Could I Make A Headcanon Request Of The Demon Brothers With A MC Who Thinks They Aren't Good Enough For

Could I make a headcanon request of the demon brothers with a MC who thinks they aren't good enough for the exchange program? Like they think they're too slow at learning magic and that there's nothing special enough about them to justify everything Diavolo expects of them and all the praise they get. If it could be romantic but like the very beginning of a relationship? Like they just started dating or they're at that stage where they've both acknowledged a crush but haven't quite started dating yet.

• Second Thoughts •

Gomen for the late serving I caught a nasty cold that kept me away from my device screens TwT. I think most MCs have at one point thought of whether they deserve to be where they are in the story, doubt is normal as we are, all human. I hope that even without the context of this request we can all one day learn to appreciate our own self worth regardless of who we stand next to. There's never a perfectly similar set of lives and I think the space for variety is what gives us all our own unique navigation in life.

When you're having doubts about your place:

The avatar of pride had only ever felt doubt few times in his whole life, first was the fall, second was the deal and third was the sudden divide among his brothers. Otherwise, his sin keeps him level headed and clear with his logic hence the seldom doubt. That and he had many things to keep himself assured...but you, well...

This of course only applied to him, his partner on the other hand was human, beings prone to equal ends of sympathy and loathing. This double edged humanity you possess is what helped him and his brothers yes but it simultaneously hindered your self reflection, a sight far from how Luci viewed you after coming into terms with his fostered affection for you.

It started from hushed curses under your breathe, the gaze you give to the other exchange students whenever they display their prowess for an assignment or a minor problem- easily fixed as opposed to your simple self who might’ve taken longer. He's skillful in reading people given how long he's been doing it and someone who painfully lacks pride is an easy thing to catch for him.

He subconsciously began giving you a bit more praise for your efforts, especially for projects he knew you poured so much attention to. Perhaps it was your nature that led you to become more meticulous to detail compared to the angels and the wizard. And when you two finally admitted the mutual pining you've been keeping, he'll be able to actually do more for you as opposed to his restricted methods before.

He's not one to outright spoil you, that's more of Asmo's forte. Whenever you two are alone or close to eachother physically, secluded somewhere. He subtly reminisce on your arrival, how he felt the faintest of a tug when he first reviewed your document after the wind slipped your paper on his desk.

"Fate...you'd assume I'd loath it and on some days I do, but loathing doesn't mean I regret what I've experienced... if anything it gave me you, here by my side."

White lies are something he'd never give, teasing he does on some days. But Lucifer is a man who never pities for pity's sake. He's a man who holds what he deems he wants close to him far from the world's cruelty, far from fate's canines that have already dug scars on his back.

He doesn't let you go that day, not until you realize that you're where you are now because you never deviated from your moral code, never giving up on him or his brothers. The assurance he gives is straightforward but are all meant for you and you alone. The one who managed to catch the affections of the Avatar of Pride, and his pride was also his to share with you.

Mammon is our idiot in shining tinfoil and we adore him for that, he's taken aback by your patience or rather your endurance throughout your stay here in the program. The fact that you stuck by him even when he first attempted to get the best of you? Maybe humanity felt nice after all!-

Then just like on other certain nights where he'd sneak over to your room as per usual, your muffled doubts of not deserving to be here as an exchange student stopped him in his tracks. What the hell were you going on about?- then mammon proceeds to out himself by accidentally stumbling through your door.

Tragically failing at pretending he just got there before going on his tangent of how the great mammon would never ever make a pact with an undeserving human that's definitely not pertaining to your prior dilemma- Shh dear we get your point and you did appreciate his attempt.

The sentiment was there and knowing how he usually is, that's currently the highest praise you'd get from him. But the demon of greed still sensed your second thoughts. After all it takes one to know one right? He doesn't spill his own problem of being disrespected despite being the 2nd eldest but he's in his position because of his own doing. Just like how you're diligently marching forward in the program.

