"Villain And Violent, Infant And Innocent" Is Regulus Black. He Was Juat A Kid, A Very Impressionable

No, because what do you mean Arcane has completely rewritten the rulebook on queer representation in media, and it did it so effortlessly that it puts so many other shows to shame. Like, how are you going to tell me this animated series—ostensibly a spin-off of a video game—has given us some of the most nuanced, unapologetically powerful sapphic characters ever without reducing them to stereotypes, side plots, or, worse, trauma porn?

Vi and Caitlyn? Their dynamic is ELECTRIC. You’ve got Vi, the rough-edged, fiercely loyal, scrappy brawler with a tender side that could wreck anyone emotionally, and Caitlyn, the sharp, principled, deeply empathetic enforcer with a heart of gold. The way their relationship is built on mutual respect and trust while navigating all the insane, tragic chaos around them? Literal chef's kiss. And not once do we get the tired, lazy "coming out" narrative or the "but what about the gays?" rhetoric. Their queerness isn’t the story—it’s just a beautifully natural part of who they are. And THAT is revolutionary.

And let’s not even stop there. This show handles gender like it’s been waiting for everyone else to catch up. Characters like Sevika, who could give you chills with her sheer badassery and gender-nonconforming energy, exist unapologetically without the narrative ever feeling the need to spoon-feed us explanations. It’s just there, woven seamlessly into the fabric of the world.

So many shows claim to want to "normalize" queer relationships or push the envelope, but Arcane has quietly dominated the space by just writing characters who feel authentic. Their struggles are about class, power, loyalty, trauma, not token representation or forced diversity. This show said, “We’re just going to make some of the most layered, compelling characters you’ve ever seen—and oh yeah, some of them are gay. Keep up.”

Like, the bar wasn’t just raised—it was launched into the stratosphere. What do you mean this level of representation isn’t the norm yet? Arcane said, “We’re not asking for permission to exist. We’re just existing.” And that? That is art.

everyone keeps having these moments at the top of the astronomy tower how are none of them bumping into each other

jokes on you i do care. someone write this. right now. that is a direct order and a threat

i’m aware this is my very personal niche and you won’t care BUT

Architect James who is known for being an engineer’s absolute NIGHTMARE because all his designs are planned from the aesthetics viewpoint not the construction one

Engineer Regulus who always found comfort in maths, and who loves a challenge so fine if nobody else at the company will work for this jackass he will- oh my GOD HE’S AN ACTUAL NIGHTMARE

“you need a column there”

“what? no that ruins the whole view”

“the ceiling caving in will ruin the view”

Incredibly rich (thanks Alphard) Artist Sirius that hires James to design an art gallery for him, also makes sure to pay james to lead the entirety of the construction so Sirius won’t need to be involved

ahem regulus not knowing he’s working for his estranged brother

also james and sirius having meetings, sirius who loves anything artistic adoring James’ designs, prongsfoot friendship my beloved

finaLLY James and Regulus find middle ground on a design james likes and regulus can actually confirm wont crumble to the ground, Sirius approves it and so starts the construction phase

contractor remus working w regulus and james on site, who is missing a construction worker. enter barty that wants to have a “humble” job just to piss off his politician dad. besides it’s a good workout reggie so how bad can it be?

supportive stay at home boyfriend Evan who, like Barty has enough money to not work but unlike Barty has no desire to sweat his day away, so he just visits from time to time to drop off baked goods for the crew (yes he bakes wonderful french pastries)

sirius absolutely will randomly visit the site bc he is bored and impatient, somehow always misses regulus but does meet remus. doesn’t mention the fact he is the owner of the building they’re working on and therefore his boss

food truck cook Peter who is friends with remus and always has him let him know what new project his crew is working on so he is always there on site for lunch time

meanwhile marketing genius Mary and graphic designer Marlene working w Sirius to promote the gallery. fellow artist lily getting mixed in bc her art will be displayed in the gallery too. photographer dorcas gets involved later on

Intro <3

Always been too scared and unprepared To let anybody Get too close to me

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Hello hello users of tumblr :) I would like to make it known that I am incredibly awkward so if this is the most stilted intro post you've ever read... you know why

Name: Liza

Pronouns: She/they

Age: Minor (wouldn't you like to know, weather boy...)

People stared at the makeup on his face Laughed at his long black hair, his animal grace The boy in the bright blue jeans jumped up on the stage Lady Stardust sang his songs of darkness and disgrace ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦

Fandoms/media I enjoy: Marauders, DPS, Arcane, Hunger Games, Maze Runner, Tpobaw, Friends, Hamilton and many many more. Would take me longer to list them all than it took Sirius and Remus to discover their feelings for each other... and we all know how long that took. (I love those oblivious dumbasses <3)

Kins: James Potter, Todd Anderson, Charlie Kelmeckis, Amy March

I still have no clue how to add links (guys I don't do technology okay), but here's my...

Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/gayravenclaw/

Pinterest: https://pin.it/1MNTQAW20

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/31mkousfyiszwkp5h6dt5hyxd47m?si=5849d61401754ec4

I probably won't interact much just because ngl some of you guys are so cool it's intimidating (cries in todd anderson kin), but I'll try my best :)

Guys I'm sorry but there's no way Xenophilius is cis like that is either a non-binary spec person or a trans femme idk they're just SOMETHING like come on dawg named themselves that name to add some sparkle

Remus: I've only slept nine hours over the past four days so I'm right on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

Remus: [bites his wand]

Remus: This isn't a bagel.

I’m so sorry, it’s ok - I’ll find my way to the corner to stand there..

things the marauders fandom has ruined for me

pink sticky notes

accidentally in love by counting crows (specifically in shrek 2)

leather jackets

grape jelly

red converse

david bowie

toast

mars bars

bagels

stargazing

any taylor swift song

eucalyptus + lavender scent combo

halloween

timothee chalamet

rubik’s cubes

several very specific paintings

paintings and art museums in general

10 things i hate about you

leonard cohen by boygenius

the grudge by olivia rodrigo

writing? oh, i’m definitely writing. in my head. during the most inconvenient times. like in the shower or when i’m about to fall asleep. actual typing? no, no, we don’t do that here.

- Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals