#kevin cecil

[mysaldate]

I need to thank @drawsmaddy for this incredible set of doodle commissions! This crossover has been living rent-free in my head for AGES now and I so desperately wanna talk about them aaa but I've already bothered all my friends with them so much ;;;

First off we got Michael and you KNOW he had to be the dorm leader of Heartslabyul. Unless Riddle is present in this crossover, then I think it might go either way honestly. On one hand, Michael was perfectly fine following orders when he played the role of Elliot but on the other hand... he is the guy the writers marked down as the sorest loser and he does have major control issues lol. Either way though, I think he and Riddle would have a lot in common and a lot of mutual respect is to be found. Other than Riddle, I think the relationship with Trey would be very interesting too because while Trey does share some traits with Uriel, he wouldn't need to see Michael completely beaten down into the dust to realize that the guy has TraumaTM and start doting on him. Michael would probably find that unpleasant because it reminds him a touch too much of Metatron but Trey doesn't have those usurper tendencies that make Metatron so dangerous so maybe he'd be chill with it eventually.

William is another hot candidate for Hearts dorm leader, definitely with his perfectionism and being used to sitting on the top but I feel like if we take William at the end of the series (or really anywhere past him realizing he does actually have human care and emotions), he would let Riddle sit in that throne and just befriend him. Again, the two are very similar and there is also the same connection with Trey except William wouldn't be a little bitch about it. I feel like he would be Cater's nightmare though because he is way too good at reading people. He'd also get along so well with Azul for obvious reasons xD.

Dantalion is prime Savanaclaw material. Not only is he insanely athletic but he also tends to go for the easiest solution in any given situation. It's not that he's stupid or doesn't think about things, it's the fact he's sick of scheming and playing nice when he can just beat the answers out of someone. I feel like he and Jack could be friends, or even Ruggie if he brings in some of Baphomet's cooking from time to time, and something tells me he would find Azul absolutely insufferable, only "worsted" by the likes of Jade and Jamil.

For Uriel, I honestly consider him staff more than anything but for the sake of the doodle series, he'd be in Octavinelle. Benevolence isn't something he would connect with himself once upon a time but after taking care of William for so long, that soft side bloomed in his heart like a field of flowers... but he can still be cold and calculating when he wants to be. One of Azul's favorite workers due to his gambling addiction which makes it really easy to make the money they pay him for his services in Mostro right back. He joins Trey, Jade, and Jamil on their cooking nights and swaps stories of their dorm leaders together. He does feel a little unsettled by how cruel Jade can be to Azul sometimes though.

I was debating not including Isaac because he's not technically a main character but you know what? He deserves to be here! Scarabia was an obvious choice and not only because he's essentially just Kalim in a thicker font. Isaac's whole character is about resourcefulness. He can get his hands on nearly anything because he knows the right people and has the right kind of money. While he's not as outwardly naive as Kalim, that is exactly why I feel they would get along. Isaac is safe. Kalim deserves a safe friend. And Isaac's heart is big enough to accept all of him. They'd probably establish family connections after school and then they would truly be unstoppable.

Sitri in Pomefiore is another no-brainer. He's so pretty but also always working super hard. Whether it is to find what attitude will get him the best results or his appearance. Of course, this applies to his schoolwork in much the same way Jamil used to put effort in, where he purposely does worse than he should – only his reason is to have people pity him and do things for him. He would have such an interesting relationship with both Vil and Epel imo where Vil likes his dedication and appearance but definitely disagrees with how he uses them. I mean, even forgetting the schoolwork stuff, why do you put this much effort into sneaking as many sweets into the dorm as you can? Epel would be kind of the opposite, I think things would be tense at first but after he finds out about Sitri sneaking sweets and using his cuteness to make people do his bidding, there's definitely a basis for a friendship there.

And finally, we have Camio! Honestly, dorm leader of Diasomnia fits him the best. He is elegant and unquestionably head and shoulders above almost everyone else in his life. I've been considering putting him in Scarabia too due to how much scheming and plots he did in the series but the way it all crumbled when Lucifer got involved kind of prevented that in my eyes. He could definitely understand Malleus a lot, having lost his mother very young and only knowing his father very remotely. His profound loneliness would also be something he can relate to – and the fear of losing the few people he does have. A more light-hearted dynamic would be with Sebek because I'm ngl, Camio and Malleus look super similar if you disregard artstyle differences except for the horns and I think it would be hilarious to have Sebek simultaneously offended that someone dares look so much like his master (dammit Sebek, people can't choose that) and confused because he's such a simp.

But yes, those are the broad strokes of my many many MANY thoughts on this crossover, PLEASE talk to me about it even if you only know one of these fandoms, I will explain everything, just please, my head will explode.

