#archdevil raksha

"This... Rolan, right? What does he know about the real you?" The Cambion leans against them, one of his hands pulling the Archdevil closer. "I'm not saying he doesn't love you. I am sure he does! I taught you how to pretend to be human so well: to smile at the right moments, to hide your hunger when someone is afraid, to feign defenselessness... Truly an exquisite performance" Raphael smiles, venomous. "You learned humanity from me. Every time he calls you sweet, I wonder if he knows he's complimenting my craftsmanship"

Not Raphael twisting Raksha's words (they have always been the one pushing on the fact he is half human) in a way that benefits him. He's so slimy. :D WIP/concept thing because it was about time I drew more stuff that takes place during BG3 and not before.

Also (manipulation apart) he's being genuine because in 6000+ years of life I am SURE Raphael had some bad experiences when it came of romance. Especially considering papa Meph, not much to be happy about.

I know you, the youth always lost inside their dreams I know you, the curl of your hair, your lips, the way your eyes gleam And you know it's true, in darkness you've always felt at ease - How I hate to lose, so fall with me too Oh loveliest one, the one that I love My only dream - I know you, you called out to me inside your dreams I know you, the curl of your hair, your lips, the way your tears gleam If I call for you, with unseeing eyes you'll follow me

100% inspired by this song. The OG concept vs the reworked one. I am going crazy lmfao I don't know which one to actually work on. 💀

Fake idgafer I saw you carrying Raksha to their bed when they fell asleep.

Some tasteful nudity, for once. Yes Raphael and Raksha *can* be soft. Even when they're supposedly "divorced". (I didn't draw the latter's wings for simplicity. Plus I imagine it would be easy for a devil to conceal them for comfort reasons)

Mind you when I planned this piece (which, as you can see, is still a WIP) the idea was "the fight at the House of Hope". In which Raksha would propose the party to "distract" Raphael as they steal the Hammer. Or, alternatively, fighting along with them and his song becomes a duet. Lmao

(Raksha "I am gonna kill that bastard someday, but today's not the day" as they allow him to bite on their neck and drink their blood - which has healing properties, when willingly given. I know what you are)

Also they do have a Moon/Sun theme going on. Like how Raksha's powers are tied to the Biblical plagues (particularly darkness and pestilence), Raphael's sun symbolism comes from the association with Hellfire and his portraying himself as savior, a "light" in the "dark". Wink wink.

It's really too hot to do anything let alone finish art so have this doodle of (human) Raksha dealing with Raphael. :^)

WIP update. Yes I am actually working on it and may finish the piece, surprise surprise 😭

Early lore feat. Raphy scrying Raksha, who has just rose to popularity after defeating Zariel. Surely his interest is purely an "this young man is a great asset" and nothing more. :^)

Don't worry he's not even noticing he's making that expression (or, as you will see when I post it with the writing, tracing Raksha's jawline with his thumb). When the Archivist comes and interrupts him he gets mad as hell tho. :D