#tia rambles

[bat-with-a-train]

...... I got Julian Coseley two runs in a row 😭

I'm like so tired of this winter bitch, that can't shut the hell up. Two runs in a row he continue to torment me with intrigue attacks. Like you can't even make this up. Librarian was right about him. Why does he like to yap so much for a eldritch being associated with a principle oF SILENCE.

[tianshiisdead]

I'm surprised by how popular cold pragmatic strategist + independent/isolated/dislikes company is for China characterizations, like on a cultural level because to be honest Chinese culture is, to me, quite hot and fast and loud. Chinese people forming hella cliques when outside of Chinese majority spaces but also

> tend to be loud > very interconnected and social culture > very touchy-feely/physical culture > some of the positive cultural aspects that come to mind for me have to do with the value of hospitality and being warm and open with sharing food and space > quite casual I feel? I'm not the biggest fan of the 'rude and loud with no filter' stereotype but like… LOL > no match for Chinese parties/big get-togethers at restaurants > I associate China with 热闹 ...

Not to say he wouldn't have a good head on his shoulders and a lot of skill with strategy, with power, a strong hold on his emotions and a level of ruthlessness befitting of a powerful old empire - I certainly wouldn't want to disregard government, the historic actions of the nation as a political entity, so on and so forth. But I also want to avoid when he becomes so political he's not recognizably Chinese on a cultural level. When I'm discussing Japan or say, France (I promise I've discussed him before just not in public LOL) there's always an element of trying to capture both the behavior of government and its members/ruling class, as well as general cultural and social elements… for Japan, I feel a lot of his 'heat' comes from government while his 'cold' comes from culture, while for China his 'cold' comes from government while his 'heat' comes from culture. And I was thinking of ways to balance that.

[tiastoleyourtoast]

man my violin lesson got rescheduled today cuz my school said "ermmm.... AKSOLEE.. fire drill!!1"

SCHOOL HOW COULD YOU I JUST WANNA BE THE MOST SUNNY KINNIE EVER PLEASE

[expectiations]

seeing people talk factually about my people is heartwarming. like yes fellow human. i don't know you you don't know me but you get my favorite person and i love you for that

[lily-blu]

I did it! All combat classes to 80!!!!! I got my sweet baby boi (amaro) I’m so excited!!!! Stay tuned for some celebratory pics in the next few days! Since I’ve levelled them all here’s my top for each type!

Healer: White Mage

Caster: Black Mage

Melee: Monk

Ranged: Dancer

Tank: Warrior

What are yours? 😊

[xiibalba]

Akihiko for that ask game?

//BUSTS THE DOOR WIDE OPEN AND TAKES OUT ALL MY NOTES//

I HEARD BEST BOY’S NAME HELLO-

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Favorite Thing About Them

He’s just so CARING- like I know his initial introduction and early game behavior makes it seem like he’s very battle focused and just wants that- but later in the game, especially if you’ve done his social link with FeMC you can see he REALLY cares about people. He isn’t the best at wording himself but his actions speak louder- protecting FeMC (even if you don’t go the romantic route), worrying about Ken even before he joins S.E.E.S, constantly worrying about Shinjiro and even MORE so when he finds out about the suppressants?? I hold Akihiko gently he needs some soup and a blanket

Least Favorite Thing About Them

I joke about the protein stuff with my friends but it honestly bugs me so much from a story perspective- fandom latches onto ONE THING and makes that the entire character’s personality I hate that aND ITS WORSE THAT ATLUS DID IT THEMSELVES TO AKIHIKO. One offhand comment. ONE. This man’s career was ruined. P4A/P4AU gets a pass (in some cases) because of “plot” but RARARARARRARARARARARARARA

Favorite Line

Literally can’t think of anything off the top of my head- but I like the whole scene where he’s mourning Shinjiro and he awakens to Caesar. Makes Me Cry

brOTP

HONESTLY ANYONE IN S.E.E.S- Especially Junpei and Yukari. He’s a great Senpai but I think those two would distract him from other stuff and take him out to like. The movies or places to eat that AREN’T Hagekure. Obvs Mitsuru is his go to for Deep Shit though. The Senpai Squad is just Very Good yes yes

Additionally I like Minato/Akihiko brOTP. They’re cute as a couple but I think Aki being able to talk without someone interrupting him and then being offered (often questionable but sometimes good) advice is Great

OTP

SHINJIRO AND/OR HAMUKO. I love Akishinji and I love Akiham but together? Oh absolutely adore it I love them all so much. I’m so sad there’s a lack of content of them, I have to feed myself </3

Aki’s def the type to need/provide balance tho which is why I love Akishinjiham. Shinjiro’s quiet and (typically) calm and Hamuko’s bright eyed and bushy tailed and like “Come on Aki let’s see how far we can go in Tartarus without anyone else cOME ON-“. After everything they’ve been through I feel like they’re good for each other in terms of overcoming all the SHIT they put up with at such a young age. You can’t be overly pessimistic about a situation or overly optimistic you need BALANCE and that’s where Aki fits in because he doesn’t lean too heavily to either side… Let Them Heal And Be Happy ATLUS I Am Outside Your House

nOTP

Uh… Mitsuru/Akihiko- Mitsuru is a Big Ol’ Lesbian

I don’t have to say it but yes I do, if you ship Ken with literally anyone get off my blog and block me I am going to rip out your throat violently

Honestly those are the only ones he’s pretty cute with anyone else

Random Headcanon

I absolutely can’t pick. I’m gonna give y’all a few-

He has pyrophobia! I do not need to elaborate as to why <3

I like the idea of Aki being eager to learn more languages. I HC Shinji and Hamuko as half Hispanic and Aki for sure made an effort to learn Spanish to impress them and just so they could talk to each other without others (besides Aigis) understanding!! I think that by Arena Ultimax Akihiko’s learned a lot of Spanish

Sleep Talks and Snores, thankfully both his partners are heavy sleepers so it doesn’t bother them too much but they’ve heard him sometimes and it’s so fucking funny. He’s fallen asleep on the lounge couch before and once scared Junpei SHITLESS when the guy had gone down for a post midnight snack just to hear utter nonsense coming from Aki

Unpopular Opinion

His canon height is wrong, he’s 5’7” he told me himself

Song I Associate With Them

Broken Church Bells by Small Leaks Sink Ships

Wrecked by Imagine Dragons

Faust, Midas, and Myself by Switchfoot

Fire Fire by Flyleaf

Favorite Picture Of Them

Boxing Legend Akihiko Sanada found dead in Inaba

[lunaserenade]

I want to finish up chapter 9 of Meet Me at Sunrise tonight but I can feel it in my BONES that it’s going to be busy as hell at work.

I’ve got chapters 10 and 11 outlined and also kinda wondering:

Would anyone like a little side chapter set at the beginning of their relationship while it was still secret?

An outtake chapter I suppose?

[brownsugar-chan]

For today’s (Or I guess yesterdays cause it’s 12) traintober I wanted to draw Merlin because he’s really adorable and a good few of mine have been rather angsty so I wanted something happy :).