prest, and future. I forget what its called, but this was only seem in humans! Maybe other apes, I can't remember exactly, but either way its awesome. They do live in groups, or murders, and remember people and faces. They remember locations and are able to pass down information through generations. They essentially have their own language! They are able to use tools too!
Alice's story is really sad. When we first meets her, it revolves around the death of her mother and her institutionalized. She was essentially tortured and forgot everything from her past. All she had was the future and even that wasn't constant. Crows a often viewed as omens, they are associated with death. I personally believe that instead of being the cause, they just know something is going to happen. They are very inquisitive and can be creative.
If you befriend a murder of crows, sometimes, depends or the group, they will bring gifts. Its can range from food to shiny metals and colorful plastic. Hell, I think I've seen a post of one stealing things from people just to gift it to their human.
Alice's love language is gifts. Even if they are focused around fashion, she still goes out of her way to get something that will look good and at least be a little comfortable. By that I mean she tends to forget peoples comfort zones, but she means well.
Jasper: Honestly not to sure what to put for him. I know a predator would be more fitting, but for some reason I can see a donkey working. I know, seems like I'm clowning on the confederate. Fair, but I'm serious about the donkey thing. Honestly, it would be perfect if it wasn't a herbivore. Porcupine would also work.
Being a predator would make more sense. Given his backstory and his characterization, it wouldn't make sense for him to be a prey animal. Usually I wouldn't count this, but given his gore filled past and trouble with the diet, it seemed fitting.
I see him as a Big Cat. Honestly, vamps in general just give cat vibes. Jasper though especially have some cat like qualities, which originates from hunting and being a soldier.
I specifically see him as a Mountain Lion. Aside from him being blonde, he just has the predatory stealth to him. In midnight sun, we see him use his gift to make the nomads overlook him. He's honestly really powerful.
Mountain lions are known for being stealthy with an air of grace and power to them. They are stong animals. And I mean strong. They can jump 40-45 feet.
They're very elusive and quite. They stalk their prey and tend to attack from behind but don't think they won't hold their ground if need be.
Jasper was changed during the Civil War and forced to fight in the Newborn wars. He was a soldier as a human and as a vampire. He's able to feel and manipulate others emotions. He's covered in scars and is very intimidating.
He still struggles with the diet and honestly I hate how the others handle it. Like they have no room to talk. I don't want to defend the confederate but it just pisses me off. He has to deal with his hunger on top of everyone else's. Like damn, besties always on edge! Everyone doubts him which I don't think helps any.
Also, Mountain lions and Cheetahs can purr!
@aquanova99 I'll do a Volturi one too. That one will be fun lmao
okay, i don’t have a particular order for this so keep that in mind!! oh and there’s gonna be some bias because these mostly revolve around my favorite characters sooo
1) dates with elizabeth - persona 3 (but tbh i dont see them as dates, we’re just hangin out!)
this is where i fell in love with her <333 here, we get to show elizabeth around the in the outside world because she’s spent all her time in the velvet room. she’s so dumb (in an endearing way,, ok she’s not even dumb she’s one of the most intelligent people ever). i love the whole sequence of events that occur during these dates, but to keep it short, one of the more memorable things that happens is when she literally pours a million of yen into a fountain after hearing that it’s a custom to throw some coins in to grant wishes. then she finds another fountain and pours a million more into that one. after that, she finds a THIRD one and pours a million yen in that one as well. and this happens on the first date too lmao
ok this is an obvious one. yeah, ofc it’s because i love them together,,, but even looking past the ship, yosuke in this scene wholeheartedly opens up to yu and is showing his vulnerable side. and that means so much because his whole thing is masking how he feels in front of others and trying to make himself seem unbothered by what people say about him. yu is really the only person he really talks to like this, so i just really felt this idk askjfg
3) mishima’s cheers of support - persona 5
such an underrated moment. while everything was in destruction, everyone was losing faith in the phantom thieves and were forgetting about them in the time the phantom theives needed it most (they literally needed people to believe they existed), but NOT MISHIMA !! he was the only one cheering them on and helped everyone else wake up and realize how much the phantom thieves have done for them. when he raised his hand up and yelled some sense into everyone, i felt it was one of the more powerful moments toward the end of the game (maybe i just really liked mishima too lol). without him there to support them like he always has, things for sure would have turn out for the worst.
