#speakmurder

[f-yeah-no-evil]

my god she would have to stand on her tip toes to [REDACTED] and she wouldn't even REACH. absolutely no shade to xochiquetzal whatsoever. there may be many fish in the sea but i would also devote myself immediately to this emotionally distant goth salmon with legs for days. and never move on ever

[sun-turner]

Early sketches made for No Evil. Can you tell who my favs are yet

(hint: it's the lesbians)

Please don't repost without my permission. Feel free to show them to your grandma.

🌸 tattoo artist/Florist AU upcoming on AO3!! 🌸

[halcyon-skiess]

always thinking abt..,,,.,.,., Xipe Totec and Xochiquetzal’s relationship

like just how they exist so closely (according to us, as least) with such different personalities.,.,.,…,.

need more of them. Now

[imhereformysciencefriends]

And here we have an image of my favorite things.

Lesbians.

[f-yeah-no-evil]

first base is throwing myself into an erupting volcano on the offchance it would protect you + your brothers + a bunch of people I don't care about. second base is desperately trying to talk me out of suicidal ideation. third base is eye contact

[f-yeah-no-evil]

Baby’s First Yuri Ship: An Informal Xochiquetzal/Xipe Totec Treatise

Recently reread Judgment and thought I’d throw this up. For a fandom this small, this ship is the closest thing we have to a consistent/big ship, and whether or not you've read Judgment, hopefully this post will explain why!

Spoilers for Judgment.

Starting off strong with this panel. Between Xochiquetzal's expression and the compliment, this whole exchange comes across as distinctly flirtatious.

There is additional context, too; Murder had complimented Xochiquetzal in the previous panel, ie "the world needs kind people like you to endure, but it also needs a warrior," followed by the above. Accepting that the other is a different person and covers their respective weaknesses - they complement each other well, and openly appreciate the fact.

Lover's spat vibes.

Despite not knowing each other for long, there is something to be said about how emotionally intense their relationship is; there's a battle of ideologies going on, for sure. But Xochiquetzal was immediately invested in Murder's wellness from the get-go, to the point of being the only person running towards an erupting volcano to look for her.

What if you saw no worth in your own life and I wanted you to live, and despite being half your size, I was the only one who wasn't afraid of you OR giving you a piece of my mind. and my speech bubble was kinda jank 😳

Murder only talks to Xochiquetzal’s brothers to convey information, really - whenever something emotionally complex comes up regarding her sacrificial tendencies and eventual fate, it's always one on one with Xochiquetzal!

It feels notable that the story ends on Xochiquetzal and Murder in a fairly intimate space, lamenting about what must be done, and opens just before their meeting. Aside from the cast struggling through awful circumstances and finding hope, Xochiquetzal and Murder’s relationship forms the secondary emotional core of the work - one of sacrifice and compassion.

introducing her to her parent (just the one)

Because of the brief span of time they shared, their chemistry, and their mutual respect, the story reads like a relationship that could never be reciprocated, despite mutual intrigue. We see far less of Murder's feelings on Xochiquetzal, except for the first panel discussed, so it's all the more compelling that Xochiquetzal has the narrative focus; the aftermath of an emotional investment that never paid off.

In fact, because of Murder’s deeply held convictions on protecting innocents, but slightly… bitter…? tolerance of the children in her care/no personal attachment to the village she protected, she comes across as someone who struggles to express her emotions. (Meanwhile Xochiquetzal wears her heart on her sleeve. Opposites and attraction…) It’s easy to extrapolate from there that Xipe Totec might care for Xochiquetzal more than she lets on.

This raven and monkey can have unresolved romantic tension so thick you can cut it with a knife. They meant so much to me when I was 14, and I’m overjoyed they still resonate now!

[f-yeah-no-evil]

My honest opinion

[f-yeah-no-evil]

draw your otpp!!

[Ask sent Jan 1, 2017]

Xipe Quetzal, coming right up!