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New update HERE. 

HI FOLKS!

I hope you loved the update! Who remember the lens/story I posted of that panel of the Boy, saying "This shot is misleading" haha. It's because without context it just looked like the Boy was pressing against Tera, his face saying "protect me!!"... when actually he tries to make Tera drop the belt by pushing him (he's also that close because he hold Tera's arm!) he is scared tho, he's never seen Tera acting so violently, "adamant to solve the matter his way" as one of you said; I think the fact that he stays close to Tera anyway shows he kinda trust him, that he won't hurt him even though he seems so upset. 

I LOVE that panel, drawing dramatic and emotional faces is challenging yet very motivating for me! And I'm really happy with the result! 

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I have so many things to say that it's a mess in my head lol; I'll try to stick to the important stuff!

At first the scene was longer, there was an argument between the Boy and Muta (by the way, can you tell how CRAZY I improved, compared to Muta's first appearance? I had sooo much fun drawing his face!!). But I cut it because there is no need for more scenes of the boy fighting back, and more importantly: I didn't expect Tera to come rescue the Boy that often in the comic, it's bad writing and I thought "make it short, focus on this scene's purpose.

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This whole scene is very important for both characters: the first thing being: 

 For the first time the Boy witnesses Tera's bad behavior. His nature is showing through. That's a part of him the Boy never really saw before.  

However there's a slight nuance here: if you read carefully you can tell that the Boy doesn't understand Tera's intentions here. He doesn't know Tera is actually trying to kill Muta, he just thinks he came to help him, and plays a bit to much. That's why he worries about Tera squeezing to tight.   

This scene is important, especially for the characters evolution.  It will make sense later but it currently shows their initial "state"; in the second half of the comic we'll get a scene that will echo to this one except they will both have changed/evolved.

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Now let's talk about the Boy's reflection in Tera's helmet. It looks okay, you can tell Tera is suddenly struggling inside, calculating, wondering what to do, feeling the Boy's look on him; there's more than that, if we could see his face we actually would see he's confused at that moment (that's why he keeps staring at the boy for the whole scene, he is in disbelief) : he doesn't understand why the Boy opposes the execution of Muta -who has just threatened him- because that's how Tera and Black Death always handled that kind of stuff. And suddenly there's this boy, who turns everything upside down. Tera is pulled out of his world. That's the second important thing to note.

Both of their world start to be shaken.

That's what the scene says. HOWERVER. It was meant to say more: The Boy's reflection was supposed to be distorted, twisted (like a reflection lol). But no matter what I tried it looked.. grotesque and laughable. That makes me really sad cause I had this idea for a very long time because of it's meaning. I know it's still foggy for you but to make it short: Tera's impact on the Boy. That was a metaphor. 

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I really hope you loved the update! Thank you so SO much for your support guys <3 

See you in the comment section!! 

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Comments

I can’t read them either. Says the file is in the owners trash.

SeonaSan

first thing i noticed the most was when tera said "we've been doing this alot lately its not like we're getting paid" from then on i noticed a switch

drayi

Omg, I need more! The Boy using Tera’s name, and the influence he’s getting on him ♥️ Can’t wait! 😙

Polly_

The veins!!! The emotions!!! The use of Tera’s name !!!!! … Amazing update 🥹

atomic

Hey : ) It works just fine for me, but that may be because I'm on a Computer and not phone. If you're trying on a phone, the first reply to this update-post explains the issue and Pico provided a solution. Maybe that works for you too? (I hope so 🤞 ) I quote the solution: "...when your browser opens, a message on top asks you if you want to open it with the Patreon app, click on it, it should work! 😉 "

Mellowcat

I can’t see the pages… 😔 I tried several times and it won’t let me access. 💔

The White Cat

just realized this is the first time the Boy called Tera by his actual name (if my memory serves correct)—usually it’s “raccoon” or some other silly nickname but now the Boy is too desperate for that, like he’s trying to get to him on an emotional and a personal level. and the fact that the Boy is first using his actual name in this situation! this is brilliant!! well done <33

rhys

This update is brilliant. The way you convey the emotions of all your characters (even when we don't see their faces directly) is always so clear that makes us readers feel like as if we're there with them in the panel. And what can I say about our favourite duo? Witnessing how the boy and Tera are getting more and more aware of each other and how their relationship is developing is a joy to watch ♡

Jelimel

Omg that was absolutely fantastic and the way the boy has the magic touch with Tera is pure magic

Jennifer

So wonderful, it's never enough. The greed for more delicious Tera is insatiable! 🤣 Them on a bike was AMAZE-BALLS!

Diehard Fujoshi

J'ai lu la description avant de lire la suite de l'histoire, jme suis spoiler tout seul x)), quel débile xD. Il y a pas bcp de dialogue mais c'est super intéressant autant au niveau des scènes que des émotions dégager par chacun des personnages. L'expression du garçon est juste épique à la dernière page. En tout cas c'est toujours un plaisir de découvrir l'avancement de l'histoire que ce soit en terme de scénario ou de tes dessins. Hâte de lire la suite !!! =)

Jérémy-96

I litterally came to the comments to talk about that exact panel!! It was perfect and I couldn't have said it more beautifully!!

