#the pink looks orange but i promise its pink irl

[zakequaznook]

Made a pixel art of the Pearl Clan insignia-

-out of pearlerbeads

I also made a turtwig. Love him so much

His name's Tod. I also have him as a plushy.

The precious ✨

[ghost-chance-digital-works]

Okay, so things IRL are pretty shit right now, but when things get awful, creation is my coping skill. Since I’m fighting writers’ block - at the worst flipping time - I figured throwing together another piece of artwork would help. Thus, boom.

The upcoming fourth part of "A New Lease on Life" has been officially named for some time now, and it was time it got its own cover art. Like the first three parts of the story (that's "Time to Burn," "This Time Imperfect," and "Between the Raindrops") Part IV is named for a song that fits the overall mood and theme. This one's named for Nickelback's song of the same name. Shown are the four main original characters in the story - Bree, Beverly, Mercy, and Amber, with corresponding lines from the song. Explanation of image follows if you're curious, and here’s a link to a detailed visual breakdown of the process:  << img00.deviantart.net/0857/i/20… >>         Creation Process - Base - The background came from a PD photo, altered for illustration-look, four different color-filters applied in layers, and changes to saturation on a couple. Characters - these came initially from carefully constructed 'free avatar' pics of the characters but were heavily altered, blacked out, transparent-matted, and color-blocked to replace the black. I had an absolute BLAST adding details to the characters' hair - especially Bree, (whose curly hair didn't turn out the way I expected) Mercy, (whose hair is pin-straight but always messy and frankly resembles a haystack) and Beverly (who, BTW, is wearing one of her hair-scarves over her scalp.) There were also some edits to change posture and apparel - Mercy is halfway between shrugging and bristling, Bree is striking a pose with her sweater falling off one shoulder, and Amber now has all five of her ear piercings instead of just the single pair in the avatar. Once the blackouts were finished and transparent-matted, they were added to the altered base image and sized accordingly. Texture masking was carefully applied to the characters and four different 'lens flare' masks were applied to separate the four quarters of the canvas and clean up the color-filter separation. Text - every line was applied individually, sized, positioned, the whole shebang - it was a pain in the rump. Finally, a not-so-hidden signature was applied according to my usual 'signing a-la "Where's Waldo?" habit. All in all, this piece would normally have taken a few days of work in sessions, but because I've been firmly in 'I needz a vakashun frum realty" mode, I got it all done in one...ungodly...long...stint. My arms are killing me, all the way from my shoulders to my fingertips, and I'm going to be seriously stiff from leaning over the tablet so long, but it was friggin' worth it. Life's been pretty sh*t lately so it's nice to be able to accomplish something artistic despite the 'IRL drama" triggered writers' block I'm fighting.      As promised, IMAGE EXPLANATION - feel free to skim or skip. -  Orange and Pink - Briallen Hardy. Bree is paired with Michelangelo, whom we all know has some...difficulties with hyperactivity and focusing, and she also has some issues she's had to work past, namely some mild trauma from her last relationship and Beverly's long-term illness - an illness that nearly killed Bev. Mikey had to exercise patience while Bree worked out her fears and issues, and Bree had to endure an ungodly long time of waiting for her cousin to recover or die. Through it all, she and Mikey clung together, grew together, and they're just growing stronger. This was a lesson Mikey and Bree had to learn together - "miserable as waiting is and as hard as it is to be patient, the end result is worth it."

  -  Blue and Teal - Beverly Hardy. Bev is paired with Leonardo, an alpha male with an undisputed 'super hero' complex. He saved Bev's life once before, long before the story officially began, and despite the risks, he found himself assuming responsibility for her. Beverly, however, has too much pride and determination to suffer his babying without a fight. In the end, she needed his help - as he needed hers - though neither were willing to ask for it and both were a pain in the rump about accepting it. This lesson is one both Leo and Beverly already knew but struggled to accept - "Just because someone needs help it doesn't mean they want that help, and nor is receiving assistance you didn't want just cause for resentment."

  -  Red and Green - Mercy Ross. Mercy isn't the sort of friend you take home to Mama - she's brassy, abrasive, sarcastic as heck, and she's got baggage out the arse; ironically enough, Raphael is much the same but with different baggage and to a different degree. Mercy spent her previous life convinced that things never got any easier - she'd always suffer, end of story - but since Raph wormed his way into her prickly heart, she's starting to realize that maybe her pessimism isn't entirely accurate. Raph, too, is learning that he can be accepted and he can grow, and he's smoothing out a little. This lesson is actually a false lesson the couple are learning the truth about - "History may convince you there are only worse days ahead, but when you least expect it, you can find yourself escaping the dark times and stepping into the light."

