Things Your Character Secretly Fears (But Won’t Admit It)

We talked about the Twin Digimon last week. This week, I wanna take a closer look at their (standard) evolution lines.

As you can see, they each have a "regular" and a "dark" evolution line. In Lopmon's case, the "dark" evolution line specifically has a corruption theme. This is, of course, because Lopmon and its entire "dark" line were designed for the movie Hurricane Touchdown, which had its corruption as the main plot point. As a result, Lopmon's lines are very different from each other, while Terriermon only gets simple classic recolors.

Possibly the most corrupted among them is Wendimon.

Wendimon first gets introduced in the movie, and it posesses a chilling presence throughout all of it. However, not just Hurricane Touchdown, but all iterations of Wendimon, across the franchise's media, depict it as somehow corrupted beyond reason, usually not even being able to talk in cohesive sentences.

I wanna take a short moment to talk about its name origin. I'll not delve into too much detail, as I'm sure there are more educated people on this topic, but Wendimon is named after an evil spirit from Anishinaabe cultures, which name you are not supposed to say, as to not draw the spirit to you. I just wanted to share, in case some of you weren't aware.

But, moving on

The "regular" adult levels Gargomon and Turuiemon. Comparing the two, I really like how Gargomon has a long-range armed combat theme and Turuiemon a close-range combat theme. Gargomon, as mentioned before, appeared in Hurricane Touchdown and appeared plenty in Tamers as Jian's partner. Turuiemon, unfortunately, didn't have any big appearances until recent years. It had its debut in December 2001 as a card in Hyper Coloseum, in a Tamers themed booster.

Next up are Lopmon's perfect Level evolutions, Antylamon and Antylamon (Deva). The original Antylamon from Hurricane Touchdown is a Virus type. For Tamers, they decided to have Antylamon as the Deva representing the Hare, and so a Data type variant was created. It had its debut in Hyper Coloseum, in a booster featuring all Deva, a month before first seen in the anime at the end of 2001. The biggest visual difference is the purple scarf of Antylamon (Deva), but it also has a crest, like all Deva, on its chestplate (more on that maybe at some point?). Video games predominantly feature Antylamon (Deva) over Antylamon (Virus).

Now, if you remember, Terriermon and Lopmon were specifically designed for the movie Hurricane Touchdown. With Terriermon first showing up in its child form and Lopmon in its adult form, Wendimon, Gargomon and Antylamon are each twins' first evolution we get to see them actually evolve into during the movie. Because of this, it's interesting to me that these two share a distinct symbol, Antylamon on its arms and Gargomon on its face.

Another evolution we get introduced to in the Hurricane Touchdown movie is Rapidmon (Armor). Most people are probably more familiar with the green Perfect level Rapidmon as we see it in Tamers. Looking at the Digimental of Fate, you can see the classic Armor Digimon - Digimental resemblance. Rapidmon's abdomen comes from the sphere part of the Digimental, the base below that resembles its boots, and the wing on top resembles the ear-wings. Because the Perfect level Rapidmon uses essentially the same design, the jump from Gargomon to Rapidmon seems a lot bigger than the one from Terriermon to Gargomon. On a little side note, the official Bandai artwork of Rapidmon (Perfect) has an open helmet, even though the anime uses a closed helmet like the Rapidmon (Armor). BlackRapidmon, despite being a recolor, has a closed helmet as well.

Lastly, a short look at Cherubimon (Virtue) and Cherubimon (Vice). Both of them, again, debuted in the movie Hurricane Touchdown, which influenced their design. We get to see the corrupted, mad Cherubimon (Vice) first and only briefly see it in its Cherubimon (Virtue) form.

I believe the simple but effective changes between their designs were in part to allow this nice transition at the end of the movie.

The Lopmon line, especially, gets used in a lot of media for the sake of corruption/dark evolution story lines. Most noteworthy, Cherubimon (Vice) is the (first) main villain in the Digimon Frontier Anime season.

You divorced frank? HE'S MINE! *evil laugh*

Not eltingville but I miss my divorced husband frank west I miss him a lot guys I need to draw him again.... 🥹 or atleast finish the art I have of him that I never got done...

