So. Part 5 all takes place post divorce, we know this, which shapes why everyone is acting the way they are. That’s not the point of this I want to talk about what actually seems to happen with the divorce.
So. This whole thing is sort of set up for disaster, because the idea to marry Lupin comes in the wake of the Rebecca situation. Fujiko’s anger at the wedding is partially about the treasure and not being included but it’s more so about being caught off guard by the idea of Lupin getting married.
Women are constantly told that getting married is just something you will do. So even subconsciously Fujiko may have just been assuming that some day her and Lupin would get married. Not because she particularly wants to marry him (or anyone for that matter) but because getting married is just the thing you do.
That being the base this marriage is formed on already gives it this heavy weight of obligation and jealousy and like Lupin is making up for the Rebecca incident.
But despite this Lupin and Fujiko get married, and for a while it works. The marriage is shiny and new, and still entertaining enough for them. Lupin is enjoying being domestic and playing Mr. Husband and Fujiko always loved being doted on.
After a while, It’s Fujiko that realizes it’s not working. Lupin is playing Mr. Husband to the best of his ability, they’re in Paris, they’re supposed to be happy. But Fujiko realizes having Lupin has taken the thrill out of life. It’s bad enough they’re not stealing and scheming but she thought that with his personality, if anyone could make domestic life interesting it would be Lupin.
But there’s no chase, no thrill, no uncertainty. Not when they wake up in the same bed every morning, unless he’s gotten up early to surprise her with breakfast. He’s doting and loving and everything she should want.
But since when has Fujiko Mine ever done what she was Expected to.
So she leaves.
‘Adieu’ written in lipstick the only note she gives.
And here’s where it gets good (and tragic).
Lupin has two choices.
Chase her to the ends of the earth and refuse to let her go when he catches her, and to let her go.
Fujiko thinks she wants the chase, but really? If Lupin chased her down, caught her and refused to let go?
She’d hate him for it. She’d feel trapped and suffocated and everything good about the two of them would be gone in that moment. After that she’d be trying to Escape him. He’d be turning into just another man in her eyes.
So Lupin, knowing there’s no winning here, but at least that losing her for now means there will be a chance to have her again in the future, let’s go. He doesn’t fight it.
She’s mad he didn’t fight it, obviously. Why wouldn’t he fight it, doesn’t he care, doesn’t he want her?
He loses her in the short term.
But in the end that was the right choice.
Because she comes back.
They’re never going to be the same again. There’s always going to be this shadow on their relationship (which in my opinion is why the Part 6 kiss in the rain is so tragic), but they’re able to still be in each others lives. To have each-other in smaller ways, and that’s really the best outcome they could have asked for.
just a reminder - do NOT boycott streaming services or not watch new things. the unions have not called for one for a reason. for one, it affects residual payments, which as minimal as those currently are, actors are still getting them during this time, and for two, studios will use lack of viewership as an excuse to cancel shows because you are showing them there is no demand. it deeply affects the industry the writers and actors stand to come back to once the strike is over
I know that a large number have stopped supporting Palestine. I know that the war has become longer, but please do not forget that I lost a number of my family members. I lost my life, my university and my dearest people. I don't know if I will survive or not. I am afraid of becoming a number. I'm afraid I'll definitely die. I accept death in Gaza, but I cannot see what remains of my family die in front of me.
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I got bored and nostalgic so I’ve been watching a lot of Scooby-Doo, plus I wanted to try out my new outlining pens.
I am Ahmed from Gaza, 26 years old. I stand before you as a person trying to support my family of 7: me, my father, my mother and my sisters, in our miserable circumstances, which we live in after the occupation launched the war on Gaza. We were displaced from our home and it was completely destroyed. We are now living in shelters. Due to the circumstances and low income, we are unable to provide the necessary benefits such as food and drink due to the crazy increase in prices. Thus, my source of livelihood has been destroyed, but it has been completely destroyed, as we are no longer entitled to work; and we expect to live in miserable conditions in the shelters. It is difficult for me to find the words to describe what we face every day in the shelters; without food, medicine or clean drinking water; with the oppression, helplessness, psychological pressures, doubts and daily shocks caused by everything around us and the inability to care for our loved ones. The fear of danger, disease and death never leaves us.
Now, I find myself in this difficult situation, and I humbly ask for your help to save the lives of my family, especially my father and mother, by getting us out of Gaza to Egypt and building a new life outside Gaza or helping us get money to buy the necessities that we may be able to afford. Asking for help is not easy, but we had no choice because we want to survive and strive to rebuild our shattered lives. We are very grateful for any help you can offer, no matter how small, as your help will go a long way in alleviating our suffering. I hope you will share my story with your family and friends.”
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Return of the Spider-Sona, Redesigned and reimagined
Kit Carter aka Spider-Sight
Loosely Based on the fact I kept getting bit by spiders on the face as a kid!
Got bit on the face by her spider, leading to the development of extra eyes. Her vision and depth perception are now completely thrown off so both her goggles and glasses are corrective prescription lenses. The fangs are part of it too but they don’t have venom. They’re just large and sharp, she mainly uses them to open packaging or she bluffs about having venom when she really doesn’t. She gets around by climbing and jumping, with her legs becoming very strong after the bite allowing her to jump farther and to absorb more of the shock of landing. (She’s not a super genius and doesn’t have natural webs so no web slinging for her)
This is my main blog, however I think I’d rather I change my main to a place where I post my art and reblog things I like. And again, I don’t have any interest in RP anymore. I used to really enjoy it however nowadays I have no inspiration for any sort of rp.
This message is so that anyone following me for RP reasons knows that I will be changing my content to a personal/art blog.
I apologize if I started a thread with you and just dropped off the face of the earth but as I’ve said, I no longer have any inspiration for RP.
I hope you understand and again I’m sorry.
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Hello, I am Mahasen,a Digital Artist from North Gaza, where creativity thrives despite challenges. My father passed away, making me the main provider for my family.
Before the war, I worked in motion graphics with international companies, specializing in character design and storyboarding.
The conflict forced us to evacuate repeatedly, and our home was damaged. My essential art equipment and tablet were stolen and destroyed, representing years of hard work and creativity. Now, we are homeless, unsafe, sick, and financially insecure.
Our family includes:
My mother, 62.
My sister Mai, 35, visually impaired.
Myself, Mahasen, 31.
My brother Mohammed, 28, visually impaired, and his wife Iman, 28.
My youngest brother Amin, 21.
Your support is crucial to help me rebuild and ensure my family's safety and survival. Your contribution will replace my tools and restore our hope and creativity.
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