Summary: Elder Smith is still causing trouble and Rus gains an unsuspected ally.
Notes: Rated M for mature. A continuation of the spicyhoney Village AU that began here.With this chapter, the rating is going up. Again, warnings for harassment of a sexual nature (not by Edge).
Daaaaaamn. This was lovely! I really enjoy this kind of body worship. (And oh man I have such a love of Edge doting on Stretch–especially in your works). This was gorgeous.
(not directly related to the fic, i just wanted a good ending for Rus real bad)
Oh man. T-T As always, your art just takes my breath away. This piece is particularly emotional. This is honestly making me want to give Rus a happy ending too. *hnnnnn*
I might just have to do a continuation. At some point. For now, I’m just going to appreciate the hell out of this beautiful art. I’m really moved by this.
Also made a while ago, my bitty family from @vex-bittys this is before we got Munchkin from @selkiesbittybonanza. So will have to do an update photo. Will also need to touch up this photo and add color to it. Took a fee liberties on Alpha’s design with the added bone patterns.
Warnings: There’s some implied sexual harassment in this one, (not from Edge, I don’t play that way. Not Blue, either, because no.) Just a heads up. Also, I am taking serious liberties here with ideas about society. This ain’t exactly colonial America. Also, in this version I picture Blue as the elder brother.
I’m loving your village AU content so much. This was a great addition! Poor Rus. “Outcast finds love fearsome monster” is a great trope. I love their characters so much in this AU.
might have gotten a tad bit carried away with this sketch 😅
I love everything about this. From the amazing detail in the grass and flowers, to the expressions on their faces, to Rus’s dorky hat. I’m so glad to see you doing art again, Painty. This is just incredible. Thank you so much!
I think this scene has been drawn before but its just really powerful!!! Stretch and Edge sitting in their room, reminiscing about their short time left at Stretch’s last birthday/funeral party…. it’s just powerful!!!! Happy Birthday @alicedragons / @dragonfics !!
T-T Goodness, where do I even begin with this? My heart is just so overwhelmed.
Well, first off, thank you so much, Pentoll. Not only is this incredibly flattering, but I’m just touched by how thoughtful you are. ❤️
And of course, this is just stunning. I’ve always loved your art, and I think your style works very well for this scene. It captures the emotions here perfectly. The foreboding darkness closing in, contrasted with the glimmer of the candles. I honestly can’t stop staring at it. I’m awed.
God, thank you both so much. I’m a little lost for words. Although it’s been almost a year since I wrote this fic, I’m still pretty happy with it—and it’s always so flattering when I hear that other people enjoy it too. ❤️💛
Oh, man, this isn’t fair. My heart can’t take this, this is so damned gorgeous, the colors, their expressions, the way they are holding each other. I love it, so, so much.
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I couldn’t really find words for this, so I’m just stealing keelywolfe’s comment. This took my breath away and my heart is just overwhelmed.
Notes:So, this has a portrayal of depression in it, so if you need to avoid that,
please do.
Also,
I’d like to say that I do not recommend this as a way to deal with depression.
Everyone’s depression is different, yours isn’t mine, and Stretch is a
fictional character made of magic. Handle yours in the way that is best for you
and take care of yourself.
Spicyhoney works so well for this type of hurt/comfort. They’re so good for each other. I love seeing Edge as a healthy support for Stretch.
This one honestly hurt a bit, because we were just taking a look into how Stretch navigates his “grey days”. And it hits pretty close to home. I think you handled it well. He’s doing his best, even if his best kind of sucks. It’s okay. He’ll make it.
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