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Author, reader, YouTube video creator (and consumer), lover of Broadway.
Btw, the Ecosia header was like, "Green AI that respects privacy" or something like that, for a while there, and I sent in a bug report a few days ago basically saying, "Please remove 'AI' from your header; I'm a long time user, I've turned off the AI overview, and I cannot be seen using a search engine that says 'AI' in the header," and now the header says "We protect the planet and your privacy," lol.
There is no way the infirmary is clean safe or organized. It is run by teenagers.
Er, a teenager. No clue how old Kayla and Austin are. I have not encountered them yet.
A teenager. A bisexual, ADHD, sleep deprived teenager that has too many dead peoples names memorized.
There are candy wrappers kicked under a desk, open needles on the counter (that will not be used, they aren’t stupid.), a tissue box just. On the ground. A little kid threw it. The Ares kids are called in to hold demigods down while they set bones (when Nico isn’t around to do it for them. Which I believe is most of the time. Dude’s a wanderer.), there’s a bandage wrapped around a broken IV stand (bandages are an Apollo kids duct tape), and at least two kids asleep on the floor.
Jesus Tapdancing Christ... THIS is a good welt pocket and the people who designed Simplicity 2895 ought to be blasted well ASHAMED of themselves for the crap way THEY wanted a welt pocket made. *SNARLS*
This is how I learned to do it and a good example of what you want to see in a short form tutorial: pinning, pressing, seam finishing, good fabric handling.
I would mention that you can make the pocket facing with a small panel of your matching fabric that is visible and the rest in a lighter fabric to reduce bulk. That's a lot of denim layers for comfort.
(I'm going with Celeste being the yandere one, for this.)
I almost want this to emerge from the Celeste Doing Makoto's Makeup scenario.
Like, it starts out with her just agreeing to grant him favors and demanding, in exchange, the right to style his look for the following day.
Before this, she just had a passive impression that Makoto seems very have-able. Like when you see a pencil on the floor and it has a good eraser but no tip. Just kinda, "I could take that and sharpen it and it would be a real asset to me, but I don't have to."
I guess, for that simile, putting the makeup on Makoto would be like sharpening the pencil and subsequently going, "Okay, now this is mine," but in actuality there's a bit more to it than that. There's sentiment attached.
Like, putting makeup on Makoto entails looking deeply into his eyes, holding his face in her hand, watching him squirm and hearing him whine and also getting earnest feedback like, "I think I have a new appreciation for the kind of effort you put into your appearance," or something. It's not just that she feels she's maximized his potential and therefore is entitled to him; this is pretty intimate bonding time, and she gets attached to the idea of getting to spend time with him like this.
(And yes, marking him with her aesthetic does have an exhibition element to it.)
But Makoto remains so have-able.
So available to everyone.
She has to defend her territory.
Celeste, for the most part, avoids personally murdering. Her first defensive mode is lies and placation. Second mode, verbal aggression and temperamental words that typically fall short of direct verbal threats. (This second step gets skipped if the person is an especially formidable opponent, in her eyes. A Sayaka, for example.) And third up, manipulating others to do violence on her behalf.
Usually, it's not a "lie to Hifumi so he murders" kind of thing. More in the realm of, leak a dangerous secret from one of her many anonymous social media accounts, or subtly stoke a preexisting conflict until it becomes deadly.
But that usually isn't necessary. For the most part, her yandere behavior doesn't come out as violence or aggression (whether direct, indirect, or even verbal). She's more the type to manipulate Makoto himself into spending more time with her. Maybe fumbling at first, failing to convince him that he needs her, but ultimately succeeding in making him feel like she needs him.
She doesn't particularly like to be vulnerable, but she's not above a Wounded Gazelle act. Or even– for him, if she absolutely has to –some tears.
Okay, finally putting down my thoughts on Alison Simms.
I think she serves two main functions in the story:
1. Alison lets the audience experience Luke’s point of view. Alison talks to him and often challenges him, which makes him reveal his plans, as well as hints of doubt. I do think that’s necessary, especially considering the target audience.
2. Alison shows that this rebellion isn’t just tied to Luke. Some of the rogue demigods - Chris being the most obvious one - follow Luke, because of their relationship with him. Others are in it for the cause. They want to topple the gods who have hurt them, so they follow Kronos. And they aren’t loyal to Luke.
Using Alison as a representative allows the writers to highlight the Kronies’ (yes, I’m going with that!) legitimate grievances… as well as the fact that they are taking out their anger on the wrong people.
Moreover, it makes the Titan Army more of a threat. If many of the Kronies aren’t loyal to Luke, then getting through to him, capturing him, or killing him won’t stop the rebellion. In fact, Luke’s authority is already shaky and there are far more reckless people - like Alison - who would gladly take his place. (I am super curious how Atlas is going to fit into that whole dynamic.)
Now, Alison as a character:
In two words, I am intrigued and unsatisfied.
Very minor spoilers for The Titan’s Curse (aka season 3) below here.
Intrigued: What the fuck is up with Alison?! Why is she like this? I want to know! I think making her a daughter of Apollo was an incredibly smart move. For people who haven’t read the books, she is the first Apollo child to show up. If Apollo is anything like in the book, it will be wild to meet him after getting to know Alison. Titan’s Curse Apollo is a self-absorbed lord of cringe, but he is also nice and helpful. So, what did he do to make Alison this angry?
For those who have read the books, the confusion is already here. We know what Apollo is like and we know what his kids are like. Most of them are just… chill. The most aggressive Apollo camper known is probably Michael Yew and he is, at most, a little irritating. So, again, why is Alison like this?!
One thing that has been on my mind regarding Alison is the story of Niobe. There are stories of Apollo taking his divine retribution to completely disproportionate levels. Alison parallels this story. She is trying to get revenge on parents by harming their children. I doubt they’ll reference this in the show, but I do find it interesting to think about.
Unsatisfied: This feeling is very much connected to what makes her intriguing. I don’t understand Alison. I don’t know where she’s coming from. I don’t get why she’s acting the way she is. So, I can’t really empathise with her and her arc…
… yet. And this is crucial! We’re in the middle of the story, so I think it’s fine, even necessary, to be unsatisfied when it comes to certain characters and storylines.
The Kronies are doing outrageous, inexcusable things. They’re angry at their parents, so they attack their siblings? That seems wrong. It is wrong. How did these demigods get to a point where they can justify the way this rebellion is going to themselves?
My hope for Alison in season 3 is to see some of that. And I do think it likely that we’ll get to see it.
Pretty major spoilers for Titan’s Curse ahead.
Alison is a daughter of Apollo and an archer. She reads that Huntress magazine. There are clearly major ties to Season 3’s new and important Olympians: Apollo and Artemis.
There are many, many ways I think Alison could fit into the story.
What did Apollo do? What did Artemis maybe do? Did Alison have dreams of joining the Hunters at one point? Was she rejected by her aunt? Forbidden from joining by her father? So much to potentially delve into there!
Alison could also serve as a foil for Thalia. Thalia is also angry at her father. And she chooses to join the Hunt. A comparison could go many ways. They could have a similar arc or make completely different choices.
One thing I am extremely curious about is how Alison might react to Artemis. This goddess takes on the weight of the sky to protect Annabeth. It’s a selfless act in which she chooses suffering to spare a young demigod. I don’t think that’s something Alison would expect from any of the Olympians.
So yeah, right now I am unsatisfied with Alison as a character. But I think it’s fine for me to be unsatisfied at this point in the story. I’m excited to see where they take Alison next season!
Also, Beatrice Kitsos is amazing, and it’s been really fun yelling at her through my screen!
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