❧ 𝔗𝔴𝔬 𝔬𝔣 ℌ𝔢𝔞𝔯𝔱𝔰 (...) ❣

ArtFight 2026

first six artfight attacks! yay!!!!

AF users in order: Nethal_37, wimblethimble, -DeadBird-, imisstheanomalocaris, MonSonata, and clownishbehaviour

I simply cannot stop observing the painterly manner in which you've illustrated not only my rugged Altmer, but the background that encompasses him as well. 🤩

oops i did two !

It was so satisfying to witness the gradual transition between each phase of the work-in-progress up to the final product, which I positively ADORE. The warm lighting utilized here exacerbates the cozy sensation communicated in the scene, and Darien's sleepy face only heightens that atmosphere. I believe peace between the Vestige and Darien is long-deserved after all the hardships they endured. 💛☀️

I want to say we started speaking to each other around April 2022, after we found one another's Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance fanart in the respective Metal Gear Rising tag, around the time where it'd began experiencing a boost in both activity and popularity. And from that moment on, not once have I ever regret daring to reach out to another individual again for friendship, despite having sworn off growing attached to or so much as befriending anyone again; a promise I regularly repeat to myself on and on upon the creation of my Tumblr account.

You, within a matter of a month or two, made me abandon such sentiments entirely, without hesitation.

We've laughed, showed one another our works in progress, spoke about all things under the sun — between fandom, questionable animated films, the global political climate, culture, even times wherein we beared our souls to each other in vulnerability I cherish — but in all the times where you've time and again showed me patience and grace in my time of struggle, I feel as though I've never been able to aptly return all the incredible things you've done for me. Our fruitful conversations, your kindness and humor, the so generous gifts you've given me over the years... through thick and thin, you've remained by my side.

I wanted so diligently to create something for you myself, but I felt rather than beat myself up over not being able or feeling able enough in order to do so, this would better suffice, as a thank you for being who you are, and for accepting who I am. I wish for us to have many more long years of friendship, if you so wish it.

Throughout my many years alive, never have I ever felt such a strong connection to anyone, as I have with you. The day we decided to become friends, was the day my life changed forever.

I think we were both at a point in our lifes, where we both felt hopeless and stuck in a miserable place, but to me at least, you became a comfort, a way to escape. It didn't matter the topic, be it Fandoms or our personal struggles, all of you brought me joy. You are so very special, so kind, so intelligent. I will always be mesmerized by your way of thinking, how you write, how you formulate your ideas. I admire you, truly.

Though we are so far apart, never has anybody gotten this close to my heart. Never in my life have I ever felt truly understood. I always felt like I was a tad bit off and that I could never form these close relationships other seems to have. But with you, I finally felt seen, felt like I could truly connect with another person. You created a space where I could be all of me, the side with the silly jokes and one that went through a lot of pain. I have never been one to share my personal struggles, but you created a space where the both of us could be truly vulnerable, which created an everlasting bond between us. Getting to finally experiencing this kind of connection, especially with somebody as incredible you, is so very precious.

Though we don't talk for 5 hours a day, like we did in 2022, I think of you every day and how proud of you I am. I don't think you even realize how far you've come, how strong of a person you are. You have come so far in comparison to where you were and it is just beyond incredible to see. And despite all the changes in our lifes, the moment that Discord call starts, we share the same laughs, the same chemistry we did back in those day.

I appreciate you went out of your way to commission this art for me. It's a wonderful gift and it makes me long for a day where we can hopefully share a moment like this ourselves.

You are so special to me and words cannot describe how much I love you.

I want to say we started speaking to each other around April 2022, after we found one another's Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance fanart in the respective Metal Gear Rising tag, around the time where it'd began experiencing a boost in both activity and popularity. And from that moment on, not once have I ever regret daring to reach out to another individual again for friendship, despite having sworn off growing attached to or so much as befriending anyone again; a promise I regularly repeat to myself on and on upon the creation of my Tumblr account.

You, within a matter of a month or two, made me abandon such sentiments entirely, without hesitation.

We've laughed, showed one another our works in progress, spoke about all things under the sun — between fandom, questionable animated films, the global political climate, culture, even times wherein we beared our souls to each other in vulnerability I cherish — but in all the times where you've time and again showed me patience and grace in my time of struggle, I feel as though I've never been able to aptly return all the incredible things you've done for me. Our fruitful conversations, your kindness and humor, the so generous gifts you've given me over the years... through thick and thin, you've remained by my side.

I wanted so diligently to create something for you myself, but I felt rather than beat myself up over not being able or feeling able enough in order to do so, this would better suffice, as a thank you for being who you are, and for accepting who I am. I wish for us to have many more long years of friendship, if you so wish it.