Go Out With A Whimper, Not With A Blast

Go out with a whimper, not with a blast

bkg: says two nice things after spending the whole story being self-centered, belittling people and beating them

fans: wow, so much development, he's a totally different person now

Literally no one:

Me: HEY! ARE YOU! READY TO GO-

Me: *sees Janus* Why does he look like someone’s Bill Cypher fanart, but as a cosplay Me 30 episodes in: *is the Janus kin now*

i feel like so many people misunderstand redemption arcs. they’re not about forgiving past actions. they’re not about softening previous behavior. redemption arcs are about realizing past behavior was heinous and resolving to be better, do better. that’s why so many redemption arcs fall apart upon close scrutiny.