  -  Finally, Purple and Grey - Amber O'Brien. Amber is, shall we say, the unintentional "problem child" of the story - she's had some massive issues to work through from her old life, and her new life has repeatedly tried to kill her, both with drama and with violence. Part of that struggle has been connected to her PTSD and phobia of rain and her fight to conquer them. Her first year in this new world has been a nightmare, both for her and Donatello, but things will be looking up soon for both of them. Demons can be conquered, emotional wounds can heal, and even completely hopeless cases like Amber and Donnie can get past their troubles in time. This lesson is one Amber and Donnie both learned years ago but are having to re-learn all over again - "Sometimes in life, the onslaught seems unending, and it can make you want to give up; don't give up - wait - on the other side of that rainstorm is a blue sky waiting to be discovered."

I hope y'all like this piece, since my fingers and wrists sacrificed themselves for it, and I hope everyone's having a good summer.

[parurushi]

Name Playlist : Jugemu Jugemu Unko Nageki Ototoi no Shin-chan no Pantsu Shinpachi no Jinsei Balmunk Fezarion Isaac Schneider San Bun no Ichi no Junjou na Kanjou no Nokotta San Bun no Ni wa Sakamuke ga Kininaru Kanjou Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru you de Shiranai no wo Boku wa Shitteiru Rusu Surume Medaka Kazunoko Koedame Medaka... Kono Medaka wa Sakki to Chigau Yatsu Dakara Ikeno Medaka no Hou Dakara Raa-yuu Yuuteimiyaouki Mukou Pepepepepepepepepepepepe Bichiguso Maru

FIRSTABLE THAT IS NOT YOUR REAL NAME

SECONDABLE YOU ARE OFFICIALLY BANNED FROM THIS ASK BOX UNTIL YOU WRITE A FULL ONE PAGE COMMENTARY OF EACH AND EVERY SONG ON THIS LIST WITH REFERENCES AND 

Don’t expect any sort of recurrent theme or cohesiveness here I literally just wrote down stuff as it came to my mind. This pretty much represents my music taste tho.

JUICY BEATS / Gacharic SpinUZA / AKB48Girl Crush / 7SensesECHOES / alanMystery Girls Club / SeoulmoonUsagi to Dorei to Cassiopeia / 2&

Jungle Gym / Yamamoto SayakaUh-ee / Crayon PopGOOD NIGHT / DreamcatcherEVERYBODY SAY YEAH!! / SCANDAL  My affection / callmeUsotsuki Anta / Morning Musume.

Utsukushiki Kodokutachi / PrediaNo Girls No Fun / GEMKantan na Koto / THE ORAL CIGARETTESOh! My God / Girl’s Day

