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Just a doodle of Melanie before all the trauma XP

History Of Tony Stark

my wip below

the double take i did when i heard the name Mox

like wait that’s my online name and it’s 2am and my brain keeps thinking someone is calling my name

Got to read A Glitch In Time. Problem: I had to go to work afterwards. Solution: Did a Danny doodle for the first time in ages after getting home because a fire has been LIT

So. I have this fancy family tree software and I thought I might as well use it, but it was having technical difficulties (or maybe I was the problem?) so here is this super low-quality Mettlestone family tree. Since it's impossible to read, (I just wanted to have a picture in a post for once, lol) I guess just rely on the image description! rip

Basically, I have figured out as best as I can the order of the Mettlestone siblings so I put them in, added their spouses, and added their kids. Oscar isn't in there but like he's an adopted grandkid so that is a bit of an inaccuracy; I'm not sure where he would go though? It was very fun researching the books to find all the ages, though ultimately there was a mostly-in-age-order list in SLV that filled in all the gaps. Before I found that list, I had known that Isabelle, Carrie, and Franny were the three oldest, that Emma and Patrick were at the end, and that Sophy was also a younger child.

kinda crazy they had 12 kids. that's a lot. In case you are wondering, the reason Bronte only had 10 gifts to give but 11 aunts is because Maya & Lisbeth shared a gift!

Also it's really cute that Jacob and Ildi combined their last names to make Mettlestone. Very wholesome.

…okay so is it just me or does Hange radiate the same vibes as Miss Frizzle?

I’m rewatching s1 and this is one of my profound revelations I have come across

AAAAAAAAAAA

Spoiler free mutant mayhem thoughts

1. THE ART STYLE WAS SO GOOD!!!

2. THEY TALK LIKE TEENAGERS!!!

3. DONNIE IS SO DIFFERENT FROM RISE BUT HE IS SUCH A GOOD INTERPRETATION I LOVE HIM HE IS SO PATHETIC!!!

In conclusion: AAAAAAAAA

Chad Meeks-Martin x Reader: if it’s meant to be...

Warnings: Swearing (probably), alcohol, frat party, scream vi, there’s a female roommate of reader involved.

Tags: halloween party, cowboy!chad, cowboy!reader (reader is dressed as a cowboy/girl/enbie), love at first sight, flirting.

Reader pronouns: Non stated (reader is dressed as a cowboy/girl/enbie).

Word count: 1033

Summary: Reader is at the halloween party, and Chad sees them (and instantly falls in love).

Author’s note: CHAAAAAD <3 there’s not enough appreciation for this man, or maybe there is but i haven’t seen a lot. also chad cowboy brain rot. also this is spoiler free if we ignore the cowboy!chad and halloween party setting :)

criticism, comments and reblogs are always appreciated! requests are open, especially for scream! hit that anon button and tell me your ideas. in the scream fandom, i write for billy loomis, stu macher, mickey altieri, chad meeks-martin, mindy meeks-martin, tara carpenter, anika kayoko, laura crane

The music was loud, the house stank like alcohol and sweat and your head was buzzing a little bit as you made your way through the immovable people standing on your way to the kitchen. You had lost sight of your roommate since the moment you two had come in through the door. College parties, especially frat parties, were painted way more glamorous than what they really were, but it wasn't like you were having a bad time.

You hadn’t had a single drop of alcohol in the whole night, a good decision considering how overwhelmed you were now, but you also weren’t paying attention. Your absolute lack of interest was the reason why you didn’t notice the way you instantly caught the eye of a certain cowboy while you were on your way to the kitchen. With a smile to his friend, Chad left Ethan on his own once he had come to the conclusion that he needed to talk to you and find out who you were.

He spotted you instantly once he came into the kitchen — it wasn’t too difficult, considering that by now the people were too wasted to drag their asses into the kitchen for more alcohol. Apart from you, sitting in the counter with an empty but cold can of coke against your forehead, two sheepish frat guys were there as well, laying on the floor and blabbering about things Chad couldn’t care less about. When your beautiful eyes landed on him, he felt his heartbeat quicken, like a middle school boy.

“Hey.” Chad said, smiling brightly, and to play it cool he started making himself a drink with the half empty vodka bottles in the center table.

You eyed him up and down, a little smile slipping into your lips. “Howdy, stranger.” You finally said, tilting your head while grabbing your own cowboy hat. It was a simple and basic costume, but it was cute and certainly made you look good. 

