Aaaaaaa I've been here since about update 2 or 3? And it's been so nice watching this comic get posted its brought a ton of joy I'm sad to sew it going already but happy to have seen the story to completion none the less <3<3<3<3 thank you for writing and drawing it
I am curious, if you're willing to share, why Red Son (from Lego Monkie Kid) and Mina (from Another Story) didn't make it in? I just like knowing the reasoning /genuine side note I am kissing the person who submitted Seaweed from Gloomverse on the mouth /hj
Red Son got 2 submissions! So he dropped out of priority picking. There was no specific reason for Mina, she was just one of the casualties of having many many many characters to pick from
Do you know what it is about Fjordclay that you like so much? I've grown to love them through osmosis from you so honestly any excuse to get you to talk about them I will take
omg... this is gonna be long ok so. i don’t know if you have context for Who They Are so i’m just gonna link this very good and cute hour long compilation of their beautiful, beautiful 69 episodes of interactions.
i’m just gonna bullet point this. here are things about them that i like.
mutual admiration. i regularly cite the Volcano Talk as the Ultimate FC Moment, because it is, and it’s summed up best with the “thank you for being you [...] you inspire me.” / long beat of silence, caduceus’ eyes go wide / “those words alone make leaving my home worth it.” holy SHIT. it’s such an intense, soft moment, and i will stand by it being the moment that cad realized he’d caught some serious feelings.
their communes together--you were there too, what the FUCK.
they’re literally cosmically entwined what the fuck!!!
the moment we first see cad snap, it’s not the sight of his family trapped in stone, not the trauma of everything he’s gone through with the nein--it’s seeing fjord dead. and he maintains that intensity throughout his healing of fjord; their goddess said “no one can remove the darkness from [fjord]” and cad was like, “actually, no, i’m gonna do it,” and then he DID.
they are so domestic and also so stupid. the ideal pair.
and they were ROOMMATES
cad’s big dumb first-ever-crush becoming more and more blatantly obvious is just very cute
cad giving gifts and fjord performing acts of service. :-’)
height difference of a foot
fjord just thinking cad’s so Terrifying and Otherworldly at the start and eventually realizing. oh no. he’s not terrifying and otherworldly. he’s just a sweet boy. who can read minds.
compatible color palettes.
what if we were both wielding the divine magic and favor of Mother Nature The Lesbian. and we were both boys.
oh my god they were roommates.
while i don’t use it because fjord is not a yeehaw man anymore. teahaw is a very cute ship name.
AAAAAAA CQ!!! MY KEYCHAINS SHOWED UP!!! I dont know how common the order was but I ordered all 5 titans AND AAAAAAAAA THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE EXTRAS THAT WAS SO NICE OF YOU!!! I HOPE YOURE HAVING AN ABSOLUTELY LOVELY DAY!!!
AWWW THANK YOU!Yeah I remember your order! I’m glad you liked all the extras I threw in there! It means a bunch! I’m having a great day, all things considered!!!! I hope you’re having the same way!
Ms. @raythecomputerart , your Secret Santa request had both D’n’D with the Lost Ladies AND Pirates. I tried to combine them both, but honestly, I just wanted some light-hearted shenanigans with our group. (I’m sorry it’s so short D: )
And pirates. Because yes, pirates are ALWAYS a valid addition to character backstories.
I hope you love this!! Thank you for being such a good friend, even though I haven’t been! You’re a cinnamon roll, too good, too pure for this world!
Italics: In character
Regular: Out of Character
“... And as we stood on the deck of the ship, Elloise having hauled me up into her arms from the wine-dark and vapid waves, we saw it. A flash of light, a rumble of thunder, and barreling through the storm like a Gargoyle of the Under, another ship… Baring the Jolly Roger-”
“Okay, time out,” Louise interrupted, giving a bark of a laugh as her girlfriend choked on her next words, arms dropping as she lost her momentum.
The others turned bemused eyes towards Louise, putting both within the spotlight. Persephone, as her arms came to rest on the table, at least had the sense to look a little embarrassed, though entirely put out. A story told by Persephone was not one to be interrupted, as all at the table knew to be true.
“What?” she asked, sarcastic and feigning ignorance, a combo only she could master well. Louise laughed, resting her chin on her palm.
“I know Haru let us come up with our own story for how we met, but I don’t think you can throw “pirates” into everything, Persephone,” she answered, sounding all the world like she didn’t actually mind, but had to argue for argument's sake.
Eyes turned to Haru, caught mid-sip of water, causing her to freeze. She finished the drink and shrugged, a half smile on her face.
“Okay, I know Louise said pause, but is this conversation happening in character?” she asked, glancing between the two. They did their own glancing, then decided maybe too many eyes were moving about.
“... Actually, yeah, I think this is,” Louise laughed.
“Alright, then we should probably go from there. I will add, as Haru, your friend, that I think the pirates are a hella cool idea. As Haru, your DM, please God don’t make me plan out a future sea battle.”
The table rippled with laughter, voices overlapping each other to assure the already-greying twenty year old they wouldn't stress her out too much more.
“If that is the case,” Louise laughed, “I guess Persephone is just going to have to dig her own grave. I say to Kore, “Pirates are hardly a believable part to this story. And completely inaccurate.””
“Renaldo’s gonna cut in,” Muta laughed, “and say, “I’ll have you know, pirates are the only believable part of this story. And by far the best part.””
“Of course you would side with her, Renaldo, you were a Captain yourself,” Toto responded, his character Aubergine ready to provoke another fight.
“That’s what I’m saying, that’s why it’s the best part!” Renaldo is going to tell you, Toto. Don’t think you can provoke me that easily,” Muta snickered, though his smile was a tad more forceful than usual.
“Cutting out all dramatics, we do have a story to finish? One that I, as Elloise’s brother, deserve to hear on how she married a runaway pirate queen?” Baron cuts in to prevent the ensuing argument, the others easily slipping back into character.
Haru gets a wry little smile to herself, sitting back as she watched the others bicker and argue over their characters, proud of the story she weaved for them. She sips at her water again, jotting notes every once in a while when the characters say something worth using against them. She felt a tad disconnected, wishing she wasn’t just-
“Elloise stops everyone and turns to Yuki and says, “Yuki, what do you think of this entire mess?” Louise suddenly asks, all eyes turning to face Haru.
The DM blinks, a slow smile forming on her face as she’s invited to join the game. Though, she never needed the invite. Louise’s smile, a bit too knowing and observant, tells her everything. She never was out of the game.