4) makoto/minato(virgin walk)’s last moments - persona 3
i REALLY had to process what just happened after watching this cutscene (and to make matters worse, kimi no kioku played in the background). everything just made me feel so sad: the music; hearing aigis, A ROBOT who’s whole arc was to learn to be more human, break into tears; and all his friends racing to the rooftop they promised to meet up on only to see find him lifeless when they finally reach the top. although i wasn’t too attached to the characters in persona 3, i became attached to the main character for the most stupidest reason. as my sister and i played persona 3 (FES if we wanna be specific), we kinda characterized him through his dumb smug dialogue choices and most importantly his walking animation. from this, we nicknamed him virgin walk. i literally bawled my eyes out crying out, “VIRGIN WALK NOOO” as credits were rolling.
5) yu leaving on the train - persona 4
ok complete big bias here because persona 4 is my favorite of the 3 games i’ve played. oh and for extra background too, i played vanilla persona 4, so that’s the persona 4 i’m talking about. anyway, although the ending is a happy one, i found it so bittersweet that yu had to leave all the friends he made behind. persona 4 is such a character driven story. so much time is spent understanding and knowing the characters, so you, the player, kinda get close to all the characters as well. in a way, it feels like you, yourself, are saying goodbye to them too. it’s even sadder when all of them start running after the train as you leave and yell their final goodbyes. while this happens, corner of memories begins to play and straight afterward, when the cutscene ends, nevermore plays for the credits. man, it REALLY hits because that’s the motif that’s been playing throughout the whole entire game. i feel so many things from this ending (and tbh the way persona 4 golden ends kind of messes with the mood the original tried to convey but thats a different rant).
Also guys I'm so sorry if you read my headcanons and they stop short randomly, I actually put a lot of things into them but in segments but then Tumblr doesn't save them UwU. I have to start writing them in Doc ig.
2p Canada Boyfriend headcanons
He's honestly such an antisocial big bear so the way y'all's met was probably very weird.
It took like 1500000000 encounters for you to even interact with this giant
You were probably being energetic, chipper, meme trash for like a week
He thought you were being kinda low-keycute weird as fuck, in a funny way tho, but kinda didn't want to talk to you yet plus you were always talking to someone or seemed busy
After 3 weeks of encounters you two were in a bus stop or alone at night
And for some odd reason you thought is was a brilliant idea to start conversation with a 6'4 stranger in a random ass bus stop in the dead of night
Big brain move tbh, but damn it was the most awkward interaction in the beginning for a little bit
I’ll let you imagine how it went, but whatever you did went well because you exchanged contact information and then started talking a lot after awhile, how cute.
After several months of hanging out Matt developed feelings because usually people think he’s cool and mysterious and expect something much more different when becoming friends, so when they’re unsatisfied with him actually just being an awkward, tall bean who needs much affection they just ghost him and leave.
After a while of recognizing how genuine you are, you get closer faster (hanging out all day, wrestling for something dumb and insignificant, buying each other's favorite snacks, spending the night at each others house etc etc).
Who knew it’d actually be kinda easy to cuddle with Matt after like 5 months of lovable friendship eh?
The way you guys started dating was actually kind of an accident, but I want it to still be left up to imagination so I’ll just say it was an accidental and impulsive act of physical contact and then a very wholesome (yet awkward) conversation about determining your relationship afterwards- spoiler it went very well, you’re dating now.
And now time for more mushy hc’s
Fast forwarding through the relationship Matt is kind of comfortable in the relationship than most would be because he knows you well and you know him. But like a little more has changed
He’s so clingy now like damn, hugging you from behind, plopping down to his head in your lap or jokingly sit between your legs for a little.
He really likes long talks with you alone a lot of times to not only catch up but maybe catch up on something new together. During these times there’ll usually be a movie in the background or something
I mean you guys used to playfully fight before, but now its really competitive dang, you end it and then just laugh but sometimes Oliver will peak in like “omg he’s going to kill her or vice versa when do I interfere-”
He can be very protective at times though like he’ll beat someone up for you if you ask and have a good reason. When you’re talking to someone he’ll often watch both you and the other persons posture, way of speaking and stuff to make sure that this person isn’t trying to mess with you or make a fool of you.
^Person: Uh is he okay…?
You: Oh Matt yeah he’s okay, he’s just a little shy
Matt: *glaring menacingly*
Person: *nervous sweating*
His polar bear (Kumajiro) is also protective of you but in like a possessive way-
This bear doesn’t like you talking to any of your friends lol, he’s like “are they a threat? No? Okay well you’re paying more attention to them than me soooooooooooo”
Not even Matt is safe from his growling and wrapping around you, but he kind of just carries you away and runs when this happens so...
He speaks French to you mostly if you know it. Only because he likes to practice it when needed. But he’ll still speak it a lot even if you do not know it lol, but not directly to you it’ll be small mutteringsyou like it lets be honest
Because Matt dyes his hair quite often (blonde and brown, more hc’s on that later though) he’ll ask you to wash it and condition it during hair maintenance rituals. And he likes to wash and condition your hair too. If you braid and place flowers in his hair after you do it he’ll immediately want to go hiking in the wilderness because he’s a princess-- I mean uh...nature calls????
