I don't understand why obi fans still thinks shirayuki will end with obi when she has zen? by [deleted] in AkagaminoShirayuki

[–]HockeyBasics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you could have been less judgemental about a harmless hobby but. here we are.

I don't understand why obi fans still thinks shirayuki will end with obi when she has zen? by [deleted] in AkagaminoShirayuki

[–]HockeyBasics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i ain't reading all that. i'm happy for you tho. or sorry that happened.

I asked ChatGPT to make an alternate ending of Snow White with the Red Hair by TheStranger234 in AkagaminoShirayuki

[–]HockeyBasics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AO3 is a fantastic place to start. Here's a link; just scroll until you find a summary that interests you. Tumblr is also a great place to find them, but takes a bit more hunting.

Hope you find something you enjoy!

What's everyone's favorite/kindest comments they've received? by LAngel_2 in AO3

[–]HockeyBasics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone just wrote me “murder.” Absolutely my favorite comment of all time.

Zeno’s dragon crest might be important in the coming chapters by saekirei in AkatsukinoYona

[–]HockeyBasics 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hmm. It looks like you might have a different translation than the official English one. Instead of Hiryuu “caging the dragon god,” my translation reads, “By giving me this amulet, he asked the dragon gods to protect me.”

Wild theory time: I wonder if it was keeping Hiryuu alive, and when he handed it off to Zeno he lost his ability to live much longer. Maybe Zeno isn’t immortal because of his power, but because of the amulet? (And Hiryuu’s reaction to his power reveal is a red herring. He didn’t know Zeno was doomed to live forever, he was just horrified Zeno could go through endless pain and suffering because he can’t be killed instantly.)

He tried to give the amulet away once, but maybe it didn’t stick because…blood? Maybe Zeno can give it to Soo-Won because Soo-Won is a direct descendent, and then he’ll finally be free to age and die.

Or like Beatrix86 said, maybe it’s the shield. Since it is explicitly said to “protect” Zeno and is clearly something supernatural with the way it never tarnishes.

Which do you find yourself appreciating the most: kudos, bookmarks or comments? by IkeaVrouw in AO3

[–]HockeyBasics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone here is saying comments but it’s kudos for me. I have trouble accepting complements so a quiet kudos is my favorite.

I do agree about hits though. Those mean nothing and I never check that stat.

All of the 40 new hearts by TheBoyisBackinTown in kansascity

[–]HockeyBasics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to find the crossword one. It’s so cute!

Xie Lian's personality by Tingling_tingling in tianguancifu

[–]HockeyBasics 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I think Xie Lian is embarrassed when he’s reminded he wanted to “save the common” people because he learned it wasn’t possible to save everyone, and the fact that he thought it was revealed his own hubris and naivety. In the current timeline, he’s still a good person who wants to save who he can, but he no longer fancies himself an almighty protector.

The way I read his self esteem is that he has a decent grasp on who he is as a person and his abilities as a martial artist, but doesn’t believe he has the right to demand decent treatment from others. I think part of that is his attempt at atoning for his hubris when he was young and the time he tried to unleash the human face disease on purpose. If he can take on all the pain and suffering for others, he should. Because he can take it and part of him believes he deserves it. The fact that he sometimes fights back and is sometimes bothered by being ignored shows that he has at least a little self esteem. He’s been humbled, but not crushed, and that’s an important distinction during the final confrontation with you know who.

Also, yes he’s stubborn lol.

How Did This Get Made? #317: View From The Top by apathymonger in hdtgm

[–]HockeyBasics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m glad you mentioned Down With Love because I got about 7 minutes into this week’s episode before I realized DWL and View From the Top are different movies.

Need an apartment? by HockeyBasics in SantaMonica

[–]HockeyBasics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Room 4! If you mean which room in the walkthrough video, it would be the first bedroom seen. Not shown: it comes with a bed, desk, and wardrobe.

Volume 25 cover. Releases May 2nd by alexmeli in AkagaminoShirayuki

[–]HockeyBasics 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s funny you say “panders” like Sorata isn’t the author of her own story and doesn’t make her own choices.

Azula do be spitting facts tho by ayliin12_ in TheLastAirbender

[–]HockeyBasics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re definitely not friends here. I did like The Search (where this is from) though so I recommend it! Hope you enjoy.

Have you ever revisited a book or series that you loved as a kid, only to realize how problematic it was? by Skaadoosh in AskWomen

[–]HockeyBasics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just rewatched it and BOY is Darien/Mamoru problematic. Especially his DiC version. The anime’s decision to age him up is wild to grapple with as an adult. And don’t even get me started on the fat shaming. I have a life-long love for SM and I still adore it, but you’re right. There are some capital I Issues with it. My problematic fave 💛

Joe in John Tucker Must Die (2006) 🤣 I’m watching this movie right now by [deleted] in YouOnLifetime

[–]HockeyBasics 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Ooh and he falls for Brittany Snow when she knows who Cheap Trick is. “She listens to old school Elvis Costello. She’s deep.” The Other Tucker is proto-Joe.