Starting To Draw Some MCR/P5 Crossover Stuff

I’ve been waiting for years our great savior duck

My friend was messing with Never Gonna Give You Up on her record player and she sped it up. It beCAME A FREAKING MAGICAL GIRL THEME.

Redemption Arcs

A well done redemption arc can be amazing (see Zuko, Megamind), but generally, the basis of redemption comes from that person either being evil as a reaction to an overwhelming and seemingly inescapable situation (i.e.  evil as the only option) or thinking they are doing the right thing. In both situations, the redemption comes from recognizing the error and correcting.  Some argue Enji “Endeavor” Todoroki falls into the latter category (i.e. he thought he was doing the right thing). However, the idea that he thinks he’s doing the right thing and corrects only at the time when he does suggests - to me - that he isn’t actually remorseful, but that his last remaining victim (in whom he actually has a vested interest) has the ability and means to not only escape him but cause his furthered pursuit of the same course to have consequences. Which is also why any off-screen or otherwise move toward his wife, Rei, simply looks like an attempt to foster a connection through which he could achieve a new victim (i.e. if she forgives him, he has a chance at a new child).  We also have no idea what happened to his eldest son, Touya. Is he dead? Is he Dabi? If he is Dabi, were the scars a result of the father? I don’t just mean whether Endeavor’s fire caused the damage which likely would’ve nearly killed Dabi - but did he push his son to train in a dangerous manner or pressure his son toward suicide. Deku comments that charges could’ve been brought against Kacchan if Deku had committed suicide because of provocation, so if the big secret around Touya is the belief Endeavor pushed him to suicide (whether successful or not), that’s another charge in addition to abuse (emotional, physical, etc.) to his wife and children. 

I don’t give a hoot what Endeavor says. He can claim he wants to be the hero his son is proud of until he’s blue in the face, but nothing he has done suggests he’s changed at all. His actions as a professional hero are out of a desire to be praised and basically worshipped. He isn’t selfless, and self-destruction doesn’t mitigate the dubiousness of his motives. 

Neither Rei nor Fuyumi can serve as proof contrary. Rei has been his longest victim, and he had to woo her rather than having her under his thumb from birth, so he knows how to manipulate her. Fuyumi and Natsuo didn’t have the sort of quirk Endeavor wanted, and we’re told prior to Shoto, Touya endured his father’s closest attention. We saw how Endeavor treated his youngest son, and Touya was the eldest. However, Natsuo loathes Endeavor while Fuyumi makes excuses for him and wants to forgive him. She doesn’t generally give much reasoning behind her desires (other than expressions about being a normal family and Endeavor being their father). Perhaps she’s taking cues from when she was young, and her mother said something similar when Fuyumi saw the way Endeavor treated her elder brother. Will we ever know? Probably not. Natsuo seems to take his cue from Shoto. He recognizes the neglect he suffered was the lesser of two evils with their father, and in the manga, he’s been supporting his brother in attitude it seems. Again, like with Fuyumi, this could all be personality based. They could have the same exact information, but Fuyumi is simply more forgiving. It’s complicated especially as she’s the only daughter (which could have influenced the treatment she received, but that’s a marriage tool (women used to create strategic alliances) rant for another day). 

For me, I will always hate Endeavor. Anyone who likes him in the manga (i.e. Hawks) will immediately be colored in distrust and suspicions that they’re equally questionable behind closed doors / if given the chance, and if we get that final confirmation that Dabi is Touya, I want all of Endeavor’s deeds to come to light, and I want to see the way that shakes the already rattled faith in heroes. Honestly, if Dabi wanted to wreck the world of heroes, that information (with supporting evidence) to the right reporter would be disastrous.

Dabi has killed. He should go to jail, and honestly, if he is Touya, he needs some serious psychological help to deal with the abuse he faced as a child and the kind of obvious body horror he has faced likely as a means to / a result of his escape from his father’s influence (I mean, seriously, he didn’t heal right / well so ‘almost died’ seems to be stating it softly). 

I’ve worked in forensics. I’ve seen cases where kids and spouses were abused, and out of fear, they found ways to kill their abusers - but because of their fear, it is rarely a crime of passion (though there have been cases where sons fight back or step in for the first time and are shocked to have defeated their abuser), but most plan it out because they feel they have no choice, and more often than not, I saw them get extremely hard sentences because abuse can be difficult to prove especially if it hasn’t been documented (i.e. photographs / doctors reports of repeated injuries, etc). 