He really is kind of like a Disney princess though because he attracts so many animals for literally 0 reason when out.
^You: James
Matt: Hm?
You: wanna explain the flock of doves surrounding you, or maybe the bull moose?
Matt: Not….really no
You: oh, okay I guess that’s cool, however they’re walking to my house with us so…
Matt: its fine they’ll come in just for a little with me-
You: Jamie (nickname) I genuinely don’t want a giant bull moose on the 5th floor of my of my 8 story apartment-
Speaking of the name James, he really only likes you and a couple of people calling him that and Mathieu. The ladder is for more serious matters but James is like a “you’ll only call me this if were super close” name
He’s honestly a really big sweet heart and loves you so much, so he’ll do the smallest but kindest things for you like if you’re having a bad day he’ll do all your house chores, go out and buy your fav snacks, and stay at your place for like 3 days. Or if you’re talking about something a lot or mentioning something, he’ll buy you something revolving around that thing. He’ll be your emotional rock whenever you need it too.
Being in a relationship with him is also kind of wild, just a little bit, because he’ll come up with so many random ideas at once randomly and be like “yo do you wanna-” Matt its 3am please “okay yeah, but do you wanna like hop on a train with Allen or something and just be homeless somewhere new for a little tomorrow?” baby I have things to do- “This weekend?” But why do you wanna- “okay sweet I love you so much for this, it’ll be cool, good night.”.....
Speaking of Allen you guys are always with Allen, like he’s always there teasing you and taking you and Matt on weird ass adventures that Matt kinda doesn’t want to go to but also doesn’t necessarily care…?
At some point you just adopt him into your normal life and start seeing him as a brother.
You two only eat in each others bedrooms btw and honestly, what's the point of those dining tables you bought-
Basically Matt is a sentimental awkward bear, that loves you very much, he’ll take care of you and listen as long as you’re willing to do vice versa
I like to separate bf head canons from general head canons so that one can focus on more of the romantic aspect of a character and the other the character as a whole, so there’ll probably be hc’s for Mathieu
Relationships: Anxceit, Loceit, Moceit, Roceit, Demus. Can be seen as platonic or romantic for literally any of them if ya want, go nuts (although Roceit is probably the most romantic coded, tbh)
Summary: i.e. four times a side knocked on Deceit's door to ask him something and the one time Deceit knocked on the door of another to apologize.
Warnings/Notes: There’s a bit of crying, this fic mostly revolves around the aftermath of SvS Redux, Remus talks about a unicorn bleeding to death like, once and I think that’s primarily what you need to know? (lemme know if there’s anything else)
Also on Ao3!
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I.
Loud, erratic knocking on his door startled Janus out of his reading. It was only a few hours since he had dealt with the aftermath of the wedding, what now? Cautiously, he put his book down on his couch and strolled to his door. Opening it, he was confronted by Virgil at his doorstep.
Virgil erupted with outrage at the sight of him, "Janus, I'm going to ask you this once and only once: what the fuck did you do to Roman?!"
Janus hummed non-commitantly, tightening the grip on his door handle, wishing he could just retreat back into his room and stop this already ruined discussion without the risk of Virgil breaking down his door and continuing it.
But Virgil persisted, "No, seriously. What the hell did you say to him to the point where he's fucking crying in his room and won't even talk to Patton?"
Janus raised an eyebrow at that, "I mean, it makes sense, since Patton sided with me on the issue and Roman... well, didn't,"
Virgil's face twisted into a scowl, his hands clenched into fists and quivering at the tension, "And are you going to tell me what that issue is?"
The look of genuine surprise that took over Janus's face visibly confused Virgil, but once again, he continued.
"Like, not even Logan's telling me what's happening. He's holed up in his room and I don't even know where Remus is because at least Remus tells me what's going on, even if he acts like an ass when he does-"
A single, gloved finger to Virgil's face cut him off.
Virgil stared at him impatiently as Janus collected his thoughts at the... implications of what he's been informed of. "To summarize the whole ordeal would take far too much time for my taste, but I'll give you the backbone of it. Patton was acting... a bit out of his depth with how Thomas reacted to the wedding, there was a discussion of ethics and selfishness and whether it's a good idea to do things for yourself, and somewhere in the mix, while I was advocating for my side of the argument, Roman... insulted me, I said some things that I regret as well and now we're all caught up,"
Virgil snorted, "Wh-what, did Roman make fun of your coat or something-?"
