#mn art show

[pallanophblargh]

Apologies, I’m justifiably livid and will be for… who knows how long.

Before I can find a way to put that to good use, here’s an equally angry sketch.

Rage against the dying of the light.

[ripplefields]

don't do traditional worst mistake of my life

musical nerds au - r0b0-writes

[sweet one says "tail like this most the time"]

[capn one says "cherish his joy while you still can."]

[k_k one just says "ok my hands are getting cold bye" it was just a note lol]

[creatively-cosmic]

working on refs sometimes leaves u noticing symbolism u put into a design that even You didn't know you put there

the amount of symbolism and metaphors we put into all our serious mn shit is crazy i hope u guys know that. and i REALLY hope ppl are catching it out there...if u think smth weve drawn has a Meaning to it. youre probably right . something day one of drawing the character vs day 90 image something

[morningstarinwinter]

Drew after awhile

Sketchy for my daughter and kinda self portrait

[anonymusbosch]

really truly Feelings about coming back to my hometown and seeing it as an outsider (I only knew it as a child with my motion constrained by school and parents and being under 18) and an outsider (it's changed since I've been away these last 8 years) and an outsider (showing it to my partner and finding it both familiar and unfamiliar, and special and inadequate) and an outsider (my parents and sister have all moved and my childhood home is no longer mine - staying in a building with a door code to learn and furniture still being moved in) and an outsider (my favorite places have changed, moved, closed, repainted) and an outsider (new murals! new buildings! new bike lanes) and an outsider (how the Fuck do the bike lanes on the east bank connect) and an outsider (it's changed [you can never step in the same river twice] and I have too)

[alabaster-raven-illustrations]

While I've been absent i've been quite busy! Prepare for some new work, starting with the Argyle Zebra Gallery's Rejected Show! My piece, Elitism, humbly rejected from the Mn State Fair Fine Arts Competition, will be on display until making its way to its next home! Find me at the Artist Reception Thursday, 9/12 or stop by the gallery to check out all the other amazing pieces!

[forlorn-crows]

noah: You're always invited to come in whenever you want!! 😌 I'll make tea, and then we can talk about how sweetly Aether is gonna ruin Dew 🥴 crow: oh if you get me started you wont hear the end of it noah: I'm sat, talk all you want 👀☕️ crow: oh when i get home from work its over for you, prepare for Horny

@noahl-art, you asked for it. based on his dewther artwork here and the fact i can never shut up about aether tdick hnghdf

fuck, aethe, it's . . . it's so fat. sure, dew's seen him hard. but not like this. not throbbing under his own dick, sticky with his own dripping slick. he can't help the way his eyes go wide, watching it pulse.

aether's big hand slides up his chest. nuzzles his nose into dew's hairline and shushes him. know you can take it all. he smiles gently. look how bad you want it.

and oh, how dew wants it. he can't help but make a little noise in the back of his throat and grind against it. aether reciprocates, turning his body so they're facing each other, bending his knees so dew's cock still sits atop his own.

should get you to ride it. you want that, baby boy?

uh huh. and dew throbs so hard his thighs jump.

aether slides his hand down between them and thumbs at dew's growth, peeking full and pink out from its hood. the pad of his finger brushes over and dew jumps again. gonna play with this too, while you bounce. aether's already spinning them, tugging dew onto the bed to straddle his lap. get you so slick.

f-fuck, dew grunts, falling onto his hands on each side of aether's shoulders. fuck, want you to put it in.

mn. you ready for me already? aether kneads at his thighs, spreading them until their hips meet. and then he spreads dew's folds, thumbs caressing each one until they part with a soft, moist sound. oh, baby boy, look at you. so fucking handsome. he pets at them until dew shifts enough to make them cover his fat length, kissing the ruffled labia that pull taught from the tip.

fucking hells, dew mutters. his legs are shaking, just a little. enough to show his desperation, how easily he falls into aether's skilled hands.

aether's cock throbs and both of them groan.

go on, love, he purrs, pushing on dew's hips. lemme fill you up.

