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2024.05.14 19:30 hampagi Is this a pattern or a fungal infection š
 | Hihi fellow betta keepers. Iāve had my betta fish for 4 days now. His head had a white patch when I got him which I thought was his pattern but now Iām unsure if itās actually a fungal infection? His fins doesnāt look too great which was what got me to research in the first place. I now noticed that he has a little hole in his body as well which Iām pretty sure wasnāt there prior. Should I start using Kanaplex? Iāve got an almond leaf in the tank for the past 3 days. Thank you! submitted by hampagi to bettafish [link] [comments] ā¢ ā Tank size: 7 gallon ā¢ ā Heater and filter? (yes/no): Yes to both ā¢ ā Tank temperature: 23C/73F ā¢ ā Parameters in numbers and how you got them: I used aquarium coopās test strips. Ammonia, Nitrate and Nitrite 0 ā¢ ā How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?: Had the tank for 2 weeks but the substrate/rocks and plants are from a 2 year old tank. ā¢ ā How often are water changes? How much do you take out per change? What is your process?: Every other day 25% using a manual pump tube ā¢ ā Any tankmates? If so, please list with how many of each: None ā¢ ā What do you feed and how much: XTreme Betta and Hikari Micro Pellets. 2-3 pellets in the morning/evening. Not more than 6 pellets a day. ā¢ ā Decorations and plants in the tank: 4 Seiryu type stones and live plants (bacopa, dwarf hair grass, mayaca, pearlweed, frog bit, dwarf water lettuce) |
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ā Butterfly Knife Lore (Factory New), B/O: $7194.77
ā Butterfly Knife Autotronic (Minimal Wear), B/O: $2025.74
āÆā M9 Bayonet Ultraviolet (Field-Tested), B/O: $557.87
ā M9 Bayonet Stained (Well-Worn), B/O: $529.41
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ā Bayonet Tiger Tooth (Minimal Wear), B/O: $746.28
ā Karambit Bright Water (Field-Tested), B/O: $688.15
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ā Flip Knife Autotronic (Minimal Wear), B/O: $476.69
ā Flip Knife Case Hardened (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $278.18
ā Flip Knife Black Laminate (Well-Worn), B/O: $258.83
ā Flip Knife Urban Masked (Field-Tested), B/O: $181.64
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ā Stiletto Knife Crimson Web (Field-Tested), B/O: $418.25
ā Stiletto Knife Night Stripe (Field-Tested), B/O: $227.80
ā Stiletto Knife Boreal Forest (Field-Tested), B/O: $194.96
ā Stiletto Knife Safari Mesh (Field-Tested), B/O: $192.79
āÆā Nomad Knife Crimson Web (Field-Tested), B/O: $518.11
ā Nomad Knife Scorched (Field-Tested), B/O: $169.78
ā Nomad Knife Forest DDPAT (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $166.88
ā StatTrakā¢ Nomad Knife Blue Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $335.79
āÆā Skeleton Knife Stained (Well-Worn), B/O: $442.05
ā Skeleton Knife Urban Masked (Minimal Wear), B/O: $426.24
ā Skeleton Knife Boreal Forest (Field-Tested), B/O: $314.03
ā StatTrakā¢ Skeleton Knife Fade (Minimal Wear), B/O: $2361.28
ā StatTrakā¢ Skeleton Knife Urban Masked (Field-Tested), B/O: $376.53
āÆā Ursus Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $557.12
ā Ursus Knife, B/O: $471.42
ā Ursus Knife Blue Steel (Minimal Wear), B/O: $212.37
ā Ursus Knife Case Hardened (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $187.66
ā Ursus Knife Damascus Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $178.18
ā Ursus Knife Ultraviolet (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $155.13
ā Ursus Knife Boreal Forest (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $124.26
āÆā Huntsman Knife Black Laminate (Minimal Wear), B/O: $204.83
ā Huntsman Knife Black Laminate (Field-Tested), B/O: $184.50
ā StatTrakā¢ Huntsman Knife Lore (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $224.11
āÆā Bowie Knife Gamma Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $2142.02
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ā Bowie Knife Damascus Steel (Factory New), B/O: $209.20
ā Bowie Knife Ultraviolet (Minimal Wear), B/O: $180.51
ā Bowie Knife Ultraviolet (Field-Tested), B/O: $131.03
āÆā Falchion Knife Night (Field-Tested), B/O: $132.54
ā Falchion Knife Urban Masked (Well-Worn), B/O: $112.81
ā Falchion Knife Scorched (Field-Tested), B/O: $108.81
ā Falchion Knife Forest DDPAT (Field-Tested), B/O: $107.82
ā Falchion Knife Safari Mesh (Field-Tested), B/O: $107.46
ā StatTrakā¢ Falchion Knife Ultraviolet (Field-Tested), B/O: $143.08
āÆā Paracord Knife Crimson Web (Minimal Wear), B/O: $486.48
ā Paracord Knife Blue Steel (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $163.12
āÆā Survival Knife Blue Steel (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $138.26
ā Survival Knife Night Stripe (Field-Tested), B/O: $131.03
āÆā Gut Knife Sapphire (Minimal Wear), B/O: $1127.79
ā Gut Knife Gamma Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $286.17
ā Gut Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $246.55
ā Gut Knife Marble Fade (Factory New), B/O: $240.77
ā Gut Knife, B/O: $210.49
ā Gut Knife Lore (Field-Tested), B/O: $194.22
ā Gut Knife Case Hardened (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $151.51
ā Gut Knife Blue Steel (Minimal Wear), B/O: $124.94
ā Gut Knife Rust Coat (Well-Worn), B/O: $118.99
ā Gut Knife Boreal Forest (Minimal Wear), B/O: $109.80
ā StatTrakā¢ Gut Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $237.96
āÆā Shadow Daggers Gamma Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $264.92
ā Shadow Daggers Marble Fade (Factory New), B/O: $253.03
ā Shadow Daggers Tiger Tooth (Factory New), B/O: $237.22
ā Shadow Daggers Crimson Web (Field-Tested), B/O: $153.40
ā Shadow Daggers Autotronic (Minimal Wear), B/O: $144.42
ā Shadow Daggers Blue Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $105.20
ā StatTrakā¢ Shadow Daggers Damascus Steel (Minimal Wear), B/O: $150.46
āÆā Navaja Knife Fade (Factory New), B/O: $365.99
ā Navaja Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $228.93
ā Navaja Knife Marble Fade (Factory New), B/O: $227.43
ā Navaja Knife Slaughter (Factory New), B/O: $209.06
ā Navaja Knife, B/O: $203.16
ā Navaja Knife Case Hardened (Well-Worn), B/O: $132.57
ā Navaja Knife Damascus Steel (Factory New), B/O: $121.69
ā Navaja Knife Damascus Steel (Minimal Wear), B/O: $109.95
ā Navaja Knife Damascus Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $100.41
ā StatTrakā¢ Navaja Knife Fade (Factory New), B/O: $369.01
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ā Sport Gloves Amphibious (Minimal Wear), B/O: $2394.67
ā Sport Gloves Omega (Well-Worn), B/O: $572.33
ā Sport Gloves Bronze Morph (Minimal Wear), B/O: $338.88
ā Sport Gloves Big Game (Field-Tested), B/O: $323.66
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ā Specialist Gloves Tiger Strike (Field-Tested), B/O: $599.14
ā Specialist Gloves Crimson Web (Well-Worn), B/O: $231.57
ā Specialist Gloves Buckshot (Minimal Wear), B/O: $126.21
āÆā Moto Gloves POW! (Minimal Wear), B/O: $996.99
ā Moto Gloves POW! (Field-Tested), B/O: $383.31
ā Moto Gloves POW! (Well-Worn), B/O: $276.00
ā Moto Gloves Turtle (Field-Tested), B/O: $180.28
āÆā Hand Wraps CAUTION! (Minimal Wear), B/O: $502.29
ā Hand Wraps Giraffe (Minimal Wear), B/O: $180.73
ā Hand Wraps CAUTION! (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $178.32
āÆā Driver Gloves Queen Jaguar (Minimal Wear), B/O: $181.01
ā Driver Gloves Rezan the Red (Field-Tested), B/O: $101.66
āÆā Broken Fang Gloves Jade (Field-Tested), B/O: $127.88
ā Broken Fang Gloves Needle Point (Minimal Wear), B/O: $124.55
āÆā Bloodhound Gloves Guerrilla (Minimal Wear), B/O: $127.94
ā Hydra Gloves Case Hardened (Field-Tested), B/O: $102.55
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Souvenir M4A1-S Master Piece (Well-Worn), B/O: $102.42
AK-47 Bloodsport (Minimal Wear), B/O: $100.53
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2024.05.14 16:09 hoggersbridge Engines of Arachnea: A Science Fantasy Epic (Chapter 15: Convergent Paths)
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It had not been a restful night, all things considered.
First there had been that hideous roar which had shaken the whole jungle into frightened silence, the cries of the nocturnal creatures obliterated by what Zildiz had first mistaken for a violent monsoon wind. For the second time in this miserable day she had looked up and beheld a creature which had no place in the natural world. A winged manta moving so swiftly that it had already passed out of sight before she could even begin to process what she had just seen.
The last thing she needed right now was another challenge to her already tenuous understanding of the world as it was. The grey behemoth from earlier had already left her mind groping for some rational explanation, one that continued to elude her despite Zildizās best attempts to form useful analogies.
Sleep soon proved impossible. Her agile mind was too busy wrestling with questions. Was the grey behemoth an act of nature or the result of the Vitalusā direct intervention, a sort of living earthquake or forest fire that he could summon at will? Had the Vitalus created it solely to eradicate an entire biome? If so, then why? The Amits had always been a central part of the cycles of change, altering the atmosphere through their mound respiratory systems and building the wind walls to help regulare the climate. Why had they drawn the All-In-Oneās displeasure? Alternatively, if It had not created the grey behemoth, then what had?
Zildiz left her lair and went for a walk to clear her head. It was well and truly night now, black as the pit and with only the stars to guide her steps. Zildizās compound eyes were useless in these conditions. Thankfully her other pair were designed specifically for this, their yellow irises widening to double their usual diameter. Gallivants sometimes hunted at night, though it was a bit trickier than in the day. Her simple eyes could only see within a narrow frontal cone and left her blind in the directions in which she was not directly facing.
Her olfactory organs caught the scent of some speckled tree frogs and she hovered up into the lower boughs of the trees, impaling them on her mantid blades and skinning them carefully to avoid the poisonous coatings which they secreted. Her digestive system could weed out all but the deadliest of toxins, but tonight she wanted to relax and conserve her strength.
That is, until she picked up the trail of another animal close by. She found its tracks in the soil, catching the bright sheen where its feet had compacted the mud. Judging by the depth and spacing of the prints, Zildiz concluded that it was heavy and slow-moving. Also, it had no toesāits foot was made up of a single large hoof that left zigzagging patterns of grooves.
Confusing. Then again, she wasnāt all that familiar with the species of this biome. Well, whatever it was she looked forward to finding out what it tasted like. Zildiz was ravenous. Come to think of it, she had heard what sounded like a large animal crashing through the forest shortly after the flying monsters had appeared, no doubt fleeing from them in fear. Sharpening her blades against each other, Zildiz eagerly set off in pursuit.
Such a meal would sustain her for days. Enough to get her back home again without having to constantly stop and hunt for victuals. This animal did not move quickly even when it was clearly in a hurry. It was the sort of prey-form she could run down even in her injured state. A broken branch and a stone overturned from its resting place guided her in for the kill.
She was close now, barely thirteen wingspans away if she had to guess from the richness of its scent. Too close to risk using her wingsāthe noise of their fluttering would give her away. Still, it would be better to attack it from above, if only to save her the trouble of a long chase through unfamiliar territory. She sheathed her blades in their housings of flesh and stole up a nearby trunk, her light body making barely a rustle as she transferred her weight between the branches. The going was tortuously slow. She didnāt know how the Leapers could put up with this painstaking approach to killing. It just seemed so very inefficient compared to her way of doing things.
Zildiz took a moment to let her eyes adjust to the deepening night. It did not take long to spot the prey-form. An albino! Its exoskeleton was as white as the snow sheād glimpsed on the peaks of far-off mountains beyond the salt plains. Zildiz wondered how it could have survived long enough to grow so large. The complete lack of camouflage, the plodding pace and the lack of any noticeable armaments made it perfect Leaper food. Perhaps it had some sort of hidden defense mechanism? Like spewing noxious musk out of a gland next to its anus, or having poisonous skin like the frogs (perhaps that would explain its bright and noticeable colors)? What if it was tracking her movements even now, just waiting for her to play right into its hands? Oh, but that would be a clever survival strategy. Zildiz hesitated, beginning to suspect a trap.
But the longer she observed the prey-form, the quicker she came to the conclusion that it was not some cunning adversary, but rather a slow-witted member of its species.
It had tried to hide by wedging itself between the roots of a fatwax tree, covering itself with a single broad palm leaf in a pathetic attempt at camouflage. Something in its total defenselessness and the way it was tucked up into a ball with its arms and legs drawn in reminded Zildiz of her own children. She even felt a morsel of guilt at having to kill it before she squashed the unexpected emotion within herself.
Guilt? For ensuring her survival and that of her brood? She was getting soft in her age. Zildiz made the final preparations, adjusting her footing for the pounce that would end it all. A blade stuck between head and thorax would do it, followed by a twisting wrench of her wrist to sever the nerve cord and render the prey-form totally paralyzed, but still alive as she fed upon it. Zildiz preferred them that wayāall the flavors really came to the fore when the meat was still fresh and twitching in the mouth.
She was just about to make her move when an odd breeze made the follicles on her neck stand on end. Danger! Zildiz froze in place and scanned the jungle floor, careful not to move single muscle for fear of giving away her position. Four figures detached themselves from the shifting shadows, each standing nine feet tall on their long, hairy and backwards-jointed legs and making not a whisper as they converged onto her tree.
Leapers! Fighting against the mounting horror she felt, Zildiz steeled herself for the fight of her life.
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It had not been a restful night, all things considered.
First there had been that hideous roar which had shaken the whole jungle into frightened silence, the cries of the nocturnal creatures obliterated by what Zildiz had first mistaken for a violent monsoon wind. For the second time in this miserable day she had looked up and beheld a creature which had no place in the natural world. A winged manta moving so swiftly that it had already passed out of sight before she could even begin to process what she had just seen.
The last thing she needed right now was another challenge to her already tenuous understanding of the world as it was. The grey behemoth from earlier had already left her mind groping for some rational explanation, one that continued to elude her despite Zildizās best attempts to form useful analogies.
Sleep soon proved impossible. Her agile mind was too busy wrestling with questions. Was the grey behemoth an act of nature or the result of the Vitalusā direct intervention, a sort of living earthquake or forest fire that he could summon at will? Had the Vitalus created it solely to eradicate an entire biome? If so, then why? The Amits had always been a central part of the cycles of change, altering the atmosphere through their mound respiratory systems and building the wind walls to help regulare the climate. Why had they drawn the All-In-Oneās displeasure? Alternatively, if It had not created the grey behemoth, then what had?
Zildiz left her lair and went for a walk to clear her head. It was well and truly night now, black as the pit and with only the stars to guide her steps. Zildizās compound eyes were useless in these conditions. Thankfully her other pair were designed specifically for this, their yellow irises widening to double their usual diameter. Gallivants sometimes hunted at night, though it was a bit trickier than in the day. Her simple eyes could only see within a narrow frontal cone and left her blind in the directions in which she was not directly facing.
Her olfactory organs caught the scent of some speckled tree frogs and she hovered up into the lower boughs of the trees, impaling them on her mantid blades and skinning them carefully to avoid the poisonous coatings which they secreted. Her digestive system could weed out all but the deadliest of toxins, but tonight she wanted to relax and conserve her strength.
That is, until she picked up the trail of another animal close by. She found its tracks in the soil, catching the bright sheen where its feet had compacted the mud. Judging by the depth and spacing of the prints, Zildiz concluded that it was heavy and slow-moving. Also, it had no toesāits foot was made up of a single large hoof that left zigzagging patterns of grooves.
Confusing. Then again, she wasnāt all that familiar with the species of this biome. Well, whatever it was she looked forward to finding out what it tasted like. Zildiz was ravenous. Come to think of it, she had heard what sounded like a large animal crashing through the forest shortly after the flying monsters had appeared, no doubt fleeing from them in fear. Sharpening her blades against each other, Zildiz eagerly set off in pursuit.
Such a meal would sustain her for days. Enough to get her back home again without having to constantly stop and hunt for victuals. This animal did not move quickly even when it was clearly in a hurry. It was the sort of prey-form she could run down even in her injured state. A broken branch and a stone overturned from its resting place guided her in for the kill.
She was close now, barely thirteen wingspans away if she had to guess from the richness of its scent. Too close to risk using her wingsāthe noise of their fluttering would give her away. Still, it would be better to attack it from above, if only to save her the trouble of a long chase through unfamiliar territory. She sheathed her blades in their housings of flesh and stole up a nearby trunk, her light body making barely a rustle as she transferred her weight between the branches. The going was tortuously slow. She didnāt know how the Leapers could put up with this painstaking approach to killing. It just seemed so very inefficient compared to her way of doing things.
Zildiz took a moment to let her eyes adjust to the deepening night. It did not take long to spot the prey-form. An albino! Its exoskeleton was as white as the snow sheād glimpsed on the peaks of far-off mountains beyond the salt plains. Zildiz wondered how it could have survived long enough to grow so large. The complete lack of camouflage, the plodding pace and the lack of any noticeable armaments made it perfect Leaper food. Perhaps it had some sort of hidden defense mechanism? Like spewing noxious musk out of a gland next to its anus, or having poisonous skin like the frogs (perhaps that would explain its bright and noticeable colors)? What if it was tracking her movements even now, just waiting for her to play right into its hands? Oh, but that would be a clever survival strategy. Zildiz hesitated, beginning to suspect a trap.
But the longer she observed the prey-form, the quicker she came to the conclusion that it was not some cunning adversary, but rather a slow-witted member of its species.
It had tried to hide by wedging itself between the roots of a fatwax tree, covering itself with a single broad palm leaf in a pathetic attempt at camouflage. Something in its total defenselessness and the way it was tucked up into a ball with its arms and legs drawn in reminded Zildiz of her own children. She even felt a morsel of guilt at having to kill it before she squashed the unexpected emotion within herself.
Guilt? For ensuring her survival and that of her brood? She was getting soft in her age. Zildiz made the final preparations, adjusting her footing for the pounce that would end it all. A blade stuck between head and thorax would do it, followed by a twisting wrench of her wrist to sever the nerve cord and render the prey-form totally paralyzed, but still alive as she fed upon it. Zildiz preferred them that wayāall the flavors really came to the fore when the meat was still fresh and twitching in the mouth.
She was just about to make her move when an odd breeze made the follicles on her neck stand on end. Danger! Zildiz froze in place and scanned the jungle floor, careful not to move single muscle for fear of giving away her position. Four figures detached themselves from the shifting shadows, each standing nine feet tall on their long, hairy and backwards-jointed legs and making not a whisper as they converged onto her tree.
Leapers! Fighting against the mounting horror she felt, Zildiz steeled herself for the fight of her life.
Link for all the chapters available here: Engines of Arachnea on Royal Road
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2024.05.14 10:15 michellemaya How to make a Dazzling Modern Faux Dichroic Pendant Faux Glass as close to perfection as it gets
 | I wanted to share with you my latest clay tutorial on how to make a beautiful faux dichroic pendant using nail art glitter and gold metal leaf. I personally love the textured effect and depth given by the shiny patterns you can make with nail art glitter and stencils. I also included other elements of design to enhance the appealing effect of the finished pendant. I hope this tutorial will inspire you to create your own unique jewelry pieces. Watch the tutorial and start crafting your own dazzling designs! submitted by michellemaya to Sculpey [link] [comments] Here is the link to the video: [https://youtu.be/uMXMM5C3vdo] Happy claying! Mihaela https://preview.redd.it/wisqmb36pc0d1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=6b26fa31e7067a270a94eac77751d623dab791ed |
2024.05.14 10:14 michellemaya How to make a Dazzling Modern Faux Dichroic Pendant Faux Glass as close to perfection as it gets
 | Hello dear clay friends! submitted by michellemaya to polymerclaytutorials [link] [comments] I wanted to share with you my latest clay tutorial on how to make a beautiful faux dichroic pendant using nail art glitter and gold metal leaf. I personally love the textured effect and depth given by the shiny patterns you can make with nail art glitter and stencils. I also included other elements of design to enhance the appealing effect of the finished pendant. I hope this tutorial will inspire you to create your own unique jewelry pieces. Watch the tutorial and start crafting your own dazzling designs! Here is the link to the video: [https://youtu.be/uMXMM5C3vdo] Happy claying! Mihaela https://preview.redd.it/84y98gl2pc0d1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=e3c13c5b11c5fce4a6a68c656b96254657029803 |
2024.05.14 10:13 michellemaya How to make a Dazzling Modern Faux Dichroic Pendant Faux Glass as close to perfection as it gets
| | Hello dear crafter friends! submitted by michellemaya to CraftingWorld [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/z36uz98roc0d1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=09e2bbf4a0baefdfe94f1b0061560be52123ecc3 I wanted to share with you my latest clay tutorial on how to make a beautiful faux dichroic pendant using nail art glitter and gold metal leaf. I personally love the textured effect and depth given by the shiny patterns you can make with nail art glitter and stencils. I also included other elements of design to enhance the appealing effect of the finished pendant. I hope this tutorial will inspire you to create your own unique jewelry pieces. Watch the tutorial and start crafting your own dazzling designs! Here is the link to the video: [https://youtu.be/uMXMM5C3vdo\] Happy claying! Mihaela |
2024.05.14 09:29 _Triple_ [STORE] 900+ KNIVES/GLOVES/SKINS, 100.000$+ INVENTORY. BFK Lore, Gloves Amphibious, Skeleton Fade, Bowie Emerald, BFK Auto, Gloves MF, Talon Doppler, Gloves POW, Bayo Tiger, Gut Sapphire, Stiletto MF, M9 Ultra, Ursus Doppler, Flip Doppler, M9 Stained, Nomad CW, Paracord CW, AK-47 X-Ray & A Lot More
Everything in my inventory is up for trade. The most valuable items are listed here, the rest you can find in My Inventory
Feel free to Add Me or even better send a Trade Offer. Open for any suggestions: upgrades, downgrades / knives, gloves, skins / stickers, patterns, floats.
