Wanted To Try My Hand At Drawing Some AU Boys As Inspired By Their Canon :3c (rather Than Specifically

Rayne made an unofficial @bonelyheartsclub Killer already, but since it's not canon yeeeeet I figured I'd make my own for now :3c

In Killer's comics, he eventually leaves Nightmare, teaming up with Color!Sans from Othertale (who... I should learn more about and design a fan BHC counterpart for as well) to fight the "Bad Sanses." Now they've settled in the BHC verse with his two cats. His new name is River.

River has dedicated his time on the surface to helping others. He works as a firefighter (unless one of the canon BHC boys has this profession already) and volunteers, especially with disaster relief and teaching community self-defense classes.

Although River hopes for a peaceful life, he's still struggling with PTSD and hypervigilance. He's the kind of person who clocks every entry/exit whenever he walks into a room, and prefers to have his back to a wall at all times so he can't be snuck up on. His choice of clothing tends to be heavy-duty enough for some protection in a fight in case the need arises, including thick canvas pants and combat boots. River still has a deep distrust, even hatred of Nightmare, and it's hard for him to truly believe that the days of violence are all in his past now. He's developed a bit of knife anxiety -- seeing or handling one won't send him into a full-blown panic attack, but he can get queasy from it at times.

To deal with all of this, River has a pretty strict meditation and exercise routine. He likes working out with Blue and the more active Papyri, as there's safety in numbers and he enjoys the energetic company. He went through a period of near asceticism due to guilt, abstaining from anything that was for pleasure or indulgence, but he's finally coming out of his shell a little more and letting himself enjoy life again, eating junk food, taking naps, etc. in moderation.

In relationships, I'll die on the hill of Rahaf's "he's a very romantic guy" joke.  He can be over the top, but loves making his partner feel loved. 💖

Art trade with @grainey of them with Red from @bonelyheartsclub ! It was so much fun to draw! \O/ ☆

OC WEEK DAY 3: How does your character flirt? :3c

Reika’s flirting is, perhaps, rather typical. She expresses interest by being straightforwardly positive:

“It’s nice to see you~”

“That was impressive.”

“Thank you for spending time with me. It means a lot.”

And by paying careful attention to her object-of-affection’s mood, interests, etc. etc. and checking in with them about those things.

Granted, she acts this way towards most everyone she’s on good terms with, so it’s the very direct, warm eye-contact and gentle tone of voice that is intended to be ~meaningful.~ If she’s more confident about the other party being interested, there will be lingering glances, secret smiles, and the occasional touch on an arm or shoulder. :3c And then she’ll probably just tell them that she admires them a lot and would like to be closer – probably taking their hand and stepping very close when she does so >u>

Recent doodles~

@scrambledmeggys's incubus Sans and Red (Vanilla and Peithos) who uh, don't see eye to eye djsjxjjwnxn

Red offering one of his rings as a token of affection: "I got a skele-ton of these things, so it'd really help me out if you could take one off my hands."

And a masc-presenting Snyk! (Short for Snykolas)

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Fluff Alphabet for Kennyo: L-M-N-O-P

From this list!

Love Confession - How would they confess to their s/o?

A confession of love will be something Kennyo approaches with the utmost reverence, even solemnity. It may take him a long time, because as much as he loves his partner, he's reluctant to bind them to him with his feelings. When he's ready, though, he'll want to choose a beautiful and peaceful setting to give the moment the magic it deserves. Of course, if his lover confesses first, he has no choice but to speak his sincere feelings in return. Either way, he'll give his confession in a soft, serious voice, while he looks into his beloved's eyes.

"I love you. Thank you for everything you have done for me."

Marriage - Do they want to get married? How do they propose? What would the marriage be like?

Kennyo does want to get married, and he'll probably start thinking about the possibility of marriage as soon as he realizes that he's in love. However, he'll want to wait until he's secured peace for himself and his followers, so that his beloved and eventual family will be safe. He'll also want to wait until he is certain that his partner will have no regrets. At some point, he'll remember that nothing in life can be absolutely certain, and that he must trust his partner to act on their sincere feelings as well.

Like his love confession, he'll want beautiful, natural surroundings to create the backdrop for such an important moment. Then Kennyo will gently take his lovers hands in his own, holding their gaze with reverence in his dark eyes.

"I love you. No matter how many times I say it, it will never be enough to convey the depths of my feelings. But I want to keep saying it for all my days to come, so -- will you live on with me, and stay by my side?"

