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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 1d

// gives you her

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 1d

// Arisia car is truly Arisia car now

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 1d

// Fixed dress color + name change

I need this SO bad I can't wait to play it

Reposted by ‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

// Commissioned a modder and heh

Figured I'd share the wip updates here too

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

to mind, lilac hues trailing down to her lap with a little smile as he laid onto it.

A gentle hand rested ontop of his head, giving it an affectionate rub.

A sign to tell him that she won't be going anywhere, anytime soon.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

Arisia may have no idea either, but she avoided the idea of asking about it since she knows that he isn't okay, and naturally she was giving him the courage to express it as much as he wanted.

A gentle squeeze to his shoulder before Shadow shifted into a different position that she didn't seem+

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 2d

Time and patience appreciated, needed. A shuffle closer to his comforter, face burying within the crook of her neck. Shakey breath inhaled and exhaled .

He doesn't even know what his trife is. Yet here it is, hindering him. Crippling him.

Body shifts, position adjusted, his head to now lay and +

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

She's just patient.

Naturally giving all the time he needs as the feline held him close, a little quiet hum coming from her.

She didn't want to push.

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

She's just patient.

Naturally giving all the time he needs as the feline held him close, a little quiet hum coming from her.

She didn't want to push.

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 2d

Arms just remaining upon his own lap, but his body inching closer as she pulls him in. No sounds, no reactions, no response from the ministrations, but all appreciated.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

By that point, Arisia held him close towards her. She leant down a little to plant a small kiss on the top of his head in silent reassurance before resting hers ontop, allowing her eyes to close.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

By that point, Arisia held him close towards her. She leant down a little to plant a small kiss on the top of his head in silent reassurance before resting hers ontop, allowing her eyes to close.

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 2d

An offer taken as he begins to lean against her, head resting against her shoulder, glazed over eyes just staring at the ground below him.

Silent but appreciative

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

Quietly, she took a seat next to him.

No words whatsoever, Arisia draped an arm over his shoulder. Silently giving him the offer that he can lean against her, if he wanted to.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

// I shall bless you with them in the meanwhile to help

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

Quietly, she took a seat next to him.

No words whatsoever, Arisia draped an arm over his shoulder. Silently giving him the offer that he can lean against her, if he wanted to.

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 2d

Dazed.
So dazed.

Can barely focus.
Everything incredibly foggy.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

// MY SHAYLAAAAA

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

// Commissioned a modder and heh

Figured I'd share the wip updates here too

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 2d

// I hope you'll feel better soon!

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

against his own.

It seemed like she had forgotten her fear of heights for the time being.

❛ I love you, Shadow. I don't ever want to lose you, so I'd hope not. ❜

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

He has no idea how much that answer meant to her.

In turn, she closed her eyes as both of her hands moved up to rest ontop of his own and she leaned into his warm touch, that smile of her own still was present.

❛ I know.. thank you. ❜

Arisia said softly, then she gently rested her forehead+

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 3d

A small yet warm smile, leaning in to kiss away one of those tears while the thumb of his hand upon her cheek brushed away the other. Silent once again, giving her that time to process, to realise what she has now and what can come in the future.

To her question, he nods, " Yes, I do. "

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

Arisia didn't say anything after that but there was a clear hint of sadness in her eyes, until the gentle contact made her look up to meet his gaze .

Those exact words made her pause on the spot, and she just looked at him.

Like really looked, as the realization settled in her mind. That came to+

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

her voice barely being above a whisper.

Getting emotional was not her initial plan, but it couldn't be helped when it all came crashing down at once.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

her as a surprise.

He was right.

Arisia blinked, then her vision started to blur up somewhat as fresh tears began to prick from the corner of her eyes, and then she smiled warmly.

❛ You really are.. d-do you think we'll get a chance to have a future together? ❜

She asked with innocent wonder,+

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

Arisia didn't say anything after that but there was a clear hint of sadness in her eyes, until the gentle contact made her look up to meet his gaze .

Those exact words made her pause on the spot, and she just looked at him.

Like really looked, as the realization settled in her mind. That came to+

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 3d

As she had done for him, Shadow remained quiet as the feline spoke. Red eyes to softly look at the one in his arms, internal frustrations towards the sister rising.

A hand to shift and rise, gently cupping Arisia's cheek, thumb brushing the fur.

" It must be difficult to deal with that. .

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

Arisia allowed him to speak, and for some strange reason... it caused some odd emotions that made her tense and her ears flopped.

❛ I think.. I lost some people too, but I can't remember what happened. ❜

There was a pause, and now she had a thoughtful expression.

❛ My parents, but.. no+

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

There was an audible purr, and she snuggled closer as her eyes closed in the process. Despite how she reacted at first, Arisa was starting to grow more comfortable now and less tense.

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 3d

Good. And yes, she can't escape now. Trapped in his arms.

Gently resting his head atop hers, quiet chirps.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

Arisia can already start to see that right now, especially since she has a hunch that she wouldn't be going anywhere anytime soon.

Burying her face into his chest, she nuzzled into it. Cat mode engage.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

matter how much I ask, Blaze doesn't tell me a thing. Not even what happened to them. I.. don't really remember them, or how they looked. She's the only family I have left. ❜

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

Arisia allowed him to speak, and for some strange reason... it caused some odd emotions that made her tense and her ears flopped.

❛ I think.. I lost some people too, but I can't remember what happened. ❜

There was a pause, and now she had a thoughtful expression.

❛ My parents, but.. no+

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 3d

A moment of just simply breathing, staring out the large windows of The Ark, before answering her question.

" Yes. She was my sister.

I was created to cure her of an incurable disease that kept her trapped here in space. "

Then, eyes close.

" But I failed.

The doctors and scientists couldn't +

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 4d

That had gotten her to peek up from where she had been hiding her face as Shadow spoke and the words made her eyes soften a little.

❛ …Maria? Was she your family? ❜

She asked gently, a name that had been new to her. It seemed like it was a touchy subject, so Arisia was rather careful with her+

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‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

Arisia can already start to see that right now, especially since she has a hunch that she wouldn't be going anywhere anytime soon.

Burying her face into his chest, she nuzzled into it. Cat mode engage.

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 3d

Fair. Though she'll quickly learn that Shadow mostly speaks through actions rather than words. And that translates to affection too.

Small, peaceful chirp.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

This earned a little squeak from her upon being pulled, and immediately she became bashful.

Clearly, she wasn't used to this yet.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

This earned a little squeak from her upon being pulled, and immediately she became bashful.

Clearly, she wasn't used to this yet.

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 3d

A small grumble before just grabbing her arm and pulling her close. She's now trapped in a Shadow cuddle

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

Noticing this, she brings herself over as offered, although reluctantly. The feline still keeps a distance since she doesn't want to disturb him too much.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

Noticing this, she brings herself over as offered, although reluctantly. The feline still keeps a distance since she doesn't want to disturb him too much.

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 3d

Eyes glancing over. He knows she’s there. Just gestures her closer

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

Lingering near by... curious. She wants to check up on him.

‍* ‍ ‍𝓢𝑁𝑂𝑊‍ ❄️ 𝓗𝐴𝐿𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁.ᐟ @winterelegance.bsky.social · 3d

Lingering near by... curious. She wants to check up on him.

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 3d