#emilace

reason: They share multiple narrative parallels, character flaws, and very similar trauma.

[start image description: The illustrated cover of the fic Departing Tidal Tiědào. Grace Monroe from Infinity Train is pictured in a sparkly purple dress, reclined against Emily Wong from Galactaron, who watches her with adoration. Grace has one hand extended as if relaying the tales of her travels on the Train.

Behind them is a mirror which also resembles the doorframe seen on the exit and entrance doors of the Infinity Train's cars; behind the glass stand Singer (who holds One-One in ones hands), Synth (who is holding Bass in their arms), Drums, and Guitar. There is an impact point in the mirror and fissures extending outward, and One-One is highlighted through the broken glass, calling into question whether this is a mirror or a window.

Behind the mirror, a Steward can be seen in profile, azure flames emanating from its eyes; this Steward is distinguished, however, by the streams of golden tears which also trickle from its hollow eyes. Its metallic tentacles arch over the aforementioned mirror. /end image description]

summary:

"When you're stuck between two places, no one knows where you're coming from." After half a life spent on the tracks, Grace finally takes flight... only to find herself trapped in an egg (or, at least a spaceship that looks the part). Grace always thought her Exit would take her back home, and even though this new place is distinctly alien, it's the most "at-home" she's ever felt. Is her destination a layover, or a new beginning in disguise? Galactaron doesn't get many visitors, and Grace's arrival comes as a surprise to both parties. While the residents of the egg-ship welcome her with open arms, the tide effects of their most recent venture have only just begun to fester. Emily's keeping secrets again, and Grace finds herself caught between a prospective soulmate and her new alien friends. There's also the matter of the ship itself—don't think I'd let you forget! For the grieving world from which it alights isn't so ready to let it depart. Where some seek to forsake their pasts, others cling for dear life. The Replicators may have reconciled, but the same can't be said for the Conductor and Brakeman of tidal鐵道.

Departing Tidal Tiědào, a story several years in the making, is finally on Wattpad! With a cover and everything!!! Chapter 1 features some stellar illustrations by @oakwolves and @kiyotea, which you can behold respectively here and here!!!!!

This cover reveal and official Wattpad upload are occurring on a rather momentous occasion, that being the 14th anniversary of Galactaron (2011)!!!! This album and this band have changed my life forever, and I want nothing more than to give everyone the chance to get to know them. And guess what, you don't even have to know anything about Galactaron to enjoy this story—that's what the story's for!!!!!! If you love Infinity Train, you have Galactaron to thank for it even coming to fruition, and if you don't believe me, you can hear it from Dennis himself.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ start image description: a digital illustration of Grace Monroe and Emily Wong standing on the golden bridge of the egg-ship together (a la Sophie and Howl respectively) as magic sparkles encircle them. Behind them is a rainbow and a dusking purple sky, be-speckled with the constellated figures of Galactaron. /end image description ]

I’ve had Howl’s Moving Castle on the mind and a friend proposed the notion of butch Emily, so I figured I’d combine the two in a butch x femme Emilace piece, featuring Galactaron✨

I don’t remember if I ever posted these edits on tumblr but here’s a few Emilace edits I made for a friend a while ago

This is Emily btw, from Galactaron, one of Owens other shows he pitched along side with Infinity Train!