We see the Todoroki abuse hasn’t been documented. The only bit that was came from Rei burning Shoto, so I could 100% see a lawyer arguing that if someone was abusing the kids, it was her and not Endeavor. She’s the one that was locked up. Nothing has happened to Endeavor. The kids are still in his custody, so even if she did talk, nobody did anything. Nobody listened. 

What does this lengthy rant mean? 

It means the “redemption” arc for Enji “Endeavor” Todoroki isn’t one. He lost control of his prized victim, and we have no proof he wouldn’t go right back to doing the exact same thing if he had another child. Nothing he has done contradicts that. 

How could they fix that? 

If Dabi is Touya, have Endeavor not fight back. Have Endeavor recognize his eldest and do whatever it takes to give his son a redemption arc - to bring his son back into the light and damn the consequences to himself. Have Endeavor claim Dabi/Touya the moment he recognizes him. That is his son; he screwed up and pushed him to the breaking point, and have him throw himself on the pyre (not necessarily literally) to bring him back. Then - I would accept redeemed Endeavor.

+ an extra bakugou!

Where would you take Tony for your first date?

Steve ( The Salty Ex ™) : I would take him to an Italian restaurant, oh my gosh, he loves Italian food so much. He gets so excited everytime someone mentions different Italian recipes or foods, because he knows so much about it. There was a nice restaurant where we used to go to every Saturday night before… Yeah. It’s where we had our first kiss. I’d like to take him there again.

Bucky Barnes ( Former Assassin™ who also murdered his parents ): Uh, I’d just stay home, actually. Ever since the whole ‘Winter Soldier’ business, I don’t always feel comfortable with going out and I feel like Tony would understand that. I’d arrange a movie night, just the two of us, with all his favorite films and snacks. I’d cook his favorite food, too. And then just…get to know him better, I guess. God, I hope he’ll like it.

Rhodey Rhodes ( The One Who’ll Probably Win ™ ): I’d take Tony to a children’s hospital, actually. No, listen, the guy adores children. They make him so happy, everytime they try to shake his hand or ask for an autograph or something like that. He doesn’t always have the time to, you know, visit the hospitals or organisations that he sponsors, so I know he’ll be happy to see the kids. We’ll go, play with the kids for a while, and then go home and have some dinner and Star Trek marathon.

T'Challa Nudaku ( Literally a King ™ ): Wakanda. Anthony has shown interest in our technology for a long time now, and I think a visit to my homeland would make him very happy. Also, he has a curious nature, so I feel like he wouldn’t only stop at technology and the study of vibranium only, but everything about Wakanda. The culture, the legends, the people, the food, everything. It’s just how he is. I’m confident he will accept my date offer. Or, I hope so, otherwise Shuri is going to fulfill her promise. “I will kick your furry ass if you fail to make Tony Stark my brother-in-law” she says…What’s a furry

?Peter Quill ( Celestial Being ™) : A planetarium. Starlight is in love with space. I remember the first time we arrived on earth, Stark wouldn’t let me go at all. We spent all night talking about space, and aliens, and planets. He was so excited to learn about it all, it was adorable. So yeah, planetarium it is. Then a movie, and dinner at the tower followed by slow dancing in the middle of the room. Perfect date if you ask me.

Bruce Benner ( Friendzone ™) : A picnic in the lab. I mean, I’d have an ACTUAL picnic, in the park, but Tony doesn’t really like nature. So yeah, I’ll make an attempt to make Tony’s favorite pasta dish– It’s Carbonara– and fail miserably, then order take out and eat it on the floor of his workshop while Jarvis plays soft jazz music.

Scott Lang ( Human Disaster ™ ) : Take him to an open mic standup comedy show! The guy needs to laugh more. I don’t actually know the guy that much, I’ve talked to him for like, 5 seconds, so…yeah, that’s all I’ve got. God, I need to spend time with him if I want to win.

Loki ( God Of Mischief ™) : I’d take Stark to one of those public role pretending activities you mortals have, a what, t-theatre play? Theatre play, yes! I’d take him to one of those. And perhaps something exciting will happen if the things get too boring… Nothing drastic, of course. Maybe one of the players will end up dressed as one of the ladies in the crowd. Or no clothes at all. Anything to make Stark laugh.

Thor Odinson ( Human Corgi ™ ) : A CARNIVAL! I’D TAKE ANTHONY TO A CARNIVAL! WHERE WE CAN EAT SWEET PINK CLOUDS AND RIDE IN THE HUGE SPINNING DONUT AND SHARE A KISS LIKE IN THAT MOVING FILM WITH THAT SHY BOY MEETING HIS TRUE LOVE I’VE SEEN WITH SON OF SPIDERS LAST WEEK! Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to yell. But everytime I think of Anthony, my sweet soon to be bride, I just, I JUST GET VERY EXCITED! LIKE NOW! I JUST WANT TO TAKE ANTHONY TO A CARNIVAL AND WIN HIM LOTS OF PRIZES AND GIVE HIM LOTS AND LOTS OF KISSES! …Sorry.

