The Recent Resurgence In Episode 6 Talk Has Led Me To Reminiscing About Rook's Absolutely Buckwild Backstory.

the recent resurgence in episode 6 talk has led me to reminiscing about Rook's absolutely buckwild backstory. man tries on a nice jacket exactly once and immediately re-evaluates his entire life.

(this has actually been sitting around for a few days because I keep second-guessing it, so uhhh sorry if it's weird! I can't tell anymore!)

Hihi!!! I just wanted to say that it makes me happy when I see you post ur textposts, they're so funny!!! I hope you have an amazing day :3

THANK U THATS SO SWEET 🥹

you could put a skittle in there

Yippee!!! Ur so silly I love all of your memes :3

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thank u !!1!!! i’m glad that my silliness is enjoyed <33

mini analysis on vil's concept of beauty and how it affects his treatment of other characters (specifically, why leona grates on him)

in a nutshell, vil is all about effort. he respects people who try, even if their goals don't align with his own. this is shown most clearly in his p.e. uniform vignette

where he explains why he gets along with jack even though their physical goals differ, but it's also in several other voicelines

for vil, being naturally beautiful isn't enough. he'll readily compliment leona's looks and lilia's skin + grades, but he's quick to follow it up with criticism on how they don't put in effort

it's also shown in his initial reaction to neige's performance (and his original impression of neige before he learned more about his backstory)

with vil, coasting by on natural talent means nothing. characters like leona and epel irritate him because he believes they're wasting their potential. he'll acknowledge their inherent charm and beauty, but it means nothing if they 'rest on their laurels' and 'coast on their natural talent'. this is also why he gets along with jack so well; jack pursues his goals to the fullest which vil finds admirable, even though his goals aren't particularly appearance-focused. leona especially is apathetic and reluctant to put effort towards self-improvement. in leona's eyes, it's useless because he'll always be second-best to his brother. in vil's eyes, leona is a slacker. it's specifically because leona has so much potential that vil dislikes him. vil thinks he's squandering it by refusing to try.

I was gonna tag you but I got too shy but. I think you'd like this post :3

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