Lutalo is Jack Johnson if he was a freak who lived in your walls. (Affectionate.)
An indie rock musician from Vermont, Lutalo manages to capture something deeply unsettling about the current zeitgeist without doing anything overtly atypical. I’ll be focusing on his song “Call It In” from Once Now, Then Again because I am obsessed with it. Lutalo’s deep, detached-sounding vocals underscore stripped down, mostly acoustic instrumentals; the bass line is melodic and resonant, coming across as almost sarcastically playful in light of his listless lyrics.
Between the slightly childlike touches and a liminal, existential vibe, this song gives I-Spy book. The lyrics paint a portrait of a lonely boy in his room, alienated from the world, seeking comfort in small distractions that he ultimately knows are empty:
“A moment came where I got lost
Caught me playing simple games of toss
All alone in the void
Taking pictures of my favorite toys.”
A sense of hopelessness pervades the song in light of people's uwillingness to change a destructive culture:
“The angels came and then they went
So convinced that we were hell bent
To burn it all, and say it’s too late
Maybe I should get some real estate”
There is a sense of guilt in this song for “calling it in;” you can tell that the speaker includes himself in his criticisms, mocking himself (and our culture as a whole) for the ways we distract ourselves and live detached from our true values and from one another:
“A man watched me through my little black screen
Holding voices that he’ll never see”
“Once Now, Then Again” is a no-skips album for me, but I’m glad I got to delve into “Call It In” as a song that hooked me from first listen and now, after deeper analysis… has enchanted me body and soul. Lutalo, come out of my walls, I want to make you tea!!
"there you are, you brat" scowls a too familiar voice for lutalo who frozen on the spot stiffly, forgetting he was beside the much larger dragon's side. His deep green eyes are small…horror filled then as he slowly turn around to see a dark clocked figure hover over him…while lutalo could see the stoned face of his main monster…his nightmare….
He sallow thickly, take a step back...he tries to remind himself that, its all in his mind...he is DEAD…died centuries ago but…he…
He feels like he was that startled brat who got himself cursed for just mouthing off to an aged sage…
The sage who trapped him into his rubyish-pink genie lap for gods known many centuries…..trapped in smallest spaces to point that that he may become frightful of tight, unwindowed buildings…
The cursed that had him asleep for many centuries till people whom wish for things of lust to use and then throw away once their wishes been granted….never been allowed to be free AGAIN till his lamp be rubbed…
The users who think of other uses for him then granting magic….
Monsters that hunted his dreams even now, as an older dragon who has a lovely new life now thanks to Lateef who found and managed to wish him free via an loophole….
His breathing is quick….like he is close to have an panic attack….not move from the spot beside the other drgaon….he already felt his bands around his wrists start to feel hevay..like they been actived again to becomed cuffs…..enchanged him to the safe life again….
the aches of his back when he anger his masters….the…
"n-no no…this isn't real…" he forced himself to speak, try to shack his mind clear…."you are dead…centuries of gasps….you can't-"
he flinched when he thought he felt a touched on his back, move his arm to hit whoever touched, him, startled him.
🌌//A Fifth Sample of My Headcanons on the Dragon Daddies {Dream Weaver Edition}:
Copano:
Ah, yes, the caffeine addict himself, the 'caffiend' as he's known by his peers, Copano is an animated fellow, complete with jerky movements, and no comprehension of an 'inside voice'. A mug of his latest concoction is gripped rather tightly in his hands at all times. 'What's that face? I never start a day without one cup, why, I'm in the mood for twenty more already.' He's very much prone to fatigue, likely due to the caffeine, which causes his bursts of energy to have a duration of a few hours at a time.
Copano runs solely on caffeine and teatime snacks. He grows a lot of C. sinensis cultivars, herbs and coffee beans he's bred himself. As a Dream Weaver, it's no surprise his selection of herbal teas is nearly endless. He's got chamomile, lavender, passionflower, anything a dragon could need, he's got. One sip of his signature 'Dark Hollow Valerian' blend could put a two-ton Beast to sleep, so a regular denizen should proceed with caution.
Spyro, the ever-responsible young man, brought it upon himself to taste test his extra strength brew of herbal tea and coffee. The side effects were... peculiar, to say the least, first he stopped in place, frozen solid, then he starts moving a mile a second. Start. Stop. Start. Stop. It got so bad that all three dragons had to pitch in to save the boy before his heart exploded.
Predictably, he saves the 'extra strength' caffeinated beverages for himself, it's for the best considering each box contains over six hundred milligrams of caffeine. He's probably the only person in the world who can ingest that much caffeine and survive.
A Fairy kissed him once as a child, everything was normal until he started sneezing and wheezing. Turns out he's got an allergy to Fairies, their magic just isn't compatible with him, and gives him awful rashes on his wings. If he has to interact with them, it'll be through Kosoko, Lutalo, or from a safe distance within earshot.
Tried the supercharge spot as a dare, the wall, even after the many repairs, still has the indentation from his 'minor miscalculation'. Afterwards, Lutalo turned the supercharge off to prevent anymore injuries, despite the many protests from his brothers not to. ‘I’m not taking any chances; I'm turning it off until one of you can give me a good enough reason to undo my decision'.
Under no circumstances should his mugs be taken away from him, same goes for his beverages, unless one wants to deal with a demon. He's irritable, anxious, and plagued with excruciating migraines. A wise person would stay out of his way until he gets one drink in his system. He makes the Blue Wizards and Tin Soldiers wary of him, and they hastily move in the opposite direction when he draws near them. The sound of a little bell is the only warning of his imminent arrival and there are even rules for such an event as well: 'stay on guard, don't look him in the eyes, and don't speak unless spoken to'.
