#also hansuoddie's really inspiring me with all this but i'm trying not to copy her

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Will probably tune these concepts and pics later but here's something about how these two fell for each other :>

Slushie had seen the Chaotix in action before, especially during the metal virus arc when they saved her and many others. (That first Espio is straight outta IDW so this could happen during the attack in Seaside City, she just gotta run for her life lol)

She hasn't talked to them at this point but already thought that especially Espio is really cool. It's just admiration at this point, though.

It's when she really starts to get to know him (after the metal virus when she goes to them for training) that she actually starts to fall for him.

She adores how much he loves his family and how soft and expressive he can get with them. She still thinks he's super cool, of course.

Espio doesn't think much about her at first, she seems like an ordinary citizen

Soon he starts to appreciate how strong and cool she can be, especially when he sees her in action for the first time. (just imagine heaps of broken robots in the first pic, I'm tired and dynamic kicks are difficult to draw lol)

Still, it's gotta be her getting along with the rest of the team that makes him actually fall for her. I don't think he'd let anyone that close if they didn't get along with his family.

He'd often see Slushie playing with Charmy, casually having tea/coffee with Vector or baking in their kitchen and suddenly he'd start to notice his face heating up and think stuff like "When did she get so close?" or "She looks so at home here." or smth <3

Ok, looking at them again, I'm really not happy with the drawings, I'm gonna redraw them for sure. Gotta try to do some digital versions at some point I guess.

Anyway, at least the basic idea is now out there. Hopefully yall enjoy these even a little bit 🙈