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Ok, cool! Unfortunately we don’t have disney+ so I don’t think we will see the Mandalorian.
"And so I left this world just as I had entered it. Confused."
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Would you guys pray for me? I’m just having kind of a rough time with my health, and it’s preventing me from making friends because I have to stay at home and take care of myself :/ I’m getting really lonely and I don’t understand why I have to go through this during a time in my life where everyone else seems to be out there exploring the world. Like there’s a writing group that meets at the library at 10, but I get sick every morning so I’m not well enough to go until like 12. Idk, I also have a harder time following God closely when my life is hard, so I’m just kinda struggling rn. Thanks guys! <3
"And so I left this world just as I had entered it. Confused."
Tagged you wrong lol
"And so I left this world just as I had entered it. Confused."
@mineralizedwritings The prequel trilogy and sequel trilogy are both ok, I guess, the prequels being quite a bit better. I, personally, prefer the shows, but pretty much all of them are on Disney+.
Mandalorian is great, but I feel it’s a bit overhyped. Don’t get me wrong, it’s amazing and deserves all the love it gets, but it’s also merchandised a LOT, so I’m kinda getting tired of seeing it all over the place.
Obi-wan Kenobi isn’t bad. It’s not the best show, but it’s also not as terrible as some claim. (No Star Wars is, not even the sequel trilogy, which some fans hate so much they want Disney to throw it all out and do something else. Mind you, the original stories they had for what went on after the originals were interesting and written better, but they dragged on for SO LONG.)
Andor is a brilliant piece of work. It’s about a character who’s not well known, but he’s an interesting one. There are a couple things you have to watch out for, but only one scene required skipping for me and my brother to watch it, and the other was simply implied. The writers on it knocked it out of the park.
My opinions on Ahsoka and The Book of Boba Fett are the same as for Kenobi–they aren’t Mando‘s or Andor‘s peak storytelling but they’re fairly fun romps in the Star Wars universe. Ahsoka does have a rather dark final episode, just so you know.
Now, even if you can’t get your parents to watch the animated shows, I’d watch them if I had to do it by myself. The Clone Wars is awesome, although there are a few dark bits. I’d just suggest looking it up episode by episode. Seasons 1 and 7 you can watch the whole way through with, from what I remember, zero problems. I’ve done it. (I’m referring to the 2008-2020 3d animated show called The Clone Wars. The 2003-2004 2d animated one is fun but doesn’t have as much story.)
The Bad Batch is effectively Clone Wars‘ sequel and follows a single squad of clone troopers as they try to survive in a galaxy tormented by the Empire (newly formed at the time) It’s probably my favorite piece of Star Wars media right now, and although it’s not for everyone I recommend it anyway. The characters and their development throughout the series are probably what I like the most here. (My profile pic is one of the protagonists reimagined as a dragon, and no, I didn’t draw it)
Rebels is not very connected to Bad Batch, besides a few character cameos from the former show in the latter, but is partially connected to Clone Wars. It follows an orphaned teenager who is rescued by a group of rebel fighters and joins their cause, since they become like a family to him. If you wanted to watch Ahsoka, you’d have to watch both Clone Wars and Rebels.
The 2d animated show Visions is simply stories from the Star Wars universe reimagined in an anime type style. I haven’t watched many of these, I don’t think they’re canon or even connected to each other (in other words, they’re just there for fun), and I have no idea about questionable content in any of them.
I haven’t seen the other 2d animated show (which is canon), Resistance, either. Some people say it’s funny and others say it’s really childish. I’ve read a couple comics based off it, and it doesn’t look bad, but isn’t something I’d pick up and watch for no reason. I’d go to the 3d animated or live-action shows for that.
So yeah. The movies are good and all, but the shows are where it’s at for me. Sadly, there’s only one way to get to all of them, and that’s Disney+.
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
I’ve been praying for you girl.
Loneliness is hard, trust me, I’ve been there a lot. Just pls know that even tho you feel alone, you’re not alone 💕
Love you, girl ❤️
Thank you so much! I definetly will be refering back to that list 🙂
Do you happen to know what episode that scene that you skip is in Andor? Also, how dark is the show? It seems like something I might be interested in seeing. Thank you again!
"And so I left this world just as I had entered it. Confused."
Andor isn’t very dark from what I remember, if by “dark” you’re referring to creepy stuff/magic-type stuff. The one scene I had to skip was in episode 2, I believe. Everything else is mostly implied–for example, a character gets mentally tortured and is really messed up afterward, but I don’t think they show it on screen. A random prisoner is shown dead after electrocuting himself, but it doesn’t show that either.
There’s one other thing you should watch out for, and that’s two female characters supposedly in a “relationship,” but interestingly enough, the show doesn’t make a really big deal about that, and they only refer to it like twice. (and there’s no kissing or other gross stuff between them.) It’s almost like the writers only threw that in there because Disney made them (you know how it is, ugh).
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
@whalekeeper that is adorable🥰🥰 little kids are the best <3
although they can be…ahem…loud XD
the past Sunday, (not yesterday, but the Sunday before…before I got sick with Covid😅) I worked nursery and we had a little African boy (we have some families come to our church that are originally from Africa) and he screamed so loud at one point when I picked him up that everyone in the church could hear it even tho I was in nursery, which is down the hall from where we have church and I was just like…😖 my poor ears😂
@rae GIRL, are you kidding??? Your writing style is ✨beautiful✨ and I love reading it when I can remember to (I get distracted easily, I’m sorry 😂)
but tysm!! 💖
yes, may I join you in crying over my Riker??
