Stubbornlacat - Iwandopebiceps

MARVEL DID THAT

Character and Costume Design by terry wei

Here’s the thing about the air nomads.

I introduced a friend to ATLA a few nights ago, and they had only known two things about the entire show: the cabbage meme, and that Aang apparently wants to ride every large and dangerous animal he can possibly find. We got through the first five or so episodes, and my friend noted that Aang is exactly what a 12-year-old would be like if given godlike powers, and that this is literally just what he could do with airbending. He can’t even wield any of the other elements, and he’s one of the most powerful people on the planet, because he’s an airbender.

And that got me thinking.

This snippet from Bitter Work is one of the few pieces of concrete information we get about the airbenders, at least in ATLA. Iroh is explaining to Zuko how all four of the elements connect to the world and to each other.

Fire is the element of power, of desire and will, of ambition and the ability to see it through. Power is crucial to the world; without it, there’s no drive, no momentum, no push. But fire can easily grow out of control and become dangerous; it can become unpredictable, unless it is nurtured and watched and structured.

Earth is the element of substance, persistence, and enduring. Earth is strong, consistent, and blunt. It can construct things with a sense of permanence; a house, a town, a walled city. But earth is also stubborn; it’s liable to get stuck, dig in, and stay put even when it’s best to move on.

Water is the element of change, of adaptation, of movement. Water is incredibly powerful both as a liquid and a solid; it will flow and redirect. But it also will change, even when you don’t want it to; ice will melt, liquid will evaporate. A life dedicated to change necessarily involves constant movement, never putting down roots, never letting yourself become too comfortable.

We see only a few flashbacks to Aang’s life in the temples, and we get a sense of who he was and what kind of upbringing he had.

This is a preteen with the power to fucking fly. He’s got no fear of falling, and a much reduced fear of death. There’s a reason why the sages avoid telling the new avatar their status until they turn sixteen; could you imagine a firebender, at twelve years old, learning that they were going to be the most powerful person in the whole world? Depending on that child, that could go so badly.

But the thing about Aang, and the thing about the Air Nomads, is that they were part of the world too. They contributed to the balance, and then they were all but wiped out by Sozin. What was lost, there? Was it freedom? Yes, but I think there’s something else too, and it’s just yet another piece of the utter brilliance of the worldbuilding of ATLA.

To recap: we have power to push us forward; we have stability to keep us strong; we have change to keep us moving.

And then we have this guy.

The air nomads brought fun to the world. They brought a very literal sense of lightheartedness.

Sozin saw this as a weakness. I think a lot of the world did, in ATLA. Why do the Air Nomads bother, right? They’re just up there in their temples, playing games, baking pies in order to throw them as a gag. As Iroh said above, they had pretty great senses of humour, and they didn’t take themselves too seriously.

But that’s a huge part of having a world of balance and peace.

It’s not just about power, or might, or the ability to adapt. You can have all of those, but you also need fun. You need the ability to be vulnerable, to have no ambitions beyond just having a good day. You need to be able to embrace silliness, to nurture play, to have that space where a very specific kind of emotional growth can occur. Fun makes a hard life a little easier. Fun makes your own mortality a little less frightening to grasp. Fun is the spaces in between, that can’t be measured by money or military might. Fun is what nurtures imagination, allows you to see a situation in a whole new light, to find new solutions to problems previously considered impossible.

Fun is what makes a stranger into a friend, rather than an enemy.

Fun helps you see past your differences.

Fun is what fuels curiosity and openmindedness.

Fun is the first thing to die in a war.

Masterlist

thought I would create this for you guys so that you don’t have to scroll through the entire blog to find your favourite fics and characters. 

Last Updated: 18/08/2019

Writers who’s works are in this masterlist are tagged here:

@caws5749 @puzzledsearcher @empyreanwritings @carol-thirteen

@omnomsauruswrites @justagaymess @harringtons-imagines @blog-of-a-multitude-of-fandoms @vivwritesmarvel @a-simple-imagine @think-blot @marisagabe @marvel-wlw @saltybaltic @spaceshipweather@subavengers @lovebiotes @buckitup-3000 @star-girl-wanda@smutfluffandstuff @gaybybirth @mimiwritesthings @mdryly  @saltyromanov @thewitchandtheassassin @bigirongay @tangled-up-in-bad-decisions @chuwaeyo @rebeliz777 @gigglygwill @iamnotyourmusebitch @racyromanoff  @violetmrkey @cant-control-their-fear-imagines @lollicap @russian-romanova @peachyteabuck

My Redheaded Mentor - Caws5749

Prequel

Ch 1: your first day

Ch 2: “do you think she could become one us?”