His rant may have stopped but whenever another lower class demon poked fun at your simple nature at RAD mammon is already by your side chewing them off hoe that's THE great mammon's human they're making jabs at, the human that's passing classes in spite of having setbacks compared to other students who fail in the same class.

"So what if they can't summon great beasts fast like your bunch huh?!?! They don't need one when the great Mammon is here for them!"

You had to pull him away before a physical fight can ensue (not like he'd lose-) but still. Him defending you was one of the things that made you lean your affections on him and when you two were finally far from the scene he can't help but to ask why you tool him away when he wasn't done enumerating why they suck compared to you.

Mammon has his own problems but that's precisely what made him more capable at assuring you albeit contorted behind his tsun nature. The avatar of greed may not be the most infamous at sharing but this similar burden you two have is something he'll gladly shoulder just to make you realize that being by his side here in hell is not a mistake.

It's no secret that Levi doesn't hold back with his jabs, it tends to loose its edge due to his stammering delivery but that didn't mean he actually meant every word he spills in defense.

They're exactly that, a defense mechanism against any potential retort against him. So imagine how he felt when the exchange student in the House Of Lamentation began to look worse for wear. It felt like seeing a forbidden scene scrapped from the final production, you were progressing nicely as a typical protagonist with your situation and your setbacks so why-

He knew why, this wasn't a shounen series, you were a real person with genuine feelings that can either push you forward or back. Perhaps he's been toggling on a fictitious image of you for too long via his envy but if he can do anything to help well, a password to his room is unneeded.

Levi cursed himself for somehow managing to offer you some help, as far as he knew the only thing he can help with was textual assignments and such, but that didn't mean he'd outright give up in helping you with practical magic like spellcasting or whatnot.

It was awkward at first but he just reminds himself why he was doing this in the first place, after all the hero Henry reached his goals because he was aided by companions so why can't he do that? That's likely also the time he realized you chose him out of all his brothers for help. Affection was realized a tad bit later but he couldn't reject the feeling that perhaps this was his moment, a moment with you set up by fate's design.

"I- know I called you awful things before but the tbh I wouldn't have any other h..human lodging with us. N-nor do I wanna help someone else because only you can manage to make it this far"

Pressure isn't kind to both of you either, this leads to him subconsciously tugging yourselves away whenever he feels the praise and ramble of what you can achieve in the devildom from the prince get too much. Levi says that getting game achievements isn't a speed run and that the in between content is what should be prioritized.

Whatever you don't believe in, he's there to spew what he believes of you, not expectations high and mighty but assurance that in your raid party of two he's there to offer support and buffs.

As far as the Avatar of Wrath goes, he's likely the best person when it came to analyzing your assets. It can be compared to books and artifacts, these things vary in their own right some may be powerful despite the ruined visage others can be regal in every angle yet be as useless as any decoration put up for show.

You were not eye catching, at least compared to the two angels and Sorcerer. Then he chalked it up to "variety" since- can they really call Solomon human?/lh But the more he got to know you the more he felt immersed in your narrative, after all it's not often he got to live with a human right? The most he got was via history lectures or stories from your kind.

To him your simplicity was bliss, it taught him slowly to appreciate the smaller things one has to offer because at the end of the day it's those small things is what the mighty fail to learn. But when his growing affection for you led him to catch your vulnerable state, face in your textbooks and a painfully fatigued expression well..

He's in front of your desk in a blink. Leaning down and looking at the unit you're studying, oh? This should be easy for him to explain- and explain he did. This was once, it became twice, the next week was thrice and so on it became a routine where either of you two go to the other's room. This routine earned his place in your affection and it definitely helped bringing you two closer.

But on days when the doubt really dwells on your mind, he won't force you to study with him, he's always disliked being pressed under Diavolo's thumb and knowing his wishes for you as the second human in the Devildom, light whispers of assurance are spilled with his arms around your figure.

