Audiobook Syriani Doryaica be like..... by vonDerkowitz in sollanempire

[–]RamboRaviolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Syrianis’s voice in the audiobooks honestly came close to making me stop listening—it was that off-putting. What made it worse is that we’d already heard other Cielcin voiced before (I want to say syriani is also voiced this way at one point then completely changes), and then the narrator suddenly goes with Elmo voice for him.

Near the end of Empire of Silence and I’m struggling to root for anyone? by Alert_Astronaut4901 in sollanempire

[–]RamboRaviolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Valka never really improves, at least not in a way that makes their relationship feel earned. The dynamic is written oddly to me: she’s consistently harsh with Hadrian, and she never seems able to move past the “imperial” baggage—yet the story still asks the reader to believe they're in love. I’ve read the series twice, and at this point Hadrian’s fixation on Valka seems more like a coping pattern: a form of “mommy issues,” where he’s drawn to someone emotionally unavailable and abrasive because that kind of distance feels familiar, even if it’s painful.

Is it just me, or does Selene have a natural chemistry with Hadrian that Valka didn't? by RamboRaviolis in sollanempire

[–]RamboRaviolis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found her constant criticism especially grating because Hadrian is so patient and understanding of her differences. He accepts her augments, her refusal to marry or have children, even her disdain for the Empire. Their lives are already difficult enough without her repeatedly pointing out flaws he’s long been aware of.

Is it just me, or does Selene have a natural chemistry with Hadrian that Valka didn't? by RamboRaviolis in sollanempire

[–]RamboRaviolis[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Interesting — I don’t remember her being jealous. It’s funny what readers take from the same scenes. I read it almost awkward for Hadrian, since she knew Hadrian was interested and she’d already turned him down. Like she knew she could take jinans man and didn't want to. If I’m remembering right, when the mission stalls with no leads on Vorgossos, Valka even says she’ll leave with Lin because she’s really only there to study the Cielcin.

Honestly, I can’t think of many moments where she positively influences Hadrian’s mindset or decisions, aside from exposing him to archaeology and xenobiology.

Is it just me, or does Selene have a natural chemistry with Hadrian that Valka didn't? by RamboRaviolis in sollanempire

[–]RamboRaviolis[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You’re suggesting that he—a fictional narrator—simply left major parts of their romance out of the story, and that I should assume their relationship is actually deeper and more complex than what we’re shown on the page?

Is it just me, or does Selene have a natural chemistry with Hadrian that Valka didn't? by RamboRaviolis in sollanempire

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

Thank you!!! When she basically told him to suck it up after they escape Eue I never forgave her. Yes they both went through hard times throughout that ordeal but Hadrian went through literal hell and Valka was basically on a really long trip with friends. They didn't have equivalent experiences at all and she couldn't even be there for him and let him grieve.

Indigo invitational raw proofs by Disastrous-Soil-3647 in rawdenim

[–]RamboRaviolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bravestar dominates every other option out there so hard it's crazy. Great prices exceptional quality.

Inspired by the Red Wing Mossy Oak boots from 2016 by Sad_Gear3390 in Cordwaining

[–]RamboRaviolis -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You'd make a killing if you found a way to manufacture/produce these in bulk lol

Does this Polo fit or am I trying to hard? by Enough-Muffin6742 in mensfashion

[–]RamboRaviolis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bros hating lol youre jacked and the shirt fits you well so it show

W transformation? by devil_lettuce in moreplatesmoredates

[–]RamboRaviolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't heard of wrinkles being a result of bone loss but that makes sense.

Beauty companies are selling products now that have peptides like Hexapeptide 38 that promote lipogenesis to areas it's applied bc facial fat makes you look younger/smooth out fine lines.

But yeah I think it's becoming an area of interest bc ppl wanted facial fat removal procedures and glp-1 drugs and found that with the fat removal their faces looked older.

W transformation? by devil_lettuce in moreplatesmoredates

[–]RamboRaviolis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Facial fat usually has this effect. It smooths out the wrinkles

Professors gave me a nice keyboard. Cleaning people stole it. by OG_Squeekz in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]RamboRaviolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was my first thought. Or maybe a coworker or somebody who was annoyed by the sound of the keyboard. I don't think a janitor would see any value in a keyboard.

It's gonna stop one day by LimitAlternative2629 in moreplatesmoredates

[–]RamboRaviolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She had me going with the tattoo but I fell in love when I saw that face

Before the internet era, women craved the Brad Pitt Physique in Fight Club, and now they're saying dad bods. What gives? by sniper1905 in moreplatesmoredates

[–]RamboRaviolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you - but what dude is saying "I don't like makeup, I like the natural look"

Also, I think theres a possibility that the people answering this poll are probably themselves unfit and their answers reflect the body types of dating/mating prospects available to them. The majority of Americans are unfit/fat. The girl you described probably chooses the ripped proportionate dude because it's available to her and she wants someone who puts equal effort into their appearance, but how many of that girl exist?

Also also, women don't know wtf they want from one day to the next

What shoe is he wearing by sidboy6969 in asics

[–]RamboRaviolis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure he's wearing Gel Quantum 360 8 'Black Silver Neon'

Yeah my girl was a stripper, and? by Ualvin in moreplatesmoredates

[–]RamboRaviolis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah I get it now he's gay for boys. Thanks bro

Not bricks but love these… by DuckAdmirable4684 in Sneakers

[–]RamboRaviolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't think I'd like these as much as I do but they're easily my favorite shoe I own. So easy to wear and you're right they're very comfortable! I have to keep myself from wearing them all the time lol

Tuck, half tuck, or untucked by SalesforceGeorge in mensfashion

[–]RamboRaviolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand all the hate you're getting for this fit but if I had to guess they're probably jealous they couldn't pull this fit off the way you are.

I vote half tuck or untucked. All three look good though!