I think what I want to get into with the "Anyone can do harm." thing that I keep beating yall over the head with is that literally anyone, anyone at all can do harm it's not "in your DNA" to be an abuser or written in the stars that you'll be a predator.
Whatever image you have of an abuser in your head, drop it and replace it with your favorite person in the world and you'll probably be closer to the truth than you realize.
It's easy to address harm when it's coming from someone you already hate.
I see it happen all the time. Someone you couldn't stand for no real reason does something heinous then all of a sudden here comes the avalanche of "I always knew they were a fucked up individual."
No, you didn't.
There is no possible way you could have known, you just already didn't fuck with them before they started doing something you could use to justify your hatred of them. I'm guilty of it too! I'm petty, mean, vindictive, and yes! I'm way quicker to believe something bad about someone I hate versus someone I love because I'm human. Still, y all gotta learn to move past that initial "Well, they were always nice to me!" gut feeling and understand that nobody truly knows anyone and anyone can be capable of anything. Even victims. Even you.
I've been wanting to hit this goal this year over on my instagram, so I figured I'd have a little fun and time while doing it. And also post it over here. Would be a shame to have anyone miss out on sketching as many characters as possible, pfft.
Naoki Urasawa is one of my favorite artists and writers out there, so if you like his work as well, come join me in seeing me draw all his characters!
I have my own independent projects I've been working on (and would love to get out there in the near future) that are inspired similarly, and I feel you all may also be my audience if you stick around!
Feel free to comment who you'd like me to sketch next! We'll be here for a while!
i love your blog a lot and i also love the way you archive everything related to sunny. thank you so much for all of your efforts to collect and properly organize videos, photos and texts related to sunny!!! 🫶
glad its appreciated! <3 i hate to see anything lost
p.s — i’m absolutely open to taking requests here (esp for the yutaeverymv series!) so if there is anything yuta-related you would like me to gif, just drop me an ask!🥹🩵
"It's beautiful, isn't it?" whispered Oz to his little companion.
Wrapped in his blanket, the entity had taken a seat on the window sill - legs bent and with Pip in his arms.
Daydreaming, he stared out the window and watched as the sun, in all its glory, quietly sank towards the horizon.
"As if the sky had caught fire," the gleaming colors blending together like molten wax bursting even brighter between the dark shade-like clouds, reminded Oz of how unique every moment in this world was. In this life.
And today, he was able to share that breathtaking view with Pip.
"I wish I could take you to all those magical places I've seen on my journey. There are so many wonders waiting out there. Little ones… ", his eyes wandered down to the small hedgehog in his arms, giving him a warm smile. "… as well as big ones."
Gently, his fingers scratched Pip's chin, who, looking up at him, had nestled himself close to his chest.
Again he let his eyes wander over the play of colors behind the windowpane. The bright orange was already turning into a vibrant pink, which soon faded over into a dark purple. Oz loved watching the transformation from day to night.
The last vibrant flash of the day's colors before a dark, but no less lovely, curtain of dark blue and countless glittering sparks of silver settled over the world.
"I'm looking forward to next summer and going to camp. Having fun with my friends and everyone there. You're coming too, right?" asked Oz with a grin which was promptly being met with a very motivated-sounding chirp. And followed by an adorable little purr.
"Good. It's settled then. Somehow we'll manage to sneak you into camp with us," he promised Pip, as his eyes formed into an optimistic smile.
All five of them together... He really liked the sound of that.
_
"Hah! I am the king of the world! Conqueror of the mighty Oz Mountain! Tremble before my sheer awesomeness!"
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"Pffh, do you really think your lousy attempt to push me down can stop me? If I wanted to I could shake your arm off with no trouble whatsoever! Just wait until I'm myself again, then we'll see if you're still so cheeky."
And despite his words, Damien found himself wishing he and Oz could fool around in the future like they did now.
Because he loved seeing him acting so carefree and happy.
It was a smile worth to protect.
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"Oh! Here you are! Oz, I found Pip!"
And with that, the blanket he was sleeping under was lifted a bit. A small ray of light entered his cozy and dark shelter disturbing his slumber.
With half-opened eyes he lifted his head slowly.
Who the hell dared to disturb him during his well-deserved nap?
"He still looks pretty sleepy, though," the annoyingly cheerful monster reported amused to her roommate.
Oh no! Who would have guessed, fucking Captain Obvious!
Damien gave the way-too-loud Frankenstein's monster a sulky look.
Why was she bothering him to begin with?
"Oz! Tell your friend I'm tired and don't want to play with her!" he grumbled angrily under his breath, trying to push himself back deeper into the blanket.
Puzzled, he noticed how Vicky's face had turned to the side as if she was listening to someone.
That could technically only be Oz, because as much as the transformed prince pricked up his ears, he didn't hear anyone talking.
"Hmmm, yeah I guess that would be better," Vicky's face turned back to him and Oz's roommate looked at him with an amused smile.
"Alright, alright, I'll let you go back to sleep, okay? See you later," and with that she gently placed the blanket back over his head.
Damien let out a soft snort.
Finally! Somebody had answered his wish…
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"Urgh! Oz! Ooooz! I'm stuck! Fucking fuck! Free me from this fucking death trap!"
"Whew! What a day", luckily Oz had freed him pretty quick from this crappy piece of junk. Unlike a certain other member of this apartment, who had merely been laughing at his misery and even had the nerve to film it! So not rad!
Amira would definitely pay for that!
But first he needed a break.
He could always plan his revenge later.
For now he rested his head on Oz's chilly hand, the stressed prince of hell took a deep breath and relaxed a little.
_
"Don't tell me you can't get enough of me?" asked Damien with a toothy grin on his face.
"I really don't blame you. A lot of people would wish to touch Damien LaVey like this," bragged the demon - still trapped in his hedgehog form - half-jokingly.
He gleefully stretched his little paw a bit and allowed Oz to stroke his chest fur.
"And I know, I know. I'm irresistible and all. But let me tell you this… I wouldn't let anyone else do this to me. I'm making this exception just for you."
For him and him only.
"I really wished I could understand what you're saying," Oz said with an amused look in his eyes as he gently continued to pet Pip, which the hedgehog clearly seemed to enjoy.
"Believe me... so do I," Damien murmured softly in response.
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And as a little bonus just a few little extra sketches.:D
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