Final Post! Just Some Loose Ends Now :)

Final post! Just some loose ends now :)

(Last warning lads)

...So. this is it. The end of II. All that remains is the impact it left on the surroundings. No hotel, no mountains, no wacky objects running around doing challenges. Just a defective phone, a sadistic CEO, and the outline in the grass where everything once stood.

This ending was.. phenominal honestly. It emotionally destroyed me, yes. But it was all so worth it.

Also, is that Lightbulb's phone?? Poor Baxter :( I didn't really consider that he wasn't fabricated, either. Guess both of his parents are gone now :,(

And our final scene. Seems it was all for nothing, right? Everything's gone; deleted. Mephone's back to being trapped with Cobs (who seems to have lost everything). Just two broken entities in a barren wasteland, stripped of everything that gave them a purpose.

..Except it wasn't entirely for nothing. This show, all three seasons? It left an unshakeable impact on the object show community. It's not about what's gone or what "used to be", it's about the memories and everything that's spanned from it all.

It started off as a few kids wanting to make a silly cartoon, but look at how much it's grown! Just like how Mephone started off as an inexperienced host, how the contestants started off as just "stereotypes", but grew into their own people. I think it's the perfect parallel, and the perfect ending.

Adam, Brian, Justin, and the whole II crew? Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. This show means so much to me, and no doubt to many others. Just because the show's over, doesn't mean the end. I think that's a good message. :)

Thanks for reading my rambles if you've stuck around - this show means the world to me and I wanted to give my two cents now that it's over. I also took some screenshots of a few of the deaths that I otherwise couldn't find a place for, so enjoy! :D (Test Tube isn't here both because I don't think she ever gets the ❌ over her face when she dies, but also picture limit :P)

So I've been compiling images (and composing myself), I think I'm ready to give my two cents. This'll be broken up into parts because only 10 images per post, so look forward to uh.. a lot! :,)

(MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE EPISODE 17 UNDER CUT)

We're starting with the Purgatory Mansion crew! And ohhh holy FUCK do I have a lot to say about them. First of all just. Fuck. God. Fan rambling during Test Tube's death, trying to keep himself composed?? And his denial of her death, just.. broke me. Painty having to be the one to snap him back into reality and TELL him that she's dead?? AUGHHHH 😭😭

ALSO THE PHONE?? MAN. THAT. THAT HURT.

SPEAKING OF PAINTBRUSH!

Okay I just. I genuinely this this was THE most gut-wrenching scene of II. Period. FUCKING PROPS TO JAZZY MOTHERFUCKING OLIVER CAN I LIKE. MARRY HER?? (/PLATONIC)

Okay so if y'all know me I'm pretty sure you know by now Paintbrush is my favourite OSC character. EVER. Their entire arc, their story, it just. It means so, so much to me. They're the entire reason I discovered I was nonbinary in the first place. They helped me find ways of dealing with anger in a healthy way. This fuckin' paintbrush has done more for me than I think.. ANY other fictional character in the history of ever?? This scene?? I genuinely nearly threw up from how hard I was sobbing.

Also can I just say how glad I am that Jazzy is voicing Paintbrush?? Like I don't think I've mentioned this enough but her vocal skills in this scene were PHENOMINAL and she SERIOUSLY did Painty justice. Good lord when they started crying I screamed out loud. Just. Lightbulb sacrificing herself for them, the whole "you need to be the leader now" thing?? Painty sitting there whilst all their friends die around them and they just have to sit there?? They can do nothing about it?? FUCK.

Them trying so hard to fight for her?? To SAVE her?? I just. I can't.

Not to mention just. This. Fuck. I'm a hardcore lightbrush shipper through and through so to me this is the equivalent of a child just trying to support their parent through the death of the other parent, but. Even if you see them platonically this hits DEEP. Their best friend, their rock, the silly to their serious, just died in front of them. The only things remaining being her lifeless corpse and a crab that she once gifted to them in memory of their friendship. Plus the symbolism of their flame dying out when Lightbulb dies?? BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOTHING LEFT TO FIGHT FOR?? ADAM ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME.

Yeah can you tell I love these guys?? (I'd post the image of Painty BEGGING Bow to tell them how to get back from death, but 10 images per post limit fucked me over :P)

(Hotel folk next!)

JAZZY WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU MEAN.

Here's my predictions before part 17 drops! (Template made by @dicediceking :D)

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How to avoid White Room Syndrome

by Writerthreads on Instagram

A common problem writers face is "white room syndrome"—when scenes feel like they’re happening in an empty white room. To avoid this, it's important to describe settings in a way that makes them feel real and alive, without overloading readers with too much detail. Here are a few tips below to help!

Focus on a few key details

You don’t need to describe everything in the scene—just pick a couple of specific, memorable details to bring the setting to life. Maybe it’s the creaky floorboards in an old house, the musty smell of a forgotten attic, or the soft hum of a refrigerator in a small kitchen. These little details help anchor the scene and give readers something to picture, without dragging the action with heaps of descriptions.

Engage the senses

Instead of just focusing on what characters can see, try to incorporate all five senses—what do they hear, smell, feel, or even taste? Describe the smell of fresh bread from a nearby bakery, or the damp chill of a foggy morning. This adds a lot of depth and make the location feel more real and imaginable.

Mix descriptions with actions

Have characters interact with the environment. How do your characters move through the space? Are they brushing their hands over a dusty bookshelf, shuffling through fallen leaves, or squeezing through a crowded subway car? Instead of dumping a paragraph of description, mix it in with the action or dialogue.

Use the setting to reflect a mood or theme

Sometimes, the setting can do more than just provide a backdrop—it can reinforce the mood of a scene or even reflect a theme in the story. A stormy night might enhance tension, while a warm, sunny day might highlight a moment of peace. The environment can add an extra layer to what’s happening symbolically.

Here's an example of writing a description that hopefully feels alive and realistic, without dragging the action:

The bookstore was tucked between two brick buildings, its faded sign creaking with every gust of wind. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of worn paper and dust, mingling with the faint aroma of freshly brewed coffee from a corner café down the street. The wooden floorboards groaned as Ella wandered between the shelves, her fingertips brushing the spines of forgotten novels. Somewhere in the back, the soft sound of jazz crackled from an ancient radio.

Hope these tips help in your writing!

So turns out I had a migraine (also I spilled scalding hot chicken noodle soup on my hand so that was fun 👍)

SO guess who decided to take a nap and slept through their alarm?

It's 9:30pm, my alarm went off 4 hours ago and I need to write (at BARE MINIMUM) a 7 and a half page essay due tomorrow. Guess I'm pulling an all-nighter 😔🙏

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