@Thomas Ian Griffith interact

ponyboy and johnny

"Don't you know this tale, in which all I ever wanted I'll never have? For who could ever learn to love a beast? However cold the wind and rain I'll be there to ease up your pain However cruel the mirrors of sin Remember, beauty is found within Forever shall the wolf in me... desire the sheep... in you"

Nightwish - Beauty and the beast

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i reworked an old artwork of mine to fit my current style/needs/vibes, what do you think of this version of beauty and the beast?

The name “Nathaniel” is one of the few things given to him by his parents. I hear the name Nathaniel means something like "God's grace" or "gift from God" in Hebrew. (Natan=give, El=god)(It is ironic that his parents, who gave him this name, abandoned him.)

It is something that Nathaniel himself quietly cherished, and it also a name that stands as proof of Mrs Underwood’s love for him. Had she treated Nathaniel as less than human, like the other adults did, he might have forgotten his own name at an early age.

But even while Nathaniel was treated as a nameless child by his master, Mr Underwood, she went on loving him as if he were her own son, continuing to call him by his forbidden name.

As a result, she made the grave mistake of letting Bartimaeus learn Nathaniel’s true name, yet it goes without saying that this very name is what maintained the unique bond between Bartimaeus and Nathaniel.

Nathaniel managed not to become entirely “Mandrake” because Bartimaeus protected Nathaniel’s true name, and, unintentionally, that name was passed on to Bartimaeus through the love of Mrs Underwood.

Moreover, the name “Nathaniel” now holds the potential to remain for thousands of years through Bartimaeus (this is Stroud’s official statement). I believe that for Bart, this name Nathaniel could literally be a gift from God. At least, there is no doubt that this name has become one of his amulets for the rest of his life.

I deeply love this peculiar form of affection that has been inherited in such an unusual way.

(And by the way, when I learned that the name “John” means "mercy of God", I was so cynical that I shut my mouth.)(I know that people in that world don't follow a particular religion, but still.)

I didn't check it properly, so my English might be wrong! Thank you for reading.

I love this idea that by learning Nathaniel's name Bartimaeus safeguarded it from time, erasure and influence. And the idea that it's an accidental gift from Martha is also so beautiful. 🥺

May I also add that, in a sense, 'Bartimaeus' (name related to Bartholomew) and 'Nathaniel' are two sides of the same coin, and may reference the same person (link here). Stroud was telling us from the very beginning how the trilogy would end. They were always meant to become one.

What's more, the name 'Bartholomew' is also related to 'Ptolemais' (same link). This being Stroud, I don't think any of it is a coincidence, especially through the religious imagery.

So, in a way (and returning to your beautiful idea, OP), Bartimaeus is protecting a piece of himself, even after its physical manifestation is gone.

"No one cares about how long your run was"

"No one cares if you baked something"

Wrong bitch - I'm locked in. Post the little map thingy from the app, I won't even know what it means and I'll like it. Post your first upside down cake or homemade pizza crust attempt, I'm in there and I'm smashing the like button.

careful who you bully in high school he might just crane kick his way into your heart

Just two silly lil guys meditating

(CONNOR, CONCENTRATE!!)

rebecca welton + at home

It had to happen sooner or later....

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