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Commission of Slider and Inez (featuring my adult designs) walking together after practicing for the Cyber Olympics. They asked for these 2 cuz they know I love them together lol

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artfight is over so ill be back on here this weekend with replies :3

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:3 my son is pretty

Artfight for @inspectorspinda!

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O_O ITS COMINGGGGGG.... soon... mayhaps < 3

I finally did up one of my very favorite panels

Hacker doesn’t understand why she has so many nightmares, but he’ll get it soon :(

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I know it’s very toxic in the fandom space to act like your headcanons or portrayal is better than anyone else’s. I understand that completely.

But sometimes

Some people are objectively wrong and just make me go 😩😑🤬😰😭

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Just to show I’m alive and working on stuff even when stuff isn’t being posted. Comic is like 15/70 pages inked rn.

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Hi, hacker.

Do you have a favorite cartoon character, but they have this one design trait that just really bugs you for no reason?

Also, how do you feel about some people drawing you with longer legs? I'm honestly one of those people.

He presses the note up to his face and squints, convinced he’s not reading it correctly. “You Earth brats could never appreciate the subtle uniquity of borg design. By comparison, everything from your world is factory model, cookie cutter. And so your minuscule minds struggle to comprehend true intelligent design.”

He sticks out one leg, not very far because there’s not much of it to stretch, and gestures down at it. “Behold! The sleek, minimalistic proportions which define the peak of borgliness! And, I might add, are extremely conducive to heat retention. Think about that when your spindly twigs are freezing off in the next ice age.”

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‘⌘’

Send ‘⌘’ to hear my muse’s father or father-figure talk about the muse.

He seems surprised to see you, he is meant to be in hiding afterall, and more surprised at the inquiry. He adverts his gaze, almost embarrassed by it, as if he believes you've come to condeem him.

"There is much we have yet to understand about the inner workings of the cyborg mind. My goal was to secure the future of Cyberspace. That was all. But I failed, and have been paying for that ever since. But I will rectify my mistake, if it takes the remainder of my warranty to do so, whatever that may cost me. That much I can promise.”

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Hacker slowly shook his head as it Alastor was his idiot child who had asked a cute but misguided question. “Alastor, Alastor, Alastor..." The laughter stopped abruptly as Hacker grabbed him by the shoulders.

"You're a neon colored deer, Alastor. Let's not kid ourselves. You look like Rudolph gone wrong, my friend." He gestured at the tip of the overlord's nose with his pinky, the only part of his body that wasn't red. "A novelty bag is going to be the last thing on anyone's mind.”

He picked up the bag again, this time holding it at a distance. "Now, if you really don't want it, fine. I respect a frugal man. But don't throw reasoning like ‘I'd look like a freak’. It doesnt hold, Al.”

Alastor watched in smiley shock as Hacker got more and more embarrassing. Who in their right mind would want to buy a chocolate kiss shaped bag with bath supplies inside?

"NOPE, nope, nope! You ruined it, you're a monster, get away from me!"

He flipped his head to the side and swished his hair.

"Besides, even if I was in the market for a bag, I would look like a freak carrying that! Can't you read me by now?"

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"Hold still, Earthlie. If you tear the bag, l'll have to charge you for it." He had noticed his henchmen were struggling a touch with the cumbersome task of carrying the Earthlie, who was quite a bit larger than their usual specimens, back to the Wreaker. It was his way of throwing them a bone. He had no interest in taking on the task himself although he would have undoubtedly faired better with his, much taller, showy build.

Eventually they made it back to the ship with their hostage which the bots dumped on the ground of the control room like luggage. "Now, how would you prefer to be tied? l'm inclined towards Butcher style but I'm sure the bots woudn't mind getting you a chair… or pole.”

“... What—”

It would have been comical if not for the circumstances.

Sure, they were an earthling essentially intruding in cyberspace, but what were they supposed to do about it? That had been out of their control, as far as they knew!

But they would digress. They had other concerns right now.

“H-hey—!” Bedeku struggled, evidently not liking being carried like that. The perspective from outside the sack would be evident thrashing and kicking on their end, accompanied by the occasional grunting as they tried to break free.

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Hacker felt a sudden chill fall across the room and the space grow dark. He was forced to glance up from the book he’d only begun to immerse himself in. Even so close to the fire, he could barely make out the letters on the page. The sound of management’s familiar and cheery cadence made his ears perk. It appeared his luck was not to last as the topic of discussion had turned to him.

It took him a moment to recognize the one who’d materialized beside the princess. Alastor, the Overlord, who he was familiar with only by reputation. If his fortitude has been any less, he would have immediately bolted for his room. From annoyance more than any idea of fear. Rarely could he bring himself to ‘mingle’, as it were, and it was only by reminding himself of the greater objective that he forced himself to remain in place.

The insectoid sinner squeezed a drop of gel into the palm of his hand and run it through his wig. As the duo approached, he tilted his chin to meet their gaze. It seemed he wasn’t the only one who’d rather be anywhere else.

“That’ll make one of us then,” his voice dripped with as much syrup as it did sarcasm. “But we all must abide by the decree of our Princess.” He took Charlie’s hand and offered a little pat.