When he envisions marriage, he probably thinks of whatever a traditional Jodo Shinshu wedding ceremony would be in the Sengoku era. However, his beloved's happiness is more important to him than tradition, so whatever they want, he is happy to work towards making that dream come true.

Nicknames - What do they call their s/o?

At some point, Kennyo will probably find a flower or animal that symbolizes his partner's best qualities, and he'll use that as a nickname when he's being cute. In tender moments of a more serious nature, he'll opt for a simple, sincere "my love."

On Cloud Nine - What are they like when they are in love? Is it obvious for others? How do they express their feelings?

When Kennyo is smitten, it's obvious for anyone who knows him to see. Shingen, Ranmaru, and even Motonari knows what it means if they catch him spacing off, his dark eyes twinkling and a slight smile on his lips as he thinks about his beloved. If either Shingen or Motonari bring it up, he'll scowl at them and change the subject. If it's anyone else, including Ranmaru, he'll still change the subject, but it will be much more gentle.

Of course, he'll go out of his way to spend time with the person who has won his affection, coming up with excuses to help them with this or that, or asking for their assistance for whatever task that would keep them in close proximity. He might not be talkative during these moments, and he'll try to keep his expressions neutral, but he's secretly elated just to be around his love, and if he thinks they're not looking, he'll be smiling as he watches them. If they catch him, he's likely to blush and immediately turn around to busy himself with something.

PDA - Are they upfront about their relationship? Do they brag with their s/o in front of others? Or are they rather shy to kiss etc. when others are watching?

Kennyo is actually comfortable with light PDA. He'll hold hands, briefly stroke his lover's hair, or even give them a quick, chaste kiss on their hand or forehead in front of other people. Anything more passionate than that, though, will be safely in private.

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Ah... it's the boneman

And some self-indulgent fluff

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Fluff Alphabet for Kennyo: H-I-J-K

From this list! Instead of asks, I'm just doing the whole thing. :3

Honesty - Do they have secrets they hide from their s/o? Or do they share everything?

Kennyo struggles with emotional honesty when he's in pain. He's used to keeping sadness and worry to himself for a number of reasons -- leadership, culture, masculine expectation. Old habits die hard, and he also feels that he shouldn't burden his partner by exposing them to more of the darkness in the world. He doesn't like lying to his lover, however, so if they're persistent in asking, he'll eventually open up.

Kennyo doesn't really have anything in his past that he wants to keep secret, though in general, he often doesn't think to share things about himself unless he's asked.

Inspiration - Did their s/o change them somehow, or the other way around? Like trying out new things or helped them overcome personal problems?

Being with his partner reminded Kennyo of who he truly is, and in admiring their kindness and inner strength, he found he could no longer deny his own values. He feels he owes his redemption to them.

If his beloved has trouble recognizing their own virtues or worth, Kennyo will stop at nothing to help them see it, showering them with affection and praise, though he knows from experience that the journey to self-acceptance takes time.

Although Kennyo doesn't seek out novelty by nature, he's more than willing to try new things with his lover to see them smile. If there's something they want to try but are nervous, Kennyo will encourage them and be at their side, because he wants his beloved to be able to pursue any skill or experience that calls to them.

Jealousy - Do they get jealous easily? How do they deal with it?

Kennyo doesn't feel jealous over simple things. If someone else shows obvious romantic or sexual interest in his beloved, or if he notices his partner displaying such interest in someone else, he'll feel jealousy, but it will quickly turn into anxiety. He'll wait until he and his lover are in private, then quietly ask if he still makes them happy. How long it takes for the insecurity to pass depends on the circumstances. Since Kennyo has a hard time talking about his feelings and doesn't like conflict with his partner, he'll probably be avoidant when he's feeling his worst, especially if he's experiencing any flashes of jealous anger at the third party. As a Buddhist, he expects himself to let go of such feelings, perhaps more quickly than is strictly reasonable (though that's due to his especially high standards for himself).

Kiss - Are they a good kisser? What was the first kiss like?

Of course he's a good kisser. He's an ikémen. ;) Still, with such a gentle-hearted and naturally cautious man, the first kiss will be soft, shy, and a little uncertain, even if his partner is fully relaxed and eager.

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Dummies in love~! Ft. @scrambledmeggys​ very handsome and charming Mafia AU Boss and Red 😏💖 They all simpin! Might come back and clean these up more and add color later, but for now I’m still pretty happy with the sketches -^^-

Holy shit djsncnsnnxncnnc

N3 for Kenshin

Huhuhu~

Well, since it’s Kenshin’s birthday…

Happy birthday, sleepy bunny boy~

[edit, almost forgot: tired meme comes from here!]