"You've come farther than most care to try for...and I find that admirable of you, and knowing that I'm here to at least ease the burden... then that's something I'm willing to do until you realize just how appreciative everyone is of you being here."

Exam season tend to end in you two taking a trip to a nearby cat Cafe, he deems you very deserving of a reward and the refreshments along with the critters definitely felt rewarding, especially seeing your eased smile reflected by the cafe lights.

Satan learned to be patient in order to keep his sin at bay, and he'd still be patient if it means seeing you slowly see just what sort of narrative you have at play in your book, one where the cover houses a story of discovery only you can finish at your pace. You're a human and to him this was your greatest quality he came to cherish.

Asmo was rather, quick to catch your second thoughts. It's uncanny how he might be second to the first born and do you want to know why? He pays a bit more attention to you to see if there's anything he can use to charm himself into your abode.

Not the most righteous reason but his intentions started as that, he took it as an opportunity to be buddy buddy with you and hey he's close to Solomon so it's an easy referral should you need help! You have him for seductive speechcraft needs and when it comes to Alchemy aligned subjects- his years of conducting the perfect makeup for his skin isn't something to laugh at.

Getting close to you did start from a promiscuous intent but overtime the bond became something more meaningful than he intended, he doesn't realize until he's subconsciously asked Solomon if he can take a snap of his notes for your lecture needs. Technically you haven't revealed whether you needed help in that area but Asmo's thoughts beat him to it.

But here you were alone in one of the RAD laboratories, hunched on an Alchemy project you really needed to perfect by the end of the day, when you heard him open the door Asmo couldn't help himself from feeling over the moon due to your sudden shift in expression.

You looked, genuinely glad he was there. Not the lust he's grown used to relishing in but rather a genuine affection reserved for him and his acts...he's come to question whether he's still acting anymore, is he? With how close he's holding your face to his yet never taking your kiss well..

"You're one of a kind darling and it feels normal hearing it from me huh~...well I meant it, and I wouldn't have it any other way, dearest"

You exceeded what he initially thought of you as and that was the greatest mistake he made on his end. You and all you had... he holds it not in the shiniest regard, but in the most valuable way he could. Whenever you question your right to stand as a representative of your race- Asmo is there to assure you amongst the threshold of butterfly kisses and sweet words he reserves for you and not his former partner in bed.

What you lack is where your strength lies, you know the pain and the empathy that comes with it is what keeps you better than those no name bastards of the lower demon population. Your place in the exchange student program is locked with your blood sweat and tears each one he'd kiss away anyday if it meant offering you a time of rest.

Unlike Mammon, your doubts are something he can relate on a specific degree. After all he's always questioned what could've happened had he been a bit stronger, faster or wiser on that day...

But, your doubts were justified. Not in a mocking sense but Beel has seen how some people act when put in an overwhelming situation. You probably didn't plan on falling into literal hell months ago but here you are, pushing every task forward with all your might even if sometimes your unaided strength alone wasn't enough. Even then when he sees you stagnant in place unsure what to do he never once looked down on your hardship.

Hoping to offer some sort of coping he offered for you two to grab a bite after a particularly hard class, your initial protest was understandable but he then goes on to explain how taking your mind off the material would probably help clear your build up of confusion. Whether he believes in this logic or not is unclear- he just learned to make many excuses for food before.

He isn't the smartest among his brothers (compared to his academically inclined nii-sans sure) but when it comes to your form and stance during practical subjects, he's able to give a word or two. This routine sandwiched between your talks over food gradually became something he looks forward to during his free time.

One day when you didn't show up on time on your agreed location, he went ahead and ordered your usual favorite (something he picked up after eating with you on numerous occasions.) After ordering his own portion only then does he go on a hunt for his eating study partner. He found you staring off into space while leaning against the student council office doors. A meeting with the prince perhaps?