Janus took a breath, "Roman made fun of my name when I gave it to them in a show of honesty." Janus confessed, squeezing his clasped hands that were behind his back.
Virgil stayed silent, staring at the floor, "And what did you say?" He said with an almost soft tone, looking at him for an answer.
Janus cleared his throat and muttered, "'If it wasn't for the mustache, Roman, I wouldn't know who was the evil one,' or something akin to that,'" Janus pointedly looked at Virgil's forehead as Virgil gazed at him.
A silence stretched after the words were spoken. Janus, sighing, turned to close the door to his room and finally get out of this conversation, but Virgil put his hand on the door and pushed it back.
"I-" Virgil started, "I'm sorry,"
Janus chuckled to himself tonelessly, moving the door back so then Virgil didn't break it by accident, "You didn't say it, Virgilius, you have no reason to apologize,"
Virgil's nose scrunched at the use of his full name, "But-"
"No, Virgil, if someone would like to apologize to me, it would have to be from the man who called me a middle-aged librarian,"
Virgil's eyes widened with confusion, "That's the insult he said?"
"Yes," Janus affirmed, pulling at the rim of his glove. "Well, part of it," He added after a beat.
Virgil frowned. "Oh,"
Janus hummed again before responding, "Now, Virgil, if you expect me to stay out here and chat all night long, you would be sorely mistaken. I trust that you'll be going now?" He raised an inquisitive eyebrow at him.
Virgil rolled his eyes, "Yeah, yeah, see ya later, Jan,"
Janus huffed at his long hated nickname and closed his door, assured with the padding of feet moving away from his room, he wouldn't have to push Virgil back to his room (it would be a first, Virgil didn't like to visit often if he could help it)
Picking up his book, Janus settled back on his couch, safe in the fact that Roman would probably be fine.
II.
But, when the knocking came again early in the morning when Janus was asleep , he had a feeling that this might become a common occurrence. It couldn't have been Virgil, however, the knocking itself was too soft for him, like the person on the other side of the door wasn't accustomed to going to the 'Dark Side' of Thomas's mind, especially at this hour.
Struggling to get himself out of his warm, comfortable bed, he flicked on the lights and made his way down to the door.
Hesitantly, he opened it.
"Logan?" Janus asked incredulously, rubbing his eyes to make sure he wasn't seeing anything. Still, ever persistently, Logan stood at his door, looking barely put together.
Logan nodded his head stiffly, "May I come in?"
"Of- of course," Janus leaned away so Logan could enter, closing the door behind him.
Logan took in his room, looking around him. Janus tried to see his room from Logan's perspective. There was a bookshelf stuffed with books on a wide variety of topics in the corner, just next to his couch. His couch had a few fluffy pillows on it and a blanket that Janus thinks Creativity made him way back when carelessly tossed on it. A hat stand was by the windows with a small tree next to it on a little stand by the only window with the shades down, revealing the inky dark sky. There was a mirror behind the TV. The TV and the staircase had a desk in between them, a variety of pens and stationary decorating it with his laptop front and center. With the dim, warm lighting and ignoring the heat lamps, it was rather nice.
Logan moved to sit silently on the couch, trying not to take up too much space. His shoulders were tense but he looked at Janus steadily. Janus hummed, sitting next to him.
"Janus, I'd like to ask you a question," Logan said as soon as he sat.
"Go right ahead, Lo-"
"How did you get the others to listen to you?" Logan asked, simply but effectively cutting him off. "I've... I've tried over and over again to make them hear my side of the arguments we’ve had but I fail on every occasion. So, how did you do it?"
Janus stiffened at the inquiry. He didn't know. He honestly didn't. He just said what needed to be said, advocated for his side, the others realized he was right and that was it.
"I- um, don't know exactly, if I am to be completely honest," Janus smiled awkwardly at the unintentional joke, "I just said what I thought needed to be said,"
Logan's face fell, "Oh..."
"But, I suppose one step for you would be to stop acting like you don't have feelings," Janus amended.
Logan opened his mouth, ready to defend himself with a lie that Janus could sense from a mile away, and so could his room. Lies were basically impossible to be said here. Logan tried to speak, but only mouthed the movements. He shut his mouth when Janus sent a knowing glance his way.
"Everyone loves a sympathetic character, Logan. Act like yourself and the others may begin to realize how wrong they were about you. No one likes a liar, trust me on that," Janus joked.
Logan's eyes shifted over his face, "But what if that doesn't remedy the situation? What if it makes it worse?"
Janus winced at the sincerity in his tone, "Well, then, there's nothing you can do if it comes to that, really,"
Logan's eyes watered at the statement. Janus inhaled sharply. He held Logan's hands in his own, his hands laid bare without his gloves. Logan stared at the scales on his left hand and Janus felt his human side flush.
