EEEEEEE! ANATA! <3
I meant to comment so much earlier, but have only had time to do it now.
I am thrilled to finally see the Hisstor Wastes Numbat as a formal SD. Wow, she looks drop dead gorgeous! Big things come in small packages, and she packs quite a punch, I'll bet! XD
For serious, I'm really impressed with her anatomy. Having her growth stunted by a faulty Corvie experiment in her childhood is a realistic side effect, not to mention that it helps makes Ananta appear more endearing. I just want to scoop her up and take her home with me! <3
She is certainly no waif! Just look at the muscle definition of her arm alone in biped form. No doubt a result of training for long periods of time with that impossibly large sword she can summon. It's as big as she is tall (and likely the same size as Beowulf's own broadsword)! Nevertheless, the construction is solid, and has an understated old-world elegance without any decorative embellishments. It'd be practical for the battlefield, not just as a wall ornament. You know the warrior will have no qualms hefting a few swings with it.
The colours and shading are the next best thing. Hisstors are supposed to be either white or gray, but Ananta's fur has a rather nice golden tinge. After learning more about the Numbat, I'm impressed that her markings are based from the actual animal. The crimson stripes on her hindquarters are simple and classy. While the violet streak traveling down the length of her long face is eye-catching, as well as effectively keeps the sunlight out AND covers the telltale sign of sleep deprivation. On the subject of sleep deprivation, it's fitting that you made her immune to any and all sleep aids, in addition to other drugs, poisons, and toxins. It's also creative how Ananta's chronic insomnia/phenomenal stamina was reinvented as an amazing ability, including the excruciating consequences of staying awake 87 days longer than the average Club.
OUCH~! >_<
Yikes, what menacing abilities she's got too- causing pain the equivalent of a piranha slowly devouring the victim from the feet up, and making one limb of an opponent's body atrophy and shrivel up to become entirely useless for an hour! Woe betide the adversary who threatens this Queen of Hearts.
All in all, Ananta remains true to the core of her nature.
OMG look who has grown up! Casanova is light and jaunty with self-assured slick; his entire persona seems to have a bit of an Elvis Presley vibe going on, uh huh huh! XD He reminds me of his father the most; Anatolis should be proud of his oldest son.
Anyway, I love the bright colours! The various combinations of yellow, red and orange seamlessly intermingle just like fire, yet brown tempers all of those warm hues from becoming too glaring and still appear as a natural, attractive element of an analogous colour scheme. Plus the twining pattern on his shoulders, legs and jacket can be interpreted as stylized flames. Figuratively-speaking, the effect is
hot! Casanova also has some crazy facial shrubbery growing with the sideburns and the goatee, and the dark sunglasses adds the perfect touch to his appearance.
That grin from ear-to-ear really suits him, it captures the essence of his personality. You know, I think that's part of his new job description: look cute and be happy! It's going to be very interesting to see how this young man will manage as a titled Jack at Clubs' Court.
"Speak softly and carry a big stick."
Your so-called "cheesy" turn of phrase pretty accurately sums up my own first impression of Odex, Callypso. He wears his new biped form well, filling out nicely into a brawny physique. I'm pleasantly surprised how fetching tan and denim looks together in combination with purple and black. The open shirt and the jeans presents him with a neat and clean appearance, not to mention loose clothing is ideal for fighting. ^_~ Ha! I swear this is the first and only image of Odex when he’s smiling. That smirk really says it all... "Yeah, I can lay the smack down on your butt, punk!" Crouching and raising his great big heavy ball and chain weapon (which I must say is exceptionally intimidating), he's ready to open a can of whoop-ass on anyone unlucky enough to get in his way.
Howard... Howard... I honestly had to stop and think in order to recall who he was, and then it came to me: the Card who was formerly known as the Amorphous Childing who was formerly Pale's uterus! XD; Howard has an interesting colour combination and fur pattern. I hadn't realize until Bee pointed it out that some of his yellow and purple markings truly do resemble sperm, which is hilariously appropriate, given the peculiar circumstances surrounding his 'birth.'
Well, in all seriousness, Howard is just a sweetheart that I want to hug! I like the buttoned-up shirt and the slacks he's wearing, they look smart as well as stylish. Though, for whatever reason, his tie stands out to me the most and I can't stop staring at it and appreciating how nicely it dresses him up. He does look good in that shade of magenta! (Oh me and my weird favourite details. :U) D'aww that moustache and beard and those eyes! <3 I like the shape of his reptilian eyes, and how gentle they come across despite the creepiness. Come to think of it, they look just... like... Pale's...
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Holy shinikes! Howard is like the parallel universe version of Pale himself! D8 *cues Twilight Zone theme*
Can you get anymore amazing, Nat? Honestly? You never fail to please, m’dear. Keep up the superb work!
EEEEEEE! ANATA! <3
