Just An Experiment. Reblog If You Actually Give A Fuck About Male Victims Of Domestic Violence And Rape.

When I was 16, I had a fake I.D. and decided to go to a gay bar by myself because some friends bailed on me. While there, an older gentleman bought me a drink. He wasn’t a creeper, and he definitely wasn’t unattractive. I accepted the drink and began talking to him. No big deal. As the hour progressed, I felt myself feeling strange. I mentioned that I felt like I had a headache, and this guy helped guide me out of the bar. As we were walking down the street, the thought of, ‘Oh god, he’s drugged me, I’m going to die’ came to my head. I tried to get away, but I was so drugged up that I could barely walk, let alone speak. It also didn’t help that I had really large ‘goth’ platform shoes because I was going through a phase. Anyway, this guy brought me to his suv and began undressing me. As a final act of defiance, I hit him over the head with my platform shoe. He then punched me, and I remember thinking, ‘Why don’t they ever give workshops to gay guys about being victims of rape too?’ While I was as careful as possible, I never saw the guy slip something in the drink. I even watched the bar tender make the drink. Anyway, I lied there completely paralyzed while this pervert was lubing up. I locked eyes with his for a moment, and that’s when it happened. A very large and angry drag queen opened the door of the vehicle and beat the shit out of my attempted rapist. She and her other drag friends helped dress and care for me while the police arrived. I was saved by a group of guardian drag queens. They were basically the modern day ‘angels from heaven.’

Maybe I’m a little Dangerous (Maybe Love is Too)

(MafiaBoss! Yoongi x Reader)(Soulmate Au)

Summary: Rare soulmate marks don’t guarantee that you find your soulmate easily, and when your soulmate is the head of a mafia, being together will never be easy either…

Tags: Torture, Gore, Mafia! Yoongi, killer! Yoongi hurt/comfort, fluff, insecure! reader, self-hate, soulmate AU, fluff, coffee shop au! happy ending, 

Wordcount: 4.3k

Authors note: god this took me way too long to write, and I have a feeling that people will like this one less as well because its so long D: but I didn’t want to sit on this for any longer! hope you like it!

People have soulmate tattoo’s for different reasons

Some have flowers that bloom according to their other halves emotions

 Some have abstract maps or their soul mates favorite things (like piano keys or artists splashes of color.

Some soulmarks change and others don’t, some get colored when the other person starts to love you or get larger the closer you get to your soulmate.

There are rare types of soulmate marks though.

You don’t have your mark yet, and you wonder if you’ll have flowers or maybe moon phases on your legs like some other people do.

You’re so excited- but then you get yours…

You wake up one morning and raise your hands to brush the sleep out of your eyes to find your hands black and pattered with crisscrossing geometric lines and harsh diamonds of black over your knuckles.

 Every inch of your hands from your wrists onwards is patterned in harsh black lines almost like a pair of gloves.

And it never changes. Never gets an ounce of color. Never shifts to a different pattern.

And so you go to forums to try and figure out what your soulmate mark means because you’ve never met anyone with a mark like yours. 

And that’s when you learn that there is a very rare type of soulmark, usually only one color, where one half gets a mark on their body in the location that the others hates the most on their own body.

So from what you gather- your soulmate hates their hands.

And your heart sinks because you will never be able to explain it to them when you meet them.

Because you hate every inch of yourself.

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twenty years later

Jungkook taking away Taehyung’s mini heart, they’re so cute

Big Masterlist of genshin resources for help B))

I've posted several different resources on my blog but I'm consolidating them here for easy access and editing in the future, lmk if you find other good resources!

Master spreadsheet for builds of literally everyone, along with weapon and artifact refs- this spreadsheet helped me to learn how to build because the info is very clear and concentrated, so you pick up on patterns easier

Here is a link to a post i did detailing how artifacts work, since the text in-game can be a bit confusing

This is a link to a spreadsheet that helps you determine whether to use atk, crit rate, or crit dmg on ur circlet slot; its niche but useful. Disclaimer: idk whether special cases like noelles c6 is taken into account here, im pretty sure its not.