🍎 🍉 🍑 🍏 🫑 🍆 all of these... blab to me about mr. nick from 2009 hit game left 4 dead 2.... 🥰❤️

THANK YOU LOVELYYYY I love having moots with the same excellent tastes <3 These have been wonderful character explorations to me so I went uhhh sicko mode lol. Griddle rambles about their pookie time let's fuckin GOOOOOO

🍎 - what's your f/o's favorite drink? any drink, alcoholic or non alcoholic!

🥞- A lavender old fashioned made with a high quality whiskey, and for non-alcoholic it'd be turkish coffee :3 He'd be a big liquor AND coffee snob uwu he's definitely got a dry bar at home and mixes drinks nightly for himself. Pics included for funsies!

🍉 - is your f/o religious? what's their opinion on religion or spirituality?

🥞-Nope, he's an atheist! It's one of the few opinions of his that he's not loud about. He's always been quiet about it to stay out of trouble. It's just one more thing for people to judge you about in his eyes. He sees most religion as a way for people in power to manipulate others, or a means for people to feel better about being shitty since they can just ask for forgiveness later. Was probably raised Catholic or some other traumatizing sect of Christianity, my friend suggested he be raised Mormon for my personal fic and honestly....it's tempting to HC because that would be SO so much to unpack lmao. The thought of him making a joke about soaking kills me dead.

🍑 - is your f/o more comfortable giving or receiving gifts? why? do they have any preferences on gifts they like receiving?

🥞-OH he would be SO uncomfortable with both....I think he'd be better at receiving them because when you give a gift there's that chance that the other person doesn't like it so in a way it can be a bit vulnerable for the giver. Especially for someone like him who never really gave gifts like ever...except to his parents who were probably ungrateful a lot of the time.... He'd still feel pretty uncomfortable getting gifts too because he'd always have that feeling of owing the other person something in return. An instinct he developed because of his parents but also his career...he's had several experiences where gifts were just a means to manipulate the receiving party into doing something for the gifter later. The closest thing to "gifts" he'd have gotten in recent years pre-outbreak would have been strangers buying him drinks or offering him drugs...I think in Dead Center when he shares first aid with the others he's got that in mind, like "I'll get you now so you HAVE to get me later" before he realizes that no, the other's aren't thinking like that at all. Despite being uncomfortable receiving gift's he's always super grateful and eventually learns how to accept them without looking stressed about it. He leans more minimalist so he'd be extra grateful for practical (weapon attachments, a nice quality melee weapon, protective gear) or consumable gifts (cologne, liquor, cigars), fancy dinners, experiences (wine tasting, perfume class, aquarium date), or trips (Beaches, Hot Springs, Scenic Drives) some of those are pre-outbreak ideas and some are post-outbreak but you get the idea. BUT he's just grateful to be thought of regardless of the gift. He definitely gets emotional when it's something he really loves but he never shows that.

🍏 - if you have any queer headcanons for your f/o, how did they realize they were queer?

🥞- YESSSSS several...easily lol. He's just a big bisexual bear to me... doesn't have any real reason for being Bi over Pan, it's just the word he grew up with. I think in high school he would have crushed on guys and gals, and he'd have some shame to work through due to his upbringing but I think after getting out of his parents house he'd work through it pretty fast when he realized he didn't actually give a fuck lol. He doesn't care how someone IDs, he's attracted to all kinds of people and doesn't really have a "type". BUT I also think he's demiromantic...it's part of why he's got divorced. He broke a lot of hearts before he realized he had a weird relationship with romance. I think he'd have to be with someone for awhile before he felt actual romantic love for them, but he'd still be loving before then. He doesn't have much experience being with anyone very long term so he get's uncomfortable when he gets to the 1 year point in a relationship. He probably divorced his ex wife after 2 years for pushing him for kids, which made him realize he didn't really love her like that. That man does NOT want kids lol. He prefers not to use labels and just let things be whatever they are, especially post-outbreak. He's also non-monogamous/polyamorous. I think the L4D2 gang ends up as a sorta unspoken polycule eventually, I imagine that's a common arrangement in zombie settings. That's not to say everyone is romantically and/or sexually involved with one another, but they're just closer than good friends because of the situation...so social norms are thrown to the wind. I also just want an excuse to imagine bein in that cuddle pile tbhhhhh <3

:bell_pepper: - how does your f/o feel about death? are they afraid of it? is there anything specific they'd like to do before they die?