All Buyouts are listed in cash value.
KNIVES
ā Butterfly Knife Lore (Factory New), B/O: $7194.77
ā Butterfly Knife Autotronic (Minimal Wear), B/O: $2025.74
āÆā M9 Bayonet Ultraviolet (Field-Tested), B/O: $557.87
ā M9 Bayonet Stained (Well-Worn), B/O: $529.41
ā M9 Bayonet Boreal Forest (Field-Tested), B/O: $465.39
āÆā Talon Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $1295.27
ā Bayonet Tiger Tooth (Minimal Wear), B/O: $746.28
ā Karambit Bright Water (Field-Tested), B/O: $688.15
āÆā Flip Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $547.93
ā Flip Knife Autotronic (Minimal Wear), B/O: $476.69
ā Flip Knife Case Hardened (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $278.18
ā Flip Knife Black Laminate (Well-Worn), B/O: $258.83
ā Flip Knife Urban Masked (Field-Tested), B/O: $181.64
āÆā Stiletto Knife Marble Fade (Factory New), B/O: $686.04
ā Stiletto Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $665.41
ā Stiletto Knife, B/O: $601.39
ā Stiletto Knife Crimson Web (Field-Tested), B/O: $418.25
ā Stiletto Knife Night Stripe (Field-Tested), B/O: $227.80
ā Stiletto Knife Boreal Forest (Field-Tested), B/O: $194.96
ā Stiletto Knife Safari Mesh (Field-Tested), B/O: $192.79
āÆā Nomad Knife Crimson Web (Field-Tested), B/O: $518.11
ā Nomad Knife Scorched (Field-Tested), B/O: $169.78
ā Nomad Knife Forest DDPAT (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $166.88
ā StatTrakā¢ Nomad Knife Blue Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $335.79
āÆā Skeleton Knife Stained (Well-Worn), B/O: $442.05
ā Skeleton Knife Urban Masked (Minimal Wear), B/O: $426.24
ā Skeleton Knife Boreal Forest (Field-Tested), B/O: $314.03
ā StatTrakā¢ Skeleton Knife Fade (Minimal Wear), B/O: $2361.28
ā StatTrakā¢ Skeleton Knife Urban Masked (Field-Tested), B/O: $376.53
āÆā Ursus Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $557.12
ā Ursus Knife, B/O: $471.42
ā Ursus Knife Blue Steel (Minimal Wear), B/O: $212.37
ā Ursus Knife Case Hardened (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $187.66
ā Ursus Knife Damascus Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $178.18
ā Ursus Knife Ultraviolet (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $155.13
ā Ursus Knife Boreal Forest (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $124.26
āÆā Huntsman Knife Black Laminate (Minimal Wear), B/O: $204.83
ā Huntsman Knife Black Laminate (Field-Tested), B/O: $184.50
ā StatTrakā¢ Huntsman Knife Lore (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $224.11
āÆā Bowie Knife Gamma Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $2142.02
ā Bowie Knife, B/O: $230.44
ā Bowie Knife Damascus Steel (Factory New), B/O: $209.20
ā Bowie Knife Ultraviolet (Minimal Wear), B/O: $180.51
ā Bowie Knife Ultraviolet (Field-Tested), B/O: $131.03
āÆā Falchion Knife Night (Field-Tested), B/O: $132.54
ā Falchion Knife Urban Masked (Well-Worn), B/O: $112.81
ā Falchion Knife Scorched (Field-Tested), B/O: $108.81
ā Falchion Knife Forest DDPAT (Field-Tested), B/O: $107.82
ā Falchion Knife Safari Mesh (Field-Tested), B/O: $107.46
ā StatTrakā¢ Falchion Knife Ultraviolet (Field-Tested), B/O: $143.08
āÆā Paracord Knife Crimson Web (Minimal Wear), B/O: $486.48
ā Paracord Knife Blue Steel (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $163.12
āÆā Survival Knife Blue Steel (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $138.26
ā Survival Knife Night Stripe (Field-Tested), B/O: $131.03
āÆā Gut Knife Sapphire (Minimal Wear), B/O: $1127.79
ā Gut Knife Gamma Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $286.17
ā Gut Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $246.55
ā Gut Knife Marble Fade (Factory New), B/O: $240.77
ā Gut Knife, B/O: $210.49
ā Gut Knife Lore (Field-Tested), B/O: $194.22
ā Gut Knife Case Hardened (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $151.51
ā Gut Knife Blue Steel (Minimal Wear), B/O: $124.94
ā Gut Knife Rust Coat (Well-Worn), B/O: $118.99
ā Gut Knife Boreal Forest (Minimal Wear), B/O: $109.80
ā StatTrakā¢ Gut Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $237.96
āÆā Shadow Daggers Gamma Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $264.92
ā Shadow Daggers Marble Fade (Factory New), B/O: $253.03
ā Shadow Daggers Tiger Tooth (Factory New), B/O: $237.22
ā Shadow Daggers Crimson Web (Field-Tested), B/O: $153.40
ā Shadow Daggers Autotronic (Minimal Wear), B/O: $144.42
ā Shadow Daggers Blue Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $105.20
ā StatTrakā¢ Shadow Daggers Damascus Steel (Minimal Wear), B/O: $150.46
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2024.05.14 09:03 UsualAcanthaceae8775 What if their was a Ben 10 5v5 hero shooter like marvel rivals (Redesigns)
Feel free to make art of these redesigns and give criticism of the designs
Redesigns: Heatblast Redesign: Sleeker with magma-like veins glowing beneath his rocky exterior. Equipment: Volcanic Gauntlets that enhance his fire abilities. Outfit: A flame-retardant suit with a core reactor symbol on the chest.
Diamondhead Redesign: Crystalline armor with reflective surfaces and sharper edges. Equipment: A crystal shield that can morph into different defensive shapes. Outfit: A suit with geometric patterns that shimmer with a diamond-like brilliance.
XLR8 Redesign: More aerodynamic with streamlined armor and a visor for high-speed travel. Equipment: Turbo boots that leave a trail of blue energy when he sprints. Outfit: A racing suit with a sleek helmet that has a retractable visor.
Fourarms Redesign: Bulkier with reinforced joints for extra strength. Equipment: Heavy-duty gauntlets that can smash through barriers. Outfit: A gladiator-inspired ensemble with a belt displaying his alien number.
Stinkfly Redesign: Brighter colors with translucent wings and bioluminescent spots. Equipment: A harness that helps distribute healing mist more effectively. Outfit: A lightweight suit that glows in the dark, highlighting his flight path.
Upgrade Redesign: Futuristic with a sleek metallic finish and circuit patterns. Equipment: A modular backpack that can transform into various tech gadgets. Outfit: A tech-suit that integrates with his body, allowing for seamless transformations.
Ghostfreak Redesign: More ethereal with a ghostly aura and chains that represent his phasing ability. Equipment: Ectoplasmic chains that can extend and bind enemies. Outfit: A tattered cloak that billows as if always caught in an otherworldly wind.
Snare-oh Redesign: Ancient Egyptian motifs with hieroglyphs etched into his bandages. Equipment: Ankh-shaped gauntlets that enhance his sand powers. Outfit: A pharaohās headdress that symbolizes his regal presence on the battlefield.
Frankenstrike Redesign: More industrial with visible bolts and conductive wiring. Equipment: A pair of Tesla coil shoulder pads that amplify his electric attacks. Outfit: A patchwork suit that resembles a mad scientistās lab coat.
Eye Guy Redesign: Eyes of varying sizes with adaptive irises for different vision modes. Equipment: A visor that coordinates his eye beams for precision strikes. Outfit: A suit with lens patterns that focus his ocular energy.
Swampfire Redesign: More plant-like with vibrant green foliage and fiery red flowers. Equipment: Compost Gauntlets that enhance his regenerative abilities. Outfit: A botanical suit with leaf patterns and a fiery emblem on the chest.
Echo-Echo Redesign: Sleek and white with sound wave patterns across his body. Equipment: Sonic Amplifiers that boost his sound-based attacks. Outfit: A suit with a sound equalizer display that reacts to his sonic screams.
Humongosaur Redesign: Dinosaur-like with armored plating and a more pronounced tail. Equipment: Meteor Hammer fists that increase his smashing power. Outfit: A prehistoric-themed armor set with bone and rock elements.
Jetray Redesign: More streamlined with sharper wings and a jet engine-like back. Equipment: Aero Fins that improve his maneuverability in the air. Outfit: A flight suit with a sleek helmet and goggles for high-altitude visibility.
Big Chill Redesign: Ghostly with icy blue tones and frost-covered wings. Equipment: Frostbite Claws that leave a chilling effect on enemies. Outfit: A cloak that shimmers like thin ice and leaves a trail of frost.
Brainstorm Redesign: Brain-like patterns with neural connectors and a brighter shell. Equipment: Cerebral Enhancer that increases his psychic abilities. Outfit: A lab coat with a brainwave pattern and a utility belt for gadgets.
Goop Redesign: More viscous with glowing internal organs visible within. Equipment: Polarity Boots that allow him to stick to surfaces and maintain shape. Outfit: A containment suit that helps him keep form and focus his attacks.
Spidermonkey Redesign: More arachnid with additional eyes and spikier fur. Equipment: Web Slingers that shoot stronger and stickier webs. Outfit: A stealth suit with a spider emblem and grip-enhancing gloves and boots.
Loadstar Redesign: Magnetic with a core that glows when using his powers. Equipment: Gravitational Greaves that enhance his magnetic field control. Outfit: An armored suit with polarized plates that attract and repel metal.
Rath Redesign: Fiercer with more pronounced claws and tiger-like stripes. Equipment: Rage Amplifiers that boost his strength when his health is low. Outfit: A luchador-inspired costume with a mask that embodies his wild spirit.
Water Hazard Redesign: More aquatic with a sleeker, streamlined body and gill-like structures. Equipment: Aqua Cannons that can shoot high-pressure water streams. Outfit: A wetsuit with hydrodynamic patterns and a water drop emblem.
Ampfibian Redesign: More translucent with visible bio-electric currents flowing through his body. Equipment: Electro-Flippers that increase swimming speed and maneuverability. Outfit: A suit with neon trims that pulse with his electric charge.
Armodrillo Redesign: Bulkier with reinforced armor plating and drill bits. Equipment: Seismic Boots that enhance ground-shaking abilities. Outfit: A minerās outfit with a helmet light and a rugged utility belt.
NRG Redesign: Glowing core with a more robust containment suit. Equipment: Reactor Gauntlets that can channel and shoot nuclear energy. Outfit: A radiation suit with a warning symbol and energy-absorbing layers.
Terraspin Redesign: Shell patterns resembling wind turbines and more pronounced fins. Equipment: Cyclone Discs that can be thrown to create gusts of wind. Outfit: An aviator jacket with a turtle shell pattern and wind direction arrows.
Clockwork Redesign: More gears and clockwork mechanisms visible with a timeless finish. Equipment: Chrono Keys that can unlock temporal abilities. Outfit: A steampunk-inspired suit with brass accents and a pocket watch.
Jury Rigg Redesign: More mechanical with tools integrated into his limbs. Equipment: Wrecking Ratchets that increase his dismantling speed. Outfit: A mechanicās jumpsuit with patches and a tool belt.
Chamalien Redesign: More chameleon-like with adaptive skin that changes patterns. Equipment: Camo Cloak that enhances his stealth capabilities. Outfit: A suit with a chameleon scale motif that shifts colors with his movements.
Feedback Redesign: More electrically charged with pulsating energy lines across his body. Equipment: Antenna Arrays that increase the range and power of his electrical attacks. Outfit: A suit with circuitry patterns that glow with stored energy.
Bloxx Redesign: Modular with interlocking blocks that can reconfigure on the fly. Equipment: Building Bracers that allow for quicker construction of barriers and structures. Outfit: A construction-themed outfit with a hard hat emblem and utility belt.
Ball Weevil Redesign: Brighter colors with a more pronounced spherical body for rolling. Equipment: Plasma Cores that create larger and more potent explosive orbs. Outfit: A sleek suit with orb patterns and a visor that helps target his plasma globes.
Pesky Dust Redesign: Fairy-like with more delicate wings and a dreamy aura. Equipment: Dreamcatcher Net that can capture and amplify his sleep-inducing dust. Outfit: A mystical robe with star and moon motifs that enhance his magical presence.
Atomix Redesign: Radiant with a mini-reactor core and energy veins visible on his body. Equipment: Fusion Gauntlets that stabilize and focus his nuclear energy. Outfit: A hazard suit with a reactor symbol and protective plating.
Gutrot Redesign: Chemical tanks visible on his body with tubes connecting to his gauntlets. Equipment: Diffuser Mask that spreads his gases over a wider area. Outfit: A biochemical suit with a respirator and hazard symbols.
Whampire Redesign: More vampiric with bat-like features and a darker color scheme. Equipment: Echo-Locator Goggles that help him navigate and hunt in the dark. Outfit: A gothic cloak with a high collar and a clasp shaped like a bat.
Shocksquash Redesign: Bulkier with coils and capacitors integrated into his limbs. Equipment: Shock Boots that generate electricity with each stomp. Outfit: An electrified suit with lightning bolt patterns and insulated gloves.
Wildmutt Redesign: Enhanced sensory nodes and a more streamlined body for agility. Equipment: Sonic Collar that amplifies his roars and tracking abilities. Outfit: A sleek suit with padded armor to protect while maintaining flexibility.
Grey Matter Redesign: More pronounced cranial features and brighter skin to highlight his intelligence. Equipment: Quantum Computer Backpack that assists with hacking and strategy. Outfit: A miniaturized lab coat with various gadget holsters.
Ripjaws Redesign: Sharper teeth and fins, with a bioluminescent glow for underwater combat. Equipment: Aqua Jetpack that allows for swift movements in and out of water. Outfit: A reinforced diving suit with pressure resistance for deep-sea excursions.
Cannonbolt Redesign: A more aerodynamic shell with reinforced plating for rolling attacks. Equipment: Momentum Wheels that increase speed and control during rolls. Outfit: A racing stripe motif with impact-absorbing materials.
Wildvine Redesign: Thicker vines and a broader range of plant-like features. Equipment: Photosynthesis Boosters that enhance healing and growth abilities. Outfit: A botanical armor set with leafy camouflage.
Spitter Redesign: More pronounced glands and a wider mouth for his spitting attacks. Equipment: Hydration Pack that keeps him primed for slime production. Outfit: A moisture-retaining suit that helps in slime regeneration.
Buzzshock Redesign: Brighter electrical arcs and a more compact body for zipping around. Equipment: Static Amplifiers that boost his electrical output. Outfit: A suit with conductive pathways that glow with stored electricity.
Blitzwolfer Redesign: More pronounced fangs and claws, with a darker, more intimidating appearance. Equipment: Lunar Lenses that enhance his night vision and howling range. Outfit: A tattered cape that billows as he moves, adding to his fearsome presence.
Upchuck Redesign: A wider mouth and a more robust digestive system visible on his belly. Equipment: Digestive Accelerators that allow for quicker consumption and energy conversion. Outfit: A suit with reinforced areas around the stomach to handle his expansive appetite.
Ditto Redesign: Brighter colors and more expressive faces to differentiate his clones. Equipment: Cloning Belt that enhances the stability and independence of each clone. Outfit: A uniform with a number system to keep track of his duplicates.
Waybig Redesign: Cosmic patterns on his skin and a more imposing stature. Equipment: Stellar Stabilizers that help him maintain balance and leverage his size. Outfit: A suit with celestial motifs that reflect his cosmic origins.
Arctiguana Redesign: Icier appearance with sharper spines and a more pronounced frill. Equipment: Cryo Converters that enhance his ice beamās freezing capabilities. Outfit: An insulated suit that protects him from overheating and helps focus his cold powers.
Chromastone Redesign: More prismatic with a crystalline structure that refracts light. Equipment: Prism Gauntlets that enhance his energy absorption and refraction abilities. Outfit: A suit with angular, reflective panels that mimic his crystalline form.
Alien X Redesign: Cosmic and ethereal with starry patterns that shift and change. Equipment: Celestial Scepter that focuses his reality-warping powers. Outfit: A robe that seems to contain a piece of the universe, complete with twinkling stars.
Nanomech Redesign: Sleeker with more advanced nanotechnology features. Equipment: Micro-Assembler that allows him to construct various devices on the fly. Outfit: A tech-enhanced suit that adjusts to his size changes.
Fasttrack Redesign: Streamlined with aerodynamic features for enhanced speed. Equipment: Velocity Vambraces that boost his speed and agility. Outfit: A racing suit with dynamic lines that glow when he accelerates.
Eatle Redesign: Bulkier with a reinforced exoskeleton and sharper mandibles. Equipment: Digestive Reinforcement Belt that aids in processing consumed materials. Outfit: A utility belt with compartments for storing consumed materials.
Gravattack Redesign: More planetary with a core that glows like a molten core. Equipment: Graviton Anchor that helps him control his gravitational fields. Outfit: A suit with orbiting bands that represent his control over gravity.
Crashhopper Redesign: More insectoid with enhanced leg hydraulics for powerful jumps. Equipment: Impact Dampeners that protect him during high-velocity landings. Outfit: A suit with spring-loaded accents that highlight his leaping abilities.
Walkatrout Redesign: More amphibious with sleek scales and a streamlined body. Equipment: Aqua-Dynamic Fins that improve his swimming and maneuverability. Outfit: A wetsuit with a slippery surface to aid in evasive maneuvers.
Molestache Redesign: More distinguished with a larger, more versatile mustache. Equipment: Mustache Combs that can be used as weapons or tools. Outfit: A Victorian-style suit with a bow tie and a monocle for a touch of class.
The Worst Redesign: Tougher looking with visible scars and a more rugged appearance. Equipment: Resilience Amplifiers that make him even harder to take down. Outfit: A battered suit that looks like itās been through many battles.
Kickin Hawk Redesign: Sharper talons and more pronounced feathers for a fiercer look. Equipment: Talon Enhancers that increase the power of his kicks. Outfit: A martial arts gi with feathered accents that flutter as he moves.
Toepick Redesign: Darker and more ominous with a face thatās hidden until revealed. Equipment: Fear Inducers that amplify the terror he instills in enemies. Outfit: A cloak that shrouds him in mystery, only opening to unleash his frightful visage.
Astrodactyl Redesign: More alien with wing membranes that glow with cosmic energy. Equipment: Jetpack Harness that enhances his flight and energy projection. Outfit: A suit with aerodynamic features and a helmet with a visor for space travel.
Bullfrag Redesign: More muscular with amphibious traits and a tougher skin texture. Equipment: Strength Enhancers that boost his physical prowess. Outfit: A tactical vest with various pouches for carrying mission essentials.
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Redesigns: Heatblast Redesign: Sleeker with magma-like veins glowing beneath his rocky exterior. Equipment: Volcanic Gauntlets that enhance his fire abilities. Outfit: A flame-retardant suit with a core reactor symbol on the chest.
Diamondhead Redesign: Crystalline armor with reflective surfaces and sharper edges. Equipment: A crystal shield that can morph into different defensive shapes. Outfit: A suit with geometric patterns that shimmer with a diamond-like brilliance.
