r/CaitlynArcane

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Yeah, I made this edit focusing entirely on her beautiful tooth gap.
It makes her even more unique than she already is! 💙

Edit made with beautiful gifs by: ArcaneGifs

I know probably everyone else has already noticed this, but yesterday I was rewatching Season 2 and caught a detail that completely went over my head the first time.

During the fight in Act 1, when Caitlyn bites Sevika’s hand... you can clearly see the screen dripping blood. If you connect the dots, it fits perfectly with the meme the fandom gave her:

• Act 1: She tastes Sevika's blood.
• Act 2: Caitlyn walks around wearing the dramatic midnight blue and purple-red cloak gifted to her by Ambessa, a cloak that officially grants her the title of 'Count Fagula'

That meme makes even more sense now!
Fortiche knew exactly what they were doing with those “Count Fagula” vibes:
the transformation was already underway since episode 3! 💀

Jokes aside... the level of detail in the animation during that fight is insane.

*But above all, I’m really happy the writers finally buffed Caitlyn’s hand-to-hand combat skills. Let’s be honest, she used to be pretty weak in that department; seeing her adapt, get tougher, become actually "excellent" at fighting, and do whatever it takes to stand her ground was incredibly satisfying.

 

Source First Gif: the-ominous-owl
Source Second Gif: ArcaneGifs

https://www.tumblr.com/lala-loopyx/816996861471834112?source=share

*Source:
Aina - mayexplode

original post https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdHVxW2t/

*Source:
Tiff - 1maginatif : https://xcancel.com/1maginatif/status/1972522568944091492/photo/1

Based on “Woman on Floral Swing” by E.M. Jackson (1928)

This brothel scene will never stop making me laugh. The sheer amount of awkwardness, tension, and pure comedy packed into just two minutes is so hilariously awkward it kills me every time.

Right before this moment, Vi decides to test Caitlyn's boundaries: she pins her against the wall, sizes her up from head to toe, calls her "Cupcake," and asks if she prefers boys or girls. Up to this point, Caitlyn is visibly (and probably pleasantly) overwhelmed.

But the real comedic masterpiece happens when poor Pim walks by.
Vi drags him over and comes up with the perfect cover name on the spot: "Matilda."

In that exact moment, Caitlyn is literally recalculating her entire life choices. Just look at the sequence of her expressions...the transition from a proud, high-society Piltie girl to "Matilda the (*Mongoose) Pirate" is pure gold:

 

1. Pure bewilderment:
Caitlyn looks at Vi like, “Are you for real right now?”

2. Total shock and cosmic embarrassment:
Caitlyn is strictly into girls and, honestly, she probably wishes Pim had never been born… even though, deep down, she’s wishing a certain Pink-Haired-Muscle-Mommy was in his place instead.

3. System glitch:
Her eyes darting back and forth between Vi and Pim at least three times, desperately trying to figure out how to process the situation.

4. The clumsiest attempt at roleplay ever:
That "Ah, yes... Matilda" accompanied by a smile so forced and strained that it almost hurts to watch.

 

The spontaneous birth of "Matilda-Mongoose the Pirate" ...That forced, awkward face is forever burned into my brain.

I just love Caitlyn for how adorably out of her element and goofy she gets the second she steps out of her comfort zone!

Who else loves this moment as much as I do?

*SOURCE GIF: ArcaneGifs on Tumblr

The Near and Queer SFF podcast (co-hosted by Tilda Owen, who you may know from her Arcane analysis videos on YouTube) has just released a new episode focusing on Caitlyn in s2. There is lots of interesting discussion of Caitlyn's character arc and comparison with Jinx; they are going to release a separate podcast on CaitVi/Violyn later. It is also worth listening to the other episodes on Arcane, particularly the other Caitlyn ep.

• Ep 3: Caitlyn in season 1:
  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GgdHmyYsOKIu3Np743PPQ

• Ep 11: Caitlyn in season 2:
  https://open.spotify.com/episode/65zvpZWcuJH4Zay4LTKB8q

I would be interested to hear what other Caitlyn fans think about these discussions!

Sources: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
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I'm surprised these are from 2022, I thought that outfit in #1 was from season 2, did it appear in LoL / other games before?

Sometimes it is good to look back and remember what was good, sometimes its good to look back to see how far we've come.

Or just start a discussion if Cailtyn looks better in blue or purple. Or give kudos to an artist that was given a splash art with the direction 'could you give sleeves and pants to this gal real quick?'

League - Legends of Runeterra - Arcane - 2XKO

So it is amost 2 in the morning and this has been, well, let's just say my roommate's puppy going missing for 3 days was the minor crisis.

I hope in about 8 months or so, my two biggest worries are trying to find nice things to do for my partner, and if I look good in an eyepatch.

https://xcancel.com/i/status/2055967117648842976

Honestly, I’d probably lose my ability to speak for a solid minute. But once I remembered how to breathe, I’d have to ask:
'Katie, please... just one time... give me that In what mad world would I trust someone like you?'

That fake-indignant tone she uses with Vi in that scene?
Absolute perfection. I’d probably just evaporate on the spot.
It’s peak Caitlyn

https://xcancel.com/i/status/2041556050835579330

Every time I rewatch the first season of Arcane, this scene continues to strike me deeply. Immediately after Jinx’s explosion, Caitlyn’s leg is wounded, and she’s exhausted and overwhelmed… yet she doesn’t even hesitate: her first instinct is to protect the ones she loves, just as Jinx starts firing at them.

We see Vi supporting her, with her body forward and feet planted, while Caitlyn, beside her, seems slightly leaning backward… At least that’s what I think I see; the image isn’t very clear due to the bright lights in the background and the way the scene is framed. In any case, when Jinx starts shooting, Caitlyn moves her whole body in front of Vi, trying to shield her as best she can.

Her arm reaches out toward Vi, trying to get in front of her to save her—a brief but powerful gesture that captures the essence of Caitlyn: courage, dedication, and protection even when she’s the one in greatest danger. Small details like this are why I love this character so much.

When they’re knocked backward, the difference in their movements becomes even more noticeable: Caitlyn’s arms are fully open, because a moment before she had been trying to protect Vi with her entire body, while Vi’s arms are slightly extended and begin to close due to the unbalanced force she used to push Caitlyn away.

This Mongoose doesn’t have the slightest regard for herself when it comes to protecting others

https://xcancel.com/_kostochka/status/1916892617398255828

I love Caitlyn’s 2XKO design so much.
I love her half-loose, half-tied hair.
I love her vibe.
I love her energy.
I love her hat.
I love her outfit.
I love her short brown jacket.
I love her jacket.
I LOVE her jacket.
I seriously love that jacket.
The jacket is EVERYTHING.

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kohquette artwork: https://www.instagram.com/kohquette/

New Beatufil Art by kohquette from 2XKO social media.