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Haven't drawn Elizabeth or anything colored in a while now lol

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Always happy to help! ^-^❤️

Both the title card and the fic are beautifully made 🥺 the connections back to Åse’s grandpa has my heart🥹🥹🥹

Finally a fic that includes a cannon character. In this case Viktor, its an exploration of what Viktor thinks of Ace and is written from his perspective. It also discusses his reaction to Ace's gender identity which he has a somewhat reductive view of. I wrote what i think would be the most likely reaction from him considering his age and the environment he grew up in. The story takes place after Ace started working for Atlas but before Atlas died. Ace presented exclusively masculine at this point.

Also thanks so much to @ahhhh-118 for beta reading for me and helping me come up with some ideas for the title card!

Content Warning: mentions of gun violence, serious injury, blood and drugs (medical painkillers)

What the hell was he thinking! Just running in like that, stupid kid. Viktor spared quick glances over to Ace in the passenger seat. He’d slumped to the side and was leaning on the car door window now. Don’t worry just drive. Why was he worried in the first place. He was just some idiot kid he’d been saddled with for the night. It was initially just supposed to be him and Mordecai, but the tuxedo cat had gotten caught up in some other business he had to finish. So the kid had been sent with him as a replacement. He just needed some extra muscle anyway so this would be easy, but apparently not. They'd been ambushed on the side of the road. He’d just let the him out of his sight for a second but suddenly he was right in the middle of all the gunfire. The kid was lucky one bullet was the worst he got. He even tried to wave it off like it wasn't a big deal

‘’Jus’ drop me off at the cafe, I’ll be fine’’ Is what he said.

It was almost tempting. This isn't how Viktor wanted to spend the rest of his afternoon. But if he couldn't trust the kid not to run into open gunfire he knew he probably wouldn't be able to get medical help on his own. Viktor pulled up to what he thought was Ace’s apartment building.

‘’Which is- ‘’

Viktor said as he looked over just to see Ace fiddling with the door handle. He managed to grab the back of his shirt before he could face plant out the door. Once the Slovak managed to get the boy safely back in his seat, he grabbed a coat from the back and got out muttering a foreign curse ot two while quickly making his way to the other side of the car.

‘’Apartment number’’ he said sporting one of his infamous glares.

‘’…407‘’ Ace coughed out.

Viktor offered him a shoulder to lean on but he refused. Why was he so stubborn about this. Ace was usually overly familiar him. He sighed and handed Ace the coat. The kid wrapped it around himself, making sure to cover any signs of his injury. It was almost comical how big it looked on him. Hopefully his neighbors would just think he was drunk, the way he stumbled up to the elevator. With the push of some buttons and a metallic whine they were on their way up. By now Viktor could see the kid was struggling to stand up. As the doors opened he hooked his arm under the smaller cats shoulder.

‘’I said I can-‘’

‘’Now is not time for whining.‘’

The kid grumbled but relented. They made it into the apartment without much trouble. Viktor let Ace down the nearest chair.

‘’Keep pressure on it. I will go call doktor.’’

Ace only nodded. Viktor supposed he was to tired to refuse the help at this point.

A quick call and half an hour later Ace was being seen to by one of Atlas’ on-call medics. They tended to work odd hours usually having to be available to tend to his personnel at any time. Viktor stayed in the kitchen as the older woman worked. It were three rooms in total a bedroom a bathroom and the main entrance room that was also a kitchen. The apartment was competently furnished albeit almost everything was miss-matched. Just the plates sitting in the sink were different colors and materials. The only unusual piece of furniture in the apartment was a almost pristine sewing machine and table. A few shelves hung on the wall in front of it with a robust selection of threads, ribbons and other textile accessories Viktor couldn't name. And a bigger box of fabrics sat underneath the table next to a small stool, that was presumably pulled out when the machine was in use.

Viktors ears twitch as he heard the doctors footsteps exit the bedroom ‘’I removed the bullet, dressed up the wound and gave her some pain killers. I’m about 83% sure the bullet didn't hit anything vital but if she starts spitting blood call me back up.’’ She said with a huff wiping the sweat from her brow with her sleeve.