Ch 3: “…she’s like me”

Ch 4: Your Birthday, Part One

Preview; Ch 4: Your Birthday, Part Two

Carol Danvers x Natasha Romanoff (carolnat)

“suck my dick” - saltyromanov

“One last wish” - Subavengers

Maria Hill X Natasha Romanoff ( Blackhill)

“thanks but I only drink scotch” - mdryly 

“You can come back now” - mdrly 

Maria hill

“Tremors” - a-simple-imagine

“Exactly where You’re Supposed to be” - thewitchandtheassassin

“Shouldn’t you be with her?” - empyreanwritings 

“Does she spark joy?” - bigirongay

“You’re not as bad” - tangled-up-in-bad-decisions

“I think you should rest” -  chuwaeyo 

Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) / Brie Larson

“Coping Mechanisms” -Rebeliz777

“Cold Feet” - gigglygwill

“Carol helps you train” - iamnotyourmusebitch

“Show Me” - puzzledsearcher

“Jealous” - Racyromanoff

“Don’t you dare hurt her” - gigglygwill

“Missed You” - Puzzledsearcher

Wanda Maximoff (Scarlett witch) / Elizabeth Olsen 

“are you going to undress me with your eyes all night, or are you going to do something about it?” - subavengers

“Every thought” - lovebiotes

“unravel me” - spaceshipweather

“could’ve just asked” - buckitup-3000

“In the bathroom” - star-girl-wanda

“Jealousy” - spaceshipweather

“Bratty Girl” - star-girl-wanda

Cherry Lipstick and sinful eyes - smutfluffandstuff

“How long?” - gaybybirth

“Dinners and Diatribes” - mimiwritesthings

“Aren’t we supposed to be working?” -  violetmrkey

“Morning kisses” - cant-control-their-fear-imagines

“Shenanigans” - Puzzledsearcher

Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) / Scarlett Johansson

Mishaps - Puzzledsearcher

“I just… I don’t want to do this without you.” “You alright?” “Look at me.” - Caws5749“You always duck away when you smile.” -  empyreanwritings  

“If you need my shoulder, or my hand, or a hug-” -  empyreanwritings  

“Like I expected, you’re much comfier than my pillow.” - empyreanwritings

“I’ve got you, just breathe.” - Carol-thirteen

“And what do you expect me to do about it?” - Carol-thirteen

“I’ve never loved someone as much as I love you. And I think it’s killing me.” - Carol-thirteen