"Logan," Logan's gaze snapped to him, a few tears breaking over his skin, "If it comes to that, I'll be here to help you,"
"Wh-why?" Logan stuttered out.
Janus shrugged, "You're Thomas's logic, you want what's good for him as well. We all do," He lifted his left hand to Logan's cheek and wiped away his tears.
Logan nodded squarely, almost leaning into Janus's touch, and abruptly stood up, "Thank you for helping me, Janus," He said, his tone stiff but his eyes expressing an overwhelming gratitude that Logan couldn't have possibly expressed in words.
Janus smiled at him slightly, "No problem, Logan," and Logan sank down and out of his room.
III.
Rhythmic knocking alerted Janus of someone at his door. He was just feeding his snake, Angie, in his bedroom and became a bit preoccupied with petting her scales. Apologetically, Janus closed the opening to her cage and went downstairs get the door.
This time, however, the person at his doorstep was Patton. He held a notebook close to his chest and smiled when he saw Janus's face behind the door. "Hi, Janus! Can I come in?"
Janus opened the door wide as an invitation and let him in, closing the door behind him.
Patton beelined to his couch and sat eagerly, right by the fluffy pillows, "Nice place you got there, J," Patton complimented, scanning the decor.
"Thank you, Patton," Janus said haltingly before asking, "Not that I'm not enjoying your company, but what exactly are you doing here?"
Patton stared at him with wide eyes for a bit until he found the words to explain himself, "I've been thinking about this for the past few days, ever since the- um, incident. I wanted to know if you could teach me about ethics and morals? If you're up for it, of course, I wouldn't wanna pressure you to do something you wouldn't wanna-"
Janus cut him off before he went on an anxious rambling session, "Patton,"
Patton perked up.
"I'll tutor you on ethics and morals," He said.
Patton's face lit up as his smile grew wide. "Oh, really? Aw, thank you, kiddo!"
"No problem, you want to become better at your job and for Thomas's sake, we need to be the best that we can be," Janus ignored his resurging memories on Roman's outburst. "Of course, I'll need to come up with a lesson plan, see how well you know the topic, and then I need to research how to properly explain those unknown concepts to you in a way where we both know what I’m talking about, but it should be doable in the next week or so,"
Patton leaped up from his seat, dropping his notebook, and hugged Janus, "Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you," He squealed right into his ear. Janus's face screwed up at the loudness of it but hesitantly returned the hug.
After a while, Patton broke away and held Janus's arms like a vice grip. "Thank you, Janus!" He then let go, picked up his notebook, and walked out of the room, a bounce in his steps.
Janus smiled at it. He did that.
IV.
Soft bangs on his door disturbed Janus's focus on his computer. Apparently, Patton only has incredibly basic -and rather shaky- knowledge on ethics and different philosophical ideologies (not exactly a surprise). So, Janus has been spending most of his free time researching teaching methods on intros-to-philosophy. He looked at the bottom right-hand side of his screen and muttered a few choice words. It's 12 AM, he'd gotten absorbed in his work again.
Getting up from his chair, he closed his laptop and walked to his door, rubbing his dry, irritated eyes. He should've asked Logan for help, he'd probably jump at the chance to get Patton to learn that a black and white viewpoint isn't the best thing that the figment of morality should have. Janus sighed tiredly. At least he was wearing somewhat comfortable clothes. Maybe he'll just go to sleep in those.
He yawned as he opened the door, "Hello..?"
Arms wrapped around his waist, and a head nestled itself on the junction of his shoulder and neck.
Hesitantly, he returned the hug. He's getting used to physical affection, with Patton hugging him almost every day with a thank you on his tongue for literally anything Janus did for him. It was odd, but becoming common.
He looked down at the red sash and white prince outfit in his peripherals. "Roman..?" He mumbled, idly rubbing his back up and down.
"I'm sorry," Roman said softly on his pulse, his words ingraining themselves on his skin. "I'm sorry about what I said about your name,"
Janus felt blood rise to his cheek but returned the words with the same sincerity. "And I'm sorry for what I said about you being evil," He regretted saying the insult as soon as Roman left Thomas's living room. But if Roman didn't return the feeling, why should he have to confess it to him?
Roman chuckled, thin and watery, "Thank you, but you might want to save that for Remus," He let go of the embrace and looked Janus in the eye, "I'm sorry it took so long for me to come and apologize for my rudeness. I was- caught up in something for a while,"
"Let me guess, you went to Patton to ask about apologizing to me," Janus said good-naturedly.
Roman's face turned red and he nervously ran a hand through his hair, "I- um, you could say that?"
