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[ladypirran]

It’s been three years, but my new years resolution is to get back into my art. My first attempt was a new mock-up for Mycena Cave, as I owed it to someone many years ago.

[kiptsune]

My collection of old art for Brooke, an OC I developed based on a pet on Mycena Cave.

[kiptsune]

Various commissions from Mycena Cave! None of these guys are my characters.

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Title:Time out

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Title:Traveler

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Title/Titre: Time to choose

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Entry #2 - The Struggles of Friendship (531 words)

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Why, oh why, do I always let you drag me into these messes?

How Nox always managed to find these strange passages deep in the shadowy depths of the cave that lead into unknown realms, she didn’t know. Why she always went along with them when they tried to drag her along with them, she also didn’t know. What sort of nightmarish beast she’d just escaped from, she didn’t know (And, being frank, she hoped never to find out). All she knew was that gods, this was exhausting, and that gods, she hoped to never return to that mess of a land again.

Just as she began to rise to her feet from where she lay panting, the Cave Shadows Ineki pounced out of the passage and landed right on her head, laughing like a madman. Lana groaned into the rock and dirt.

"That was awesome! Did you see that? It was all, ‘Grahhhhh! I’m gonna get you!’ And then I was all like, ‘Not if I get you first! Shiiiing! Fwish!’" Lana groaned as Nox bounced happily along her back, no doubt holding a mock sword fight with the dank air of the caves. "And you were all like, ‘Aaaaaaahhhhhhh!’ And I was like, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll hold it off!’ It was so great, right?"

"Mmph," the Golden Glow replied through a mouthful of dirt.

"Oh, whoops, sorry!" Nox hopped off of her and pulled her head up, grinning excitedly. "Man, though, that was awesome! We should totally go back there again!"

"Urf… Peh!" Lana spit a bit of soil into the murky shadows. Her head was throbbing, and she thought she felt the world itself turning. "Y-Yeah, sure…"

"Haha, yeah! We should stock up on supplies and head back next week!" Nox grinned, dropping their grip on Lana’s fur. She could only moan weakly as she fell face-first back into the dirt.

Nox had boundless energy, and was always so ready to explore and battle and chat and conquer. In a way, it was a nice counter to her more introverted personality… But on the other, it was endlessly tiring. More often than not when her friend dragged her off on an adventure, it was filled with danger and struggles and fear, and Lana was left wishing she was at home with a nice book and a cup of tea instead.

As the duo made their way back towards the main caverns, Lana sighed quietly. Nox, she thought, I love you. You’re my best friend, and I’m glad to see you happy and enjoying life, even if it does mean you’re risking your health and safety with these adventures. And most of the time, I’m okay playing along, too. But gods, when we’re being attacked with a fifty-foot demon with three rows of fangs and claws sharp and tough enough to slice clear through diamonds…

Lana watched in silence as Nox gladly chatted away about the adventure while they climbed back up the steepening terrain, seemingly unaware that their friend wasn’t listening… Or perhaps simply talking to themselves without a care in the world.

You’re my best friend, but sometimes I’d love to punch you right in the jaw.

[ladypirran]

A mock-up for a contest entry. Monochromatic was a new challenge for me, and I can’t draw gas or smoke to save my life D: But I liked his markings and unique eyes.