XLR8 Redesign: More aerodynamic with streamlined armor and a visor for high-speed travel. Equipment: Turbo boots that leave a trail of blue energy when he sprints. Outfit: A racing suit with a sleek helmet that has a retractable visor.
Fourarms Redesign: Bulkier with reinforced joints for extra strength. Equipment: Heavy-duty gauntlets that can smash through barriers. Outfit: A gladiator-inspired ensemble with a belt displaying his alien number.
Stinkfly Redesign: Brighter colors with translucent wings and bioluminescent spots. Equipment: A harness that helps distribute healing mist more effectively. Outfit: A lightweight suit that glows in the dark, highlighting his flight path.
Upgrade Redesign: Futuristic with a sleek metallic finish and circuit patterns. Equipment: A modular backpack that can transform into various tech gadgets. Outfit: A tech-suit that integrates with his body, allowing for seamless transformations.
Ghostfreak Redesign: More ethereal with a ghostly aura and chains that represent his phasing ability. Equipment: Ectoplasmic chains that can extend and bind enemies. Outfit: A tattered cloak that billows as if always caught in an otherworldly wind.
Snare-oh Redesign: Ancient Egyptian motifs with hieroglyphs etched into his bandages. Equipment: Ankh-shaped gauntlets that enhance his sand powers. Outfit: A pharaohās headdress that symbolizes his regal presence on the battlefield.
Frankenstrike Redesign: More industrial with visible bolts and conductive wiring. Equipment: A pair of Tesla coil shoulder pads that amplify his electric attacks. Outfit: A patchwork suit that resembles a mad scientistās lab coat.
Eye Guy Redesign: Eyes of varying sizes with adaptive irises for different vision modes. Equipment: A visor that coordinates his eye beams for precision strikes. Outfit: A suit with lens patterns that focus his ocular energy.
Swampfire Redesign: More plant-like with vibrant green foliage and fiery red flowers. Equipment: Compost Gauntlets that enhance his regenerative abilities. Outfit: A botanical suit with leaf patterns and a fiery emblem on the chest.
Echo-Echo Redesign: Sleek and white with sound wave patterns across his body. Equipment: Sonic Amplifiers that boost his sound-based attacks. Outfit: A suit with a sound equalizer display that reacts to his sonic screams.
Humongosaur Redesign: Dinosaur-like with armored plating and a more pronounced tail. Equipment: Meteor Hammer fists that increase his smashing power. Outfit: A prehistoric-themed armor set with bone and rock elements.
Jetray Redesign: More streamlined with sharper wings and a jet engine-like back. Equipment: Aero Fins that improve his maneuverability in the air. Outfit: A flight suit with a sleek helmet and goggles for high-altitude visibility.
Big Chill Redesign: Ghostly with icy blue tones and frost-covered wings. Equipment: Frostbite Claws that leave a chilling effect on enemies. Outfit: A cloak that shimmers like thin ice and leaves a trail of frost.
Brainstorm Redesign: Brain-like patterns with neural connectors and a brighter shell. Equipment: Cerebral Enhancer that increases his psychic abilities. Outfit: A lab coat with a brainwave pattern and a utility belt for gadgets.
Goop Redesign: More viscous with glowing internal organs visible within. Equipment: Polarity Boots that allow him to stick to surfaces and maintain shape. Outfit: A containment suit that helps him keep form and focus his attacks.
Spidermonkey Redesign: More arachnid with additional eyes and spikier fur. Equipment: Web Slingers that shoot stronger and stickier webs. Outfit: A stealth suit with a spider emblem and grip-enhancing gloves and boots.
Loadstar Redesign: Magnetic with a core that glows when using his powers. Equipment: Gravitational Greaves that enhance his magnetic field control. Outfit: An armored suit with polarized plates that attract and repel metal.
Rath Redesign: Fiercer with more pronounced claws and tiger-like stripes. Equipment: Rage Amplifiers that boost his strength when his health is low. Outfit: A luchador-inspired costume with a mask that embodies his wild spirit.
Water Hazard Redesign: More aquatic with a sleeker, streamlined body and gill-like structures. Equipment: Aqua Cannons that can shoot high-pressure water streams. Outfit: A wetsuit with hydrodynamic patterns and a water drop emblem.
Ampfibian Redesign: More translucent with visible bio-electric currents flowing through his body. Equipment: Electro-Flippers that increase swimming speed and maneuverability. Outfit: A suit with neon trims that pulse with his electric charge.
Armodrillo Redesign: Bulkier with reinforced armor plating and drill bits. Equipment: Seismic Boots that enhance ground-shaking abilities. Outfit: A minerās outfit with a helmet light and a rugged utility belt.
NRG Redesign: Glowing core with a more robust containment suit. Equipment: Reactor Gauntlets that can channel and shoot nuclear energy. Outfit: A radiation suit with a warning symbol and energy-absorbing layers.
Terraspin Redesign: Shell patterns resembling wind turbines and more pronounced fins. Equipment: Cyclone Discs that can be thrown to create gusts of wind. Outfit: An aviator jacket with a turtle shell pattern and wind direction arrows.
Clockwork Redesign: More gears and clockwork mechanisms visible with a timeless finish. Equipment: Chrono Keys that can unlock temporal abilities. Outfit: A steampunk-inspired suit with brass accents and a pocket watch.
Jury Rigg Redesign: More mechanical with tools integrated into his limbs. Equipment: Wrecking Ratchets that increase his dismantling speed. Outfit: A mechanicās jumpsuit with patches and a tool belt.
Chamalien Redesign: More chameleon-like with adaptive skin that changes patterns. Equipment: Camo Cloak that enhances his stealth capabilities. Outfit: A suit with a chameleon scale motif that shifts colors with his movements.
Feedback Redesign: More electrically charged with pulsating energy lines across his body. Equipment: Antenna Arrays that increase the range and power of his electrical attacks. Outfit: A suit with circuitry patterns that glow with stored energy.
Bloxx Redesign: Modular with interlocking blocks that can reconfigure on the fly. Equipment: Building Bracers that allow for quicker construction of barriers and structures. Outfit: A construction-themed outfit with a hard hat emblem and utility belt.
Ball Weevil Redesign: Brighter colors with a more pronounced spherical body for rolling. Equipment: Plasma Cores that create larger and more potent explosive orbs. Outfit: A sleek suit with orb patterns and a visor that helps target his plasma globes.
Pesky Dust Redesign: Fairy-like with more delicate wings and a dreamy aura. Equipment: Dreamcatcher Net that can capture and amplify his sleep-inducing dust. Outfit: A mystical robe with star and moon motifs that enhance his magical presence.
Atomix Redesign: Radiant with a mini-reactor core and energy veins visible on his body. Equipment: Fusion Gauntlets that stabilize and focus his nuclear energy. Outfit: A hazard suit with a reactor symbol and protective plating.
Gutrot Redesign: Chemical tanks visible on his body with tubes connecting to his gauntlets. Equipment: Diffuser Mask that spreads his gases over a wider area. Outfit: A biochemical suit with a respirator and hazard symbols.
Whampire Redesign: More vampiric with bat-like features and a darker color scheme. Equipment: Echo-Locator Goggles that help him navigate and hunt in the dark. Outfit: A gothic cloak with a high collar and a clasp shaped like a bat.
Shocksquash Redesign: Bulkier with coils and capacitors integrated into his limbs. Equipment: Shock Boots that generate electricity with each stomp. Outfit: An electrified suit with lightning bolt patterns and insulated gloves.
Wildmutt Redesign: Enhanced sensory nodes and a more streamlined body for agility. Equipment: Sonic Collar that amplifies his roars and tracking abilities. Outfit: A sleek suit with padded armor to protect while maintaining flexibility.
Grey Matter Redesign: More pronounced cranial features and brighter skin to highlight his intelligence. Equipment: Quantum Computer Backpack that assists with hacking and strategy. Outfit: A miniaturized lab coat with various gadget holsters.
Ripjaws Redesign: Sharper teeth and fins, with a bioluminescent glow for underwater combat. Equipment: Aqua Jetpack that allows for swift movements in and out of water. Outfit: A reinforced diving suit with pressure resistance for deep-sea excursions.
Cannonbolt Redesign: A more aerodynamic shell with reinforced plating for rolling attacks. Equipment: Momentum Wheels that increase speed and control during rolls. Outfit: A racing stripe motif with impact-absorbing materials.
Wildvine Redesign: Thicker vines and a broader range of plant-like features. Equipment: Photosynthesis Boosters that enhance healing and growth abilities. Outfit: A botanical armor set with leafy camouflage.
Spitter Redesign: More pronounced glands and a wider mouth for his spitting attacks. Equipment: Hydration Pack that keeps him primed for slime production. Outfit: A moisture-retaining suit that helps in slime regeneration.
Buzzshock Redesign: Brighter electrical arcs and a more compact body for zipping around. Equipment: Static Amplifiers that boost his electrical output. Outfit: A suit with conductive pathways that glow with stored electricity.
Blitzwolfer Redesign: More pronounced fangs and claws, with a darker, more intimidating appearance. Equipment: Lunar Lenses that enhance his night vision and howling range. Outfit: A tattered cape that billows as he moves, adding to his fearsome presence.
Upchuck Redesign: A wider mouth and a more robust digestive system visible on his belly. Equipment: Digestive Accelerators that allow for quicker consumption and energy conversion. Outfit: A suit with reinforced areas around the stomach to handle his expansive appetite.
Ditto Redesign: Brighter colors and more expressive faces to differentiate his clones. Equipment: Cloning Belt that enhances the stability and independence of each clone. Outfit: A uniform with a number system to keep track of his duplicates.
Waybig Redesign: Cosmic patterns on his skin and a more imposing stature. Equipment: Stellar Stabilizers that help him maintain balance and leverage his size. Outfit: A suit with celestial motifs that reflect his cosmic origins.
Arctiguana Redesign: Icier appearance with sharper spines and a more pronounced frill. Equipment: Cryo Converters that enhance his ice beamās freezing capabilities. Outfit: An insulated suit that protects him from overheating and helps focus his cold powers.
Chromastone Redesign: More prismatic with a crystalline structure that refracts light. Equipment: Prism Gauntlets that enhance his energy absorption and refraction abilities. Outfit: A suit with angular, reflective panels that mimic his crystalline form.
Alien X Redesign: Cosmic and ethereal with starry patterns that shift and change. Equipment: Celestial Scepter that focuses his reality-warping powers. Outfit: A robe that seems to contain a piece of the universe, complete with twinkling stars.
Nanomech Redesign: Sleeker with more advanced nanotechnology features. Equipment: Micro-Assembler that allows him to construct various devices on the fly. Outfit: A tech-enhanced suit that adjusts to his size changes.
Fasttrack Redesign: Streamlined with aerodynamic features for enhanced speed. Equipment: Velocity Vambraces that boost his speed and agility. Outfit: A racing suit with dynamic lines that glow when he accelerates.
Eatle Redesign: Bulkier with a reinforced exoskeleton and sharper mandibles. Equipment: Digestive Reinforcement Belt that aids in processing consumed materials. Outfit: A utility belt with compartments for storing consumed materials.
Gravattack Redesign: More planetary with a core that glows like a molten core. Equipment: Graviton Anchor that helps him control his gravitational fields. Outfit: A suit with orbiting bands that represent his control over gravity.
Crashhopper Redesign: More insectoid with enhanced leg hydraulics for powerful jumps. Equipment: Impact Dampeners that protect him during high-velocity landings. Outfit: A suit with spring-loaded accents that highlight his leaping abilities.
Walkatrout Redesign: More amphibious with sleek scales and a streamlined body. Equipment: Aqua-Dynamic Fins that improve his swimming and maneuverability. Outfit: A wetsuit with a slippery surface to aid in evasive maneuvers.
Molestache Redesign: More distinguished with a larger, more versatile mustache. Equipment: Mustache Combs that can be used as weapons or tools. Outfit: A Victorian-style suit with a bow tie and a monocle for a touch of class.
The Worst Redesign: Tougher looking with visible scars and a more rugged appearance. Equipment: Resilience Amplifiers that make him even harder to take down. Outfit: A battered suit that looks like itās been through many battles.
Kickin Hawk Redesign: Sharper talons and more pronounced feathers for a fiercer look. Equipment: Talon Enhancers that increase the power of his kicks. Outfit: A martial arts gi with feathered accents that flutter as he moves.
Toepick Redesign: Darker and more ominous with a face thatās hidden until revealed. Equipment: Fear Inducers that amplify the terror he instills in enemies. Outfit: A cloak that shrouds him in mystery, only opening to unleash his frightful visage.
Astrodactyl Redesign: More alien with wing membranes that glow with cosmic energy. Equipment: Jetpack Harness that enhances his flight and energy projection. Outfit: A suit with aerodynamic features and a helmet with a visor for space travel.
Bullfrag Redesign: More muscular with amphibious traits and a tougher skin texture. Equipment: Strength Enhancers that boost his physical prowess. Outfit: A tactical vest with various pouches for carrying mission essentials.
2024.05.14 04:25 vucanes [US-CA] [H] Brand New Keycult No. 2 2/65 Raw/Unfinished [W] Paypal.
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Brand new Keycult No. 2/65 Raw/Unfinished. Only open for inspection and taking pictures (time stamp link). Come with raw aluminum plate, Wilba Tech solder pcb, gaskets, feet, screws, and alignment pins. Price is $1350 shipped CONUS via Paypal invoice. Local to Southern California for in person cash deal. Not interested in any trade. Thanks.
Keycult description:
At your suggestion, we are trying a small run of raw kits for those of you who are looking to send parts to custom finishers, or like the look of raw aluminum.
This run will be of 25 kits. A DIY kit for hardcore DIY'ers. Raw aluminum kit ready to be used as-is or custom-finished at a later time.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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Brand new Keycult No. 2/65 Raw/Unfinished. Only open for inspection and taking pictures (time stamp link). Come with raw aluminum plate, Wilba Tech solder pcb, gaskets, feet, screws, and alignment pins. Price is $1350 shipped CONUS via Paypal invoice. Local to Southern California for in person cash deal. Not interested in any trade. Thanks.
Keycult description:
At your suggestion, we are trying a small run of raw kits for those of you who are looking to send parts to custom finishers, or like the look of raw aluminum.
This run will be of 25 kits. A DIY kit for hardcore DIY'ers. Raw aluminum kit ready to be used as-is or custom-finished at a later time.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- This kit is machined for cerakote or anodizing tolerances. Thicker coatings will be hard to assemble or not fit.
- This is raw aluminum. While it will hold up well to normal use, it is softer and more prone to scratches than finished aluminum.
- These kits will not come with a serial number, and "Raw" will be indicated on both the box tag and the QC card
- Lead time is 3-4 weeks.
- FAQ for raw kits
- 65% form-factor
- 8.5Ā° typing angle
- 6061 aluminum
- Top piece tumbled for a stone washed look
- Middle piece will be hand scotchbrite brushed
- Bottom piece will be an unfinished waves pattern
- Plate will be raw aluminum.
- Isolated gasket sandwich mount
- Leaf-spring plate for added flex
- Custom-molded silicone feet
- PTFE Alignment pins
- VIA-compatible PCB and USB-C daughterboard designed by Wilba
- Kit includes chassis, plate, solder PCB, vibration-damping gaskets, bumpon feet, case screws, and drivers
2024.05.14 03:45 Ianislevi Crimson Heart is strictly harder than Verdant Leaf and here's why
Today we are comparing two of the final boss blinds, [[Crimson Heart]] and [[Verdant Leaf]] and how Crimson Heart is always going to be more difficult to beat.
Crimson Heart disables a random joker each hand
Verdant Leaf disables all playing cards until a joker is sold
First let's analyze the play patterns available against Verdant Leaf. Obviously one option is to sell off your worst joker, which has an impact on your score equivalent to Crimson Heart picking the ideal option with each hand. Already this should be raising some eyebrows -- the worst case for Verdant is equivalent to the best case for Crimson.
But the imbalance grows, because there is another option against Verdant Leaf -- you can simply ignore the card debuffs if your jokers are sufficiently strong and not based on when-scored triggers.
So then, what are your options against Crimson? There is only one: hope for the best. Even with 3 scoring jokers and 3 utility jokers (a very generous scenario, I think), your run is determined by coin flips. With 4 hands there is a 1/16 chance that you lose each flip, which can easily end your run in a way that Verdant never can. And heaven forbid that you need two hands to win, because now you need to win 2 out of those 4 flips -- a 50% chance of failure. Meanwhile against Verdant you would have simply sold off your worst joker and cruised by.
The only edge that Verdant Leaf has is in the scenario where you MUST sell off your worst joker to rebuff your cards, AND that joker is not easily replaced while being critical to your run, AND you care more about Endless mode than beating ante 8. In this case you lose some long term potential from losing your worst joker, where Crimson would only have reduced your score against in that one blind.
When compared this way, a conclusion emerges. Crimson Heart is considerably harder to beat in the majority of cases, and the downside of Verdant Leaf only matters to players chasing Endless antes in trigger-based builds. Additionally, Crimson being as dependent on RNG as it is means that there are limited ways to play around it.
In order to bring Crimson in line it would either need a rework to be a certain degree of predictable or have an alternative way of dealing with it, similar to just playing your debuffed cards against Verdant. Otherwise, it will remain the most frustrating and least fun ante 8 boss.
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Crimson Heart disables a random joker each hand
Verdant Leaf disables all playing cards until a joker is sold
First let's analyze the play patterns available against Verdant Leaf. Obviously one option is to sell off your worst joker, which has an impact on your score equivalent to Crimson Heart picking the ideal option with each hand. Already this should be raising some eyebrows -- the worst case for Verdant is equivalent to the best case for Crimson.
But the imbalance grows, because there is another option against Verdant Leaf -- you can simply ignore the card debuffs if your jokers are sufficiently strong and not based on when-scored triggers.
So then, what are your options against Crimson? There is only one: hope for the best. Even with 3 scoring jokers and 3 utility jokers (a very generous scenario, I think), your run is determined by coin flips. With 4 hands there is a 1/16 chance that you lose each flip, which can easily end your run in a way that Verdant never can. And heaven forbid that you need two hands to win, because now you need to win 2 out of those 4 flips -- a 50% chance of failure. Meanwhile against Verdant you would have simply sold off your worst joker and cruised by.
The only edge that Verdant Leaf has is in the scenario where you MUST sell off your worst joker to rebuff your cards, AND that joker is not easily replaced while being critical to your run, AND you care more about Endless mode than beating ante 8. In this case you lose some long term potential from losing your worst joker, where Crimson would only have reduced your score against in that one blind.
When compared this way, a conclusion emerges. Crimson Heart is considerably harder to beat in the majority of cases, and the downside of Verdant Leaf only matters to players chasing Endless antes in trigger-based builds. Additionally, Crimson being as dependent on RNG as it is means that there are limited ways to play around it.
In order to bring Crimson in line it would either need a rework to be a certain degree of predictable or have an alternative way of dealing with it, similar to just playing your debuffed cards against Verdant. Otherwise, it will remain the most frustrating and least fun ante 8 boss.
2024.05.14 02:18 Fantastic-Bite7860 What Is Going on Here?
 | I have had this phal violacea "double" about a year. First noticed bottom leaf yellowing. Now I see a pattern. Had it for about a year and a half. Now other side, bottom leaf is yellowing. What am I up against here? I treated with a physan soak. Do I need to spray leaves or chuck. How contagious is this? submitted by Fantastic-Bite7860 to orchids [link] [comments] |
2024.05.14 01:35 TheLastRiter I never should have gone to this farmhouse alone. [Part 1]
My hands are shaking as I write this, I have to document my story incase something happens to me in the next few days. I'm not sure where to begin but I suppose here is better than anywhere.
I've always had this weird feeling, this sensation inside of me that I was older than I actually was. By the time I was twelve, my soul felt as though it was forty. By the time I reached twenty, I felt like an old woman. I would watch people around my age acting foolish, and I always thought, "What a bunch of children." So it was no surprise to anyone that when I turned twenty-one, I left my hometown and college and decided to spend the summer alone by renting an old farmhouse in an insignificant town on the edge of an even more insignificant border.
When I told my mother, she had a veritable fit, unable to find the words. She spluttered and raged around me for days before I finally left early one morning to avoid her guilt and frustration with my choices. I was not sure why I craved solitude at such a young age, why I found solace in being alone and removed from society.
In high school, I had changed unexpectedly, cutting my long blonde hair short and dying it black, getting piercings that my mother loathed and claimed no young lady should have. You see, my mother was raised proper, as she called it. Good family, good husband, and finally a good life. She despised her perfect life being squashed by my alternative looks and feelings of the same world. She just didn't understand me or the world as it changed around her. I felt like I was just a trophy to her and my father, her perfect angel who had been tainted by my own demented thoughts.
