Japanese #mdzs Chapter 2 /ExR Aggression part 2 and 3 commentary up!
At this point I can't really say that that I believe 痴れ者 is a good translation of 瘋子. It opens the door to some very different interpretations of MXY's character, but I could very well be wrong. I think the JP audio drama did better here.
mdzs space au about nie huaisang and his years-long project in avenging his da-ge
a repeated theme throughout the fic is nhs visiting and talking to back-ups that had been taken of nmj's personality before death, and the way that this makes literal how HAUNTED nhs is by his brother's absence is just sooooooo good
the worldbuilding is great, the things that are changed from canon due to this different context are great, the anguish and monofocus of nhs are great
“Do you have a problem, Chengmei?” Jin Guangyao asked.
Xue Yang slammed down his stirring rod. The gritty substance on it sprayed across the cluttered bench. “Yes, I have a problem!” he snapped. “There’s no fucking point following the formula if I don’t have pure enough ingredients. What the hell is this cinnabar cut with? Your father’s dead, no one’s checking your account book any more!”
Jin Guangyao only gave a faint smile, leaning back on the bier that held the body of Xiao Xingchen. “True, my father is dead,” he said. “That means I don’t have to support your work here; it’s a personal favour. Think on that, perhaps.”
The year is about to end, and it's time for a #2023Recap <;
I know I'll be busy in the next few days (with prayer that 2024 is kinder to me than 2023, in some respects), so I'll leave this here a bit earlier than usual <:
ETA raffle is now closed! but if you're still looking for organisations to donate to, the site has a good list!
ETA: we've raised 20k guys well done!!
There's a fandom fundraiser going towards aid organisations for Palestine, and there's so many great creators you can bid on while supporting an important cause!
Finally started #MoDaoZuShi. Only could read chapters 1 & 2 because apparently my eyesight (even with new glasses) is worse or my eyes are more tired than I had realized... Or a mix of both.
I don't know if I should post my thoughts about every chapter as I finish them or just enjoy quietly and let my thoughts simmer inside my head and consume my soul without having an outlet. I'll have to think about it.
Here some fragments that made me laugh really hard:
"Wen Ning wasn't always so powerful, nor always so dead."
[Wen Qing] "Weapon: A steady hand and an endless supply of acupuncture needles"
"Xue Yang is a petty thug with a penchant for violence. Below the surface, he is still a petty thug with a penchant for violence, but with a strange knack for understanding the dark arts—a truly terrible combination."
Fatal Journey is now on viki so I decided to finally watch it and wow. That added some background to NHS's character that I'll be thinking about for a while.
Also added an extra level of depravity to JGY's overall plan 😯 #MDZS
I listened to the first 2 eps of the #mdzs audio drama in my walk/jog today. The first thing is, I love Jiang Cheng's entrance. BAMF. And I really think audio drama Jiang Cheng is my favorite Jiang Cheng.
My friend @mamajo is crowdfunding for their top surgery: https://gofund.me/81d92ea1. They have a date and it’s SOON! —which is great, but means it’s urgent to get the money together quickly.
I’m offering #fanfic commissions for donations: at least 100 words per $10, just send me a screenshot with proof of your donation.