Paimon.moe- overall just a super helpful resource, its big functions are a character/ weapon buliding schedule (incase you are buliding muliple characters/ get overwhelmed/ need a resin spending schedule) as well as analyzing and charting your wish history so you can see how much you wished on each banner and when you got 4*/5*s. It is safe to use since you dont give a password, it doesnt inject code into the game, and all the code is open-source.

reaf after finishing

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Do you think MXTX deals with themes of self-worth in all of her stories? I'm thinking of Luo BingHe, Wei WuXian, Xie Lian, and Hua Cheng specifically... but also Shen Jiu, Jiang Cheng, Jin GuangYao, and Mu Qing... are there similarities? Differences?

Daaamn, that’s a whole lotta characters to examine here XD

…And really, there’s only more to be added because self-worth is absolutely a recurring theme in MXTX’s stories, and a common hardship to grow from throughout individual arcs. I’d throw in Jin Ling, Qi Rong, Wen Ning and Zhuzhi-Lang too. 

There are certainly plenty of parallels & foils to be found and noticeable patterns are observable in the way self-worth is explored, especially in what caused it and how characters try to cope or compensate for it. 

To do some broad categorization (and some can fit in more than one category!):

Some have self-worth issues stem from the guilt of having committed horrendous acts at one time: Wei Wuxian, Xie Lian and Wen Ning

For MANY in which it’s the result of an abusive background: Jin Guangyao, Hua Cheng, Luo Binghe, Qi Rong, Zhuzhi-Lang and Shen Jiu. 

And for some it’s an inability to live up to expectations: Jiang Cheng and Jin Ling

Mu Qing is kind of a unique case, but uhhh more on him later. 

With the exception of the few antagonists who got tragic endings, we see most of these characters attain resolution in their arcs and move forward in life with greater confidence.

But what’s striking is just how consistently important human connections is shown to be at empowering people and healing the pain caused by those deep-seated insecurities. Having unconditional bonds are what allow even the villains in MXTX worlds to experience moments affirming their humanity. On the whole, connections are integral to the development of all these MXTX characters as they navigate through their issues with their self-worth, so let’s examine the various ways these two linked themes are explored. Since I’ve already written long-ass posts about Hua Cheng here and Wen Ning & Zhuzhi-Lang here, I won’t talk about them much. Also, Shen Jiu will be saved for another post 😉

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Noelle Build Guide

Noelle is a character that everyone has access to and is a fan favorite. She’s also been on several rate ups recently so I figured I’d go ahead and do a guide for everyone’s favorite shield maiden.

Role

Noelle is an interesting case because when you read her talents and kit she screams support, but she’s actually much better as a DPS....if built right. This is in large part due to her not regenerating energy well on her own. Generally, supports need good ER to be effective at their role. It’s one of the main reasons Bennett is so good at what he does. When a support can’t contribute energy particles to the rest of the team it makes them feel very clunky to play and outclassed by other supports.

Basically, Noelle is a support character that needs to be supported, so it’s honestly easier just to build her as a DPS.

She can be a bit challenging to build at c0 for this role, but doable. If your Noelle is c6 then she’s a monster.

Noelle can still be a great support, especially at c1+. She just needs other supports that can help her regenerate energy so she can keep her ult up.

Gameplay tip: When using her to heal use her spin charge attack to get the most healing per second

Talents

As a DPS prioritize Noelles normal attacks first, her Burst second and her shield last. As a support do the exact opposite!

Noelle’s talents ascend with books of Resistance, Hilichurl Masks and at higher levels, Dvalin’s Claw.

