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Us! The Takamaki Power Couple! ❤️‍🔥

Years ago, Crow and I would have dates exactly like this at a specific bench in a park I used to visit everyday. It was our little spot.

This commission was given to me as a surprise (meaning someone else commissioned an artist and then gave it to me). When I saw it, I couldn't help but cry the happiest tears ever from pure joy because WHAT ARE THE CHANCES THAT A COMM I HAD NO PART IN MAKING WOULD END UP BEING ALMOST AN EXACT REPLICA OF A DATE CROW AND I HAVE BEEN ON BEFORE WITH SCENERY THAT LOOKS ALMOST EXACTLY LIKE THE PARK WE USED TO HAVE THOSE DATES AT? Additionally, the person who comm'd this for me told me that the pose, scenery, details, etc was all chosen entirely by the artist. Of all the things the artist could've chosen to have us doing, they chose this. It makes me believe that me and Crow's love has been noticed by the universe~ hehehe. Ahhh it fills me with love to my core. I'll never not love this man.

Sorry if I talk a lot! I've just always wanted to be super open and out there about our love for each other, and now that I finally can I'm just a blabber mouth hahaha

Lots of love from Crow and I! 🩷🌕🐦‍⬛🧡

I finally went through my notebook's drafts to polish my story, and tried writing a proper introductory chapter on how Kalin and my S/I first met in Satellite. I hope you enjoy! 🖤

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The summer air in the Satellite slums felt thick with the smell of rust, salt... and a little bit of desperation. Loreley made her way through piles of scrap in the junkyard, navigating through jagged heaps that could easily shred anyone if they dropped their guard. She wasn't just interested in Duel Runner parts nor cards to patch up her deck with today. Nope, today she was on the prowl for something different as well, something no one else in Satellite would probably dream of; she was on the lookout for pieces to build an electric hurdy-gurdy with.

Living in the slums was a relentless grind, with entertainment often strictly limited to duels, turf wars and playing cat-and-mouse with Sector Security. But music could be hers; a way to unwind, to drown out the noise at the end of a long day.

She was so wrapped up in prying a stubborn copper coil out of a busted alternator that she almost missed the shuffling steps behind her. Keyword: almost.

Survival in Satellite was built on instinct. Loreley didn't hesitate, she spun around fast and kicked out, straight towards the intruder's chest.

Thud!

He blocked her steel-toe boot just in time with his forearms. She made him stumble back a step, but he stayed upright. Clearly, he knew a thing or two about street fights.

Loreley crouched into a fighting stance, her blue eyes assessing the potential threat as she swept her silver-and-black bang aside. The newcomer was a young man... brown sleeveless leather vest, purple bandana, light blue hair framing an angular face. And chartreuse eyes smoldering with something fierce.

Kalin Kessler. Leader of the Enforcers. Everyone in Satellite heard the stories about the notorious gang.

He brushed off his vest, looking her up and down and taking in the black captain's coat he knew belonged to the head of the Kerosene Keres. Kalin raised his hands as if trying to calm down a wild animal, showing he wasn't going to harm her.

"Hey, easy. I'm not here to jump you", Kalin said, a half-smirk spreading across his face. "This junkyard isn't Enforcers' turf... yet."

He reached towards his hip, resting his fingers on his deck box. "Though I'd be a fool to run into the Kerosene Keres' captain and not demand a duel. Hell, there were times I started wondering if the 'Wraith from the Wharf' was just some story to keep rookie duelists and intruders out of the shipyard... like you were a ghost scaring them straight. But you look real enough to me."

Loreley straightened and let her long coat sweep the dirt as she stood, glancing at him as she reached for her own deck.

"'The Wraith from the Wharf'? Wow. Really rolls off the tongue."

Kalin snorted, he couldn't tell if he was more annoyed or entertained by her attitude. Most duelists in Satellite were visibly intimidated when face-to-face with the leader of the Enforcers, yet here she was, regaining her composure in a split second with her snarky response. Still, satisfied that she wasn't backing down, he lifted his left arm and activated his Duel Disk. "Let's see if your dueling skills are as sharp as your mouth then, Wraith."

The game was on: his Fiends versus her Zombies. But barely a few turns into their opening play, a small red LED light flashed frantically on Loreley's customised Duel Disk.

