Crow, Fae, and the Rain

Ongoing work, excerpts, and illustrations for 'Learning About Love and Rain'. An original story that focuses on teen named Corbin and his discovery of self and healing.

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She's been working really hard on our stories. I feel bad for all the torment poor Corbin is going through. Writers are really mean sometimes.

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Decided to do a sketchbook completely devoted to Dominick and his doodles. Even though the story is from corbin's point of view, I want to have some inspiration by getting into Dom's head.

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Something drabbled up tonight. Because I wanted to do something from Dom's perspective. The whole story will be from Corbin's perspective, but this is the first of many excerpts that I'm drabbling up to help with characterization.

I ride the train on weekends. It allows me to do one thing that not only I enjoy, but helps me with my art. There wasn't much to look at this time around. It's not normal busy hours for transit. There's a few business men, and a few homeless people, but other than that, nothing really draws my attention until he steps on. I don't know what it is that catches my eye. He looks fairly normal, grey hoodie, cargo pants and messenger bag. There's nothing outwardly hooking about him, but I think it's the little things. I first noticed the way he walked. Looking down instead of ahead as if he didn't want to make eye contact. Then, he sits in the seat across from me. Just enough for one person and a bag. I see headphones peeking out from under his hood and wonder what he's listening to. I'm curious and want to greet him, but he'd very guarded and seems like he'd have to be the one to start the conversation. I figure maybe I can catch his attention. I want to see his face and ask if I can draw him. I stretch out almost into the aisle. He doesn't seem to notice though when my foot is almost close enough to tap his leg. I make a show of stretching and adjusting, but even that goes without a look. It's when the train suddenly stops that I really get a chance. My foot taps impatiently waiting for the announcement of what's going on. That draws a brief annoyed look from him and allows me to see beautiful, if not somewhat sad, green eyes. Ideas form in my head and I pull my own headphones out. He goes back to ignoring me and pulls a book out to pass the time. I keep my eye on him but get really into my music and start tapping both feet. My boots are heavy so I know they're making a loud thumping. It takes  a long time of acting a fool before he cracks. His book slams shut and he pins me with a serious look. I tilt my head and smile at him. It catches him of guard. He goes back to ignoring me, but I've gotten inspiration already. I'm thinking about how to draw him  to kill time. I'm not sure how long we're sitting on the track, but I notice a little girl. She reminds me of Eva when she was little. He's noticed her too. He's reaching in his bag to get something, I'd assume, for her. I'm too quick though. I jump up and ask her to dance just like I did for my sisters. I can feel his eyes on me as I spin the little princess around. She's smiling again and that's all that matters. The train jostles and I know that soon we'll be up to go. I stop dancing and bid the little darling good bye. I'm determined to at least get a name from this boy. I smile and return to my seat. This time he's looking at me from under that hoodie. I can tell he wants to say something, but I know he won't. That's perfect for me though. "I have a little sister." I state while not really addressing him. “That was nice of you. Though I’m sure now she’s going to think real princes exist.” It’s sarcastic, but I now have his attention. "But they do." Our eyes meet and I noticed the faintest of blushes. He's got a cute face under all that scowling. "She will just know how a princess should be properly treated." "Isn't that a nice fantasy?" He actually snarls and I find it kind of funny. "Okay, who are you, mister negativity, to say that a girl shouldn’t have those fantasies?” I feel my lips curling into a challenging smirk. He seems to be processing this entirely too seriously. His lips curl into a pout and his brow creases in thought. He's lost in some memories or something. The look is quite endearing and makes him look a lot younger. For some reason though, the scowl on the soft features he has makes me laugh. I can't help it either. That instantly draws his mouth into a thin line. It makes me laugh more. THen the best thing happens. He starts laughing too. It's soft and a little bit rumbling like a chuckle. He looks like he doesn't laugh often, and I feel like I've witnessed something rare and special. "I'm Dominick." I introduce myself with a sincere smile. "Corbin." He replies. "It’s not like we’re going to ever see each other again though." It's kind of sad that he doesn't believe in chance. I give a very obvious look at his choice in reading. “Maybe, but you know that the universe is a vast place with many happenings and yet unexplained things. Perhaps those forces will make this one of several chances.” I have a feeling I will see him again and I very much hope its correct. “I just like to know the names of people who may have an impact on me later.”

