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Re: Fish phobia. I always forget that Arsene Lupin is a vegetarian until I start reading a Lupin story again. It hit me the other day out of the blue– Wouldn’t it be funny if Gosho making Kaito hate fish was a joking reference to Lupin not eating meat? Fish is the main source of meat in the Japanese diet, and apparently if you don’t eat fish you’re considered pretty weird. “No fish” vegetarianism is associated with monks who want to eat without “taking life”, IIRC.

I had no idea Lupin was a vegetarian, but that could be! Depends on how much credit you want to give to Gosho for keeping that in mind. (Granted,he probably did look into Lupin in his ideas to make Kaito a phantom thief, so it’s not a bad theory. I just tend to be skeptical if it’s a level of detail thing vs happy coincidence.)

Only thing about Kaito’s phobia is it’s not diet related, and it really does seem to be played up for laughs, which is… okay? But it’d be nicer if it were brought up more seriously from time to time, else it really does give the impression of a throwaway gag, rather than something meaningful to the character. Even as a joke parody sort of thing for the habit, it doesn’t work too well. (Though lord knows how many stories/theories/headanons there are for why Kaito does hate fish enough to where even a picture of them can give him a shock.)

Looking at a Kaito who plays rpgs, I have to wonder how he’d feel if he came across fish-based enemies or allies? (Mostly wondering because I’m watching Zelda lps, and I can’t help but wonder if Kaito is utterly creeped out by the Zoras.)

Something random I noticed. (And small warning this is just a quick post before class because I happened to wonder about something.)

The gun Kaito’s using here isn’t his usual card gun.

And it makes sense for how it’s used, since you can see the other side of the plunger attached to the gun and left behind.

The specials keep with that…

…except this point where it just looks wrong. Possibly perspective, but a mistake one way or another.

Funnily, the newer anime got rid of it altogether. It feels like they were updating Kaito’s technology and making it less goofy, which makes some sense…

This metal grip over a plunger probably looks better, anyway. (Not sure how well either method would work on the ceiling in reality, but ah well.) The only issue is that they specifically don’t show how the other end is attached to the wall, so I don’t think they thought it through and hoped people wouldn’t wonder about it.

More interesting thing is that it’s not Kaito’s gun he also shoots cards from.

Yes, he clearly uses it in DC when going against Makoto. But the only similar time I remember in MK is the Red Tear and…

Of course it’s from his sleeve somehow, because he does need his gun to deal with Snake. Off the top of my head, I can’t really recall him using his own gun as a grappling hook/plunger, even though the image sticks with me…

Original procrastination problem of finishing that one Ace Attorney game (Trials and Tribulations) that I started forever ago and got disinterested in case 3 is now done. You’d think new procrastination, if I got one, would be to play Apollo Justice.

But nope.

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Editing manga icons again, for Kid this time. (And in backwards order right now, because quality is easier to work with.)

❤ ((and the mail one: on average, how long does it take you to write a reply that you’re pleased with?)) ((and flower, fondest role-play memory between muns <3<3<3!!!)) ((…//throws some more hearts <3<3<3<3<3<3<3))

From this munday meme

✉ :On average, how long does it take you to write a reply that you’re pleased with?

Minutes, infinite, that’s something more dependent on muse cooperation and if I feel everything I’m given is addressed. If I post it, I’m usually happy with my reply, so… unless I hoard them (which happens), usually when I get around to writing and posting is about the time frame I’m happy with it. 

[And I’ll admit, some I haven’t/didn’t reply to because I got stuck on one detail that wouldn’t leave me alone, and it felt too silly to ask about. And then the draft sat there forever in the vain hope I’d figure it out.]

❤ :What are some role-plays that you have done/are doing that you particularly enjoy and wish to share with your followers?

It’s hard for me not to enjoy the entire verse going on with this person sending this particular ask, @blacktruthsblueeyes, and @whiteliesredeyes when it comes to Spider. For Kaito… wow, I rarely finished anything on here… But anything going on with @themoonlightthief, since that’s what kicked off tons of same muse interactions, and quite a few with Hakuba in the past that Kaito adored.

✿ :Fondest role-play memory, between muns?

Pft. Is this between all muns in general, or just between me and the specific mun sending it? Too many roleplays, too many fond memories, tbh. I guess most from the very beginning with people I roleplayed with I’d considered ‘fondest’, out of rp nostalgia. Particularly with Karissa, Ariel, Vinge, pretty much anyone I interacted with towards the beginning (those were just the first names to come to mind) and continued to interact with them (usually through tags in thread) as more time passed. I can’t entirely pinpoint one specific moment, though Kari did rp with me far more on Skype and made Spi’s first actual close relationship that helped me have an idea how he acted with people he started caring about.

卐 : Worse role play-related encounter and what advice you would give to others to avoid similar situations?

✌ : Fondest role-play memory, between muses?

✿ : Fondest role-play memory, between muns?

웃 : An existing character you’ve played in the past that you miss?

ツ : An OC you created that you are proud of?

유 : A role-play related instance that you regret/are ashamed/not proud of?

♂ : Do you have a role-play/writing routine? If so, what is it?

♀ : A trope you catch yourself falling back too often?

☿ : A trope you dislike?

✍ : Offer 3-5 tips on how to get other role players started on interacting with your muse.

✉ : On average, how long does it take you to write a reply that you’re pleased with?

❅ : Advice to non-role play blogs that want to get started?

✔ : What drew you to the character you currently play? What types of characters are you generally drawn to?

☯ : Greatest challenge to writing your character?

✘ : Any head canons you’d like to imply on you character but know they wouldn’t fit?

✯ : A head canon someone else has inspired you to adopt?

➳ : Do you prefer writing on your own, on tumblr/a forum, or on an IM platform? Why?

▲ : What sort of information do you like to see on someone’s role play page that helps you determine whether or not you would want to write with them?

▼ : Are there popular head canons for your character that you disagree with? Why?

♫ : Are there parts of your own personality that you reflect onto your character? How do they work?

❤ : What are some role-plays that you have done/are doing that you particularly enjoy and wish to share with your followers?

✈ : What do you think is your reputation in your role-play community?

⌘ : Where do you get some of your inspirations for plots/head canons? Offer an example, if possible.

ღ : What sorts of plots/characters/scenes do you have the most difficulty writing, and why?

☂ : Spread some love: mention someone you’ve met that has influenced you or your writing in a positive way, and explain how.

We really do need more people to say ‘Go fuck yourself to Kaito (or Kid). Just to give him a chance to be smug and ask ‘which one?’

Alternatively, the image came to mind of someone saying all the Kaitos are just sin with each other. Which (while true sometimes), begs the response of ‘do you honestly expect Kaito to be able to do that at random, even with himself?’, because then you need to see the boy’s reaction to general affection. :V