Kent After the War
TW: PTSD, Kent trying to adapt after the war. He slaps Vincent at one point. :(
just a little head cannon drabble after I noticed Kent lingering near the sidelines during the flower dance when I was dancing with my lovely wife Haley.
Thinking about Vincent not being sure whether or not to call Kent Daddy, Dad, or just Kent.
Thinking about Jodie getting annoyed by Kent going through a panic attack because she was popping popcorn.
Thinking of Kent standing at the edge of the dinner table not sure if he could sit next to Sam or not.
Thinking of Sam awkwardly sitting next to Kent on the couch watching a show because Kent wants to bond but has no idea how.
Thinking of Kent standing outside of the house smoking feeling guilty because he'd promise Vincent he'd stop.
Thinking of Kent feeling guilty about snapping at Vincent and Jodie for being loud one morning after he was up all night due to insomnia.
Thinking of how his children don't know how to react to having a father again.
Thinking of how his wife doesn't know how to react to having a husband again.
Thinking of how big spaces make Kent anxious which makes it hard to go to events like the Flower dance. (He still does cause Vincent wanted him to go)
Thinking of Vincent asking him to play battle with his plastic soldiers and he has a panic attack in the middle of playing.
Thinking of Kent crying after the farmer gives him a photo of his fallen comrade during the pirate quest.
Thinking of Kent framing the photo and putting it next to the family portrait in the hall to remember to be grateful he's still alive. (He feels guilty every time.)
Getting in arguments with Jodi over chores and one time he makes her cry, and he feels his heart shatter.
Getting really angry at Vincent one time for not picking up his mess that he smacked him. Jodi was pissed and Kent left for the night.
Vincent flinching every time Kent goes to pat/hug/touch him for a while after that.
Vincent making sure that his messes are picked up every time his dad comes home.
Kent knowing he's being distant with his family and being a bad father/husband, but he cannot get the flashes of hundreds dying from behind his eyelids.
Kent not being able to take off his uniform jacket with his carinal patch on it; constantly reminding him of all the lives he was responsible for. All the people he "let down" by letting them get injured or dead.
Kent who goes to his shed every day because he can feel the tension whenever he's home and makes bombs because he doesn't know what to do anymore.
Kent who notices the look in the farmers eyes during his late-night smoke breaks, seeing the exhaustion that only comes from battle and sends them the bombs the next day; hoping that it'll help the farmer in future battles.
Kent watching his sons hang out with his friends and feeling heart shattering guilt that he doesn't even know the friend's names.
Kent smiling as he watches his wife walk out the door, going to aerobics with the rest of the women in the town. (Trying and failing to ignore the sinking feeling of being so alone now that she's gone).
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"Experimental noise" they said.
You probably can't sing but you can make great bird impressions!
Sam's mom is trying to be supportive but the song lyrics are...a choice.
Anyway, I always find it crazy when people say they don't like Leo's design, I think it's just up to how you draw it
Also, if you read Humming a tune, this bridges together pretty well!
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Can you draw Jodi? She's one of my favorite NPCs but no one really draws her. Please 🥺
Thank you for the request! (I used the opportunity to practice some different art styles)
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First Villager piece done! I seriously should not have gone so hard on the background but I think I have a problem. But anyways, here’s Jodi, the local mom who desperately needs a sabbatical. Enjoy! :)
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