oh. shhhiit---

that's it, just there. aether's head thumps back onto the pillows. fuck, you're perfect. sit on my cock so pretty.

dew keens, grinds a little. his slick makes the slide too easy, overly pleasurable. aether throbs inside and he nearly starts begging right there.

he reaches back for dew's cock. thumb pulling back the hood to arch the tip even further. his other fingers dip between his folds and gather his own slick, spreading it over the head.

dew's stomach jumps. aether hums and smiles, moving his fingers in slow, luxurious circles. pleasure shoots through his core.

gonna get you to cum on it, aether rasps. he snaps his hips, shallow but quick. 'til that little dick is red and dripping. huh, baby boy?

[animenostalgia]

News - Sailor Moon: The Super Live will be getting a North American tour, starting in March 2025! After it's stop in the UK for their London showings, the Japanese musical will be making stops in the following US cities:

March 12: Pittsburgh, PA — Byham Theater

March 15: Austin, TX — Bass Concert Hall

March 18: San Antonio, TX — Majestic Theater

March 19: Sugarland, TX — Smart Financial Center

March 25: Seattle, WA — Paramount Theater

March 27: Spokane, WA — First Interstate Center

March 29: Portland, OR — Keller Auditorium

April 1: Dallas, TX — Winspear Opera House

April 3: Midland, TX — Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center

April 6: Minneapolis, MN — Orpheum Theater

April 8: St. Louis, MO — The Fabulous Fox

April 11: Dayton, OH — Schuster Center

April 13: Louisville, KY — The Kentucky Center

April 15: Chicago, IL — Chicago Theater

April 16: Milwaukee, WI — Riverside Theater

April 18: Newark, NJ — NJPAC

April 22: Philadelphia, PA — Miller Theater

April 25-26: New York — Palladium Times Square

The musicals will be performed in Japanese with "English subtitles" (most likely screens on the stage with text.) Tickets will be going on sale January 31st, 2025.

[rat-rosemary]

anon who wants a summary:

the timeline:

dream published a meme which used the r slur to insult tommyinnit stans. this sparked outrage (because it's a slur).

dream defended himself by explaining he was called slurs by nicholas cantu and half the internet and people said that was justified because cantu was autistic and pan, and dream himself is autistic. he as a result thought he was allowed to say the r slur. dream also deleted the tweet a few hours later.

tubbo made a stream where he analyzed dream's response and brought up his own reasons for disliking dream. tubbo's (and most of dsmp twitter's) take is that the r slur was used as an insult in this case and therefore there is no reclaiming it.*

dream responded to tubbo's stream. however, his focus was mostly on addressing the context of why he made his tweet (what he feels was a constant harassment by Tommy and his friends who've been implying terrible things, such as Dream being a pedophile, for months) and talking about some of the problems tubbo brought up. he showed a number of evidence to back some of his main points, like this DM where he asks Tommy to stop making inappropriate jokes about him:

tubbo then responded to dream's stream. tubbo's main issue with it seems that Dream justified context, but didn't really go into the tweet itself.

Tommy also published a 5 mn video accusing Dream of various negative things, which basically reiterated most of tubbo's grievances. (none of them are criminal offenses or the like)

issues Tommy and Tubbo brought up:

feeling like Dream implied they owed their careers to them. There is no evidence of this. Dream has talked about a couple miscommunication/joke situations and brought up multiple times that he felt he was just shining a spotlight on people that would've made it anyways. Tubbo repeatedly said he "just doesn't believe this" and Tommy feels that in fact "[Tommy] made the DSMP."

Dream contacting Tommy's mom in 2023 following drama at the time. Tommy felt like there was a betrayal of trust and Dream apologized. I'll attach the DM, you can decide for yourself how you feel about it.

A situation where in the DSMP discord someone brought up skephalo porn art and Tubbo, a minor at the time, was there. Dream brought up in his stream that he was not there. Tubbo in his second stream said "that's fair." I think this is resolved..?

Dream's circle of friends being misogynistic. There is no evidence from this from Tommy and Tubbo, apart from vibes basically (which could still mean there's a problem! but atm it seems to be just vibes).

