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Hey, so I just came across your Villain Quirin au, so sorry if this is a bit out of place. How do you think s3 would go differently? I think Rapunzel might still ask Varian to translate the scroll, but I doubt Quirin would let Varian get any more involved in the black rocks, considering the last time he got trapped in amber.

I don’t really know any of these characters well enough to know if they would go ahead with it anyway, but if they do then it could be very interesting if Varian still gets kidnapped. Cass might not even know that Varian was freed from the amber until she comes for the scroll, since I think the last she would see of him would be before they leave Corona. Varian would’ve also never made the truth serum, so Cass would require some other way to get the information from him. The whole “trying to persuade Cass” scene would probably also go differently, since Varian was never a villain in this au.

Also, slightly unrelated, but do you know of any fics that explore this more? Sorry if this is too long, and I love your art!

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Tysm for your patience! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you- it really was such a pleasant surprise to get your ask and I knew right away I wanted to draw smth silly to go w/ it!

I'll admit I tend to work in broad strokes w/ AUs vs. having a cohesive/linear plot outlined, but it's fun to think abt how events might unfold and how the diff character's involvement/roles in the plot would shift. I think Rapunzel would still recognize that Varian is the smartest and best qualified person to translate the Demanitus scroll, and she'd still ask for his help. Quirin would reluctantly permit it.

I want to think that the amber incident would be a wake up call for Quirin? He realizes that he can't be a bystander- he and his son are wrapped up in this cosmic plot and living a life free of the moonstone's shadow won't be possible until it reunites with the sundrop; the best thing he can do is a father is to be there for Varian and his friends and try to keep them safe, because their involvement is inevitable.

In an alternate S3 where Quirin was the villain in S1, I also think he becomes an ally again and fills a similar role as Varian did with assisting the mains. Rapunzel freeing Var + Fred apologizing (and hopefully resolving to do better and be more proactive in the future lmao) would cool the worst of his anger and he could turn his sights back to the issue at hand.

Maybe he gives Varian and Rapunzel and co. a lesson on the DK and the moonstone's history, so they know what they're facing? I think it'd be satisfying to have him 'come clean' and reveal all the secrets he kept for so long + ofc I wish they'd explored the lore more. Maybe he gets in contact w/ the rest of the Brotherhood, and summons them to join the fight? He wanted to leave them and his old order in the past, but Varian getting tangled up in the black rocks makes him realize that's not possible, and he recognizes Moon Cass as the threat she is so he calls in the cavalry. I could see him giving Var/Eugene/Lance (and Raps, but I feel like she has her own assets and fighting style) an introductory lesson in swordsmanship and combat, too.

You make some good points abt the smaller differences there'd be if Var got trapped in S1! I wonder how Cass would respond to seeing him again- surprise ofc, but I think that even in her villain arc, beneath the cold facade she'd be happy to see that Varian was alive and free- he was a kid who just wanted to help and prove himself, and losing him was tragic. (Tho it'd probably be followed by a calculating assessment that he's a new player/piece on the board, and Rapunzel is getting stronger and improving her control of the incantations.)

If Cass still kidnapped him, she might not have Var's truth serum to work with, but I can't imagine Quirin wouldn't spearhead the rescue attempt and I think it'd be easy for her to get Var to comply by threatening his dad. I can't imagine Quirin sharing a duet w/ Cass lmao- maybe he could reach out to her from the perspective of a parent, how it'd break his heart to see Varian go down this path, she's so young and has a whole life ahead of her, he knows Corona is flawed but this isn't the way, etc.. Given Cass' tumultuous relationship w/ Cap in S3 I think she'd shut him down, though. (I think having a member of the bhood actively involved in the fight and hunting her would also be a good motivator for seeking out the mindtrap.)