Janus felt his lips curve into a small smile, "That explains the hug,"
Roman held up his hands, waving them around unthinkingly, "I- I panicked! I just did the first thing I thought of, which was Patton's advice on giving you a hug with some flowers as a peace offering," He said it with a strained voice like he was embarrassed by going with his instincts. “I should’ve given you the flowers, hold on-”
Janus put his hand on Roman's shoulder, trying to suppress the small shiver that came out of him. It was April, yet it was still a bit chilly in the 'Dark Side' of Thomas's mind and Janus's reptilian side didn't like that at all.
"Fight-or-flight has always been Virgil's thing, Roman," Janus said idly, gazing at Roman with a welcoming warmth. "And no, I’d rather you don’t give me flowers, I’m not your prom date. Although I do hope you won't jump a hug on the wrong person, Logan and Virgil would definitely be a no-no,"
Roman huffed before nodding diligently, smiling a bit as he did, "Yes, yes, mother,"
Janus snorted, "'Mother'?"
"Padre's the dad side, and you're the mom side," Roman said, his eyes squinting in thought, "You just seem like the type of side who anyone could go to for advice," He said finally, snapping his fingers as he did.
Janus hummed, thinking back to the past two weeks ever since the wedding, "That's not too far off, Roman,"
Roman's smile widened, before hesitantly taking off Janus's hand from his shoulder and clasping it in his own. His hands were warm and calloused, light indentations in his fingertips from an instrument, probably a ukulele since Thomas picked it up a while ago, and a sword based on the overall toughness of his palm- and Janus paused his thoughts on that. Why was he thinking about Roman's hands?
"I am afraid I'm going to have to leave, Lady Juno." Roman said sheepishly, "I've got to look over the monologue book Thomas got with him in the morning to see if there are any monologues he could use for auditions,"
"Okay then, well- wait, what?" Janus's brain caught up to the nickname Roman gave him, "'Lady Juno?'"
Roman winced, "You know because Juno and Janus are pretty connected in Roman mythology and I know I normally use pagan gods because -well, duh- but I never Roman mythology for some reason so I thought I could try it out with your name and all and-" Roman cut himself off, opting to look at Janus nervously, "I- I know it's not my best," He added on hastily.
Janus hummed, "I've heard worse,"
Roman's eyes lit up like a flame to dry logs, "Then I'll come up with something better, Jan!"
Janus's face soured at the nickname, "Just not that one,"
Roman laughed boisterously before tapping Janus on the nose with his pinkie, bidding him farewell, and prancing off to his room.
Janus still stood at his door, a question mark practically sitting on his head. His face burned as he stared blankly at the floor. What just happened?
All at once, Janus slammed the door closed and actually began thinking again. He leaned against the door, crossing his arms. He was hung up on one thing (well, more than one thing, but at the moment he was stuck on that one) Roman said to him during that interaction.
Roman said '-you might want to save that for Remus,'
Janus stared at the floor, racking his brain for any sort of insult that involved Roman and Remus. The one-liner he told Roman popped up in his head, the very thing he apologized to Roman for, 'Oh, Roman, thank god you don't have a mustache, otherwise between you and Remus-'
Oh.
Remus.
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Janus stared up at the scratched-up door of Remus's room. The bright green paint on it was peeled, and blood, juice, and a white fluid were splattered on it. Janus never wanted to know how the white fluid got on there, or what it was, for that matter.
Hiking up his gloves, he knocked sharply on the door twice. Muffled shuffling was heard until it was paused with the opening of the door. Remus peeked over the door, his chipped nails bloodied and rough.
"Hello, Remus, may I come in?" Janus asked softly.
Remus shook his head and made a sound that was half-way between a huff and a whine, simply saying, "A unicorn's bleeding to death in here," despite the fact that Janus heard no sounds of any nature coming from his room, and also because he felt the lie Remus told, tingles and prickles being sent up his left side as he said it.
"Oh... would you mind if I just apologized out here, then?"
Remus's bloodshot eyes widened before nodding hesitantly.
Janus took a breath, "Remus, I'm sorry for what I said about you being... evil," He echoed his apology to Roman, because in a way, he insulted the two of them in the same sentence, yet in completely different ways, "I didn't mean to intend any harm, it was merely to... spite Roman because he doesn't like being compared to you, simply based on how different the two of you are. I'm so sorry," Janus almost winced at his apology. Jesus, he sounds so insincere, he can’t even find it in himself to blame Remus for not believing or not accepting his apology if he does.
Remus opened the door a bit wider and left the comforts of his room to stand in front of him, silently shutting the door behind him.
He looked down at the floor as soon as he did, his body shaking.
Remus looked up and made a choked up wail, pulling Janus towards him and latching onto him like an octopus.