As a support Noelle is fine to stop at Lv70/80. As a DPS take her to Lv90

Weapons

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Redhorn Stonethresher; The Unforged; Wolf’s Gravestone; Skyward Pride

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Serpent Spine; Whiteblind; Blackcliff Slasher; Litchic Blade;

Redhorn Stonethresher is BiS. If your energy recharge is high enough, the BP weapon Serpent Spine is second best for main carry Noelle because she can abuse its passive. If ER is low Skyward Pride can be better than SS. If you don’t want to spend the $10 and don’t have any of the 5⭐️ listed above there are other options in the blackcliff and litchic claymores. Keep in mind that Atk% claymores like the Unforged and WGS are better than *most* 4 star options, but not as effective as the other options listed since Noelle scales off Defense, especially with c6.

The craftable weapon Whiteblind is BiS for support Noelle. It’s not really recommended for DPS as much as the other listed options though.

Artifacts

Overview - DPS

(4pc) Husk of Opulent Dreams; (2pc) Husk, (2pc) Archaic Petra; (4pc) Retracing Bolide; (4pc) Gladiator

If your Noelle is c6 Husk of Opulent Dreams is without a doubt the best set bonus to go for. Even prior to c6 It’s still the most consistent option.

Stats

Timepiece: Atk% or Def%

*Run Atk% unless your Noelle is c6, then run Def%

Goblet: Geo Dmg Bonus

Circlet: Crit

Sub Stat Priority

(~180%) Energy Recharge > Crit > Def% > Atk% > Def > Atk

Overview - Support

(4pc) Maiden Beloved; (2pc) Maiden, (2pc) Husk of Opulent Dreams; (2pc) Maiden, (2pc) Retracing Bolide

Any of the above sets can work depending on what you want to get out of Noelle. For more healing, Maiden is the best bet but it can also be paired with Husk for stronger shield or retracing Bolide to make her more tanky during sweeping time. 🧹

Note: Defenders is better for overall stronger shield whereas Bolide is better if Noelle is on the field a lot. Bolide only affects the wearer, not the entire team.

Stats

Timepiece: Def %

Goblet: Def%

Circlet: Healing Bonus

Sub Stat Priority

Def% > Energy Recharge > Def

Support Noelle keeps it simple with stats. Stack DEF% and ER and she’s good to go. Shoot for at least 180% ER

Team Comps

BiS teammates for Noelle are other geo characters that can help her regenerate energy particles. This is almost a necessity as a DPS to keep the uptime of her ult. Gorou is her best support as DPS.

Beyond Geo Resonance Noelle doesn’t really have too many limitations as far as team comps go. As a DPS she pairs well with sub DPS who can battery her to keep her ult up. Gorou, Zhongli and Albedo are amazing options if you have them. Bennett and Fischl are good partners for their shield breaking capabilities and Fischl’s off-field damage. Xingqiu is also a great battery. As a support you just swap Noelle in to tank damage and heal her your teammates with her charged attacks so really she works with anyone, but she will need a battery.

Team Samples

F2P - DPS

Noelle + Geo MC + Xiangling + Fischl

DPS

Noelle + Zhongli + Albedo + Gorou

Noelle + Geo + Bennett + Fischl

F2P - Support

Geo MC + Noelle + Xiangling + Fischl

Kaeya + Noelle + Fischl + Geo MC

Support

Ningguang + Bennett + Noelle + Xiangling

Zhongli + Bennett + Noelle + Fischl

TLDR

Noelle is a really cute character that comes in clutch if she’s built right. She is much better overall with her constellations but still viable even at c0. Her talents ascend with books of Resistance, Hilichurl Masks, and Dvalin’s Claw. Serpent Spine and Whiteblind are her best weapons for DPS and Support respectively. Husk of Opulent Dreams is her best artifact set.She relies on her teammates to regenerate energy for her since she can’t do it on her own.

If you’re a Noelle stan hopefully this guide was a bit useful :)

Beidou and Xinyan are up next!

Anxiety creates false urgency.