Chad’s smile grew wider. “Cool costume.”

A little chuckle came out of your mouth, making you look down as you started dandling your feet, with your hands kept safe under your thighs, the can long forgotten by your side. You didn’t give an answer, but the silence — stained by the noise and music outside — was comfortable enough for Chad to keep going. 

“You want a drink?” He asked, his hand already holding his cup, and lightly gesturing towards the vodka.

“So soon?” You teased, more because you weren’t about to let him be the only charming one than because of you not liking him — you did. He was cute, and looked really nice and even funny. “You don’t even know my favorite color.”

His smile was so genuine, so nice. “Do I need to know it to get you a drink?”

“Or at least my zodiac sign.” You said while tilting your head, so the hat wouldn’t cover your view of him.Then, you added rather gloomy, “What if I were a scorpio?”

“I like scorpios.” Chad answered quickly, then took a sip of his drink. His face started to hurt from smiling.

“What if I weren’t a scorpio?” 

Chad couldn’t help but chuckle at your speed. “I’d like that too.”

You laughed with him, genuinely enjoying that flirting with him. He really did seem like a sweet guy, so after joining your hands on your lap, you said, “Great. Then you can get me a drink.”

“So soon?” He said, eyebrows lifting as he mimicked you. You bursted out laughing, the sweetest sound he had ever heard. “You don’t even know my name.”

You tilted your head again, to the other side, and held back the little smile blossoming on your lips. “You look like you have a cool name.”

“I do?”

“Yeah, like Rex or Max. Something like that.”

Chad raised an eyebrow. “Those are dog names.”

“Then what’s your name?” You asked with a little laugh.

“Chad.”

“Chad.” You repeated softly, and he found himself adoring the way you said it — God, was he down bad, and with no explanation other than your charm. You smiled. “It first you.”

He came a little bit closer to you, leaning against the counter but letting you space to breathe, move, be comfortable. You appreciated that. “You’re not telling me yours?”

Before you could even answer, your name was called out from the hallways, prompting you to jump down from the counter and take a few steps to the door. You eased up when you saw your roommate walking your way with a dumb, loving smile in her face that gave away her intoxicated state instantly. 

When she came in, she wrapped her arm around your shoulders and hugged you loosely, and Chad feared you were already taken — had he misinterpreted your kindness for flirting? He hoped not.

Your friend looked up and her eyes widened slightly when he saw Chad there, shirtless, and looking at you two rather cautiously. “Oh.” She said with a sweet smile, waving her hand slightly. “Hi.”

Before Chad could do more than smile at her, you squeezed the hand around your shoulders. “You’re drunk. We’re going home, uhm?”

“Alright.” Your roommate muttered rather hesitantly, but still smiling.

Still keeping her arm around your shoulders, you turned to Chad with an apologetic smile. “Sorry. You’ll buy me that drink another time, Chad. I have to take my friend here home.”

“Of course.” Chad smiled, because you were promising to see him again. You also weren’t a couple. “Do you need someone to walk you guys?”

“Oh, it’s alright.” You assured, your smile growing wider because of his sweetness. “We don’t live far. See ya.”

“Wait, wait!” Chad moved closer to you as soon as you started moving towards the door, making you raise an eyebrow. “Give me your number?”  He tried that flirty smile on.

You chuckled slightly. “If it’s meant to be we’ll meet again, don’t ya think?”

Rushing your friend out of the kitchen, you two disappeared in the crowd of people and Chad stood there, dumbfounded, hand around his drink and with the silliest smile on his face. He really fucking hope it was meant to be.

Dean Winchester x Reader: tolerate it.

Warnings: Swearing (probably), angsty?? and with fluff but it remains angsty until the end. also, dean doesn't (know how to) acknowledge reader's obvious feelings for him, lowercase intended, unrequited love coded.

Tags: angsty, hunter!reader, reader has known sam and dean since kids, no season states, can be read as black reader, can be read as plus size reader.

Reader pronouns: they/them (used once)

Word count: 785

Summary: When Reader bursts into tears because of seeing Dean hurt, he doesn't know how to react.

