I aint spoiling anything for those people who haven't watched the new life series yet (but srsly, why are you here and not watching? Go and watch it!) But lemme just say...

OH HOW I'VE MISSED THE CHAOS!! MY STARVING SOUL HAS BEEN FED!!

yknow, seeing all these announcements of a new season of life series, as well as rats smp 2 coming up made me realize that for the past year, i have been STARVING!! like, i have no idea how i managed to stay calm all this time... and now, i'm gonna be FED!! and not just with Life series, but Rats smp as well?! this is a whole BUFFET for me!!

sorry for not being active... the next L.I.F.E. Team introduction is scar (vex), but I'm having trouble with his costume so it's taking longer than i thought... so have this for now...

i give to you a short glimpse of Grian's backstory to how he became The Architect.

A Hero's Beginning (part 1 of ??)

Grian didn't know how long he had been walking for, but he thinks it must've been hours now if his aching feet were any indication. If he’d have known that running away would've led to him becoming lost, tired and hungry then he would've planned this a little bit better.

Oh, who was he kidding? If he’d have stayed in that dreadful place any longer he never would've escaped in the first place. And who knows what else they were gonna do.

No. Running away when he did was the best decision he could've made.

At least I was able to pack some stuff. Grian thought to himself, adjusting the strap of the worn out cloth bag slung over his shoulder. He wasn't able to bring much— who knows what sort of tracker they put in his belongings— but hopefully a handful of cash and some spare clothing would help him survive until he can settle somewhere safe.

Grian doesn't really know where he’s going so he just began to follow the first road he comes across. Eventually, he comes across what appears to be a highway in an open plains. It wasn't a busy one, just a few cars every now and again, but following it would hopefully lead him to a town or a city.

Hopefully I can find someplace to rest. My feet are killing me! He grumbled in his mind.

Grian continued to follow the road, making sure he sticks a good distance away from the actual road unless he wants to get run over by a car. The thought of waving down one of the passing cars to ask for a ride has crossed Grian’s mind a couple of times, and every time, he shuts it down. No sane person would just give a random guy on the street a ride in their car.

The sun was high in the sky when Grian heard a car horn behind him. Looking back, he saw a car slow down parallel to him. Feeling wary, Grian kept his distance and got ready to run if needed, although he didn't think he’d get far with how much his feet and legs were aching.

The passenger window rolled down to reveal the concerned face of a pink haired woman. Beside her, a man with dark brown hair leaned over to look at Grian, brown eyes scanning him from head to toe.

“Hey, are you alright?” The woman asked, her voice light and kind.

Unsure of the two’s motives yet, Grian kept quiet. The woman continued, “We saw you and thought you might need some help.”

“Yeah, man, why’re you walking in the middle of nowhere?” The man asked.

Grian struggled to think of an excuse. Obviously he can't just tell them the truth— they could be spies sent by them for all he knew— but he couldn't think of a believable story, his tired body making it hard to think. Thinking about his aching limbs made him more aware of just how hungry and thirsty he really was. Great.

The woman seemed to notice Grian’s hesitance and quickly waved her hands. “Oh, you don't have to tell us if it bothers you,” she assured him. “We were on our way back to Nexus from a vacation when we saw you, and we’re wondering if we could give you a ride.”

Nexus.

Grian perked up at that. “Nexus?” He repeated, hope evident in his voice. “As in, Nexus City?”

“Yeah,” the man confirmed. “You headed there, too?”

Grian thought for a moment, his gaze flicking to the road ahead. He heard about Nexus City. The largest city this side of the continent, and a perfect place for someone like him to blend in and lay low. Hopefully, they won't have much of an influence there as well.

But…

Looking up at the couple before him, Grian could tell they were genuinely nice people. But one could never be too safe.

Grian felt the familiar hum at the back of his mind as he dived into the couple’s minds. He didn't dive too deeply into memories, just deep enough to get the information he wanted. It took all of two seconds to find out that these two were not associated in any way with them.