You don’t have to figure out and solve everything right now.

You can’t.

Life is too complex.

Pick one thing. Maybe the most challenging thing and pick away at one part of it. Maybe the least challenging thing to get something out of the way. Maybe no things at all, just make a note on your phone or stick a post-it somewhere to remind you of things another time.

You got this.

bad - farveblind, killason

the music of young royals, vol. 1

i think it’s wrong, i think it’s bad i think it’s lame, i think it’s horrible

the song begins with this hook repeated twice. at this moment, all we as the audience have seen of wilhelm is his face marked with cuts, bruises, and anger. these lyrics come in as he turns to see the person yelling on the stairs, and the repetition of the negative words wrong, bad, lame, and horrible have a foreboding quality. the aftermath is known, but the means of destruction are not. something terrible is clearly about to happen.

ain’t got no care ‘bout the price i'ma live my life like tomorrow is gone bitch, i’m a one, bitch, i’ve got nothing to lose i got everything to won you know what i won? fuck the glitz, ain’t no pun how 'bout the history, bitches it’s a new day, a new dawn, it’s a new day, a new dawn

the song as it appears in the show features the second verse above, which highlights a recklessness seen in wilhelm. he doesn’t spare a thought for how the fight will play from a public relations perspective, how his actions reflect on his family, or even how they reflect on himself physically. no consideration for the cost, no consideration for the day after.

of course, the following lines about having nothing to lose ring ironic. wilhelm, a royal, has everything to lose. immediately after these lines about disregarding tomorrow, wilhelm is confronted with the consequences tomorrow brings. he is pressured to face the swedish public, make a statement, and enroll at a boarding school as a means to rectify the sins of his impulses. it is a new day, but one of reckoning.

i think it’s wrong, i think it’s bad i think it’s lame, i think it’s horrible

the hook returns once more as he stares out the car window.

this song is diegetic, in fact doubly so. by the hook booming over wilhelm remembering the fight, it suggests that it was playing at the party that night over the speakers. then it cuts back to him riding in the car, still thinking about it. as he repeats the fight in his mind, he is listening to the same song as he was then, almost trapped by it as the repetitive negative words of the lyrics reinforce his mistake. the sound of his anger and resentment at his circumstance drown out other sounds and distill to just that music, just that negative repetition. this is then why he cannot clearly make out the words of the pr representative trying to get his attention and hand him the speech where he asks for forgiveness. when she does get his attention, he takes out one of his earbuds to reveal the entire nature of the song’s diegesis. not only is wilhelm listening to it as a remembrance from the party, but he is literally listening to it.

ain’t got no care 'bout the price i'ma live my life no matter the sins i’m a soldier with no discipline a yin yang with no in between a serial killer with no fingerprints a leaking pen with no bloody ink i’m on the brink of war, on my own corrector i seek the stars above the underground

not featured in the show is this first verse. i can understand why they would have favored the second rather than this one, but if it was included it could have offered some additional emphasis to wilhelm’s mental state. it becomes immediately apparent that he is repressed by his position as prince and acting out as an explosion under the pressure. erik then effectively becomes his foil when he appears after the song plays, because he shows discipline and restraint where wilhelm does not. erik seems to accept his position in the monarchy, likely owing to him being older and the crown prince, but wilhelm has not found a way to balance his sense of duty and his sense of self. he doesn’t know a way to express himself outside all or nothing.

on top of this, the story begins at a turning point in wilhelm’s life. he has only just begun high school, often a difficult adjustment for anyone even when not a royal. a feeling of being on edge that can accompany a transition period like that. so to feel trapped by duty all while desiring a normal life, to not know how to release that tension without violently exploding, there’s no way out except perhaps to see the bright spots in the sky above before descending into the depths below.

and so, though we may not be fully aware of it as an audience, we are being pulled into the underground and the world of young royals with a mission to escape and a hope that wilhelm escapes it too.