Tubbo vaguely accused Dream and his friend George of queerbaiting? Dream didn't address this but has multiple times said they weren't dating.

I can't think of anything else but I might've missed something! And obviously I think this is all correct but it might not be because I am a #flawed human being.

I tried keeping this as short, concise, and as unbiased as I could but obviously I rambled. A LOT more was said by everybody involved, but I tried my best :(

*this point is particularly interesting, because I've seen enough discourse on both Tumblr and Twitter to feel like it's a complicated issue that people haven't clearly cut one way or another. Making this point because most of dsmp twitter agreeing with something does not necessarily make them right (but you can ofc decided by yourself).

Thank you so much Star!!!

I'm going to once again plead for everyone to watch the original streams so they have full context, but I know they're long and not everyone can or wants to do it, so I am willing to further explain and give more context to anything you don't quite understand or have doubts about :]

[lieutkenny]

Sorry, I've just had A DAY today, and... I was wondering if you might still have some art of Sweden and/or the other Nordics laying around that you haven't posted/showed us yet? Your Sweden just looks so d-mn huggable.

Sorry you’ve had a day, take some doodles to cheer up!

[saphira-artandoc]

Behold… a project that began back in October 5th 2022…

C3 Swap AU

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I am nothing if not predictable

What is the swap AU?

The swap AU was created due to my love of that genre (If you followed me in my Persona phase, you know what I mean)

It was a way for me to practice my craft as time goes on and to this day, I’m still learning. It’s also an excuse for me to draw pretty outfits

It was also inspired by Eren Angiolini’s CR swapped classes (mainly VM and MN back then) before their own rendition of Bell’s Hells, done in 2023

The difference between my version and Eren’s is that instead of swapping DnD classes (Fighter -> Paladin) , we changed their subclasses (Fighter : Battle master -> Fighter : Eldritch knight). Some of these were taken from completely made up thanks to a homebrew list of subclasses

The entire creation of this AU is a group effort from various members of the Dorym Nation discord server. We did not plan for it to work as well as it did as episode rolled by. We did it mostly on vibes and somehow made everyone’s backstory sadder (oops)

Why making this post now?

With campaign 3 coming close to an end, I felt like it was finally time for me to face my fears and show the people what 2 years of creation do to someone, without any remorse for showing enjoyment in a piece of media.

I also struggle with showcasing my work in the last couple of years to a wider audience, especially with the rise in A/I art and N/F/T that just destroyed me mentally. This is why you don’t see much art posting from me

Also every time I thought I had a breather with art, shit just kept happening in the canon game and it really just spiralled to what we have today… Mind you this was created around episode e20 so we didn’t know everything about the characters back then… We were so close but had to change some stuff and add something else… I love the creative process <3

What did you mean by “you made everyone’s backstory sadder?”

When you go into a project made on vibes, you kiiiiind of mix-match a couple of ideas together. With the Swap AU, not only did we swap their subclasses, but we also swapped elements of their backstories with another member of their group. You will see it with everyone’s post.

Wait so you’re not sharing the art yet? Why not?

My goal with this post is to give you guys a small introduction to the AU. I know this will be at the very least 10 post in total minus this one since I’m hoping to give each Hellions their very own Tumblr posts

I am also a perfectionist and I want to give the best quality possible when posting the artworks. I am in the making of creating front facing reference sheets of each member of BH with max 6 different clothes ( EXU or start of the campaign, ball, outfit 2, current one, and for those with specific body transformations get that illustrated also)

There is already existing art of the AU that was created by @czpeterp that you can see here! (Their art is amazing, go check them out!!)

I have Fearne and Chetney’s that are complete, and Imogen is the next one in line. Expect for a post about them coming really soon (hopefully tomorrow)

That’s all for now! Sorry for all the rambling lmao, I do hope I piqued your curiosity and I’ll see you (hopefully) tomorrow morning for our first Swapped character: Fearne Calloway!

[yellowssillysymphs]

NEW GATTWO PRINT NOW AVAILABLE!

