#izzy rambles

[lizard-queen-izzy]

Always thinking about how The Magnus Archives de-glorifys martyrdom.

[wewerewildandfluorescent]

OH MY FUHHHHHHHHHHHHCCCCKKKKKK

[izzyyy-1]

having a bad lighting and thunderstorm rn.

time to read some bussin dennis whitaker fics

[izzyeinfalt]

A thought, I like how, intentional or not, Tails has many Traits shared with the Mythological Kitsune.

Let's start with his Japanese Name, In Japanese he is マイルス・パウアー (Miles Prower) or テイルス キツネ (Tails the Kitsune(Fox))

Which in a moment I will explain is a double entendre in Japanese. Given that the Word for Fox and Kitsune (Mythological) are the same. I will from here on be using the term Fox to refer to non-magical foxes, and Kitsune to refer to the Magical ones.

So first we have Traits, well, Kitsune in myth are most well known for their multiple tails, often up to nine. However it's not required for them to have nine tails to qualify. They can have as few as one, but if a fox as more than one that's a sure sign it's a Kitsune.

Another sign is their prodigious intelligence. Kitsune are often portrayed as incredibly intelligent, smarter than most humans. This plays into their often trickster nature. However not all Kitsune are tricksters or decievers. Some are guides, guardians, and allies. In fact, several Shintō deities are associated with the Kitsune, namely Amaterasu and Inari.

Speaking of Tricksters, Tails is well known to be mischievous, and deceptive. Often crafting sneaky traps or tricks for foes, and pranks for friends.

Another trait that some Kitsune show is their compassion and affinity with nature. Kitsune are sometimes associated with Inari a deity of agriculture and (responsible) industry. Though that's not all, several myths describe a Kitsune falling in love with a mortal, and caring for them. Often protecting them from other harms. Kitsune of all kinds are sometimes depicted as the wise and compassionate guardians of shrines and holy locations.

Further, when Kitsune appear, and take on human form, they often choose to appear as a child. Inari in particular has a notable Myth where they appear as an ambiguously gendered youth who assists a blacksmith in crafting his masterpiece. Which adds yet another layer. Kitsune are sometimes associated with craftsmanship and creation.

Kitsune are also often shown wielding, or surrounded by 狐火 (kitsunebi, Foxfire). Magical fire often associated with Inari and used by Kitsune for a variety of purposes. Combat is one of those purposes. Which brings to mind Tails in Tails' Adventure. Where he uses a variety of explosives and specifically the incendiary napalm bombs as his method of fighting.

Then comes the final layer. It's known in myth that the Kitsune are magical, but what's the difference between magic and sufficiently advanced technology? Well, as science fiction often shows, very little. As technology advanced enough that people would struggle to understand is effectively Magic. This is actually a phenomenon active today, with many not actually understanding or aware of how much of their technology actually functions. Just that it does.

So, back to the beginning. Tails the Kitsune or Tails the Fox, his name has two meanings, one could read it as him being a True Kitsune, or just him being a normal fox with an odd mutation. The thing is, since the word is the same in Japanese, there's a layer of humor in ambiguity. Which one is he? The humor lies in the fact that he could very well be either one, but will never be explicitly said to be one or the other. Which I find neat.

These are just some parallels and thoughts that I find interesting. Is he a Kitsune? Maybe. Is he just a fox? Maybe. Does it matter? Nope.

(Some final notes: This is just from my personal knowledge. I am not an expert on Japanese mythology and may have accidentally misremembered or mischaracterized some points unintentionally. If I got something wrong, or missed some nuance or detail, please let me know. Otherwise, enjoy my little ramble.)

[i-am-iz]

heh you know what time it is (me desperately asking for tin boq art)

don't make me get my witch hunters.

[tumbleweed-run]

My husband asked what prompt I was using for kinktober today and I said probably overstimulation so he decided to intentionally take it the wrong way.

These are his suggestions

“Gale touches a piece of fabric the wrong texture”

“It’s too loud in the tavern and Gale can’t taste his meal”

“Gale read the wrong thing while eating and now his food tastes weird”

Apparently my husband has also leaned heavily into the “Gale is autistic” theory. Before you ask, yes, he is teasing me about actual things that have happened this week to me.

[kindarella]

it’s crazy cause after finishing the main trilogy i was andriel pilled DOWN like they were my number 1ssss but once i picked up tsc yall… jerejean come get this number one spot

[herz-meister]

tillchard in my head is a very tragic dynamic... "a lot of things left unsaid" type thing...I've yuri-fied them so much in my head sometimes I forget the members are men (im sorry) .... lets go (emigrate)... hmmm

paulchard is cute, i like fluff of them. I have nothing much to add to the discussion as i believe this might be the fandom's most popular ship? i love paul. i love richard... so its nice eyecandy for me

I dont know if its a common ship in the R+ fandom or if it has a ship name, but in my head i quite like Schneider x Paul... especially considering initially Schneider didnt want to work with paul, and also everything during the Feeling B days. ragebaits vs ragebaited if yknow what i mean