Remus sniffled into his chest, burrowing himself into his cloak. Janus smiled sadly and returned the gesture, tucking Remus's head under his chin.
"I'm sorry, Remus, I truly am," He quietly uttered to him, Remus just gripping him tighter and wetting his shirt as a result.
Janus held Remus close as Remus cried on him, humming a simple made-up melody under his breath to try and ease him.
After a long moment of this, Remus looked up at him, snot stuck on his cheeks and tears still falling, and said, "Thank you,"
Janus chuckled, a confused smile teasing his face, "For what, Rem?"
Remus said it as though it was obvious, "For apologizing,"
Janus took a silent, sharp breath and leaned his forehead on Remus's. "No reason to say thank you for something that should have been done before, Remus," He said softly, a small smile on his face.
Here’s a list of some videos on yle that feature Tove Jansson and often others; most are interviews, though there are some that aren’t. These probably aren’t all of them, and there’s also audio recordings you can find, but it’s late and I need to get up early tomorrow so I’m posting this as is lol.
Lars, Tove and Tuulikki in Japan - 15.9.1991 - Short one featuring the iconic trio!!!! Tove once again being a fashion ICON and referring to the others with their nicknames ‘Lasse’ and ‘Tooti’ :’)
Tove's brother Lars and Tuulikki Pietilä travel to Japan to see Moomin animations that have been completed. They are extremely satisfied.
Interview with Tove at Klovharun in Pellinge - 2.9.1991 - Oh this is GOOOOD! Tove is so lovely and cheerful in it (she is in them all, tbh) and we see some 90s Moomin anime character sheets!!!!
Reporter Christian Forsberg siblings Tove and Lars Jansson at Klovharun in Pellinge archipelago. They discuss the Japanese animations, why Tove thinks they are good, and what it's been like to work with them. We also hear more about the advent of Moomintroll.
The Japanese Animations - 6.9.1991 - Tove talks about her love for Snufkin in this one :D
The youth magazine X-tra also speaks with Tove Jansson. Junior reporter Nike Tallqvist interviews Tove Jansson. Tove Jansson and Sixten Lundberg, who has given Moomintroll their voice, talk about the animations. Tove Jansson is very happy and satisfied with the films. They have become good, she thinks. Especially Snufkin is nice. "I'd like to be like that," she says.
The Moomins and the Great Flood - 18.11.1991 - However, Tove Jansson is not so pleased with the new release of Småtrollen and the great flood. She thinks the book is not good.
Tove Jansson and Tuulikki Pietilä about art and life - 09.15.1991 - Tove, Tooti, and Pentti talk in this one and we see Moomin figures & tableaux.
Here, Tove Jansson and Too-ticky, Tuulikki Pietilä, are interviewed about the construction of the Moomin House. The idea came from Pentti Eistola, who built a smaller Moomin house. And from that, the idea of the house grew. The gang gathered for play nights where there was carpentry, painting and sewing.
The house travelled around the world, first to a Moomin exhibition in Bratislava, to finally stay at the Moomin exhibition in the Tampere library.
Here we hear what Tuulikki likes to make herself as a doll. And why Pentti Eistola made a Moomin House.
Tove and Friends - 1970 - This is literally just a 24-minute-long video of Tove chilling with some mates including Lasse Pöysti and Birgitta Ulfsson and Erna Tauro oh my gosh!!!!
Here we visit Tove Jansson in her studio home with friends of her. Lasse Pöysti sings the Moomintroll show, Tove draws and the gang discusses.
It is a real home for reportage. From time to time, someone puts in a relevant question, and in between you talk gently, cut bread and cheese, and drink wine.
Discussions revolve around the studio home, drawing Moomin films, Moomin visors and Tove Jansson's writing.
Erna Tauro, who wrote the music for Tove Jansson's songs, talks about how it feels to compose to lyrics.
EDIT: This one also has a version with Finnish subtitles!! Here
Tove Jansson on the Moomin House - 1.9.1979 - This one has some pretty good shots of the moominhouse tableau!
With the help of friends Tuulikki Pietilä and Pentti Eistola, Tove Jansson has created a Moominhouse, a dream house that stands for everything that modern architecture does not do.
It took several years to create the perfect house. The decor is complete in every detail. In the Moomin House you can find everything needed in a house.
The Moomin House will travel to Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. Architecturally, the Moomin House is a concoction of different styles; Karelian style, baroque, empire and rococo.
Tove Jansson is happy and eager. She sees the Moomin House as a fantasy house that stands against the modern beehives where no one wants to live.
About Tove Jansson's childhood - 09.15.1991
Tove Janssons talks about her safe but bohemian childhood and how her life has become with the celebrity.