Big and colorful and shinyy this one. Gaty and two .mn queer people on your wall...ok? Yes ok. And free shipping. Wow they are so pretty

[kfkr1ze]

[002-A16] Scissor Words

Summary — ✈︎ The egg that suddenly grew legs managed to escape Kiroku’s grasp and ran away. Kiroku chases it, but he quickly loses sight of it…

Characters— ✈︎ Kiroku, Akuta, Muneuji, Nanaki, Sakujiro

Location: Youkai Art Museum in Shodoshima

Kiroku: …………

Egg: ………

Kiroku: …… Ah…… there’s legs.

Egg: ………

Kiroku: ……Ah!

W-Wait……!

Kaede: (It’s around the time we agreed to meet up. 

… I wonder if Kiroku-kun had fun.)

Hm?

Kaede: Wow, what’s this? There’s an egg-like object with legs. Is it a youkai? Having something like this displayed at the entrance… It’s creepy but cute too!

I wanna take a picture. Where’s the camera app…

Kiroku: Hah, hah……!

Kaede: Wah!

Kiroku: Gh……!

Kaede: You surprised me…!

Why are you in such a hurry, Kiroku-kun?

Egg: ………

Kiroku: (Moving side to side) …………!

Kaede: (He’s panicking while trying to see what’s behind me…?)

Kiroku: Ah, wah…… Mn……!

(Please don’t look… over there……!)

Kaede: Eh? What is it?

Egg: ………

Kiroku: Uh……!

Kaede: … He ran away.

Huuh!? The egg-like object isn’t here anymore…!

Location: Maze Town in Shodoshima

Kiroku: Hah…… Hah…… Hah……!

(…I lost it… What do I do……)

(I have to tell everyone on the walkie talkie app……)

Dewawa: You sure you wanna tell?

You wanna be the one who tells everyone that you lost the egg that everyone tried so hard to take care of?

Kiroku: ………

Dewawa: They’re already gonna be upset won’t they?

And on top of that, you haven’t made any progress with the lantern art right?

Pinfu: Right～

They might think you’re so pathetic since you can’t do anything at all〜

Kiroku: …………

Rouzel: That’s not true! You should just contact them! I’m sure that everyone would be worried!

Ripris: It… doesn’t matter what you do…

Both chasing the egg… and contacting everyone… is such a pain… ZZZ.

KB: Personally, I believe the best solution would be to contact the rest of themーー

What will you do, Kiroku?

Kiroku: ………

……I’m not…… telling them.

Location: Otomari Chuuzaemon Inn in Shodoshima

Akuta: This olive soumen is SUPER good! I can munch on it as much as I want! Endless munching!

Muneuji: The fried soumen from the other day was good, but this soumen is good as well.

Nanaki: Is Chief here?

Akuta: Oh, nah he’s not here right now.

Muneuji: I believe he went out with Kinugawa earlier.

Nanaki: Yeah? Then I guess later will be fine. 

Akuta: By the way Nanaki, are you in a good mood? You’ve been all smiley lately. Did something happen?

Nanaki: Oh actually, I was just working on the song for the encore of the summer festival. The one that’s supposed to match the BPM of the fireworks, 

I just wanted to show it to the chief a little since I finished it. 

Akuta: EH!? Nanaki, you can make music!?

Nanaki: Well. Yeah I can.

Akuta: REALLY～～～～?! I also challenged myself to make music before, but I couldn’t do it y’know～～～～!

Man, I can’t even read sheet music. The notes just look like tadpoles dancing…

I really respect people who can make songs〜!

Meaning I really respect you, Nanaki～～～！

Nanaki: You’re going way too hard on the praise.

Akuta: You don’t gotta be humble! Actually, I really wanna make a song one day, so you gotta help me!

Nanaki: If I feel like it.

Akuta: Yayy!

I gotta make a plan to get you to feel like it soon～～～！

Muneuji: … By the way. 

Yesterday, Kinugawa was the one who got the egg, wasn't he? 

But I haven’t seen his face at all today.

In other words, that would mean he still has the egg.

Nanaki: Now that you mention it, you’re probably right about that.

