r/ValentinoCult18Plus

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I think moths do this? Right?

So it's obvious Val's saliva is the main ingredient in Love Potion, the Vees' proprietary 'love drug'? (Watch the other ingredient be like...Red Dye 40 💀) And as far as I know we haven't established a currency for hell, but assuming a conversion to USD, how outrageous do we think we're getting in terms of price? Because it seems mass-marketed but Val doesn't have an endless supply of saliva and he would NOT let anything of his be sold in like a drugstore, so it's gotta be in high roller territory. Anyway, what are we thinking?

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Valid reaction tbh, honestly, to me, the delivery of the line made it hilarious, it was over the top and love his he called Alastor a "stupid deer", I also love that he grabs him in a "pull yourself together man" which is also evident by the tone, which contrasts with how he grabs Angel Dust, I also love that he said "us" and not just "me", including Velvette as well, given how he was going to fly away with Vox and Velvette, and given that he didn't care at the least while seeing Vox losing his shit and shooting at everyone (actually finding it hot), it's clearly that it was just about him and Velvette (and Vox as well), and he doesn't give a shit if the weapon killed anyone else, this line was perfect tbh, Joel Perez delivery was top notch.

I love this! Art by joycew-art on tumblr

Original post by the artist: https://bsky.app/profile/raivennn.bsky.social/post/3mgsmfoi4f22g

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Found this fanart on X ( Twitter ) and I love it so much! Thought I would share with you guys! Art by Ana Braveheart on X (Twitter): https://x.com/Cristinapovoa2

This is really so cute 🥰.

I need to choke on it

I don’t think it’s bad at all; honestly, I love that they are humanizing his character more. To me, he feels much more realistic as a manipulative abuser.
If they had made him 'one-note evil,' it would feel unrealistic and far less impactful to the story. A flat 'I’m evil all the time' trope doesn't make for an interesting narrative.

Most real-world abusers aren't just angry and aggressive 24/7. They have personalities; that’s what keeps people and their victims around, that’s how they control and manipulate. They give victims a taste of their 'good side' to keep them holding on, giving them a reason to stay—not just out of fear, but out of hope that the abuser isn't like that all the time.

From the abuser’s perspective, most aren't angry constantly. They have triggers, fluctuations, and moments of being content, sad, or happy, just like anyone else. Making Valentino feel more 'real' adds a lot to the story and makes him significantly more uncomfortable to watch. He feels like a genuinely dangerous person because you never know when he will snap or what will set him off next.

Art by ZedV2008 on Tumblr