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A little preview of the first chapter of the story. The fated meeting between our two boys.

Chapter I:

Strangers

                I hate the rain. It’s inconvenient. It’s not that I mind public transportation. Every time I visit Lucy I make use of it. Driving in the city is a mess, and it’s even worse when it’s a torrential downpour outside. Like now.  There’s traffic everywhere, which means Lucy’s going to be late coming home from work. I’m not in any better situation. The subway is stopped for repairs. I didn’t care to hear the details. I’m stuck, so it didn’t matter. At least the car isn’t full and I’ve got a distraction.  “The Elegant Universe” has been my recent source of fulfillment in my never-ending quest for knowledge. It’s easy to zone out the chatter of annoyed riders while immersing myself in scientific explanation.

            Or it would have been easy if it wasn’t for this one dick. He has to have some sort of issues. He’s been sitting across from me bobbing his head and tapping his feet to whatever crap he’s got blaring through the head phones. It’s probably some kind of death metal or obnoxious non-music. He looks the part too. Dark hair, smeared eyeliner, and gaudy colored bracelets make him look like a punk. I don’t know if his appearance offends me or if I’m just irritated by his whole manner.  I want to tell him that the tapping is disturbing me.  I slam my book shut catching attention. He jumps and I’m actually surprised that he could hear it. I shouldn’t be shocked, but I am when he looks up at me and he’s wearing neon green contacts. I can feel the eye roll coming on. He smiles and tilts his head in greeting at me. It’s not the reaction I’m expecting and instead of complaining about his thudding feet, I merely tip my head and look away.

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Scribble of Lucy.

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I'll post art for Lucy later, but here's her prof.

Luciana Sophia Maurer

eye: green

hair: brown

height: 5'5

build: average

Lucy is 29 and works as a visual merchandising manager. She's the only child from her family and has since moved out and become a little bit estranged from them. She has progressive beliefs and has a creative mind. She is easy to get along with, but doesn't have much patience for crowds of people. She prefers to work alone feeling like she gets more done.

She used to babysit Corbin when her family still lived near his. She is Corbin's cousin on his father's side being the daughter of his older brother. She took a liking to Corbin as a child and kept in touch with him even after her family moved. She's helped him deal with his father's death being no stranger to tragedy herself that left her without her fiancé. Since then, she hasn't gotten into any relationships and doesn't much like dating.

Her experiences caused her to become close to Corbin helping him to deal with his attacks and anxiety from his father's accident. She treats him like her brother and both spoils him and offers advice. She's pretty lenient, but is not afraid to say her piece if he pisses her off. She has a room at her apartment for when he visits thanks to the nice pay with her job.

Appearance wise- she's of an average build, a little stronger in the arms from moving displays. Her hair is a chestnut brown and just long enough to pull into a ponytail. Her facial features are rounded much like Corbin's and she has high cheekbones.She tends to wear basic makeup for work, but is capable of doing bold from airbrushing mannequins. She has a double hoop in her ears and has a phoenix tattoo on her left arm as tribute to her late love.

She likes the color teal, oceans, teas, collecting post cards from around the world, and keeping house plants. She dislikes lazy people, bigots, picky eaters, and going to work- related social functions. Her favorite foods kiwi fruit, french bread, and graham crackers with peanut butter. Her least favorite is eggplant and sweet potatoes.

Other skills include gardening, airbrushing, building displays, sewing, baking, and floral arrangement.

I think that covers Lucy's basics.

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Profile for Dom.

