Steam it's so good to see you, hello hello! XD Apologies for the wait, this month kinda got away from me. Gosh, a song for Loraine and Bella, oh this is great. Bella has a very fun playlist to pull from, she's very eclectic.
For Loraine:
So, this song is a little more of the serious side of Loraine. It's the very "lock in we're gonna save the world" part of her, but also, I wanna draw your attention to the vocalist. This is my friend Kiza, who is AMAZING in every way as a vocalist and voice actor. And when I'm not on a monologue with my own voice for Loraine's dialogue, Kiza's is the voice I image her having. She's got a beautiful sound. <3
For Bella:
Bella surprisingly has a lot from the Skillet Unleashed album on her playlist, but I think this one is particularly good. It's very much a fight against the horrors of the studio that keep trying to stop her, but also, it's a fight against Joey.
"How it feels to be the broken,
You took a piece now I'm biting back."
-chef's kiss- That's so her. It's the growth from a character that was afraid and broken while fighting for her life, to someone that refuses to be kept down. This is a Bella that's confident, someone that is ready to resist and do anything for her friends. This is a Bella that's ready to rumble and intends to WIN her fight!
Happy Birthday Sammy Lawrence! I can't believe it's been seven years since BATIM Chapter 2 came out, that feels unreal. Decided to celebrate by drawing some are of Jack, Sammy, and Bella from Searching the Depths: The Heart of the Studio. Nothing says 'good birthday in the cycle' quite like a cucpcake and your found family being safely with you. This piece also comes with a video essay, where I talk about why BATIM Chapter 2 is so meaningful to me.
From the latest chapter of Searching the Depths, I bring you a wonderful scene between Sammy Lawrence (AJ) and the Ink (me) as they try to settle their differences of beliefs as to what to do about the most recent um...predicament. Thank you so much AJ, you were a fantastic help, and this was a wonderful experience. Credits are under the Read More!
Sammy Lawrence is voiced by @ahjones94
The Ink is voiced boy me, @inkabelledesigns
Bendy and the Ink Machine and Little Devil Darling Remastered belong to theMeatly Games
3 New Chapters of Searching the Depths: The Heart of the Studio
Order of Operations
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
Frankly, I'm Outta Here
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
Hell's Bell
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
I have been waiting so long for this set to be ready. Two short chapters, and one long one. Folks, it is time, we are getting into the meat of this story, with what may be my favorite chapter of the adventure so far, Chapter 18: Hell's Bell. I hope you all enjoy this Bendy fanfic! I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one!
I don't think I've ever gone back and changed an art piece months after making it, but there's a first time for everything! Decided to follow my heart and gave her new ears, we're committing to the sheep thing. And with that came the thought, I haven't ever like, given her a formal bio on here, so you're getting two for one today! So let's dive into the Depths and give you a taste of who exactly this is.
Name: Bella Ewe
Ink Creature Type: Shepherd (same classification as Sammy and Jack)
Height: 5 ft 5 inches
Age: Frozen at 22 (Technically 32 as of BATDR's events)
Ink Ability: Dive (Dives beneath the ink to bring lost souls back up from the dark puddles)
AU she's from: Searching the Depths
Where you can follow her story: Searching the Depths: The Heart of the Studio, Richard the Keeper: The Studies of 214
Synopsis:
Like so many that came before her, Bella is the latest victim of Joey Drew. Taken under his wing after an unfortunate accident in 1963, she's the first domino to fall in a new plan to revive the legacy of Joey Drew Studios. After accidentally getting locked in the cycle and sacrificed to the ink demon, Bella finds herself as a lowly searcher, accompanying a newly aware Sammy Lawrence and Jack Fain in a desperate attempt to break out of the ink realm. While working together as the ink demon's Shepherds, the group discovers things may not be as set in stone as they seemed, and there might just be some hope of ending this nightmare. As she works through the hellish landscape of the studio (and the loss of hope that comes with it), her first adventure has her evolving, both physically and mentally, to find herself and determine what kind of person she wants to be.
When Wilson gains control over the cycle, Bella finds herself imprisoned with the rest of her fellow Cyclebreakers, assigned the subject number of 214. Desperate to bust her newfound family out and uncover more of the ink's secrets, she reluctantly teams up with Richard, a crudely nicknamed Keeper hellbent on creating a perfect world. While they're at odds to start, the two learn there's more to the other than meets the eye, and sometimes allies can come from the most unlikely of places.
for your ask game! is there anything with my favorite little guys (you know who XD) in Searching the Depths? If not I will happily accept a Richard section, he's an honorary little guy.
Oh Victor, you spoil me. XD Y'know, I think I do have a little bit I can hand you with one of your favorite guys. We're gonna throw you some of Depths and some of Richard, since this is the only Bendy ask in my box. (Warning, spoilers ahead for both)
Searching the Depths - The Heart of the Studio:
Chapter 18 - Hell's Bell
The screaming voices in her mind only got louder before they were reduced to whimpers. The man carefully took a handkerchief from her breast pocket and wiped away at the ink on her mouth and cheeks. She was trembling in his grasp, her breathing unsteady, shaken, unable to stop hyperventilating.
