OK so as it says in the title I have abused my powers to make a change happen.
Which is to say I talked with a lot of people and considering what my goals are for this character, a lot of folks said a rat fit better than a mouse and I'm inclined to agree.
Now begins the long process of practicing and drawing them over and over to get a better understanding of how to make a good rat. Trying to find that balance between what looks good, what feels good to draw, and the animal themselves. A lot of these have a rough start but by the end the look is coming together.