Dominick Kiran Bellamo.

eye: Hazel

hair: dark brown

height: 6'2

build: fit

Dominick is seventeen. He's a student at an arts magnet school. He's a middle child in a large family. Two elder brothers and two younger sisters. He's kind and very open with people. His beliefs are more in natural elements despite his family being catholic. He's very independent and visual minded. He tends to run away from home just for the experience of it despite having a decent home life. He's social and well liked and easily gets along with strangers.

He had a past of getting bullied for his more androgynous appearance. He's since gotten past it and is even kind and forgiving with said tormentors even though he's got scars from some especially violent encounters. He'd comfortable with himself and his sexuality even though it has caused problems for him.

He easily makes friends, but doesn't have a whole lot of close ones. He finds himself reaching out to Corbin despite the other being the complete opposite of him. He trusts the other teen easily and even though they disagree about how reckless he can be.

Appearance wise he is tall with dark hair and caramel colored skin. His face it finely chiseled taking after his father's European features. His skin and eye color comes from his mother's Bengali roots. He likes to wear brightly colored contacts and dyes his hair jet black. His hair is long, thick, and wavy and he usually keeps the back pulled into a ponytail. He tends to follow a more goth-punk fashion deconstructing clothing and adding buckles and zippers to things. He likes to throw color in as well and is even okay wearing skirts. He has a nose ring and an ear cuff. He wears eyeliner and keeps his eyebrows finely groomed. He likes nail polish and metal jewelry.

His interests include art, plants, old films, people watching, cooking, and international studies. He knows german, bengali, and is partially fluent in greek. He dislikes closed-minded people, unecessary rudeness, and dishonesty.

His favorite foods are yohgurt and spiced lamb. His least favorite is pumpkin.

Other miscellaneous skills include sewing, playing piano, dancing, and public speaking.

that's enough for now. ^^

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Let's start with a crappy sketch of Corbin and profile for him.

Corbin William Maurer

eye: Green

hair: sand

height: 5'9

build: slim

He's a junior in highschool at the start of our story. He's the eldest child in a single-parent home which consists of his mother and two younger sisters. Corbin is quiet and doesn't like to talk very much. He's introverted, sarcastic, and very science minded. He tends to butt heads with his mother regarding religious matters. He's very helpful though and puts others' need before his own. He's protective of his sisters and spends a lot of time taking care of them. Because of this and his more dry personality, he isn't very social. He used to get teased alot as a child with only one parent. He quickly learned to stick up for himself despite being of slighter build.

He suffers from issues regarding the manner in which his father died. He gets nightmares about the accident and sometimes has attacks triggered by heavy rain/ thunder or breaks squealing. Because of events surrounding the accident, he's not very trusting of people and does not like to be touched by strangers.

He is close to very few people. Lucy, his cousin that used to babysit him is probably the one person he trusts more than anyone.He goes to her for advice or when his anxiety is at peak levels. She seems to understand how to handle his problems. Dominick later becomes another source of trust and stress relief for him.

Appearance wise he has a fairly cherubic face shape. His nose is rounded and turns slightly up. His lips and full and turn downwards mostly. He doesn't smile very much and tends to keep a bland expression. He has a scar on one cheek and eyebrow from the accident plus a series of them on his shoulder, torso, and hip. His hair is shaved on the back underneath, but the front is long enough to be swept back. He normally covers it with beanies or hoods. He prefers to dress in fitted jeans or cargo pants and long sleeve shirts and the like.

His interests include, astronomy; physics; reading; industrial, classic rock, jazz, and classical music; science and mathematical serials. He dislikes crowds, hospitals, bullies, and wastefulness. He has a hard time understanding art, faith, and imagination.

His favorite foods are fresh cucumbers and almonds, while his least favorite is instant potatoes.

Other miscellaneous skills include cooking, first aid, handy work, speed reading, remembering dreams clearly.

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I think that's enough for his intro. You'll learn more later. ^^

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Hello, this is the space for Corbin, Dominick, and all others associated with them and their story. Please stay with us as we try to open this up to you to see into our thoughts and hearts and be a part of our memories and creation.