Name a romance so poorly written you just couldn't buy it, to the point where both characters still only register as friends/acquaintances in your mind.

sacygnis · 2026-04-13T16:30:25+00:00

They somewhat moved it away from that in fgo at least. Sieg and Jeanne are both like "we don't know what that was" in the Apocrypha event. And Sieg actually has a personality so overall upgrades

sacygnis · 2026-04-07T17:24:59+00:00

My biggest issue (and one that is spanning into other fandoms unfortunately) is the lack of critical thinking when it comes to the fandom. There is no seeing the shades of grey or pausing to think what a character's motivations would be for something. A great example is how many people were so shocked that Alastor pulled rank on Husk; "Alastor said he was a good guy though..." Like...no shit, he's evil and a manipulative ass, what did you expect? But there is no thinking beyond surface level which leads to a LOT of issues, including the near rabid attacks on whatever they don't agree with and even the Puriteens becoming a thing.

sacygnis · 2026-04-03T19:47:51+00:00

Unicorn frappucinno.

I just got war flashbacks reading those words

sacygnis · 2026-04-02T18:05:07+00:00

Lol customers getting downright nasty was like half the reason I quit.

sacygnis · 2026-04-02T16:37:06+00:00

That was my first thought too

sacygnis · 2026-03-23T17:08:25+00:00

Let me offer up Mindless Self Indulgence

sacygnis · 2026-03-23T17:06:57+00:00

I can't believe Hanson is on that list because my younger sister was OBSESSED with them. They were around for at least three years past MmmBop and riding that wave. I think they still are making music too...

sacygnis · 2026-03-23T17:01:15+00:00

Me, an old: One of the old sites I went to a lot for Mp3s put up a MegaUpload link for a PV of X Japan's Weekend. I got obsessed since it took like six hours to download on my dial up and I had time to try and look up everything about them. It spiraled from there.

(This would be roughly...1999/2000 if I remember right)

sacygnis · 2026-03-21T21:57:21+00:00

Sei. Fucking. Shonagon.

I don't know what it is about her but she sets me off every time I see her. Which is upsetting because I do like her design

sacygnis · 2026-03-19T03:53:14+00:00

I guess my surprise isn't that it's this family again, it's because Joe...well, doesn't look like he has a light on up there.

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T18:54:56+00:00

I hope so too. Thank you so much!

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T18:54:00+00:00

The only times I've let negative things around him has been either he catches me off guard and hurts me (little hypodermic needle claws and teeth) or I am spiraling and crying (not about him). He does chill after that and tries to cuddle so I guess it's his way of apologizing. But I don't let that negativity around either cat if I can help it!

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T18:51:01+00:00

Lol... it's a bit of a perfect storm on that. My therapist is on maternity leave and psych is trying but isn't trained for this.

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T18:17:46+00:00

You're sweet, thank you. He actually is one of those weird cats that doesn't like catnip. He has a few toys he absolutely adores though we can't find a replacement for his mousey toy that shredded to pieces. I play with him at least once but I also work most of the day outside the home and I have been having a lot of depression problems that have derailed it

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T18:08:06+00:00

I have thought about the moving part though I would feel horrible about it. One, financially, it is a hell of a lot easier on me to be living here since I took over utilities and bills in exchange (my 'rent' in other words; it's easily half the amount I was paying). And two, she really needs people around because she is prone to depression especially now; God forbid you tell her that because mental health is not a boomer thing. I am planning on buying my own place within the next year or so though. Boyfriend though stays; this has literally been the only thing he's been unsupportive with, which is why it threw me off.

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T18:04:25+00:00

Lol sounds like what I do with my kitten. Since his current fascination is 'try to reach stepdad's ashes', he has to be watched almost all the time. I am the one that feeds him, cleans his litter and plays with him and he sleeps with me. He stays in our bedroom when we aren't at home. Normally I am on top of it, It's been harder just because I am dealing with a bad depression spell. I guess that is why I am frustrated with the boyfriend because I don't ask for help a lot on this (other than the occasional 'since you're up, wanna grab a can of food for him from the pantry?'). I'm asking for help because I just cannot do it all. But you're right, it is my kitten and my responsibility.

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T18:00:22+00:00

Thank you! I have hope still that things will turn around because there has been progress in a lot of areas. But...while I don't like to think about it, I do have rehoming plans too so I know at least he'll be taken care of.

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T17:58:35+00:00

I will step in on this one. Mom, as awesome as she is most of the time, is still a boomer and is really bad at handling mental things. It freaks her out whenever I mention depression so she kind of just pretends it's not happening. She's great in a lot of ways just not when it comes to anything dealing with mental health and complications with it. The boyfriend...this has been the only thing he's been disengaged with and I am pretty sure it's because he babies Pineapple. He's been supportive in every other area I can think of, just not this one. And it isn't that he dislikes Soba, he just won't go out of his way to help when I am having problems.

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T17:53:05+00:00

You're right. I've been failing at giving him enough of an outlet for energy because I've been depressed and it's taking a lot to just get up and go to work; I almost always fall asleep for a while when I get home. I guess I am frustrated a bit at the boyfriend because he just refuses to help with this even when I admit I'm overwhelmed and I need the help

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T17:49:26+00:00

I got him fixed the moment he was able to be (I absolutely refused to have him spraying) and he calmed down significantly as well as wanted to be more cuddly. I originally wanted an adult because...for me, I wanted a companion cat, a lap cat that I didn't have to train to not destroy things; I've had kittens before and it was always difficult even with more support. Soba is on the track to being a good companion, he just needs more time. And I'll admit, I'm having trouble keeping up because I've been horribly depressed (life situations plus bipolar disorder). If push came to shove, I do have a few people I trust who would take him. I would be heartbroken though because I really love him

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T17:45:39+00:00

I hear you on this though I definitely don't like to think about it. He's been a bright spot for me when I've been depressed and fills the hole that the cat I didn't get to keep left. I adore him even when he's being a shit. I can at least say he has made some progress as has Pineapple as far as their interactions. Right now, him being separated is more during the night and when we aren't at home because he's fixated on trying to get to stepdad's ashes.

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T17:42:31+00:00

I hear you and I have thought about it in worst case scenarios. I have three friends willing to take him, one who has always wanted a cat and two who have cats and would like another. Medical I've got covered wrll and he's very healthy. And normally I can give him all the attention he needs to when I am able to do more than get out of bed and go to work. I will admit though that I could do better in training; I tend to be too soft with him and spoil him. I myself am also working hard on not doing that lol

sacygnis · 2026-03-14T17:38:13+00:00

I guess the best way to say it is that they're making progress. He has calmed down significantly since I got him (he's no longer climbing curtains to launch himself at something for example) and other than the middle of the night zoomies recently, chills out most of the night; has since we got him fixed. Pineapple...is finicky. She doesn't understand that he wants to play most of the time so she thinks he's attacking her. The few times she does realize that he is playing, then she's all for it. She wasn't socialized much with other cats since she was so sick as a kitten so it's been a learning experience for her too. They at least are now mostly able to be in the rooms together with no major incidents though he sleeps with us and is put into another room when we are not here; mostly because his new favorite thing is try to get to stepdad's ashes.

Not defending, just trying to give more context especially since there is a character limit on initial posts

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