Author’s note: another dean thingie because angst is my specialty and i was feeling THAT kinda way... I rarely ever write for Dean! Not because I don’t like him (I LOVE HIM), but because since I haven’t finished the show (i've just finished season 8) the requests have to be either pre-show or within those seasons. Anyways, Dean and Sam Winchester requests are open, but with those conditions !! love my boys <3 also gif is not mine.

you cried when you saw dean really hurt after a hunt for the first time in long months.

it made you feel childish and stupid, as you had been into the hunter life for as long as he had, as you two and sammy had been through hell and back; but when you saw the exhaustion in his face, the hopeless look in his eyes as he tried not to move his arm too much because the pain was piercing and burning him, you couldn't help it. tears had ran down your cheeks in silence, blurring the sight of the gold rush of a man you called dean, but before you could turn your face away from him and sam, they saw you.

"hey..." dean started, and that was enough for you. you couldn't take it.

your steps were quick towards the door of that old, stinky motel dorm the three of you had found hours ago, making sure to grab dean's impala keys before you stepped outside. sam called out your name and even opened the door, fearful that you might just take the car and drive away from them and the reality, the pain, the misery. but you only needed the keys to open the door to the car and lock yourself in, spacing out of everything around you to try and rationalize the cascade of emotions you were feeling.

sam sighed softly, almost in relief, when he saw you weren't going anywhere, and he closed the door with care before turning to his brother. dean's eyes were filled with worry, an anxious expression that sam hadn't seen many times outside of the battlefield, but he understood.

"should i..." dean had to clear his throat to recover his voice from the surprise, the hoarse shock your reaction had thrown him onto. "should i go talk to them?"

"later?" sam asked like that was dean's original idea. he heard dean rushing to him in agreement, like he had never intended to go right now. "yeah, i think you should. later."

dean nodded stiffly. "later."

later was an eternity, but dean waited. he cleaned his wound, patched it up with sam's help, got a beer and then he got a second one, and a third one. he waited, sitting in his bed with his gaze lost in the floor boards beneath his boots, and sam didn't try to pull him back to reality.

later came when sam decided to get into bed, shutting the little lamp by his side. dean brushed his face with his hand, rather harshly to wake himself up from the trance he had put himself into, and then he moved the curtains to the side to make sure you hadn't drive away from them. you hadn't, and he already knew that because he would have heard you, but his heart slowed down at the sight of you still in the car.

dean closed the door to the room softly and made his way to the door slowly. you had your eyes closed, as you sat on the drivers seat, not asleep but completely disconnected from your surroundings. he had to knock on the glass window to get you to open your eyes, and your eyes softened when they locked with his, so soft, so caring.

surrounding the car, dean got into the passenger seat as soon as you allowed him too, closing the door to allow the intimate conversation to stay inside the vehicle.

"hey."

"hey." you muttered. you let your eyes close for longer than usual, then turned to look at him. "i'm sorry, i overreacted."

dean pursed his lips slightly. "we've gotten through so much worse. you know that."

"i know." your voice was barely a whisper. "i know. i just worry, you know? i... can't really help it."

"i know." he nodded along to his words, giving them value, making you feel like he was finally listening to what you had to say. still, your heart ached. "but i'm alright. i promise."

"we always are."

he only looked at you from the corner of his eyes. "it's what the job asks of us."

"i know." you had never sound so bitter in your entire life, you knew. but he avoided to look at you, and you did the same. "you're alright."

some beats of silence. then, a slow grin started forming in his face, "you should've seen the other guy."

"too soon."

"ah, c'mere." his arm extended and wrapped you around your shoulders, pushing you closer to him. you let him handle you, accommodating your head against his good shoulder, closing your eyes. your heart ached more and more and more--- "we've survived. that's enough."

but it wasn't.

Imma need a part two on that chad story. (When ever you can ☺️)

Chad Meeks-Martin x Reader: are you a scorpio or not?

Warnings: swearing (i think), (bad) flirting, chad is so fine, i still have no idea about college life.

Tags: fluffy, part 2 of if it’s meant to be…, reader can be read as plus size reader or non white reader, (bad) flirting.

Reader pronouns: Non stated.

Word count: 1009

Summary: Reader’s path and Chad’s cross again.

Author’s note: it took FOREVER, but here it is!! part 2!! part 3 anyone? lmao. help i’ve fallen for this man and can’t get up. graphic is mine and i dropped my chad playlist in case someone wants to take a peak!

taglist: @shisuishoe @15byrinth

criticism, comments and reblogs are always appreciated! requests are open, especially for scream! hit that anon button and tell me your ideas.

