i think the thing that makes me angriest about the entire culture of people being forced to set up online fundraisers for things like medical treatments and basic necessities is that at least 99% of the people who donate are people who are ALSO struggling but just slightly less, people who think “well i was saving this $20 for lunch this week but this person who needs chemo could probably use it more”, while a single billionaire could fund every online fundraiser in existence and not even notice a dent in their wealth
Okay but how much is of that is “yeah EA really fucked up with this” and how much of it is racist white people angry because the lead character of the story is an South Asian woman?
you know, if the Tres Horny Boys were to retake the BOB initiation test with all their memories, I think their choices would be different
because a Magnus with memories of the Power Bear’s lessons wouldn’t feel the need to prove himself and choose “Strongest” and with all the memories returned of risking his life to save others, of staying behind to help while the Hunger attacked, of running back to save Fisher, he would have accurately picked “Bravest”
and a Merle who remembered all his meetings with John, how to be kind and accepting of others no matter what they’ve done to you or the mistakes they’ve made, who remembered how truly powerful unconditional forgiveness can be would pick “Strongest”
and a Taako who could remember all his lessons and spells, who retained all his memories of training with his sister and perfecting his magic, and who didn’t have large gaps in his memory and mind - a Taako who remembered how to be wise and understanding, how to be observant about the thoughts and emotions of others would correctly choose “Smartest”
and I can’t help thinking that Lucretia would expect those choices, and when they chose differently, it just felt wrong. and maybe she had already realized when they appeared, when Taako was aloof and distant, when Magnus was gruffer than usual, and when Merle was meaner than she remembered, but seeing them pick what they did, I wonder if she started to realize how much her choice had changed them
imagine lucretia after the test is over in her private quarters just having a breakdown. davenport comes in and tries to comfort her but only says davenport.
