it is deffo weird to me as a fan of both kingdom hearts and zelda how both series deal with super long and complex timelines, lots of ‘retcons’ (real or otherwise), time travel, ten million characters and details, etc, but handle it in completely different ways. kingdom hearts is so intensely dedicated to making it all make sense and having every new lore detail introduced somehow fit with a baseline that was established twenty years ago and if you skip even just one game you might be totally lost. meanwhile zelda throws out half its own lore every game for the sake of creating fresh and self-contained stories, and the official timeline is more like a vague suggestion that they expect you as the fandom to do the work of making it make sense via headcanons and wild theories. and somehow out of all of this kingdom hearts is the one that gets the reputation as the nonsensical and overly complex one. bro kingdom hearts isn’t the one with a world geography that shifts every tuesday and three different timeline segments that apparently somehow converge at the end lol
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Agent Ace || Character Art
Thank you @illjustpretend for taking on my request and delivering with all of these beautiful sketches you created for Agent Ace! Please check out the rest of her art, because I'm in love 💕
*Minor spoilers in character bios*
⬗ Sophia Colbo
“If it looks like you won’t make it, I’ll be here to catch you. Whenever you’re ready.”
Sophia Colbo is a former Harmont Guardian and a current agent of the Watch. After her own crucial mistake resulted in a traumatic accident, she stepped down from the Guard to take up field work, scoping out potential threats in the city and gathering intel. Despite the smooth transition, her past days as the sharpshooter Ace continue to haunt her at every turn.
Sophia is scrappy, tough, and competent, taking immense pride in her work and refusing to accept failure or dissatisfaction. She'll never back away from a job (or an ally in need), even if it means putting herself in danger.
⬗ Janus
“We’re all on the same side here, whether you like it or not, so your cooperation would be much appreciated."
Janus is a street-smart vigilante working alongside a shadowy organization with ambitious plans for the city of Harmont. Despite his alliance, he mainly operates under his own agenda without any regards to authority.
Snarky and sarcastic but surprisingly empathetic, he isn't easily rattled. Janus is used to building up walls and working hard to bury his past from the rest of the world—including himself.
⬗ Harley Manalis
“At this point, I’m starting to get used to the weird.”
Harley Manalis is Sophia's younger sister, but due to their complicated family history and large age gap, they rarely cross paths. She loves to tinker around and discover how different mechanical creations work, considering herself an amateur inventor. After graduating high school, she was offered a robotics scholarship for the prestigious Westheight Institute, but she ultimately turned it down to accept an apprenticeship with her eccentric uncle, the talented but underrated architect Atticus Manalis.
Harley is as intelligent as she is loyal, harboring a secret crush on her one of her best friends that she wishes she could share. She may not have the same tactical experience as her sister, but she, too, has a protective streak—to the point of being impulsive—and may be capable of much more than she realizes.
⬗ Jade de Soto
“Some things can be self-indulgent. You’re allowed to have fun with this, too.”
Jade de Soto is best friends with Harley and Max, though certain feelings for the former continue to transform and grow stronger. She has a talent for chemistry, though her passion lies in street art. Participating in the medium as an anonymous artist to avoid scrutiny from the public, she works to build up a reputation and prepare her portfolio for the day she steps into the light.
She's incredibly spirited and bright in terms of both brains and personality, loving her friends with dedication and ferocity.
⬗ Max Ahn
“I might not be as strong as you, but I know more about these guys than anyone. I’m not that helpless.”
Max Ahn has been friends with Harley and Jade for many years. He's quiet and reserved, but mentally strong with a dry sense of humor (though he's rarely funny on purpose). He studies law and political science at the Westheight Institute and is extremely close with his family, though together they keep a dark secret, which he learns the hard way once he gets caught in the middle.
At first, he's uncomfortable as a leader, and unsure of himself in moments of high pressure, but as he learns more and starts taking charge, he begins to grow and gain confidence in his own abilities.
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