The condescension which accompanied the gesture immediately turned to regret as he felt something slip into his hand. It was… a notecard.

“What was your happiest moment since coming to Hell?” He read from the card with a sigh. It reeked of forced conversation in a way that made him want to puke.

“The Hacker. If you must.”

The shadows around the room shifted as though they had come alive. Growing darker and diming the lights just a little bit. A quiet buzz of static picked up around the room, though it seemed to have no distinct source. That is until a grinning shadow crept down from the crevices of the wall. Grinning at its occupants as though mocking them and their silly little games. All before it turned into a physical shape. Forming a crimson clad demon, who stood just as proud, his hands folded behind his back. That same grin spread across his features, although now with a menacing undertone. He'd arrived merely to gauge the activity for the day. He did enjoy having himself a casual drink from time to time while he watched them all struggle with Charlie's funny icebreakers. It was always a good laugh for him to see them all try to be 'better' people than they were. Helplessly reaching for her promise of redemption. Ha! As though that could ever truly work. Of course he would never voice this as being his reasoning for being here... well not unless he was asked directly why he was hanging around. He had no problem with revealing that part. Mostly because he'd made it clear that watching them fail was amusing to him. Before he could so much as take a step forward though, he was called out to. "Oh Alastor! You have perfect timing!" Charlie's cheerful voice sprang from the chatter of conversation and caused the Overlord to freeze in place. She dashed over to him in an instant. "I really reaaally need your help with something! We're kind of short a person for this activity and well-- I know you're busy and everything and don't really care to get involved all that much-- but it sure would be super helpful if you wouldn't mind to--"

He sighed and gave his eyes a roll. "Charlie, my dear, if you are asking me to entertain the idea of joining in on your little games I'm afraid I'm going to have to--" "Pleeease? Please. Please. Pleeease Alastor? Just this once?"

His ear twitched in annoyance. "Fine. But only so you stop pestering me. It's very annoying." His response made her leap and without thinking reach to give him a quick hug. All before quickly remembering that he didn't like to be touched all that much, to which she shrank back and flashed an apologetic smile.

She led him closer to the group after that, to which he followed reluctantly. He supposed he would humor her this one time. Mostly because he noted that there was a new face among them. One he had ever seen before. This caught his curiosity if only a little bit. Who might this be? And could they actually think that this plan of Charlie's was going to work in the slightest? Well, he was just about to find out as the Princess made to introduce the two of them.

"This is Alastor.. he will be partnering with you for our fun little activity today!" Charlie introduced him with a little clap of her hands.

Alastor's smile was tight, the annoyance still present in his gaze, but none the less he gave a short bow to this new guest of their's. "Quite charmed! It's a pleasure to be meeting you, indeed!" Despite his annoyance his voice, as always came back upbeat and chipper as ever.

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Hey Hacker! What is your least favourite human fruit?

"Avocados are this generation's grapefruit. They call it a health food and shove it into everything cause that's the only way for them to shift their supply of the wrenched things. But I'm onto their game!"

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Create a playlist of 10 songs for your desired muse & tag people to keep it going!

Shiny from Moana

All Star by Smash Mouth

The Man by The Killers

I Wanna Grow Up to Be a Politician by The Byrds

My Name by Charlie Winston

The Court Jester by thquib

Ain't No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant

Brave as a Noun by AJJ

Heaven on their Minds from Jesus Christ Superstar

Chant (Reprise) from Hadestown

tagged by: @copaceticjillybean

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ANIMAL : Penguin, Goat, Peacock, any parrot where the males have fabulous hair

COLOR(S) :  Puce, Gold, Lime Green

SONG : "Kiss Me, Son of God", "The Fine Print", "Mean Green Mother from Outer Space"

PLANT : Venus Fly Trap

TIME OF DAY: 4 AM

SMELL : Like a new car

SEASON : Summer

PLACE:  Hawaii, Ancient Rome/Greece

CANDY : Peeps, pop rocks, gummi worms

FABRIC : Rayon (lol, idk I had to google)

DRINK : non-alcoholic fruity cocktails with umbrellas

VICE : Pride

VIRTUE : Hardworking, Optimistic

tagged by: @hazbinned

tagging: YOU (since most ppl on my dash have probably done it already)

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👽👿🤪

Alastor

👽- Possibly an alien 👿- Mortal enemy 🤪 - The mad friend

"Really, Al? I'm flattered, but I thought that was the snake. You shouldn't start throwing that title out willy dilly. They might start calling you two timing Al."

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If any of my fellow drawers are out there, I will be doing artfight this year as always

Find me on Artfight!

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Who is my muse to yours?

If you can't see the symbol please send the corresponding text instead

🌞- Biggest ray of sunshine 🍸- Drunk friend 👿- Mortal enemy 🤪 - The mad friend 🎶 - The musician ⛰️- The adventurous friend 😎- Extrovert 🫣- Introvert 🐾 - Prefers the company of animals friend 🚙 - Designated driver 💰 -Money bags ♻️- Green friend 🤫- The gossip 🍾- Party friend 💀- Scary friend 🥊- Fighty friend 😴- Falls asleep anywhere 🔮- Magic friend 👽- Possibly an alien 🃏- Wildcard - sender specifies