College was… intense. It was nothing like high school, people were right on that, but sometimes you were doubtful about which one you really liked more. As you made your way out of your classroom and started walking through Blackmore University’s campus, your mind was already busy with all the assignments, projects and research you would have to do during the weekend. Halloween had been less than a week ago, and although short, you had already gotten used to being rather free although there wasn’t a specific break, so going back was really crushing you.

Hordes of students crowded the campus, some of them talked loud about their plans for the weekend — frat parties, private gatherings —, and others did just the same as you, walking quietly and with their mind set to something, like the humdrum around them didn’t exist. You would have continued walking that way if you hadn’t had to forcefully dodge a group of people who didn’t even try to make a little bit of a way for you, ultimately making you lean too much to the left and bumping into what felt like an immovable rock.

“Oh, watch it!” You exclaimed, as your hand came to your shoulder to rub the slight pain away, but when your head lifted to see who you had bumped into, all the ugly words waiting to be said disappeared and your mind went blank for a whole second. You knew him — hell, you had flirted with him. “Chad?”

Chad’s eyes widened as he realized who you were — that beautiful and funny person who had stolen all his attention during the Halloween party, to only be met in the end with a mysterious and too forward quote when he had asked for your number. He had bumped into you completely out of accident, too focused on what Mindy was telling Anika to realize you were there too; but as soon as his eyes laid on you he stopped walking. “Hey!”

Anika and Mindy only turned slightly when they realized Chad wasn’t following, and after taking a look at the way you two were looking at each other, both of them tried not to roll their eyes and continued walking.

You felt yourself getting a little bit embarrassed, after all, he had only asked for your number and you had gone on to say that if it was meant to be, you would meet again. You had cringed for a full day, only calming yourself to the thought that you would probably not see each other ever again. But there he was, with his school bag hanging from his shoulder, a calm smile, looking at you and with his friends walking away from him. It looked unreal.

“Sorry, I wasn’t paying attention.” He said, as soon as he realized you hadn’t said anything.

“No, no, it’s alright.” You shook your head, and you forced yourself to stop rubbing your shoulder. After all, the bump hadn’t hurt that much — he must have some good muscles under that hoodie, you found yourself wondering before you could stop yourself.

Chad only raised his eyebrows, teasingly. Oh, was he worthy of being the front page of a male model magazine. “You didn’t sound like it was alright.”

“That’s because I thought you were some jerk.” You explained, letting your feet shift slightly. 

You glanced at his group of friends, almost impossible to see considering how further away they were, but you held yourself back from telling him about it — maybe it was selfish, but you didn’t mind talking to him for a bit more, so you didn’t say anything. It wasn’t like he looked worried about being left behind.

“So you’re saying I’m not a jerk.” Chad grinned, while tilting his head to the side. Ah, there it was, that damn smile. It warmed your heart, childishly.

“Well, duh.” You chuckled. “I wouldn’t be talking to you if you were, would I?”

Chad hummed slightly, before he shrugged. “No clue, it’s not like I know you that well, y’know? Not even your zodiac sign…” And his grin came back.

You could only laugh at the way he was mirroring what you had told him during that Halloween party, and for some seconds, you looked away as a big smile made its way into your face. Chad watched you closely, still smiling, tenderness filling his eyes — you looked really pretty, and that thought crossing his mind made his grin turn into the sweetest smile, almost pure adoration dripping like honey.

“Yeah, but see…” Shrugging, you looked back at him. “That can actually be fixed.”

“Glad we’re on the same page.” Chad said as his smile grew even bigger, something you didn’t expect to be possible. He took a look around you, watching how the crowd of students coming out of their classrooms was already disappearing. “Do you happen to be free for a coffee? Because, I don’t know if you remember, but I owe you a drink.”

“Oh, I do remember.” Suddenly, all the things you had to do weren’t looking as important as they did. They certainly weren’t more important than that smile before you, and this time you hoped your friend wouldn’t come completely drunk to stop you from going further with him. Still, you glanced at your watch before saying, “Sure, I have time. Know any good places?”

Chad nodded, and as he passed by your side, his shoulder brushed yours to encourage you to get closer to him. “Just the perfect one.”

You got the hint and made sure to walk on his level, without bothering every time your shoulders brushed him; until he shamelessly let his hand touch yours. Your heart made a little bit of a jump at that, but after smiling, you allowed that touch to happen again. Maybe your quote hadn’t been so cringy.

“So, time for the truth.” Chad said as he looked right ahead, but his gaze dropped to look at you watching him curiously. “Are you a scorpio or not?”

