Magic Isn't Something You Choose

when there are characters who are incapable of not hurting each other when they interact no matter how hard they might try not to and how good their intentions are >>>>

they should invent a disproportionate emotional response that goes away when you understand it's disproportionate. they should invent a way to logic yourself out of emotions

They should invent a "remind me later" button for distressing responses

A crucial part of the bookstore experience is saying hi to all the books you’ve already read

My intuition is insane… like why do I even know these things

In an alternative universe Valentina Allegra de Fontaine and Ormund Hightower runs a successful hair colouring salon and are known for their flawless works

no because this is literally that scene

the power of friendship defeating depression is mcu canon now

bucky saying "this is wrong" and thunderbolts embracing bob with everything they have to help him had a bigger impact on me than any epic battle ever has. watching people turn into voids in dead silence and knowing they're reliving their biggest traumas chilled me more than any villain ever has. it's even heavier when you remember that it's not actually a villain. it's bob's void. it's darkness. it's ruthless. independent of his true self and free to wreak its own havoc. and bob is fighting this darkest side of himself as well. i need them all safely tucked under a warm blanket

Bob giving up control of his life to the physical embodiment of his depression and then beating himself up over it and the void just becoming more powerful as a result is such a perfect metaphor. like yeah, that's exactly how it is, you can't beat depression with self-loathing, you need support and purpose and the people you love and loves you. they pulled it off beautifully