‘’She?’’

‘’Yeah you know, in there‘’ gesturing to the room behind them with her thumb.

Viktor blinked a few times brown furrowing in confusion, he opened his mouth about to counter her but the doctor interrupted him seeming to be in a hurry.

‘’She’s stable for now but you should still monitor her. I have a few more stops to make tonight but if she gets worse ill probably be able to make time to come back… probably’’ And with that she was out the door

Viktor stood in the kitchen for a moment contemplating the medic's words. He peaked into the bedroom and he saw Ace lying on the bed near the window wearing a pair of pajamas while his old bloody clothes slung over a the back of a chair, along with what looked some old bandages. It was much clearer to see now that the medic had not been lying.

He retreated back to the kitchen slumping down on by the table as he furrowed his brows. He had always thought there was something off about the kid. He looked remarkably young for a man of 20 and his voice was light and raspy. He could have just been lying about his age. Viktor had raised the the thought to Atlas once but was assured he didn't need to worry about it. He tried not to think about it, he wouldn't be the only teenager in this line of work thats for sure and besides he or she? Had always done their job well for the most part. And it wasn't really any of his business. He had enough to worry about. But he couldn't stop wondering why. why was she here, doing this job. why was she pretending to be a man. Didn't she have a family or something.

He was brought out of his thoughts by a loud thump. Like someone had dropped a sack of potatoes on the ground. Peeking back into the bed room there he was sprawled out on the floor the tip of his tail swishing quickly back and forth in frustration. H-she was trying to push herself up from the ground but couldn't quite manage before it became to painful. Lying on her side holding her ribs, her eyes looked bleary as she noticed Vikor reaching down for her. Viktor gently lifted her up and placed her on her bed. He was about to stand up and leave when a weak hand gripped his forearm.

‘’Jeg vil ikke være alene… jeg er redd’’

He gently tried to shake her off but she was persistent

‘’Nei … morfar…’’

She was completely out of it. Slurring her words and sniffling? He’d never seen her cry. He’d never really seen her show any other strong emotion than erratic glee.

‘’Kan du lukke vinduet?’’

She limply gestured towards the open window to the left. He looked back at her and she seemed almost scared of it. He slowly made his way over and closed it, it seemed to make her more at ease. Victor slowly made his way to the door but was interrupted again

‘’Ikke dra fra meg!’’

She was openly crying now and reaching for him. He sighed and pulled up a chair and sat beside her. She relaxed back into bed.

‘’Kan du synge noe?’’

He thinks she was asking a question by the tone.

‘’Sleep naov, ask later.’’

She looked at him for moment but eventually responded

‘’Det går fint. Så lenge du ikke drar.’’

She closed her eyes and rested her hands between the pillow and her head. She almost looked like a child. Sighing as he looked out the window he though he’d keep an eye on her for a few hours before leaving, and maybe he could confront her about I tomorrow. Then again he didn't wasn't to deal with whatever drama that might cause. He should probably just act like it didn't happen. Maybe he could push her to quit, she had to just have run away from home right. He’d just have to get her to run back. But what if hse didnt have anywhere to run back to, he tried not to dwell on it. This wasn't a place fro her. Åse grunted as she shifted on the bed, her wound clearly bothering her. She looked pitiful.

‘’No place…’’ he muttered softly

A translation of Ace's dialoug at the end:

‘’Jeg vil ikke være alene… jeg er redd’’ - ''I don't want to be alone… I'm scared.''

‘’Nei … morfar…’’ - ''No… Grandpa…''

‘’Kan du lukke vinduet?’’ - ''Can you close the window?''

‘’Ikke dra fra meg!’’ - ''Don't leave me!''

‘’Kan du synge noe?’’ - ''Can you sing something?''

‘’Det går fint. Så lenge du ikke drar.’’ - ''It's fine. As long as you don't leave.''