Stephen Strange ( Better Than All Of You Because PHDs ™) : I’d take Tony out for burgers and milkshakes. Call me old school, but I think that would make him happy. I would also take him to my home where I would perform magic tricks for him, then we’d debate for hours arguing about magic and how it doesn’t make sense. But I like our debates, he gets so passionate about it. It’s cute. Then we’d call Peter over so we can help him with his homework. Oh, and Peter? I know who drank my orange juice, you better pick one up on your way home to replace it or so help me–

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thirdwheelin ft the p5 gang

I'm gonna lose so many followers over this but anyone who ships UA teachers x students or bakudeku. Please do not bring bakudeku near me. I've seen too much of that shit on tumblr and tiktok. It's abusive and not cool and we shouldnt be romanticizing abuse like "if he's mean to you, he likes you." Theres a difference between being moody and downright being an asshole and telling someone to kill themselves

Literally ship anything else

Edit: if you ship Eri with anyone then my friend will come to your house and steal your kneecaps

Hi! I’m Masky, my main blog is @maskyartist, and this is my blog specifically for posting about my AU, Traitor!Ryuji.

For a bit of a rundown of what Traitor!Ryuji actually is, it’s sort of the idea of “what if Ryuji decided enough was enough”, realized the Thieves weren’t exactly the best friends, Akechi grew attached to him, and convinced him to become their traitor/his inside man.

The longer explanation is all this!

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Now Ryuji, he’s known for awhile that the thieves have been…bad to him, but the day he’s left behind in the Red Light District by the boy who’s supposed to be his leader. His best friend. Someone he can rely on. He’s gone past the point of no return.

He and Akechi have already been talking since meeting at the TV Station, with Akechi giving Ryuji his number and telling him to “call if he needs someone who truly hears him”, and they became…I wouldnt say friends? Acquaintances is more accurate. They were friendly, but never truly hung out.

Until the night Ryuji got left behind in the Red Light District, and Akechi was there. He was fucking there, got the guys arrested, and brought Ryuji to his apartment. He let Ryuji tell his tale of woe, and in return, told him his plan to take down Shido starting with the Phantom Thieves. Now Akechi didn’t make him choose to join him or stay with the Thieves then and there. He simply…gave the blonde the option to either stay, or go.

And Ryuji knew he was attempting to manipulate him. Akechi said things like “you could always join me, Ryuji. I know your worth. Your efforts would never be invalidated.”, trying to butter him up, and he would never admit that they worked but fuck after looking so hard for compliments and acknowledgement Ryuji’s ashamed to admit that he was about to give in then and there.

But he told himself to wait. To talk to Akira about it. Maybe there was a big misunderstanding he wasn’t seeing. Maybe he didn’t just abandon him out right.

Then those words, two words, hit him like a truck, and he felt like he lost his leg once more. “You’re overreacting.”

Akira told him that. Straight to his face. Alone. In private. Without anyone around. No Morgana to egg him on, no Ann to tell him he’s wrong she would. he knows she would. she’s been sexually harassed. she’d stand up for him…wouldn’t she?, no Yusuke to just sit there and be all…weird.

It was him, and Akira, and the emptiness of space, and the crushing, bone breaking pressure of realizing that yes. This is his leader. This is his best friend.

A coward is all he truly was.

That afternoon, after school, Ryuji let himself to Akechi’s apartment. One his fans don’t know about. One where he can be in peace. He knocked on the door, and there stood the detective with a quirked brow.

“You were right.” Ryuji says as he walks inside, taking off his shoes, and dropping his bag on the couch. He needed to get something. “He’s a coward. He’s a coward and he’s our leader and he told me I was overreacting. He’s a coward and I hate him.” It was so immediate, too. The hatred that bubbled away at the idea of Akira as he realized what other cowardly deeds he’d done.

Letting Ryuji take hits for him, letting Ryuji take jabs at his emotions, teasings that hit too close to home, insults and sticks and stones that were only supposed to break his bones but god those words truly hurt more then anything.

There it is. Ryuji pulls out his phone, slides it open, and hands it to Akechi. The Phantom Thieves group chat.

Oh. He’s crying. He didn’t even notice.

“I’ll be your traitor.”

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So if any of this interests you, or if you have any questions, maybe stick around for this current obsession! (Also yes this is Ryugoro I love evil bfs)

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