Sorry But Confessing To The Girl You Like By Saying

How the finale singlehandedly managed to make The Collector the most tragic character in The Owl House:

It says a lot when a crew demonstrates their talent by creating such a complex character with so little time left. The Collector (Naturally, spoilers ahead) Many suspected the redemption. But it’s not just the fact that it happened. It’s the way it was handled. So, let’s do a recap on how everything went, shall we?

Betrayed and used by the Archivists. His siblings. Family. The ones who are suppose to love, teach and protect you. Thrown away into an unknown planet, full of the only creatures that could overcome their magic.

Said family destroyed what were likely the Collector’s first, genuine friends.

Locked away by one of the very same species he had befriended for what his siblings did, for who knows how many years, being alone and forgotten for something they didn’t do.

Finally found by a human, whom the kid really thought was his friend, even trying to amuse his homicidal delusions.

Helped fulfill the man’s objective, but instead of being released as promised, is discarded like garbage along a mountain of corpses.

Get his freedom back after almost giving up, considering King a friend despite initially suspecting even him. A time to rejoice and play, unaware of the damage and trauma being done and becoming dangerously protective of his new friend.

Luz, someone King has talked about a lot and is even jealous of, comes back, apparently to destroy him and take King away, and yet, the Collector never means any genuine harm and is so desperate for companionship that wants to befriend even her. Looks so happy at the possibility of the trio befriending him that is completely unaware he’s being manipulated again.

Gets hurt in all the games being summoned, completely unaware that his new playmates are simply surviving. 

Having lived with a madman that destroyed the Grimwalkers he created for hundreds of years only to recreate them again? No wonder he thought even mortal life was as easy to fix as any broken toy, which he demonstrates so casually.

Instead of retaliating, the kid chooses to sulk in a corner, so tired of being used and hurt that it didn’t take long for Luz, the second human he ever met, to get them to open up and explain everything. So disheartened he is about being used and betrayed that tries to force himself to accept the pretending part of everything, even friendship.

Is taught a lesson in friendship, which is taken by heart, to the point the Collector tries it on Belos of all people, someone he helped for +400 years only to cruelly betray him. 

He truly wanted everyone to be friends and learn to forgive, even turning back to Luz to show her how much they learned, even looking like he wants her to be proud of him.

Sees his new friend get killed in front of him and not even his magic can do anything about anything. 

Not only is his new friend gone, but there’s much damage he indirectly caused, like trying to befriend Belos and accidentally gave him the idea to possess the Titan. Not to mention the trauma he caused to all the residents of the isles. 

Suddenly, we see the Collector’s true nature. A scared, overpowered little kid who didn’t know any better because everybody he met used him and never taught him the value of life. He just wanted friends. And now, he can only watch helplessly as his remaining friends go mad with grief and fury, and not even his powers can save them.

Tears for the first time. Despite everything the kid’s been through, it’s Luz’s death that affects him the most. Luz, the human who got them to open up, who was so patient and kind, who didn’t hesitate for a second to save him from Belos’ blast and even assured him they did good, was now gone. All that was left for him is to apologize for everything and beg Eda and King to run away.

Luz is back to save them from certain death, but it wasn’t his magic that brought her back and he must’ve known that. She looked like a Titan and was even using their magic, which he recognized earlier. Plus he also acknowledged Titans were more powerful than anyone, even Collectors. But there was no time to rejoice or process everything immediately. What mattered most is that she was back, even clinging to her subconsciously so he wouldn’t lose her again. 

But Belos was still a threat. Not even the Collector’s powers were enough to stop him anymore. He did the only thing he could do to help; keep the Archives afloat. Despite being weakened and struggling, he actually takes the time to smile at the Hexsquad to demonstrate the friendliness and will to help.

Belos is gone. The Collector is exhausted, but probably still more than capable enough of taking on the Hexsquad with a snap of his fingers. Instead, he chooses to cower, bracing themselves for any potential scold or punishment, preferring that over the risk of hurting anybody else ever again.

Tears for the second time, this time in absolute relief and happiness. The people he innocently tormented so much were offering peace and friendship. 

Despite the hardship and trials, the Collector chooses to return to the stars alone for some growth, a sharp contrast from the kid who didn’t want to be alone. But... this shows how much they learned and matured. Not only can they watch the Boiling Isles better from the sky, but it also gives everyone a chance to get used to him and take the time forgive him for everything. 

And yet... he can visit whenever he wants. He’s free at last. Free to make choices. King considers him a real friend now, and he’s likely in the process of making more... all thanks to Luz, whom he shows gratitude to by not only gifting her a portal door to come and go whenever she pleases, but also giving her a spectacular display of light for her birthday. 

In the end, after everything the Collector has been through... that’s one heck of a character development. Even though Luz was used by the same person, at least she had many friends and parental figures in her life. The Collector didn’t have any of that. His only genuine friends were eliminated and spent possibly eons imprisoned in a dark realm, being used and manipulated for hundreds of years, with nobody there to play with or befriend.

Bonus: Being himself... saved many lives. By turning everybody into puppets not only spared them of the horror that would come later, but by gathering everybody in one single place also saved every citizen on the isles. Just imagine the number of casualties we would've gotten when Titan Belos started blasting everything on sight and raising the corpse's arm while everybody was still scattered.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever spoilers ahead

The love letter to Haiti, the world’s first Black republic, a kind of real world Wakanda, was woven throughout Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Griot, the name of Shuri’s AI, is also the name of the Haitian national food. Nakia was working at a Wakandan Outreach center in Haiti and teaching young people new ways to make efficient use of Haiti’s resources without depleting the small nation. Since the 2010 earthquake, Haiti has made significant strides towards reforestation, redeveloping its economy and rebuilding a once thriving tourism sector. In the film, Haitians were shown speaking French as well as Kreyòl (Haitian Creole). They were speaking their language instead of only that of the French colonizers driven out over 200 years ago but whose stain remains.

