#i started crying listening to im alive because its also a fucking fantastic wally talking through the website song

[toybotic]

So I was thinking about Next To Normal, I'm Alive in particular, and It hit me like a freight train that the song and concept would fit so well in a little au so I uh

The main idea is that Wally died and by god Barnaby is coping so horrifically badly. I wouldnt want the plot to follow all the same beats as the musical Im not exactly keen on having Barnaby Fly, so to speak. As with how I interpret the musical, it's not entirely clear if Wally exists as a spirit or not. I like leaving that open to interpretation. Its interesting exploring what all unchecked grief can do to a person. This isnt a solid au or anything its more a cocept right now and the designs are far from final, this is my first time drawing any of these characters oops. But my god a chance to mix a favourite musical And Welcome Home isnt one I want to miss lol