I See You In The Buzzing Of Bugs, And The Restlessness Of Chickens.

 I see you in the buzzing of bugs, and the restlessness of chickens.

 I see you under my skin, and under my tongue. In the fat of meat and the vile of illness.

 I see you in your absence and abundance, in both the feast and famine. In gore along the black paved street. In the red upon wet lips.

 You live in between the tears of men and the laughter at a child’s naivety. You hang upon my shelves and again upon my frame as though it were never mine at all.

In screaming lines and silent words.

 Others bear you maroon, yellow, red. A tool to be used and paint violence across walls.

 Others see you in blue, black, purple. The hanging doom above them, no end to the depthless clouds.

 Why do I see you in everything at all? Another, another, yet another.

Tinted sad and silent and inevitable, yet not cruel by choice. When suffering, are you not safer? And yet, I don’t want you. I want to live, but to live is to be surrounded by you. Your absence brings us boredom, your arrival brings discomfort. So what are we to do?

Where are we not to see you, if you live in everything?

Well.

Perhaps we are to live beside your patient steps.

So, to make sure I understand- if the individual calls themself a man, they're a man, regardless of appearance and behavior?

(I PROMISE ITS NOT A GROSS TAKE!!! I really really promise, I'm just stupid and wanna double check, cause I overthink my own gender way too much T~T)

Art is absolutely gorgeous by the way!

thinking about that one video that I saw awhile ago that was like "how to properly draw trans characters" and while I agree it's a somewhat helpful video, I think calling a non op trans man character with breast "bad trans rep" kinda makes me go insane. by that logic all my art is "bad trans rep"

Minish cap... rigging the lottery, got it

How to Write a Ruthless Character

A ruthless character is all about the endgame. They don’t care how they get there, lying, cheating, using others, it’s all fair game as long as they win. When writing them, show how they can cut off any distractions or emotions, making decisions that others would hesitate over.

These characters don't let feelings get in the way. Compassion, guilt, regret? Nah, they don’t have time for that. Show how they can turn off their emotions and make choices purely based on logic. They’ll do things that seem heartless to everyone else, but for them, it’s just another part of the plan. It’s not that they don’t feel anything, they just choose not to.

Boundaries? What boundaries? A ruthless character doesn’t care about rules unless they can bend them to get ahead. They’ll do things no one else dares, crossing lines others are too scared to even approach. The more uncomfortable their actions make people, the more it emphasizes just how far they’re willing to go. For them, pushing limits is just another day.

They don’t act on impulse. Every move they make is planned, and every risk they take is calculated. They weigh the pros and cons before acting, and they’re always three steps ahead of everyone else. Writing a ruthless character means showing that they’ve already figured out how to win while everyone else is still trying to figure out the rules.

Betrayal is their go-to move when things get tough. Friends, allies, even people who trust them, no one is safe. They’ll turn on anyone if it benefits them. And the best part? They’ll sleep just fine afterward. Show how others react to their betrayals, shocked, hurt, furious, while your ruthless character shrugs it off like, “It had to be done.”

12 Emotional Wounds in Fiction Storys

Betraying a Loved One. Your character made a choice, and it backfired, badly. They betrayed someone close to them, maybe on purpose, maybe by accident. Now, the guilt’s eating them alive. They might try to fix things, but can they even make up for what they did?

Guilt Over a Past Mistake. They made a mistake, one that cost someone else. Maybe it was reckless, maybe it was a dumb decision, but now it haunts them. They can’t stop thinking about it, and no matter how hard they try to make things right, the past keeps pulling them back.

Survivor’s Guilt. Imagine surviving something awful, an accident, a disaster, but someone else didn’t make it. Now your character is stuck asking, “Why me? Why am I still here?” They push people away, convinced they don’t deserve to be happy or even alive.

Feeling Powerless. Your character is trapped, maybe in an abusive home, a toxic relationship, or just in life itself. They feel stuck, with no control over their own future.

Being Wrongly Accused. They didn’t do it. But no one believes them. Your character has been falsely accused of something serious, maybe even a crime and now they’re fighting to clear their name. It’s not just about proving their innocence, though. They’re also battling the pain of being abandoned by people who were supposed to stand by them.

Public Humiliation. They’ve just been humiliated in front of everyone, maybe it’s a video gone viral, or they were betrayed by someone they trusted. Now, they can’t even look people in the eye.

Living in Someone’s Shadow. No matter what they do, it’s never enough. Someone else, a sibling, a friend, a partner, always shines brighter. They feel stuck in that person’s shadow, invisible and overlooked.

Abandoning a Dream. They had big dreams, but somewhere along the way, life got in the way, and now they’ve given up. Maybe it was because of fear or circumstances beyond their control, but the loss of that dream has left them feeling empty.

Childhood Trauma. Something happened to them when they were young, something painful that still affects them today. Whether it was abuse, neglect, or a significant loss, the trauma follows them into adulthood, shaping how they see themselves and the world.

Being an Outsider. They’ve never felt like they fit in, whether because of their background, their personality, or something else. They long for acceptance but fear they’ll never find it.

Struggling with Addiction. They’re caught in a destructive cycle, whether it’s with substances, behaviors, or even people. The shame and struggle to break free from addiction are real and raw.

Living with Chronic Illness. They’re living with a chronic illness or disability, and it’s not just the physical challenges that weigh them down, it’s the emotional toll, too. Maybe they feel isolated, or like they’re a burden to others.