I think this is a question Allura would often ask herself—is she still a princess after all of Altea was destroyed and her people were killed? She carries the burden of being both a princess and a soldier—it is her duty to protect her people, and she feels like she's failed.
But in reality, her people aren't all gone. Coran will always follow her, and she found her new people in the Paladins, who will always love and care for her as a person, not just a princess <3
GUYS ITS MEE!! I'm gonna be part of a jaith zine :DD (i have so much jaith content to post also LOL) Thank you to the wonderful mods <3 Love you guys <3 <3
OMGGGG HELLOOO!??!! THIS IS FREAKING GORGEOUSSSSSS I"M IN LOVE 😍😍😍😍😍😍 THE COLORS, THE POSE, THE HAIR, THE DRESS, THE EVERYTHING 😍😍😍😍😍 THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING, THIS IS STUNNING ❤️❤️❤️
I had the absolutely amazing opportunity this season to host an art collab for the holidays!! I’m super proud of all the hard work the participants put into it <3 Well done everyone, and amazing work!
Umm i am so late but uh I got to participate in this awesome collab with so many skilled and awesome people!!! it's currently June now, but Happy Holidays anyway!! LMAO
OMG THIS IS SO GORGEOUS!!!!! LOOK AT HER, SHE'S GLOWINGGGG!!! Absolutely STUNNING!!!!! Omg I love everything about this!!! The colors, the pose, the hair, the dress, her Altean markings, the background, the lighting, the halo around her head!!! EVERYTHING IS SO STUNNING!! She is truly a goddess <3333
Hey Jaith Nation! Do you want to do a Jaith Zine? Let us know! We are gauging interest and putting our minds together to get the ball rolling on something! Please fill out the survey, and let's see what we can do!
I am gauging interest on if we would want to do a Jaith [James Griffin x Keith Kogane] fanzine and what you guys might want it to be and if
UM HELLO?!?!?! THIS IS SO GORGEOUSSSSSSS!!!! Look at herrrrr, she's so beautiful <33 I am just overcome with a sense of awe, peace, and melancholy, and I love it so much!! The lighting, the expression, the pose, the background, the atmosphere — everything is just so perfect, I love it!!! I've already seen it over on instagram, but it still takes my breath away...I can't stop looking at it...I could just stare forever <333
Following the news of the Kerberos Mission failure:
Keith is an emotional wreck, trying to push down the immense grief of losing the only person who cared about him, yet again. Not to mention he's wrestling with the thought of letting Shiro down by leaving the Garrison vs. staying loyal to an institution that wasn't so loyal to Shiro. Either way, it feels like he's doing Shiro an injustice. And if he does choose to honor Shiro's efforts (after all, Shiro was loyal to the Garrison, maybe Keith should do the same), can he even manage to graduate without Shiro?
James is also struggling emotionally b/c he’s suddenly doubting his entire life plan, the thing that makes him unique and different and worth something to his parents (if the best pilot at the Garrison died on a mission, who was he to think he wouldn't do the same?).
Keith and James run into each other one night and basically take their emotions out on one another. James tries to remain composed, giving Keith his condolences in what he thinks is an appropriate gesture. But it triggers Keith, again reminding him of his father's death; Keith insists Shiro isn’t dead b/c he refuses to believe Shiro made a pilot error (although a part of him feels it must be true, he’d never admit it to himself), and it makes James feel even more inadequate (even dead, Shiro is always Keith's first choice; James isn’t enough); James lashes out, saying the mission ultimately failed one way or another. He tells Keith that for Keith’s own benefit, he must accept that truth.
Keith, hurt (scared that James is right) and confused (he doesn't understand why James is suddenly in his business), accuses James of benefiting from his suffering (since without Keith, James would be the best pilot of the cadets), to which James is hurt by (he thinks Keith sees him as a bad person, even though James been trying to help; how could Keith think that?), and insists otherwise. Keith yells to prove it, without really thinking; he's tired of what he perceives as lies (he feels that somehow Shiro’s death [and his father's death/Krolia's absence] was a rejection of himself; he wasn’t good enough to make Shiro stay; Shiro didn’t actually care about him, only said that he did), and wants to hear James just say that he hates Keith to make it plain and simple to leave and hate James back.
