LEONHART

Honestly, I'm pretty sure that younger me would just see that there's a girl living in my house and be too ecstatic to notice anything else.

Anyone else randomly hearing citypop and synthwave for some reason?

Neigh? Nay.

This answer may be a cheat and a stretch, but hear me out...

Star Wars: Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight

Specifically, the opening levels set in Nar Shaddaa, one of my favorite, underappreciated locations in the extended universe.

The whole moon was one giant, grimey, neon-lit city blanketed in night, overrun with sleazy organized criminals and jazz music. Pretty big noir vibes too.

It's the first time I remember experiencing the aesthetic, which felt so sharply different from the colorful, swashbuckling Star Wars I had known. And I knew I loved it.

Shortwave eroticism.

And that's not even taking into account the miseries of:

1: Fighting with insurance to let you have what you desperately need at a price that wouldn't bankrupt you.

2: Fighting with your pharmacy over prescription issues.

3: Dealing with sudden nationwide shortages.

Fuck...

I don't care how old this image is or how many times I've seen it...

Every single time, I end up feeling better. Instant mood boost. I hope it never stops getting posted.

I'm so goddamned sick of masking.

Gainax AF.

I've been using VR lately for this purpose. Surprisingly effective.

I dunno. Just helps to isekai myself to a different plane of existence for a little while.