🥞-Before the green flu he wouldn't have cared one way or another. He cried when his mom died but since then he'd never thought twice about dying. But now? He'll never tell a soul but. He's terrified, not of Death but who he'd be leaving behind....even moreso, he's scared of death taking one of the others before HE goes. He just wants to get to the PNW coast with the others, establish a stronghold and enjoy what little joys you can squeeze out of a zombie apocalypse before his time is up....

🍆 - does your f/o have a favorite scent? why is it their favorite? do they have a least favorite scent?

(had WAY too much to say about smells so had to include a page break lmao)

🥞- YESSSSS I HAD A WHOLE WRITE UP ABOUT THIS ALREADY LMAOO SOOOO imma just copy it here and add onto it. It's probably my personal interest that I project the HARDEST onto him but...it's so fitting. I can't help myself :3

I’ve been SO obsessed with fragrance lately so I got ALOT of thoughts about his schmells...I'll wanna eventually make a post about the others too but I mean the guy complains about smells multiple times in game, I HAVE to think about it! He's super sensitive to icky smells of course, he's probably biting his tongue to not make MORE comments about it in game. Least favorite smell...sewers...yea....BUT outside of like, obviously gross smells I think he'd hate artificial coffee scent, like how it smells in a candle. Also "grandma" perfumes. He would have real strong opinions on designer fragrances, absolutely hates the weird ones with like...blood or dirt notes...if he was an internet guy he'd be writing the most SCATHING reviews on the fragrance forums lol He worked at a cologne stand from ages 16-23 and at some point his mob stuff ties in with it (smuggling stuff disguised as cologne probs) and when he starts doing well enough with that he quits. He occasionally goes back to pick up a new scent and see the older women he worked with cause they doted on him so hard (and still do <3). SO alla that to say...he's obsessed with fragrances, like this man will leave this house without his keys but will NOT forget to put on some cologne. Carries travel sized ones on him at all times too, just incase. Smell can contribute to image just as much as looks do! He's not the kinda guy to own lots of stuff but he does have a pretty big collection of scents, he's got em on a stand and everything! He rotates out scents by seasons but has a few favorites that stay in rotation. He wears woody smells in the fall, spicy & boozy smells in the winter, florals in the spring and aquatic smells in the summer. He even has specific picks for being around work guys vs running cons. THIS is his signature scent though. It's his favorite because it smells like the kind of life he wants live, reminiscent of a luxurious casino or a late night in a smoke lounge. It was the first nicer cologne he bought for himself while working in HS, it took him awhile to save up for a full bottle.

I smelled this, bought the sample then found the description online and? It’s so spot on??? the line about the suit...it's literally him!

"Welcome to your new obsession, where opulence meets shadow, satin is black, and midnights are foggy. Elegant, mysterious, and complex, Jet Black Enigma is blended to perfection. Rich with Ginger and Cardamom. Wrapped in Saffron and Vetiver Root. Crowned by Cyprol, Cashmeran, and a delicate, rare Oud that wears on your skin like a well-tailored suit. Embrace the magnetic lure of Enigma to luxury, decadence, and your darkest desires."

This shit goes HARD! Amazing work

Thank you for 1000 hits on Sweet Heat Lightnin!

I know it’s not much, but for me, it means a lot. To celebrate, here’s a comic I made from the latest chapter. Enjoy and thanks again :)

Ah the 3 rejects who inspire to be better than the 3 protagonists that are better than them in every way possible. Nice work

SORRY I haven’t been super active recently but I fished this out of the depths

I gave Nick the headcanon gift of Mechanophilia. I'm not sorry at all

Tagiru Akashi BT21-088, Gumdramon BT21-063, Arresterdramon BT21-066, and Arresterdramon: Superior Mode BT21-072 by poroze from BT-21 Booster World Convergence

Not even 20 minutes into rays dead rising 3 stream and Nick’s made 4 puppy dog eyes…. I’m in love…………………..

cozy n colorful

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