Atp James doesn’t know what to do other than kiss Keith in order to prove he does cares about Keith. It was a spur of the moment decision, but James is desperate at this point. He feels like his future is falling apart and he’s feeling reckless. He wants a win, he wants to do something that makes him feel good. His discipline and self-restraint aren’t paying off like he's been taught his entire life. This is his act of rebellion, his “fck it all”, him doing something he’s wanted to do for a long time. He wants to save Keith, be the one to make him happy. He wants to be first place to Keith. He can’t put his feelings into words, so he just acts. (I don't want to encourage this, please do ask first before kissing someone lol)
Keith is shocked, having thought that James hated him. But James’ gentle touch makes him doubt. Being touch-starved and lonely, Keith feels suddenly like maybe James could actually care about him. Keith kisses him back, emotional with the thought that someone loves him (he knows it’s probably not love-love, but it feels real in the moment; he suddenly feels whole). They spend some time like that before Keith realizes he’s scared that James might leave him, too. Getting attached to another person so quickly, it scares him. He blames the grief, and anticipates being abandoned again, so he pulls back and runs away in a panic
James is hurt, rejected and confused. Keith seemed to like the kiss, but then, he seemed to hate it. He questions himself, too, b/c he doesn’t want to like guys. His parents would be disappointed in him for so many different reasons. He questions what he's doing with his life.
Keith, on the other hand, is scared of what his loneliness is making him feel/do. He hadn’t ever considered James as a potential romantic partner before, but it suddenly clicks that what they did wasn’t unpleasant. The intimacy and desire for intimacy he feels scares him.
Part 5 will feature the aftermath and more complicated emotions >:3
And as always, lmk ur thoughts and hcs!! I love to read them :D
every time you add to this series(series????) i launch myself out of my chair and grip the table so hard it starts to crack while i shake so badly that my atoms begin to split
I always bump up against how to reply to tags and things like this HAHAHA but you're too sweet, I gotta respond XD
Thank you again for sharing in my excitement with me!! <3333 Glad I can expect you to stick around with atoms intact and to hold up this jaith community with me LOL may we pace around thinking of them together :)))
Omg I love your reaction images!! (Does this mean I can use them too?? [with credit of course])
And gotcha, completely valid XD Discord can be a scary place at times LOL
But omg thank you!! You are so sweet!! <3333 But yes of course, this community wouldn't be the same without you either!!! May we lose our minds over them together :DD
The ending of Voltron simply doesn’t exist and everyone is great :D Post-canon, let Allura enjoy a nice beach day 😌🩷🩵 I think a very special someone is looking at her, up to you who it is ;)
ALSO THANK YOU FOR 1K FOLLOWERS!! You guys are seriously so supportive and kind, thank you!! You guys are the best 🥹💖
In celebration, I present a DTIYS challenge!! (Rules Below!)
🩵💖 Rules 💖🩵
Draw this (or something inspired by this) in your own style!
Tag me @suitcasesoffeathers and use the hashtag #feathers1kdtiys so that I can share it! :D
No nsfw
No tracing or AI
No deadline :)
Thank you guys again, it means a lot!!! 💖🩵
I’m also doing this over on instagram if you also want to post there! :D
Following the news of the Kerberos Mission failure:
Keith is an emotional wreck, trying to push down the immense grief of losing the only person who cared about him, yet again. Not to mention he's wrestling with the thought of letting Shiro down by leaving the Garrison vs. staying loyal to an institution that wasn't so loyal to Shiro. Either way, it feels like he's doing Shiro an injustice. And if he does choose to honor Shiro's efforts (after all, Shiro was loyal to the Garrison, maybe Keith should do the same), can he even manage to graduate without Shiro?