NOW ON AIR / Akai KouenAoi Sangoshou / Matsuda SeikoGirl A / [Alexandros]Engine of Youth / SNH48Kioku no Dilemma / AKB48 HimawarigumiIce Cream Cake / Red Velvet Oddloop / FredericToo blue / 9nineOkie Dokie / SKE48Time Slip / Red VelvetOut of Control / Nothing’s Carved In StoneIn my dream / callme Nantetatte Idol / Koizumi KyokoOto ga Denai Guitar / Nogizaka46 Shunkan Sentimental / SCANDALHachigatsu no Yoru / Silent SirenI Wish / Cosmic GirlsNiliriya / G-DragonChildren of the night / Kago AiHeart ni Hi wo Tsukete / 9mm Parabellum BulletASIAN STONE / Dorothy Little HappyNoNoNo / Apink Nettaiya / SHISHAMOOur Songs / Taylor Swift Partition Love / TOKYO GIRLS’ STYLEAgain / YUINa Na Na / My Chemical RomanceThe Light / The ArkSilent Majority / Keyakizaka46UHHO UHHOHO / AKB48 Team K Stereo / By2Hwi Hwi / LaboumInstant Crush / Daft PunkNEW WALL / [Alexandros]Perfect Day / Oh My GirlA Bad Dream / KeaneCrazy Kanzen na Otona / °C-uteHow To Be A Heartbreaker / Marina & the DiamondsIndependent Girl ~Dokuritsu Shoujo de Aru Tame ni / Buono! Nobody / Wonder GirlsOne Room Disco / Perfume Juicebox / The StrokesIt Won’t Matter -Kaze no Toorimichi- / Saint VoxNamidairo / YUIShoujo X / X21Electric Public / Polkadot StingrayItoshisa wo Marumete / AKB48 Team Surprise BOOMBAYA / BLACKPINKAvocado / yonigeL.I.E / EXIDMagia / KalafinaUruwashi no Camelia / Tsubaki FactoryNamida no Mukou / STEREOPONYKono Machi / Moritaka Chisato Friday I’m In Love / The CureEYES / Goto MakiZannen Shoujo / AKB48 Team BAshita mo / SHISHAMORuin / PASSPOI Just Wanna Dance / TiffanyOH YEAH / GD&TOPNagai Hikari / AKB48 Team A If / Nishino KanaShiroi Hana ~White Garden~ / Amano TsukiAutomatic / Red VelvetAnswer and Answer / 9mm Parabellum BulletCrystal Ball / Keane Sadistic Dance / HANGRY&ANGRYClearest Blue / CHVRCHESHush / Miss ANo me digas que no / Nikki ClanEnchanted / Taylor SwiftI’m Not Okay (I Promise) / My Chemical RomanceDNA / Little MixEveryday I Love You / ViVi (LOONA)Red Flavor / Red Velvet Samurai Girls / Up Up Girls (Kari)Akai Ito / Tsuzuri ZukuriNeomu Neomu Neomu / I.O.I Boku ni Kanojo ga Dekitanda / SHISHAMOU&I / AileeNo One Knows / Queens Of The Stone Age NEXT STAGE / Gacharic SpinOff to the Races / Lana Del Rey I Feel You / Wonder GirlsColorful Starlight / Cheeky ParadeHATE / 4MinuteIma wo Ikiteru ~2013nen Haru~ / Gacharic Spin Number Nine / T-ARAOur Songs / Buono!

JEREMY / FLiPUde wo Kunde / AKB48 Team ANice! / Ushirogami HikaretaiJane Doe / Takahashi MinamiOne Light / KalafinaUntil Whenever / BIG BANG Namida no Regret / SCANDALAs If It’s Your Last / BLACKPINK Kamome / 9mm Parabellum BulletAdventure / [Alexandros]Nagisa no “…” / Ushiroyubi SasaregumiJiangluosan / SNH48 Team SIIOh No! / Marina & the DiamondsU-Go-Girl / Lee Hyori Neonlight Lipstick / Amuro NamieOut of the blue / 9nine Nostalgic Blue / Gacharic SpinOPEN YOUR EYES / Asaka YuiKatame no Liliy / 2&OK / 1TYMTake Me Out / Franz FerdinandTemodemo no Namida / AKB48 Team BAkaneiro / 9nine SWAP / INSHOW-HAAnswer / Babyraids JAPANNo Man’s Land / Koda Kumi Blood Circulator / ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONUntitled, 2014 / G-DragonNagiichi / NMB48 NEW LOOK / Amuro NamieOtona Shoujo / Gacharic Spin Nemurihime / 9mm Parabellum BulletI Don’t Need A Man / Miss A Water lili ~Suiren~ / TOKYO GIRLS’ STYLEArubusu no Shoujo / Gacharic Spin Suki da. / Little Glee MonsterALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL / H.P. All StarsKaiju / [Alexandros]Arashi no Yoru ni wa / AKB48 Team BMegitsune / BABYMETALUnder Cover Of Darkness / The StrokesKill the virgin / SCANDALEveryday / Ju Jingyi Garagara GO!! / BIG BANGA / Rainbow Kirei / INSHOW-HAI’m In Love / SecretNever Forget / Fukuda AsukaI’m alone / callmeNatsu no Yoru / Katahira RinaAirplane / f(x)Re: / 9nineUFO / Pink Lady Kindan no Masquerade / PrediaAfterglow / CHVRCHESNandome no Aozora ka? / Nogizaka46Jump! / Dorothy Little HappyOld Yellow Bricks / Arctic MonkeysUchuu de La Ta Ta / Taiyou to Ciscomoon