“You trust me right?” “Have since the moment I met you.” - Carol-thirteen

“I don’t want to leave you yet, I’m not ready.” - Carol-thirteen

“What can I do baby? Just tell me and I’ll do it.” - Carol-thirteen

“I’ll feel better if you let me walk you home,” -  omnomsauruswrites

“I’d let you if you asked” - empyreanwritings

“Since it’s you, I’m gonna let it go.” - empyreanwritings

“Another Summer Night Without You…” - justagaymess

“Mama’s Girl” - Harringtons-imagines

“Alone Time - Mamas girl Pt.2″ - Harringtons-imagines

“blaming you” - Puzzledsearcher

“Tea” -  blog-of-a-multitude-of-fandoms

“Are you sick?” - Vivwritesmarvel

“I don’t like it when you get hurt” - Caws5749

“Your skin is so soft” - Caws5749

“You are adorable” - Caws5749

“Idle conversation” -  a-simple-imagine

“Five more minutes” - Caws5749

“Maybe you should not get dressed” - Caws5849

“Drunk truth or dare” - Caws5749

“It’s called the Natasha” - Caws5749

“I should not have worn this high of heels. I’m too drunk to walk.” - Caws5849

“spin the bottle” - Caws5749

“ The only thing on my mind is my girlfriend” - Caws5749

“Shoot, I forgot wine glasses,” - Caws5749

“I think I need food” - Caws5749

“Tired but loved” - think-blot

“Nightmares” - Caws5749

“There is no one better than you” - Marisagabe

“You signed us up to do what?” - Caws 5749

“You’re my soulmate” - marvel-wlw

“Kiss me” - Caws5749

“Take me down” - saltybaltic

“Goodbye Road” - spaceshipweather

“Take off your clothes, but slowly, in a way that’s sexy.” - Caws5749

“You’re Burning up” - Caws5749

“I’d never let anyone hurt you” - Caws5749

“We’re gonna need a baby sitter” - Caws5749

“Promise me you’ll take better care of yourself.” - Caws5749

“I need a hug..” - Caws5749

“I can’t lose you” - Caws 5749

“Please listen to me” - Caws5749

“misunderstanding” - Puzzledsearcher

“after missions” - Marvel-wlw

“Forget it, You’re a fucking asshole” - violetmrkey

“Do you do that to everyone who pins you?” - violetmrkey

“Dream come True” - RacyRomanoff

“Across the way” - Subavengers

“You want to come? Do it yourself.” - lollicap

“I signed us up to do it. It’s this like sex class” - Caws5749

“Promise me you’ll come home?” - Caws5749

“Hurt” - Russian-romanova

“Look at me” - Caws5749

“Yeah, but I wanted you,” - Caws5749

“The colour green” - thewitchandtheassassin

“Wait how should we do this?” - Caws5749

“Do you even love me?” - Caw5749

“therapeutic” - Peachyteabuck 

“Let’s go swimming” - Caws5749

“Oh hun, you’re obviously sick” - Caws5749

“Are you flirting with me?” - Caws5749

“Just hold me?” - Caws5749

“Cat Walk” - Saltybaltic

“Best Friends” - Saltybaltic 

My Writings 

“I thought she was straight” 

There is categorically no trend on Twitter that will ever ever ever beat this ‘girls do it better’ thing we’ve got going because honestly it’s just meaning we’re getting photos of beautiful girls recreating this look and my lesbian ass is living for it

*this is especially important: these days on Tumblr there’s a wonderful atmosphere of being able to talk openly about your mental illness or your struggle. And that’s great! But there’s a difference between sharing in order to help yourself and other people and sharing just because you have no other coping mechanisms. As much as you’re able, try to work on developing a different outlet. People aren’t qualified to be your therapist because they’re nice to you a couple of times. Please remember that they have lives too, and their job is not to make you feel better or pity you, no matter how difficult your life is. 

And last but not least: 

But… 

I really don’t have a way to better this. 

Your interests are your own. I can’t advise anyone to change their interests to fit in with a certain group of people - that’s stupid, and actually quite damaging to your sense of self. 

Instead, I would recommend that, maybe if you feel like your topics of conversation are falling flat with this group of people, you move on to other, greener pastures. There are bound to be places where your ideas mesh better with an audience. 

And of course - try to be considerate about what you say and how you say it. 

Sometimes, what might seem like a harmless comment to you might be a very discomforting thought to another person. I recently had a conversation on a forum with a guy who was telling me that his headcanon was that Pearl (from SU) would soon get a male love interest who loved mechanics and weapons next, and that would be her best arc, because she would finally get a ‘healthy’ love interest. 

His intentions were good, but he was entirely unaware of how cringey this kind of thing was to a bunch of (probably queer) people, who have spent their entire lives being told that the only ‘good’ character development for them would be to get a ‘male love interest’. No one wanted to be the jerk to say “fuck off, we don’t want that to happen” but everyone was answering him in a flat way, trying to discourage the discussion further. Instead of picking up on the hint, he bulldozed on, thinking he was having a ‘lively conversation’ which was, in fact, in its late stages of death. 

I know I’ll probably get a few messages to this saying: What about people on the Autistic Spectrum? Sometimes, people can’t pick up social cues or ‘hints’. And if that’s the case, it’s incredibly difficult to understand why you’re not having any luck communicating despite your best efforts. 

I feel that on a person level, please believe me. I made this infograph for THAT VERY REASON. Because I WAS that awkward kid who didn’t pick up on hints well. In fact, I still have trouble talking to people. If any of you have had the misfortune of being my conversational partner, you’ll know that I tend to be overly blunt and come off as very unfriendly. It’s something that I, myself, am working on currently in order to grow into a better person. It’s a struggle in progress, but I am aiming towards the progress side, and I just wanted to help out others while I was at it. 