James is also struggling emotionally b/c he’s suddenly doubting his entire life plan, the thing that makes him unique and different and worth something to his parents (if the best pilot at the Garrison died on a mission, who was he to think he wouldn't do the same?).
Keith and James run into each other one night and basically take their emotions out on one another. James tries to remain composed, giving Keith his condolences in what he thinks is an appropriate gesture. But it triggers Keith, again reminding him of his father's death; Keith insists Shiro isn’t dead b/c he refuses to believe Shiro made a pilot error (although a part of him feels it must be true, he’d never admit it to himself), and it makes James feel even more inadequate (even dead, Shiro is always Keith's first choice; James isn’t enough); James lashes out, saying the mission ultimately failed one way or another. He tells Keith that for Keith’s own benefit, he must accept that truth.
Keith, hurt (scared that James is right) and confused (he doesn't understand why James is suddenly in his business), accuses James of benefiting from his suffering (since without Keith, James would be the best pilot of the cadets), to which James is hurt by (he thinks Keith sees him as a bad person, even though James been trying to help; how could Keith think that?), and insists otherwise. Keith yells to prove it, without really thinking; he's tired of what he perceives as lies (he feels that somehow Shiro’s death [and his father's death/Krolia's absence] was a rejection of himself; he wasn’t good enough to make Shiro stay; Shiro didn’t actually care about him, only said that he did), and wants to hear James just say that he hates Keith to make it plain and simple to leave and hate James back.
Atp James doesn’t know what to do other than kiss Keith in order to prove he does cares about Keith. It was a spur of the moment decision, but James is desperate at this point. He feels like his future is falling apart and he’s feeling reckless. He wants a win, he wants to do something that makes him feel good. His discipline and self-restraint aren’t paying off like he's been taught his entire life. This is his act of rebellion, his “fck it all”, him doing something he’s wanted to do for a long time. He wants to save Keith, be the one to make him happy. He wants to be first place to Keith. He can’t put his feelings into words, so he just acts. (I don't want to encourage this, please do ask first before kissing someone lol)
Keith is shocked, having thought that James hated him. But James’ gentle touch makes him doubt. Being touch-starved and lonely, Keith feels suddenly like maybe James could actually care about him. Keith kisses him back, emotional with the thought that someone loves him (he knows it’s probably not love-love, but it feels real in the moment; he suddenly feels whole). They spend some time like that before Keith realizes he’s scared that James might leave him, too. Getting attached to another person so quickly, it scares him. He blames the grief, and anticipates being abandoned again, so he pulls back and runs away in a panic
James is hurt, rejected and confused. Keith seemed to like the kiss, but then, he seemed to hate it. He questions himself, too, b/c he doesn’t want to like guys. His parents would be disappointed in him for so many different reasons. He questions what he's doing with his life.
Keith, on the other hand, is scared of what his loneliness is making him feel/do. He hadn’t ever considered James as a potential romantic partner before, but it suddenly clicks that what they did wasn’t unpleasant. The intimacy and desire for intimacy he feels scares him.
Part 5 will feature the aftermath and more complicated emotions >:3
And as always, lmk ur thoughts and hcs!! I love to read them :D
every time you add to this series(series????) i launch myself out of my chair and grip the table so hard it starts to crack while i shake so badly that my atoms begin to split
(sorry for the late congrats but i had to say it!!)
CONGRATS ON WINNING!!!!!!!!! your'e an amazing artist and honestly, it's nice knowing that happened for you!!!
i loved your artwork alot 🩷 and i'm glad you participated!!!!!!
(AAHHHHHHHH I"M SO HAPPY FOR YAA)
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! That really means so much to me!! <333 You are seriously too sweet!!!! Thank you!!!! <3333
Following the news of the Kerberos Mission failure:
Keith is an emotional wreck, trying to push down the immense grief of losing the only person who cared about him, yet again. Not to mention he's wrestling with the thought of letting Shiro down by leaving the Garrison vs. staying loyal to an institution that wasn't so loyal to Shiro. Either way, it feels like he's doing Shiro an injustice. And if he does choose to honor Shiro's efforts (after all, Shiro was loyal to the Garrison, maybe Keith should do the same), can he even manage to graduate without Shiro?
