Okay, how the hell. This is THE most crystal clear version of Smile Bomb I’ve listened to, and the creditless opening video is also like SHARP, like holy shit this is as if it were released TODAY type of clarity and it’s messing with me.
Can I just say how utterly iconic Yu Yu Hakusho is, like I’ve barely watched the series and seen the characters but I can remember most of the characters I know in vivid detail as far as design and powers go and that’s just amazing to me
You know his hair isn’t real. Beneath that synthetic veneer of creamy skin lies plastic, which means no hair follicles, which means no hair…. But still. Like everything else related to Connor you’re curious. And because you’ve never really been very good at denying yourself that curiosity, it slowly, slowly gets the better of you until you just HAVE to ask –
“Can I touch it?”
At your words he turns, his face perfectly handsome and entirely inscrutable. He does that thing – the one which reminds you of an attentive puppy – tilts his head to the side.
“Touch what?” There’s a hint of confusion in that pleasant voice, and something else.
No bother. You’re well past the point of embarrassment, and you make a vague motion towards his upper body. “Your hair. I want to touch your hair, Connor.”
This gives him noticeable pause. Processing. He’s processing. When he does this you imagine that biomechanical brain of his as a silent, whirring machine. Always running, always cataloging, discarding useless bits of information and retaining what he deems important. He blinks, performs an entirely human action (shrugging) and then delivers that weird, not-quite-a-smile smile.
“Sure. It… May not be what you think.”
Permission granted, you’re quick to reach for him, and he’s kind enough to bend down slightly to allow you easier access. Even with his agreement, you’re still a little hesitant. Bodily autonomy isn’t something many Androids comprehend, and while Connor has been known to buck his programming, he still has a tendency to comply with requests issued by humans.
Well, some humans, anyway.
Your fingers find purchase in that impeccable coiffure, you get a hint of the texture, and you have to admit, he’s right. It isn’t at all what you were expecting. It’s much softer, for one, almost silky, and it feels like human hair. Logically, you know that’s impossible, but you don’t care, you’re enjoying this too much, grin when you rake both hands through resulting in an absolute mess. He doesn’t laugh (is he even capable? you know other Androids are) however, when he straightens up, you see his not-quite-a-smile smile is far more genuine.
“It’s a sign of affection, correct?” That smile grows wider. “Playing with someone’s hair?”
At that you do blush because of course he’s right.
“Y-yeah.” Nervous. He’s made you nervous. “It’s usually something you do to people to show love. Or tenderness.”
Once he’s smoothed down the displaced strands, Connor does something unexpected: leans in and kisses you on the cheek. You gasp, eyes going wide, your mouth an open O of surprise. And when he pulls back, he’s still smiling.
“Kissing. That’s also a sign of affection for humans, isn’t it?”
You manage to squeak out a tiny “yes” in response.
“Then the next time you wish to show me affection, I request you just kiss me. I think it will be far more enjoyable for the both of us.”
The fire demon and the frost demon are always fighting over souls. Their battles are endless as his domain is a lake of fire but hers is a frozen mountain. No mans land is a peaceful stretch of grass and flowers between each demon and is the only way to pass through the valley.
They each have clever tactics to get a human to wander into their domain. Whenever one spies the other getting a soul, their only goal becomes to steal that soul from them out of spite. Whenever they clash, the wind howls and the ground grows hot.
Multiple traps and abductions have been sprung, but the demons let each other go in the end because there is no fun without their fight. Thousands of promises of death fall from both of their lips but they never actually kill each other. Only anger and spite keep between them, but no true harm.
The frost demon never speaks of the few times she sent a confused human to the lake of fire because she knew the fire demon hadn’t eaten for weeks. Once, the fire demon prevented a monster hunter from entering the frozen mountain before it could track down the frost demon.
They both hate to have to, but they retired after a rough mission where McCree was severally injured. It’s clear they can’t run around with the younger agents anymore. Sombra will lend a hand when her hacking abilities are required, but for the most part, they settle down quietly.
They bicker and annoy each other a lot, but they do make every meal together. Some of them are new, and some of the recipes are their old favorites. McCree makes them rocking chairs from scratch, even though Sombra notes how stereotypical it is for old people to sit in rocking chairs. They end up enjoying every sunset in them.
Sombra is the most bitter about her older age, but McCree takes to it gracefully. He doesn’t let it slow him down anymore then it has to, or stop him from enjoying walks through the neighboring flower fields. He always tells her how beautiful her graying hair is, and kisses the wrinkles around her eyes. When McCree’s stump arm aches, Sombra will massage it, as she’s always done, even though she can see its really starting to get to him.
