prismatica | video; un: kishibe

[ The video flickers on and Rohan's at his desk. He sets down the pen he has in his hand on the desk in front of him. He looks fairly serious, though his tone has a certain ease to it when he speaks. A cat is perched on his left shoulder, white and a little fluffy and leaning into his space at every opportunity. Rohan makes no attempt to get the cat out of his bubble. ]

Good evening, everyone. Just a couple of quick things.

I finally found a reliable publisher. [ He leans forward, placing his chin in his palm. ] Which means that some of the recent manga I'm working on can finally be more easily accessed by the public as soon as it's ready. I'm considering making it easily accessible in a digital format, too.

That having been said, I am in need of a few models. This is a paid job, and I found studio space that I can use when I need to meet someone. This is a little different from if I weren't drawing you. I like to keep in practice, and I like to use a variety of different people. It keeps my skills sharp.

[ The cat, poised on his shoulder, starts to nudge his head against Rohan's face, wanting attention. He brings his hand up, moving his fingers over the fur. This seems to satisfy whatever attention it was wanting and returns to just settling himself in. ]

And the last is I am also taking commissions. I work very quickly, so if you need it fairly soon, let me know. I'll need to know what you're looking for and how big of a project it is. We can meet either in the studio space I'm using, at a park, or cafe if preferred to just discussing here.

Just drop me a line here, privately, or whatever works for you for any of the above.

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Well. It's more the illusion of making it talk, but that's something complicated.

[ They relax and look over at him. ]

What kind of pose do you need?

[ It's easy for Fish to be beautiful, but they aren't sure of what kind of look Rohan would like. ]

[ Rohan shifts, moving his arm behind his head. The pose he's doing with his arms is...very modelesque. He shifts his attention between Fish and his paper then back up as he considers. ]

Turn to your left.

[ He said, knowing exactly what he needed. ]

Right foot a little forward.

[ Yeah, a little strange, but that's how he gets good use out of practicing anatomy. ]

Illusions, then. Sounds interesting. That's a bit more extensive than any Illusion magic I've seen.

[ Fish mimics Rohan and follows his orders, maybe taking a while or being a bit tentative because modeling for a picture is a new kind of performance to them. They're naturally beautiful in their carefully maintained androgyny, but still very new to the art of posing to be captured on camera or in art. ]

What kind of illusion magic have you seen? Anything like this?

[ With an elven incantation and a spellcasting gesture, they cast Prestidigitation and a shower of sparks fly and cascade over them as they return to the pose Rohan had asked of them. ]

I can do things during Cordis, but nothing like that.

[ It was mostly focused on himself, or at least what he had tried had been. He didn't want to accidentally hurt someone because he tried something he shouldn't have, after all. But he could handle it himself. Still, he watches as Fish moves, and does the trick, and that inspires him for a moment, so he flips the page in his sketchbook and proceeds to move his hands over the paper quickly - drawing the performance of magic rather than the pose itself, before continuing onto the pose. ]

Here is my first time seeing magic like this. I mean, we have magicians who perform tricks but it's mostly tricks of the eyes and hands, and has nothing to do with real magic.

[ Real. ]

So it's pretty impressive - that trick you can do.

I can do more, if you like.

[ Beaming, Fish moves their hands again-- more artfully this time-- to produce small illusion butterflies that float around the room for a few moments before fading out. They follow it up with another graceful wave that produces small fish swimming around them before disappearing as well. ]

It's impressive. One moment --

[ Rohan absorbs the vision, committing it to his memory as he watches the other shift and move their hands to allow the butterflies to appear around them. And then his hand moves across the paper as he captures a specific moment from his memory, when the butterflies were just starting to appear near their hands. He's otherwise quiet and after a few moments, he shifts, lifting up the sketchpad and revealing the sketch. It's clear, it's detailed for as quickly as it was produced. ]

Just... your talent is astounding!

[ Fish is just absolutely floored by everything Rohan has produced. ]

I'm sure you must be tired of hearing of it, but I'm just so impressed!

[ Never. He enjoys getting praise for his work. He always worked more to have his art seen than to strictly make money, and he found a way for both to happen. So the compliments mean a lot to him. ]

I appreciate it. This is more exciting than other opportunities for things I've gotten to draw. It was a nice bonus, so it had to be perfect.

[ As if that's why. ]

What other things have you gotten to draw, if you don't mind me asking?

[ Rohan nods towards the walls. There are sketches up there, some are locations at home, some are people. But nothing up there is a picture of something from here. ]

Those drawings are mine. They're of places at home. I have a pretty good memory and can draw from it.

[ The reality is, he may not necessarily need a model, but opportunities to see new people can't be passed up. ]

These are all from memory? Astounding.

[ Fish peruses the works, just stunned by the level of detail in each one. ]

This world is the first one I've been to that's... well... this developed. So, these snapshots from your world are just fascinating.

They are. Thank you.

[ He didn't used to even thank people for kind words about his art, so this is a big improvement already. His eyes drift up towards the work. ]

I prefer to put forth everything if I'm going to do something with my work. It's a wasted effort otherwise. I don't believe in half-attempts.

[ Clearly. ]

I've been told that's not typical.

It certainly isn't. Only a very handful of people have that kind of philosophy, I feel.

[ Fish shrugs. ]

I understand it though. I'm not so good at many other things, but when it comes to my art as a dancer and a performer, I'm of the same mind.

[ Rohan clearly has an easier time with people who share his mindset. He shifts his attention towards Fish, and then around the studio he's using. ]

An artist, too, then.

[ Simply - it's a fact. ]

Maybe that's why you understand so well, then. Oh --

[ Rohan shifts, going to pick up one of his books that he's left out. ]

I did promise to show you manga, too, didn't I?

[ He'll offer it. ]

Oh! Yes, yes you did.

[ Bright blue eyes curious and excited, they take the offered book and carefully open to the first page. ]

... this is... a story?

Yes - told mostly through images. You can flip through the pages, it won't hurt anything.

[ He nods, easily shifting to glance towards the pages. ]

I have several books that size, all a part of one story.

[ Glances towards his sketchbook. ]

I'm working on something new for here. It's why I wanted models. It's been awhile since I've drawn someone new. It's a good way to practice.

[ Quietly, Fish flips through the pages, looking through the pictures and realizing that it flows-- it is all a story. It captivates them, this style of story telling. ]

So... where does the story start? Is there a first book, then?

Oh, it's read right to left, and this is the first one.

[ He shifts a little, mostly just watching as Fish moves through the pages, taking them in. Rohan, of course, appreciates the fascination and interest. He, more than anything, wants people to enjoy his art. ]

Not long after I first arrived, I managed to obtain what's been published.

Amazing! So you've got a publisher working with you here, then?

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