Tove Janssons' upbringing was bohemian and artistic. If mother Ham (Signe Hammarsten-Jansson) can not tell Tove Jansson, it is difficult to tell if someone you have loved so much.
But about her father (Viktor Jansson) she draws stories. He was a bohemian, with an unavoidable attraction to the bourgeois. He longed for disasters and kept them in good spirits.
You may see where the characters Moominmamma and Moominpappa and really the whole family come from.
About Tove's choice of profession and Moomin's birth - 09.15.1991
Tove Jansson talks about how the little troll was born in a comic book Garm. It was just a coincidence that she started writing children's books, maybe she longed for childhood summers.
The creatures give each other freedom. But the figures evolved. As an example, Tove Jansson takes Moominmamma who can get really angry. And Snufkin, who is totally free and alone, comes and goes as he pleases. He was Tove Jansson's idol for a long time, but he is really self-centred and spoiled. After all, it is easy to be alone and stick out in the wilderness when you are hailed and applauded when you get home. Fillyjonk, on the other hand, goes under by loneliness.
The cartoon was what took Tove Jansson's loss. It was terrible, but Too-ticky helped Tove Jansson write Moominland Midwinter. There she placed Moomintroll in a strange world. He not only experienced adventure, but also difficulties.
The Moomin World, the Celebrity and the Moomin Fan - 15.9.1991
Tove Jansson also talks about the difficulty of being known, all the fans who write and demand answers. She refers to Topelius and Astrid Lindgren who know equally.
When there is talk of all the research in Tove Jansson's books, she just gets irritated, they could wait a bit at least.
Tove Jansson Receives Award - 24.4.1987 - very cool shot of her putting on sunglasses in this lol
Tove Jansson became more and more shy over the years, but she gained recognition for her Moomin books all her life. She talks a lot about fame and trouble.
Anna Savonius wonders if the Moomin books became too narrow when Tove Jansson can no longer write about them. Tove Jansson thinks that they changed the meaning, and she went back to visual art.
And with horrible mothers she switched to short stories and novels.
Mostly she writes well for herself. But children's books need a happy ending, it may be awful, but not cruel and contain justice and honesty. However, you do not need education.
Tove Jansson Turns 80 - 8.8.1994 - from the same article as the video above.
Tove Jansson Becomes a Professor - 5.11.1995
Tove Jansson became an honorary professor and was 80 years old before she died on June 27, 2001.
Tove Jansson on working with books and visual arts - 4.6.1984
Tove Jansson talks about Summer Book and The Dangerous Journey. And about how difficult it is to write for children and for adults.
Tove Jansson has often talked about how celebrity has made it more difficult to write. And how she gets stuck and doesn't move on.
In Charlotte Aira's deep and strong interview, Tove Jansson returns to this. Writing is a heavy job, as heavy and difficult as painting.
This summer book is perhaps the book that is strongest for Tove Jansson and best describes Tove Jansson's life.
In the interview, Tove Jansson also talks about nature, the children and the Moomin role. Tove Jansson does not think she is escapist, everything is in reality.
They talk about Tove Jansson's adult books and visual arts, which journalists are not always interested in.
Tove Jansson receives the Topelius Prize - 9.28.1978
Tove Jansson received the Topelius Prize in 1978 when she published The Dangerous Journey (1977). It is Tove Jansson's last picture book about the Moomin role. Tove Jansson thinks about the dangerous journey, she thinks it may not have been so successful in terms of text, but she likes the pictures.
Tove Jansson in Naantali - 6.24.1993
Moomin mother Tove Jansson took part in a big event when Naantali Moomin World opened.
Tove Jansson thinks it is quite fun to participate when the Moomin characters come alive.
But she had never thought of such a thing when she wrote her first Moomin book.
And she knows that there will be no more Moomin books, now Tove Jansson is just trying to write short stories for adults.
A glimpse of Tove Jansson
Tove Jansson's Moomintroll spread all over the world. Today you can find everything from Moomin soaps to refrigerator magnets. Finally, Tove Jansson started hating her Moomintroll.
Here, Tove Jansson tells Chris Zitting about how fame has affected her. About how she hated to see her beloved character being commercialised and because of that, she began to lose the desire to write about Moomin.
She also talks about the inspiration to start writing more adult books.
Tove Jansson tells us that the book Moominland Midwinter (1957) was very important to her. She was stuck and couldn't write a lot more, but her life partner Tuulikki Pietilä (Too-ticky) helped her by suggesting that she place Moomintroll in a new and strange world. That helped Tove Jansson move on.
The interview was made in 1988, but was shown again after Jansson's death in 2001. The program has Finnish subtitles.
