#lydianis

Someone just stated that they don't get what all the fuss is about, coffee is coffee. The audacity.

Both Lydia and Lucanis are coffee nerds in every universe. This one is from Mafia AU we're doing with @woundedsoul12. Lydia and Lucanis are enjoying their midday cup of coffee, talking about different roasts and brewing methods. They're from two very different teams - Lydia is the drip girly while Lucanis is espresso fanatic. So, you know, discussions can get heated pretty quickly. And here comes Riley, who really doesn't care about all of this stuff, coffee needs to be hot and strong. In this moment they both don't know if their love for the dumbass is enough to let his outrageous comment slide.

This is something that was brewing in my head for a long time, it started with just an art idea. I decided that @rookfest is the best occasion to finally do it. More of the modern AU!

Did I get carried away? Yes. Did I have a lot of fun? Also a yes.

Parliament group chat:

Ilene 07:21 hiya sun’s up anyone up for some hike today? ⛰️ found this new route outside the city, it has nice viewpoints, we should make it today if we start at 11:30. hey hey heeeeeeeeey Ilene 07:24  losers Zalan 07:40 It’s saturday, I’m not going out of bed before noon 🙄🙄🙄 Turvi 07:50 i packed us snacks, come pick me up!!!!!!!!! 🍫🍬🍎 Ilene 07:51 that’s ma boi! 💪💪💪 big sis, are you up for it? even your stupid boyfriend can go with us if he behaves Ilene 07:53 you all have time until 11 to decide zalan I’ll pick you up at noon, be ready Zalan 07:55 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕 ok, I’ll be ready, I’ll take Hugo with me. Lydia 08:05 I’m afraid I can’t, I just woken up next to a handsome, darkhaired Antivan gentleman 🤭 Ilene 08:05 what WHAT WHAAAAAAAAAT Turvi 08:06 pic or didnt happen!!!!!!!!! Gladius 08:06 You go, girl! 🥳 I want ALL the details 😏😏😏 Ilene 08:07 YOU STARTED SEEING SOMEONE AND DIDN’T TELL US?????????????????? WHAT KIND OF FRIEND DOES THIS 😤😤😤😤😤😤😤 Ilene 08:09 he cute? did you run a background check on him? Lilya 08:10 We’ll be at the meeting point at 11:30, I’ll drive there with Illario. Does anyone want a lift? I can take 3 people with me. Turvi you're such a sweetheart, I'll take some sandwiches, they will pair well with your chocolate. Lydia, darling, what news! Tell us more? Do you want to take him on a hike with us? Sabi 08:11 Gladius 🙄🙄🙄 Sabi 08:12 Lydia, you can’t just drop a bomb like this without elaborating. Lilya, I’d appreciate it if you can come get me. I’ll have some first aid kit with me, just in case 🩹 Turvi 08:13 i promise i wont leave a trail this time 👉👈 Sabi 08:14 Please remember to bring water with you! Ilene 08:14 who is this? I know him? please don’t tell me you got back with viago 🤢 Veryl 08:15 No waaaaay, you hooked up????  Pass on the trip, going back to bed But I’ll be at Hanged Man at 20:00, if anyone wants to grab a pint 🍻 Turvi 08:16 make it two pints! Nona 08:16 GLADIUS 🙈 I can't go, I have a funeral today, but I'll be at the Hanged Man! Send pics Lydia 08:16 I tried to take a photo, but he woke up and now demands cuddles and breakfast. Carina 08:17 Lilya, pick me up along the way, I’m on it! LYDIA WTF 🤯 Carina 08:18 What a 🤬🤬🤬 kick him out of your bed NOW Gladius 08:19 he should be the one making breakfast 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ I’m already out with Riley, but we’ll meet you there we’re also up for a Hanged Man later Ilene 08:19 I narrowed down the list to 10 potential candidates Ilene 08:21 RUDE want me to come and take the trash out?🫸🤛 say a word, 10 minutes and I’m at your door Zalan 08:22 need a backup? Ilene 08:22 9 potential candidates, viago knows better not to let you cook Riley 08:24 Angel, don’t let anyone treat you like this Lydia 08:25 No need for a rescue party, but you're all such dears 🖤 Everybody, meet Spite! He stays with me for the next week while his human’s on a business trip