They love visits from their grandbabies. They are always getting into trouble with their children though, as Sombra will slip the grandbabies little candies before dinner and McCree will take them to see the bull pen on the other side of town. They are terribly enabling, but the grandbabies love them for it.
They redecorate their house every year they get older. Painting the walls is still something they ponder heavily over before working on together. McCree always has some project going on, but sometimes they’ll just go fishing early in the morning, if Sombra can stand to wake up that early.
not giving your money to a business that’s currently striking is an essential part of a strike.
Amazon normally brings in over 34 BILLION dollars every day. The loss of even one day’s profits could mean massive leverage for the strikers – especially when the boycott coincides with what is usually one of Amazon’s busiest days of the year, their Prime deals day.
Do not visit Amazon.com between the 10th and 17th of July 2018!
He knows when your period is coming on because you start getting short with him a few days before. He’s actually told you, “Hey. Your period is gonna be coming on soon, take some pads to work.”
It’s hard to be bitter around Noctis. He comes with chocolate, he brings you a heat pad, he’s got your favorite takeout, he keeps his distance…
Bless his heart, he tries to do chores around the house for you. Every month without fail, he throws out his back trying to do all of your laundry in one go
Gladio
He understands. Iris gets crabby during her period
Of course he thinks there’s a physical activity to remedy any sort of bad mood, so he suggests you do some boxing drills. Anger and punching go together well
If you sass him, he’ll sass you back. That just seems fair to him
Ignis
Fear. Every once in a while he tries to be mean back, but the look on your face is murderous
He does your chores and runs errands for you. He makes the most amazing brownies, and you beg him to make them every day of your period (because you’ve eaten the last tray to yourself, and your craving isn’t satisfied)
“Hello darling, how are you today?” “No.” “That’s fair.”
Prompto
If Prompto can make you laugh, you won’t be ready to tear his throat out. He keeps you laughing
But he’s also very careful not to make jokes when you aren’t in the mood. Once Noctis made a joke when you wanted to be sour and when you threatened to stab him, Prompto believed you
Anything you want or need, he’ll go out and buy it. It doesn’t matter if it’s something like an entire salmon at two in the morning; you’re getting it
Luna
I mean… Luna’s actually like that too. And you guys have kinda synced up, and it can be a disaster
You end up arguing over the dumbest things, and then you both end up crying and apologizing
It’s nice to sit around in sweatpants eating snacks together at the end of the day, though. When you guys are calm
Aranea
She’s already got a stash of chocolate snacks somewhere. Usually she gets her period before you, so she stocks up before you start
You never really get mean or anything with Aranea. Maybe it’s because the snacks have calmed you down
She also does cute little things like rub your tummy and give you massages when you’re achy. It’s hard to be mad when somebody’s treating you like a princess
Cindy
Cindy’s more of the type to slow down because her cramps are horrible, so she’s not sure how to handle your mood swings
If you snap at her, she just turns around and rolls out. She might be a little pouty, but she tries not to take it personally
Gladio x Noctis: protective and sweet and generally good for your soul. A little competition is good and they are happy.
Gladio x Ignis: mom and dad fic and is very sweet very natural, they take care of the boys and it’s like candy for your soul mouth. Cavities in your soul.
Prompto x Gladio: usually sex, enemies to friends to lovers, always adorable, lots of cuddling. Lots of wall sex.
Prompto x Noctis: Funny and sweet and generally happy, best friends to lovers and cute and almost Pretty Woman style. Not quite but it’s there. Lots of Chocobos.
Prompto x Ignis: kinda hot, Prompto is either a naughty child and flirts with stiff authority figure Ignis or Ignis is a naughty boy and Prompto doesn’t know how to people so blushing.
Ignis x Noctis: LITERALLY THE MOST DEPRESSING AND HEARTBREAKING THING WHAT the ACTUAL FUCK. Let these boys be happy PLEASE. STOP GIvinG UP your LIVES plEase.
Some of you are so young… You weren’t here for Dashcon… Mishapocalypse… That fateful day when Pizza was deleted… There is much history you do not know children. Be grateful you’ll never have to live those horrors. Be grateful…
the moon sign is so important. it’s the first thing i want to mention to people learning about astrology, because although your chart is much like a jigsaw puzzle, your moon sign is one of the biggest pieces. much like the sun sign, it makes up a vast amount of who you are. your moon sign rules over your emotions, your impulses, and the deepest, most personal version of you. your sun sign is who you are when you’re in your element, most comfortable, around the people you trust. your moon sign is the inner workings of you every single day. the decisions you make, the way you perceive your emotions, and your viewpoint on the world are all products of your moon sign. so learn a bit about yourself!
