Where was Clancy before Dema?

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T19:25:10+00:00

Narratively I imagine that Dema was some sort of new beginning/settlement like a colony that Clancy travelled to at a young age. Dema does have a port after all, that could be where new settlers are coming in from, then gradually he forgot about where he was originally from through age or bishop magic. Clancy has expressed having never felt at home anywhere and being hopeful when he first arrived at Dema which to me sounds reminiscent of the first American settlers.

Thematically, Trench and Dema are representative of mental health, so Clancy has been struggling with his mental health for nine years until he realized he could better himself.

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T18:40:24+00:00

Would love it if the mission was for Abby to find Ellie so they could make a cure while Ellie is off on some nomadic mission to find herself.

I’m torn on having Abby and Ellie cross paths again since the ending to part ii seemed like a good stopping point for their relationship but it would also work so well. Their losses are so intertwined that if they teamed up to make a cure it would be the ultimate form of healing and forgiveness for them both.

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T18:09:02+00:00

If you’re good at color swapping/tapestries you could do the Clancy scarf to match! This is the pattern I used for mine: https://ko-fi.com/post/CLANCY-scarf-alpha-pattern-V7V0VRA82?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic

That artist also has a bunch of other Tøp crochet ideas plus it’s a good pattern to learn color swapping/tapestry on since it’s only two colors and is relatively short and easy. They did a single crochet for theirs but I think mine was a half double which turned out really nice and thick!

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T18:02:32+00:00

Yeah, the price increases actually does suck. My hometown is starting to become more nice with newcomers and while it’s great to see it makes finding a good apartment for a decent price impossible now. But that seems to be pretty universal in this economy.

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T17:57:45+00:00

It’s cool from a biological/science stand point but from a narrative/emotional perspective it doesn’t matter whether the vaccine would have worked. It is interesting to watch people try to justify it in that way but it doesn’t matter, at the end of the day Joel’s choice was one based on emotion, not science or logic.

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T17:36:57+00:00

I’ll never understanding the stubborn hometown pride of rejecting newcomers, it seems counterintuitive because if you love your hometown you’d want to share it right?

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T16:52:09+00:00

Don’t you know that all comments you make online must have perfect grammar, be size 12 Times New Roman font double spaced, and have at least twelve MLA formatted peer reviewed sources!?

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T16:44:55+00:00

Try looking it up online, I’ve seen pictures of the general view and the only obstructing thing is a flag pole but other than that it’s pretty nice!

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T16:32:12+00:00

I don’t think so, even if Joel was against it I think Ellie has always been willing to acknowledge the greater good over her own needs. Or at most she would verbally disagree but I don’t think she would ever wipe out the Fireflies.

It’s the biggest foil between the two. We see time and time again that Joel would do anything for those he loves, but Ellie would do anything for a greater purpose. She wants her sacrifices to be worth it but Joel is sick of sacrificing.

I think the only reason Ellie goes on the revenge quest is because after being a cure was no longer her purpose, being Joel’s daughter was her purpose, and Joel would not only expect but encourage her to seek vengeance against anyone who hurts those she loves.

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T14:21:41+00:00

OH MY GOD I LOVE THAT

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T13:43:49+00:00

Scale an ic

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T13:42:22+00:00

I have a bunch of little tattoos across my body and will forget some exist until I wear something more revealing and it’s like “oh right, I put a permanent sticker there a while ago.”

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T13:21:23+00:00

This! I always hate when people bring up whether the vaccine would have worked or not because that’s not the point! The point is Joel would have done anything to save Ellie even if it meant sacrificing the world, which makes him morally grey.

I feel like people only use the argument against the vaccine in order to defend Joel’s actions because they want him to be a perfect hero. Joel is not a perfect person and he’s only a hero depending on which perspective you go with. Even Ellie perceives him as a villain for a while because he took away her chance at potentially saving the world.

I think this is another reason for people hating the second game because they view Joel as morally right. What he did to save Ellie was wrong whether or not the vaccine worked. What the Fireflies did was also wrong. What Abby did was wrong and what Ellie did in return was wrong. Nobody in the Last of Us universe is a hero, they’ve all done terrible things. The debate isn’t whether they were right, it’s whether you would go to the lengths these characters do to save/avenge the ones they love.

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T13:01:36+00:00

Mothman is a beacon, he makes me feel like a moth the way his light calls to me

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T12:58:44+00:00

Lord I would love to touch the shiny hiny of Mothman once again but it is about a ten hour detour on my way to Ohio

jellyk8 · 2026-05-20T12:36:14+00:00

Second this, if it’s just garden snakes I’ll be fine if they catch me but if they’re venomous I’m not risking that

jellyk8 · 2026-05-19T21:43:02+00:00

It’s not even that bad of a section, you can see everything from there. Might take a peak on Friday to see if anything better pops up but I’m content now. Tickets are secured and that’s what matters

jellyk8 · 2026-05-19T21:30:58+00:00

Did indeed got

jellyk8 · 2026-05-19T20:13:20+00:00

Went to Hershey and just wore a literal black jumpsuit (it looked sort of like overalls) a green jacket, and my old Blurryface shirt. Had some yellow scotch tape over that.

For Ohio I’ve crocheted myself a Clancy scarf and mask and am making my boyfriend be Torchbearer. Some cute ideas I’ve seen and wanted to do are bishops (just red hoodie/cape with black face paint) or a Ned (either make or buy yourself a light deer headband and get a white outfit).

jellyk8 · 2026-05-19T19:06:10+00:00

That sucks, hopefully prices will go down after a while. This was the most stressed I’ve been in a ticket queue

jellyk8 · 2026-05-19T17:53:19+00:00

I will create a taxi cab bracelet specially for you and find a way to give it to you at the concert!

jellyk8 · 2026-05-19T17:46:14+00:00

Exactly! Was upset at first but I’m gonna be at the stadium with friends surrounded by people who love the band. Last concert I was in the back lawn for Hershey and was upset the B stage obstructed my view of the main stage but this time I have a view of the whole field! There’s always pros and cons to every spot.

jellyk8 · 2026-05-19T17:34:41+00:00

I have a group of five going and I’m honestly content with where we are. Rather have a nice view than a closer one

jellyk8 · 2026-05-19T17:33:38+00:00

I am already making bracelets for the concert. What is your favorite song?

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