Authors note: Ive mentioned before that Viktor reminds Ace of his grandpa. They have the have the same body type and bright red fur. And while being very sweet to his family, Ace's grandpa could be similarly grumpy and quiet to other people. In Ace's pain killer addled mind he probably remembered some time in his childhood when his grandpa took care of him when he was sick and confused Viktor for him. Aces grandpa was also liked to sing, which is why Ace makes that request.

I imagine Aces grandpa sounding like Alf Prøysen who is a Norwegian musician among other things. He is probably best remeberd today for the children's music and books he wrote. There are some reference's to his songs and stories in the title card.

I hope i managed to catch all the spelling mistakes and fix up any weird wording lol.

THEY’RE SO CUTE

I cackled at #2 like Rosemary’s ⚫️〰️⚫️ is amazing Lmaoooo

Porcupine and a honey badger

It’s good to see you back 🤧 and thank you for blessing us with the Maine nostalgia 🥹🥹

That animation WIP looks very yummy too 😤 the hair animation???

To all the lovely peeps who welcomed me back tysm 💜💜💜

It feels nice knowing ppl who I havent met irl also cared 😭💜

so lemme show u my animation wip:>

Oh and

*yeets a bunch of nostalgic Maine/Garret&Graham + my fanarts*

Imma post part 2 lol

Part 2

now for the lovely ppl who will be struck by my nostalgia:

@yanci-indigo @akosisab @ahhhh-118 @rudnitskaia @acesandocs @aghostnamedcalamity @tohot4u @mivanti03

Imma just drop this OC sketch of my boi mwhehehe

*In Walter White’s voice* Someone cooked here.

THIS KICKED ASS THO!!! Like the fighting scenes??!! I live for the manga style 🙇‍♀️ it’s amazing!!

I also love how they just ran for the hills at the end 😭😭 lmao

Can’t wait to see what you make next!!

Finally finished my first ever oneshot comic! Not really too deep of a story since I am again learning to make chapters before I work on Adam and Elizabeth's story ;). I highly recommend reading this zoomed in instead of scrolling.

The beginnings of one of the most dangerous men in early 1900s Chicago. Antonio and his crew are gonna climb their way to the top of the criminal underworld.

This was pretty fun ngl haha, even if it took like a month and the backgrounds were super lacking. Might continue this story or start with Adam and Elizabeth's chapter 1 next.

🩰🎀 Finished drawing Silvia Lovelace! 🎀🩰

It was a challenge for me to adapt Mau to the style of the Lackadaisy pilot, especially because my own artstyle is very different. But it turned out to be a very interesting and useful exercise. :3 Love the result. ✨

I have no excuses for this tho :D

THE LAD

✨Benjamin Footlight✨

Thank you to all who interacted with the recent pages of “The Rattlesnake and the Jester” your comments are so sweet 🥹❤️

In the meantime, while I work on the next page, here are some doodles I made a while back of Rocky and Maríanne

(Forgot to add this on the recent pages but Rocky Rickaby belongs to Tracy Butler of the Lackadaisy series)

I would like to know the most obscure and random Maríanne fun fact you can tell us, please!

Ooo, I shall give two! However, I’m not sure how obscure these facts are 🤷‍♀️

First fact:

I created Maríanne’s character while reading ‘Under the Devil’s Moon’ from @libras-interactives :> Her original name was Mariànne Paola, she played the trumpet, and was born in Cancun!

Second fact:

When developing her further, I wanted her attributes to be similar to a rattlesnake. Shows her connections back to her brother and his gang. Especially when it finds its way back to her.

I think these two images compared to one another prove my point:

Adding further on to this connection she carries around a rattlesnake tooth, which was given to her by her brother. Her brother attained it after a rattlesnake attacked a bully that was beating him up. Both Marí and her brother see it as a symbol of luck and protection.

Although the glasses was more of a fun idea to insert something of myself onto my character, it added more to these parallels since snakes are known to have poor eyesight lmao 😭

Despite her shitty eyesight, Maríanne is always wary of her surroundings when she feels threatened or tense, or any feeling of discomfort. She’ll literally sit in awkward position where you see half of her body and face.

