Sorry on delay! this one was very difficult to judge since there were so many great entries, I struggled between so many it took me hours of dancing between them to narrow it down haha OTL
but I've come to a decision qvq/
In the end there must be a winner~ and i've decided this one will go tooo~
The Pirate
As I enjoyed how you approached your writing about strength- his power being formed from the family around him and the world before him, rather than just something he himself had done. Built upon many generations- it was a different take on the prompt that really stood out to me. Interpreting strength as who you are by blood, and where you come from rather than just a character trait. It shaped his strength to be part of the much larger picture, his father before him, his children to come I kept going back to this form because it really encaptured a 'noble' personality that suited to me- respect the pride and it will care for you, heart of the lion,eh? The more I thought about it, the more I appreciated it. Subtle, but very well done.
With, honorable mentions to~
SnakeScales
As I enjoyed your consideration of him as a gladiator- and you chose to take a very literal approach, which was quite refreshing as sometimes the straightforward answer can be just as nice as a deep one. Your words were well written/placed and I enjoyed the read.
Coco Bunny
As I appreciated the nod to the original myth as being thick skinned mentally, I hadn't even considered that being used as a response but it was a creative way to consider it!
chasing_stars
As I appreciated the meaning of your 'strength', Being able to take care of oneself is something that a lot of people can struggle with- and knowing when to take care of yourself above others is indeed a very valuable strength to have! Well done~
PreApex
As I enjoyed their strength choice (in contrast to the above) being their ability to guide others- something that could be used for good or evil and is indeed a strength- something beyond just being a leader inspiring and commanding people- but more of a teacher and being able to help them grow
WolfOfTheYear
As I appreciated your different choice in answers- using his voice (tho tbh i think of a lion and just lOUD ROARING ON THE STAGE) It still was a neat idea to see how the characters voice could be a strength in their life and push them forward through inspiration.
Dia.
As I always enjoy a charismatic character- in a sea of introvert ones haha! Plus, seeing it as a strength that benefits him in many ways (even if egotistical) just made him a fun character to read about and imagine
(also ur a butt for naming him Hercules)
Desmond
As I did appreciate your different approach on the topic, utilizing weakness as strength. It wasn't something i've thought of before (And certainly didn't expect to consider in the competition-) but it was very well worded and I loved how you used it as a concept.
boss.
As I enjoyed your concept of fear as a strength- being able to use it against others by intimidation and manipulating the world around him as a result. Your wordplay was very well done as well, and I appreciated the historical nod.
but I've come to a decision qvq/
In the end there must be a winner~ and i've decided this one will go tooo~
The Pirate
As I enjoyed how you approached your writing about strength- his power being formed from the family around him and the world before him, rather than just something he himself had done. Built upon many generations- it was a different take on the prompt that really stood out to me. Interpreting strength as who you are by blood, and where you come from rather than just a character trait. It shaped his strength to be part of the much larger picture, his father before him, his children to come I kept going back to this form because it really encaptured a 'noble' personality that suited to me- respect the pride and it will care for you, heart of the lion,eh? The more I thought about it, the more I appreciated it. Subtle, but very well done.
With, honorable mentions to~
SnakeScales
As I enjoyed your consideration of him as a gladiator- and you chose to take a very literal approach, which was quite refreshing as sometimes the straightforward answer can be just as nice as a deep one. Your words were well written/placed and I enjoyed the read.
Coco Bunny
As I appreciated the nod to the original myth as being thick skinned mentally, I hadn't even considered that being used as a response but it was a creative way to consider it!
chasing_stars
As I appreciated the meaning of your 'strength', Being able to take care of oneself is something that a lot of people can struggle with- and knowing when to take care of yourself above others is indeed a very valuable strength to have! Well done~
PreApex
As I enjoyed their strength choice (in contrast to the above) being their ability to guide others- something that could be used for good or evil and is indeed a strength- something beyond just being a leader inspiring and commanding people- but more of a teacher and being able to help them grow
WolfOfTheYear
As I appreciated your different choice in answers- using his voice (tho tbh i think of a lion and just lOUD ROARING ON THE STAGE) It still was a neat idea to see how the characters voice could be a strength in their life and push them forward through inspiration.
Dia.
As I always enjoy a charismatic character- in a sea of introvert ones haha! Plus, seeing it as a strength that benefits him in many ways (even if egotistical) just made him a fun character to read about and imagine
(also ur a butt for naming him Hercules)
Desmond
As I did appreciate your different approach on the topic, utilizing weakness as strength. It wasn't something i've thought of before (And certainly didn't expect to consider in the competition-) but it was very well worded and I loved how you used it as a concept.
boss.
As I enjoyed your concept of fear as a strength- being able to use it against others by intimidation and manipulating the world around him as a result. Your wordplay was very well done as well, and I appreciated the historical nod.
