This is like the first OFF animation I did, very sloppy cuz I was also learning a new program with it and I'm too lazy to fix stuff hehe
AAAAND explanation of symbolism under the cut because I love symbolism & in case anyone be curious
BUGS: the bugs that are displayed for Queen and Batter on their chapter title screens. Little moth is Batter.. gets a bit monster like there with chomp chomping the Queen moth. Also they're on flowers from the Nothingness. The queen moth has been destroying them until Batter moth got there.
COFFEE: Queen's line "do you want some coffee... my love...?" comes off to me like it's her last way to hurt the Batter, calling back to the bitter resentment between Hugo's actual mom and dad (both of them being probably bad people). I imagine Hugo's mom said this exact line in Hugo's presence as a way to covertly insult his dad without their child picking up on it. This goes along with the fact that Batter and Queen are creations of Hugo's based on his parents. So, I give you.... overflowing coffee YOU WANTED COFFEE RIGHT? TAKE YOUR DAMN COFFEE idk lol also, pointing out the coffee pot handle is one of Queen's add ons hehe
Batter falling to his knees with hands over his ears: Cuz Queen attacks with verbal statements meant to tear him down mentally
Hugo as Batter's shadow: when I made this, I had this theory that Batter was meant to be Hugo's "new" self, created by Hugo to do what Hugo could not: complete a mission to get rid of all the monsters that scared Hugo, and, though perhaps unintended, get rid of and supercede Hugo -- the "old" version of himself trapped in a terrified, sad child. The Batter could only accomplish this if he was created to be immune to fear and emotional turmoil. In this shot, the shadow / echo of Hugo behind the Batter cowers to the manifestation of his mom's verbal abuse.
The above also pairs with Batter and Hugo sharing a tear: As versions of the same person, the Batter cries Hugo's tears. Fulfilling his purpose, the Batter is able to stoically brush the tear away, and do what he needs to do to end Hugo's terror.
Queen being torn to shreds: I didnt finish this shot lol. Anyway, cuz the Queen scene is narrated like a book, and because she uses words as weapons, she shreds like paper when Batter destroys her.
ZOOM into Batter's head, to shot of him falling into the Zones & spectres, then zoom out of Hugo's eye: Symbolizing the connection between what the Batter experiences and what Hugo sees, being the same person. Also just a nod to the fact Hugo is watching the entire time.
Unlabeled book thing behind Hugo: it's the ballman comic lol
Heart monitor line thing: based on theory that Hugo is actually a real person in a coma, and that's his heart beat. This was going to be a motif if I did more of this song. It was gonna speed up when Zacharie shows up LOL (batter and hugo sharing feelings, and they both clearly are fond of Zacharie, who in this theory is basically an insert of a friend Hugo has irl.)
And the song ???? Well, Batter is doing all this destruction because he cares. He doesnt want Hugo to be sad and scared anymore.<3 so ya lemme kill ya cuz I love ya buddy. Lol
Dedan: "You actually believe the shit you spew out of your disgusting mouth."
The Batter: "If you thought my mouth was disgusting, you wouldn't have smashed your mouth on mine. Repeatedly."
Dedan: "Don't flatter yourself. I've done much more rancid things than kissing you."
Third panel: "Then..."
The Batter: "Stay."
Dedan: "And what? Snuggle and make sure you're okay with little medical treatments like Zacharie does? I have better things to do. You're cute, sure, but for your sake I hope you don't think I care about you."
Fourth panel: "Later"
Note on bouquet of meat flowers: "sorry I guess - dedan"
Here's to one year of Stemclan backgrounds, some more hasardous than others.. I hope you'll find them fun ! I sure had a lot of it drawing it, and I'm impressed with how nice the finishing gradient looks !
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