There aren't a ton of fics that I know of that have explored a roleswap with Quirin and Varian in depth-

Looking Through a Window & its sequel, Happy Endings Exist Only in Fairytales are the only ones that really come to mind and even tho they're older I'm still happy to recommend them! Both are from very early in the fandom, with the first one being written before S2 even premiered, so there's no concept of the moonstone, the DK, Hector or Edmund. That said, I think the emotional journey still holds up really well as an envisioning of what Quirin turning against the crown could look like.

I haven't been checking Ao3 much these days, so if anyone knows of any other fics that have been published around this premise more recently, feel free to lmk in the replies!

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@anon who sent me that super fun and thoughtful ask abt villain!Quirin/amber!Varian AU a lil while ago, I see you and I appreciate you and I've been sitting on your ask for a while b/c I wanted to do a doodle to go along with my reply! Please hang tight and I'll post it + my small sketch as soon as I catch a break 🙏

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Hmm. Eggmaria.

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every once and a while I go through your art tag and go wild with reblogs. Genuinely I look up to your art so much, as well as your characterizations. <3

Hey, thank you so much!! This ask was a total surprise and it brightened my day. ;3;

I know it's been a while since I posted any TTS art (not for a lack of inspiration or want so much as life stuff putting all creative projects on hold yk) and it makes me happy to know there are still folks out there going through my tag and enjoying my older stuff. <3

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My piece from @hisuizine. The player's first encounter with Alpha Pokemon was so memorable to me that I wanted to illustrate it!

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Return to the Unknown Artist Preview

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How do you feel about Varian growing taller than Eugene?

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Lil Nowhere King-themed mini doodle dump! 🦌🧁

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A bit belated, but here's the post for B and C grade Moon Cass fantasy pins! 🌙✨

B grades are $30

C grades are $25

US shipping is + $5

DM for purchase, info about international shipping, or any other questions!

A note about grading:

B grades may have small inclusions (pinpricks of dust) on focal areas of the pin, imperfections in the metal, or texture differences that are only visible when light is reflected off them. They still display beautifully and it's hard to spot what the 'flaw' is when you look at the pin.

C grades have more noticeable errors- in our batch of pins, the most common issue is misaligned or incorrect screenprinting around her left eyebrow and eyelash. You're more likely to notice that there's something different when the pin is held at arm's length.

The smaller crops in each picture are of different pins, to try to represent a sample of the types of flaws present.

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Finished commission for @meechatuck of Hector and her OC, Amelia, enjoying a cozy night. 💖

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✨🌙 Sale Post for me and @xannerz Moon Cass fantasy pin! 🌙✨

2.5" hard enamel, screenprinted details, limited edition of 40.

$35 standard (A) grades + $5 US shipping

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Guess what finally arrived! 🌙✨

Our (@xannerz and I) Cass pin is finally in-hand and we're so excited! I'll be looking through them, grading (standard and flawed), and taking more photos in better lighting, and then we'll officially open up for business- hopefully this Friday (9/27) so I'll be able to pack and ship out orders over the weekend.

We don't really have enough stock to warrant a storefront anywhere, so sales will be done directly through DMs and PayPal goods & services.

Standard grades will be $35! She's 2.5", hard enamel.

Shipping = $5 USA; Please DM me for International (CAN, AUS, UK) orders! (We want to make international shipping as accessible as possible!)

Keep an eye out for the official sales announcement soon, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

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Just here to say I love your Anthony the Weasel Fanart ❤️‼️ Started my downward spiral with the Stabbingtons a while ago and now I begin my descent into madness with Weasel ✊🏾 Love your work, have a lovely day

This was such a delightful ask- thank you anon!!

It's funny to me that all of the Weasels I've drawn have been in response to asks- here's another one to keep the tradition going 🐿️

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My piece for @pokepocket zine featuring fidough! 🥐🥖 A super cute zine all about itty bitty pokemon. Leftover sales are going on now until July 31st!

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Polished up an old sketch! Some friendly kitchen competition between Adira and Varian. (Hector is off-screen peeling potatoes.)

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Let him frolic

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Realized I never posted these! Some food illustrations from a cookbook zine I was in a while ago.