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Sinking In

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When he's twenty-nine, Vali takes what was supposed to be a brief break from his circus, the spotlight, paparazzi, et al and travel incognito for a month or two. Unfortunately, "incognito" made him just another goddamn filthy gypsy in the eyes of a not terribly sane or nice lord whose territory he traveled through, and who did not hold with the existence, far less presence, of such scum.

A year and a half later, Vali escaped and, holding himself together with adrenaline and stubbornness, dragged himself back to some outpost of civilization and got someone to get hold of Serrouen to do something about the nest of CRAZY before they hurt anyone else aside from him and the twenty or so who died on the tower where the lord's guards put those they were done questioning.

This is about when it sinks in that yes, he really is out now.
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UsedRope's avatar
the colours of this piece are wonderful, and signify to me, evocatively, the different states of mind and body the character had to go through to reach this point.

from light to darkness, this piece shines, and the realization dawning in him is showing in his entire being, from his startled eyes to his hair.

wonderful piece, and wonderful storytelling, both visual and verbal.

would definitely like to see, and read more.