Laugh spilled from your mouth.

Before I watched Captain Marvel I had to admit she seemed like sort of a dick in the second trailer that dropped, especially the "noble warrior heroes" part, but now after watching it I can confirm that not only is Carol not a dick but also Big Dick Engergy™ in human form wow.

Liar! Uncover the Truth Game Review ( 1st Liar - 6th Liar Routes / Spoiler-Free )

Since I’m already deep into this Voltage, inc. game, might as well write a review on my gameplay so far. (｡･ω･) 

For this review, I shall be as vague as possible and also refrain from saying the character’s names ( by refering to them as 1st Liar, 2nd Liar, etc ) so you’ll be able to enjoy reading this without spoiling yourself.

First things first, this game as warned at the start have violence, vulgarities and mature content. If you are easily triggered or sensitive towards those mentioned, I highly suggest to avoid this game or at least play with a friend.

With that in mind, let’s get on with the first part of the review, which will cover 6 Liars Routes in the game.

- 1st Liar -

Yelp… I am still shocked at this one and didn’t expect to see this type of liar in the game.

First Impression : So-so, just not my type of guy.

Secret End : I applaud his willfulness to move on.

True End : It’s not entirely his fault that he ended up like that tbh since the reason is clearly shown here. Rather, I pity him for having to live such a life.

Love End : It’s okay but his actions to prove his love seem drastic. I probably would stop him from doing that midway, cuz I still feel it’s wrong to do so… 

Scumbag End : Through that person’s POV, urghh really? >:( On the bright side, I’m glad that they didn’t label the 1st Liar as the scumbag.

Bad End : MC and I wouldn’t want to end up here. Take us far away instead. Far far away ~ *flies to the space station*

- 2nd Liar -

On this route, I got the first guess wrong due to the hint mention before the accusation part. Got it correct on the second try. There are early signs on the problem with 2nd Liar which I’ve mistaken it as another flaw.

First Impression : He’s nice to MC, which made me mistake his flaw as harmless at the start.

True End : This liar has a past that cause him to act that way. And that person responsible for it is truly a scumbag…

Secret End : Love this ending ♡ It also shows how 2nd Liar changes moods really easily and his impulsive nature. The background music is lovely.

Love End : This ending is cute and have good pacing. I can see why MC could accept him.

Scumbag End : Two words. Restraining. Order.

Bad End : Scary. I feel myself shaking while reading this bad end T﹏T

- 3rd Liar -

Finding out the 3rd Liar was hard and confusing at the beginning. It makes you think it could be any of the suspects. But towards the end, you will be able to figure out who exactly it is with the conclusive evidence that appeared right before the accusation portion.

First Impression : Hmm.. he’s the type who doesn’t show his true colours to anyone. Quite a shifty guy. Easy to guess that he would be one of the liars to be eliminated early in this game.

Secret End : This end had me knocking the last nail in the coffin. Forget having any interest in the 3rd Liar…

True End : I like how fate plays a role in this end and that 3rd Liar made it his mission to help that person achieve their dream. There’s someone I despise in this ending.

Love End : I think the MC was too forgiving in this ending… Rushed and felt incomplete.

Scumbag End : I still think 3rd Liar should receive a harsher punishment. After all, he did a serious offence towards MC.

Bad End : Um… I guess this end is one of the better situations that you can get in… even though the MC still suffers humiliation.

- 4th Liar -

I figure out the 4th Liar easily. If you observe closely, you will notice something strange is going on. That will lead you straight to the 4th Liar.

First Impression : I like him but not as much as to call him a favourite. He’s a good match to MC.

True End : Why you should choose your peers wisely 101.

Secret End : Unforgivable… He knew how important it was and yet he chose to go on with it. 4th Liar should get his priorities check. He’s as bad as the 3rd Liar.

Scumbag End : Well, 4th Liar got what he deserve by doing something he doesn’t like at all.

Love End : My favourite love ending ♡ I like how 4th Liar kept his deal with MC in order to win her heart back. Bonus points for nostalgia.

Bad End : One of the better situations. At least, MC still have common sense after awhile.

- 5th Liar -

There is a suspicious evidence that points directly to the 5th Liar. This route have all of the charming guys making their appearances.

First Impression : He is helpful to MC in the earlier routes. A smooth-talker.

Secret End : 5th Liar is so devious here. Poor MC and his other victims.