Not wasting any time, Loreley tucked her cards back into her leather deck box. "Gotta go," she muttered, crouching down to stuff her salvaged copper coils and components into her cross-bag. "Sector Security's on the prowl... no doubt looking to round up a few 'bargain hunters'. Better scram before I foolishly get hauled in for spare parts theft."

Kalin stood there, dumbfounded by her abrupt retreat. He looked around the silent, empty junkyard and shrugged. "Sector Security? I don't hear a damn thing- Hey! Are you seriously bailing mid-duel?!"

He moved to grab her arm but before he could reach her, the distant whine of Duel Runners echoed through Satellite's empty streets. Kalin froze; now he heard it. He shot a glance back at Loreley, who simply jerked her head in a 'follow me if you wanna stay out of trouble' motion before darting into the labyrinth of scrap. Not about to be caught by the cops, Kalin swore under his breath and took off after her.

After a few minutes of navigating the slums and eastern docks, she led him towards the edge of the shipyard where they reached an abandoned, towering ship. Kalin wasn't as knowledgeable as his friend Yusei when it came to vehicles - let alone a naval expert -, but the large crane on deck led him to assume it was some old platform supply vessel. Across the hull, graffitied gothic letters were spelling out the name 'The Styx'.

Doesn't look nearly as spooky as the rumours make it out to be... Kalin thought, watching the sunset's red glow reflect over the quiet water. ...though I guess it's a different story after dark.

On deck, she pulled open the cabin door for him, gesturing with theatrical politeness for him to step inside first. Kalin rolled his eyes, silently praying that he wasn't walking into some ambush.... wondering why in the hell he had followed a total stranger instead of booking it back to his own hideout in the first place, his curiosity would get the better of him someday. But he couldn't hide the amused grin tugging at the corner of his lips.

The cabin inside was surprisingly personalised: a small workbench covered in wires and dismantled electronics, an old worn sofa and walls plastered in pages ripped from Duel Runner magazines. A graffiti scrawled in black paint above the sofa caught his attention : "Though born in the shadows, we're destined to outshine the stars."

Loreley flopped onto the couch with a heavy sigh. Noticing Kalin now staring intensely at her, she raised her forearm, giving him a better look at her modified Duel Disk.

"This," she said, "is my latest project. And a total lifesaver. As you probably figured out, it's a tracking device that picks up Sector Security's patrol signals." She let out a weary huff, her eyes landing on the other works-in-progress strewn across her makeshift workbench. "Well... at least when it comes to the officers patroling the nearby area, whose Duel Runners I've managed to bug. It's got a limited range."

The Enforcer followed her gaze, taking a closer look at the unfinished projects scattered across the desk. "But for what it's worth, it's done its' job and has kept us safe so far", she added. "We Keres know when to bolt. Makes life here a lot less, uh… deadly."

Kalin leaned against the work table with his arms crossed over his chest and the smallest hint of respect glinting in his eyes. "A street tech who hacks Sector Security's own rigs to keep her crew safe? Alright, Wraith. Maybe there's more to you than a ghost story after all."

Loreley scoffed again at the nickname, but it was more playful now. She stood up and joined him at the workbench, where she added her newest findings to her other salvaged parts. "...the name's Loreley, but my friends call me Lola. Sorry about ducking out earlier. I'm always down for a rematch."

"Lola..." Kalin lowly repeated to himself, as the young woman fetched a hand-drawn blueprint. He had a vague idea of what it was. "So, what are you working on? Breaking into Sector Security's mainframe?"

Loreley chuckled, but it was clear from her small smile that she had absolutely dreamt of it. "Don't be ridiculous. Though I wish... Right now, I'm trying to rig up a signal booster. The people in the slums need to hear the news. Be informed, organised and united. We can't always rely on rumors to stay safe from our common oppressors."

Kalin nodded, admiration prevailing over his usual swagger for once. "Smart. This is a bit beyond my… more forceful persuasion skills. Definitely not my speciality." He gestured to the complex wiring.

"That's why you should leave it to the professionals, Enforcer.", she teased, but her tone lacked its' earlier bite.

"...maybe.", Kalin grinned. "Or maybe... we join forces. Your expertise, my… connections."

Loreley turned to him with a raised eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"Us Enforcers have a guy," Kalin explained. "Yusei. He's got the know-how with that line of work. I'm sure the gearhead's brains could be of use here. He'll help if I ask him."