Muneuji: And he hasn’t come online on the walkie talkie app at all today… If I’m being honest, I’m a bit worried.

Nanaki: You think something bad happened?

Akuta: Nahh I’m sure he’s all good! I mean that guy looks like he’s strong!

Muneuji: No… He could’ve been abducted by an alien. 

Nanaki: I-I’m not too sure about that.

Muneuji: I don’t think it’ll be a problem since Chief is also with him, but just in case, I’m going to look for him outside.

Nanaki: No, I’m pretty sure you’re getting too anxious. You should calm down. 

Muneuji: If he got abducted, it’d be too late to save him…! (Quickly runs away)

Akuta: Huh?

Kiroku: …… I finally…… found it.

(But… I think it got scared of a crow… and started clinging to the branch of a tree……)

Egg: …………

Kiroku: …… You can’t …… get off?

Egg: …………

Kiroku: (If I spread out my shirt… it can act like a trampoline.)

…… Come here.

Egg: …………!

Kiroku: …… You did it. That’s great.

Egg: …………!

Kiroku: (…Cute… Okay I have to… hurry and bring the egg to everyone……)

(But.)

(Looks around.)

Kiroku: (I don't know where this is…… And it’s getting dark. I should talk to the kids[1]… Ah.)

I… don’t have the finger puppets……

(No, before I look for them, I have to hand the egg over to the next person…)

(I’m getting a lot of notifications on the walkie talkie app… I should respond to everyone … No, but)

Dewawa: They’re already gonna be upset won’t they?

And on top of that, you haven’t made any progress with the lantern art right?

Pinfu: Right～

They might think you’re so pathetic since you can’t do anything at all〜

Kiroku: (I definitely can’t…… I need to do this… on my own.

I have to hurry and bring the egg home…!)

(But, I also can’t just leave those kids behind……

Especially on a trip to a place I might never come back to……)

(We’ve been together for practically my whole life……

Those kidsーー)

Ah……

Kaede: Kiroku-kun! Thank goodness…!

Sakujiro: So you were in a place like this.

Kaede: You did have a GPS with you, but I was really worried when you just up and left like that!

Kiroku: I… I’m… sorry……

Kaede: No, it’s fine. I’m just glad that you’re safe. But next time, don’t run around so much that you end up getting lost.

Also… Here.

Kiroku: ……Ah……!

Kaede: I found them on the side of the road. They’re yours, right Kiroku-kun?

Kiroku: …… Yes…… They’re… my friends……

Kaede: I thought so. Be careful not to drop them next time.

Okay, let’s go back to the inn!

Kiroku: …………

Kaede: ………

(Kiroku-kun… He’s been looking uncomfortable this whole time…

Almost like he wants to say something, but can’t.)

(Kiroku-kun is quieter than most people, but that doesn’t mean he’s not interested in his surroundings.)

(In fact, it feels like he’s more considerate about his surroundings than most people are. 

That’s whyーー)

(If only I could find a way to get him more comfortable…)

Oh right!

Kiroku-kun. Let’s use PeChat.

Kiroku: Eh……?

Kaede: If it’s hard for you to put something into words, maybe it’d be easier for you to put it down in writing. We can give it a try.

Kiroku: ……

Kiroku: ………

……My next message.

…… Is going to be…… a little longer……

Kaede: Got it. I’ll wait for you.

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Kiroku: ………

(I’ll… open the walkie talkie app.)

Akuta: “Ahー Ahー Mic test! Testing, testing, one two three. 

Is Kiroku-san thereee? Go ahead.”

Kiroku: Ah……! He…llo…… Go …… ahead.

Akuta: “I’m glad we finally got in contact with you! Muneuji was really worried about you, y'know. He jumped up and ran out of the inn. Copy.

Kiroku: …… Co ……

Akuta: “So, so? How are things on your end? You still on planet Earth?”

Kiroku: I’m… I’m coming back…… Copy.

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Notes — ✈︎

“Those kids” referring to the finger puppets.

[writeroffantasy03]

“The darkness demands your soul.”

