#xeeban

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I made a new pixel sprite for Zenni so now he actually looks like a kid next to his dad, instead of the same height.

Then I made the first-ever sprite for Xeeban, so he can also hang out with his father. Unfortunately, his father is Xeebec. ;)

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Kazaneta, Vazali, and their nephews watching [spoiler redacted]

I had to crop the picture for spoiler reasons as this takes place late in the story, but I loved Vazali's outfit so much that I had to share anyway.

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Lareza and the children she had with Xeebec (L to R: Telbai, Xeeban, Sidreza, and Oltan)

(Original art from 2023, redone in paint program 2024)

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Xeebec tries to get his young son excited about being part of the eleventh dynasty of the Lanarian Empire, while Xeeban would rather go play.

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I illustrated a scene wherein Vazali and Xeebec are having a tense conversation on the vidphone, and his twins interrupt. It's one of my favorite bits of Xeebec being his usual haughty, detestable self.

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“Let me check my schedule." He opened a desk drawer and flipped through his appointment book. As he was doing so, a small boy and girl dashed into view.

Vazali smiled and opened her mouth to greet her nephew and niece, but before she could the boy wailed, “Daddy, Telbai hit me!”

"Xeeban took my cookie!" the girl whimpered.

"Not now, children. I'm very busy," Xeebec said, still studying his planner. "And call me father. We're not peasants."

"You're always busy!" Xeeban whined.

Xeebec sighed and said flatly, "Telbai, don't hit your brother. Xeeban--” He looked directly at Vazali. “Don't take things that don't belong to you. Now go find the nanny and tell her I wish to speak with her. I shall have to remind her that one of her duties is to prevent these sorts of spats...and interruptions." He carefully enunciated the last word to emphasize his irritation.

The two children stomped off, not looking at all placated.

Excerpt and art © Katie Sullivan

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Today I drew Xebeec’s wife, Lareza, and their children.  From left to right are the firstborn, twins Telbai and Xeeban, then baby Sidreza in Lareza’s arms, and middle child Oltan.