Her logic: How can someone ambush you when you already have them in your sights? 😎

…😭 Okay Marí

Maríanne also has a “minor pet peeve” with birds (it’s not a phobia, she swears 😀)

I went on a bit of a tangent but thanks for the ask Calamity!! I always appreciate when people ask about Maríanne ❤️🥹

THE RATTLESNAKE AND THE JESTER PAGE 5-6 🐍🍎🎪🎭

Page 3-4 - Page 7-8

THE LEGEND RETURNS!!!

Omg this is so cute tho, like the colors, the shading, the character interactions are freaking adorable too🥹🥹

MORDECAIS LIL SMILE AND HIM BEING A DAAAD 😭😭😭❤️

The latest issue of The Caturday Evening Post! ✨

Special edition for @aghostnamedcalamity ✨💖✨

I’m going on a trip so there’s gonna be a bit further delay with the next pages of ‘the Rattlesnake and the Jester’ comic, hopefully I’ll have it done around early June or so 🥲

I’m the meantime, I decided to introduce you guys to a new LackaOC :> it’s a friend of Maríanne and her brother since the start of the Rattlers!

Meet Delilah Everlorn

Little facts:

- She’s from the UK ✨

- She taught Maríanne how to box (her father taught her, but she claims she’s self-taught)

- Cuts her own hair

- Born on October 29th, 1897

- Her design is based on a Scottish Fold

Hope you like her :>>

I want to give Ace a hug after reading this! Poor Ace🤧

Art-wise: holy shit what you drew is amazing, the fear in his eyes and how she is just trying to reach for the knife, is such a very well drawn dramatic scene omg! Like I feel tense from looking at it!

You did awesome 🔥

Despite zzanimazz being deactivated i will still answer the questions they sent me. I hope they can see this wherever they are🫡

CW: physical and emotional abuse mention below

Desire: What's one thing your OC wants more than anything in the world? Are they open with that desire? Why or why not? What would they do to fulfill it?

Ace isn't really ware of what he wants, he doesn't really think about it long enough to come to a clear conclusion. In reality he just wants to be accepted and understood by someone, anyone really. But he doesn't think thats ever going to happen. She has a bit of a defeatist streak going on that she pushes down by living his life without regrets or shame. Part of that is also subconsciously acting weird and pushing people away. Because the pain of being rejected by someone he actually cared about hurts more than just telling himself that hes never going to have the kind of conection he craves. Most of the way she deals is either by denying or not thinking about it.

Mistake: What's the worst mistake your OC ever made? What led to them making it? Have they been able to fix it? How have they moved on?

Ace has made a few major mistakes though she is a bit to stubborn to openly recognize them as mistakes. One is running away from home. He subconsciously regrets it but if he admitted that, to himself it would be like admitting defeat. One she can however clearly see was a mistake was starting to work under her first boss. He was emotionally and sometime physically abusive. And was taking advantage of the fact that she had no life experience and that she was homeless. As to how she fixed it…

CW: visual depictions of choking and implications of murder via stabbing under the cut

Trying out something a bit different with this one. More dramatic lighting and pose. If anyone has any suggestion on improvement feel free to share! The line art is intentionally very sketchy and unfinished to add to the disorientation of the moment. Also avoided adding her eyebrows for similar reasons.

OMG THIS IS ABSOLUTELY GOATED 🔥

The charcoal touches?? The shading??? It looks so dynamic!! 😆😆

Brother got lost yet again lmaoo

btw gonna work on the one with Rocky, Mordecai and Viktor next

Would Mari Apple (ponified Marianne) get along with Apple Jack? Lol

:D !!❤️

Well I think regular-Maríanne and Apple Jack would get along. Maríanne appreciates kind, honest, and hardworking people. Would see Apple Jack as a voice of reason.

But Marí Apple….

Nah. There’s a reason they don’t talk about her.

She’d be good friends with Discord tho 😭

What makes Marianne nostalgic?

YIPPPEEEE A QUESTION!

Thank you for the ask!! 🥹 I love answering stuff about Maríanne!! ❤️

It’s the sounds of train whistles, violins, and the bustling traffic.

Seeing cactuses, sunflowers, snakes, large open fields of swamp, and boats.

