#ciftrchats

at the beginning of the series it was motivating. they were little kids pushing themselves to be brave, trying to encourage each other that they can do this.

but now it’s borderline self destructive. they never quit, they never get a break, no matter what happens they have to push through, regardless of the cost.

zane holds onto the golden armor even as it starts breaking him apart, because he has to protect his friends, he can’t quit until the overlord is gone

jay holds out in season 6 even while being tortured, trying to convince himself that things would be okay if he just keeps going a little longer, that he can save everyone he just has to not quit

lloyd nearly and does get himself killed trying to defeat garmadon/the oni in s8-10, because ninja never quit.

nya sees the city get entirely destroyed, and realizes her only option is to give herself over to the sea. doesn’t matter the consequences, ninja never quit so if there’s a way to save everyone she has to do it even if it will kill her physical body

and so really part of me thinks his ‘i have to find them; i have to see them again’ is just him looking for closure

honestly the list could be more comprehensive, but its so crazy to think that the worst things kai has gone through have been watching the people he loves suffer.

i think i’ve drawn nya more than any other character so here’s the evolution of my nya design :))

i love that you can tell when i really got a grasp on her design, although i still can’t really decide if i like her hair dark brown or black idk