I couldn’t help it after reading PowerOptix’s Ratja/Mausinger shipping list. Since there's not much fan art about Mausinger, who by now is amongst my favorite Ni No Kuni 2 characters, I decided to make some fanart myself. I share the headcanon that Ratja might have eventually ended up together with him, seeing as to how they seem to be quite... close in the game, particularly the DLC give hints that Mausinger trusts Ratja very much.
Anyway, I'll explain a bit about these doodles. In the left corner, they're having some intimacy. I drew them both with tails (though Ratja's isn't very noticeable). They must have tails underneath that long clothing, right? all micefolk have. Mausinger's tail is thicker, though, since he's a rat. In the bottom left corner, I drew them both when they were younger. I headcanon they must have known each other from way before their jobs at the castle; mice had to stick together, after all, especially considering the grimalkin constantly abused them. In the middle above they are embracing; I don't exactly know the circumstances myself, but I'd like to think it's the reconciliation after the whole issue with Doloran. As some saw in the DLC, she wasn't aware of the coup (probably Mausinger didn't want her to get involved should it fail, or maybe he wanted to surprise her), and she clearly was not happy about Evan getting almost killed. I added two drawings of Ratja during pregnancy. My favorite is the one with Mausinger as he's feeling the baby kicking. He's happy about being a father, but at the same time, he's... uncertain about it and fears he might not be a good dad. I mean, since some of us agree (looking at you, Poweroptix) he's a workaholic and takes his duty seriously, he wouldn't have much time to spend with his kids. And last but not least, the drawing shortly after the twins, Lilly and Leon, was born. What can I say? Mice in real life are known to have LOTS of offspring due to their status as a prey animal. Mausinger decided to name his son after Leonhard as a way to honor his memory, while Lilly was named after Ratja's mother. The reason I drew different clothing on Ratja in the last three drawings was that I don't think she'd wear the same maid dress after she and Mausinger got married. I mean, the Queen must look nice, right? I like how she looks like with loose hair. P.S: How does Ratjinger sound as shipping name?
