Poki

I love this RoyAi art. Not because it looks amazing: The artstyle, the colors, poses(even when Riza's right arm looks weird lol), it is beautiful. But because of the meaning, which I don't know if it was intended or accidental.

The first time I've seen it I was like: „wouldn't they kill themselves if they decides to shoot the other?“, and yeah that's true. And that's what makes it beautiful. Both exist in an unhealthy dependency. They can't live without the other. Their hearts will always beat for each other. Though, they wouldn't hesitate to kill each other if one gives into their madness(example: the iconic 'don't go where I can't follow' scene ; in the game prince of dawn, Roy was ready to attack Riza, if she actually was going to kill the prince of Aeurgo.). I think the reason for this dynamic is that, even though they both love each other so much, they're not blinded by that feeling. Both are tactical, rational and have their own moral. Unable to be shaken by anyone. Also I think the guilt is driving them forward. Riza feels guilty for the actions of Roy in Ishval, she was the one that gave him the flame alchemy after all. And Roy? He feels guilty for dragging the woman he wants to see happy into hell.

Roy is an idealist, wanting to change the world. It's his purpose in an otherwise meaningless life. He couldn't be happy with a family with an other woman than Riza, but for this he has to give up the promise between these two. The promise that gives Riza her purpose in an otherwise meaningless life. (Who could guess that I'm a nihilist?)

Also, the series shows us that this promise is the only thing that could stop Roy from madness. From making an second Ishval, when the wrong people have to much power. He's a lapdog of the military after all.

Roy wants to get high up, just not without Riza.

And since they're so depended on each other, they couldn't live with the other dead.

So if Riza would've killed Roy, she would've killed herself, like she said.

And if Riza would've gotten killed by the weird doc, Roy surely would've gone crazy, more than when he executed Envy. No one who could lead him on the right part again. Finding his death maybe by the hands of father? I'm 100% sure that Roy could've burned Bradly, if he was in his rage mode he showed earlier. But I stop going into this maybe-thing.

This dependency isn't something that a real humanbeing should crave. Nevertheless it's my favorite trope, since even though I'm aromantic, I've fallen in love with the idea of love. Only needing that person, I'll never have. That's why Hannigram and RoyAi are my favorite ships. Both are unhealthy, both are destructive, they're beautiful. But only as long as you aren't a part of them.

When your love is killing you, is it a good death?

I bet an arm and leg that Olivier makes fun of Roy's size.

I hate Kimblee so much, but at the same time I absolutely adore him. Hiromu Arakawa's way to write her characters is amazing. As much as you want to tear one apart, they are so fun to analyze or just watch. Kimblee ist just way to interesting for me to be annoyed by him. (And maybe, just maybe, I have a very similar mindset to his). I was truly sad when he died.

40y/o Ed will be forever my favorite thing in this world. I need fanart of him. I'm to used to young Ed, it's so weird to see him actually change lol.

I love the heart wrenching feeling I get from this and other sad RoyAi scenes. It's a pleasure to feel my heart ripping into two pieces every time.

Just showing of one of my favorite panels. I love all of the Ishval chapters. What a shame it was shortened in the anime. But that's with alot of things from the manga. Brotherhood should have gotten more episodes.

Hiromu Arakawa is a fcking goddess. Can't believe how much detail she did put into her masterpiece.

But then there are these beautiful badboy's:

Sadly one of the boxes is missing 'cause I can't find it anywhere. So now I have volume 1 & 7 and box 1 & 3 lol

And they're so heavy and thick! Reading these is a hell.

Edward being carried around like a cat is my favorite thing in mangahood. Not the badass fights or the amazingly written story. Nope, it's cat-ed.

And just a few hours ago I found out that Hiromu drew some panels to advertise them. But a spin-off manga about the plot of the games is what I need to keep breathing. Sadly there will never be such thing, so now I'm going to cry in my corner.

But do you want to know what's the best part about the games? Riza in that dress! There's no better reason to play it. She's literally perfection 😩

Or as a operation name: 'Scar has been spotted, send Phoenix'.