#archdevil raksha

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"This... Rolan, right? What does he know about the real you?" The Cambion leans against them, one of his hands pulling the Archdevil closer. "I'm not saying he doesn't love you. I am sure he does! I taught you how to pretend to be human so well: to smile at the right moments, to hide your hunger when someone is afraid, to feign defenselessness... Truly an exquisite performance" Raphael smiles, venomous. "You learned humanity from me. Every time he calls you sweet, I wonder if he knows he's complimenting my craftsmanship"

Not Raphael twisting Raksha's words (they have always been the one pushing on the fact he is half human) in a way that benefits him. He's so slimy. :D WIP/concept thing because it was about time I drew more stuff that takes place during BG3 and not before.

Also (manipulation apart) he's being genuine because in 6000+ years of life I am SURE Raphael had some bad experiences when it came of romance. Especially considering papa Meph, not much to be happy about.

"I taught you. Guided you. Forgave you. I am your savior, you never had to hide from me"

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Secret rendezvous. Quick concept sketch thing: Raksha’s looking behind their back, to make sure they’re alone - they do not want to be seen with him. Raphael has been waiting for them, already somewhat undressed. :)

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Some tasteful nudity, for once. Yes Raphael and Raksha *can* be soft. Even when they're supposedly "divorced". (I didn't draw the latter's wings for simplicity. Plus I imagine it would be easy for a devil to conceal them for comfort reasons)

Anyways, gay devils. You can find it a less cropped version on my Twitter or Bluesky (both 18+).

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Mind you when I planned this piece (which, as you can see, is still a WIP) the idea was "the fight at the House of Hope". In which Raksha would propose the party to "distract" Raphael as they steal the Hammer. Or, alternatively, fighting along with them and his song becomes a duet. Lmao

(Raksha "I am gonna kill that bastard someday, but today's not the day" as they allow him to bite on their neck and drink their blood - which has healing properties, when willingly given. I know what you are)

Also they do have a Moon/Sun theme going on. Like how Raksha's powers are tied to the Biblical plagues (particularly darkness and pestilence), Raphael's sun symbolism comes from the association with Hellfire and his portraying himself as savior, a "light" in the "dark". Wink wink.

Also Raksha's fit is based off the Takarazuka Rose of Versailles' because their character in itself was heavily inspired by Ikeda's manga/anime. :D

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It's really too hot to do anything let alone finish art so have this doodle of (human) Raksha dealing with Raphael. :^)

Don't shame them, sometimes Raksha enjoys to make Raphael believe he's the one with the upper hand...

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“You hate that you want me. I hate that I long for you just as much. We are doomed, beautifully, to each other…”

Another quick doodle. The more Raksha tries to distance themselves from him, the more obsessed Raphael becomes…

I don’t think they’re capable of being normal with each other. But then if they were the yaoi wouldn’t be toxic. :,D

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WIP update. Yes I am actually working on it and may finish the piece, surprise surprise 😭

Early lore feat. Raphy scrying Raksha, who has just rose to popularity after defeating Zariel. Surely his interest is purely an "this young man is a great asset" and nothing more. :^)

Don't worry he's not even noticing he's making that expression (or, as you will see when I post it with the writing, tracing Raksha's jawline with his thumb). When the Archivist comes and interrupts him he gets mad as hell tho. :D

Bonus: Raksha when he finally introduces himself to them and he's trying to impress them. Whole time they're like this (Also applies when he starts going off about how they belong to him in the post-divorce era ;) )

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Was cleaning my old files and found the background-free version of an old piece. Ngl I think I actually prefer this one compared to the final version since well. The details are a bit more visible 💀

The final ver. in question: https://mediterraneanmenace.tumblr.com/post/788902613487927296/the-plaque-under-the-painting-recites-our

I am once again trying to convert you all to my "Chubby Raphael is 9'3" in Cambion form" agenda