Kosoko:
~Ooh, the 'Casanova', 'Heartbreaker', 'Romeo', all names given to him by his many admirers. Is this an accurate summation of his character? Well, yes, but actually no. While Kosoko is a naturally flirtatious and openly affectionate man, he's not exactly look for a significant other, not because he doesn't want one, but because his eyelids are closed tightly and he's openly snoring. It's not easy communicating with someone who nods off mid-sentence.
This sleepyhead is an ambassador for the Dragon Kingdom while visiting the Fairy Realms for business matters. The position is unofficially official, it was mainly his popularity that earned him the position, before he was just a humble candle maker peacefully secluded in his room.
Spyro 'bonds' with Kosoko by polishing the Tin Soldiers' armor and making dream catchers, not even bothering to hide his indifference. How much enjoyment could he possibly have when his uncle dozes off every five minutes? Little to none. Sparx would actually rather stay and relax with Kosoko than go exploring, so, to stave off the boredom, Spyro sneaks out to play with the Blue Wizards.
He sleepwalks nonstop, calling them 'power naps', always nonchalant about the situations he's put himself into. Lutalo, however, isn't amused watching him 'power nap' his way over the edge of a floating island. 'Silly me, I forgot to use my weighted blanket, heh. Hey, sometimes a guy can't help where he passes out, especially when his neighbor's rose bushes are so comfortable'.
He's received more Fairy Kisses than any normal person should, they utterly adore him, and it makes sense, the dragon's a bona fide celebrity in their realms. The never-ending torrent of affection has left him as the first dragon to have a permanent upgraded power of flame from a Fairy's Kiss. Unfortunately, he can't breathe fire for long as five thousand degrees Fahrenheit tends to dry out his throat pretty fast.
As a candle maker, he added fragrances using oils, 'Some of them are from the Fairies, some of them are from the Artisans, depends on how I'm feeling that day'. Normal fragrance oils don't usually glow or make strange noises, but nobody can say that they don't smell heavenly. He's doesn't experiment with his work these days, and no new smells or waxes are being developed as of now.
The candles he carries have no smell, they were crafted with Beast Maker magic, a magic so intense, it keeps him wide awake. Though one isn't enough, he placed two more on his horns for extra measure, now he only lets out a yawn or two. Keep in mind, the candles effects can only be felt when lit and he doesn't keep them lit all the time, Copano and Lutalo would never let him.
Lutalo:
He's a very spiritual dragon with a no-nonsense attitude uncommon to the tranquil and often drowsy nature of the Dream Weavers. He's not physically confrontational like Mazi, but he's just as stubborn, and will stand his ground no matter what. The Haunted Towers dragons, whenever they have trouble with the residents, will probably go to him, because he can and will get results.
A dragon medium? A dragon medium, indeed. He's able to communicate and manipulate certain spirits. The suits of armor protecting Haunted Towers are inhabited by feisty little earth spirits. He can't convince every spirit to enter the armor, which is why he avoids the meaner spirits. 'Dealing with spirits is no small task. Say the wrong thing, and suddenly there's claw marks on your stuff, and teeth marks on your tail.'
Spyro wasn't anticipating Gnasty Gnorc of all people to have history with Lutalo, who reveals the incredible dedication the Gnorc had with trying to take over Haunted Towers. 'Our Tin Soldiers made quick work of them; I assure you'. He knows a lot about the Gnorcs, a remnant of his 'Peace Keeper phase' as he called it. Depending on his mood after telling a story, he may or may not show Spyro mementos of his time serving in the Army.
On the side, he makes pocket change selling incense sticks that have no magical properties. 'I can't overextend myself for this, heh, I'm no Magic Crafter'. Kosoko lends him oil extracts and the like all the time, which he, at one point, did enchant with his own magic. But wrangling in spirits to fight off Wizards and Gnorcs is draining enough on its own. After taking 'Magic Management' classes, his health is at an all-time high, and he no longer fears using up all of his magic anymore. 'From this day onward, I'm going to be making my incense without magic'.
His determination to get the Supercharge ramp powered down isn’t just to prevent the others from injuring themselves, it's to stop them from tearing apart the castle. There's no sane reason for a castle to go through thirty or more doors per month, there really isn't, and the costs for twenty-foot doors isn't cheap, colossally so if they're fireproof.
Terrible at compromising, he'll bully his way to whatever it is he wants, and when he was an adolescent, his behavior was abysmal. He would get petty and snappy with elders and his domineering presence drove away his brothers. it wasn't until he entered the Peace Keeper Army that he dropped the superiority complex, adopting a calm and forgiving personality, but that doesn't mean he's a pushover. He still argues quite a bit, he just refrains from relying on brutal insults, swears and 'payback' to make his point known.
The copper lamp is his wand, he's gotten lots of offers for a 'normal' one to act as a conductor for his magic, but he's not interested in the slightest. 'It doubles as a teapot' is the answer to the usual 'why?', the interrogator either leaves in a huff or laughing at his corny joke. It does bring him immense satisfaction to see his enemies confused by the item only to be hit with a full blast of sleeping powder from the spout.
We now reach the final second hardest level because I have to get too the next area using super charge. Also a fairy kiss will change spyro and he can destroy any iron with his fire.
So now that I’ve finished the first of the three games on the Reignited Trilogy, I decided to pick a few of my favourite dragons and have a draw at them. I also wanted to add Elora and Spyro because, why not? XD For the record, I really wonder how Elora would get along with Spyro’s fathers. :)
(ooc) Lutalo have a huge scar on his side, where, when he was getting cursed and bonded to the lamp, they need blood, so they cut his side deeply so he bleed...its right from his hip up to under his rips. he hate it but know its too old to heal.
he has thin scars on his wrists, where his cuffs had cut into them when he was a Genie. he hide them easily with gloves.