I never told my parents where I was staying, one last rebellious mission before leaving for a few months, and it took me only a few hours to arrive at the farmhouse where I would be staying for the next few months. The land around the farm was dead or dying, old crops rose out of the dry dusty earth and had turned black and forgotten, as if this land was the example of dreams long forgotten and empty. A single dreary lane connected this desolate farmhouse to the rest of the world. On the outside, it was drab and looked as though it would fall apart. It had two stories but still seemed cramped and small, as if it were a single floor tied to the ground.
Across from the house, bordering the tall weeds that had reclaimed much of the farmland, stood a maudlin-looking faded red barn, one door propped open in a dejected manner revealing naught to me but shadows, dust, and a little mystery.
Next to the barn, staked into the ground on an old-looking cross, was a ragged scarecrow. It had drab brown clothing, but its face was oddly realistic, like it was watching me with a disapproving manner. Straw poked through its joints at odd angles like they were trying to break free from their confines. The scarecrow obviously didn't do its job as it was covered in no less than three crows.
I parked my car next to the barn and stepped out into the dusty yard before the farmhouse that I would make my home for the next few months. I checked under the front mat for the key and put it in the lock.
With a satisfying click, the door fell inward into the farmhouse. Surprisingly, the inside of the farmhouse was modern, clean, and looked quite inviting. I could smell the fresh paint on the walls, and everything was so white. The realtor had told me she would stop by tomorrow to collect the rent, and she had tried to chat my ear off on the phone about all the renovations she and her son were doing on the place.
I sighed with contentment and tossed my bags beside the door. I dug around in my bag and removed my camera, my father's old film shooter as he called it. I had taken up the hobby years ago for what I called capturing the oddity in the world.
I explored the small house a little more; the ground floor consisted of a single room and small bathroom with a shower. The bedroom was upstairs and was the only room, the stairs connected directly to the white and pink monstrosity that was the master bedroom. The pillows had laces on them and almost made me gag from the cuteness. There was even cute white lace curtains on the window with little flowers stitched onto them.
Out of the only window of the room, I could see the barn and the scarecrow. I aimed my camera at the pair and snapped a photo. From this angle, the scarecrow appeared to be staring straight at me. It stood next to the left side of the barn in a dejected manner like a chastised child.
A shudder involuntarily ran through me at the sight, but I moved on back downstairs. It was getting close to dinner time now, and I had brought some food with me.
After a few minutes, I had my dinner on the stove cooking and the crickets chirping outside the open window. As I sat down to eat next to the window, I felt at peace for one of the first times in years. The solitude of this old farm was exactly what I needed. The window supplied a nice breeze that wafted through the place, it smelled of grass and warm summer nights, made me feel at peace. The simple dish of spaghetti with tomato sauce and a glass of wine was all that I needed right here, right now in this moment.
That night I climbed into the frilly laced bed and sunk into the claustrophobic mattress. I felt like Goldilocks in the mama bear's bed as it was altogether too soft. From my perfumed bed, I had a good view out the window. I had left the porch light on, and it cast an eerie glow across the yard. The barn loomed ominously, stalwart against the light of the porch, like it was protecting the shadows from the battering ram of light. The somber scarecrow leaned against the left side of the barn.
With a small jump, I thought I saw its arm move slightly. I peered through my camera using the zoom to get a better view of the scarecrow. It was completely still in the night, and I laughed quietly to myself at my silliness. I had always enjoyed horror movies, but there was no chance I was living in one. I settled back into bed and put my camera down. Within a few minutes, I fell into sleep's warm embrace.
What felt like only a few minutes later, I sat up in bed. It was still dark out, I could hear crickets chirping through the open window, and I strained my ears for a moment.
I thought something had woken me up. I felt a cold shiver run down my spine as a cold breeze wafted in through the window. I pulled the frilly blanket up around myself when I heard it. A thud sounded below me, shaking the whole world into silence. The crickets stopped chirping, and my heart felt like it had stopped beating. Someone was in the house. I hadn't locked the door or closed the kitchen window, and now someone was downstairs. A second thud sounded like a boot on the staircase. Then another and another as something was slowly moving up the stairs towards the room.
I don't know why I did it, but something came over me. I wasn't big or especially brave, but my normal cowardice in social situations changed instantly. With a dash, I tore across the room, flicking on the lights, ready to face my attacker, to defend myself against male or female. I would fight, and I would win.
But as the lights turned on, ready to strike with my foot, nothing was there. The staircase was empty, and upon further inspection, the entire house was empty. The kitchen window was open, and I shut and locked it securely before checking the door. Nothing. I sat down on the couch, my heart pounding out of my chest, as I tried to make sense of what had just happened.
"I must have still been half-asleep," I said aloud to the room in a thinly veiled attempt to calm my nerves. It failed horribly, but I went with it. What else could you do in a situation like that?
After locking up the house, I went back up to that frilly four-poster bed in the bedroom and stared out the window. Nothing was in the yard except my car, the barn, and the same old sad-looking scarecrow staring across the yard.
Day 2
The next morning, I woke up to the soft light filtering through the lace curtains. Despite the strange events of the previous night, I felt strangely refreshed, as if the morning sun had chased away the shadows that lingered in my mind.
I descended the stairs, the wooden steps creaking softly under my weight, and headed to the kitchen. As I brewed a pot of coffee, my mind wandered back to the events of last night. Was it just a figment of my imagination, or was there really someone in the house?
Shaking off the unease, I decided to explore the farmhouse in the daylight. I wandered through the room, admiring the modern renovations that clashed with the rustic exterior. The farmhouse had a charm to it, despite its eerie surroundings.
As I made my way outside, the cool morning air greeted me, and I took a deep breath, letting the serenity of the countryside wash over me. The barn stood tall against the backdrop of the morning sky, and the scarecrow seemed to watch me as I crossed the yard.
I approached the barn, curiosity getting the better of me. Pushing open the creaky door, I stepped inside, the musty scent of hay filling my nostrils. The interior was dimly lit, the sunlight filtering through the cracks in the wooden walls.
I explored every nook and cranny of the barn, but found nothing out of the ordinary. As I turned to leave, something caught my eye. In the corner of the barn, hidden beneath a pile of old blankets, was a small wooden chest.
My heart racing with anticipation, I lifted the lid of the trunk and peered inside. What I found took my breath away. It was a collection of old photographs, yellowed with age, depicting scenes from a bygone era. They were of a man with his family, two young kids, and a beautiful young wife. The man had yellow blonde hair, almost like straw in texture, but he smiled so happily with his family.
I sifted through the photographs, my fingers trembling with excitement. Who had left these behind, and why? Each photograph seemed to tell a story, a glimpse into the past of this forgotten farmhouse.
As I sat there, lost in thought, a sudden noise jolted me back to reality. It was the sound of footsteps coming from outside the barn.
"Hello?" The dreamy voice of a woman called to me from the entrance to the barn.
I slammed the lid of the trunk shut, closing the memories up in a flurry as I spun around to be greeted by a quite pretty woman with blonde hair and a pink suit skirt combo. She had bright pink lipstick, that seemed to be a permanent fixture on her face, and quite shiny and sparkly blue eye shadow on her lids. I myself only wore black eyeliner. This woman was like Barbie in her proportions, thin waist, long hair, and large tracts of land, as my father would have said.
"Oh, hello," I said simply, always awkward in normal social situations.
If she noticed anything odd about me, she breezed over it in an easy manner. Taking me by the shoulders, she led me out of the dusty barn and into the yard.
"You must be Polly. We have been waiting a while for you to come. I simply must know what you think of the renovations to the house. Arenāt they just to die for?" The lady said all in one breath, as if she didnāt need air to speak.
"Yes, they are quite nice..." I started before she cut me off, not in a rude manner but instead in one that she would have continued on even if I had just told her I was not Polly and instead I was a mass murderer looking for my next victim.
"You see, me and my son Eliāyes, Eli, you stop lurking in the shadows over there," she said, continuing on as I noticed a younger man leaning up against the barn. He wore simple clothes of jeans and a white t-shirt but had a handsome face. His hair was brown and hung slightly over his eyes.
"I hope you donāt mind if my son here continues working on some renovations while you stay here? Strictly on the outside of the house, mind you. A fresh coat of white paint would make this little beauty shine. We would have finished by now if not for the accidents," she continued, completely unabashed by my silence.
"Sorry. But you are the realtor?" I said, trying to regain my feet under me.
"Oh my god, I am so sorry, dear!" she said with an affable cackle.
"Yes, yes, I am Barbara, but all my friends call me Barb. That over there is Eli. Eli, come say hi," Barb said while her painted talons rested firmly on my shoulder.
Eli stomped over, keeping his eyes low, in a sort of moody way that actually intrigued me, sort of.
When he glanced up at me, I noticed he drank in me from head to toe, and for the first time, I realized what I was wearing. An old rock t-shirt of one of my favorite bands and, of all things, my black pajama bottoms with cartoon bats on them that said "happy halloween."
I felt my face blush crimson as he made eye contact with me. He had very mysterious eyes of blue that seemed to cut right through my soul.
"Nice shirt," he said while gesturing to me. His voice was quiet and uncertain, as if he didnāt get much practice with the art. Knowing his mother, it seemed highly accurate.
"Thanks. Do you like them?" I asked.
"Oh, he likes all sorts of things, donāt you, Eli? Honestly, you two can gab on forever. But miss, I believe we have a small matter of payment," Barb said, drawing the conversation back to herself.
"Of course. Let me go get it," I said as I went back into the house and retrieved the envelope with the rent money in it.
Barb grabbed the envelope in her bright pink talons and snapped a piece of bubblegum between her teeth. With quick fingers, she leafed through the cash, counting it. As she counted, her normal bubbly personality seemed to disappear, giving way to what I gleaned was her true thoughts and feelings before the facade slipped on once again.
"Mmkay, perfect honey, this is the right amount. Now you have my number, so you call if you need anything. Like I said earlier, Eli will stop by from time to time to work on painting the house. I promise you he wonāt be an imposition, just pay him no mind," Barb said in a sweet voice as she popped her gum in between each word.
"Eli, come on, please, I have an appointment in town," Barb said to her son, and they both climbed into a garish pink convertible with jewels hanging from the mirror wrapped in a gold chain.
Barb waved one last time as she sped off out of the driveway, covering me in dust as she spun the wheel around.
With their departure, I went inside and retrieved my camera. I spent a few minutes shooting a few pictures I thought were worthy. I re-entered the barn and pulled the old trunk out into the sunshine. Inside was only a handful of photos, some old clothes, and what looked like some old heirlooms. A beautifully old candlestick and a few leather-bound books lay at the bottom, covered by an old tablecloth. The tablecloth was a nice white with intricate swirling patterns inlaid around the edges.
Why would these things be packed away in here? They were so beautiful. I decided to bring the stuff inside for further inspection. As I lifted the trunk, out of the corner of my eye, I thought I saw something move in the tall grass at the edge of the property. I stared for a minute, but nothing moved again. I must be getting jumpy being alone like this. After last night and then this, I was just imagining things.
I brought the items inside and spread them out. I put the tablecloth on the table, and it hung low to the ground. I placed the candlestick by the window and took out the photos again, spreading them out.
The photos told me a story of a loving family that obviously lived in the farmhouse before me. They had a photo next to the barn, with a brand new looking scarecrow in the back. The man even had his arm around it; it looked so much cleaner and proper in this photo. I stared outside at the sad-looking scarecrow.
I took my camera and the photo and went outside to stand next to the scarecrow. His post hung kind of crooked in the earth like it was weighed down by the scarecrow.
I snapped a photo of the scarecrow as it was, then examined the original photo. I began resettling the post in the ground, but it kept sagging. I decided to pull him out of the ground and move him while I added more dirt to his hole. With some effort, I reseated him into his original hole. He already looked better, but I straightened his clothes and pulled out the last bits of straw that stuck out of his clothes. When I was finished, I looked back at him and took a photo, smiling while I did so at my work.
I then spent some time sweeping the front porch and banging the dust out of the cushions before I curled up on a wicker chair with plump cushions for a few hours reading a book I had brought with me.
I felt quite content at this place. The sounds of the crickets began again, putting me at ease as the sun began to descend. I had spent the entire day just relaxing, and it was perfect. I sat sprawled out in the chair, too lazy to go and make dinner or even move. My bladder was full, but I waited until the last moment before dashing inside and relieving myself.
That's when I noticed it, out in the yard. It seemed as if the scarecrow had moved closer. Once shrouded by the barn slightly, it now had moved a few steps into the light from the porch. My heart dropped at the sight. Not again, I must be asleep on the porch in the chair. I pinched myself, trying to wake up, but all I received was a sore arm.
I closed my eyes, then rubbed them, hoping to dispel whatever plagued my mind, but when I opened my eyes, I noticed the scarecrow was even closer. Halfway across the yard now, it sat menacingly, hanging crooked in the dirt. The scarecrow seemed to be staring at me with an intense gaze. The slits in its face were open now, and in the porch light, I swear I could see human eyes underneath the mask.
I moved towards the front door, locking it in a swift motion. I was shaking now, and it took me a minute to relax. I never took my eyes off the scarecrow for fear of it moving again.
My cellphone was upstairs, so I couldn't flee without the scarecrow moving again. I breathed out slightly and unlocked the door, letting it swing in with a creak. The night outside was silent, as if everything was holding its breath. The usual crickets that plagued me with their song day and night had fallen quiet. I stepped out onto the porch; I needed to go confront this demonic entity. Something about this still made me think this was a prank.
"Eli, is that you?" I called out to the scarecrow.
No response, of course. I steeled myself and put one foot off the porch, never taking my eyes off the scarecrow before me. Something seemed to be dripping from its head as I approached, a dark slime that seemed to be melting from its joints as it stood there silently, except for the constant drip of the liquid on the dry dirt before me.
I walked around the scarecrow, determined to figure out what was going on. As I circled it, my vision darkened for a moment as I faced towards the light of the house. I jumped as the scarecrow's head turned to face me as I looked away. The black liquid drained faster from the being, forming a shallow pool at its feet.
I'm not proud of what I did next, but I fled, taking my eyes off the scarecrow. I made a mad dash for the farmhouse. Behind me, I could hear the pounding of feet. I screamed as loud as my lungs would let me. My voice rang through the silence as I grabbed the door handle and wrenched open the door as I felt a strong grip fall on my shoulder.
I turned to defend myself, but nothing was there. The scarecrow was gone, the wooden cross had vanished, as had the pool of dark liquid in the dirt. The world sprung back to life; the crickets began chirping loudly, and my heart restarted. I slammed the door, and the air from my force scattered the photographs on the table. I ran upstairs, leaving the lights on in the house, and dove onto the bed, wrapping myself in the frilly blanket like a set of frilly armor.
I snatched my camera from the bedside table and held it close, determined to document the rest of the night. I held it in shaking hands as the noise downstairs beganāthe sound of boots crossing the floor to the stairs and the careful but heavy steps of ascension as they climbed closer and closer to me.
This time, I didn't lunge forward as the light was already on. I glanced out the window, but the scarecrow was still gone. I focused my camera on the stairs and waited as the steps came closer and closer. A shape began to form as the head of whatever was coming up the stairs crested the floor. Then a plain brown mask with slits where the eyes would be. It froze for a moment, then slowly turned its head towards me. Inside the slits were human eyes that seemed to be leaking dark red blood.
In the light, I could see it now. I snapped a photo of the beast, the flash setting off a reaction in the beast. The scarecrow moved so fast up the stairs it was a blur. My scream echoed throughout the house as it lunged at me. Filthy hands pinned me down, and the deep crimson liquid began pouring out of every joint of the scarecrow. It began covering my face, my eyes, and getting into my open mouth. I spluttered and kicked at the beast, but my blows had no purchase, as if the scarecrow on top of me had no substance to itself.
I coughed and spluttered on the liquid as it began to fill my mouth faster and faster. I tried not to swallow any, but it tried to find purchase as I was held down.
"Polly?" A nervous voice called from below.
Suddenly, as if the angels had called, the pressure dissipated, and I crashed to the floor in a heap, trying to spit the blood out, but nothing cameāit was gone. Footsteps pounded up the stairs again, and I flew back in fear, closing my eyes.
"Oh my god. Polly, are you okay?" A voice said, and gentle hands grabbed my arm.
My eyes shot open at the human touch, and I grabbed Eli into a tight hug, where I promptly began sobbing in fear, my whole body shaking as Eli awkwardly hugged me.
"Don't worry, it's going to be okay," Eli said patiently to me as he hugged me back gently and began stroking my back.
I shivered in a choking sob and fell into his arms, desperately wanting to believe him, and for some reason, I did.
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I've always had this weird feeling, this sensation inside of me that I was older than I actually was. By the time I was twelve, my soul felt as though it was forty. By the time I reached twenty, I felt like an old woman. I would watch people around my age acting foolish, and I always thought, "What a bunch of children." So it was no surprise to anyone that when I turned twenty-one, I left my hometown and college and decided to spend the summer alone by renting an old farmhouse in an insignificant town on the edge of an even more insignificant border.
When I told my mother, she had a veritable fit, unable to find the words. She spluttered and raged around me for days before I finally left early one morning to avoid her guilt and frustration with my choices. I was not sure why I craved solitude at such a young age, why I found solace in being alone and removed from society.
In high school, I had changed unexpectedly, cutting my long blonde hair short and dying it black, getting piercings that my mother loathed and claimed no young lady should have. You see, my mother was raised proper, as she called it. Good family, good husband, and finally a good life. She despised her perfect life being squashed by my alternative looks and feelings of the same world. She just didn't understand me or the world as it changed around her. I felt like I was just a trophy to her and my father, her perfect angel who had been tainted by my own demented thoughts.
I never told my parents where I was staying, one last rebellious mission before leaving for a few months, and it took me only a few hours to arrive at the farmhouse where I would be staying for the next few months. The land around the farm was dead or dying, old crops rose out of the dry dusty earth and had turned black and forgotten, as if this land was the example of dreams long forgotten and empty. A single dreary lane connected this desolate farmhouse to the rest of the world. On the outside, it was drab and looked as though it would fall apart. It had two stories but still seemed cramped and small, as if it were a single floor tied to the ground.
Across from the house, bordering the tall weeds that had reclaimed much of the farmland, stood a maudlin-looking faded red barn, one door propped open in a dejected manner revealing naught to me but shadows, dust, and a little mystery.
Next to the barn, staked into the ground on an old-looking cross, was a ragged scarecrow. It had drab brown clothing, but its face was oddly realistic, like it was watching me with a disapproving manner. Straw poked through its joints at odd angles like they were trying to break free from their confines. The scarecrow obviously didn't do its job as it was covered in no less than three crows.
I parked my car next to the barn and stepped out into the dusty yard before the farmhouse that I would make my home for the next few months. I checked under the front mat for the key and put it in the lock.
With a satisfying click, the door fell inward into the farmhouse. Surprisingly, the inside of the farmhouse was modern, clean, and looked quite inviting. I could smell the fresh paint on the walls, and everything was so white. The realtor had told me she would stop by tomorrow to collect the rent, and she had tried to chat my ear off on the phone about all the renovations she and her son were doing on the place.
I sighed with contentment and tossed my bags beside the door. I dug around in my bag and removed my camera, my father's old film shooter as he called it. I had taken up the hobby years ago for what I called capturing the oddity in the world.
I explored the small house a little more; the ground floor consisted of a single room and small bathroom with a shower. The bedroom was upstairs and was the only room, the stairs connected directly to the white and pink monstrosity that was the master bedroom. The pillows had laces on them and almost made me gag from the cuteness. There was even cute white lace curtains on the window with little flowers stitched onto them.
Out of the only window of the room, I could see the barn and the scarecrow. I aimed my camera at the pair and snapped a photo. From this angle, the scarecrow appeared to be staring straight at me. It stood next to the left side of the barn in a dejected manner like a chastised child.
A shudder involuntarily ran through me at the sight, but I moved on back downstairs. It was getting close to dinner time now, and I had brought some food with me.
After a few minutes, I had my dinner on the stove cooking and the crickets chirping outside the open window. As I sat down to eat next to the window, I felt at peace for one of the first times in years. The solitude of this old farm was exactly what I needed. The window supplied a nice breeze that wafted through the place, it smelled of grass and warm summer nights, made me feel at peace. The simple dish of spaghetti with tomato sauce and a glass of wine was all that I needed right here, right now in this moment.
That night I climbed into the frilly laced bed and sunk into the claustrophobic mattress. I felt like Goldilocks in the mama bear's bed as it was altogether too soft. From my perfumed bed, I had a good view out the window. I had left the porch light on, and it cast an eerie glow across the yard. The barn loomed ominously, stalwart against the light of the porch, like it was protecting the shadows from the battering ram of light. The somber scarecrow leaned against the left side of the barn.
With a small jump, I thought I saw its arm move slightly. I peered through my camera using the zoom to get a better view of the scarecrow. It was completely still in the night, and I laughed quietly to myself at my silliness. I had always enjoyed horror movies, but there was no chance I was living in one. I settled back into bed and put my camera down. Within a few minutes, I fell into sleep's warm embrace.