Unbreakable / Jade ValerieRewrite / ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERAIONAll Too Well / Taylor SwiftGive Me Up / BaBeI Don’t Care / 2NE1Risky Risky / Gacharic SpinI Am Not A Robot / Marina & the Diamonds When You Were Young / The KillersAkikaze no Answer / FLOWER BAD BOY / BIG BANGOne Two Three / Morning Musume.KARATE / BABYMETALUP / Epik High Nakimushi Yowamushi / Mano ErinaOnly U / Laboum Natsu no Heroine / Kawai NaokoAfter the Lights / SweetboxMiss Love Tantei / WAlways / BIG BANGEvolution no.9 / 9nine Waterfall / SweetboxOshare Dorobou / WINK Secret ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~ / ZONEHeart Gata Virus / AKB48 Team AIn Another Life / The VeronicasToki wo Koe Sora wo Koe / Morning Musume.Tell Me Goodbye / BIG BANGEMPTY / WINNERIkiru Girl / SHISHAMORed Light / f(x)Up and Down / EXID Yuki no Tsubasa / redballoonOut Of Control / B’zUnforgiven / Sweetbox Decalcomanie / MamamooEien ni / Little Glee Monster SQUALL / Matsuda SeikoHeart In A Cage / The StrokesI’m In Love / NarshaRough / GFriendAshita wa Ashita no Kimi ga Umareru / CocoloveNatsuzora / Otsuka AiA.D.I.D.A.S / Little MixInto The World / Kalafina No hesitAtIon / Kago AiOnly One / BoA Wataridori / [Alexandros]Oh My Julia / The Checkers Bakuchi Dancer / DOESOtona janai no / Matsumoto IyoKanashiki Heaven / °C-uteUso / SID We Like 2 Party / BIG BANGAshita e no Sanka / alan Samishii Nettaigyo / WINKHoshizora no Mistake / AKB48 Team KIt’s own way / callmeTelecaster Stripe / Polkadot StingrayTouch My Body / SISTAREnd roll / andropIf You / BIG BANGRide on IDOROCK / Babyraids JAPANUNIVERSE / Koda Kumi RIVER / AKB48Under The Tide / CHVRCHESSpeed Up / GEMUchiage Hanabi / SCANDAL STEP / KARAUntouched / The VeronicasRing My Bell / Girl’s DayUrahara / Buono!Moonlight / 7SensesEccentric / Keyakizaka46 Manazashi Sayonara / SKE48 Team KIIEodiya? / CLCDoom Dada / T.O.PAs For One Day / Morning Musume.Kaatoniago / FLiPAbracadabra / Brown Eyed Girls Konayuki / RemioromenAsterisk / Orange RangeZutto Mae kara / French KissUchuu (Cosmos) / Yamaguchi MomoeNU ABO / f(x)Out in the Sea / Jade ValerieKurage, Nagareboshi / Otsuka AiONE / JASMINE Koi no Vacance / The PeanutsOyasumi / SCANDALEscape / SKE48Droshky! / [Alexandros]Are You Satisfied? / Marina & the DiamondsMadoromi / Kojima HarunaExistence ~Anata to Iu Sonzai~ / Gacharic Spin MAD WORLD / SNH48 Team SIIEverybody’s Changing / KeaneDress to kill / LAZYgunsBRISKYALARM / Amuro NamieKonwaku Confuse / 9nineAlmond Croissant Keikaku / NMB48 Team BII Kizuke yo BABY / THE ORAL CIGARETTESOshibe to Meshibe to Yoru no Chouchou / AKB48 Team KNOBODY / BLUE ENCOUNTOrange no Umi / CandiesMonopoly / DOLL$BOXXEdo no Temari Uta II / °C-uteDakishimeraretara / AKB48 Team KA MEMORY OF SUMMER ‘98 / Morning Musume.KAKUHEN / Gacharic SpinAitakute Aitakute / Nishino Kana With You / With Me / 9nineAkogare / Mitsume Sekai de Ichiban Kodoku na Lover / Nogizaka46Ame no Pianist / SKE48 Team SKagen no Tsuki / SCANDALKISS ON THE LIPS / Melody DayI’m Not Yours / Jolin Tsai x Amuro Namie Touch / Little MixOnedari Champagne / SDN48 Cat 2 / [Alexandros]Hanamichi!! Ambi~tious / SUPER GIRLSInto The New World / Girls’ GenerationGIZA GIZA / HANGRY&ANGRYAlone Together / The StrokesUchuu e no Tegami / Asaka Yui Yuuwaku no Garter / SDN48Ai Ai Ai / 9nineTougenkyo Alien / serial TV dramaSoldier Girls / Rick RackUnderstand / ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Dumb Dumb / Red VelvetAnata ga Mawaru / SCANDALKiss Me Kill Me / HANGRY&ANGRYAKANE / Silent SirenRollin’ / Brave GirlsAwaking / callme I’ll Be There / SPICAKoe wo Kikasete / BIG BANGEien Yoru ~Enya~ / FLiPNatsukashii Mirai ~longing future~ / alanOh! / Girls’ Generation Moon Song / [Alexandros]Electric The Sun / NoodlesDIP-BAP / THE ORAL CIGARETTESAmai / Omori SeikoKiss / Sandara ParkA Good Man / BIG BANG New Romantics / Taylor SwiftOh My God! / NMB48 Heavy Rotation / AKB48Oblivious / The StrokesUNDERSTAND / YUI Dog 3 / [Alexandros]Act Cool / Wonder GirlsKARAKURI TOWN / DOLL$BOXXAozora no Soba ni Ite / AKB48Rock’n’Roll Widow / Yamaguchi MomoeArabella / Arctic Monkeys R.O.D / G-DragonAwake / 9nineAnswer Song wa Aishuu / Hayami YuuYou Only Live Once / The StrokesU + Ur Hand / P!nkUgly / 2NE1 Yoake made / Maeda AtsukoUtsukushii Inazuma / SKE48Unmei / TOKYO GIRLS’ STYLETRI-ANGLE / TVXQEros no Trigger / SDN48Inochi no Zenmai / 9mm Parabellum BulletMr. Brightside / The KillersI Want You Back (cover) / Little Glee MonsterYou’re My / TaeyangAin’t No Fun / BIG BANGOnnna to Otoko no Lullaby Game / Morning Musume.Un Poco De Tu Amor / RBDKmi no Na wa Kibou / Nogizaka46Island In The Sun / Weezer Me Gustas Tu / GFriendUmbrella / RihannaKimi wa Boku da / Maeda AtsukoOmocha no Heitai / DOLL$BOXXUshinaitakunai kara / Nogizaka46 Princess Cloak / SNH48Estoy Aquí / ShakiraPick Me Up / PerfumeEl Camino / [Alexandros]Pierrot / 9nineEonjekkajina / SeoulmoonPlastic 2 Mercy / Gang ParadeEgao no Tonari / SHISHAMOPerapera Perao / Not yetEndless / SakanactionPin Heel Surfer / SCANDALEXIT / SUPER GIRLSPlanetarium / Otsuka AiEnd Roll / AKB48 Team KPray / Tommy heavenly6Ensemble / Coeur de PiratePredawn / TOKYO GIRLS’ STYLEEcho / Girls’ GenerationPrecious / callmeEojjeorago / SeungriPedicure Day / No SleevesEgao no Kimi wa Taiyou sa / Morning Musume.Pineapple / SeoulmoonElectric Shock / f(x) Ben-Jan-Dan / Gacharic SpinI Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor / Arctic MonkeysCall Me / Drop’sHaruharu / BIG BANGI love You / D-LITEGLUE / Nine MusesUtgo Tteona / GilmeShinseiki no Love Song / ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONOnce again / callmeMatsu wa / AmingAin’t Nobody / HA:TFELTReptilia / The StrokesUshiroyubi Sasaregumi / Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi

