Ashen-Sky

One thing I love about this series is it's commitment to ideologies. Even when it feels like it's straying (Karasu's recent actions or in general the team playing nice) it reminds you "actually we have a philosophy and we're sticking with it".

Isagi is right, Rin followed Ego's philosophy and it backfired. They have to make 1 from 0 again, they can't all go for goals like that first round robin but they can't all fall to second best like Karasu did for most of this match. It really is fun to watch them work with and through Ego's philosophy.

Given what we learn about our character and the finality, combined with the interaction between the two variations of the MC on Amphoreus, I think we become a path of finality and this is us re-living our experiences. I don't think we're the Rememberence, given how much the pure child of Anasrava was stressed during Amphoreus, but I think we'll be some form of finality.

But also we might be the remembrance considering we could recover our memories from Dahlia and we don't know anything about who we were prior to obtaining the Stelleron. It could also explain why all the Aeons cast their gaze on us, or could be why we become the remembrance.

Also, that quest was saaaaad. I am not ready for the day Firefly truely dies.

Okay first, this is definitely the first time they've had sex and I am LIVING FOR IT. The desperation, the "I didn’t teach you that", the "this is what we've been waiting for". (Edit: sorry the line i was think ling of was "you don't know how many times i've imagined this")

Also that kiss at the start that was getting hot and heavy and then she pulled away as punishment.

Now, on to its continuation of painful signals. I'd heard this card was angsty but idk if I'd say angst. I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THAT BACKUP, although if I had to hazard a guess I'd say it's a backup of his memories of MC. Now, MC feeling out the inner workings of his arm, so cute! And a little hot, I may have a thing for machinery. Caleb's, and MC's, acceptance of his arm is such a nice little arc.

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Resident Evil Genshin AU

Dain as Leon and the Traveler twins as Chris and Claire.

Dain being a nosy tease? Gah, I can't wait to apply this to Dain fics going forward. Kahnri'ah lore is always my favorite.

It's nice to get to see him interacting with other Kahnri'ahns. We got a small glimpse of who is was with Halfdan, and when we met his teacher we more so got an idea of what his life was like. But him getting drinks with his brother and Rerir?

Also, poor Rerir.

But back to Dain, cause like we've known him for longer. Loving the new contextualization for his relationship with his brother. Like, we first hear about him and Dain's like "I hate him" and then we find out Verdolfnir is the reason Dain isn't rotting as fast as everyone else, and Dain used to encourage his brother to take breaks from work.

I mean, usually immortality is framed as a curse and punishment in genshin but Zibai's "immortality", being split into three parts, along with the line "You've done enough". Felt almost like a reward? Granted, it's still a curse in that she has to live with everything but it feels like Istaroth isn't in complete agreement with Celestia.

Also I'm pretty sure it wasn't Istaroth who cursed the Khanrei'ans.

I haven't played all of Luna yet, so this is purely based on lantern rite and that one heavenly principles video (but I have seen some spoilers about the new Khanrei'ah lore we learn).

It's always nice when the game reminds us that she's not a damsel in distress subjected to the guys' darker sides.

Anyways, it's not my favorite card ever because I like everyone being happy and healthy and these two are definitely... not. But I definitely appreciate Infold's intent and execution.

I bring this up now because in today's royal walk when talking with a servant about gifts for MC's coronation Caleb declares his gift being from him as her brother. Okay, I could see main story Caleb doing the same, no proof of blood relation there. THEN MC says "you wear that identity like it's second nature"... Well, if they were blood relatives (who grew up together as most of this event has implied) why would that be strange? She didn't say "still" which could imply they've grown distant. Then he says "it's the first role I've played aside from 'Caleb'". Which really gives me main story vibes and not blood relatives vibes.

When you do the final profile chat, they talk about coming from the same lineage. Which is a moot point because royal families are based entirely around a carefully tracked lineage. "We're from the same lineage" could mean "there was an emperor generations ago that we both descend from".

But like, Hamlet for Xavier the connections are obvious. Macbeth for Zayne is interesting but given his Foreseer myth makes total sense. Sylus' whole thing with desires, can't currently remember Raf's, but as a Caleb girl I love his play so much.

Making MC the goddess, because let's face it she holds all of the power in their relationship. It's why Caleb is so intent on keeping her safe and resorts to the methods he does. The godess' unrequited love being pretty equal to Caleb's, with MC unable to face/accept his feelings.

In all of the plays, none of their roles are one for one a reflection of their main story selves. Zayne is the witch, Sylus is the woman, ect.

Also, as a footnote cause I haven't gotten Caleb's card yet but I saw a post talking in general about how his symbolism isn't just forbidden, it's Adam and Eve. It wouldn't be weird for Infold to pick incest as the "forbidden" of this card. 1. A Royal AU is absolutely the place to do it and 2. Eve was born from Adam's rib, ergo they were related.