the hag

"The coronation was organised in a bliss, although Zuko was apologising at every turn about how rushed and small it looked, Katara found everything absolutely beautiful. She was not one to desire opulence, but she could not deny that everything felt shiny and regal to her. Zuko took most of the organising for the hero’s awards ceremony, while the crowning ceremony was handled by the palace’s staff. Katara knew that the new fire lord would face a lot of opposition. He was young, he was previously disgraced and betrayed his royal family, he was but a boy that was away from home the last three to four years. However, in that moment, Zuko looked like a painting, only sixteen years old, yet looking much older, self assured, he commanded the room not like he belonged there but like the room belonged to him. In contrast, Katara felt every bit the outsider she was. To her eyes, Zuko, even with half the opulence and shimmer of the past fire lords, looked every bit more deserving. If she were an artist, she would paint many frames of this scene, the crown descended upon Zuko as if it was always meant to be there. His amber eyes were stern and detached, almost as if he was bored by the whole affair, which only increased his power over the room. Mai was right beside him when Zuko was crowned, since they were not yet married, she was not being crowned herself, but she looked every bit as aristocratic as Zuko did, if not more ‘Zuko could not have chosen a better partner’, Katara thought. Not even an hour after the ceremony ended, the Gaang was already in the strategy room discussing the colonies. Katara felt in her element once more, she might not know about etiquette at the Fire court, but she knew the war and she knew the people."

Mum is s scientist, and I was told since school that I am gifted, that I have potential, I am so smart and blah blah blah. I used to pass exams without studying, I passed undergrad with amazing grades solely based on vibes. Now I'm at gradschool and I wanted to do a PhD (ts the dream!), but I am so dumb! I've done so bad on the other exams, and although I'm sitting through my last exams on Friday and Monday, I'm so scared and petrified. It's like my brain cannot take information anymore. My friend was sad because he got a 1.3 on his final, which is a fantastic grade. I'd be lucky if I get 4.0. I feel like a failure. I hope I can do better next semester, I need to study more, to lock in, to do my best. Right now I'm trying to do my best and I still fall short...

Zutara under the stars. I drew this after a long hiatus because I was preparing for my studies in Germany. I'm so happy to be drawing again! I dunno if I have to label this image as mature though? Maybe I should so I can be extra safe. Shout out to @reds-references for the awesome reference! It inspired me deeply!

Many tears, days of traveling and Blocked Account problems later, I'm finally here in one piece and surviving! I got so sick when I arrived, I could hardly leave the bed for days. My work didn't agree on me taking my personal laptop, so I had to take my work laptop, which means that I don't have access to my usual photo editing apps. Since I use Linux at work, I decided to try Gimp and see if it works. I cannot wait to start drawing/posting again! I feel like I missed so much!

Anyway, we need more people like Grant in our lives.

I don't know how it is going to be like while I work towards my masters degree, but I hope I have more time to draw, I have some ideas in my head that I want to turn into comics. Aghhhh, I'm just stressed and worried. But, it is what it is, if I have to differ one semester, I'll try to do it. If not possible, I'll apply again to other universities.

I loved the template so much, I had to draw a version with their secret identities. I love them so much! I might make a third drawing just cuz I want to see them as fire lady and lord. But I'm not sure yet.