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moon in aries
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: if your moon is in aries, you’re quite a character! passionate, impulsive, and excitable, you are fast paced and see nothing as impossible! you’re bound to have very strong emotions, be them good or bad, and you let them rule your every decision (though your decisions can hardly be called decisions; you just do what you want). nothing is ever boring with a moon in aries around! good qualities: passionate, spontaneous, ambitious, optimistic bad qualities: impatient, moody, hot-headed, dramatic
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moon in taurus
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: if your moon is in taurus, your personality can be best described as warm. you are affectionate, patient, and kind, and you’re a slave to routine. you want every day to be predictable, because you’re most comfortable following a pattern! your love for your family, close friends, and partner is gentle and unwavering, and you will stick by the people you care about through thick and thin. good qualities: kind, loyal, frugal, fair bad qualities: stubborn, materialistic, unforgiving
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moon in gemini
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: if your moon is in gemini you’re one of the most fast-paced moon signs. sociable, funny, and friendly, you’re much like aries in your impulsiveness, but unlike the fire sign which is unwavering, you’re an ever-changing person. you probably find yourself taking on traits of those around you, and constantly reinventing your style, because you can’t stand being the same person every day! good qualities: interesting, funny, organized, intelligent bad qualities: noncommittal, restless, rude
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moon in cancer
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: cancer moons are the most in-touch with their feelings of all the moon signs. if your moon is in cancer, you always know what you’re feeling, and always know what the people around you are feeling as well. you have great intuition, and that combined with your maternal nature makes you a wonderful friend, partner, and parent. good qualities: caring, empathetic, loyal, nurturing bad qualities: pessimistic, insecure, finicky, self-absorbed
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moon in leo
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: if your moon is in leo, you’re incredibly generous. you express your emotions by giving all you can to others, especially those you love. you enjoy showering those around you in gifts, compliments, and affection, but you expect to be treated the same! you love to help others, and give some of the best advice. you feel your best when surrounded by people who care about you, and probably hate being alone. good qualities: organized, loving, generous, responsible bad qualities: dramatic, needy, bossy, materialistic
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moon in virgo
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: if your moon is in virgo, you’re obsessed with detail and simplicity all at once. you like to keep a routine that’s to a t, but prefer to walk through life without doing anything incredible. you’re happy just blending in with the crowd, and doing small things to make a difference! you show your love in tiny gestures, like packing someone’s lunch or doing their laundry, and prefer not to get too sappy about it. you’d rather not make a big splash about anything! good qualities: reliable, organized, selfless bad qualities: insecure, withdrawn, apathetic
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moon in libra
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: if your moon is in libra, you want someone by your side at all times. you feel most comfortable when you’re in a relationship and quite insecure when you’re alone. you usually want everything to be perfect, almost unrealistically so, and you stress a lot about the little things. you have great social skills and likely lots of friends, and love being surrounded by them. good qualities: adaptable, charming, sympathetic bad qualities: overindulgent, indecisive, dependent to a fault
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moon in scorpio
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: if your moon is in scorpio, you’re intense in everything you do. from your interests to your relationships to what you eat for dinner, everything is a big deal. you probably like horror, mythology or astrology, and take great interest in the strange and the unknown. you have a constant thirst for excitement, and if there is none, you’ll create it. your presence is unmistakable.
good qualities: passionate, charismatic, ambitious, complex
bad qualities: possessive, dramatic, hot-tempered, may be disloyal
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moon in sagittarius
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: if your moon is in sagittarius, you are a free spirit. a sagittarius moon loves adventure, excitement, and change in their life. if any sign is likely to be a modern-day nomad that lives in a camper and crosses country, it’s a sagittarius moon. a sag moon living a conventional life is the type to pick you up at three a.m. to take you to mcdonald’s. they can’t stand doing things the same way twice.
good qualities: fun, fast-paced, spontaneous, passionate
bad qualities: irresponsible, flighty, rude, unreliable
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moon in capricorn
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: if you have a capricorn moon, you are an old soul. you’re practical and constantly striving for success, and you’re so driven that you’re bound to get where you want to be. emotions are not your strong suit, and many capricorn moons may remain single throughout their life, simply because they’d rather worry about themselves. reserved but not selfish, a cap moon is not very social.
good qualities: ambitious, intelligent, logical, even-tempered
bad qualities: insecure, unaffectionate, anxious
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moon in aquarius
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: if your moon is in aquarius, you march to the beat of your own drum. an aqua moon feels set apart from others, and tends to act as an outsider looking in; they don’t believe anyone can truly understand them. they’re funny, independent, and kind, and their intuition and observance makes them some of the best therapists, case workers, and even lawyers.