The Mighty Nein one shot was really good!! A little disappointed we didn’t get more insight into their personal lives after the time jump but I also understand the show had a strict time limit. (Looking forward to another celebration-themed one shot, though. *wink wink*)

Also, Percy doesn’t—in a surprise twist—join the MN. I just wanted to post this art.

[kurishiri]

09 . . . main story

— this translation may not be 100% accurate or may contain creative liberties. if you enjoy, please consider reblogging, but don’t repost or claim these as your own!

— cw: invasion of personal space, maybe some questionable behavior from servants, flashbacks from that chapter with a lot of warnings.

Several days had quickly gone by since making contact with the ‘Bernard Company.’

Harrison: Elbie, you’re eating nothing but that again?

Elbert: …? Mn, that’s right.

Roger: I feel like I’m about to go dizzy just by watching you.

Liam: But, don’t you feel like Lord Elbie’s eating more these days?

Elbert: …Is…that so?

With a beautiful gesture, Lord Elbert brought the lemon salad on his plate to his lips.

I ended up leaving a discreet memo to the chefs that ‘Lord Elbert seems to like citrus fruits as well.’

The memos I have for my job as Fairytale Keeper have probably also increased.

And most of them were about Lord Elbert.

Of course, we just had a lot of opportunities to spend time together, I was also aware myself that my eyes would often follow Lord Elbert.

(But…)

—— Flashback ——

Alfons: Anyway, I would suggest putting some distance between you two. Before you find yourself unable to escape from a dire situation.

A: Let me just warn you, though — the more you wish for happiness, the more Elbie will try to hurt himself.

—— End flashback ——

The words I heard from Alfons had been stuck in the corner of my mind since.

(Just what is the sin… that Lord Elbert is trying to atone for?)

William: By the way, Elbert. Has there been any development regarding that “personal deal” with the arts dealer? 

Elbert: …

For a moment, Lord Elbert appeared a little nervous.

(A personal deal with that arts dealer…)

—— Flashback ——

Host in a silk hat: Thanks to you, the painting is saved. Please, by all means, take this painting.

Host in a silk hat: And—

Elbert: ...Alright.

—— End flashback ——

—— Flashback ——

Kate: No, I’m fine... What were you talking to the art dealer about just now?

Elbert: Ah... he was offering a personal deal.

Alfons: In other words, he was scheming to make Lord Elbie, who has no eye for beautiful things, into a client.

A: If that art dealer is a member of that organization, the mission is a big success. Isn’t that great?

—— End flashback ——

(He must be talking about that time when he was offered a deal.)

Elbert: Yesterday, a letter came…

E: …requesting that the deal take place at my manor house.

(Lord Elbert’s manor house…?)

(I see, since Lord Elbert is a count… he must own land.)

William: I see, so the other party doesn’t want to show their hand.

W: Before inviting you to their land, perhaps they want to verify that you are, indeed, a ‘collector.’

W: At the place where you were born and raised.

Elbert: …

Lord Elbert’s hands, which had been moving to pick up food on his plate, had stopped completely.

The more I looked, I saw that his expression was clouding over.

(Is there something making him uncertain…?)

I remembered a similar thing had happened back at the party.

There, his expression had also become more dark.

(And the reason for that must be——)

—— Flashback ——

Middle-aged gentleman: Truly, your beauty is second to none.

Green-eyed lady: Elbert, turn toward me as well… My, are you a little short on sleep, perhaps?

Elbert: …I’m fine.

White-haired lady: Are you sure? You aren’t so scared you can’t sleep, aren’t you? I can sing you a lullaby again.

Elbert: …Thank you.

—— End flashback ——

(…To be making that expression even when he’s going back home…)

There was something in Lord Elbert’s manor, that hurt him.

I couldn’t stop that unsettling feeling bubbling up from within me.

(What a selfish guess… there may be some other reason at play, too.)

(But, no matter the reason, if it was something that made him make such an expression…)

(…I want to be by his side.)

William: Kate.

Kate: Hm? Yes, what is it?

William: You should accompany Elbert on his personal deal at his manor.

Elbert: … [surprised]

Kate: Me… accompany him?

