#bettyoc

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Can I get an autograph from Betty please?

I can do you one better🎉🍰🎁🎈

Birthday Peets from Betty💕(and company)

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S c r e a m i n g

Life has been absolutely chaotic this year and it completely escaped my mind to post this wonderful commission of Mark, Sal and Betty from the amazing @freshpoof03

AFKHLAH

I love this so much and I am so happy I finally remembered to show it off! 💕

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dude I just took a nap and had a lil dream about Sal and the only thing I can remember is him sobbing and telling me that he lost his shoes in a microwave and now they're melted in microwaved spaghetti 😭

I DONT KNOW WHATS GOING ON IN MY BRAIN

(I told him "is this how people got the corona virus?" And i dont remember anything after that)

THE FACT YOU DREAMED ABOUT THAT STINKY MAN??

AJGDJKAGFDKJ

I'm beyond giddy- especially because that is ssomething he would absolutely manage.

He may not have started the pandemic, but he's definitely responsible for at least one new strain of ringworm.

Unrelated Bonus:

Bettys having fun

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what kind of jumping spider id betty?

OOOH! Betty is a Regal Jumping spider (Phidippus regius)

I am still working a bit on her final design but I'm pretty set on her being his Regal little princess.

I might make her a fictive sub species (or possibly a fictive species with the genus) to allow for a little more freedom with her design.

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OKAY WAIT SCREAMING!

I went to pull some images up to show why I chose the species and I FOUND HER??

So keep in mind I just mixed together specific phenotypes I liked in P. regius- like she is not based on one spider.

Like her coloration, leg bands, little heart butt, and pink chelicerae were all individually decided-

THIS IS AN OPEN WIP RN

AND THIS IS A PICTURE I JUST FOUND

I AM SCREAMING

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These two precious Gremlins, now in colour. 

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Mark watched Sal fawn over the little leggy monstrosity from the corner of his eye.

He definitely said ladies... He chewed on his lip. There had better not be another spider just freely roaming around his house. As much as he cringed at the sight of Betty, he was both impressed and relieved that she never seemed to leave Sal’s side. 

Mark rolled his eyes as he heard Sal cooing to the little creature. He was the epitome of cringey “pet parent.” Although... he had to admit, it was rather endearing, albeit unnerving. 

“Mark! Look!” Sal called out, and Mark begrudgingly turned to look directly at the borrower and his ... companion.

With a comically large grin, Sal adjusted Betty into one arm, and with his free hand, he waved to Mark. And to Mark’s horror, so did she. 

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I love Sal’s redesign so much. That dirty little mullet suits his gremlin personality so well. 

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Sal doubled over laughing seeing Marks expression shift from mildly annoyed to downright horrified. He would never get tired of this. This human... this absolutely behemoth creature before him could be stopped in his tracks by his perfect little princess. He didn’t get it, but he didn’t care. The absurdity of seeing Mark flinch at just a wave from Betty was the funniest thing he’d ever seen.

...and oddly reassuring. 

He never imagined he’d be this comfortable interacting with humans, but Mark was proving an exception. His fears, however ridiculous as they may be, made him feel real, instead of this titanic beast living a life far above him. 

That... and the fact that he knew Mark would never dare to pick him up as long as Betty was around. 

Sal felt a pang of guilt. He knew Lucy didn’t like being left out, but Mark was already comically jumpy with his precious little Betty... and Lucy... Lucy was a big girl. 

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Little continuation of the written drabble along with colour and a background??? who am I ??

Part 1 

Part 2

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Betty is Precious and Sal will not stand Betty slander.

She’s sensitive.

Mark’s come to the realization that Sal is the epitome of an obnoxious “Pet Parent.”  He “borrowers” a non trivial amount of fabric to dress up his Precious little ladies. Maybe he should consider borrowing some fabric for himself so he can stop walking around shirtle-

Wait.

Mark pauses. 

Ladies? He was almost sure Sal had said ladies... as in plural. 

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Probably too many for one ask but I didn't want to miss anyone out lol

🌙 - What’s their sleep schedule like? For Aedes

💤 - What do they absolutely need to have to fall asleep? For June

🖌️ - Do they have any hobbies? For Sal

🍽️ - What’s their favorite food? For Betty

🤡 - What’s something dumb they’re embarrassed about? For Mark

💝 - What gestures do they really appreciate? How do you get on their good side? For Bram

🍪 - How well can they bake? For Dawn

🤔 - What’s something they’ll never understand? For Tamius

🌱 - Do they have a green thumb or are they a plant killer? For Rose

AHH I LOVE THAT YOU DIDN'T LEAVE ANYONE OUT💕

What’s Aedes' sleep schedule like?

Aedes is nocturnal by nature- It's easiest to prey on humans among other things in the dark/while they're sleeping. Sunlight tends to make him feel open and exposed, where as darkness acts almost as a security blanket for him. Though his sleeping habits are notably impacted by the presence of June...

What does June absolutely need to have to fall asleep?

As hinted at in the first chapter of Bite Me, June sleeps with an open window- she needs a room cold and preferably having fresh air.

Does Sal have any hobbies?

ABSOLUTELY - That lil gremlin is always looking for new things to do/try. He loves working with his hands, crafting tools, wood working, even sewing (specifically accessories for his 8 legged ladies). A lot of his hobbies are born out of necessity for his life style (foraging, climbing, hunting, etc..) but if we're talking specifically for fun/to pass time he loves to take things apart. Lil man loves to figure out how things work and will disassemble and attempt to reassemble things he's interested in. Do not leave him unattended with valuables.

What’s Betty's favorite food?

Betty is SPOILED! She particularly likes crickets as they're more fun to hunt, but taste wise she has a bit of a sweet tooth fang and and Sal absolutely spoils her with strawberries from time to time. You know those videos of pet owners putting together those very extra meals for their pets? That is 100% Sal with Betty. He insists she prefers Rosey Maple Moths, and will pair it with a nectar source to make it "extra special/pretty" for his precious girl. He's even taken to cooking isopods/potato bugs for her as an occasional treat.

What’s something dumb Mark's embarrassed about?

Ironically enough- his height. Mark is around 5ft3 is fairly self conscious about it.

What gestures does Bram really appreciate? How do you get on their good side?

Value wise Bram deeply respects courage, specifically being able to make sacrifices for others. He's not fond of people pleasing niceties and much prefers direct and blunt communication.

Tangible gestures?

He likes food.

Feed him and it goes straight to his heart (Homeboy craves to be nurtured).

How well can Dawn bake?

Dawn is quite the baker, and cook in general. She's close with a few Mennonites (who also happen to run a local bakery) and learned a lot of her baking techniques though them. She doesn't bake sweets too often, usually making them for Holidays/special occasions, though she does make her own bread!

What’s something Tamius will never understand?

Women

Tamius doesn't see the appeal of sports, more specifically high intensity/contact sports. He understands the joys of competition, as well as being physically active, and being able to defend oneself is important- yet the thought of doing it for some self imposed sense of duty? Fun? Not out of preparation/ self preservation, but to put your body through undue strain and harm for what? the amusement of others? Baffling.

Does Rose have a green thumb or are they a plant killer?

FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK THIS.

Rose is a plant hoarder. Her entire home is just filled with greenery (Which Tamius quite appreciated in terms of quick/easy hiding spots).