It’s 4:13 am. I should sleep. Enjoy this WIP for Pride Month! One of many little pieces from various fandoms and personal nonsense I have sitting in my sketch books.  Of course I’m going to start with the VC TattooFlowershop AU.  Tattoos and other things/fixes will be added later as well as a small bonus.

Until then, say hello to the Atramentum crew: Eleni, Santino, and Marius. And Flower shop owner, Mael. Have fun checking out their canon for the AU clothing as well.

Tino snarking about Marius lack of red. Marius knows Tino is just jealous he can’t rock the colors as well. Eleni helps each one egg the other on because nothing is better than being a double agent. Mael has flowers to tend to (though he’s a bit distracted.).

I worked on this way too long and still need to work on it but fuuuuuuuck that today.

Have this wonderful AU suggested by this post.

Will add notes later. It’s later and I’m still awake so random facts time. May be as scattered as my thought process. Apologies now. Going under cut so as not to make long post.

The Tattoo Parlor’s name is Atramentum and the flower shop is The Grove (I worked so hard on the second one ffffft)

The city this AU takes place in is New Orleans. One for I’ve visited the city constantly and loved it. Two, I’ve moved here finally and still love it. Three, seriously, I’m surprised I haven’t found a flower shop beside a tattoo parlor yet all things considered in this city.

Marius obtained two degrees in college. One in Art History and one in Philosophy. Mael is currently studying online for a Business degree.

Mael constantly visits with what he calls ‘leftovers to brighten the room.’ Marius takes the time to shamelessly hassle/flirt with the flower shop owner.

Marius works late and Mael is always up early. Both will often bring the other coffee to help keep each other awake.

Mael has a few piercings and no tattoos. Marius calls this a sin in his building, considering how often Mael visits. He’s determined to change that.

The flowers in the vase actually have a meaning. Mael has constantly brought over different types and colors hoping SOMEONE might notice but isn’t in any hurry to point it out. This particular bundle contains Moss Rosebuds, Variegated Tulips, and Red Camellias. Have fun!

Additional facts:

I want to redesign that whole parlor. It’s too PLAIN.

It was weird to draw them with mortal skin tones but it’s done.

I ran out of ideas for tattoos on Marius. Please send ideas. For him or anyone. I want to draw more.

Enter Player Number Two at Atramentum Tattoo Parlor: SANTINO *insert last name here*

Now for some fun facts under the cut!

He is right hand man to owner/fellow artist, Marius, and the longest working employee at Atramentum.

The Mars spear symbol on Marius’ arm was the first tattoo Santino designed and inked. Santino hates it. Marius refuses to let him cover it up. They stupid argue over this often. It’s hilarious to listen to.

Santino joined a questionable group cult during his teen years. He’s long since left it and refuses to talk about his time there.

Santino has a degree in Theology. Ironic but the subject always did intrigue him.

Yes, he does have a cross tattoo. Yes, it’s huge. Yes, it’s on his back.

It’s late and I’m running out of tidbits for now. As always, love tattoo suggestions for the cast.

I may have misspelled things here and there. Note this is part of a personal Bo7 AU canon where there’s no Shikon Jewel. There’s no dying at the lord’s castle. And no Kagome, Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, etc, etc, etc...

OH WELL. Let the nonsense few care about BEGIN!

1. Young Ren talking crap to scare off some potential muggers/thieves/murderers/whatever you wanna insert here. He is a bit known in this small area for setting explosives that can be triggered by wire when needed buuuuut sometimes storms suck. (like now) Gin can see straight through the teen’s bullshit.

2. He doesn’t have anxiety and abandonment issues. Stop spouting that nonsense! Actually, sixteen years old and just got cast aside by a hella irritated Gin (for good reason). He’s not handling it well. What’s one more person getting rid of you, right?

3. Just angry. I’m positive it’s at Fumio. You don’t know Fumio. He HATES and will kill Fumio.

4. Gin didn’t need that eye.

5. Sometimes you try and form walls to protect yourself from ridiculous notions like failure and feelings and what not. Gin can still call out his bullshit.

6. Years of forced travel and homelessness will already ruin a good sleep schedule. Combine that with a hyper fixation on projects and plans some nights and you’re looking at 2-3 hours top until he blacks out walking.

7. Most despised trait. Shaves it off the very second he gets to a running body of water where it’s easiest to do so. I mean, it’s annoying and sweaty and itchy and has a habit of catching on fire so what’s the point of growing it out?

I’m done. That’s all I could fit on that page. Digital practice yet again. Who’s next? No one knooooows.... (I do.)

“Why are my eyes watering?”

Little Sui finds his fox, Ai, after a long week of traveling with his parents and is overjoyed.

Literally inspired by this Video. Thanks scuz.

Mukotsu sketch because there’s not enough of the other Bo7 boys. Probably snarking off or judging all as usual.

There’s not enough stuff of the other Bo7 boys. Kyokotsu, everyone, again with some personal canon subtly tied in.

Gave myself a digital practice, art warmup, and first attempt at a color palette before. T’was fun actually.

Just a bit of stargazing, both my ancient boys taking time to point out old spirits and constellations for entertainment.