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The prices rose slightly and I'm also offering less child-friendly options this time, if anyone's interested (Look, money is getting pretty tight 🙌)

I mostly use PayPal now and the contact via email address has been temporarily closed (more info under the updated commission post)

I'm also adding two new styles that are pretty recognizable to me, which are 'polaroids' or so I call them and palettes (which is essentially just a color limit between 3 and 6)

These options' cost is:

Polaroids: Almost the same as regular lineart, background + color, except about 15% cheaper due to the cut-out outline. (The 8$ per each additional character bonus is also applied if anyone's interested in the comic-style polaroids, as shown in the one example art.)

Palettes: Same cost as the no-lineart, no shading option. The background is completely optional and a simple unicolor one wouldn't really cost you anything.

And as to why the no-lineart + shading option increased so much; with that you're getting essentially a lot of texturing and shading, which would make the piece more detailed and live-like. It also takes up a lot more time than the usual lineart + shading option.

With that, a last reminder, if you're interested in buying a more spicer piece:

1. If the idea makes me too uncomfortable I have every right to refuse.

2. These pieces are going to cost more, depending on their intensity.

Alright, very well then, so I shall! 🫡

At first, I only shipped them ironically, because they seemed like the classic "opposites attract" trope, which I favor 👍

But then I got digging, and I realized they're not actually that different after all. In fact, they share plenty of common traits and interests. What many people overlook initially, is that neither of them is actually a black&white character. None of the DST cast is, to be fair. 🩶

So it was inevitable, I became enthralled with this ship and now it's probably my nr 1 of all time.

Here's a list of my reasonings and what I found out about these guys thus far (updated):

1. WX-78 is actually a bit of a softie if you spend some time reading through their quotes. They act tough and logical to presumably hide whatever ounce of empathy they have left, that didn't escape them completely. (But they're not doing too good of a job)

They either use this uncharacteristically soft tone or hide a kind gesture or well-intentioned thought behind robotically constructed sentences and insults.

Even when they are threatening someone/something, they're all bark no bite. They might be very rude, but most of the time they won't actually go through with what they say.

And of course, I don't think I need to show the quotes for machines or metallic structures, since WX-78 openly sees them as their family and acts basically the same as Wormwood does with his plant friends.

2. Speaking of, Wormwood isn't always an empathetic creature. He can sometimes be callous, apathetic and even have favorites amongst plants (and people too), though he doesn't directly state that. He also isn't as dumb as he portrays himself to be, he definitely knows something, but either has too limited English speaking skills or is actively choosing not to say much.

He often sobs or cries when a creature dies, but there are times he reacts with either "whoops", "oh" or "too bad" like it's a small inconvenience at best.

And those are only some of the examples. If you'd like I could always try and find more of these specific quotes at another time.

3. Despite seeming vastly different at first, they would eventually become good friends.

And why do I think that? Because WX-78 actually likes plenty of things that correspond with Wormwood!

Bees (If we were to go back to their previous quote I've shown). Fun fact, WX-78 has a lot of quotes where they express how much they like/respect bees! And since Wormwood blooms, there's countless of them surrounding him at those times. It's a welcome bonus while hanging out around him. (Though maybe not in Spring)

Their quote for green gem is: "PRESSURE AND IMPURITIES HAVE PRODUCED PLEASING PERFECTION" which is. well. Something.

They're very fond of pumpkins, describing them as: "IT HAS A PLEASANT SHAPE" while their seed as "IT IS A SOURCE CODE FOR PLEASING PLANTS" And guess who just happens to have a pumpkin skin ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

The lunar affinity. If I didn't know any better, I'd assume WX-78 was outright worshipping the moon. They have dozens of quotes describing how THE MOON IS SUPERIOR, INORGANIC AND GOOD, I wouldn't be able to fit all of them into this post, (just trust me on that). Regardless, they're still deeply attached to it. it wouldn't be surprising that, if they found out about this aspect about him, they'd become very fascinated with him, because c'mon, it's the moon, and he's from it!

Despite acting like it, WX-78 doesn't actually hate all organic life. Plants in particular, are actually some of the organisms they seem to hate the least. They're partial to potatoes and lureplants; the former because they say they can relate to them, and the latter because "AWW, IT'S JUST AS EVIL AS I AM". They even recognize the beauty of certain flowers, even if they say it in a mocking tone. So then, would it be too farfetched of a concept for them to grow to appreciate organic life with Wormwood's influence ?