(That… if that means I can stay by his side and watch over him, that would make me happy, but—)

Kate: Is that alright? If a stranger suddenly came by, would that not raise suspicion…

K: In the first place, how much do the people of the manor know?

Elbert: …They don’t know about Crown, or about the Cursed.

William: The manor’s employees only know that Elbert is working at the palace.

W: If someone who looked like a secretary was by his side, it would not be that strange.

W: And, you must have seen the arts dealer while accompanying Elbert to the party.

W: So, even if you are at the deal as well, I imagine it wouldn’t raise suspicion.

W: Ahh, I forgot to ask something important.

W: …What do you, yourself, want to do?

As if peering into my heart, William smiled.

(Maybe he saw that I was worried about Lord Elbert.)

I straightened my back, sitting more deeply into the seat.

Kate: If it’s alright, I would like to go, too.

William: So she says. What will you do, Elbert?

Elbert: ……—n’t.

It looked like Lord Elbert was trying to say ‘you can’t.’

Kate: Please, Lord Elbert.

Elbert: … [surprised]

Without thinking, I had avoided that answer.

(I’m sure of it now. As I thought, there is something in his manor that will make me sad.)

(When Lord Elbert wanted to distance something from me… he was always like this.)

(And it’s because of this, that I want to be by his side.)

Elbert: …Alright.

Lord Elbert was kind, and so he didn’t go against my wish.

William: Then it’s decided. When you’re at the manor, the topic of Crown and the Cursed are not to be mentioned.

W: Take care not to let the secrets you hold slip out.

Kate: Yes, of course.

(His family should be at the manor, right? Do they also not know about Lord Elbert’s curse?)

I was a bit curious, but it was probably rude to pry.

I didn’t ask anything, instead finishing my breakfast and rising from my seat to leave.

——A little while after Kate left.

At some point, the only people left in the dining room were William and Alfons.

Without minding table manners, Alfons rested his chin on his hands, looking toward the direction Kate and the others had left.

William: You look like you have something to say.

Alfons: To incite something like that…

A: Whatever becomes of Kate in the coming month she promised to stay here, will not be my problem.

His slightly languid tone revealed none of what he was feeling.

As if looking for his true intentions, William looked at him with a side eye, letting out an easygoing laugh.

William: ‘Whatever becomes’ of Kate and Elbert will depend on their will.

W: I simply gave them a little push they needed.

Alfons: This is the first time I’ve heard that you have some attachment toward Elbie and Kate.

William: …I was always curious, about what Elbert is like when the shoal he wears wavers.

W: Whether he wants to sink into the depths of the water, or rise up to the beach’s shore… I want to know what he truly wishes for.

W: I simply want him to fulfill his own desire, no matter which it is.

W: And I suspect Kate will be the one to pull the answer from him.

It was as though he was waiting for a story’s ending.

William’s eyes shone with anticipation and exaltation.

Alfons: …You are quite evil yourself, if you ask me.

William: Ahaha, well, it’s too late to realize that now.

And then, the next day came — Lord Elbert and I, along with Alfons, arrived at the manor.

(So this is Lord Elbert’s manor.)

The exterior did not betray its interior: every corner was filled with things. It was indeed a beautiful manor.

(But, even though everything is pretty, it feels kind of cold for some reason…)

Elbert: …

Lord Elbert hadn’t said a word since we were in the carriage.

Even when greeted by the servants of the manor, he hadn’t uttered anything.

Butler-looking man: Welcome back, Lord Elbert, Lord Alfons. …And you must be Miss Kate.

A strict-looking butler whose hair was snugly brushed back bowed his head politely, and the others followed after him.

Jeffrey: I am the head of the butlers, Jeffrey. …It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Kate: It’s a pleasure, my name is Kate. Please take care of me.

In response to Jeffrey’s polite greeting, I bowed my head in turn.

After that, Jeffrey introduced some of the butlers and maids.

(Is his family… not here right now? Could it be they are out somewhere…?)

Perhaps because he hasn’t returned in a while, everyone welcomed Lord Elbert modestly and warmly.