Because he believes too many lies about himself and needs to see God’s beautiful love for him…don’t worry, this brokenness won’t last forever🥰 Riker is on the path to redemption💖
idk if I enjoy writing trauma persay, but I believe that it is something that, though it needs to be written carefully, can be represented in some characters, and though it’s tragic, it’s added so much more depth to Riker and his story and made him more relatable, I think. poor baby tho😭❤️
Riker has really stolen my heart fr XD
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I have another scene!!!!
Leon this time!!🥰
and yeahhhhhhh the poor boi
anywhooooo, scene time!!!!
TW: ALCOHOL USE/ABUSE. ALCOHOLISM. IMPLIED HANGOVER. LEON GREIF/ANGER.
Leon groaned. Another long day of searching for work that proved fruitless. Most businesses were destroyed or at least not in operation, and those that still ran weren’t hiring or refused to hire a Jew.
Leon bristled and shoved the door open. Smoke and alcohol stained the space as it always did, but he didn’t care—he didn’t mind the smell anymore. It brought numbness. That’s what he wanted, needed, most.
A piece of him wished to be left alone but another piece of him wanted someone to start a fight just so he could dish out the anger he felt festering inside him that nothing could ever soothe.
The older man behind the counter rose an eyebrow, polishing a glass. “What’ll it be today, Wagner?”
Leon set a small payment on the counter. “The strongest you have. I’ve had a long day.”
“Coming soon. Sit tight.”
Leon nodded and glanced around the bar. The payment was some of the money Louisa had saved over the years, part of which she’d given to Leon. Not that she knew what he spent it on, nor would he let her tell her what to spend it on.
Leon sighed and ran his fingers through his loose black curls. If he didn’t find work, he’d never be able to provide for his kids like he wanted and needed to. He’d never be able to get a home for just him and his kids. He’d never be able to—“Here you go, sir.”
Leon took the glass and gave the older man a nod of thanks. He took a long, gulping, intoxicating sip. If he could just numb the pain—forget about the grief—he’d be fine. Maybe he would have never seen himself this way long ago, but he couldn’t stop the crave…he couldn’t help but feel as if the drinks were a necessity for the pain he could never soothe otherwise.
Though he was free from the camp, his life was still out of his control. The life he once cherished, the life he once looked forward to, was a life without his wife and the happiness he once thought he would have.
Leon took another long sip, an aching behind his eyes starting the beginnings of a throbbing headache.
What did he do when his own life was out of control? What did he try to do to care for his kids that needed him when every door was slammed closed in front of his face?
Aadelheide’s death rocked everything, unsettling and sinking his entire life. Riker killed her, God let her die, and Leon…Leon didn’t convince her—make her—leave with the kids. So, Leon…Leon was also to blame.
Tears sprung to Leon’s eyes. Leon crossed his arms on the bar and buried his face in them, aching to be anything but broken.
Leon awoke gingerly, his head pulsing in pain. Wet grass beneath him testified to the rain that had fallen the night previous—where was he?
Leon muttered a low cuss and scrambled to get his legs beneath him, his pants and undershirt wet with excess rainwater.
“You almost made it home, dear, but I’m glad the children are still asleep.”
Leon looked up to meet his mother-in-law’s gaze; Louisa’s blue eyes dimmed with sadness, disappointment.
Leon groaned and rubbed his temples. “What happened?”
Louisa pulled hanging clothes off the small clothesline on her small, pristine porch. “I wouldn’t know, Leon. You’ve been out since late last night dead drunk.”
“I don’t remember anything,” Leon stumbled to his feet, “when did I get here?”
“I don’t know, child. I have some broth on the stove if you’d like something to drink. Do you need help getting inside?”
Leon scoffed and rolled his eyes. “I don’t need help. I know how to walk.” Harsh sunlight shone into his eyes and he cursed and covered his eyes, his headache strengthening. Leon stumbled up the steps and marched into the house, closing as many curtains as he could see. He fell into a chair and buried his face in his arms, aching to no longer feel the pain—aching to just forget everything.
A glass clattered. Leon looked up and met Louisa’s eyes. Louisa gave him a small, curt nod. “There’s some broth—child, what are you doing up so early?”
Leon turned his head even though it hurt; his gaze fell on his young daughter. Isabel smiled faintly at the sight of him and extended her arms. “Can I sit with you, Daddy?”
Leon smiled and patted his knees. “Come here, cupcake.”
Isabel smiled and flounced over, her curls bouncing just above her small shoulders. She leapt into Leon’s lap and Leon adjusted the skirt of her dress to help her sit comfortably. Leon tickled her stomach, making her giggle, and grabbed the cup of broth Louisa had set down.
Isabel was so young, so innocent, so kind, so…happy. A spitting image of her mother in both beauty and personality. A lump formed in Leon’s throat, and he coughed to clear it.
He couldn’t—he wouldn’t—he had to not think about it. But how could he forget the love of his life? Leon took a sip of the broth even though his body ached for alcohol and pulled his precious daughter closer, resting his cheek on her head.
Leon!!! poor boy can’t you just let him be happy for once in his life
also Leon alcohol is never the answer!!!
seriously I’ve heard way too many sermons recently on the topic of addiction, so get away from it Leon!!
great writing by the way
Do me a favor…. Tell Cress I meant it
-Thornemmmmm…no, i think not.
ok, ok XD but in all seriousness, I feel horrible for him but he’s currently very unhappy and not content and just broken and we’ve all gotta be patient, ok?? 😭😭 he’s on the road to redemption, just not at the end of the road yet
Tell him, sister.
he needs so much breakthrough and healing and release and just a miracle.
(and don’t worry, it’s all on its way😉)
tysm!!! 💖💖
i’m kinda struggling with what to do with Leon next, haha.
idk if he should get a job or just stay with Louisa…I’m leaning towards the job but idk what kind of job he should/could get rn.
mmmmmm
any ideas/suggestions? 😅
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