good qualities: independent, intuitive, idealistic, funny
bad qualities: egotistical, moody, distant
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moon in pisces
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: if you’re a pisces moon, you have incredible compassion that’s unmatched by any other sign. you identify with everyone in some way, because you have a sense of empathy and don’t struggle to walk in another’s shoes. you’re dreamy, optimistic, and romantic, and sometimes you lose touch with reality. you may be referred to as a “sponge”, because you soak up the emotions you’re surrounded by, and it’s easy for you to lose yourself in others’ problems, forgetting to take time to care for yourself first.
good qualities: empathetic, selfless, thoughtful, idealistic
bad qualities: impracticle, dependent, sensitive, may be a doormat
Look, I’m not a witch and I don’t know a lot of witchy things, but I do know this for certain- the most powerful protection amulets are jewelry that has been handmade as a gift just for you by someone who loves you. Doesn’t matter if it’s just an acorn stuck to a ribbon by a five year old, if it was made with love and it was made for you, that’s all it needs, put it on, you’re good to go!
Am witch, can totally confirm.
emotions are powerful. emotions are magic. love is one of the most protective emotions there is
I know, I’ve been busy. I’ve been raving over this series for the past week but I couldn’t get to a proper keyboard so I can a Proper Rave™ complete with gifs and sparklies.
Seriously, WHERE IS THE REST OF CASTLEVANIA, NETFLIX? YOU CAN’T LEAVE US HANGING WITH JUST FOUR BLOODY EPISODES, OKAY??!!!! I NEED THE NEXT SET OF EPISODES AND I NEED THEM NOW.
Fine, fine. I’ll be a proper grown up. I’ll stop sulking and wait patiently.
Let’s get on with the List of Things That I Really Love About Netflix’s Castlevania animated series:
a. Dracula – First off, Dracula is not a precious misunderstood Woobie Destroyer of Worlds. He’s evil. He’s got a dangerous labyrinth of a castle sitting smack dab in the middle of a forest of skeletons that are impaled on very long sharp stakes, his victims from years ago. Dracula is bored, mean and absolutely disgusted with humanity. Apparently, the only reason he doesn’t seem to be concocting some sort of Evil Plan to Cover the World in Eternal Night™ in the first few minutes we see him is because he can’t be arsed to anymore.
But he is a lot more complex than your average moustache-twirling baddie and in less than five minutes we get the idea that there’s still some ounce of humanity left in everyone’s favorite Evil King Vampire. He basically gets this OH NO SHE’S ADORABLE AND I LIKE HER SEND HELP look on his face once he gets properly acquainted with one Dr. Lisa Fahrenheights.
b. Lisa Fahrenheights – People who’ve played Castlevania: Symphony of the Night will know who she is and in the game, she’s pretty much portrayed as some sort of sanctified figure in a Certain Person’s memories. In this series, Lisa Fahrenheights is smart, sassy and willing to tell off the most dangerous vampire in the world for his bad manners. And while our acquaintance with her is painfully short, it gets pretty clear why Dracula would fall arse over cape for her.
And surprisingly, she genuinely seems to love him back and is apparently willing to believe he can be better than his Evil self without forgetting that he IS a terrifying Evil Dark Lord With Fangs™. We only get like 10 minutes to have her around and I’m actually willing to buy into the Dracula/Lisa love story far more than I did with Twilight or the Star Wars Anakin/Padme romance.
She’s genuinely a good person without being insufferably saintly and I hope we get to see more of her in flashbacks as this series progresses because LISA FAHRENHEIGHTS DESERVED BETTER GDI.
Seriously, in the Great List of Incredibly Stupid and Boneheaded Ideas™, accusing Dr. Lisa Fahrenheights Tepes (somehow, I get the feeling she and Vlad had a long and lively discussion about being his Princess/Lady/Countess and she stuck to her guns about being a Doctor) of witchcraft and then burning her alive at the stake is probably in the Top Three. Right beside the one that says, “Do not kill the Cinnabon Roll Son of the Dark Lord of the Sith while Darth Papa is actually there to see everything.”
Unfortunately, since this is the Middle Ages and we have all that bullshit about wise women being falsely accused and the Church being corrupt, so this clusterfuckery happens and of course, Vlad eventually comes home to find the house he built for his beloved destroyed and that he’s too late to save her. He can’t even get the chance to possibly turn her into a vampire.
“You do know I can’t get human sickness, don’t you?“
“I also know you still feel cold, so take it and shut up.“
“It smells like a wet dog.“
When Alucard’s fancy clothes got demon blood all over it and were drying out at the camp fire and Trevor got all twitchy because of his topless everything.
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