[ghost-chance-digital-works]

The upcoming fourth part of "A New Lease on Life" has been officially named for some time now, and it was time it got its own cover art. Like the first three parts of the story (that's "Time to Burn," "This Time Imperfect," and "Between the Raindrops") Part IV is named for a song that fits the overall mood and theme. This one's named for Nickelback's song of the same name. Shown are the four main OCs in the story - Bree, Beverly, Mercy, and Amber, with corresponding lines from the song. Explanation of image follows if you're curious. Link to detailed visual breakdown of the process:  << img00.deviantart.net/0857/i/20… >>         Creation Process:     Base - The background came from a PD photo, altered for illustration-look, four different color-filters applied in layers, and changes to saturation on a couple.    Characters - these came initially from carefully constructed 'free avatar' pics of the characters but were heavily altered, blacked out, transparent-matted, and color-blocked to replace the black. I had an absolute BLAST adding details to the characters' hair - especially Bree, (whose curly hair didn't turn out quite the way I hoped) Mercy, (whose hair is pin-straight but always messy and frankly resembles a haystack) and Beverly (who, BTW, is wearing one of her hair-scarves over her scalp.) There were also some edits to change posture and apparel - Mercy is halfway between shrugging and bristling, Bree is striking a pose with her sweater falling off one shoulder, and Amber now has all five of her ear piercings instead of just the single pair in the avatar.   Once the blackouts were finished and transparent-matted, they were added to the altered base image and sized accordingly. Texture masking was carefully applied to the characters and four different 'lens flare' masks were applied to separate the four quarters of the canvas and clean up the color-filter separation. Text - every line was applied individually, sized, positioned, the whole shebang - it was a pain in the rump. Finally, a not-so-hidden signature was applied according to my usual 'signing a-la "Where's Waldo?" habit.

