Scars We Choose
Added 2021-03-07 06:59:17 +0000 UTCThis is actually Feb's Story/Polled Image, but being as it was a short month, I'm still catching up. All good now!
A few disclaimers about this one. Please read!
- This story features Finnegan Ambrose and Tulimak Tawnahowac from 'Kindred'. If you're on this tier, you have access to Kindred. It's a full novel (2 actually) set in the Red Lantern universe, but it's standalone. You don't need to know the series. If that sounded like a pitch for you to read the novel, it was : P In any case, if you haven't, this story is SPOILERY. You've been warned.
- This story features scarification/tattooing. I mean, that's pretty obvious from the image, but still. I wouldn't say it's graphic, it's just... there.
Read this next one after the story, maybe?
- This story is essentially the world's least subtle metaphor for the dangers of coming out. This is a sensitive topic, a fact I well understand, because I still struggle with it personally. The decisions the characters come to in this short story are not meant to be portrayed as what I, the writer, believe to be the 'morally correct choice'. Everyone's circumstances are different and it's a complicated question that often involves one's safety, and the safety of their loved ones. This story is not meant to push any reader to draw any conclusion other than that fact - it's personal, and it's your decision. I feel like spelling this out here is rather ruinous of the story's point, but also that I had to warn. I don't want anyone getting the wrong impression.
All of that being said, I want to know what you all think! As always, I welcome feedback, good and bad.
This image will be available FULL resolution on the Full Res tier this month!
Comments
Good story to go with it :3
Skie
2022-09-14 09:29:09 +0000 UTCFinally got to read this one after finishing Kindred earlier, I love these little stories that give an insight into what's going on in the characters lives
CometFoxYote
2021-03-20 21:47:20 +0000 UTCI finally got around to reading this. This story is another instance when you amaze me with how long you can go without inserting dialogue. I particularly like that Finn instinctively runs his fingers along the markings on Tulimak's arm. You keep the story simple, having Finnegan want the marking of marriage. You must love these two, wanting them to grow further. I connect to Finnegan for his vendetta and his regrets. Regarding the picture: I like how the red of the open wounds stand out among the greys.
Alex Peterson
2021-03-19 00:04:14 +0000 UTCNext step is for Finn to wear just a loincloth like Tuli and see what kind of reaction that gets. XD
Jem
2021-03-08 21:14:37 +0000 UTCAlways a pleasure to get these insights into a character's worldview - especially with how you shift the writing style to fit their perspective and voice. I'll admit to being slightly surprised by Finn's request, but it suits him to a T. Beautifully done as always <3
R. E. Thorburn
2021-03-07 23:24:15 +0000 UTClol, yes
Rukis
2021-03-07 20:06:59 +0000 UTCThere is something about reading from Finn’s perspective that is just... satisfying.
Tiger
2021-03-07 16:03:39 +0000 UTCYES FINN. BE YOURSELF, YOU GLORIOUS DAMAGED BASTARD ❤ You deserve to love and be loved endlessly by your burr
Connor Laleff
2021-03-07 14:52:00 +0000 UTCGods, I love these two. <3
Randall
2021-03-07 14:11:27 +0000 UTCAbsolutely love the art and the story. I did notice one sentence reading through, near describing Tuli's face: (Reserved only for marriage marks, or those that Shaman wore, it was a scared area.) Is 'scared' supposed to be 'sacred'?
Jethro Blaidley
2021-03-07 13:33:35 +0000 UTCthanks!
Rukis
2021-03-07 11:55:49 +0000 UTCVery sweet. I adore it when it's just the two of them being the two of them. :)
Trejaan Cavelion
2021-03-07 11:41:13 +0000 UTCshould probably be head
Trejaan Cavelion
2021-03-07 11:34:18 +0000 UTCcupping almost the entirety of my heat in his palm.
Trejaan Cavelion
2021-03-07 11:34:09 +0000 UTC