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sweeps the 2018-19 Award Season for Best Animated Feature 

Inktober2018 day 19: scorched

Harvard has a pigment library that stores old pigment sources, like the ground shells of now-extinct insects, poisonous metals, and wrappings from Egyptian mummies, to preserve the origins of the world’s rarest colors.

A few centuries ago, finding a specific color might have meant trekking across the globe to a mineral deposit in the middle of Afghanistan. “Every pigment has its own story,” Narayan Khandekar, the caretaker of the pigment collection, told Fastcodesign. He also shared the stories of some of the most interesting pigments in the collection.

Mummy Brown

“People would harvest mummies from Egypt and then extract the brown resin material that was on the wrappings around the bodies and turn that into a pigment. It’s a very bizarre kind of pigment, I’ve got to say, but it was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.”

Cadmium Yellow

“Cadmium yellow was introduced in the mid 19th century. It’s a bright yellow that many impressionists used. Cadmium is a heavy metal, very toxic. In the early 20th century, cadmium red was introduced. You find these pigments used in industrial processes. Up until the 1970s, Lego bricks had cadmium pigment in them.”

Annatto “The lipstick plant—a small tree, Bixa orellana, native to Central and South America—produces annatto, a natural orange dye. Seeds from the plant are contained in a pod surrounded with a bright red pulp. Currently, annatto is used to color butter, cheese, and cosmetics.”

Lapis Lazuli “People would mine it in Afghanistan, ship it across Europe, and it was more expensive than gold so it would have its own budget line on a commission.”

Dragon’s Blood “It has a great name, but it’s not from dragons. [The bright red pigment] is from the rattan palm.”

Cochineal “This red dye comes from squashed beetles, and it’s used in cosmetics and food.”

Emerald Green “This is made from copper acetoarsenite. We had a Van Gogh with a bright green background that was identified as emerald green. Pigments used for artists’ purposes can find their way into use in other areas as well. Emerald green was used as an insecticide, and you often see it on older wood that would be put into the ground, like railroad ties.”

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Questions People Don’t Ask But Should

1. What is your favorite childhood story of yourself?

2. What is the stupidest way you have ever gotten hurt?

3. What was the first PG-13 movie you watched?

4. What was the first R rated movie you watched?

5. When was the moment you felt most badass?

6. What is a band you can reliably always love?

7. What is your favorite form of self expression?

8. What is something from your childhood you wish you still had?

9. Where is your favorite place on earth?

10. What is the longest friendship you have ever had?

11. Is there anyone is your life you wish you had met sooner than you did?

12. Do you believe in ghosts?

13. What is the coldest water you have ever swam in?

14. How old were you when you learned how to swim?

15.  What song do you listen to when you’re sad?

16. Are you an adrenaline junky? 

17. What is a song that takes you back to childhood?

18. What is your favorite word?

19. What is your least favorite word?

20. What scent reminds you of childhood?

21. Were you sad when you found out clouds weren’t like pillows, or did you never think that?

22. When in life did you laugh the hardest?

23. What makes you laugh when you don’t feel like laughing?

24. Do you come from a big family?

25. What is your favorite part of yourself?

26. What is the worst pain you have ever felt?

27. Do you swear often?

28. Do you get confused for being older or younger than you are?

29. What is your favorite way to eat a potato?

30. What is the best compliment you have ever received?

31. Describe yourself in 6 words?

32. What is the worst insult you have ever received?

33. Have you ever taken in any media that changed your life?

34. Have you ever collected anything?

35. Strangest thing you have ever broken?

36. Weirdest food you have ever eaten?

37. Childhood nickname?

38. Most people you have shared a bed with in a non sexual manner?

39. What is something that makes you fall asleep?

40. Did your parents ever accidentally lose or forget you?

41. If you were a superhero what would your weakness be?

42. What food reminds you of home?

43. What is your comfort food?

44. Cold room with lots of blankets or hot room with no blankets?

45. No shoes without socks or no shoes with socks?

46. Do you run hot your cold?

47. Favorite condiment?

48. What utensil do you use the most?

49. When are you most comfortable?

50. If you could be really good at one thing, what would it be?