prismatica | video; un: kishibe

[ The video comes on and it appears to be neatly propped up on a desk. He's spinning a pen between his fingers. It's clear he's sitting at a desk, given by how much you can see of him. He's never posted to the network before. ]

A couple of you may know this, but I am a manga-ka at home, and obtained a physical copy my series about a month ago. Not long ago, I did get a publisher and I'm able to get additional prints of it so that I do not have to lend out my only copy.

[ But that is only partially the point of this post. ]

I'm in the process of developing a new series. There's only so much to work with within my own experiences. I've drawn many pieces of scenery here, filled up sketchbooks with pictures of Prismals and Moonblessed alike.

[ He sets his pen down on his desk, and stops playing with it. ]

So that's where I come to you. I'd like to hear stories about your life prior to here. Whether that is an interesting story or fact about you or the world you come from.

[ Oh, yeah. ]

And, one more thing. I guess, since I'm feeling generous. If anyone would like to see if I drew them - just let me know. I'd recommend posting a video. I draw what I like so there's no guarantees, but it's possible.

[ ooc; i'm happy to have had him draw p. much anyone who would be spending regular time at the park, especially if they sit still for a few minutes when there since that's where he draws most his inspiration from! ;) ]

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Fewer of those, but the ones I do have are precious. Let me think...

There was once a pair of siblings, separated at birth. One was thrown away as unnecessary, left to rot in the darkest depths. The other was raised strictly, not as a person, but as a tool. A container for a god that must have no sense of personhood to grasp onto. They were taught that they must not think or feel - that they could not think or feel, and they taught them so well that the child believed it.

That child worked very hard to be the emotionless tool their parents wanted them to be. As hard as anyone could have worked. And when the time came for them to become that container, they held strong for a very, very long time, even though the task was impossible, even though every moment was agony.

The other child, slowly, painfully, clawed their way out of the depths. And they felt their sibling's cries of pain, and even though they had only the vaguest memory of their sibling, they went to free them. They overcame trials. They fought a god, and won.

And now those children are here, and have the first opportunity to be simply a family that they have ever had.

[Grimm's voice is fond. He finds it hard to hate Prismatica, no matter how irritating the moonblessings or dangerous the missions, simply for the fact that it allowed two important people to have the chance to just live.]

[ So, he very obviously is intently listening to Grimm's story, and finds it totally fascinating, to be honest. It's not surprising to Rohan, if he's honest. He's paused looking for the picture to listen, to it takes him a few moments to respond. ]

I'm not shocked that your story is interesting. Thank you for sharing with me. A struggle and a hard-earned reward at the end always gives people hope.

[ He pushes a page back, and he reveals the page that he had sketched Grimm on. He holds it up to the Camera. In addition to just the sketch, he's added some flat colors with a marker for a few details here and there. ]

Since you told me the story, if you'd like, I wouldn't mind giving this to you.

I'm afraid I have no real use for a picture of myself, expertly done though it is.

[He has Dave's MS Paint level drawings hanging up in his apartment, but that's Different.]

You're most welcome. It is a story particularly near and dear to my heart.

[ Seems unbothered. ]

Stories like that touch those that hear them [ usually, though he likes the compliment on his art ] and I appreciate your compliment. I just want what I draw to be seen.

While you flatter me, I only display on my walls what I want to see every day. Now, if you were to draw my child, that would be another story entirely.

[There's a soft 'nyah?' from offscreen.]

What is your child? Or who, I guess?

[ CURIOUS. ]

[Grimm turns his head.] My child, please come here.

[A tiny creature - small enough to comfortably sit on Rohan's shoulder - flaps over to the camera. Fascinated by the strange pink thing on the other side of the screen, they bump their face into it once.]

Ah, I'm afraid you won't get a better view like that, my dear.

[A disappointed-sounding 'nyahhh...']

[ Cuuute. And pretty cool, honestly. ]

Interesting. [ He means it! ] I think I will. I don't get many opportunities to see non-humans in real life.

I am happy to provide, particularly if it leads to art of my dear child I can hang on my wall.

[Grimm is a non-human, but more than that, he is a Dad.]

It likely will. [ Cute. Rohan would think this is totally cute if he were more sentimental. Instead - he just thinks it's really cool. ]

[Rohan is still valid.]

What sort of comic do you typically draw, may I ask?

My current series is mystery with horror. It follows my lead who is - well, solving these odd and strange mysteries. I like things with a strong focus on interesting characters. It's why I like to hear about people.

I admit I have no idea what humans might find horrifying - bugs, apparently, can qualify - but I would like to read some of your work.

It depends on the person, honestly. The trick is giving them a reason to be afraid of something they may not have been afraid of before.

And or some people yes, bugs are a part of it.

[ Says the man who literally licks spiders. ]

[are we sure rohan is a regular human being tho]

Are you confident in your ability to give that reason to anyone? Even, say, someone who was not human?

[If you can scare a god of nightmares, he'll be very impressed.]

I can't say I've ever tried to produce horror for non-humans. Humans are my readers prior to being here, as we don't have other things.

That is fair. If you were to attempt to branch out, I would happily serve as a test reader.

If I do - you'll be the first to know.

[ You're the only non-human he knows. Heh. ]

I thank you for the honor.

[He inclines his head. Grimmchild, not quite sure what the adults are talking about but aware that Grimm is being polite, ducks their tiny head.]

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