[calimera62]

Devotion [noun] : a great love, affection, admiration, or commitment for someone.

[hear-me-out-shippers]

Hear Me Out, Shippers: SebaUri

Submitted by: @mysaldate (Submitter also created the above ship name)

Form used: In-Depth

Characters: Sebastian Michaelis (Kuroshitsuji/Black Butler) x Kevin Cecil/Uriel (Makai ouji: Devils and Realist)

Snappy Ship Pitch: Demon butler meets angel butler, both their masters are more or less oblivious to the true identity of the other butler, other entities might pop in from time to time to spice things up.

Warning! This post contains content warning tags. Please read the content warnings carefully before deciding whether to go below the cut.

Content warnings: enemies to lovers, violence, dubcon

At a Glance…

Alternative ship names: None

Character Types: Canon x Canon

Ship Type: It's Complicated™️

Ship Status: Canon-Compliant, but Complicated

Stated Reason for Complication: There is potential implied relationship between Sebastian and his human master, Ciel Phantomhive as well as a potential implied... something between Uriel and his superior, archangel Michael

Genders/Assigned Sexes at Birth: Undisclosed as far as I am aware as both of them are supernatural entities that can take on different physical forms but they are both portrayed as men, male.

Sexual and Romantic Attractions: Sebastian has had sexual relationships with women but also is very attached (and heavily implied to be romantically interested) in a male character. Kevin is implied to be into men.

End-game?: Loaded question for a loaded situation, I could see them as only using each other for momentary respite or I could see them eventually bonding over their precious humans passing away and staying together

Good for each other?: For one of them, kind of, but not for another.

How much they have in common, on a scale of 1 to 9: 2

Inspiration behind the ship: Demon butler and angel butler to orphaned young aristocrats in a Victorian England setting with dark fantasy themes AND both of their masters have special souls? How could I not immediately think of them?

Why it’s underrated: These two would be horrible in the best way if only more people knew about the series.

How it’s overlooked: It is a crossover and Makai ouji fandom is already super small. The Makai ouji anime, while not terrible, also did a rather poor job of getting people to read the manga where all the interesting stuff happens.

In-Depth:

About Kevin Cecil/Uriel:

Kevin Cecil aka Uriel is a former archangel now posing as a humble butler and house steward for William Twining who is a young man and holder of the soul of Solomon, the king of ancient Israel. Kevin was sent by his superior, archangel Michael, to monitor William and see to it that demons don't get a hold of his soul. At first, he was focused on his mission and tried not to get attached. He hoped to speak to Solomon and get forgiveness for their last encounter and the punishment he gave to Solomon due to his numerous contracts with demons. However, over time, he started to care for William and watch over him from more than just a sense of obligation. In the end, he reveals his true identity to William even though he fully expects to be sent away. When William accepts him as he is, Kevin vows himself to William's side and even goes against direct orders later in order to help William. He goes from the cold angel of punishment to a caring sweet butler who would do anything to protect his master and even those his master cares about, though they are irrelevant to his mission or even demons.

What he wants in a relationship:

Probably stability, looking for somewhere to be himself as a person without being burdened by his position as an angel or his duty to Michael or Solomon.

What he needs in a relationship:

To be loved and cherished tbh. He's a gentle soul but hasn't had much time to explore that side of himself.

About Sebastian Michaelis:

Sebastian Michaelis is a demon who takes interest in special souls of humans. For millenia, he's been bored and simple ordinary souls may bring him sustenance but don't give him any pleasure anymore. He is currently contracted to Ciel Phantomhive, the Queen's watchdog of the Brittish underworld. In service to Ciel, Sebastian finds himself quite often in mortal peril, facing not only typical human criminals but also other supernatural entities, most often grim reapers who collect the souls of the departed, which is a huge point of contention between the two races. And while Sebastian keeps his cool suave act together, there is certainly displeasure he shows at the prospect of losing Ciel's soul to them. The creator had also said that after Ciel's death, Sebastian would be mourning for a very long time as, despite his better judgement, he is attached to the boy.

What he wants in a relationship:

Excitement? Probably someone who won't be easily manipulated and puts up a bit of a struggle. Someone who can challenge him.

What he needs in a relationship:

Someone who can put him in his place tbh, to wipe that cocky smirk off his face.

How they would be good for each other:

Kevin could definitely give Sebastian what he wants, be it a challenge or a power-trip. Don't really think Sebastian would be good for Kevin tho xD They COULD provide each other comfort after both William and Ciel pass though.

How they would be bad for each other:

Sebastian is a player. He would enjoy toying with Kevin, and Kevin would find it very frustrating and honestly kind of hurtful. Also, while Kevin is a very loyal person, Sebastian takes time to get attached and even then is a major tease about it which would likely make Kevin feel used.