Hailee Elizabeth Noel Oliver

The reflection is such a good panel because even though Tera’s face isn’t seen I could FEEL the confusion on his part that first the boy would defend the guy trying to choke him out but second that the boy would look at him (Tera) with such fear. I think Tera has seen that look on the people he has threaten before but it might have never had an impact on him or at least not to the extent the boys fearful little face did this time. The boy IS putting force grabbing his arm/wrist but to me it also seems kind of gentle? Like he’s coaxing Tera not to get in trouble? Rather than the boy standing next to him (not punching Tera but) hitting him with the side of his fists like toddlers do when they throw a tantrum. The hand grab seems more like the boy is scared of what’s happening but his fears extend to what could happen to tera if he kills someone. Once again idk if I’m reading too much into things 😂

naviist

J'adore cette scene... non pour la violence, mais pour les émotions et les questions qu'elle suggère. La scène me fait penser à un pairing que j'ai vu passer sur le net, la personne A perd le contrôle et la personne B la retient, même si là, c'est plus complexe que ça. Je n'avais effectivement pas réfléchi, sur le fait que le meurtre était LE SEUL moyen de régler les problèmes. Et pourtant, j'avais bien intégré le meurtre. Mais, là j'avais bien compris que dans tous les cas, la fin était déjà établi pour Tera. Du coup, cette scene est d'autant plus importante et touchante, avec le questionnement de Tera. Et le tout, interprété magnifiquement, parce que même sans voir son visage, on l'imagine très bien.

LadyKya

You're amazing, I always read the new pages a few times - the initial read, after reading your notes and then I go back and read those few pages for like half an hour just to observe all the details

Meg

I love how they boy is the one to always stand up to Tera. I’m sure this confuses him greatly that such a little guy is so brave and doesn’t mind telling him to F off or that he’s wrong about something!

Aj

I can see the boy will become the light for tera to escape Black Death in the future and the boy is starting to tame the wolf slowly. I can’t wait to read more ahhhhh 🥰🥰 And also damnnnn nice muscle 👍 Hehehe 🤭

bbcherry

I love your work it came of very well how surprised/shocked Tera was looking at the boy. Can't wait for the next pages to come 😊❤️

Loblix

The end was great I love how the boy is slowly influencing Tera to be better. I also lived the part with tge headphones it made my day🤣🤣🤣 if only I could do the same when customers call me👌 Thank you for the hard work ~☆

MintTeaPudding

Amazing! The scene portrays well how Tera indeed went for the kill. He could have pushed, kicked or something else, but no, he did what he is most accustomed doing, using what equipment he had and rushed in. It's also visible how he gets confused when Boy comes back and is worried for Muta, instead of just leaving. The last two panels give me a feeling that he's at lost, having an inner battle on what he should be doing next and how to continue as Boy is there. I'm all in for protective Tera :3 Can't wait how their story will continue!

Soyya

Is this the first time the Boy uses Tera’s name? (And not just ”racoon” etc)

Mika Marcel

I just checked the Muta back then in the first chapters and holy shit the improvement is unbelievable!! I mean your drawings were already top notch then but now..! Simply amazing. I love how you bring in these metaphors and hidden messages. Also: what a cliffhanger :') I want to know what Tera does next!!!

Leon

Ooh c’est vrai?? J’avais tellement peu d’avoir raté la scène lol. Il y a toujours un peu de déception quand je passe de ce que j’avais en tête, et ce qu’il y a sur papier haha. Je suis super content que ça t’ait plu!

Z-Pico

Those pages are amazing! So gripping, I felt Tera’s stare, like it said “this man has to die for the solution. No if’s and’s or but’s about it.”

Elle J Lawrence

Merci Lou! (Je répond à ton mp prochainement!)

Z-Pico

Protecteur le beau Tera, deux personnalités bien distinctes 💙 Du très bon boulot qui nous tient en haleine ( comme toujours ) et hâte de lire la suite 💙

Lou M

Je suis trop ému (je ne spoil pas pour les prochains qui vont lire, quoique ce sont que des anglais😂) j’ai vraiment failli pleurer la, surtout que le garçon a enfin appelé le loup par son « nom » j’imagine que c’est déjà une avancée. Tu gère comme d’habitude ♥️✨

Yuka

Yeah it does the same for me but I don’t know why (on mobile). I just edited the link but doesn’t change anything. That being said, when your browser opens, a message on top asks you if you want to open it with the Patreon app, click on it, it should work! 😉

Z-Pico

Hi hi, I don’t know if it’s just me but the link isn’t working. Its opening up to your become a patron page instead of the drive doc like usual🥺

Stephanie Columbus


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