All in all, this piece would normally have taken a few days of work in sessions, but because I've been firmly in 'I needz a vakashun frum realty" mode, I got it all done in one...ungodly...long...stint. My arms were killing me afterward, all the way from my shoulders to my fingertips, and I'm going to be seriously stiff from leaning over the tablet so long, but it was friggin' worth it. Life's been pretty sh*t lately so it's nice to be able to accomplish something artistic despite the 'IRL drama" triggered writers' block I'm fighting. Honestly, this would have been a HELLUVA lot easier to accomplish if my hands were steady enough to actually DRAW, but I’m not going to let that hold me back.      As promised, IMAGE EXPLANATION - feel free to skim or skip. -  Orange and Pink - Briallen Hardy. Bree is paired with Michelangelo, whom we all know has some...difficulties with hyperactivity and focusing, and she also has some issues she's had to work past, namely some mild trauma from her last relationship and Beverly's long-term illness - an illness that nearly killed Bev. Mikey had to exercise patience while Bree worked out her fears and issues, and Bree had to endure an ungodly long time of waiting for her cousin to recover, all the while dreading the possibility that Beverly might actually die instead. Through it all, Bree and Mikey clung together, grew together, and they're just growing stronger. This was a lesson Mikey and Bree had to learn together - "miserable as waiting is and as hard as it is to be patient, the end result is worth it." 

-  Blue and Teal - Beverly Hardy. Bev is paired with Leonardo, an alpha male with an undisputed 'super hero' complex. He saved Bev's life once before, long before the story officially began, and despite the risks, he found himself assuming responsibility for her. Beverly, however, has too much pride and determination to suffer his babying without a fight. In the end, she needed his help - as he needed hers - though neither were willing to ask for it and both were a pain in the rump about accepting it. This lesson is one both Leo and Beverly already knew but struggled to accept - "Just because someone needs help it doesn't mean they want that help, and nor is receiving assistance you didn't want just cause for resentment."

  -  Red and Green - Mercy Ross. Mercy isn't the sort of friend you take home to Mama - she's brassy, abrasive, sarcastic as heck, and she's got baggage out the arse; ironically enough, Raphael is much the same but with different baggage and to a different degree. Mercy spent her previous life convinced that things never got any easier - she'd always suffer, end of story - but since Raph wormed his way into her prickly heart, she's starting to realize that maybe her pessimism isn't entirely accurate. Raph, too, is learning that he can be accepted and he can grow, and he's smoothing out a little. This lesson is actually a false lesson the couple are learning the truth about - "History may convince you there are only worse days ahead, but when you least expect it, you can find yourself escaping the dark times and stepping into the light."

  -  Finally, Purple and Grey - Amber O'Brien. Amber is, shall we say, the unintentional "problem child" of the story - she's had some massive issues to work through from her old life, and her new life has repeatedly tried to kill her, both with drama and with violence. Part of that struggle has been connected to her PTSD and phobia of rain and her fight to conquer them. Her first year in this new world has been a nightmare, both for her and Donatello, but things will be looking up soon for both of them. Demons can be conquered, emotional wounds can heal, and even completely hopeless cases like Amber and Donnie can get past their troubles in time. This lesson is one Amber and Donnie both learned years ago but are having to re-learn all over again - "Sometimes in life, the onslaught seems unending, and it can make you want to give up; don't give up - wait - on the other side of that rainstorm is a blue sky waiting to be discovered."

I hope y'all like this piece, since my fingers and wrists sacrificed themselves for it, and I hope everyone's having a good summer.