Fuck nasty, be kind

Pearly Tree Frog (Nyctixalus margaritifer), family Rhacophoridae, Indonesia

Wing-it for notnaomhan

Steam summer dragon

Then we landed on Furfrou quick because she WOULD want a fluffy pet but also because of the idea of having Furfrou, a pokemon known for being styled up in elegant regal ways, but keeping hers with its natural coat because it's fluffier. Also it is a surprisingly tough creature and the durability of its fur would interest her

Rotom and Ferrothorn both are based on her tinkering and building and fixing things, especially with the tool usage that's a significant part of Silksong. The former is especially adaptable and reflects the mechanical parts of White Palace and Citadel, while the latter fits tools like the ones from the ants and also it'd be cute if she had a pokemon that's known for trap-setting in competitive play. I think they both make sense as something she'd seek out for her team

Pangoro is another nod at her helpful noble nature but specifically at the way she's heroic while suppressing her desire to dominate and her tendencies toward violence and aggression. We thought of a very anime episode-style scenario of her having an encounter with it and then ending up in danger alongside it so they help each other out and form a bond of respect that sees her ask it to accompany her

And Trevenant links to the several grassy areas she has affinity for like Greenpath but the biggest reason it's here is as analogy for the Witch crest, as something that attacked her with intent to possess her or something like that, and when she overcame that challenge she developed her own interest in its strength. This does also tie it into similar aspects to her character as Pangoro of representing her darker side

Shade

Lined render comm for anris on bsky

sloppy lazy quick pictures because i'm cold as FUCK still