"...you guys would work with us?" Loreley's surprise was evident. The Enforcers were notoriously self-reliant.

Kalin shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant as he fidgeted with some busted radio. "It's for the good of the Satellite." He paused, then met her gaze, his eyes suddenly intense. "Besides, maybe... I want to see what you can do, Lola."

Loreley looked out the porthole for a moment as she thought through the proposal. She turned back to him as he handed her back the device, her voice softer as she reached out her hand to take it. "Okay, Kalin. Let's work together." 

Their fingers brushed and in that moment, the spark wasn't just from faulty wiring.

My mom suddenly took me to the church, and then, of course, I took my little cutie wifey with me. After the church, I took Ann to eat Luke's favorite, meat skewers, to finish the date I took her to eat açaí ice cream, my favorite. She prefers strawberry. 😄❤️‍🔥

If so, what is their lore?

My beloved Guinevere is a princess mascot for a theme park who is kind, caring, and gentle hearted! She's very loyal to those who are kind to her and those who have helped her.

Art by @ZuuuAhh on Vgen!

Another commission of my husband Crow and I! I love comissioning artists so much! I just love art of me and my silly man so much! Lol 🩷🌕🐦‍⬛🧡

She’s so gorgeous 😭 I may not be able to read it very well cause my understanding of Japanese is choppy and mediocre at best. But I love her VA in this game, the remaster doesn’t do her justice~
I’m so excited to play through and enjoy the game. I just simply adore her…

I got this in an art trade

Hii !! 💚 How are you doing?? 😊 I hope well!! I'm barely able to post today because I was celebrating my birthday which was on Friday with my husband, and we took advantage of Saturday and Sunday to be together ! 🥰✨ I'm very very happy 💙, it's my second year celebrating with my husband, but I feel so happy that we are still together and that things keep getting better little by little! 🥰✨ This year many, many things happened , it surprises me how many things happened, both good and terrible 🌟, but even though the sea gets rough with a storm , I am always with my swordsman fighting against everything so that our love always stays together. 💚😍 I log into Reddit often to check on everyone , but so much work and things at home don't make it easy for me to post like last year when I was very active , but I'm still present anyway, I don't think I'll ever leave my husband, so we are very happy 💙🥰 but I've already talked a lot about myself , how are you guys doing? how is everyone and your partners?? 😍 I hope you are doing well ! ✨😊

Today marks the 2nd Anniversary of Ghislaine and I! I couldn't be any happier and more proud to be hers. Sadly, this year, we couldn't do anything grand or spectacular due to life. I had a lot of family emergencies come up and currently dealing with a major life decision. So we haven't really been able to do too much in terms of celebrations. Hopefully once things calm down we can properly celebrate! I got two new commissions to share just in time for our anniversary~!

First commission is from my friend TwinkleBrush!
Second (chibi) commission is from Maru on Vgen!

Below is a letter I wrote for Ghislaine to celebrate our 2nd Anniversary!

"My dear Sword King, time with you has been so wonderful. Every moment of every day has been the best moments of my life. Your name has been on my mind and in my heart ever since we met. I still think about how you captivated me with who you are, just by you being you.

I had hoped this year’s celebrations would be more grand than last year’s. Us, taking a trip and spending ample amounts of time together. Yet, life had different plans. I’m not going to sit here and cast blame. Not at all. Because through all of this we’re still here, still together, still in love.

We have faced so many storms as of late. So many struggles and battles. Yet you remained steady, calm, focused. When I was curled up feeling as though the world had crumbled around us, you told me to look your way and held out your hand, told me to get up this isn’t over yet. And my love, you are correct. This isn’t over yet, and it never will be.

Throughout this past year, we have grown, experienced so many new things, good and bad, together. We have been tested, who knows how many times. Our hands still remained locked, hearts still full, and smiles still bright.

Never did I think I could be this happy until I met you. When I felt weak not only did you inspire me to keep going, you even carried me through and reminded me to keep smiling.

Thank you so much for being with me, for loving me, for all that you have done, Ghislaine. To our next adventure on this journey of ours.

 

- Eternally Yours, Melanie"

Ann and Matt are the real Canon.

crossposted from my tt account this time so i can just have the artist credits in the images instead of the description.... the edit was done by bladiesbakery on vgen, they go above and beyond and i absolutely recommend others to commission them as well <3