"Hey your food will go bad, c'mon let's get you somewhere we can eat at, hm? Just eat, yes "

He saves the concern for when you two are far from the RAD vicinity, near the ruined brick lining on its campus he discovered before when he went looking for Belphie at one point. Once you two are settled he hands you your (albeit partially eaten) snack, only then did he spoke again going on small bits of how he's really glad you're here showing everyone what a human is capable of even without the flare of magic you so desperately wished you're good at.

If anything, that only made your victories more authentic. Beel even from a food or sports perspective, sees you for what you're determined to do among the countless demons who took their skills for granted. That admiration became a romantic string that tied him to you, and when all was said and done he never thought of what could've been with you.

The irony that he of all people felt impacted, but compared to Levi his guilt lies more on the fact that he may have deepened those wounds of self doubt at one point. You've done so much for everyone even before the dust settled on your reveal and yet you still saw yourself as someone unworthy.

Belphegor isn't the most vocal among the brothers but he's one of the more brutally honest, give or take. And he does agree that your fellow exchange students are flashier in comparison but he does softly bring in the thought that, being the least strongest doesn't mean being weak if that makes sense.

As the seventh among the brothers he does have an inkling as to what its like, but that doesn't inherently get him to say that he fully understands. And so in order to fix that he simply let's himself lay near wherever you are. Perhaps it was lilith's blood in you but even that reason didn't feel right for him, Belphegor felt at ease when he sleeps near you and it ends with your hand on his head.

When you're overworking yourself to revise notes or review lectures he does pull you away from the lamp's light, snuggling to you close and murmuring how you've done enough work for that day. He managed to balance the expectant force that lingers on your mind everytime you study,and that managed to lull you into a peaceful slumber.

In the morning when you try to leave he doesn't let you and as much as you two began to be closer (and more in tune with a festering love deep down) the action garnered a scoff on your end- you needed to do things how else would you be able to catch up and make up for what you lack. Your voice cracks when he suddenly reached to cup your face.

"Make...up? H... you've done...more good than.. what anyone in this house managed to do for...this..family...and I think, had it been anyone..else, they wouldn't have ...accomplished...what you did.."

It was evident how taken over he was with morning daze (then again when is he not) but he's said what he said and this wasn't a farce he's feeding you, no not after he's said he'll make it up to you. To hell with what the Devildom prince says and to hell with what the first born expects-

You're singlehandedly one of the few good things he's gotten and he'd be damned if he's letting it slip under his watch. Belphie isn't Asmo but physical touch is his way of showing he loves you and what you already do for everything.

OC FILES《🦉🌺🦂✒》

I've finally compiled them 💀. Meet my four main twst OCs! Only two of them are actually twsted off of something but eheh-

Cato is savanaclaw's owl ^ ^, Inkan is the "son" of a mercenary twsted off of the thieves in Aladin, Tiflo is the older brother of @sherbet-shark 's Rosalio! And Phoebus is my self insert sona twsted from one of the twelve titans in Greek mythology. Feel free to ask anything about them, you may see them in some of my works in the future 👀.

-🌘

It's here 😨🥶🕊

The amount of moral pride I threw out the window/LHJ this was a Chaotic ride I've had the pleasure of partaking in thank you once again Sherbet-senpai for having me on this I hope my 2 years of tako bashing proved useful 🙏

- 🌘

The Ashengrotto Family Theory

  So you thought this was the last you’d see of Sherbet Shark’s crazed rambles HAHA. You assumed wrong, but now, I have other friends to help me, @rrasado, @hey-its-cweepy, hence the tiny squid in the right-hand corner and @luvielle

   This post is mainly speculation and, again, a theory. We do not intend these mad rambles to be seen as canon by fellow fans or content creators; these are just us brainstorming. By making this post, we have no intention to create hate for the yet-to-be-introduced side characters, mainly Azul’s parental roles (Mother, Father, and Step-father) and Azul’s Grandma. Again this is speculation and theories we concluded.  You can discuss this with us on our respective Tumblr blogs about this theory.