"What…the HELL was that?" She looked him dead in the eyes, tears pricking her own.
"My sheep…" he sighed. "I'm so…I'm so sorry." He looked up to the railing. "My flock, give me a moment, will you?"
No sooner had he asked, the monsters hurried out of the room, and the ominous light of the projector flickered to life. He let go of her, hurrying to the instruments left behind. A pluck of a note on the banjo, drum, violin, and cello, and the next thing she knew, a door had opened up.
"Let us speak somewhere more…private. Where prying eyes might grant us peace." He grasped her by the arm and dragged her in. She nearly tripped over herself at the pace he was taking her. As soon as they were inside, the door snapped shut, and the man let out a breath she hadn't realized he'd been holding. "Oh dear god we're in for it now." He held his head in exasperation as she yanked her arm out of his grasp.
"Listen buddy, you owe me some answers." Bella coughed and leaned against the wall, struggling to stay upright. "What the heck is going on here?"
"You really aren't Henry, are you?" No emotions betrayed him, she could hardly believe he could say that with a straight face. Then again, maybe he wasn’t. How could a being with no face even have a straight one? But he seemed sincere!
"Not in the slightest. I'm five foot nothin', at least a few decades younger, and as much as I'd like to think I make a convincing man, something tells me that's not what led to your confusion." She let out a deep breath. "My name's Bella. Bella Ewe. And you are?"
"I am the prophet of our Lord and savior, the ink demon."
"The prophet of-" That title, oh dear. No, it couldn't be, could it? Just like Joey's story. Just like… "Sammy Lawrence?" She raised an eyebrow. "No, you can't be, that's not possible!"
"Hard to believe, isn’t it?" He sighed. "That name hasn't been mine in…I don't know how long."
"You can't be the real Sammy. He died in the forties, he's not some-some prophet for a bunch of monsters!” She threw down her arms in frustration. “He's a brilliant composer with an amazing legacy!"
"As flattered as I am to hear such praises, I'm sorry to disappoint you, little ewe." He leaned against the wall, gesturing rather matter-of-factly. "But I am no liar, that would go against my cause. The people that once worked here have all met with a terrible fate. And if you're here, I'm assuming you have too."
"I…I suppose that's one way to put it." She winced as she held her side. "But…how? Why? I thought…I thought this was just a story. How is this real? How am I here?"
"Likely the same way the rest of us came here: the ink machine." His voice was so cold, she could see how tightly his fists were clenched. Almost made her afraid they'd burst.
Richard the Keeper: The Studies of 214
Chapter ??? - Naming Convention
“This is a waste of time-”
Bella held her hand up in front of him as she faced the other keepers. “Wait a sec Rich, they might be onto something.”
“What?!”
“Well no offense, but to us, you all look the same. A name tag might be helpful in telling you apart.”
“You can't be serious-”
“Oh I'm very serious!” She laughed. “Come on, it'll be fun! There are so many wonderful names to choose from, they've all got different meanings, it's great!”
The snobby keeper snorted. “Oh yeah? What's Richard mean then?”
Richard was about to spit back at him, but Bella held up her hand again. “Depends on where you come from. In some cultures, it means ‘mighty ruler’, in others it's simply ‘rich’. In others still it's ‘powerful and hardy’. Though I remember one old friend…he said it meant ‘helper of humanity'. I don't know how true it is, but…” she turned and smiled at Richard, “seems fitting for someone trying to make a better world.”
Richard froze for a few seconds before quickly pulling his clipboard closer to his face. “We have a schedule to keep-”
“Yes, and we will keep it.” She patted his arm gently. “But let's be honest, we're getting nowhere fast. I think this could help.”
“How-”
Another keeper interrupted. “I didn't know names could have such meanings. Do they all have so much depth?”
Bella nodded. “Oh yeah. There was this old baby names book in our local library. I had a friend who checked it out all the time, helped him pick out so many names for his characters.” She chuckled. “Probably not a flawless method, but it's what we had, and it was all in good fun. But some people don't care much about name meanings, just use whatever sounds good.”
“What about you?” They asked.
“Me?” She held her chin in thought. “Well, Bella means beautiful in most languages.”
Richard raised an eyebrow. “But that's a nickname, not what was chosen for you. What does Isabella mean?”
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
Summary: Mr. Drew helps his new apprentice move out of her dingy apartment and then grab a bite to eat. Meanwhile, the movers are in for a surprise back at his humble abode.
Decided to treat myself to a little doodle of Bella and Richard. I can't believe I haven't drawn these two together before, but oh it's so good. She is so tiny next to him, it's great. XD This isn't quite what they look like at the current state of Richard the Keeper: The Studies of 214, since Bella does not have as many sheep features just yet, but ooooh boy, I love her sheep features. How I draw her has changed a lot over the years and I'm living for it. One day I will figure out how to draw keepers, they are so detailed and their arms are very aaahhhh.