The taste of apples and stale bread

They remind her of her life on the road, when she lived back in New York, and her childhood!

…Well they only remind her of the good parts, at least.

I NEEDED THIS 😭😭

he is a mermaid now!!! and im just really proud of the background.

could be considered an animatic

I guess

didn’t get around to finishing it so some stuff is more detailed then…others

AHHHH Maríanne looks so adorable in your style!!!🥹❤️🥹

You did a great job with yours, and everyone else’s OCs (all looking amazing, as usual💅)

Calliope looks so cute! Honestly my favorite feature to see on a character is a tooth gap, I find them so cute and pretty! :O ❤️

G'day mates!

Haven't posted in a while but thought I might as well showcase some practice sketches of other's Lacka-oc's/ Lackasona's!

Maura Venza belongs to @rudnitskaia

Marianne Villanueva belongs to @ahhhh-118

Lacrimosa Ambrose belongs to @samantha-and-her-chaotic-desires

And finally, Calliope Cairns belongs to yours truly

Planning on drawing more Lacka-oc headshots in the near future (hopefully)

Have a wonderful day/night!

Amaya Flecher

A little RoMaunce for the light of my life @rudnitskaia

Had to dig through my oldest childhood memories to harness the powers of love. kudos to you if you recognize the scene I tried recreating!

Hope you like it, my beautiful honey bun 🥺

AHHHHH!

Lots of practice for my future Lackadaisy Fan Comic ✨🤸 (I mean LOTS of sketches)

TW : Guns/weapons

PANELS!!!! 🖼️

Reference at last panel: (smth like this)

Her gun! (It has a silencer on)

William Humble's anatomy 💪

(He's hard to draw dayum 😭)

Lots of Character Designing ✏️

I have to look other's OC so that I can't copy any of them huhu. Also young Amber RAHHHH!!! (Smol boi lmao)

I'm still writing each of their character background and the main plot of the comic yeyyy.

(Ofc I'm not going to spoil anything MWHAHAHHAHAHA. Only random scribbles. Hopefully I won't spoil them ahha)

Ok that's all besties byeeee!!!!

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Lackadaisy X One Piece crossover??!! HELL YEAH!!

The Zoro stance with Adam is amazing! It looks so dynamic and ITS COOL AF! >:D

THE LACKADAISY... THE LACKADAISY IS REALLLLLLL!!!!!

A bootlegger farmgirl and her personal aide walk into the Lackadaisy speakeasy, the girl carries with her a new product, a bright red liquor. They are going to find a buyer tonight, and the hour is still young.

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Back on my Red Anise Runners art after a while of making private art and figuring out things. I really enjoyed this new style and now I got an idea of how it works, I am gonna try doing some of the main Lacka cast in this style.

very much inspired by Disco Elysium.

… @officiallyzzanimazz I did it. 🧍‍♀️

Introducing:

Marí Apple

She’s the distant cousin that the Apple family refuse to talk about.

i tried the tracy style. not too bad for my first time i think. and yes it was very much necessary for her to be this thicc. its fun.

ITS HEREEE YAYYYY!!! Thank you for answering my questions and drawing them out🥹❤️ they always come out beautifully and are always such a joy to read! ❤️❤️

I love how punny Mau is, we stan Pun Queen 😤😤 it’s a fantastic way to ex-spresso (Mau does it better than me 😭😭) and poor Mr. Montgomery he looks distressed 😭

AND A MARÍANNE CAMEO????? >:O She looks amazing in your style 🥺❤️ and yes she’s loves those cheesy puns and will try to do some herself (emphasis on ‘try’)

Part 3/3, number 70 from that question list, asked by @ahhhh-118!

...one must really have an eternal patience to bear Mau. x)) And I'm eternally grateful for your asks and your patience for me, my dear @ahhhh-118! I think I improved my skills much while working on this series, and it all thanks to the opportunities and inspiration you gave me. ✨💖✨

Montgomery Pirozhanskii belongs to my beloved husband @lansayn ✨ Maríanne Villanueva belongs to my friend @ahhhh-118 ✨