Tagging: @pianostarinwonderland​ here’s the family theory- 

Sources Used: twist-archive’s Azul birthday story, Jade and Floyd Leech’s various card stories and chats, Spoilers for Floyd’s Birthday Boy Card, The Little Mermaid (lore), The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea (lore), and The Little Mermaid 3: Ariel’s Beginnings (lore), Encanto (lore), The Little Mermaid by Christian Hans Anderson, Chapter Three information, Eng Twist and JPN Twist.

Trigger Warnings: Spoilers for Chapter Three, Speculation, Azul’s Birthday Card spoilers, Divorce (Azul’s Mom and father), Speculated familial pressure, Speculated cheating, Speculated Generational Abuse (Azul’s Grandma to Azul’s Mom), Speculated Azul’s Mom’s low-self esteem, Speculated brutal living of Northern Coral Sea, Speculated overfeeding and Speculated Parental Negligence

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While this following theory is not as concrete as my previous collaborative theory, we (Rras and I) still found it highly intriguing to theorize about the possible family dynamics and respective histories of Ashengrotto family members and their personalities. As of 2020 and onward, the JPN and the original version of Twisted Wonderland released the “Birthday Boy” cards and expanded on the Twist boy’s lore of their respective homelands and their families. These are ideas of what Azul’s Mother and his grandmother are like personality-wise and a wide variety of options we had developed in our discord server.

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Hellooo! Can I request some ADeuce + Yuu with a side of carbonated cloud and full moon foam? But only if it's alright haha. Thank you, hope you have a nice day! (･▽･)

Prompt: "I want to be rebellious, but I don't want to get in trouble."

• A bit of Everything •

Ebg finally ended for me meaning I can post this :D. I hope you're OK with a fic format since it eas left unspecified- one serving of carbonated crack and full moon foam at your table!

You three were as thick as thieves, at least that's what the student body portrays the infamous prefect and Adeuce duo as. Whenever there's trouble with one it'd become a trouble for all. That's how it's always been ever since the mine incident, but now that you're here confronting Ace alongside Deuce it… was begging you to wonder whether they were good influences on you. 

It was a relatively peaceful Sunday night, nothing eventful plagued your weekend which for a prefect- it was a blessing that needs to happen more often. Your other two friends managed to rope you in for a sleepover at Heartslabyul which at first you were reluctant to accept considering riddle's strict code but after a bit of convincing from Trey you three managed to have one night of just yourselves without outside intervention-

Except, Ace wasn't satisfied with your humble get together. 

To be specific he felt robbed with your painfully quaint sleepover having to still follow the rules of the Queen of Hearts along with a stern order from Riddle that he'd let you three lodge on the condition that it's bed time by 10pm. Deuce didn't seem to mind it considering that's his usual (attempted) hour but Ace was having none of it hence bringing us to the present moment. Where the ginger haired first year had a leg out on the distorted window's rim while you and Deuce were whisper yelling at him for an answer as to why exactly you three are locking the room's door and going out the window.

“You’re really out to get us in trouble?!-”

“Oh c’mon I doubt you’re fine with the one game we did besides- I already hid snacks on the roof so-”

“You what!-”

Your surprise was met with Ace’s exasperated sigh before tugging his other leg out the window, holding onto the top ledge with calloused hands before looking down at you two with an expectant brow. 

“You guys in or not?”

———

"Falling to my death doesn't sound nice"

"Oh- keep moving dammit!"

"Shh you'll alert someone so stop being so loud!"

"Both of you shush-"

"SHHH!"

The night breeze passed the scene, sending a chill down Ace's spine but it didn't convince him to back out now, no, not when you three were just one story away from the tiled roof of the dorm. Deuce was understandably hesitant but he seemed to have no trouble whatsoever in maneuvering his body when he grabbed onto the next ledge and distorted windows. Ragged breaths left your figure but you still held on, ever so slowly taking a small step upward with Ace leading your trio onwards.