What felt like only a few minutes later, I sat up in bed. It was still dark out, I could hear crickets chirping through the open window, and I strained my ears for a moment.
I thought something had woken me up. I felt a cold shiver run down my spine as a cold breeze wafted in through the window. I pulled the frilly blanket up around myself when I heard it. A thud sounded below me, shaking the whole world into silence. The crickets stopped chirping, and my heart felt like it had stopped beating. Someone was in the house. I hadn't locked the door or closed the kitchen window, and now someone was downstairs. A second thud sounded like a boot on the staircase. Then another and another as something was slowly moving up the stairs towards the room.
I don't know why I did it, but something came over me. I wasn't big or especially brave, but my normal cowardice in social situations changed instantly. With a dash, I tore across the room, flicking on the lights, ready to face my attacker, to defend myself against male or female. I would fight, and I would win.
But as the lights turned on, ready to strike with my foot, nothing was there. The staircase was empty, and upon further inspection, the entire house was empty. The kitchen window was open, and I shut and locked it securely before checking the door. Nothing. I sat down on the couch, my heart pounding out of my chest, as I tried to make sense of what had just happened.
"I must have still been half-asleep," I said aloud to the room in a thinly veiled attempt to calm my nerves. It failed horribly, but I went with it. What else could you do in a situation like that?
After locking up the house, I went back up to that frilly four-poster bed in the bedroom and stared out the window. Nothing was in the yard except my car, the barn, and the same old sad-looking scarecrow staring across the yard.
The next morning, I woke up to the soft light filtering through the lace curtains. Despite the strange events of the previous night, I felt strangely refreshed, as if the morning sun had chased away the shadows that lingered in my mind.
I descended the stairs, the wooden steps creaking softly under my weight, and headed to the kitchen. As I brewed a pot of coffee, my mind wandered back to the events of last night. Was it just a figment of my imagination, or was there really someone in the house?
Shaking off the unease, I decided to explore the farmhouse in the daylight. I wandered through the room, admiring the modern renovations that clashed with the rustic exterior. The farmhouse had a charm to it, despite its eerie surroundings.
As I made my way outside, the cool morning air greeted me, and I took a deep breath, letting the serenity of the countryside wash over me. The barn stood tall against the backdrop of the morning sky, and the scarecrow seemed to watch me as I crossed the yard.
I approached the barn, curiosity getting the better of me. Pushing open the creaky door, I stepped inside, the musty scent of hay filling my nostrils. The interior was dimly lit, the sunlight filtering through the cracks in the wooden walls.
I explored every nook and cranny of the barn, but found nothing out of the ordinary. As I turned to leave, something caught my eye. In the corner of the barn, hidden beneath a pile of old blankets, was a small wooden chest.
My heart racing with anticipation, I lifted the lid of the trunk and peered inside. What I found took my breath away. It was a collection of old photographs, yellowed with age, depicting scenes from a bygone era. They were of a man with his family, two young kids, and a beautiful young wife. The man had yellow blonde hair, almost like straw in texture, but he smiled so happily with his family.
I sifted through the photographs, my fingers trembling with excitement. Who had left these behind, and why? Each photograph seemed to tell a story, a glimpse into the past of this forgotten farmhouse.
As I sat there, lost in thought, a sudden noise jolted me back to reality. It was the sound of footsteps coming from outside the barn.
"Hello?" The dreamy voice of a woman called to me from the entrance to the barn.
I slammed the lid of the trunk shut, closing the memories up in a flurry as I spun around to be greeted by a quite pretty woman with blonde hair and a pink suit skirt combo. She had bright pink lipstick, that seemed to be a permanent fixture on her face, and quite shiny and sparkly blue eye shadow on her lids. I myself only wore black eyeliner. This woman was like Barbie in her proportions, thin waist, long hair, and large tracts of land, as my father would have said.
"Oh, hello," I said simply, always awkward in normal social situations.
If she noticed anything odd about me, she breezed over it in an easy manner. Taking me by the shoulders, she led me out of the dusty barn and into the yard.
"You must be Polly. We have been waiting a while for you to come. I simply must know what you think of the renovations to the house. Arenāt they just to die for?" The lady said all in one breath, as if she didnāt need air to speak.
"Yes, they are quite nice..." I started before she cut me off, not in a rude manner but instead in one that she would have continued on even if I had just told her I was not Polly and instead I was a mass murderer looking for my next victim.
"You see, me and my son Eliāyes, Eli, you stop lurking in the shadows over there," she said, continuing on as I noticed a younger man leaning up against the barn. He wore simple clothes of jeans and a white t-shirt but had a handsome face. His hair was brown and hung slightly over his eyes.
"I hope you donāt mind if my son here continues working on some renovations while you stay here? Strictly on the outside of the house, mind you. A fresh coat of white paint would make this little beauty shine. We would have finished by now if not for the accidents," she continued, completely unabashed by my silence.
"Sorry. But you are the realtor?" I said, trying to regain my feet under me.
"Oh my god, I am so sorry, dear!" she said with an affable cackle.
"Yes, yes, I am Barbara, but all my friends call me Barb. That over there is Eli. Eli, come say hi," Barb said while her painted talons rested firmly on my shoulder.
Eli stomped over, keeping his eyes low, in a sort of moody way that actually intrigued me, sort of.
When he glanced up at me, I noticed he drank in me from head to toe, and for the first time, I realized what I was wearing. An old rock t-shirt of one of my favorite bands and, of all things, my black pajama bottoms with cartoon bats on them that said "happy halloween."
I felt my face blush crimson as he made eye contact with me. He had very mysterious eyes of blue that seemed to cut right through my soul.
"Nice shirt," he said while gesturing to me. His voice was quiet and uncertain, as if he didnāt get much practice with the art. Knowing his mother, it seemed highly accurate.
"Thanks. Do you like them?" I asked.
"Oh, he likes all sorts of things, donāt you, Eli? Honestly, you two can gab on forever. But miss, I believe we have a small matter of payment," Barb said, drawing the conversation back to herself.
"Of course. Let me go get it," I said as I went back into the house and retrieved the envelope with the rent money in it.
Barb grabbed the envelope in her bright pink talons and snapped a piece of bubblegum between her teeth. With quick fingers, she leafed through the cash, counting it. As she counted, her normal bubbly personality seemed to disappear, giving way to what I gleaned was her true thoughts and feelings before the facade slipped on once again.
"Mmkay, perfect honey, this is the right amount. Now you have my number, so you call if you need anything. Like I said earlier, Eli will stop by from time to time to work on painting the house. I promise you he wonāt be an imposition, just pay him no mind," Barb said in a sweet voice as she popped her gum in between each word.
"Eli, come on, please, I have an appointment in town," Barb said to her son, and they both climbed into a garish pink convertible with jewels hanging from the mirror wrapped in a gold chain.
Barb waved one last time as she sped off out of the driveway, covering me in dust as she spun the wheel around.
With their departure, I went inside and retrieved my camera. I spent a few minutes shooting a few pictures I thought were worthy. I re-entered the barn and pulled the old trunk out into the sunshine. Inside was only a handful of photos, some old clothes, and what looked like some old heirlooms. A beautifully old candlestick and a few leather-bound books lay at the bottom, covered by an old tablecloth. The tablecloth was a nice white with intricate swirling patterns inlaid around the edges.
Why would these things be packed away in here? They were so beautiful. I decided to bring the stuff inside for further inspection. As I lifted the trunk, out of the corner of my eye, I thought I saw something move in the tall grass at the edge of the property. I stared for a minute, but nothing moved again. I must be getting jumpy being alone like this. After last night and then this, I was just imagining things.
I brought the items inside and spread them out. I put the tablecloth on the table, and it hung low to the ground. I placed the candlestick by the window and took out the photos again, spreading them out.
The photos told me a story of a loving family that obviously lived in the farmhouse before me. They had a photo next to the barn, with a brand new looking scarecrow in the back. The man even had his arm around it; it looked so much cleaner and proper in this photo. I stared outside at the sad-looking scarecrow.
I took my camera and the photo and went outside to stand next to the scarecrow. His post hung kind of crooked in the earth like it was weighed down by the scarecrow.
I snapped a photo of the scarecrow as it was, then examined the original photo. I began resettling the post in the ground, but it kept sagging. I decided to pull him out of the ground and move him while I added more dirt to his hole. With some effort, I reseated him into his original hole. He already looked better, but I straightened his clothes and pulled out the last bits of straw that stuck out of his clothes. When I was finished, I looked back at him and took a photo, smiling while I did so at my work.
I then spent some time sweeping the front porch and banging the dust out of the cushions before I curled up on a wicker chair with plump cushions for a few hours reading a book I had brought with me.
I felt quite content at this place. The sounds of the crickets began again, putting me at ease as the sun began to descend. I had spent the entire day just relaxing, and it was perfect. I sat sprawled out in the chair, too lazy to go and make dinner or even move. My bladder was full, but I waited until the last moment before dashing inside and relieving myself.
That's when I noticed it, out in the yard. It seemed as if the scarecrow had moved closer. Once shrouded by the barn slightly, it now had moved a few steps into the light from the porch. My heart dropped at the sight. Not again, I must be asleep on the porch in the chair. I pinched myself, trying to wake up, but all I received was a sore arm.
I closed my eyes, then rubbed them, hoping to dispel whatever plagued my mind, but when I opened my eyes, I noticed the scarecrow was even closer. Halfway across the yard now, it sat menacingly, hanging crooked in the dirt. The scarecrow seemed to be staring at me with an intense gaze. The slits in its face were open now, and in the porch light, I swear I could see human eyes underneath the mask.
I moved towards the front door, locking it in a swift motion. I was shaking now, and it took me a minute to relax. I never took my eyes off the scarecrow for fear of it moving again.
My cellphone was upstairs, so I couldn't flee without the scarecrow moving again. I breathed out slightly and unlocked the door, letting it swing in with a creak. The night outside was silent, as if everything was holding its breath. The usual crickets that plagued me with their song day and night had fallen quiet. I stepped out onto the porch; I needed to go confront this demonic entity. Something about this still made me think this was a prank.
"Eli, is that you?" I called out to the scarecrow.
No response, of course. I steeled myself and put one foot off the porch, never taking my eyes off the scarecrow before me. Something seemed to be dripping from its head as I approached, a dark slime that seemed to be melting from its joints as it stood there silently, except for the constant drip of the liquid on the dry dirt before me.
I walked around the scarecrow, determined to figure out what was going on. As I circled it, my vision darkened for a moment as I faced towards the light of the house. I jumped as the scarecrow's head turned to face me as I looked away. The black liquid drained faster from the being, forming a shallow pool at its feet.
I'm not proud of what I did next, but I fled, taking my eyes off the scarecrow. I made a mad dash for the farmhouse. Behind me, I could hear the pounding of feet. I screamed as loud as my lungs would let me. My voice rang through the silence as I grabbed the door handle and wrenched open the door as I felt a strong grip fall on my shoulder.
I turned to defend myself, but nothing was there. The scarecrow was gone, the wooden cross had vanished, as had the pool of dark liquid in the dirt. The world sprung back to life; the crickets began chirping loudly, and my heart restarted. I slammed the door, and the air from my force scattered the photographs on the table. I ran upstairs, leaving the lights on in the house, and dove onto the bed, wrapping myself in the frilly blanket like a set of frilly armor.
I snatched my camera from the bedside table and held it close, determined to document the rest of the night. I held it in shaking hands as the noise downstairs beganāthe sound of boots crossing the floor to the stairs and the careful but heavy steps of ascension as they climbed closer and closer to me.
This time, I didn't lunge forward as the light was already on. I glanced out the window, but the scarecrow was still gone. I focused my camera on the stairs and waited as the steps came closer and closer. A shape began to form as the head of whatever was coming up the stairs crested the floor. Then a plain brown mask with slits where the eyes would be. It froze for a moment, then slowly turned its head towards me. Inside the slits were human eyes that seemed to be leaking dark red blood.
In the light, I could see it now. I snapped a photo of the beast, the flash setting off a reaction in the beast. The scarecrow moved so fast up the stairs it was a blur. My scream echoed throughout the house as it lunged at me. Filthy hands pinned me down, and the deep crimson liquid began pouring out of every joint of the scarecrow. It began covering my face, my eyes, and getting into my open mouth. I spluttered and kicked at the beast, but my blows had no purchase, as if the scarecrow on top of me had no substance to itself.
I coughed and spluttered on the liquid as it began to fill my mouth faster and faster. I tried not to swallow any, but it tried to find purchase as I was held down.
"Polly?" A nervous voice called from below.
Suddenly, as if the angels had called, the pressure dissipated, and I crashed to the floor in a heap, trying to spit the blood out, but nothing cameāit was gone. Footsteps pounded up the stairs again, and I flew back in fear, closing my eyes.
"Oh my god. Polly, are you okay?" A voice said, and gentle hands grabbed my arm.
My eyes shot open at the human touch, and I grabbed Eli into a tight hug, where I promptly began sobbing in fear, my whole body shaking as Eli awkwardly hugged me.
"Don't worry, it's going to be okay," Eli said patiently to me as he hugged me back gently and began stroking my back.
I shivered in a choking sob and fell into his arms, desperately wanting to believe him, and for some reason, I did.
2024.05.14 01:25 _Triple_ [STORE] 900+ KNIVES/GLOVES/SKINS, 100.000$+ INVENTORY. BFK Lore, Gloves Amphibious, Skeleton Fade, Bowie Emerald, BFK Auto, Gloves MF, Talon Doppler, Gloves POW, Bayo Tiger, Gut Sapphire, Stiletto MF, M9 Ultra, Ursus Doppler, Flip Doppler, M9 Stained, Nomad CW, Paracord CW, AK-47 X-Ray & A Lot More
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KNIVES
ā Butterfly Knife Lore (Factory New), B/O: $7194.77
ā Butterfly Knife Autotronic (Minimal Wear), B/O: $2025.74
āÆā M9 Bayonet Ultraviolet (Field-Tested), B/O: $557.87
ā M9 Bayonet Stained (Well-Worn), B/O: $529.41
ā M9 Bayonet Boreal Forest (Field-Tested), B/O: $465.39
āÆā Talon Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $1295.27
ā Bayonet Tiger Tooth (Minimal Wear), B/O: $746.28
ā Karambit Bright Water (Field-Tested), B/O: $688.15
āÆā Flip Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $547.93
ā Flip Knife Autotronic (Minimal Wear), B/O: $476.69
ā Flip Knife Case Hardened (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $278.18
ā Flip Knife Black Laminate (Well-Worn), B/O: $258.83
ā Flip Knife Urban Masked (Field-Tested), B/O: $181.64
āÆā Stiletto Knife Marble Fade (Factory New), B/O: $686.04
ā Stiletto Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $665.41
ā Stiletto Knife, B/O: $601.39
ā Stiletto Knife Crimson Web (Field-Tested), B/O: $418.25
ā Stiletto Knife Night Stripe (Field-Tested), B/O: $227.80
ā Stiletto Knife Boreal Forest (Field-Tested), B/O: $194.96
ā Stiletto Knife Safari Mesh (Field-Tested), B/O: $192.79
āÆā Nomad Knife Crimson Web (Field-Tested), B/O: $518.11
ā Nomad Knife Scorched (Field-Tested), B/O: $169.78
ā Nomad Knife Forest DDPAT (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $166.88
ā StatTrakā¢ Nomad Knife Blue Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $335.79
āÆā Skeleton Knife Stained (Well-Worn), B/O: $442.05
ā Skeleton Knife Urban Masked (Minimal Wear), B/O: $426.24
ā Skeleton Knife Boreal Forest (Field-Tested), B/O: $314.03
ā StatTrakā¢ Skeleton Knife Fade (Minimal Wear), B/O: $2361.28
ā StatTrakā¢ Skeleton Knife Urban Masked (Field-Tested), B/O: $376.53
āÆā Ursus Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $557.12
ā Ursus Knife, B/O: $471.42
ā Ursus Knife Blue Steel (Minimal Wear), B/O: $212.37
ā Ursus Knife Case Hardened (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $187.66
ā Ursus Knife Damascus Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $178.18
ā Ursus Knife Ultraviolet (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $155.13
ā Ursus Knife Boreal Forest (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $124.26
āÆā Huntsman Knife Black Laminate (Minimal Wear), B/O: $204.83
ā Huntsman Knife Black Laminate (Field-Tested), B/O: $184.50
ā StatTrakā¢ Huntsman Knife Lore (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $224.11
āÆā Bowie Knife Gamma Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $2142.02
ā Bowie Knife, B/O: $230.44
ā Bowie Knife Damascus Steel (Factory New), B/O: $209.20
ā Bowie Knife Ultraviolet (Minimal Wear), B/O: $180.51
ā Bowie Knife Ultraviolet (Field-Tested), B/O: $131.03
āÆā Falchion Knife Night (Field-Tested), B/O: $132.54
ā Falchion Knife Urban Masked (Well-Worn), B/O: $112.81
ā Falchion Knife Scorched (Field-Tested), B/O: $108.81
ā Falchion Knife Forest DDPAT (Field-Tested), B/O: $107.82
ā Falchion Knife Safari Mesh (Field-Tested), B/O: $107.46
ā StatTrakā¢ Falchion Knife Ultraviolet (Field-Tested), B/O: $143.08
āÆā Paracord Knife Crimson Web (Minimal Wear), B/O: $486.48
ā Paracord Knife Blue Steel (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $163.12
āÆā Survival Knife Blue Steel (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $138.26
ā Survival Knife Night Stripe (Field-Tested), B/O: $131.03
āÆā Gut Knife Sapphire (Minimal Wear), B/O: $1127.79
ā Gut Knife Gamma Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $286.17
ā Gut Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $246.55
ā Gut Knife Marble Fade (Factory New), B/O: $240.77
ā Gut Knife, B/O: $210.49
ā Gut Knife Lore (Field-Tested), B/O: $194.22
ā Gut Knife Case Hardened (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $151.51
ā Gut Knife Blue Steel (Minimal Wear), B/O: $124.94
ā Gut Knife Rust Coat (Well-Worn), B/O: $118.99
ā Gut Knife Boreal Forest (Minimal Wear), B/O: $109.80
ā StatTrakā¢ Gut Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $237.96
āÆā Shadow Daggers Gamma Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $264.92
ā Shadow Daggers Marble Fade (Factory New), B/O: $253.03
ā Shadow Daggers Tiger Tooth (Factory New), B/O: $237.22
ā Shadow Daggers Crimson Web (Field-Tested), B/O: $153.40
ā Shadow Daggers Autotronic (Minimal Wear), B/O: $144.42
ā Shadow Daggers Blue Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $105.20
ā StatTrakā¢ Shadow Daggers Damascus Steel (Minimal Wear), B/O: $150.46
āÆā Navaja Knife Fade (Factory New), B/O: $365.99
ā Navaja Knife Doppler (Factory New), B/O: $228.93
ā Navaja Knife Marble Fade (Factory New), B/O: $227.43
ā Navaja Knife Slaughter (Factory New), B/O: $209.06
ā Navaja Knife, B/O: $203.16
ā Navaja Knife Case Hardened (Well-Worn), B/O: $132.57
ā Navaja Knife Damascus Steel (Factory New), B/O: $121.69
ā Navaja Knife Damascus Steel (Minimal Wear), B/O: $109.95
ā Navaja Knife Damascus Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $100.41
ā StatTrakā¢ Navaja Knife Fade (Factory New), B/O: $369.01
ā StatTrakā¢ Navaja Knife Damascus Steel (Field-Tested), B/O: $109.95
GLOVES
ā Sport Gloves Amphibious (Minimal Wear), B/O: $2394.67
ā Sport Gloves Omega (Well-Worn), B/O: $572.33
ā Sport Gloves Bronze Morph (Minimal Wear), B/O: $338.88
ā Sport Gloves Big Game (Field-Tested), B/O: $323.66
āÆā Specialist Gloves Marble Fade (Minimal Wear), B/O: $1652.07
ā Specialist Gloves Tiger Strike (Field-Tested), B/O: $599.14
ā Specialist Gloves Crimson Web (Well-Worn), B/O: $231.57
ā Specialist Gloves Buckshot (Minimal Wear), B/O: $126.21
āÆā Moto Gloves POW! (Minimal Wear), B/O: $996.99
ā Moto Gloves POW! (Field-Tested), B/O: $383.31
ā Moto Gloves POW! (Well-Worn), B/O: $276.00
ā Moto Gloves Turtle (Field-Tested), B/O: $180.28
āÆā Hand Wraps CAUTION! (Minimal Wear), B/O: $502.29
ā Hand Wraps Giraffe (Minimal Wear), B/O: $180.73
ā Hand Wraps CAUTION! (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $178.32
āÆā Driver Gloves Queen Jaguar (Minimal Wear), B/O: $181.01
ā Driver Gloves Rezan the Red (Field-Tested), B/O: $101.66
āÆā Broken Fang Gloves Jade (Field-Tested), B/O: $127.88
ā Broken Fang Gloves Needle Point (Minimal Wear), B/O: $124.55
āÆā Bloodhound Gloves Guerrilla (Minimal Wear), B/O: $127.94
ā Hydra Gloves Case Hardened (Field-Tested), B/O: $102.55
WEAPONS
AK-47 X-Ray (Well-Worn), B/O: $478.95
AUG Hot Rod (Factory New), B/O: $425.83
StatTrakā¢ M4A1-S Hyper Beast (Factory New), B/O: $413.95
M4A4 Daybreak (Factory New), B/O: $309.51
StatTrakā¢ AK-47 Aquamarine Revenge (Factory New), B/O: $305.43
AK-47 Case Hardened (Well-Worn), B/O: $196.38
StatTrakā¢ M4A4 Temukau (Minimal Wear), B/O: $174.64
P90 Run and Hide (Field-Tested), B/O: $167.03
AWP Asiimov (Field-Tested), B/O: $153.33
Souvenir SSG 08 Death Strike (Minimal Wear), B/O: $140.00
M4A1-S Printstream (Battle-Scarred), B/O: $124.70
StatTrakā¢ M4A1-S Golden Coil (Field-Tested), B/O: $117.48
AWP Asiimov (Well-Worn), B/O: $115.97
StatTrakā¢ Desert Eagle Printstream (Minimal Wear), B/O: $112.96
StatTrakā¢ AK-47 Asiimov (Minimal Wear), B/O: $110.85
Souvenir M4A1-S Master Piece (Well-Worn), B/O: $102.42
AK-47 Bloodsport (Minimal Wear), B/O: $100.53
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2024.05.14 01:06 Albannach5446 [Theory] Music explains itself
"Music explains itself. It is the road and the map that shows the road."BLUF: Kvothe knows the name of music.
