#or family

[monophobix]

i think the reason why viktor from arcane felt so distinct to me is how he never belongs anywhere. this is a theme that applies to other characters as well (e.g. vi) but i think it’s also how he is visually distinct.

many characters have a bright, visually captivating presence (vi, jinx, ekko & caitlyn’s hair, jayce’s stature, mel’s jewellery), whilst in comparison viktor appears dull. he is a person we can imagine in our world and this simplicity allows him to fade into the background. he is never seen as being ‘one’ with those around him as he fails to maintain the grandiose of those in piltover or the uniqueness of those in zaun, so he is instead be is acknowledged and forgotten about even by those closest to him (jayce).

even the one person who does see him as something special is keenly distinct from him. both sky and viktor are from the same place, work in the same place yet are fundamentally different. sky adapted herself to the piltovian culture, she appeared to fit their standards of appearance and sounded like one of them. viktor on the other hand physically cannot fit their standards due to his illness and retains his strong accent.

his accent especially is so interesting to me as it not only distinguishes him from those in piltover but also those in zaun. the characters most strongly associated with the undercity do not have this obvious verbal distinction like viktor does. so whilst he is easy to distinguish physically as not being from piltover due to his illnesses which are distinctly of undercity origin, his voice distinguishes him as being something other than zaunite, pushing him away from the group he should be accepted into.

this inability to fit in anywhere could also be seen as a reason towards his glorious evolution. there is no category for him for fit in, so he will create it himself with metal and science, to create a place where he is distinct and relevant to those around him, so that he cannot be ignored and cannot fade into the background.

he makes himself known as his own distinct entity, to escape his inescapable loneliness.

[pattons-second-cookie-v2]

And so what if I imagine Virgil having an episode and not wanting to be touched so Patton just gets as close as he can without making Virgil uncomfortable and he does that awkward thing where he sits with his palm up in case Virgil wants to hold his hand and he just has to sit and wait for Virgil to calm down on his own

[coldslaws-gear-station]

i need more opportunities to write n's mean side. i love writing sweetiepie n obviously And she's at a point in her arc where she'd be considerably mellowed out anyways but also i need him to be an asshole sometimes. i think if there is one thing that im not totally satisfied with in my portrayal it's that i think i may make n a little too sweet when we know from bw he is fully capable of being a little bastard

[ordonianhero]

“Complicated”

Wind: why doesn’t rancher speak about relationship stuff. I know he says it’s complicated. But- like does anyone actually know why?

Warriors: you know, I don’t think any of us truly know.

Time: *staying quiet and sipping his tea*

Sky: you know don’t you? *looking to Time*

Time: hm, if he wants to talk about he will or he won’t. That’s up to him.

Warriors: was it that bad?

Time: *sets his cup down* he said himself. “A princess that was so beautiful, it shattered his heart.” Friends and loved one will always come and go from our lives through time.

Legend: yeah. *sadly looking down as he carves a bird out of wood*

Time: think we all been there in some way or another.

Wind: champion do you know?

Wild: oh me, ah. Well no. But it pains me to see him look so down cast during the hour of twilight.

Twilight: *returns from patrolling* what’s with all the glum faces?

Time: *pats a seat beside him, Which twilight takes* nothing to worry bout pup. Think others are just curious about your statement you made a long while back about a certain princess.

Twilight: oh. *cough* yeah. It’s complicated. Still sorting that all out.

Four: that’s understandable, we don’t mean to pry into something you’re not ready to talk about.

Twi: *softly chuckles and sighs* yeah.

In Times journal he has written from his conversation with Twilight:

Those tears falling down his face, staining his cheeks, preventing his words,

They are not just because he is sad.

No, rather they are full of all his emotions.

The ones the words tells him to bottle up, shove down, hide away.

It’s his confidence

His desperation

His embarrassment.

But most of all-

Those tears are his anger.

He knows what he wants to say, what he wants to shout.

His mouth just will not form the words, no matter how hard he tries.

His tears are full of unspoken phases, evidence of his broken heart and the anger he holds inside.

Ones I know far to well. When someone we love and care about leave. With no return in sight. To be left wondering, “what if” and grieving that loss.

[screamstr3am]

he could have just said "i like women." instead he said "i'm a man and i like women." why the extra qualifier? the "and that's the way things should be" felt implied. has he gotten more conservative since his teenage years (probably, yes) or is it a reflection of his conception of self? i've never believed his "i'll say anything i don't care about people's idea of me" shtick. he has always to me felt like a deeply autistic man who left a tumultuous childhood behind to try and desperately Blend In, be as Normal as possible. so much of what he does is blatant masking behavior, with a layer of CRAZY JOKES! on top as a defense mechanism, his get out of jail free card. and his marriage felt like part of that masking too, how better to finally fit in than be a Straight Man married to a Straight Wife. there's no ending to this post i don't know what it means.

[hopindaforeign]

this song at the RIGHT TIME specifically THE RIGHT TIME would add 10 years to my lifeline

[redjaybird]

"Whatever, I wouldn't invite a cult to my wedding. Weirdos." Not like he has anyone to invite at all if he ever had one.

[handsomeamoeba]

After I saw that "how many OCs do you have" poll I decided to try to catalog my OCs because I genuinely wasn't sure how to count it.

According to the doc, depending on how you count, I have anywhere from 55-93 OCs depending on who counts.

That's not counting ones I've put on the backburner.

[lillijackofclubs]

Reminder to all artists, know your worth. Especially when your just starting out and pricing is all weird and stuff (I still need my friends help figuring out commissions when I do them)

Don't let people make jokes about getting your work for free or discounted, it's stupid and they know for a fact it's not funny or 'just a joke'

Inspired by the fact a dude I've known all of three days asked for a drawing and made a joke about "free 99? With a 10 dollar fee?" F*cking pisses me off when people make jokes about artists making stuff for them for free.

[kayiiin]

Some extra content of the birthday post

[knockknockwhosthereartistism]

I was inspired

[chicagoeggwhisperer]

If King Charles dies on or before March 25th, 2024, he will technically be the shortest-reigning king in English history.

Anyway, like to charge, reblog to cast.

[xxtc-96xx]

hooray for blue charmander!

somehow I've done another Chartodile family moment

[nelsonakis]

[girldraki]