Onward We Ride!

I’m crying right now!!!!!!

And look at the animation!!!!!

And Varian is the one with more power here. By all means, Cassandra should have the advantage, but she’s actually losing in this scene.

Look at their body language.

Varian is standing his ground. His movements are limited and controlled. He’s constantly reaching out to Cass, and his focus is solely on her, even when she’s exerting power over him and pushes him away. He’s not wavering. He’s full of conviction and knows what he needs to do. He knows he needs to reach her somehow, even if that means getting brutally honest.

“You’ve lost your grip and lost your mind.” Seriously, that’s harsh, and he’s man enough to say it.

Cass is losing ground. She’s all over the place, her gestures are all over the place, and she looks like she’s trying NOT to believe what Varian is saying. And when she’s about to lose the argument (because she has no argument), she retreats and resorts to using force to try and silence him.

I think it’s because she knows he’s right. In fact, he’s practicing what he’s preaching. He received forgiveness, and he’s offering it to her. But in her mind, to accept it would mean admitting she was wrong. And Cass is too prideful for that.

But Varian’s been there. I believe he is the one who can reach Cass. Maybe not right now, but he’s persistent. I do believe he will reach her somehow.

THERE’S A LINE BETWEEN THE WINNERS AND THE LOSERS. THERE’S A LINE BETWEEN THE CHOSEN AND THE REST. AND I’VE DONE THE BEST I COULD, BUT I’VE ALWAYS KNOWN JUST WHERE WE STOOD– ME HERE WITH THE LUCKLESS YOU THERE WITH THE BLESSED. 

AND THAT LINE BETWEEN THE BEGGARS AND THE CHOOSERS IS A LINE YOU NEVER LET ME QUITE IGNORE. HOW I’VE TRIED TO JUMP THAT GREAT DIVIDE! BUT I NEVER GOT THE CHANCES YOU WERE GIVEN. YOU DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH I’VE BEEN DENIED– WELL, I’M NOT BEING PATIENT ANY MORE–

I’M CROSSING THE LINE! SO GET OUT OF MY WAY, ‘CAUSE I’M NOT GONNA PLAY BY YOUR RULES. IT’S MY TIME TO SHINE, I DON’T NEED YOUR OK– AND I’M DONE BEING ONE OF THE FOOLS– I’M CROSSING THAT LINE.

THERE ARE LINES THAT I’VE BEEN WAITING IN FOREVER– THERE ARE LINES I’VE ALWAYS FELT I HAD TO TOE. SOME WERE BLURRY, SOME UNSEEN, SOME I’VE HAD TO LEARN TO READ BETWEEN– SO MANY BOUND'RIES, FAR MORE THAN YOU KNOW!

BUT THE LINE YOU THINK CONNECTS US BOTH TOGETHER? THAT’S A LINE THAT I’M NOT FALLING FOR AGAIN. ‘CAUSE THIS TIME, MY EYES ARE OPEN WIDE– I’VE BEEN TRAPPED BY LINES YOU NEVER HAD TO LIVE IN. YOU WERE NEVER REALLY ON MY SIDE, SO I’M DOING WHAT I SHOULD HAVE, WAY BACK WHEN–

10. all

9. of

8. them

7. are

6. good

5. you

4. cant

3. rank

2. them

Edmund: Bear dad. Big warm bear hugs. Lacking that second hugging arm. That’s not really a problem.. What is a problem is that he’s wrapped in metal at all times like a fighty baked potato

Adira: Buff, strong, tall, big hands, broad…. Doesn’t want you to touch her. Will yeet. Proceed with caution

Quirin: Good dad. A+, no extra layers keeping you from warm dad hugs…… But he’s SUPER emotionally reserved. Hugs are only for his boy… Also hugging amber has to be un-fun.

Varian: I'm Varian!

Wow. Over a month later, and my S3 premiere piece is finally finished. xD

Yay for my favorite Freckled Duo!!! ❤

I’m so happy that these two are back to being friends again, I love their sibling-like relationship so much! And although I still feel like there was a lot of potential left untouched with Varian’s role as a temporary villain - I have to say, it’s worth it if I get these two back in my life again. 

Just two artists hanging out. What are they going to draw?

bonus:

Saw some Cosplayers looking for S3 Varian costume reference so I thought I’d upload my designs and turns of him. These were all colored by the Amazing Teri Shikasho!

A gift piece I did for an old friend!

*S2 SPOILERS BELOW*

It’s okay to joke about this now right