"Can you explain how music works without using music?"
That brought me up short.
When Elodin is teaching Kvothe about naming, we have this discussion about how there are some things that can't be explained and that naming helps us to understand them anyway.
"The majority of important things cannot be said outright," Elodin said. "They cannot be made explicit. They can only be implied." He looked... around the lecture hall. "Name something that cannot be explained."To dig a bit deeper, let's go to the frame story.
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"Naming?" Fenton asked.
"That is a cheap answer Re'lar," Elodin said with a hint of reproach. "But you correctly anticipate the theme of my lecture so we will let it slide." He pointed at me.
"There isn't anything that can't be explained," I said firmly. "If something can be understood, it can be explained. A person might not be able to do a good job of explaining it. But that just means it's hard, not that it's impossible."
Elodin held up a finger. "Not hard or impossible. Merely pointless. Some things can only be inferred." He gave me an infuriating smile. "By the way, your answer should have been music."
"Music explains itself," I said. "It is the road and it is the map that shows the road. It is both together."
"But can you explain how music works?" Elodin asked.
"Of course," I said. Though I wasn't sure of any such thing.
"Can you explain how music works without using music?"
That brought me up short.
...he added a small, frightened silence to the larger, hollow one. They made an alloy of sorts, a harmony.So Kvothe knows the name of something that has no name. Speaking the name of a thing which has no name leaves only... silence. Which can apparently create harmonies. To be clear, I don't think actual silence is the name of music, because that doesn't make sense, it's not a name. I think that silence is needed to heaknow the name of music because music is its own name. Maybe not all of it, not every piece, but music's name can only be "spoken" through music.
"...and the final ring was without name."
Okay whatever, fairly flimsy, I know, but for the sake of argument assume I'm right. How does Kvothe know the name of music? Yes he's a very accomplished musician, but there are many more who are as or more accomplished even just in Imre. To know a name, you need to learn about a thing for days, weeks, sometimes years. Long enough that your sleeping mind awakens and absorbs all that there is to know about it. If only there was a period of Kvothe's life where his waking mind was asleep and he did nothing but play music for hours on end...
...my mind used the first door [the door of sleep] to numb the pain. The wound was covered until the proper time for healing could come. In self-defense, a good portion of my mind simply stopped working - went to sleep, if you will.To me, this is similar to the way he describes watching the wind until he saw its patterns and thus learning its name.
Of course I played. It was my only solace.
Eventually I could play from when I woke until the time I slept.
I began to play something other than songs... I would play until I got the feeling right.
I remember spending three whole days trying to capture Wind Turning a Leaf.
Somewhere in the third month, I stopped looking outside and started looking inside for things to play.
But hang on, music can't be it's own name, then everyone would be hearing a name every time it's played. That would surely do something to them; names have an effect on people after all. They stir something in them, make them feel moved strangely (see: whenever Elodin speaks; when a name is spoken but the person hearing it doesn't know the name; etc). If only music did the same thing.
"Thin, Albannach, very thin," I hear you say. And I'm with you. Surely, if Kvothe knew the name of music it would have more of effect on him. Let us turn to when he calls the wind the first time:
He looked at me. His dark eyes steadied me somewhat. Slowed the storm inside me. "Aerlevsedi," he said. "Say it."Is there a parallel with music? When is there not in this story. Many times, Kvothe refers to his music keeping him grounded and sane. Besides the detail above about him playing during his time in the woods and it allowing his mind to heal, I'll pick out one or two. After he got his lute back when Denna took it:
"What?" Simmon said somewhere in the distant background. "Wind?"
"Aerlevsedi" Elodin repeated patiently, his dark eyes intent upon my face.
"Aerlevsedi," I said numbly.
...
His eyes caught mine. The numbness faded, but the storm still turned inside my head. Then Elodin's eyes changed. He stopped looking toward me and looked into me. ... He leaned forward and his lips brushed my ear. I felt his breath. He spoke... and the storm stilled. I found a place to land."
"With my lute back in my hands, the rest of my life slid easily back into balance.Or playing at the Eolian:
"Offstage I worry and sweat. Onstage I am calm as a windless winter night."Going back to the initial evidence about the discussion with Elodin. That comment about the road and the map that shows it is interesting. Sounds a bit like his chat with Tempi about the Lethani.
"What is the purpose of the Lethani?" Tempi asked.A slight addendum theory that plays into the bigger picture here: the Lethani is a way to invoke the mental state Kvothe calls Spinning Leaf, which enables people to better know/learn names, as we see Kvothe do multiple times. This is not an accident. The Adem, like the Edema, are descended of the first namers, and the Lethani comes from that heritage... just as music comes from the Edema heritage. The Edema music comes from Illien (who could be any number of namers/shapers who pop up in the stories: Lanre, Tarborlin, Iax, etc). What better evidence that music is its own name than the greatest Ruh (equivalently, the greatest of what became of the original namers) being the greatest musician travelling the world to show people the way.
"To give us a path to follow?" I replied.
"No," Tempi said sternly. "The Lethani is not a path."
"What is the purpose of the Lethani, Tempi?"
"To guide us in our actions. By following the Lethani, you act rightly."
"Is this not a path?"
"No. The Lethani is what helps us choose a path."
In summary: music is its own name and to hear it and know it you need silence. Why else would Kvothe keep silence so heavy around himself at the Inn? (yes okay I know there's lots of other reasons he might but that's not the point of this theory)
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2024.05.13 20:33 genZcommentary I watched NATLA before watching the cartoon and now I'm watching the cartoon. Here are my thoughts on Book 2, Episodes 12-13
Hello! Here we are again, back for another ATLA commentary.
Before we get started I do want to point out that Iām numbering and labeling episodes according to how they appear on Netflix. Episode 12, as I understand it, is actually two episodes. However, since theyāre presented as one thing here, thatās how Iām watching it.
Brief update on other projects: I thought Iād try watching the first Harry Potter movie, but realized itās two and a half hours long. Thatās, at the bare minimum, five hours of commentary writing. Soā¦ yeah, weāre gonna hold off on that lol Iām also considering watching a superhero/comic book show called The Boys, because I accidentally caught part of a trailer for it that my girlfriend was watching and it looks very interesting. Iāll be doing the new Game of Thrones commentary next, not sure when exactly.
Okay, letās go!
Episode 12- The Secret of the Fire Nation
Yeahā¦ Iām kind of surprised Aang is taking Appaās loss as well as he is, considering how he reacted last episode. Since Sokka is talking about walking to Ba Sing Se, I take it theyāre not going to be spending time looking for him? But then, didnāt the sandbenders say they sold him to a merchant from Ba Sing Se? Maybe heās there, and Aangās banking on that hope.
The cabbage merchant! Always a delight to see him and his cabbages! Also hilarious that a bunch of people are impersonating Aang (thought it probably would be less hilarious if any of them met Azula). If passports are necessary, how did Zuko and Iroh get tickets? Also, good on Toph for taking advantage of her privilege lol
Hey! I think thatās Suki! Her eyes are drawn really distinctively and her voice sounds familiar! Two seconds after pressing play: it is Suki! Donāt you just love my long winning streak of figuring things out right before they let us know? Lol
Well damn, Suki got her armor and makeup on real quick, didnāt she? Hmā¦ Sokkaās worried about her. I think Sukiās going to interpret that as him being sexist again but heās probably traumatized from losing Yue. Heās been through way too much to still be sexist. If he still had a misogynistic bone in his body, Toph would have beaten it out of him by now.
Holy shit! Nope, I would not be walking along a cliff path that narrow! I will build a rowboat and paddle my way to Ba Sing Se.
Toph is really carrying the team (and some refugees too) this episode.
Ow! Geez, that rejected hug hurt me lol Kataraās right though. Bottling up emotions just makes them worse in the long run. You have to allow yourself to feel bad sometimes. Granted, you canāt fly off the handle like he did last episode, but thatās a reaction. You can control your reactions, but you canāt control your feelings.
āItās a beautiful moon.ā āYeah, it really is.ā Okay, I know Sokka said last episode that Yue is the moon, but he was tripping on peyote. Does he actually believe that Yue is the moon now? Is Yue the moon now? I interpreted her death as he sacrificing herself to bring the moon spirit back to life, not to become the new moon spirit.
āWho is this guy? Is he taller than me?ā Dude, we were having a moment. Damn it, just kiss her! Well actually, the moonās right there so if Yue really did turn into the new moon spirit, it might be a tad awkward to kiss in front of her. But whatās he gonna do, only ever show intimacy during the day?
Of course Iroh believes in second chances. Heās the best. And also, heās living proof that some people deserve a second chance.
Is that the unagi?! I think thatās what itās called/spelled but I havenāt seen that episode in a while. It would be fitting if Suki and the sea serpent both share the same episodes lol No thatās not the unagi. Itās a different color. Umā¦ what exactly was Sokka planning to do if the sea serpent actually accepted his offer and ate Momo? Considering how he reacted to losing Appa, I donāt think Aang would be too happy with him.
Oh, now sheās making an ice bridge. Not as much of a flex as maintaining an air bubble so they plumb the depths but it is faster. Oh, Toph canāt see on ice. And she canāt swim? An earthbender not being able to swim feels like a stereotype for some reason, even though I have absolutely no reason to think that lol
āYou can go ahead and let me drown now.ā Thatās gonna be a favorite joke of mine, I just know it lol And Iām pretty sure this is probably a jumping point for a Sokka/Toph ship. What does the community call that? Soph? Tokka? (How old is Toph, anyway? Probably Aangās age, right? Thatāsā¦ probably not an appropriate ship then)
Baby Hope, eh? Probably not a super common name in this world.
Oh? Was that Aangās way of telling Katara he loves her without actually saying it? Aww. And hey, heās heading off on his own to search for Appa. Whichā¦ honestly kind of feels like he should have been doing that this whole time lol
Yes! Get some, Sokka! Wait, nevermind. I fucking hate that line. Ugh No! Iām not gonna be a bitter old lady on this watch-through! Theyāre kissing and itās very sweet and I love that for them!
Umā¦ thereās a giant metal dildo on the way to penetrate Ba Sing Se! Lol but seriously, how technologically advanced is the Fire Nation? A giant mobile drill of that scale would be a marvel of engineering even by our modern standards.
And this is why we love Azula. Sheās not just a scary villain, sheās a competent villain.
Yes! I love that they acknowledge Sokka as the āIdea Guyā!
Iroh has got rizz for days lol Iām kind of surprised he only ever had one son. Jet wants to recruit Zuko. Iām totally down for that! Theyāre such an interesting pair!
Okay, engineer Sokka figured it out. Itās all a little too easy, isnāt it?
Oh yeah, I guess this is a pretty high stakes battle for them, huh? If they lose Ba Sing Se, they basically lose the entire Earth Kingdom, right? Omashuās already fallen, the smaller villages and whatnot have no real defense. Ba Sing Se is the last big puzzle piece to world domination (aside from the water tribes, but theyāre so isolated theyāre not really a threat).
I love that Tophās nickname for Aang is Twinkle Toes. Also I laughed at the War Ministerās face when he was side-eyeing Azula just then. +Thatās the face of a man whoās about to be punished!
Ty Lee dives into the slurry after Katara and Sokka while Mai refuses. Yeah, Mai is the weak link here in Ozaiās Angels (I love that name, by the way).
She beat him! Heās unconscious! Okay, well not anymore lol Seeā¦ that right there was hubris (actually, it was kidās show writing but whatever)! He was out for like fifteen seconds. She should have roasted him where he lay instead of picking him up and gloating.
Another fight with Azula ends in a draw with neither one beating the other! Iām starting to get a little peeved with all this edging lol but that was great! Azula is an absolute beast!
So Hopeās probably going to grow up in pretty interesting times!
Umā¦ is Ba Sing Se a city or is it a little walled country? Cuz all I see are farms and plains!
Katara, I love you, but youāre wrong. Team Avatar is going to catch on because itās awesome, and thatās that.
Episode 13- City of Walls and Secrets
Walls inside that help maintain order? You mean walls that protect the rich and elite from the dirty poors? Lol Oh, Katara just confirmed it. They pen up all the poor people into a walled ghetto.
Toph knows whatās up. Joo Dee is purposefully brushing Sokka off and distracting the group. Iām not sure why at the moment, but something is clearly up.
Someone important is trying to keep them under constant surveillance and prevent them from seeing the Earth King. In NATLA, there were spies in Omashu. Since Ba Sing Se is much bigger and more important, I imagine itās riddled with Fire Nation spies as well, and somebody high ranking might be a traitor.
Itās lucky that Iroh borrowed his neighborās spark rocks, but why would he refrain from firebending in what he assumes is privacy? Unless he knows heās being watched.
The lost boys- I mean, freedom fighters are turning on Peter Pa- I mean, Jet. The weird thing isā¦ heās right! They are firebenders! But his behavior still isnāt healthy!
This Long Feng guy is cultural minister to the king, which means heās probably the bad guy! And also we havenāt met any other high ranking government officials with names, so heās currently the only option lol
Yeahā¦ canāt blame them for arresting Jet. He did look like a crazy person.
The Dai Liās specific brand of earthbending is very cool! It almost doesnāt seem like bending at all, if that makes sense. The stones they use are like a part of their own body. And of course Long Feng is their leader.
Okay I get the king is just a puppet and Long Feng is the real rule of the country, but I still donāt understand why he doesnāt allow mention of the war in the city. I mean, itās common knowledge! A significant portion of their population are literally refugees fleeing war! Who doesnāt know
Ohā¦ is it the king? Does the king just not know thereās a war happening and Long Feng keeps it from him so he can stay in charge? I mean, thatās still a stretch but it would explain why he doesnāt want Team Avatar talking to the king.
I didnāt think Joo Dee could be any scarier but here we are! This episode almost has horror movie vibes.
Concluding thoughts: This was a fantastic couple/throuple of episodes! I loved seeing Suki again, and I really enjoyed how the refugee subplot ties so perfectly in with Iroh and Zuko. The whole drill sequence was probably the best āactionā the show has had thus far and thatās saying something. Itās also nice to have my suspicions that the Earth Kingdom has its own corruption problems and bad guys confirmed.
I have a new theory to replace my āIrohās going to die theoryā. Theyāve been showing us all season how Zuko isnāt really cut out for life on the run, whereas Iroh embraces it. I think theyāre driving to a separation between Zuko and Iroh. He may not have died, but narratively speaking Zuko and Iroh have to part ways permanently or semi-permanently for his character to grow. Iroh has been propping him up and supporting him this whole time, now itās time for Zuko to leave the nest and become his own person.
My new theory is that Iroh will enjoy his new life in Ba Sing Se so much that he elects to stay there permanently, whereas Zuko is too restless to do so. He canāt go back to the Fire Nation and the Earth Kingdom will not accept him, so his only choice is to join Team Avatar, where he will likely end up teaching Aang firebending.
And to expand further on a previous theory of mine, which was: Azula will kill or depose Ozai. Iāve accepted at this point that death is off the table. Kidās show and all that. But I noticed somethingā¦ lots of people were quick to say that Azula would never kill Ozai. But not one person has said she wouldnāt depose him in those refutations (unless Iām misremembering but I donāt think I am). Since you all know not to hint at things or spoil them, I think your eagerness to point out that she wonāt kill Ozai is an attempt to mislead me into thinking the whole theory is wrong so Iāll be surprised when she ends up deposing (not killing) him. I mean, I could be wrong but I have a strong feeling that the final villain is going to be Fire Lord Azula, with Ozai in exile somewhere (that would be fitting! The man who banishes his own son ends up being banished himself!).
Maybe that will even be the conclusion of Zukoās arc! While Aang goes off to save the world from Azula, Zuko splits up to confront Ozai himself! Where we are in the show right now, it really does feel like Azula is Aangās primary antagonist whereas Ozai is Zukoās primary antagonist.
By the way, from here on out, no confirming or denying my theories either way, okay? Let it unfold naturally, and let me figure things out on my own. I mean, whereās the fun in just giving me the answers?
And also, some of you could be a little nicer with your criticisms. I had to block someone last time I posted and I donāt want to do that anymore. Itās fine to disagree with me, itās fine to explain why you disagree with me. Hell, most of you do! I donāt mind that, I like that we all have different views of things even if I donāt agree. It makes things interesting! But donāt talk down to me, donāt use belittling language, donāt be disrespectful. Whenever I donāt like something about ATLA (or like something about NATLA) some of you seem to take it as a personal insult or something.
Just be polite, thatās all I ask.
Okay, Iāll see you same time next week probably!
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Before we get started I do want to point out that Iām numbering and labeling episodes according to how they appear on Netflix. Episode 12, as I understand it, is actually two episodes. However, since theyāre presented as one thing here, thatās how Iām watching it.
Brief update on other projects: I thought Iād try watching the first Harry Potter movie, but realized itās two and a half hours long. Thatās, at the bare minimum, five hours of commentary writing. Soā¦ yeah, weāre gonna hold off on that lol Iām also considering watching a superhero/comic book show called The Boys, because I accidentally caught part of a trailer for it that my girlfriend was watching and it looks very interesting. Iāll be doing the new Game of Thrones commentary next, not sure when exactly.
Okay, letās go!
Episode 12- The Secret of the Fire Nation
- Well thatās a heck of a title! I hope we learn something juicy!
Yeahā¦ Iām kind of surprised Aang is taking Appaās loss as well as he is, considering how he reacted last episode. Since Sokka is talking about walking to Ba Sing Se, I take it theyāre not going to be spending time looking for him? But then, didnāt the sandbenders say they sold him to a merchant from Ba Sing Se? Maybe heās there, and Aangās banking on that hope.
- I know I keep applying real-world logic to a cartoon show, but wouldnāt Ba Sing Se get awfully crowded if theyāre constantly taking in refugees from the rest of the Earth Kingdom? Iroh put the city under siege for almost two years. What if the Fire Nation does that again? More mouths to feed makes starvation quicker!
The cabbage merchant! Always a delight to see him and his cabbages! Also hilarious that a bunch of people are impersonating Aang (thought it probably would be less hilarious if any of them met Azula). If passports are necessary, how did Zuko and Iroh get tickets? Also, good on Toph for taking advantage of her privilege lol
Hey! I think thatās Suki! Her eyes are drawn really distinctively and her voice sounds familiar! Two seconds after pressing play: it is Suki! Donāt you just love my long winning streak of figuring things out right before they let us know? Lol
- Glad to see ATLA Suki appreciates Sokkaās muscles just as much as NATLA Suki lol
Well damn, Suki got her armor and makeup on real quick, didnāt she? Hmā¦ Sokkaās worried about her. I think Sukiās going to interpret that as him being sexist again but heās probably traumatized from losing Yue. Heās been through way too much to still be sexist. If he still had a misogynistic bone in his body, Toph would have beaten it out of him by now.
- Well the Serpentās Pass looks terrifying. Also, this pregnant lady took one look at some scratched graffiti saying āAbandon Hopeā and immediately started crying, saying āHow can we abandon hope? Itās all we have!ā Likeā¦ come on, lady lol Just because you see graffiti telling you to do something doesnāt mean you have to, otherwise I would have called quite a few people for a good time by now.