After confirming it, Grian looked back at the couple, who was patiently waiting for his response. Getting a ride to the city would save him time, and could also give him time to rest his feet. He just had to know one other thing…

“Are you sure giving a complete stranger a ride is safe?” Grian asked the couple. “I mean, I could be a bad person for all you know!”

“Are you?” The man asked, raising an eyebrow.

“No…?”

“Then you’re fine,” was all the man said before leaning back out of view. “Now, do you want a ride or not?”

The pink haired woman smacked the man’s shoulder. “Be nice, babe.”

Grian thought about it. He didn't find any evidence that these two were bad people, and getting a ride to Nexus City will be more beneficial for him. So without another thought, Grian nodded.

“Sure.”

The woman beamed. “Great! Hop on!” She called before turning on her seat to open the back door. Once Grian was inside, the man began driving again.

The ache in Grian’s legs and feet were more prominent now that he’s sitting down and he couldn't help but sigh in relief at the chance to rest. Looking ahead, Grian decided it wouldn't hurt to at least introduce himself to the nice couple.

“Thanks for the ride. I’m Grian, by the way.”

The pink haired woman looked back at him with a wide smile. “Nice to meet you, Grian!” She exclaimed before gesturing to herself and the man. “I’m Lizzie, and this is Joel.”

my brain has once again thought of stuff so i'll just drop these here before it could consume my mind any further...

here we go :')

a crossover between the life series and genshin impact where the watchers are unknown entities that feed on chaos, fear and negativity. the extent of their powers are unknown, but they supposedly could influence events or happenings in Teyvat either by using the natural world or influencing someone to do their will (for example, martyn). they thrived during the archon wars, but since the fall of khaenriah, they've had less and less chaos and fear to feed on as the time goes on. the knowledge of their existence eventually faded until only a select few (and several very curious individuals) know of them.

eventually, the Watchers have grown desperate to feed, so they created special domains where they put the life series members in various death games on multiple occasions. (these are basically just the different seasons of the life series, except no one actually dies.)

that's all i'm sharing for now cuz this has actually taken root inside my brain now... :')

L.I.F.E. Team Introduction #1

Status: Hero

Power: Mind's Eye

The Architect is the first ever hero to emerge in Nexus City. No one knows where he came from, and no one really cares, as long as Architect continues to protect the city and its citizens from danger. He is one of the founders and the leader of the well known LIFE Team.

The Architect is an excellent fighter, and an even greater strategist. His power allows him to move objects with his mind, and to use those objects to construct what he needs. And with his ability to fly thanks to his wings, he can control the battlefield and build what is necessary to ensure the LIFE Team's success. Many have speculated that he might have some sort of telepathic ability, but there is no evidence to back this up. And if he isn’t using his powers to build, he's using it to move his throwing daggers across the battlefield. His pinpoint accuracy can be enough to take down any enemy.

He is also an excellent leader to the LIFE Team, as his teammates respects him and one look is all it takes for them to know what his next strategy is. The Architect's strategies have always brought the Team to victory. He has been a beacon of hope for the citizens of Nexus City from the very beginning, and now with the rest of the LIFE Team, many can look forward to a safer future.

But every hero has his origin, and the Architect's may not be what most would imagine.

incoming proper character reveal! who could it be? 👀

In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, a team of extraordinary individuals has emerged from the shadows to protect their beloved Nexus City. Each with their own unique abilities, they form an alliance known as the L.I.F.E. Team — a group of heroes and vigilantes that stand against threats both seen and unseen. Come meet the legendary figures that shape the future of this world:

here's a lil quick sketch i did of the LIFE Team logos. some might get edited or tweaked a bit, or changed entirely, i'm not sure yet. anyways... any guesses on which logo is who?

(also, the way these are ordered is the same way the poems are ordered... so, left to right, the frst one goes with the poem "mind over matter..." and so on... so you can already tell which logo and poem is who, and also their powers... i think)

more drawings soon! (this time, of the characters)

But don't expect much, cuz i suck at drawing people.