Yeah, Whats Up With All The Squirrels? Do The Friends Do Squirrels ?

a wandering knight, drawn to the quiet of the forest. her touch may be a blessing or a curse.

I could talk extensively about how I think Vere represents hedonism, whereas Mhin symbolizes self-repression, and that’s why they’re both enemies and foils. And I will. 

Hedonism. In broad terms (and without getting into distinctions between axiological and ethical hedonism), it could be defined as the theory that describes the pursuit of pleasure and satisfaction of desires as the end goal of life. 

Good music, fine clothing, quality champagne, drawing, sex. Vere gives himself to everything natural to the soul without restraint. One may even argue that his predilection for suffering (and I quote, it is precisely suffering that makes MC’s soul “so irresistible” to him) may too be related to this. What is wallowing in sorrow but yet another excess of the heart? 

Vere is an ancient, supernatural being that seemingly exists purely through self-indulgence and physical demands. Hunger is a relevant theme to his character; he embodies both the primordial need for sustenance AND the fear of being preyed upon, a terror most animals —humans included— share. He craves what is authentic, and, despite his continuous teasing and lying, he is undoubtedly the most honest character so far in letting us know what he is and does. Vere is natural, raw, and, for now, unashamed. 

Now Mhin, to me, they embody the concept of resistance. We’ve seen how their fatal flaw states they will try to resist change at any cost. They’re a newcomer plagued by a curse they do not want, a monster that lives within them and they resent. If you look closely at their “monster forms” in the trailer, you may be able to appreciate that Mhin’s (along with Kuras’…chest…face thing) is the only one that seems to be crying. 

There seems to be a clear divide between Mhin’s human consciousness and the monstrous bird form that takes over them. This gap is insurmountable enough for them to feel as though their transformation involves a breach of emotional consent: they resist this metamorphosis, yet it happens violently regardless of their desires. This makes them repulsed by anything that side of them represents, sickened by what is inherent to them. 

If we consider Mhin’s constant rejection of natural desires in opposition to Vere’s embracing of them, it is easy to understand why they don’t get along. They are what the other despises the most, and have a disposition towards life so antinatural to each other that any chances of meeting in the middle are immediately discarded. 

This just makes me want to see more of them interacting together, though. 

That is all. 

"You don't know me. I'm not the same person anymore."

"That's okay. I'll get to know you again."

the old cistern beneath the flood control system

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V1 looks so animalistic

Cool !

v1, but spider

Happy belated birthday to lovely Mhin~ They’re taking a well deserved break.

Alternate version without shadows under the cut cause I always like it better

Happy birthday, Mhin!! 🩵 I saw they apparently feed stray cats, so I hope that means they're friends with all the cats

If I see anyone misgendering Mhin on their birthday of all days I'll eat you

✒️An ancient assassin cloaked in shadow and silence. Suokai moves with intent, kills with precision, and speaks only when necessary—if ever. Her presence alone is enough to still a room, and her name is spoken like a warning. No one knows who trained her. No one’s lived long enough to ask twice.

Me every time But also sometimes I'm this

A never ending cycle