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some last minute valentines pin up of the mighty girls

absolutely BAWLING into my hands at the thought of caduceus, all alone at the blooming grove, leaving it for the first time to join the nein--panicking in the process, wanting nothing more than to go back home, panicking again and again and again--before realizing that he was exactly what the nein needed, and that he needed them just as much in return

shoutouts to Essek Thelyss who, seven years ago, didn’t have friends, barely had family (he trusted his brother but didn’t speak to him), who was cold and frustrated and selfish—who now has a family made up of his friends, who helps people he barely knows, who has reconnected with his brother such that they can rib each other without fear of the relationship souring, who has a home full of warmth and love.

shoutouts to Essek who is still awkward and abrasive at times, but who—even while living in secret—is more open and kind and willing to care.

I love him I love him

Essek approaching Vox Machina, heroes of legend. They don't know who he is. Even if they did know he was Essek and not Seth, they still wouldn't know why he needs to know that the Nein are safe. They don't know they're his family, that one of them is his partner. I'm fond of them, is all he can say.

He introduces them to his brother. His sweet baby brother, the only member of his blood family he truly loves. Verin, who's going off into hell (just like their father did) - but maybe, if these heroes know him, they might help him, they might protect him. Verin is far from the Beacons here; he has no second chance if he goes down.

Essek who once said, 'I haven't cared about anyone for the century I've been alive.' Essek, now aching with love, so much that he'll grasp at anything that could reassure him that his family are safe. Essek, having to let them all go: friends, brother, Caleb.

It was so much easier, back when he didn't care.

(He still wouldn't change a thing.)

Essek smacking Verin in the arm when he starts rambling about his helmet, Essek hissing “Verin, what the fuck was that??” as they leave, you can really tell the last 6-7 years hanging around Beau has rubbed off on him 🥺💕

Essek checking up on if the Mighty Nein arrived safely 🥹🥺🥹🥺

Mighty Nein couples + text posts

I say this as a primarily C3 only viewer (episode 20 of C2 and a smattering of C1 - I will get there one day!) - I found that episode so incredibly delightful and so fascinating to watch to see what Bell’s Hells would take from M9, especially when contrasted to their interactions with Vox Machina. 

Members of Vox Machina give them quests and bestow them titles and offer aid, but they don’t have the time or the space to dig into their motivations or relationships. They are stewards of Exandria, busy with a bigger picture and responsibilities. Contrast that with the Mighty Nein, who cook them dinner, invite them into their tower, and get straight to the heart of what’s weighing on them and what they emotionally need for this mission (yet still fully putting themselves first and prepared for sacrifice). They’re confident and secure in who they are and what they mean to each other and see through Bell’s Hell’s charismatic facade to find people who maybe just need a moment to evaluate what’s important to them as they go on what could very well be a one way mission. You can give them titles and responsibility, but if Bell’s Hells don’t actually believe in that or themselves, they will, like Fjord and Beau suggest, just end up as fodder.  

Anyway, there’s just something poignant and right about those from Vox Machina giving them responsibility and respect and those from the Mighty Nein giving them comfort and belief (and a night in a tower to just be). I just think that’s neat. 

HASHTAG LET ORYM BE A SILLY HIMBO 2024

(i may or may not be drawing this whole interaction cause goofy jealous dorian has my entire heart)

congratulations to the dorym enjoyers, may your little guys be blessed with the same domesticity the mighty nein are

Give em' Nein Hells! Print Available

For @kermit-coded Happy Birthday!!!

while it is funny to joke about, there really is something special to three separate couples (across two campaigns) confessing their love at caleb's tower, right?

and in a way, it's not surprising. widogast's nascent nein-sided tower is the culmination of months and months of work from caleb. he thought of every single nook and cranny. his love for his friends and family is built into every single inch (yes, even the eighth floor). it is a home. it is a refuge. it is filled with love. caleb built the tower with the intention of protecting his family after they were taken (before he even called them family- let alone friends). and it did. it protected them and sheltered them and let them express themselves.

is it any wonder every couple has felt safe and cared for and given the space to be able to share their feelings with the one they love?

anyway i love caleb's tower so much 🧡

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