Now don't get me wrong he's the troublemaker but he did have your best interests in mind. Otherwise he wouldn't be so determined to risk your three sneaking to the dorm's rooftop where he's been secretly stashing his food, most likely an exaggerated tip from his older brother but hey if it does the job then so be it. Deuce stopped when Ace halted, choosing to hoist himself up with his arms before turning to help you two as well. The wind began picking up its pace but not quite enough to knock any of you down. 

Heartslabyul's dorm looked big and even bigger once you enter its halls, so your view on the rooftop was quite the spectacle as it gave you an unforgettable view of the gardens below that line the pathway from the dorm to the mirror's location. The bird's eye view rendered both you and Deuce speechless for a moment, only Snapping out when you felt something small but soft hit the back of your head. Snapping your gazes to Ace he only gave a dry chuckle before pointing at the cookie packet you failed to catch.

"Glad ya guys agreed huh?"

Deuce's scowl remained, telling off the ginger about throwing food and how it could've fell off the roof or worse expose their secret. This in turn was dismissed with a wave and an eye roll.

"Please I've kept it quiet for months I doubt one night can change that juice face"

"Still!- you could've just passed it to us normally you jerk"

"He has a point Ace I mean how could you carelessly throw perfectly good food."

Ace's scoff was clearly heard see as you three were alone in an open space, far from the confinement of any quarters or classroom. He ripped open a snack for himself before gesturing for you and Deuce to sit.

"Mind you I bought all this with my own cash so thank me for the midnight snack dammit- OI-"

Yeah he deserved that head jab, you only gave a thumbs up to Deuce before taking your own seat, cross legged and shifting a bit before finally settling on a comfortable position. 

"It's so quiet, didn't know the dorm could be like this."

"Come to Ramshackle its always like this and worse"

"Don't, tried it once and I don't recommend"

"I made you sleep on the couch once"

"And I got an earful from the Dorm leader about your whereabouts that time 💢"

Being ganged up for the umpteenth time that night Ace pouted and harshly bit on his bread. Leaning back his weight on one of his propped arms.

"You two hold a grudge better than Dorm Leader then, besides that was like what-.months ago?"

"Half a year...and counting."

"Whoah…"

Eyes turned  back to Deuce who was already crumbling his finished granola bar wrapper, raising his knees close to his chest so that his chin can rest on top. Turquoise eyes glossed over the distance as if melancholic for a moment before snorting to himself, inducing a confused look from both you and Ace.

"It's already been that long, and here I am still feeling like I freshly graduated middle school…"

"It does huh… I mean, we already passed midterms, I heard around somewhere that something big is gonna happen at school soon."

"Yeah! I think the track and field captain mentioned lending a hand for something- Hey prefect you've been awfully quiet, you feel sick or..?"

A shrug was given, your gaze lingered a bit too long on the mirror in the distance, reminding you of the mirror that told you your otherworldly predicament. 

"Just, sappy- I doubt you two would wanna hear it but...I appreciate being part of...this" 

Your statement trailed into a dry chuckle as you gestured to you three, as lighthearted as you three usually were, you meant what you said and you wouldn't have it any other way. 

"Yeah you're right that's too sappy even for you-"

"And you think you wouldn't be part of 'this'? You're the one who made it y'know"

Ace huffed at the interruption before looking to the side himself. 

"What Deuce said… I can bet to great seven that this, is something nice to have. They say high school is the best years of your lives and I wanna commit to that- and I'd be damned if I didn't."

"Wow Ace didn't peg you to be so inspirational-"

"Will. You. Let. Me. Have. This-"

"Pfft- I think, I'd like that to though…"

Both boys turned to your close eyed smile, head leaning back ever so slightly before sharing a look among themselves.

"I don't know if I would've gotten 'this' at home...I wanna try everything- know what it's like but not too much-"

"Yeah yeah getting in trouble is a no for you both I get it goody two shoes advocates."

"Well- of course I mean I gotta stay clean if I want to be recommended into the forces but, we're at the Climax of our teen years.."

"Oh great seven Deuce? This behavior?"