Lydia 08:26 It’s his first night in my flat and it went well! He’s just a chill lil guy 🖤 Ilene 08:26 what? Ayla 08:27 BLEP ALERT 👅 I'm going, will meet you there, anybody want a lift? Jericho 08:27 Aaaaaaaaw, what a cute little thing 😻 Can I come and meet him? I think I’ll pass on a hike, need to grade some papers. Carina 08:28 Look at these cute smol pawsies 🐾 Sabi 08:29 The little toebeans 😭😭😭 Gladius 08:30 🤣🤣🤣 Ok, I’m turning this off, see you later Riley says hi and that you look cute together Ilene 08:31 u a troll Hugo 08:31 I WANT TO MEET HIM Turvi 08:32 kitty!!!!!!! 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ Lydia 08:33 Actually, he behaves really well on a leash, so maybe I can take him with me? He would use some enrichment. I have a backpack for him in case he gets exhausted. Lilya, can we tag along? 🙏 Lilya 08:35 He’s wonderful! Carina, Sabi, Lydia (and Spite 💖) you drive with us. Illario says that's a demon, not a cat, but he's more of a dog person 🐩 Jericho 08:36 I’m coming for a hike, I must meet him. Ayla you have some room in your car still? Embria 08:40 I already have plans, sorry Embria 08:56 You know what, I'm coming, Ayla can I tag along? I must give Spite an ear-scratch personally 😽 Amara 11:45 I woke up and there’s already a ton of messages, you guys are insane. Amara 12:03 See you at the Hanged Man, today's karaoke night 🎤🎤🎤

It came out waaaaaaay longer than I planned, but once I started to put more Rooks it kind of snowballed. I do hope that I managed to portray your Rooks well 😅

Ilene @kabsey

Zalan @blackwall-my-tiny-husband

Turvi @davrinsleftpectoral

Gladius & Carina @jenn2d2

Lilya @serensama

Sabi @seaglassmelody

Veryl @hedwigoprah

Nona @handsignals

Riley @woundedsoul12

Ayla @mushrooms-x-moss

Jericho @sandcastlekings

Hugo @jukkaricity

Embria @himluv

Touch/Taste

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Candles/Scent

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Smells like... Bergamot and rosemary.

Yay, Spite Week! I've got a few things already done but I don't know if I'll be able to do something for every day. For me it's more Spite x Rook week (I blame vintage couples photo references I've been digging through lately).

Fade/Home

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Forgot about Lydia’s scar, edited only to add it.

And a little accompanying drabble:

Lucanis was stupid. Spite felt his heart flutter every time Rook was nearby, but he left her alone that day in the pantry, hurt and confused, and avoided her even though he yearned for her company. He didn’t listen to Spite's reasoning, pleading, tempting, or threatening him; he made sure not to stay alone with her in one room. And Spite didn’t like to be refused. He liked Rook, she was Nice and Kind, she was not afraid of him, she was Patient when answering his questions. She even got him The Gift, a notebook of his own, where he could write without Lucanis scowling at him. She promised she would teach him how to draw one day, and he believed her, because unlike Lucanis, she was keeping her promises. Lucanis was stupid thinking that Spite would hurt Rook (which was even more infuriating because Lucanis was the one hurting her!). So Spite took matters into his own hands. He made an agreement with Rook that he will come to her instead of trying to leave the Lighthouse when taking the reins of the body. Lucanis reprimanded him, telling him to stop pestering Rook, but Spite knew better - he was just jealous that Spite got to spend time with Rook while Lucanis was adamant on being stupid. And Spite, being spiteful, ensured to tell Lucanis about everything once he was finally up: what Rook did, what Rook said, how she smelled like, what she wore, that she squeezed his hand when he made her laugh, that she cared about them even though Lucanis is so stupid. Rook agreed to read for him tonight (unlike Lucanis, she was answering all his questions when he didn’t understand why something happened in the book) and didn’t protest for too long when he laid down with his head on her lap (she was once again worried that Lucanis might not tolerate it but only sighed when Spite told her that Lucanis is stupid and he always wants but never does). This time, Spite was quiet while listening to her voice. He felt that over time, Rook was relaxing; she even put her hand on his head. She raked her hand through Lucanis’ hair and started to scratch his head absentmindedly. He remembered that she often did this to small creatures living in Treviso and Minrathous and that Rook was happy when they started making strange little noises then (and Lucanis always smiled at the sight). He understood the little creatures now. It was Nice. He felt Safe and Cherished. It made him feel a strange warmth in Lucanis’s chest. So he started to purr to show Rook that he liked it, hoping that it would make her happy. She stilled her hand and stopped reading mid-sentence, making him worry that he did something wrong. ”Don’t. Stop.” he murmured, nuzzling her thigh. "Please?" She didn’t say anything, but after a while she resumed both reading and combing her fingers through Lucanis’ hair. It wasn’t Fade, no, nothing was the same as it was before Ossuary. But Spite felt that this might be what Home feels like and purred even louder.

For the Love of Treviso/A Moment's Peace

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At this time of year nights in Treviso can get a little chilly, it's good to have a spare coat.

Gouache, watercolours, inks.

Agreement/Contract

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Curiosity/Compassion

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