Griot with plantains and pikliz

Shuri traveled in a camionette, a brightly colored truck that often has a metal or fabric canopy and serves as ride-share taxis all over Haiti. Vehicle ownership is not very common so traveling by camionette is necessary. They are also called taptaps, possibly because of the sound riders make when they “tap-tap” on the side of the truck to let the driver know they wish to exit the camionette.

Camionettes

And finally, young Toussaint. He shares his Haitian name with the “father of Haiti”, Toussaint Louverture. He was born into slavery and eventually became a freeman. But he also led the most successful slave revolt in history and cleared the road for Haitian independence.

Toussaint Louverture: May 20, 1743 – April 7, 1803

GHGTHMGYK,IFDSGNYTGH

Hongjoong, talking to the rest of ateez: yall really yee’d my last fucking haw

Seonghwa: boo-fucking-hoo, cry me a tractor

“the world has taken too much from you for you to be considered a child”

M’BAKU STEPPING INTO A BIG BROTHER ROLE, HOW DARE RYAN COOGLER AND WINSTON DUKE DO THIS TO ME

Chapter 9!!! Runo is angry at the wrong people! Masquerade is tired!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/33380956/chapters/83354068

Bakugan fans, I delivered on my promise. I wrote the story where Alice and Masquerade are separate people after BBB and now they're living their lives as "adopted" siblings. This is just the first chapter of at least twenty.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/33380956/chapters/82911868

sphintus/titus ? o:

when I started shipping it if I did: I started shipping them in the Magnostadt arc when they stop fighting and started to become friends.

my thoughts: I think that their personalities really match and they make a great crack pairing :3

What makes me happy about them: The fact that they are really close to each other even after the end of the Magnostadt arc.

What makes me sad about them: That we barely even see them lately.

things done in fanfic that annoys me: I don’t know since I haven’t read any fanfic of them(yet).

things I look for in fanfic: I’d love to read about the time they spend together in the Magnostadt academy with Aladdin and Marga making guest appearences.

Who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other:  No one? I don’t ship them with anyone else and I certainly don’t ship Titus with Marga. I think that Sphintus doesn’t have any other fanon pairing (at least I’m not aware of any other).

My happily ever after for them: Living together in Laem Empire and helping in politics while also taking care of Marga.

who is the big spoon/little spoon: Sphintus is the big spoon and Titus the little one

what is their favorite non-sexual activity: I have the headcanon that Sphintus likes to talk about his adventures and experiences (some of them are imaginary) and that Titus always listen to him enthusiastically.

okay but yugi and joey being physically affectionate please

yugi, who grew up having only one friend (and probably didn't know how to ask for affection from a girl he liked)

and joey, who was separated from his sister and mother at a young age and grew up with his abusive dad, and had to put on a Tough Guy™ front cuz he felt like that was the only way to protect himself

yugi and joey slowly getting used to each other and opening up in subtle ways before realizing dear god, we are both so touch starved

yugi and joey starting off a bit awkward, neither of them really know how to be that openly affectionate yet, but maybe joey starts patting yugi on the back, maybe yugi starts grabbing joeys arm

yugi and joey getting closer and closer and they don't even realize they've been holding hands for the past ten minutes, they don't even realize how natural it feels for them to lean on each other

yugi and joey, awkward kids who grew up pretty lonely and isolated in their own ways, learning through each other how to open up to people and be affectionate

yugi absolutely drowning in one of joeys bear hugs please

byclair always ganging up on mike

My Take on the New Norisu Nine

Randy - Red Ninja of the Tengu

Howard - Orange Ninja of the Furi

Theresa - Pink Ninja of the Kitsune

Debbie - Indigo Ninja of the Ryujin

Rachel - Yellow Ninja of the Komainu

Julian - Violet Ninja of the Tsuchigumo

Flute Girl - Blue Ninja of the Kirin

Bucky - White Ninja of the Kamaitachi

Morgan - Black Ninja of the Nekomata

Saw this trend going on in another fandom, decided to see what it’d be like if the mfb characters had instagram profiles 😂

Gingka - I can imagine Gingka uploading every week or so, doesn’t post stories much tho. His content consist mostly of photos of Pegasus/beyblade fights, the stars, BURGERS & FRIES (food in general), motivational quotes and other stuff (such as Hokuto in the last pic 😂). If it weren’t for Madoka tho, he probably wouldn’t upload so often.

Kyoya - Literally posts once a year 💀No stories whatsoever. Follows only people he knows or considers to be worthy rivals. Lots of lion pics & pics of Leone. Occasionally a selfie ☺️(to bless the fandom)

Hikaru - Her pics are mostly of coffee dates, the sea/ocean, urban photography. Great attention to detail. Only follows people she knows personally and who inspire her.

Madoka - The real insta queen ✨ Just like Hikaru, she’d pay great attention to details of her photos. Edits the shit out of them. Posts regularly and follows quite a lot of accounts (mostly pages with beyblade, cute stuff and recipes).

Masamune - Either uploads 200 times a month or not at all. His content is mostly beyblade, but he also uploads pictures from his travels. I also think he’d definitely have a matching bio with either King, Zeo or Toby 😂

King - Uploads more stories than actual posts. He also has a surprisingly good eye when it comes to photography and his pictures turn out to be great without him even trying. Takes photo each time he eats a gyros (a Greek dish made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie)

Tsubasa - The insta king 🔥 Takes a lot of pictures when he travels and posts regularly (that’s the reason why he has so much followers).