Slice - Blog Posts

Looking at the characters pages in the Volume Rising extras, I notice an interesting detail about Slice's background.

Now I'm aware this is a rough translation by google, but it's interesting that Horikoshi explicitly describes Slice as being used by "men".

Which could also connect with this panel from Nine's origin backstory, in which Slice is seen lying on the floor of a destroyed apartment looking totally defeated and helpless.

As far I know this is the only time a female character (and a villain for that mattter) in the series is written with an explicit background about being used and possible exploited by mens, implying a context of misoginia.

Which also makes me wish we had more context about Slice relationship with Nine and the rest of the crew.

How she pass from not trust anyone to be fully concerned about her team? (All being mens).

There's a lot of potential to developed their relationship there.

But an important note: I don't see Slice devotion to Nine and his ideals as romantic, not at all like much people like to interpret just because she's a woman. I feel that kinda goes against her characterization, considering Nine probably was the first man she ever trust but unlike others he wasn’t a lover or anything, but a savior and a true friend/family.

Horikoshi also says on Slice character page that Nine asked her about her quirk first and he values the name of it over actual names (which btw adds to Nine's own characterization considering he doesn't have a real name). I like to think it might be one of the reasons of why Slice trust so much on Nine's vision for the world, as he probably give a new meaning to her life other than being a pretty face and help her to value her own power.

Nine and his crew cameo in TUM chapter 9.2.

Wish the whole chapter was just about them, so we could see more of their life together. Unlike the movie here we can see them in casual clothes.

Also this chapter shows again how much Chimera, Slice and Mummy care about Nine.

I really miss them.

"Would you still love me if I was a worm?"

Maverick with Goose...

Mav: Goose, would you still love me if I was a worm?

Goose: Sure, honey.

OR

Goose: Hey, Mav, would you still love me if I was a worm?

Mav: A what?

Goose: A worm. Would you still love me?

Mav: Yeah, Goose, I'd still love you.

Maverick with Penny...

Mav: Penny?

Penny: Yeah?

Mav: You'd still love me if I was a worm, right?

Penny: *unimpressed/amused* Pete....

Mav: What???

Penny: *rolls eyes fondly* Yes. I'd still love you.

OR

Penny: Pete?

Mav: Mmm?

Penny: Would you still love me if I was a worm?

Mav: *totally unphased* Yeah, of course.

Iceman with Slider...

Ice: Would you still love me if I was a worm?

Slider: If you- What?? What do you- *stops* Actually. You know what? Sure, man. I'd love you if you were a worm.

OR

Slider: Hey, Ice, would you still love me if I was a worm?

Ice: Like, if you were always a worm, or if you got turned into one?

Slider: *shrugs*

Ice: *rolls eyes fondly* Sure, Ron.

Iceman with Sarah...

Sarah: Tom?

Ice: Yeah?

Sarah: Would you still love me if I was a worm?

Ice: Of course.

OR

Ice: Would you still love me if I was a worm?

Sarah: *laughing* What?

Ice: Humour me.

Sarah: *kisses him* Of course, love.

Ice and Mav with each other........

Ice: Mitchell, would you still love me if I was a worm?

Mav: *immediately* No, because you're annoying.

OR

Mav: Hey, Ice-

Ice: No.

Mav: What?

Ice: No. Do not ask me if I would still love you if you were a worm.

Mav: I WASN'T GOING TO!!!

BONUS ROUND!

Carole and Goose...

Carole: *yells across a room full of people* Hey, Goose, you'd still love me if I was a worm?

Goose: *yells back* Damn straight, Honey!

Carole: *blows him a kiss*

Hangman and Rooster...

Hangman: Hey, Bradshaw, would you love me if I was a a worm?

Rooster: *without looking up* Yeah, sure.

Hangman: Wait, what???

Phoenix: *manifesting out of nowhere* It's because if you were a worm you wouldn't be able to talk, Bagman.

Rooster: *silently high-fives Phoenix*

And here are the remains of this year’s inktober! It was hard getting into the flow of things at first, but I made it! 

It was nice to see the improvement and learning new inking techniques. Now to sleep for 20+ hours onto new projects!

Day 31: Slice (feat. last year’s last inktober for comparison)

And that concludes this year’s inktober! This month actually went by faster than I expected, so I was surprised that Halloween is already here. 

I hope everyone has a nice and safe Halloween! 🎃 But even if you don’t celebrate, I hope you have a good Wednesday 👋

Meat and Poultry - Elvis Sandwich

Takes a lot of cutting to make each tiny #original piece! #tinyart #gettingready #blackandwhite #cut #paper #art #artlife #slice #watercolour #watercolor #ink #pen #painting #pencil

Amazing Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake - Cakes A rich moist chocolate cake, made easily in the slow cooker.

Healthier Alfredo Sauce with Shrimp and Broccoli - Side Dish - Sauces Greek yogurt and cream cheese are used in place of butter and heavy cream in this makeover Alfredo sauce with shrimp, broccoli, and a touch of smoky bacon.

Romanian Roasted Eggplant Spread This Romanian spread, made with roasted eggplant, olive oil, yogurt, and onion, is a refreshing dish to serve with a slice of bread.

Desserts - Double Chocolate Pie There 's chocolate chips, squares of unsweetened chocolate, and lots of eggs and milk in this creamy, rich pie. The filling is cooked up until thick and lovely and poured into a baked pie shell. It can be made two days in advance.