Dealbreakers: If either of them makes a move on the other's master, that would be an instant deal-breaker. They aren't likely to do so though, Kevin because he genuinely doesn't care about Ciel, and Sebastian because he is currently leashed by his contract. Once he's out of it, he would likely go into mourning so I don't see him trying to get to William either, and even if somehow he tried, William had already proven very resistant to contracts. The attempt alone would definitely be an unforgivable slight for either of them though.

How they met: Since the worlds are already very similar (so similar they could even be the same world tbh), I assume they might meet through their masters. William is always on the look-out for potential rich patrons seeing as his own financial situation is fairly dire, and Ciel could use someone with William's ambitions for politics and/or law career.

How it would play out: At first, there would be a lot of fighting, lots of trying to establish dominance. It would take them a long time to open up to each other – if they ever do at all. There's a lot of constant tension between them. Sebastian doesn't have good experience with angels, Kevin doesn't have good experience with demons. They get especially upset with their masters around, being a tad too protective and suspicious of each other. But if their masters decide to hang out more, they will, begrudgingly, behave. Over time, I could see them being less tense around each other as they get used to each other. There would still be spikes here and there, if Michael was to visit, or if Ciel suggested Sebastian was growing soft, but I think over time, they might find a way to an almost healthy situationship.

Free Rambling Space!:

There was, at one point, a joking theory that Sebastian is actually Lucifer from MO because, at the time, we didn't know what Lucifer looked like, only that it involved a lot of feathers, stripper heels, and clawed hands in fancy gloves, which is, incidentally, all we knew about Sebastian's true form as well. This would be such a fun twist on the shipbut it would add a pseudo-incest layer as some of the original archangels in Makai ouji consider all the other original archangels their siblings while others do not. The only explicitly blood-related ones are Michael and Lucifer but others include Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael. If Sebastian being Lucifer was true by some miracle, the ship would get even more complicated. If Kevin knew, he would have insane inner conflict and would likely feel guilt even worse than if he just fell for a demon. If he didn't know, it would allow Sebastian to play him like a fiddle, using all that he knows about Uriel from before his fall. Either way, Michael would be even more furious with Kevin if he ever found out.

[mysaldate]

THE GANG IS BACK TOGETHER NOW!!

Aaaa I wanna talk about this AU so much I have so many thoughts ughhhh

[ID: Image 1 of 2. A digital drawing of Kevin Cecil from Makai Ouji. He is wearing the uniform of Jade Leech from Twisted Wonderland, looking to the right and smiling softly.

Image 2 of 2. A digital drawing of Isaac Morton from Makai Ouji. He is wearing the uniform of Jamil Viper from Twisted Wonderland. He's facing forward, smiling brightly. End description.]

A couple more kofi doodles for @mysaldate!

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shout out to my babies

idk why some images came out transparent and others came out looking like white boxes of absolute shit so sorry about that

characters/fandoms under cut

waluigi / wario (mario franchise)

sundrop / moondrop (fnaf security breach)

n / uzi doorman (murder drones)

frisk / chara (undertale)

denki / jiro (my hero academia)

virgil / janus (sanders sides)

helen richardson / michael shelley (the magnus archives)

welcome to night vale logo / welcome to desert bluffs logo (welcome to night vale)

[potato-lord-but-not]

assorted wtnv doodles because I’m only a liiiiitttle bit obsessed

[2b--frank]

so i may have lied that one time...

isn't he just adorable?

bonus

[mysaldate]

Allow me to add some more!

devils and realist offical art

[vintagecandy]

unfinished cecil doodles i finally colored between commissions and animation lol :')

[tv-sparkle]

i was bored lol. it's impossible to generalize such a wide array of designs these characters have so i drew like. one of many fanons. all interpretations are wonderful

[thingsaday]

Welcome To NIght Vale has been fun lately :0)

[flight0fthecrows]

the sillies!!

i really should catch up to wtnv sometime :")

[robogart]

Finished commissions of Kevin and Cecil Palmer for Anonymous! 🥳💖💕✨

[kerink]

here's a whole bunch of shit i never posted

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I like how this arc is showing how to heal generational trauma through the lens of two different characters. Cecil is working to acknowledge the harm he and Abby caused to each other and making a conscious effort to mend their relationship, both for his own sake but also to break the cycle without passing that hurt onto his own son, showing that it's never too late to get help. And then Kevin is beating up his child self in the background.

[crabjest]

Welcome to Night Vale has been living in my head for basically my entire life (elementary school. Explodes.) anyways I relapsed for the 50th time, heres what the major freaks look like in my brain

Also episode 51 doodle because what the fuck. And Cecil on my microbiology