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(via Creative Economy Potential: Diving into the Business World Behind Art!)

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it was supposed to be yoru but i forgot to draw her scar Σ⁠(⁠ಠ⁠_⁠ಠ⁠)

#asaden #asadenji #denji chainsaw man #chainsaw man part 2 #asa mitaka #denjasa #artists on tumblr

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kat from gravity rush commission for exblackwater from twitter, thank you for ordering!

#kat #gravity rush #gravity rush 2

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I just love his body language so much

#astarion #bg3 #baldur's gate 3 #bg3 astarion

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This is what that baldurs gate vampire looks like to me

#baldurs gate 3 #astarion

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💦Getting into Trouble💦

[companion piece to the other post]

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My BG3 fancast <3

Zooey Deschanel as Shadowheart Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Karlach Chris Pratt as Gale Benedict Cumberbatch as Astarion Kevin Hart as Wyll Scarlett Johansson as Lae'zel Adam Driver as Halsin Sue from Glee as Minthara Lin Manuel Miranda as Raphael Jason Statham as Minsc Shakira as Jaheira Danny Devito as Barcus Wroot

#this is the worst thing i have ever made. enjoy #baldur's gate 3 #bg3 #bg3 memes

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How to Flirt: Baldur’s Gate 3 Edition

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redrawing my nightshade fanart, honestly i like the older one but the lines are so messy

#hanzo x enju #nightshade #hyakka hyakurou #ueno enju #hattori hanzo #nightshade hanzo #nadia art #otome #visual novel

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darling~

#baldur's gate 3 #astarion

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Non-ascended Astarion my beloved

#baldur’s gate 3 #bg3 #astarion #astarion ancunin #baldur’s gate iii #bg3 astarion

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„comforting cuddles“ quick something I made for that

I love interactions where Tav is able to break through astarion‘s facade to show him that there’s more to a deeper connection, that he isn’t just wanted for his body. Just being yknow. I like to imagine that tav would watch over his nightmares and cuddle him to comfort him; like a „warm water bottle“ would be nice for a comfort needing vamp haha (and yes astarion has a more lavish pillow than the others ;D)

#astarion #astarion ancunin #bg3 fanart #baldurs gate 3 #dnd

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my Tav and Durge and their boyfriends

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HE DIDN'T WANT TO LET GO HE DIDN'T WANT TO LET GO HE DIDN'T WANT TO LET GO!!! -screams-

#Bg3 astarion #Baldur's gate 3 #Astarion Ancunin

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Still can’t get over how beautiful Astarion is. Like goddamn

#astarion #astarion bg3 #baldur’s gate 3 #astarion ancunin

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This is THE look

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I used to really love the first romance scene with Astarion (and I still do) but it hits so much harder after you know why he's doing it. That he's purposefully seducing you for protection and blood, that he's forcing himself to sleep with you, and this is a mask he's wearing.

It's a sexy scene and really feeds into the vampy (pun intended) jump-your-bones version of him you get at the start of the game. The whole thing starts out with him being so confident and suave, saying that he's wanted you ever since he set eyes on you and how you want to be known and tasted. It's like everyone's perfect vampire romance novel.

He's laying out the bait that's worked thousands of times over and luring you in. And you can just get right to the kissing if you want.

But, you can also stop and ask him, "And what do you want?"

And for just a moment the mask drops. This is not the same cocky seductive face we've had up until now. This is vulnerability showing. When has anyone asked him what he wants? When has anyone cared? Does he even know the answer to that question?

So he pivots. The mask snaps back into place immediately. He turns back into the master seducer and feeds you a line about shared ecstasy to get you back on track.

And then comes what is, to me, the pivotal moment. He asks you "That's what you want, isn't it? To lose yourself in me?"

Looking at his body language he seems unsure at first, maybe questioning his previous tactics. Then he slightly cowers back, lowering himself as he asks the question. The total opposite of his confidence from earlier where he's standing with his arms out wide.

He's not sure what you want anymore. You're not playing by the rules he knows. Why haven't you taken the bait yet? Why haven't you thrown yourself at him?

And when you finally Nod in agreement, confirming you're here for sex?

This. This is the face he gives you. He just looks so damn sad. To me, it hearkens back to "Of course it'll turn me into a monster. What else did I expect?"

Whatever momentary blip made him question why you're there with him, he's just been reassured about both of your roles in this situation.

He sounds so quietly resigned when he answers: "I thought so."

And then the scene transitions into the actual act. I do like to think Astarion enjoyed himself as I'm sure the PC did, but it's hard for me to watch this scene now that I know his story and history without being uncomfortable.

Just that line "lose yourself in me" is so difficult to hear. Because on paper it's so sensual. Who wouldn't want a lover to feel that way about them? But knowing the context of what Astarion expects and believes in this moment is just... oof.

And to me, this is what makes this scene brilliant. The writing, voice acting, and the mocap/animation are all just SO GOOD. It's so delicately done and Astarion the character is so good at playing a role that you can completely gloss over the deeper stuff. But once the mask is eventually stripped away you can't help but see what was there the whole time.

And as we've established, being seen is a whole aspect of Astarion's romance arc.

I originally romanced Astarion for the same reasons I'm sure most did: he's a hot, sexy vampire elf (i.e. everything that's on the surface). But, I keep coming back to him over and over again for the person I know is waiting for me underneath the mask.

#astarion #baldur's gate 3 astarion #astarion romance #astarion spoilers #baldur's gate 3