Young butler: I have been waiting for your return, Lord Elbert.

Nearly elder butler: I heard that you have returned for work-related reasons, but regardless we are truly delighted that you have returned.

Maid with glasses: How do you wish to spend your time before your work? Your wish is my command.

Elbert: …Please attend to her so she feels comfortable.

E: Other than that… there’s nothing really.

The butlers and maids surrounding Elbert seemed very happy.

But in contrast, I noticed that Lord Elbert had not smiled once, this entire time.

(Maybe it’s because he hasn’t been back in a while, so he’s nervous…?)

Elbert: …

E: I’m sorry but, I want to be alone.

I could pick up his voice, which came out as a trembling whisper.

(‘Alone’…?)

Jeffrey: Now don’t say that, Lord Elbert. We have all missed you so much.

Elbert: …

(I don’t know how long it’s been since Lord Elbert returned.)

(But the arts dealer won’t be arriving until tomorrow, there is still time…)

Kate: How about we talk after a small break?

When I chipped in the conversation, Lord Elbert turned toward me.

Elbert: … [surprised]

(…? Why does he look so surprised…)

——Was that uneasy feeling I had, just my imagination?

The butlers and maids paid no mind to Lord Elbert’s words, continuing to smile at him.

Elbert: …Could you move away, please?

It seemed like he was sweating when I looked at his profile.

(…It’s not hot in here, but he is sweating?)

Lord Elbert didn’t seem to be trembling, per se, but rather he was frightened of something.

That uneasy feeling I had felt before we left the castle came up again.

(Just what is it… that makes him make that face?)

Jeffrey: …Everyone, let us leave it at that. It appears Lord Elbert is unwell.

Upon Jeffrey’s words, the others gave Lord Elbert a look as though they were reluctant to part, before they backed away.

Jeffrey: While Lord Elbert is taking his break, please show Miss Kate to her room.

J: Lord Alfons, too. I will bring a change of clothes and something to drink for you.

Alfons: Ahh, as usual, don’t pay mind to me. I will just be wandering around as I please.

Jeffrey: …As you wish. Then, Miss Kate, that maid will show you to your room.

Kate: Ah… alright. Lord Elbert…

(He said he ‘wanted to be alone.’)

(But is it really okay to leave him alone?)

When Lord Elbert met my eyes, a smile played on his lips.

Elbert: I will rest a little in my room, so… you make yourself at home, too.

E: I don’t think there’s anything very interesting here, but… feel free to do what you will with the things here.

His gentle tone had the opposite effect on me, making me feel uncertain.

(It’s as though he’s holding back so he doesn’t worry me.)

Kate: …Thank you. Then, I’ll see you later.

Maid with glasses: This way, Miss Kate. Be careful to watch your step.

Being led by the maid, I left the parlor.

Jeffrey: Lord Elbert, we have prepared your room. So, please rest as long as you need there.

Elbert: ……I understand, thank you.

As the door closed behind me, I could no longer hear their faint conversing.

Kate: …It will be alright, right, Alfons?

Alfons: …

When I asked in a small voice to Alfons, who left the room with me, he was unusually quiet.

Kate: …Alfons?

Alfons: Whether you choose to see it or not is up to you. I would recommend the latter, though.

Kate: Eh…?

(To see… what, exactly?)

Alfons: You see, for better or worse, there is no ‘master’ of the manor who would punish guests who wander on their own.

A small laugh escaped his lips, and Alfons took a step ahead of me.

Alfons: This will be the third time I’ve said this now, but I would suggest you not dig too deep.

A: I won’t warn you anymore — so don’t take it the wrong way.

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Last year when you did the show in St Paul MN during the vip pre show you played an unreleased song and I can't really remember what it was but I remember it was great and I loved it, do you still have plans to release it? And what was it called cause it's driving me crazy that I can't remember

oh. Hmmm. I honestly don't remember, if anyone else has any details about it I could pin it down

If it was upbeat it could have been I'll Know My Kind When I See Them

If it was downbeat it could have been Not Everything Is Art or The World's Fair

If it was angry it could have been Caterpillar Juice