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So...how about a conversation?

YES this is heavily referenced from that second Caribert quest because it fits them so well?

if we want to be realistic I do think Kazuha and Wanderer would end up just talking rather than fighting upon meeting (though I do love me some angst and drama)

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Mond 4* short male team assemble!

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some messy experimenting with a csp brush

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Have you ever considered the ship Gaming/Bennett?

I don't know if you're much of a shipper, but the moment Gaming came out I was mushing them together: Gaming's sheer positivity and tenacious gumption made it such an easy idea to say that he'd call Bennett his Good Luck Charm 🧡 That he'd always be sure to tell him it wasn't his fault when misfortune struck and - since he's always so prepared - I feel like when that "curse" would finally rear its head, he'd soothe it back down. Not to mention, when Bennett was sad, Manchai would fly over and nuzzle into him, making everything feel a little warmer 🥰

Idk.. it's just an idea. But your artwork is so warm and beautiful, it made me think of them together again 😅

LISTEN any Bennett content is content I eat up

and yes I love to ship characters even if I have no time/inspiration for them and when I'm not into a ship for one reason or another I can still see the potential/appreciate it (few exceptions ofc)...though people won't know unless I ACTUALLY draw something for it shocking I know but there are just too many ships 😅

and Gaming is literally my fave from Liyue - how can you not love him?? so it did cross my mind but I never really dug too deep into it since many people jumped to either ship him with Chongyun or Freminet (cuties)

since the more popular ships for Gaming (or at least from what I've seen) are leaning towards the good old firexice/redxblue/introvertxextrovert I can see why pairing him with Bennett can seem bland upon first glance - but to be honest? they'd be a wholesome couple

until I get my hands on them to bring out the angst

I feel like they'd instantly warm up to each other too; Gaming is so open and treats people like friends right off the bat & both of them have some baggage to bond over, both are stubbornly following their passions despite their conditions, I could see Bennett being a fan of Wushou Dancing and encouraging Gaming to pursue it who in turn would encourage Bennett to think of himself as a better adventurer when he's badmouthing himself

good luck charm? no, no that's done for nearly every Bennett ship...BUT did you know lion dances are supposed to bring good luck? Gaming is the "luck bringer" therefore; private Wushou Dances 👀

I wish we knew more about Man Chai's personality but 100% he'd be a cuddler (due to Gaming's idle) and since Bennett gives off similar vibes he'd definitely be there for him - even sensing his bad mood before anyone else since Bennett often hides behind his positivity which can fool people, so Man Chai could also alert Gaming ahead of time? meaning before Bennett can go off to sulk on his own ofc

okay I PROMISE this is the last thing I'll add; Gaming finding a second home at the guild with Bennett's dads - they don't nag him, heck might even ruffle his hair to praise him for his guts for chasing his dream? which is a complete 180 to how his own dad is, and you think they'd let him go hungry? sure Gaming would take out Bennett to eat in Liyue - but Bennett's dads would not only not let him leave on an empty stomach, they'd give him more food to take home

aaaaAA I'm not sure if this is the reply you were looking for but I really enjoyed writing it so thank you so much for sending it in and thank you for enjoying my art 🧡

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make me your god

here's a messy sketch I made a while back - I still want to do something with sethoscara since I love this ship too, I just have no idea what

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I love your Bennett art sm as a Bennett main!! <333

omg Bennett mains ASSEMBLE!! that being said, thank you so much for enjoying my art it means a LOT

I often feel like I should focus on other characters more since I'm fond of almost everyone from Genshin even if I don't always speak on it (I do yap more on Twitter) but I usually have more ideas for him & in a way I'm feeding myself the content I lack

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"Cursed flame" - Bennett Birthday comic

previously I've shown Bennett wondering why he even survived & needing a reminder from his "dad" to see he once was a treasure

here, he's not valuing himself any more than before, hence the apology which could be read as him saying sorry to his mother & everyone he keeps hurting

Bennett is a bit more developed now - instead of taking his existence for granted, he's willing to hold on and be selfish but only because he finds the love he receives as something he must treat with care for the sake of those who are giving it to him

he stays strong for THEM

I wish I had more time to explore the whole other side of not knowing if he was wanted or not - how much suffering he caused upon being born & I had another comic planned for his bday with the Traveler but I scrapped it halfway - maybe I could eventually return to it?

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Random Bennett headcanon

He prays to Barbatos pretty often, just wishing his dads good health, and that today no one will be hurt because of his own bad luck

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patient no. 13 📋

saw someone draw Wanderer like this so I thought...why not add my other fave, he could use some therapy too

not sure how well I blended the colors & effects to fit the image but there was an attempt & it was fun to actually draw on and try to match official art

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messy sketch of a happier Focalors 💧

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The only gift 🎁

aaAAA I rly wanted to draw a comic this year but ended up rushing it due to not having time so excuse the messiness I tried even if I finished late...

anyway to the point; HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Wanderer I can't believe he's been out for 3 YEARS??? 🎉💕

little explanation;

the Traveler is off to Natlan for the final battle (5.3 update) and Wanderer is worried in his own stubborn way, yet the Traveler thought ahead in case they couldn't make it back - asking Nahida to deliver the gift but Wanderer just wants them to be okay

(also yes, my Wanderer's name is Rei ❤️ )

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cozy Christmas at the guild 🎄

I hc the Traveler spends the holidays in Mond due to how home-y it feels (aka self indulging since I miss the Mond crew) & after celebrations they stay at the guild like old times, before they had the teapot

(also they get spoiled by Bennett's dads because how could they not?)

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Miyabi's design is PEAK but consider...a fluffy tail?

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skater boy & rollerblade girl sketch