James is also struggling emotionally b/c he’s suddenly doubting his entire life plan, the thing that makes him unique and different and worth something to his parents (if the best pilot at the Garrison died on a mission, who was he to think he wouldn't do the same?).
Keith and James run into each other one night and basically take their emotions out on one another. James tries to remain composed, giving Keith his condolences in what he thinks is an appropriate gesture. But it triggers Keith, again reminding him of his father's death; Keith insists Shiro isn’t dead b/c he refuses to believe Shiro made a pilot error (although a part of him feels it must be true, he’d never admit it to himself), and it makes James feel even more inadequate (even dead, Shiro is always Keith's first choice; James isn’t enough); James lashes out, saying the mission ultimately failed one way or another. He tells Keith that for Keith’s own benefit, he must accept that truth.
Keith, hurt (scared that James is right) and confused (he doesn't understand why James is suddenly in his business), accuses James of benefiting from his suffering (since without Keith, James would be the best pilot of the cadets), to which James is hurt by (he thinks Keith sees him as a bad person, even though James been trying to help; how could Keith think that?), and insists otherwise. Keith yells to prove it, without really thinking; he's tired of what he perceives as lies (he feels that somehow Shiro’s death [and his father's death/Krolia's absence] was a rejection of himself; he wasn’t good enough to make Shiro stay; Shiro didn’t actually care about him, only said that he did), and wants to hear James just say that he hates Keith to make it plain and simple to leave and hate James back.
Atp James doesn’t know what to do other than kiss Keith in order to prove he does cares about Keith. It was a spur of the moment decision, but James is desperate at this point. He feels like his future is falling apart and he’s feeling reckless. He wants a win, he wants to do something that makes him feel good. His discipline and self-restraint aren’t paying off like he's been taught his entire life. This is his act of rebellion, his “fck it all”, him doing something he’s wanted to do for a long time. He wants to save Keith, be the one to make him happy. He wants to be first place to Keith. He can’t put his feelings into words, so he just acts. (I don't want to encourage this, please do ask first before kissing someone lol)
Keith is shocked, having thought that James hated him. But James’ gentle touch makes him doubt. Being touch-starved and lonely, Keith feels suddenly like maybe James could actually care about him. Keith kisses him back, emotional with the thought that someone loves him (he knows it’s probably not love-love, but it feels real in the moment; he suddenly feels whole). They spend some time like that before Keith realizes he’s scared that James might leave him, too. Getting attached to another person so quickly, it scares him. He blames the grief, and anticipates being abandoned again, so he pulls back and runs away in a panic
James is hurt, rejected and confused. Keith seemed to like the kiss, but then, he seemed to hate it. He questions himself, too, b/c he doesn’t want to like guys. His parents would be disappointed in him for so many different reasons. He questions what he's doing with his life.
Keith, on the other hand, is scared of what his loneliness is making him feel/do. He hadn’t ever considered James as a potential romantic partner before, but it suddenly clicks that what they did wasn’t unpleasant. The intimacy and desire for intimacy he feels scares him.