True End : Don’t really get the point of this ending existing here…

Love End : I think Voltage tried to do the bad boy approach for 5th Liar. Unfortunately, that red flag is the reason MC went ooc here. 

Scumbag End : No changes. Just a disappointed 5th Liar. Feel sorry for that person who have to put up with all of his lies.

Bad End : Love makes the MC go ooc again…

- 6th Liar -

In my opinion, from this point on, the liars will have reasonable explanations as to why they had to lie unlike the previous liars. Probably sufficient enough for them to have their own Lovers Routes. For 6th Liar, I’m happy he made it this far.

First Impression : I thought he will be a liar for another reason, considering the earlier route with a certain incident. He definitely have chemistry with MC.

Secret End : This is romantic but still stalkerish.

True End : A good explanation on why he chose MC.

Scumbag End : Tbh, MC had a good reason to reject 6th Liar, especially during the argument part. Still, it’s sad to see 6th Liar didn’t realise it until it’s too late.

Love End : Really funny and entertaining ☆ especially with MC freaking out.

Bad End : Worst situation out of the 6 routes so far, you’ll have to read it to find out why. Also, 6th Liar is either ooc here or just angry with MC, I can’t really tell tbh. 

That wraps up the first part of the game review !

The next one will take a longer time. Until then, see you in the next part (*^^)v

Shit the freaking Mob Psycho 100 cliffy! I won't be sleeping for a week!

[Small child in Darth Vader costume gestures at a car, palm out] [Car engine starts] [Child looks at camera as it zooms in on the mask, the Imperial March playing dramatically in the background]

Bungou Stray Dogs BEAST - a book review

the only thing i can say about this book is that it is brilliant. kafka asagiri has created the dazzling, mysterious world of bungou stray dogs, and this is simply an alternative universe for it. a universe where a certain character did not die like they did in reality. i found the general concept quite intriguing, because how much can you change the characters' personalities if you only change a small plot point that is mostly unrelated to them? a lot. you can change those characters a lot if this one tiny thing did not happen, and i think that is brilliant. i cannot say more about this book without spoiling it, but i absolutely adored the twists in it

not to be black butler on main but

Agni considered Sebastian a friend and Sebastian didn't correct him

he made friends with a DEMON, a literal devil. Sebastian can not surpass Agni's ability to work with people, to bring out their intrinsic value and natural skills. and meta-wise, the entire series took a strong turn after ch. 128...

Agni says that Soma saved him but really all Soma did was give him a second chance and a clean slate. he took away all Agni's baggage. that's not the work of a god that's just the doing of a person. theoretically Agni could have run away and reinvented himself before then but he needed permission. and Soma gave it to him. the most kind touch belongs to a person proving goodness to themself.

i'm so normal about this man. i'm SO NORMAL ABOUT HIM. VERY NORMAL

Some Criminal Case Vines because why the hell not-

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Oops- most of them involve Jones (I wonder why 👀)

Pacing in Dead Boy Detectives Episode 07

One of the things I really appreciate about Dead Boy Detectives is the way the writing is structured with regards to the pacing, and I really notice this in particular with Episode 07.

Episode 07 is the penultimate episode in the season, and there's a bunch of heavy stuff that goes on; everything's coming to a head.

There are so many shows where a pivotal episode like this would be absolutely relentless, with one thing piled after another. I think if that were the case here, I'd approach rewatches with mixed feelings. I'd want to watch the episode again because it was important, but would go in fully expecting that on a personal, emotional level, I was going to have a bit of a rough time for at least an hour or so.

But I've never minded rewatching Episode 07 at all, and I think that part of that is the pacing and the fact that it's so well-balanced.

The action sequences are important, but they're also fairly short and interleaved with quieter scenes. It's not consistently dark (both in emotional tone and in lighting), but cuts back and forth with more brightly lit and slightly-lighter-in-tone scenes. Even though there's a lot of emotionally high-stakes stuff going on, there are frequent reminders of love and hope and the characters supporting each other, even when they're apart.

And I think that's another part of what makes this show, in general, so enjoyable and so rewatchable, for me.

The thing everyone in fandom can agree on?

SimonxBlue will be always the end game - no matter what.

*me while reading a book*: "Ughhh why can't this character be selfish for once! Rescue your loved ones, not this villagers! Let the world burn! Be happy!!!!"

*also me after watching Infinity War*: "Oh my gosh, Wanda, why can't you be like Okoye and get your shit together. I love you but damm... sort your priorities."