what if we explored each other’s bodies [not sex] [i open your ribcage up and start messing around in that thang]
edit: if you want a post about the homoeroticism of surgery reblog this post instead please for the love of Ademiere this is an asexual post pl
edit 2: oh tankie cant you see youre standing in the way of leftist unity oh tankie (anarkiddie) you left this unity is this about the time i killed the anarchists no its just about you being a piece of shit you dont give a fuck about minorities no not if they dont help me kill the bourgeoisie
they make me so violently ill your honor. like do you ever think about how much unresolved feelings they have to unpack after the end of ALBW? I do. I get psychic damage every time. This is painting is me trying to convert that psychic damage into something pretty.
Anyways. this is mainly based on the Pieta by Michealangelo and also Fallen Angel by Alexandre Cabanel. The duality between Hilda and Ravio makes me sick: here you have a princess who would rip out her own beating heart to save her kingdom, and then her advisor/friend/partner would let the world die if it meant saving her soul (and also their kingdom's, really but you know). They care eachother so much to the point of betrayal. hhhghg. I went on a whole thing about this to my friends while conceptualizing this painting and I cannot capture those thoughts in a concise paragraph again aaaa
anyways have some detail notes:
Ravio looking to the sky lamenting to the gods not only for Lorule's fate, but for Hilda's specifically--as the princess shouldering this burden that her ancestors left her.
Saintly halo because within the narrative he's technically the "good guy" between himself and Hilda, plus the slight martyr themes from him choosing to let Lorule die with integrity instead of surviving with a stolen Triforce.
Blood on his hands also for this same reason ^^ and also because he refuses to truly abandon Hilda despite her actions.
He really doesn't have that much going on in this painting aside from that tbh. NOW HILDA ON THE OTHER HAND,
She's sooooooo angry <3333 she's angry at her ancestors for breaking their triforce, angry that her people are suffering, angry at her own powerlessness, angry at the gods for abandoning Lorule, but also. angry at Ravio for his abandonment and betrayal
So much rage and grief inside one girl! I thought the Fallen Angel-inspired eye expression would be fitting. Like yeah, Ravio did left + actively worked against her to save her, and yes it all worked out in the end. But that doesn't mean the betrayal didn't still hurt! ⭐⭐⭐
Ravio is holding her hand--she isn't holding it back, but she isn't pulling away either. Similarly, she's leaning against him but not into him. (is that the term? idk english).
Hilda hates him but she still loves him. Even if what he did cut her deeply, the presence of a dear friend/confidante/"partner" is still something she craves. Especially in a world as broken as theirs.
She can't look at him, but she can't bring herself to pull away either.
Lots of blood ⭐ Hilda will do anything, even spill blood, to ensure Lorule's survival. Unlike in the original Pieta, Hilda is wide awake. Her decisions are not the result of brainwashing evil magic. She knows what stealing Hyrule's Triforce entails and how it condemns her. This was her own conscious choice.
also the sword is based on the one Puppet Zelda uses in Twilight Princess. there's no on purpose thematic relevance I just didn't want to make an original sword design.
me when I got this idea but tumblr was blocked in the ph:
Is this bait? Yes. Will i use it as an excuse to post the guys with tourettic!reader? Fuck yes.
Soap is always willing to go out in public with you. His easy confidence makes it hard to feel ashamed of your tics, and he's perfected the "fuck off, asshole" look for anyone who tries to bother you. He's also surprisingly good at predicting your tics. Even if all your drinks are put in your special cup specifically so they won't spill, he's always catching it anyway. "Good trainin' aye? Keeps me on mah toes." Is his response after literally vaulting a shopping cart to catch your phone.
Ghost is a bit stubborn and emotionally constipated, but he's your best choice for days with violent tics. Mostly because you could stab this man and all he does is let out a muffled 'oof'. So you can slap and punch at him without guilt because he literally doesn't feel it half the time. "Huh? Why would I be upset at you tapping me? I live with Johnny." Also if you start to punch or hurt yourself he's always placing a hand between your hands and your skin to soften the blow. Somehow does it without looking??
Price is there to prevent tic attacks. No, he doesn't care about your shitty sleep schedule, you're not getting caffeine. If he senses you already feel overwhelmed he's sending you to his office so you can either nap or relax on the shitty couch he's got tucked into the corner. More often than not you're wearing his jacket around base because you left yours at home and he refuses to let you be cold. "No need to suffer more than necessary, kid." Is what he always says when you try to deny the jacket and just deal with the tics.
Gaz is there for after the tic attacks because sometimes theyre unavoidable. Depending on how you feel later he's got a bath and your favourite bath bombs ready, but if you just want to sleep he's also got heating pads for your sore muscles and Tylenol for the headaches. He's definitely the best when it comes to dealing with your shitty mood. He doesnt push you to feel better or cheer up because he knows the reality isnt fun. "Take your time, kid. No ones watching." So he dims the lights and tosses on a comfort movie for you before settling down himself, content to let you feel how you feel without interruption.