Part 5 will feature the aftermath and more complicated emotions >:3
And as always, lmk ur thoughts and hcs!! I love to read them :D
Keith didn’t want Shiro to go. He was worried about Shiro’s health, but mainly and selfishly didn’t want to be left alone at the garrison for a year or so without any support. Shiro was his one and only friend/person he could trust to have his best interest in mind. But Keith knows this is selfish, so he tries to hide it and be happy for Shiro (although he did express his preference that Shiro stay once to which Shiro took personally bc of his own issues. Out of fear of rejection, Keith changed his attitude). He quietly hates himself for not being more supportive of Shiro’s dream
Atp James saw Keith as harsh, untouchable, distant, and not really human in a way (he didn’t recognize Keith as someone with intimate, deep feelings; it’s sort of a subconscious thing where he thought Keith wasn’t capable of more tender emotions like sadness, for example)
Cut to the launch:
Keith had an emotional breakdown at the launch bc he felt he was being abandoned all over again (first his mom, then dad, now Shiro). He felt no one cared about him, and no matter what, he’d never be enough to be another’s first priority (ironically similar to James’ second place complex)
James saw Keith’s emotional breakdown and realized that Keith was indeed more human and vulnerable than James realized. In all their years of knowing each other, James had never seen Keith cry. It made him wonder what made Keith cry. He felt curious—Keith was always someone he couldn’t understand. He wants to be the one to “solve the mystery”
A rumor goes around that Keith had a breakdown bc Shiro broke up with him. James doesn’t want this to be true, so confronts Keith to ask what happened, but Keith gets defensive and doesn’t tell him anything.
Keith is questioning why James even cares so much (he first assumed James had an ulterior motive, but he did seem genuine in a way Keith hadn’t seen before)
Keith eventually hears about the rumors and punches a guy for calling Shiro a slur and a creep. He gets suspended, and wonders if James started the rumors, but notices James has been sorta watching him in a different way than usual. James seems more curious, less judgmental, less guarded and defensive. Keith doesn’t know how to feel about it.
James is concerned for Keith (he looks rougher than usual after Shiro left), but Keith is too prickly to allow James to get any closer. James stays back and just observes as Keith slowly seems to improve. They still have their rivalry, but in some ways, it feels less personal and heated
Cut to the night the Kerberos Mission Failure was announced on the news:
James hadn’t heard the news, but Keith did. He has a slight breakdown and vomits in the bathroom of his dorm. James catches him there, and leaves to fetch him a bottle of water, but Keith is gone by the time he comes back. James wonders what’s wrong, and Keith’s walls are back up full force
When the official Kerberos Mission failure is announced, the garrison has an assembly. Keith is waiting for more information to be given, but when nothing substantial is said other than "pilot error," he has an outburst. He's angry that they claimed it was pilot error in the first place (he refused to believe Shiro messed up; he didn't want to believe it, although a part of him was scared it was true), angry that no one is being sent to rescue them, angry that they're already talking about the crew in the past tense, like they are distant heroes, not human beings who may have just died. He is triggered, reminded of the way people talked about his father when he died. They'd mourn for a short period before forgetting about them completely and the very real consequences of losing someone. Iverson stops his outburst, pulling him aside before other officers can take him away, giving Keith one last warning out of respect for Shiro b/c the two of them were close. Iverson convinces Keith to suck it up and not to throw away everything that Shiro did for him. Keith eventually agrees, even more aware that Shiro was the only thing standing between him and expulsion.
James isn't surprised about Keith's outburst. A small part of him agrees with what Keith said (this has to be false, tell us what happened), but the larger part of him tells him to be disciplined, restrained, and have faith in his institution. He criticizes Keith in his head, wondering why Keith always self-sabotages himself, why he can't show restraint (he's reminded that the only person Keith seems to care about is Shiro; Shiro seemed to be more important than everything to Keith in James' mind, and it makes him irrationally angry). He also realizes why Keith was vomiting in the bathroom.
Just as Keith feared, James sort of thinks of Shiro more as a symbol, a hero, rather than a person, so he doesn't quite understand the loss Keith is experiencing. James has never lost anyone very close to him (maybe only his grandpa, who he was never really close to, but he sort of equates Keith's loss to that, so doesn't really understand Keith's pain)
The entire Garrison is feeling the loss, too, and many of James’ friends are quitting the fighter pilot program, deciding it’s safer to stay out of space. James is upset; it feels like a personal attack on his dreams that he’s fought for for so long— his dreams that made him unique from his brother and made his parents proud. Where would he end up if he just quit? He’d be a disappointment. He has a fight with his friends about it and storms off.
Part 4 will feature their first kiss!!
As always, feel free to revise, add on, or even tell me YOUR headcanons bc I'd love to hear them! :D
