Broppy Ponies

Okay, when I start writing my own novel, I'll make the protagonist specifically sex-repulsed, romance-repulsed, we die virgins, no kisses sort of aroace, so people can't find excuses to ship them.

Old doodle of Pythor

Have Jack and Wuya ever helped each other with their makeup? Or is each of them just doing their own makeup at the mirror together as close as they'll get to that?

I think they're both too particular about their make up to trust the other to help, but they give each other advice from time to time. It's their favorite bonding time besides plotting how to take over the world

Mei: Hey guys, I found a spider. Cool little guy. Thanks for eating the mosquitoes.

Mei: Oh no, where did it go?

MK: MEI WHY?!

If Grandmaster Dashi could see the current state of things, his old teammates Chase and Guan and Dojo, and the new dragons-in-training who inherited their duties, and he could say one thing about it, what do you think he'd say? What would his emotions be?

Oh, he'd probably be very proud of the dragons-in-training for already accomplishing so much in their short time, even if they screw things up sometimes. I think he would see a little bit of himself in each of them, especially in Raimundo and his quest to be a good leader while still getting at least ten hours of sleep. After all, you can't think straight if you're not well rested, can you? And he would surely like Clay's simplicity and modesty. After all, Dashi never wanted to be famous and used to keep a low profile and hang out with his piggie friends.

And Kimiko can be very creative with her tech. I imagine if he had been born in our era (or the early 2000s like in the show) Dashi would have been the same. He would totally capture Wuya in a Tamagotchi if he could and feed her things she doesn't like. I don't think Dashi has that much in common with Omi personality-wise, except maybe how they were raised at the Xiaolin temple, but canonically Dashi is really fond of the kid and I'm sure he'd smile at each of his achievements no matter how small or how big.

Out of all of them, I think he would be most proud of Dojo for taking care of the kids and carrying on his legacy. Chase's fate would sadden him, but he would still strive to see pieces of the old Chase in him. And he would tell Guan to take it easy, take a chill pill and try to live in the present for him.

Dashi would also be relieved that the kids stuck together even when their journey got rough. Like when Raimundo turned against them but came back in the end. And they freed Omi from Chase's spell whereas Dashi failed to reverse the effects of Hannibal's soup that turned Chase into a beast. I think it would bring him comfort knowing that the new dragons in training succeeded where he and his friends failed, that even though he and his friends fell apart, there's still hope for the future, and that his Shen Gong Wus are in good hands.

Zane, tending to Kai's wounds: How would you rate your pain?

Kai: Zero stars. Would NOT recommend.

Good!Chase Young at the Xiaolin temple be like

I just watched the first 6 episodes of Ninjago Dragons Rising Season 2 that came out in Germany (I learnt some German as a kid so I understood about half of what they were saying) and I'd like to give just one minor early spoiler.

You know how some of us have been complaining for years that for as much as Lloyd's been traumatized season after season, villain after villain, it doesn't really affect his personality or mental stability all that much? Like for the most part, Lloyd is pretty chill, reasonable, wise even, and that's great. I always liked that about him and watching him grow into this person over the last 10+ years has been nothing short of amazing. I'm seriously so proud of the little green dude, but sometimes I feel like the writers are afraid to really dive into the long lasting effects this kind of trauma would normally have on someone's mental health. Probably since it's a kids show and they think they can't handle this sort of thing, although some kids face some pretty traumatic experiences in real life which really should be acknowledged more.

Anyway, they finally did it, THEY GAVE MY BOY ANXIETY!!! 🥳🎉

Like actual panic attacks, he even calls them that! They usually don't last very long and he can snap out of them relatively quickly, but they are handled pretty well and well integrated into the story.

Also, Nya is Lloyd's emotional support (yay Dragon Siblings), like she's been since Hunted or Sons of Garmadon actually. She's the one Lloyd opens up to the most and she's the first to notice whenever something bothers him.

It can be as subtle as a glance, a smile or a touch on the shoulder, but Nya always knows how to comfort Lloyd, and this just makes me so happy

Anyway, this season's been great so far and I can't wait for the rest of the episodes to come out. Sorry for ranting