Holy shit! Nope, I would not be walking along a cliff path that narrow! I will build a rowboat and paddle my way to Ba Sing Se.
Toph is really carrying the team (and some refugees too) this episode.
- Thereās a fine line between being protective and being smothering and Sokka has hopped, jumped, and skipped right over it.
Ow! Geez, that rejected hug hurt me lol Kataraās right though. Bottling up emotions just makes them worse in the long run. You have to allow yourself to feel bad sometimes. Granted, you canāt fly off the handle like he did last episode, but thatās a reaction. You can control your reactions, but you canāt control your feelings.
āItās a beautiful moon.ā āYeah, it really is.ā Okay, I know Sokka said last episode that Yue is the moon, but he was tripping on peyote. Does he actually believe that Yue is the moon now? Is Yue the moon now? I interpreted her death as he sacrificing herself to bring the moon spirit back to life, not to become the new moon spirit.
āWho is this guy? Is he taller than me?ā Dude, we were having a moment. Damn it, just kiss her! Well actually, the moonās right there so if Yue really did turn into the new moon spirit, it might be a tad awkward to kiss in front of her. But whatās he gonna do, only ever show intimacy during the day?
- Umā¦ Iām probably reading too much into this Smellerbee scene with Iroh and Longshot and Iām almost hesitant to say what Iām thinking because I can just imagine the backlash I could get for voicing it. And itās not like ATLA has had great LGBTQ representation up to this point, soā¦ Yeah, Iām probably just seeing things that arenāt there.
Of course Iroh believes in second chances. Heās the best. And also, heās living proof that some people deserve a second chance.
- Uhā¦ Katara parting the sea while leading refugees to safety invokes a certain comparison, doesnāt it? But can I just say that I love how her solution to crossing the gap is to literally walk through the ocean instead of making a raft out of ice and floating across. She just never misses an opportunity to flex on everyone, does she? Lol
Is that the unagi?! I think thatās what itās called/spelled but I havenāt seen that episode in a while. It would be fitting if Suki and the sea serpent both share the same episodes lol No thatās not the unagi. Itās a different color. Umā¦ what exactly was Sokka planning to do if the sea serpent actually accepted his offer and ate Momo? Considering how he reacted to losing Appa, I donāt think Aang would be too happy with him.
Oh, now sheās making an ice bridge. Not as much of a flex as maintaining an air bubble so they plumb the depths but it is faster. Oh, Toph canāt see on ice. And she canāt swim? An earthbender not being able to swim feels like a stereotype for some reason, even though I have absolutely no reason to think that lol
āYou can go ahead and let me drown now.ā Thatās gonna be a favorite joke of mine, I just know it lol And Iām pretty sure this is probably a jumping point for a Sokka/Toph ship. What does the community call that? Soph? Tokka? (How old is Toph, anyway? Probably Aangās age, right? Thatāsā¦ probably not an appropriate ship then)
- Why does Ba Sing Seās wall remind me of The Wall from Game of Thrones? Obviously not made of ice though lol
- Like I said earlier, ATLA isnāt heavy on the LGBTQ representation, but I swear Iām picking up on some tension and chemistry between Jet and Zuko (Juko? Jeko? Zet?). And now half of Jetās little group is an LGBTQ allegory for me lol Even the dialogue between Jet and Zuko in this scene is slightly suggestive.
Baby Hope, eh? Probably not a super common name in this world.
Oh? Was that Aangās way of telling Katara he loves her without actually saying it? Aww. And hey, heās heading off on his own to search for Appa. Whichā¦ honestly kind of feels like he should have been doing that this whole time lol
Yes! Get some, Sokka! Wait, nevermind. I fucking hate that line. Ugh No! Iām not gonna be a bitter old lady on this watch-through! Theyāre kissing and itās very sweet and I love that for them!
Umā¦ thereās a giant metal dildo on the way to penetrate Ba Sing Se! Lol but seriously, how technologically advanced is the Fire Nation? A giant mobile drill of that scale would be a marvel of engineering even by our modern standards.
- Well hey, thereās the title card letting me know when the next episode starts.
And this is why we love Azula. Sheās not just a scary villain, sheās a competent villain.
- And the Earth Kingdom general shares the War Ministerās hubris. Why are the people in charge always the worst people to be in charge? Also, I love that Toph is the one to point out that Iroh broke through the wall.
Yes! I love that they acknowledge Sokka as the āIdea Guyā!
Iroh has got rizz for days lol Iām kind of surprised he only ever had one son. Jet wants to recruit Zuko. Iām totally down for that! Theyāre such an interesting pair!
- I really love that Katara, whose probably the best waterbender in the world at this point, respects Ty Lee enough to recognize how dangerous she is. And Sokka had an idea! Theyāre going to take down the drill from the inside. Because how the hell else are they going to stop something that big?
Okay, engineer Sokka figured it out. Itās all a little too easy, isnāt it?
- Ah shit, Jet just realized the truth, because Iroh used firebending to heat up his tea lol I think heās getting a little too relaxed.
Oh yeah, I guess this is a pretty high stakes battle for them, huh? If they lose Ba Sing Se, they basically lose the entire Earth Kingdom, right? Omashuās already fallen, the smaller villages and whatnot have no real defense. Ba Sing Se is the last big puzzle piece to world domination (aside from the water tribes, but theyāre so isolated theyāre not really a threat).
I love that Tophās nickname for Aang is Twinkle Toes. Also I laughed at the War Ministerās face when he was side-eyeing Azula just then. +Thatās the face of a man whoās about to be punished!
- lol Sokkaās the only one with more rizz than Iroh! Maybe a legitimate battle strategy here would be to woo Ty Lee into switching sides? Aside from Azula she seems to be the most dangerous one. No offense to Mai, but she is kind of the odd woman out here.
Ty Lee dives into the slurry after Katara and Sokka while Mai refuses. Yeah, Mai is the weak link here in Ozaiās Angels (I love that name, by the way).
- Did Aang seriously think the general was going to hear him from that high up? Lol Tophās helping Katara bend the slurry (how convenient that itās both water and earth!). Ty Leeās still trapped in it and the drill is about to blow. If I hadnāt learned my lesson on the last post, Iād probably be worried she might die in the explosion. But this is a kidās show, sheāll be fine.
She beat him! Heās unconscious! Okay, well not anymore lol Seeā¦ that right there was hubris (actually, it was kidās show writing but whatever)! He was out for like fifteen seconds. She should have roasted him where he lay instead of picking him up and gloating.
Another fight with Azula ends in a draw with neither one beating the other! Iām starting to get a little peeved with all this edging lol but that was great! Azula is an absolute beast!
- Okay, the way Aang hammered that rock spike into the drill was pretty epic. Maiās āWe lostā (and thank you for your contribution to the fight, Mai lol) is interesting. Itās true, they did lose. Not in the combat sense, Aang couldnāt beat Azula, but he didnāt have to. He just had to hold her off. Maybe thatās kind of a metaphor for the Fire Nation military in general. Itās very powerful, but itās also marred by incompetence and weaknesses. Many of its generals are prideful and blind to their own weaknesses, or just outright incompetent. Look at this fight: even Mai just kind of gave up halfway through. If Ty Lee wasnāt trapped in the slurry, she might very well have been able to beat Katara, Sokka, and Toph, especially since they donāt Appa this time to bail them out. And if Mai had been with her, she might have been to break Kataraās concentration with a thrown weapon, thus freeing Ty Lee from the slurry.
- Looks like Jetās going to be causing a problem for Iroh and Zuko. I wonder if his relationship with them is whatās going to finally let him realize that not all Fire Nation people are inherently evil?
So Hopeās probably going to grow up in pretty interesting times!
Umā¦ is Ba Sing Se a city or is it a little walled country? Cuz all I see are farms and plains!
Katara, I love you, but youāre wrong. Team Avatar is going to catch on because itās awesome, and thatās that.
Episode 13- City of Walls and Secrets
- Oh, thereās an inner wall. So Ba Sing Se is kind of like the country in Attack on Titan! Oh yeah, in all of the excitement I almost forgot about Appa. Seriously, how many episodes has he been missing now? Damn, now thatās a city!
Walls inside that help maintain order? You mean walls that protect the rich and elite from the dirty poors? Lol Oh, Katara just confirmed it. They pen up all the poor people into a walled ghetto.
- lol when Irohās talking about someone bringing home a lady friend, does he mean himself? Or Zuko? It is really interesting how their views of Ba Sing Se differ though. Irohās talking about getting a home, socializing, building a life, and heās even found them jobs! Zuko sees the same situation as a prison.
Toph knows whatās up. Joo Dee is purposefully brushing Sokka off and distracting the group. Iām not sure why at the moment, but something is clearly up.
- Of course theyāre going to work in a tea shop! Lol Zukoās right btw, all tea is hot leaf juice. Well, except for the teas that are hot root juice.
Someone important is trying to keep them under constant surveillance and prevent them from seeing the Earth King. In NATLA, there were spies in Omashu. Since Ba Sing Se is much bigger and more important, I imagine itās riddled with Fire Nation spies as well, and somebody high ranking might be a traitor.
- Joo Dee is kind of scary lol and clearly the citizens are terrified of her. But whatās interesting to me is that sheās preventing them from giving information about Appa, which suggests that whoever is stopping them from seeing the Earth King also has Appa. But why? What would be the point of keeping Aang away from Appa? Is it to restrict his mobility and make him easier to capture?
Itās lucky that Iroh borrowed his neighborās spark rocks, but why would he refrain from firebending in what he assumes is privacy? Unless he knows heās being watched.
- Huh, is the kingās pet bear the first normal animal on the show? Lol I am digging this undercover plan though.
The lost boys- I mean, freedom fighters are turning on Peter Pa- I mean, Jet. The weird thing isā¦ heās right! They are firebenders! But his behavior still isnāt healthy!
- Okay, letās go! Jetās hurling accusations and attacking them in public! And now Zukoās fighting back with swords. Itās the duel of the dual-wielders! Honestly, this is probably good for Zuko. He needs to blow off some steam after everything heās been through.
This Long Feng guy is cultural minister to the king, which means heās probably the bad guy! And also we havenāt met any other high ranking government officials with names, so heās currently the only option lol
- Geez, Zuko straight up intended to decapitate Jet right there. If Jet were a little slower, he would have! Man, I hope they do this fight scene in NATLA.
Yeahā¦ canāt blame them for arresting Jet. He did look like a crazy person.
The Dai Liās specific brand of earthbending is very cool! It almost doesnāt seem like bending at all, if that makes sense. The stones they use are like a part of their own body. And of course Long Feng is their leader.
Okay I get the king is just a puppet and Long Feng is the real rule of the country, but I still donāt understand why he doesnāt allow mention of the war in the city. I mean, itās common knowledge! A significant portion of their population are literally refugees fleeing war! Who doesnāt know
Ohā¦ is it the king? Does the king just not know thereās a war happening and Long Feng keeps it from him so he can stay in charge? I mean, thatās still a stretch but it would explain why he doesnāt want Team Avatar talking to the king.
- Jet is being hypnotized. Also, I do want to point out that I have seen āThere is no (whatever) in Ba Sing Seā many times in the wild lol itās nice to see where it comes from!
I didnāt think Joo Dee could be any scarier but here we are! This episode almost has horror movie vibes.
Concluding thoughts: This was a fantastic couple/throuple of episodes! I loved seeing Suki again, and I really enjoyed how the refugee subplot ties so perfectly in with Iroh and Zuko. The whole drill sequence was probably the best āactionā the show has had thus far and thatās saying something. Itās also nice to have my suspicions that the Earth Kingdom has its own corruption problems and bad guys confirmed.
I have a new theory to replace my āIrohās going to die theoryā. Theyāve been showing us all season how Zuko isnāt really cut out for life on the run, whereas Iroh embraces it. I think theyāre driving to a separation between Zuko and Iroh. He may not have died, but narratively speaking Zuko and Iroh have to part ways permanently or semi-permanently for his character to grow. Iroh has been propping him up and supporting him this whole time, now itās time for Zuko to leave the nest and become his own person.
My new theory is that Iroh will enjoy his new life in Ba Sing Se so much that he elects to stay there permanently, whereas Zuko is too restless to do so. He canāt go back to the Fire Nation and the Earth Kingdom will not accept him, so his only choice is to join Team Avatar, where he will likely end up teaching Aang firebending.
And to expand further on a previous theory of mine, which was: Azula will kill or depose Ozai. Iāve accepted at this point that death is off the table. Kidās show and all that. But I noticed somethingā¦ lots of people were quick to say that Azula would never kill Ozai. But not one person has said she wouldnāt depose him in those refutations (unless Iām misremembering but I donāt think I am). Since you all know not to hint at things or spoil them, I think your eagerness to point out that she wonāt kill Ozai is an attempt to mislead me into thinking the whole theory is wrong so Iāll be surprised when she ends up deposing (not killing) him. I mean, I could be wrong but I have a strong feeling that the final villain is going to be Fire Lord Azula, with Ozai in exile somewhere (that would be fitting! The man who banishes his own son ends up being banished himself!).
Maybe that will even be the conclusion of Zukoās arc! While Aang goes off to save the world from Azula, Zuko splits up to confront Ozai himself! Where we are in the show right now, it really does feel like Azula is Aangās primary antagonist whereas Ozai is Zukoās primary antagonist.
By the way, from here on out, no confirming or denying my theories either way, okay? Let it unfold naturally, and let me figure things out on my own. I mean, whereās the fun in just giving me the answers?
And also, some of you could be a little nicer with your criticisms. I had to block someone last time I posted and I donāt want to do that anymore. Itās fine to disagree with me, itās fine to explain why you disagree with me. Hell, most of you do! I donāt mind that, I like that we all have different views of things even if I donāt agree. It makes things interesting! But donāt talk down to me, donāt use belittling language, donāt be disrespectful. Whenever I donāt like something about ATLA (or like something about NATLA) some of you seem to take it as a personal insult or something.
Just be polite, thatās all I ask.
Okay, Iāll see you same time next week probably!
2024.05.13 20:32 genZcommentary I watched NATLA before the cartoon and now I'm watching the cartoon. Here are my thoughts on Book 2 Episodes 12-13
Hello! Here we are again, back for another ATLA commentary.
Before we get started I do want to point out that Iām numbering and labeling episodes according to how they appear on Netflix. Episode 12, as I understand it, is actually two episodes. However, since theyāre presented as one thing here, thatās how Iām watching it.
Brief update on other projects: I thought Iād try watching the first Harry Potter movie, but realized itās two and a half hours long. Thatās, at the bare minimum, five hours of commentary writing. Soā¦ yeah, weāre gonna hold off on that lol Iām also considering watching a superhero/comic book show called The Boys, because I accidentally caught part of a trailer for it that my girlfriend was watching and it looks very interesting. Iāll be doing the new Game of Thrones commentary next, not sure when exactly.
Okay, letās go!
Episode 12- The Secret of the Fire Nation
Yeahā¦ Iām kind of surprised Aang is taking Appaās loss as well as he is, considering how he reacted last episode. Since Sokka is talking about walking to Ba Sing Se, I take it theyāre not going to be spending time looking for him? But then, didnāt the sandbenders say they sold him to a merchant from Ba Sing Se? Maybe heās there, and Aangās banking on that hope.
The cabbage merchant! Always a delight to see him and his cabbages! Also hilarious that a bunch of people are impersonating Aang (thought it probably would be less hilarious if any of them met Azula). If passports are necessary, how did Zuko and Iroh get tickets? Also, good on Toph for taking advantage of her privilege lol
Hey! I think thatās Suki! Her eyes are drawn really distinctively and her voice sounds familiar! Two seconds after pressing play: it is Suki! Donāt you just love my long winning streak of figuring things out right before they let us know? Lol
Well damn, Suki got her armor and makeup on real quick, didnāt she? Hmā¦ Sokkaās worried about her. I think Sukiās going to interpret that as him being sexist again but heās probably traumatized from losing Yue. Heās been through way too much to still be sexist. If he still had a misogynistic bone in his body, Toph would have beaten it out of him by now.
Holy shit! Nope, I would not be walking along a cliff path that narrow! I will build a rowboat and paddle my way to Ba Sing Se.
Toph is really carrying the team (and some refugees too) this episode.
Ow! Geez, that rejected hug hurt me lol Kataraās right though. Bottling up emotions just makes them worse in the long run. You have to allow yourself to feel bad sometimes. Granted, you canāt fly off the handle like he did last episode, but thatās a reaction. You can control your reactions, but you canāt control your feelings.
āItās a beautiful moon.ā āYeah, it really is.ā Okay, I know Sokka said last episode that Yue is the moon, but he was tripping on peyote. Does he actually believe that Yue is the moon now? Is Yue the moon now? I interpreted her death as he sacrificing herself to bring the moon spirit back to life, not to become the new moon spirit.
āWho is this guy? Is he taller than me?ā Dude, we were having a moment. Damn it, just kiss her! Well actually, the moonās right there so if Yue really did turn into the new moon spirit, it might be a tad awkward to kiss in front of her. But whatās he gonna do, only ever show intimacy during the day?
Of course Iroh believes in second chances. Heās the best. And also, heās living proof that some people deserve a second chance.
Is that the unagi?! I think thatās what itās called/spelled but I havenāt seen that episode in a while. It would be fitting if Suki and the sea serpent both share the same episodes lol No thatās not the unagi. Itās a different color. Umā¦ what exactly was Sokka planning to do if the sea serpent actually accepted his offer and ate Momo? Considering how he reacted to losing Appa, I donāt think Aang would be too happy with him.
Oh, now sheās making an ice bridge. Not as much of a flex as maintaining an air bubble so they plumb the depths but it is faster. Oh, Toph canāt see on ice. And she canāt swim? An earthbender not being able to swim feels like a stereotype for some reason, even though I have absolutely no reason to think that lol
āYou can go ahead and let me drown now.ā Thatās gonna be a favorite joke of mine, I just know it lol And Iām pretty sure this is probably a jumping point for a Sokka/Toph ship. What does the community call that? Soph? Tokka? (How old is Toph, anyway? Probably Aangās age, right? Thatāsā¦ probably not an appropriate ship then)
Baby Hope, eh? Probably not a super common name in this world.
Oh? Was that Aangās way of telling Katara he loves her without actually saying it? Aww. And hey, heās heading off on his own to search for Appa. Whichā¦ honestly kind of feels like he should have been doing that this whole time lol
Yes! Get some, Sokka! Wait, nevermind. I fucking hate that line. Ugh No! Iām not gonna be a bitter old lady on this watch-through! Theyāre kissing and itās very sweet and I love that for them!
Umā¦ thereās a giant metal dildo on the way to penetrate Ba Sing Se! Lol but seriously, how technologically advanced is the Fire Nation? A giant mobile drill of that scale would be a marvel of engineering even by our modern standards.
And this is why we love Azula. Sheās not just a scary villain, sheās a competent villain.
Yes! I love that they acknowledge Sokka as the āIdea Guyā!
Iroh has got rizz for days lol Iām kind of surprised he only ever had one son. Jet wants to recruit Zuko. Iām totally down for that! Theyāre such an interesting pair!
Okay, engineer Sokka figured it out. Itās all a little too easy, isnāt it?
Oh yeah, I guess this is a pretty high stakes battle for them, huh? If they lose Ba Sing Se, they basically lose the entire Earth Kingdom, right? Omashuās already fallen, the smaller villages and whatnot have no real defense. Ba Sing Se is the last big puzzle piece to world domination (aside from the water tribes, but theyāre so isolated theyāre not really a threat).
I love that Tophās nickname for Aang is Twinkle Toes. Also I laughed at the War Ministerās face when he was side-eyeing Azula just then. +Thatās the face of a man whoās about to be punished!
Ty Lee dives into the slurry after Katara and Sokka while Mai refuses. Yeah, Mai is the weak link here in Ozaiās Angels (I love that name, by the way).
She beat him! Heās unconscious! Okay, well not anymore lol Seeā¦ that right there was hubris (actually, it was kidās show writing but whatever)! He was out for like fifteen seconds. She should have roasted him where he lay instead of picking him up and gloating.
Another fight with Azula ends in a draw with neither one beating the other! Iām starting to get a little peeved with all this edging lol but that was great! Azula is an absolute beast!
So Hopeās probably going to grow up in pretty interesting times!
Umā¦ is Ba Sing Se a city or is it a little walled country? Cuz all I see are farms and plains!
Katara, I love you, but youāre wrong. Team Avatar is going to catch on because itās awesome, and thatās that.
Episode 13- City of Walls and Secrets
Walls inside that help maintain order? You mean walls that protect the rich and elite from the dirty poors? Lol Oh, Katara just confirmed it. They pen up all the poor people into a walled ghetto.
Toph knows whatās up. Joo Dee is purposefully brushing Sokka off and distracting the group. Iām not sure why at the moment, but something is clearly up.