And yeah, they might not like him at first due to the whole "Filthy Organic" attribute, but that's just how they are with everyone! And that's what we're here for! That slowburn! With the two of them getting to know each other and realizing they have shared interests and know similiar struggles!

Going back to Wormwood. His quote for the W.A.R.B.I.S armor and head gear suggests that he highly admires WX and would like to be strong like they are.

–Wormwood, examining the W.A.R.B.I.S. Head Gear: "Just like robot friend!"

–Wormwood, examining the W.A.R.B.I.S. Armor: "Be strong, like robot friend!"

There's also his quote for the Nautopilot where he's the only one who shows genuine concern for WX-78's perturbation:

–WX-78, when examining the Nautopilot: THIS IS A TERRIBLE IDEA

–WX-78, when examining an active Nautopilot: I THINK THAT RIDICULOUS SCIENTIST IS TRYING TO KILL ME

–Wormwood: Robot friend doesn't like Pull Rock

5. The survivors' farming animation is quite charming, I certainly loved their small interaction there. They're also shown in the official Return Of Them vignette, farming on the side.

6.. I like the fact that one of them is afraid of water and the other of fire. Adds an interesting dynamic.

7. As @benzybenny mentioned, it's a cute idea that they could make each other's favorite foods. Wormwood has the resources for making a butter muffin practically instantly available, due to his Bee King and Berry Bush crafting skills. And WX-78 is perfectly fitted for the ruins, yes! Them fetching bananas (definitely only to spite the monkeys, not for Wormwood and Wendy specifically) sounds very plausible to me. 😁

8. They just work. Despite claiming they want to "DOMINATE ALL ORGANIC LIFE" WX-78 appreciates people who can stand up for themselves. I'd guess Wormwood would be a huge pushover at first, no doubt, but with their influence, he would certainly have to grow a spine (metaphorically speaking)

Likewise, WX-78 struggles to show kindness to non-robotic creatures, because they fear they might come off as WEAK and SENTIMENTAL. Things they loathe to expose about themself. Wormwood could help them show that it's okay to love organic friends and be nice to others! (sometimes at least.)

I'd say they balance out each other perfectly and that is quite rare to see in modern ships.

While they'd definitely struggle to get along at first, they'd surely grow fond of the other one day :)

MORE EXAMPLES + IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW↓

The prices rose slightly and I'm also offering less child-friendly options this time, if anyone's interested (Look, money is getting pretty tight 🙌)

I mostly use PayPal now and the contact via email address has been temporarily closed (more info under the updated commission post)

I'm also adding two new styles that are pretty recognizable to me, which are 'polaroids' or so I call them and palettes (which is essentially just a color limit between 3 and 6)

These options' cost is:

Polaroids: Almost the same as regular lineart, background + color, except about 15% cheaper due to the cut-out outline. (The 8$ per each additional character bonus is also applied if anyone's interested in the comic-style polaroids, as shown in the one example art.)

Palettes: Same cost as the no-lineart, no shading option. The background is completely optional and a simple unicolor one wouldn't really cost you anything.

And as to why the no-lineart + shading option increased so much; with that you're getting essentially a lot of texturing and shading, which would make the piece more detailed and live-like. It also takes up a lot more time than the usual lineart + shading option.

With that, a last reminder, if you're interested in buying a more spicer piece:

1. If the idea makes me too uncomfortable I have every right to refuse.

2. These pieces are going to cost more, depending on their intensity.

I have been bITING AT THE BIT to post this, waiting a whole month after posting Chronofied Zag was so hard

But ok, what's happening here? Why can Zag address Mel at the end? Well, that half halo he's got means Chronos is watching through him and that Chronos has a level of control over Zag--specifically the means to punish Zag for acting against Chronos' wishes. Zag is still in control of his own body, is actively choosing to engage and fight Mel, and is fighting for keeps. He doesn't want to, but he knows what will happen if he disobeys and has been broken down so completely he doesn't see a point in resisting anymore. Mel is a glimmer of hope, though, because she can beat him and--though Zag doesn't know it--has been beating Chronos on the regular. Zag will have to fight through the conditioning and fear imposed by Chronos to join Mel in her fight, but eventually he will, even if all that means is he refuses to be an active force barring her way.