These pieces were a commission from @msbeastlyeevee of their next-gen OC Tabia Mutou, daughter of Yugi and Ishizu and older sister to Nora. I had a real blast working with both sisters, so I took it upon myself to make a quick card mat and sleeve set with some CSP materials.
These pieces were a commission from @msbeastlyeevee of their next-gen OC Nora Mutou, daughter of Yugi and Ishizu. Official card art used upon request from client because Felgrand is quite the beast, haha.
I got a couple of questions for ya: have you ever thought of Atem/Ishizu/Yugi as a couple and if so what would you call it? Also what do you think their dynamic would be? I thought I'd ask since I know you like Encourageship, and I'd love to hear your thoughts~
Hey! how come I’ve never thought of that polyship before?! It looks super cool!
They would all be very supportive of each other, similarly to encourageshipping, although if we were to look deeperinto it, the relationship would develop a lot slower in this case, due to Isis having a lot emotional baggage to resolve in regards with the Pharaoh, her family’s legacy and her needing to reconcile the god-like figure she was introduced to during her childhood, with the young (human) man in front of her.
The same man who happens to share a body with another young man she barely knows of, except he’s the nameless pharaoh’s chosen vessel. On his side, Atem would have to get over his guilt over the Tombkeepers’ fate and I can’t see anything serious happening between him and any Ishtar without first a serious talk about what happened — namely, Battle city and the Ishtar’s past…
Because of all this, I don’t see a real thing happening anytime soon between the three of them.
But if they got over their respective hurdles, though?
If Isis spent enough time around Atem and Yuugi and got to know the sweet, amazing people they are, independantly of any given title? There would be an incredibly steadfast friendship between the three which could grow into a sweet romance, if given properly time.
Though… this wouldn’t happen without a great deal of awkardness at first, since it’s about a polyamorous relationship and no one would be sure how to interact with the other in a romantic setting. Of all threes, I think Yuugi would be the first to act by offering here and there little gifts to his partners — a brand new card with a meaningful flip effect for Atem; a book for Isis; a trip to some store Atem fancied visiting and a treat to a restaurant with Isis. Fortunately, those small gestures help in breaking the ice and make Atem and Isis feeling more comfortable around him and around each other. They soon return the gesture by inviting Yuugi to a big escape game.
It goes without saying they totally killed the game within seconds. :)
But let’s delve a little more into the polyship with the help of a shipping meme, shall we?
Who is a night owl: Isis. Those books aren’t going to read by themselves after all.
Who is a morning person: Isis again.
Are they cuddlers: At first, neither of them, before Yuugi starts tentatively holding Isis and Atem’s hands, prompting the two to be more affectionate toward him. One day at Domino Museum’s ancient Egyptian exhibit has Atem and Isis quietly holding hands, as they look at the tablet of lost memories one last time, before moving on to write a new page of history. One that is entirely about them.
Who is the big spoon: Yuugi, when he sleeps with Atem or Isis. However; no one in particular when it’s the three of them together, or when it’s only Atem and Isis as neither of them are the type to enjoy spooning.
Who steals all the blankets: lol, no one.
Who likes seeing the other wearing their t-shirt: Atem, with Yuugi. :P
Who wakes up in the middle of the night with nightmares: Mostly Atem, since there’re a lot of painful memories he has yet to process and undertand. Sometimes, though, Isis will dream of her past life in the Tombs, especially of the moment her brother undergoes the ritual, though she never brings this up. She prefers instead to spend quality time with her brother to remind herself that those days are gone — that this is the past.
Who accidentally punched the other in their sleep: no one.
Who can’t keep their hands to themself: Atem sure likes tickling Yuugi on occasions. :^)
Who said “I love you” first: Atem was the first to confess to Yuugi. Yuugi was the one who said it to Isis. Due to their respective pasts and guarded personalities, neither Isis nor Atem flat out say it to each other, although they make sure to show their love through daily, little gestures.
Who would have the other’s picture as their phone background: Yuugi, who alters between pictures of Isis or Atem, sometimes both.
Who leaves notes written in fog on the bathroom mirror: Surprisingly, Isis. For all her controlled and regal persona, she loves to show affection towards her boyfriends through little and meaningful things like that.
Who buys the other cheesy gifts: Yuugi.
Who initiated the first kiss: Isis did this to Yuugi. Atem did that to both Yuugi and Isis.
Who kisses the other awake in the morning: Atem to Yuugi, and Isis to Yuugi. One day when she was particularly affectionate, she also did this to Atem, before realizing who she just kissed and getting all blushy. Atem just laughed and kissed her in return. Now, he does this to her all the time. Not that she complains, though. ;)
Who starts most fights? Atem, due his more fiery personality.
Who gets jealous more easily? For some reason, I’m thinking Atem, although insecure would be a better word. I can see him getting upset if he sees Yuugi or Isis showing interest in someone else — especially if the relationship happens while he’s still sharing Yuugi’s body. He’d be too proud and embarrassed to talk about that, though.
Who is more likely to cry during a fight? I’d say… Yuugi? Isis and Atem don’t strike me as the type to easily burst in tears.
Who is more likely to storm out during a fight? Either.
Who is louder in fights? Atem. Mind you, though, Yuugi and Isis perfectly know how to make themselves heard if you manage to piss them off enough.
Who surrenders at the end of most fights? Yuugi. Though Isis does that too at the beginning of the relationship — especially with the Pharaoh whom she’s mostly submissive around — but fortunately, this doesn’t last, as she shows to be perfectly able to stand her ground during arguments. She’s the most reasonable of the three, so Atem relents a lot to her too. In the end, it’s a toss-up.
Who surprises the other in the middle of the day at work with lunch: Yuugi does this to Isis and Atem and they make sure to return the favor with meals of their own.
Who was nervous and shy on the first date: Basically… everyone.
Who kills/takes out the spiders: Spiders? Pfffft Isis has practically lived with scorpions while in the Tombs. But, really, nobody is particularly afraid of spiders in that relationship.
Who loudly proclaims their love when they’re drunk: Atem, on hilarious occasions when he drinks too much wine. Of course, Yuugi never lets him hear the end of it.
In my opinion, this polyship is essentially based on patience and compassion, how about either of them for a shipping name? :^)
Character Profile - Nora Mutou [Yu-Gi-Oh! ReBirth] by BloodofCerberus
Holy shit this was hard, but I managed, I had to jump through so many hops, finding a pattern for the background, ugh, ugh, my hand cramped all day. Well it at least distracted me from my headache.