Someone important is trying to keep them under constant surveillance and prevent them from seeing the Earth King. In NATLA, there were spies in Omashu. Since Ba Sing Se is much bigger and more important, I imagine itās riddled with Fire Nation spies as well, and somebody high ranking might be a traitor.
Itās lucky that Iroh borrowed his neighborās spark rocks, but why would he refrain from firebending in what he assumes is privacy? Unless he knows heās being watched.
The lost boys- I mean, freedom fighters are turning on Peter Pa- I mean, Jet. The weird thing isā¦ heās right! They are firebenders! But his behavior still isnāt healthy!
This Long Feng guy is cultural minister to the king, which means heās probably the bad guy! And also we havenāt met any other high ranking government officials with names, so heās currently the only option lol
Yeahā¦ canāt blame them for arresting Jet. He did look like a crazy person.
The Dai Liās specific brand of earthbending is very cool! It almost doesnāt seem like bending at all, if that makes sense. The stones they use are like a part of their own body. And of course Long Feng is their leader.
Okay I get the king is just a puppet and Long Feng is the real rule of the country, but I still donāt understand why he doesnāt allow mention of the war in the city. I mean, itās common knowledge! A significant portion of their population are literally refugees fleeing war! Who doesnāt know
Ohā¦ is it the king? Does the king just not know thereās a war happening and Long Feng keeps it from him so he can stay in charge? I mean, thatās still a stretch but it would explain why he doesnāt want Team Avatar talking to the king.
I didnāt think Joo Dee could be any scarier but here we are! This episode almost has horror movie vibes.
Concluding thoughts: This was a fantastic couple/throuple of episodes! I loved seeing Suki again, and I really enjoyed how the refugee subplot ties so perfectly in with Iroh and Zuko. The whole drill sequence was probably the best āactionā the show has had thus far and thatās saying something. Itās also nice to have my suspicions that the Earth Kingdom has its own corruption problems and bad guys confirmed.
I have a new theory to replace my āIrohās going to die theoryā. Theyāve been showing us all season how Zuko isnāt really cut out for life on the run, whereas Iroh embraces it. I think theyāre driving to a separation between Zuko and Iroh. He may not have died, but narratively speaking Zuko and Iroh have to part ways permanently or semi-permanently for his character to grow. Iroh has been propping him up and supporting him this whole time, now itās time for Zuko to leave the nest and become his own person.
My new theory is that Iroh will enjoy his new life in Ba Sing Se so much that he elects to stay there permanently, whereas Zuko is too restless to do so. He canāt go back to the Fire Nation and the Earth Kingdom will not accept him, so his only choice is to join Team Avatar, where he will likely end up teaching Aang firebending.
And to expand further on a previous theory of mine, which was: Azula will kill or depose Ozai. Iāve accepted at this point that death is off the table. Kidās show and all that. But I noticed somethingā¦ lots of people were quick to say that Azula would never kill Ozai. But not one person has said she wouldnāt depose him in those refutations (unless Iām misremembering but I donāt think I am). Since you all know not to hint at things or spoil them, I think your eagerness to point out that she wonāt kill Ozai is an attempt to mislead me into thinking the whole theory is wrong so Iāll be surprised when she ends up deposing (not killing) him. I mean, I could be wrong but I have a strong feeling that the final villain is going to be Fire Lord Azula, with Ozai in exile somewhere (that would be fitting! The man who banishes his own son ends up being banished himself!).
Maybe that will even be the conclusion of Zukoās arc! While Aang goes off to save the world from Azula, Zuko splits up to confront Ozai himself! Where we are in the show right now, it really does feel like Azula is Aangās primary antagonist whereas Ozai is Zukoās primary antagonist.
By the way, from here on out, no confirming or denying my theories either way, okay? Let it unfold naturally, and let me figure things out on my own. I mean, whereās the fun in just giving me the answers?
And also, some of you could be a little nicer with your criticisms. I had to block someone last time I posted and I donāt want to do that anymore. Itās fine to disagree with me, itās fine to explain why you disagree with me. Hell, most of you do! I donāt mind that, I like that we all have different views of things even if I donāt agree. It makes things interesting! But donāt talk down to me, donāt use belittling language, donāt be disrespectful. Whenever I donāt like something about ATLA (or like something about NATLA) some of you seem to take it as a personal insult or something.
Just be polite, thatās all I ask.
Okay, Iāll see you same time next week probably!
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Before we get started I do want to point out that Iām numbering and labeling episodes according to how they appear on Netflix. Episode 12, as I understand it, is actually two episodes. However, since theyāre presented as one thing here, thatās how Iām watching it.
Brief update on other projects: I thought Iād try watching the first Harry Potter movie, but realized itās two and a half hours long. Thatās, at the bare minimum, five hours of commentary writing. Soā¦ yeah, weāre gonna hold off on that lol Iām also considering watching a superhero/comic book show called The Boys, because I accidentally caught part of a trailer for it that my girlfriend was watching and it looks very interesting. Iāll be doing the new Game of Thrones commentary next, not sure when exactly.
Okay, letās go!
Episode 12- The Secret of the Fire Nation
- Well thatās a heck of a title! I hope we learn something juicy!
Yeahā¦ Iām kind of surprised Aang is taking Appaās loss as well as he is, considering how he reacted last episode. Since Sokka is talking about walking to Ba Sing Se, I take it theyāre not going to be spending time looking for him? But then, didnāt the sandbenders say they sold him to a merchant from Ba Sing Se? Maybe heās there, and Aangās banking on that hope.
- I know I keep applying real-world logic to a cartoon show, but wouldnāt Ba Sing Se get awfully crowded if theyāre constantly taking in refugees from the rest of the Earth Kingdom? Iroh put the city under siege for almost two years. What if the Fire Nation does that again? More mouths to feed makes starvation quicker!
The cabbage merchant! Always a delight to see him and his cabbages! Also hilarious that a bunch of people are impersonating Aang (thought it probably would be less hilarious if any of them met Azula). If passports are necessary, how did Zuko and Iroh get tickets? Also, good on Toph for taking advantage of her privilege lol
Hey! I think thatās Suki! Her eyes are drawn really distinctively and her voice sounds familiar! Two seconds after pressing play: it is Suki! Donāt you just love my long winning streak of figuring things out right before they let us know? Lol
- Glad to see ATLA Suki appreciates Sokkaās muscles just as much as NATLA Suki lol
Well damn, Suki got her armor and makeup on real quick, didnāt she? Hmā¦ Sokkaās worried about her. I think Sukiās going to interpret that as him being sexist again but heās probably traumatized from losing Yue. Heās been through way too much to still be sexist. If he still had a misogynistic bone in his body, Toph would have beaten it out of him by now.
- Well the Serpentās Pass looks terrifying. Also, this pregnant lady took one look at some scratched graffiti saying āAbandon Hopeā and immediately started crying, saying āHow can we abandon hope? Itās all we have!ā Likeā¦ come on, lady lol Just because you see graffiti telling you to do something doesnāt mean you have to, otherwise I would have called quite a few people for a good time by now.
Holy shit! Nope, I would not be walking along a cliff path that narrow! I will build a rowboat and paddle my way to Ba Sing Se.
Toph is really carrying the team (and some refugees too) this episode.
- Thereās a fine line between being protective and being smothering and Sokka has hopped, jumped, and skipped right over it.
Ow! Geez, that rejected hug hurt me lol Kataraās right though. Bottling up emotions just makes them worse in the long run. You have to allow yourself to feel bad sometimes. Granted, you canāt fly off the handle like he did last episode, but thatās a reaction. You can control your reactions, but you canāt control your feelings.
āItās a beautiful moon.ā āYeah, it really is.ā Okay, I know Sokka said last episode that Yue is the moon, but he was tripping on peyote. Does he actually believe that Yue is the moon now? Is Yue the moon now? I interpreted her death as he sacrificing herself to bring the moon spirit back to life, not to become the new moon spirit.
āWho is this guy? Is he taller than me?ā Dude, we were having a moment. Damn it, just kiss her! Well actually, the moonās right there so if Yue really did turn into the new moon spirit, it might be a tad awkward to kiss in front of her. But whatās he gonna do, only ever show intimacy during the day?
- Umā¦ Iām probably reading too much into this Smellerbee scene with Iroh and Longshot and Iām almost hesitant to say what Iām thinking because I can just imagine the backlash I could get for voicing it. And itās not like ATLA has had great LGBTQ representation up to this point, soā¦ Yeah, Iām probably just seeing things that arenāt there.
Of course Iroh believes in second chances. Heās the best. And also, heās living proof that some people deserve a second chance.
- Uhā¦ Katara parting the sea while leading refugees to safety invokes a certain comparison, doesnāt it? But can I just say that I love how her solution to crossing the gap is to literally walk through the ocean instead of making a raft out of ice and floating across. She just never misses an opportunity to flex on everyone, does she? Lol
Is that the unagi?! I think thatās what itās called/spelled but I havenāt seen that episode in a while. It would be fitting if Suki and the sea serpent both share the same episodes lol No thatās not the unagi. Itās a different color. Umā¦ what exactly was Sokka planning to do if the sea serpent actually accepted his offer and ate Momo? Considering how he reacted to losing Appa, I donāt think Aang would be too happy with him.
Oh, now sheās making an ice bridge. Not as much of a flex as maintaining an air bubble so they plumb the depths but it is faster. Oh, Toph canāt see on ice. And she canāt swim? An earthbender not being able to swim feels like a stereotype for some reason, even though I have absolutely no reason to think that lol
āYou can go ahead and let me drown now.ā Thatās gonna be a favorite joke of mine, I just know it lol And Iām pretty sure this is probably a jumping point for a Sokka/Toph ship. What does the community call that? Soph? Tokka? (How old is Toph, anyway? Probably Aangās age, right? Thatāsā¦ probably not an appropriate ship then)
- Why does Ba Sing Seās wall remind me of The Wall from Game of Thrones? Obviously not made of ice though lol
- Like I said earlier, ATLA isnāt heavy on the LGBTQ representation, but I swear Iām picking up on some tension and chemistry between Jet and Zuko (Juko? Jeko? Zet?). And now half of Jetās little group is an LGBTQ allegory for me lol Even the dialogue between Jet and Zuko in this scene is slightly suggestive.
Baby Hope, eh? Probably not a super common name in this world.
Oh? Was that Aangās way of telling Katara he loves her without actually saying it? Aww. And hey, heās heading off on his own to search for Appa. Whichā¦ honestly kind of feels like he should have been doing that this whole time lol
Yes! Get some, Sokka! Wait, nevermind. I fucking hate that line. Ugh No! Iām not gonna be a bitter old lady on this watch-through! Theyāre kissing and itās very sweet and I love that for them!
Umā¦ thereās a giant metal dildo on the way to penetrate Ba Sing Se! Lol but seriously, how technologically advanced is the Fire Nation? A giant mobile drill of that scale would be a marvel of engineering even by our modern standards.
- Well hey, thereās the title card letting me know when the next episode starts.
And this is why we love Azula. Sheās not just a scary villain, sheās a competent villain.
- And the Earth Kingdom general shares the War Ministerās hubris. Why are the people in charge always the worst people to be in charge? Also, I love that Toph is the one to point out that Iroh broke through the wall.
Yes! I love that they acknowledge Sokka as the āIdea Guyā!
Iroh has got rizz for days lol Iām kind of surprised he only ever had one son. Jet wants to recruit Zuko. Iām totally down for that! Theyāre such an interesting pair!
- I really love that Katara, whose probably the best waterbender in the world at this point, respects Ty Lee enough to recognize how dangerous she is. And Sokka had an idea! Theyāre going to take down the drill from the inside. Because how the hell else are they going to stop something that big?
Okay, engineer Sokka figured it out. Itās all a little too easy, isnāt it?
- Ah shit, Jet just realized the truth, because Iroh used firebending to heat up his tea lol I think heās getting a little too relaxed.
Oh yeah, I guess this is a pretty high stakes battle for them, huh? If they lose Ba Sing Se, they basically lose the entire Earth Kingdom, right? Omashuās already fallen, the smaller villages and whatnot have no real defense. Ba Sing Se is the last big puzzle piece to world domination (aside from the water tribes, but theyāre so isolated theyāre not really a threat).
I love that Tophās nickname for Aang is Twinkle Toes. Also I laughed at the War Ministerās face when he was side-eyeing Azula just then. +Thatās the face of a man whoās about to be punished!
- lol Sokkaās the only one with more rizz than Iroh! Maybe a legitimate battle strategy here would be to woo Ty Lee into switching sides? Aside from Azula she seems to be the most dangerous one. No offense to Mai, but she is kind of the odd woman out here.
Ty Lee dives into the slurry after Katara and Sokka while Mai refuses. Yeah, Mai is the weak link here in Ozaiās Angels (I love that name, by the way).
- Did Aang seriously think the general was going to hear him from that high up? Lol Tophās helping Katara bend the slurry (how convenient that itās both water and earth!). Ty Leeās still trapped in it and the drill is about to blow. If I hadnāt learned my lesson on the last post, Iād probably be worried she might die in the explosion. But this is a kidās show, sheāll be fine.
She beat him! Heās unconscious! Okay, well not anymore lol Seeā¦ that right there was hubris (actually, it was kidās show writing but whatever)! He was out for like fifteen seconds. She should have roasted him where he lay instead of picking him up and gloating.
Another fight with Azula ends in a draw with neither one beating the other! Iām starting to get a little peeved with all this edging lol but that was great! Azula is an absolute beast!
- Okay, the way Aang hammered that rock spike into the drill was pretty epic. Maiās āWe lostā (and thank you for your contribution to the fight, Mai lol) is interesting. Itās true, they did lose. Not in the combat sense, Aang couldnāt beat Azula, but he didnāt have to. He just had to hold her off. Maybe thatās kind of a metaphor for the Fire Nation military in general. Itās very powerful, but itās also marred by incompetence and weaknesses. Many of its generals are prideful and blind to their own weaknesses, or just outright incompetent. Look at this fight: even Mai just kind of gave up halfway through. If Ty Lee wasnāt trapped in the slurry, she might very well have been able to beat Katara, Sokka, and Toph, especially since they donāt Appa this time to bail them out. And if Mai had been with her, she might have been to break Kataraās concentration with a thrown weapon, thus freeing Ty Lee from the slurry.
- Looks like Jetās going to be causing a problem for Iroh and Zuko. I wonder if his relationship with them is whatās going to finally let him realize that not all Fire Nation people are inherently evil?
So Hopeās probably going to grow up in pretty interesting times!
Umā¦ is Ba Sing Se a city or is it a little walled country? Cuz all I see are farms and plains!
Katara, I love you, but youāre wrong. Team Avatar is going to catch on because itās awesome, and thatās that.
Episode 13- City of Walls and Secrets
- Oh, thereās an inner wall. So Ba Sing Se is kind of like the country in Attack on Titan! Oh yeah, in all of the excitement I almost forgot about Appa. Seriously, how many episodes has he been missing now? Damn, now thatās a city!
Walls inside that help maintain order? You mean walls that protect the rich and elite from the dirty poors? Lol Oh, Katara just confirmed it. They pen up all the poor people into a walled ghetto.
- lol when Irohās talking about someone bringing home a lady friend, does he mean himself? Or Zuko? It is really interesting how their views of Ba Sing Se differ though. Irohās talking about getting a home, socializing, building a life, and heās even found them jobs! Zuko sees the same situation as a prison.
Toph knows whatās up. Joo Dee is purposefully brushing Sokka off and distracting the group. Iām not sure why at the moment, but something is clearly up.
- Of course theyāre going to work in a tea shop! Lol Zukoās right btw, all tea is hot leaf juice. Well, except for the teas that are hot root juice.
Someone important is trying to keep them under constant surveillance and prevent them from seeing the Earth King. In NATLA, there were spies in Omashu. Since Ba Sing Se is much bigger and more important, I imagine itās riddled with Fire Nation spies as well, and somebody high ranking might be a traitor.
- Joo Dee is kind of scary lol and clearly the citizens are terrified of her. But whatās interesting to me is that sheās preventing them from giving information about Appa, which suggests that whoever is stopping them from seeing the Earth King also has Appa. But why? What would be the point of keeping Aang away from Appa? Is it to restrict his mobility and make him easier to capture?
Itās lucky that Iroh borrowed his neighborās spark rocks, but why would he refrain from firebending in what he assumes is privacy? Unless he knows heās being watched.
- Huh, is the kingās pet bear the first normal animal on the show? Lol I am digging this undercover plan though.
The lost boys- I mean, freedom fighters are turning on Peter Pa- I mean, Jet. The weird thing isā¦ heās right! They are firebenders! But his behavior still isnāt healthy!
- Okay, letās go! Jetās hurling accusations and attacking them in public! And now Zukoās fighting back with swords. Itās the duel of the dual-wielders! Honestly, this is probably good for Zuko. He needs to blow off some steam after everything heās been through.
This Long Feng guy is cultural minister to the king, which means heās probably the bad guy! And also we havenāt met any other high ranking government officials with names, so heās currently the only option lol
- Geez, Zuko straight up intended to decapitate Jet right there. If Jet were a little slower, he would have! Man, I hope they do this fight scene in NATLA.
Yeahā¦ canāt blame them for arresting Jet. He did look like a crazy person.
The Dai Liās specific brand of earthbending is very cool! It almost doesnāt seem like bending at all, if that makes sense. The stones they use are like a part of their own body. And of course Long Feng is their leader.
Okay I get the king is just a puppet and Long Feng is the real rule of the country, but I still donāt understand why he doesnāt allow mention of the war in the city. I mean, itās common knowledge! A significant portion of their population are literally refugees fleeing war! Who doesnāt know
Ohā¦ is it the king? Does the king just not know thereās a war happening and Long Feng keeps it from him so he can stay in charge? I mean, thatās still a stretch but it would explain why he doesnāt want Team Avatar talking to the king.
- Jet is being hypnotized. Also, I do want to point out that I have seen āThere is no (whatever) in Ba Sing Seā many times in the wild lol itās nice to see where it comes from!
I didnāt think Joo Dee could be any scarier but here we are! This episode almost has horror movie vibes.
Concluding thoughts: This was a fantastic couple/throuple of episodes! I loved seeing Suki again, and I really enjoyed how the refugee subplot ties so perfectly in with Iroh and Zuko. The whole drill sequence was probably the best āactionā the show has had thus far and thatās saying something. Itās also nice to have my suspicions that the Earth Kingdom has its own corruption problems and bad guys confirmed.
I have a new theory to replace my āIrohās going to die theoryā. Theyāve been showing us all season how Zuko isnāt really cut out for life on the run, whereas Iroh embraces it. I think theyāre driving to a separation between Zuko and Iroh. He may not have died, but narratively speaking Zuko and Iroh have to part ways permanently or semi-permanently for his character to grow. Iroh has been propping him up and supporting him this whole time, now itās time for Zuko to leave the nest and become his own person.
My new theory is that Iroh will enjoy his new life in Ba Sing Se so much that he elects to stay there permanently, whereas Zuko is too restless to do so. He canāt go back to the Fire Nation and the Earth Kingdom will not accept him, so his only choice is to join Team Avatar, where he will likely end up teaching Aang firebending.
And to expand further on a previous theory of mine, which was: Azula will kill or depose Ozai. Iāve accepted at this point that death is off the table. Kidās show and all that. But I noticed somethingā¦ lots of people were quick to say that Azula would never kill Ozai. But not one person has said she wouldnāt depose him in those refutations (unless Iām misremembering but I donāt think I am). Since you all know not to hint at things or spoil them, I think your eagerness to point out that she wonāt kill Ozai is an attempt to mislead me into thinking the whole theory is wrong so Iāll be surprised when she ends up deposing (not killing) him. I mean, I could be wrong but I have a strong feeling that the final villain is going to be Fire Lord Azula, with Ozai in exile somewhere (that would be fitting! The man who banishes his own son ends up being banished himself!).
Maybe that will even be the conclusion of Zukoās arc! While Aang goes off to save the world from Azula, Zuko splits up to confront Ozai himself! Where we are in the show right now, it really does feel like Azula is Aangās primary antagonist whereas Ozai is Zukoās primary antagonist.
By the way, from here on out, no confirming or denying my theories either way, okay? Let it unfold naturally, and let me figure things out on my own. I mean, whereās the fun in just giving me the answers?
And also, some of you could be a little nicer with your criticisms. I had to block someone last time I posted and I donāt want to do that anymore. Itās fine to disagree with me, itās fine to explain why you disagree with me. Hell, most of you do! I donāt mind that, I like that we all have different views of things even if I donāt agree. It makes things interesting! But donāt talk down to me, donāt use belittling language, donāt be disrespectful. Whenever I donāt like something about ATLA (or like something about NATLA) some of you seem to take it as a personal insult or something.
Just be polite, thatās all I ask.
Okay, Iāll see you same time next week probably!
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