#blindsidedloyalty

[cordyiceps]

Gift artwork I did for @blindsidedloyalty! I wanted to draw our muses based off of an earlier rp where they're on one of their walks through the Ant Kingdom, talking about what to get for lunch :)

**Please do not repost my art without my permission!**

[thevoidknights]

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Soon enough Zasp would be able to hear the sounds of a struggle, mainly the snarls of a primal weevil. It sounded enraged and pained. When the wasp gets closer he can see a rather tall bug fighting the feral bug with their nail. The tall bug is doing a good job of facing it all on their own, using their strength and speed to best it. Finally the strange bug stopped the weevil and is breathing heavily. Seems taking down a group of spiders followed by a primal weevil has tired them out. That’s when they seemed to notice Zasp and they tensed visibly, holding their weapon as if they’re unsure about the wasp’s intentions.

[cordyiceps]

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While not inherently obvious that the wasp was shaking Leif could still sense that something was amiss with his friend. It was mostly in the way that he'd caught the other sitting before that was the giveaway. The squeak didn't help either. Even though it was a very cute little squeak the moth didn't comment on it and instead gives the other a look of concern.

"Then we shall accompany you. Chompy must have used enough energy by now. Besides, we could use the company if you don't mind."

Said Chomper perked up at her name from where she'd been trying to look cute for Zasp, wanting pets. He chuckles at the silly antics of the little plant before looking at the other more fully and offering a hand to help him up. Leif wanted to ask outright what was bothering the wasp but he didn't ask yet. The other would likely just clam up further and race on ahead to avoid it most likely.

[cordyiceps]

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While he was approaching and before Zasp took notice of him, Leif took in the other’s appearance. He was definitely worse off than the last time he’d seen the wasp. Honestly, what the hell was Mothiva doing that she didn’t notice his dwindling health? It infuriated Leif but he kept it out of his expression and body language, opting instead to keep his usual calm outward demeanor. 

“We do not believe that, now hold still alright?” 

Blunt as always, the blue moth knelt down to be more on level with the struggling wasp before placing one of his cool hands to the other’s forehead. It takes a lot to not pull it back immediately given how hot the other is and his concern spikes to a higher level. He actually leaves his hand there and actually allows his magic to come to his fingers barely just to make them that bit cooler. Hopefully it would help him feel better. 

“You are running a high fever Zasp.”

[cordyiceps]

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Seeing just how out of it the wasp was didn’t surprise him in the slightest. It was instead concerning that he would be out in this weather to begin with, considering he knew how Vi could get in this weather. Actually, most of the bugs he knew seemed to struggle with winter in some way or another but that didn’t actually surprise him. 

What was surprising and incredibly concerning to him was that Zasp said he had work to do... In this weather... Alone. That was not going to fly with the moth. Nope. Concern over Mothiva finding be damned right then, he was far more worried over Zasp right then. He looked ready to fall asleep standing there before he’d approached after all. 

“... We mean that it is cold Zasp and you look ready to hibernate standing there. What do you have left to do anyway that cannot wait until Mothiva can accompany you?” 

It was his subtle attempt at getting an answer out of the wasp without drawing too much attention to the fact he would be helping. Zasp was not getting a say in the matter. 

[cordyiceps]

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The moth keeps the amusement he feels at seeing the wasp obviously looking at a list written on his hand from his face. He was a master at the poker face expression after all. Instead the moth merely tilts his head at the jump and clear irritation on the other’s face. The reply he receives is also expected. Naturally the duo wouldn’t always be together, just like he wasn’t always with his own team. 

“No, we suppose it isn’t that weird. We’re assuming she’s preparing for a show then?” 

It was an attempt to smooth over the fact that the moth had so apparently startled the wasp earlier. Leif could have just moved on with his day after that but something compelled him to try and start up small talk. Perhaps a reminder that Zasp had in fact saved his life at one point was the reason.