"—all I'm saying is- when would we have the chance to try everything before we have to grow up…"

Ace shook and pulled open three soda cans, not saying a word when he passed two to his friends. Deuce had a point…

"Well, that settles it, I don't know what you two are getting all worked up for."

"Seriously though-"

"Seriously why? I mean we're here aren't we? Tell me how many people actually manage to get the best of both worlds."

Your expression blanked out for a second. Taking a big sip out of your beverage before sighing and wiping the excess off your lips with the sleeve of your sweatshirt.

"We have troublemaker, reforming ruffian and...an otherworldly prefect in charge of keeping things in line."

"Oi who are you calling trouble maker-" 

"When you put it like that...maybe we can make this work."

The unclouded sky stretched a canvas of stars each bestowing a fragment of light onto the scene happening below. The maroon tiled roof became tinted with silver, Ace's view of the scene was something he'd carry on in the future, to Deuce it was a part of his journey into tomorrow's dwellings, and to you it was a learning experience.

"Then I raise a toast, to us three"

The red eyed male gave a huh expression to which Deuce changed when he raised his can of half full soda. Ace eventually gave in after being pressed by both of your gazes not exactly the type to leave his two buddies hanging.

"To Juice Face, Tart Thief and Misplaced Prefect."

🌟 🔥 for Phoebe 👁

🌟 • answered here n.n

🔥 • This will contain spoilers or reference for spoilers :D read at your own discretion.

Ever since the first the first time he's seen her, Idia has always felt uneasy around her. He didn't know why exactly pre Arc 6 but she is the earth counterpart of one of the weaker titans imprisoned in S.T.Y.X ^ ^. She resembled the magic user who became the blotted phantom of a certain Moon Titan(oc) 👀. Long story short Phoebus isn't welcomed at the boardgame club/lh Idia keeps his distance from her more than the average student. Phoebus on the other hand knows him as a dorm leader but she never noticed his indifference to her presence.

• Putting This Out There •

This isn't anything too serious, but it was significant enough for me to take the time and write this out. I know it's already discussed among creators whether it's one artist to another or adoring fans to their favorite writer, but I think it should be emphasized that you should at least...

Do what you do because you like doing it.

Self explanatory, yes. I still see people doing otherwise. It's- heavily subjective and of course not everyone has the same goal, but speaking as both an artist and a writer I firmly believe that everyone will have their time. And by that I mean we'll all have our days where we feel unstoppable in what we're making, or days where we feel as if we lost all ability to do what we love— that's normal and perfectly valid, whether your piece has single digit notices or hundreds of thousands of likes the fact still remains that you made it because you wanted to. It's a whole other story if it's something commission related yes but even then- why exactly do you do it? It started from your own accord. If you're in a state where you're unsure of your place or feel as if all you're doing is going to waste, I want you to know that it's not. For the sole reason that it's you spending more time with your hobby or passion- a priceless allotment that slowly walks you down that path of artistry. You'll keep going down that winding road and yes you'll get boosts via validation or fame like an extra push and yes you'll have days where your engine is going to need a bit of rest but keep in mind that, regardless of your history or how far down you've gone on that pathway, you're still at the end of the day moving forward and I think that's what makes it more worthwhile.

I write, I draw, I've had my spikes of momentary glory and posts going unseen despite the equal effort I've poured, but I think even then I don't regret anything. Even if something boomed and roused high demand I wouldn't force myself to expand on it if I know from myself that I wouldn't be giving it my 100%, same goes with the unrecognized pieces I've done in both hobbies, I still do my best to give the same quality of post to fandoms that don't even let it reach at least 10 likes. That never became a turn off for me in fact it might’ve even motivated me to do more for the sole drive that I enjoy playing with the ideas requested or I think of in the middle of the day.

This, is all just my own perspective of things and I'm not saying I'm right nor am I saying you can't disagree but all I ask is, don't let outside factors dictate when or what you can make. Tis all.

- 🌘