Animals/Creatures

Drawings of real OR fantasy animals and creatures (excluding creatures which look more human than animal).

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Oekaki Rules and Information
by Simon @ Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:13 am [Reply]

All rules regarding forum conduct, child-friendly content, and art use/creation also apply to the Oekaki, but there are also some specific rules that apply only to the Oekaki forums.

    Oekaki Rules
    • Keep comments polite, helpful, and relevant to the artwork. Do not start discussions or debates. Critique is allowed if requested by the artist but insults are not welcome.

    • Make an effort to post your drawing in the correct board. Continued intentional misuse of the forum categories may result in disciplinary action. You can view descriptions of what each board is for in the forum index.

    • Don't spam the Oekaki. Your drawing should show intention and a modest amount of effort. We do not allow random scribbles, simple shapes, or empty/solid color canvases, nor should you post advertisements for trades, streams, or other threads. Covered drawings must still follow the oekaki rules and have art visible, even if they are WIPs.

    • Don't create Oekaki topics just to share art you've created elsewhere. Art drawn in another program should be posted in the appropriate board (example: non-Oekaki adoptable characters go in User-made Adoptables).

    • Don't make Oekaki drawings with just words or puzzles written on them. The Oekaki is for sharing artwork, not for displaying a written message or playing a forum game.

    • If using an editable you must follow the artist's rules. This may include leaving a signature/watermark layer on the final image, or may prevent you from selling colored-in versions as adoptables.

    • Don't post blank canvases in the contests board. Contests may be posted there only if you provide a recognizable lineart or relevant background for contestants to use in their entries. If you don't need people to edit something in particular, go to the Regular Art Competitions Board to create your topic. You can still make a rule that your contestants make their entries in the Oekaki boards if you prefer it that way. For more specific rules about contests please view this thread.

    • Specific rules apply to the the Adoptable boards on the Oekaki:

      • The Oekaki is for making and sharing art in the Oekaki program. If you’d like to use another program to create your adoptables, please post them in user-made adopts or character design shops. “Cover adoptables” are not permitted, except for “milestone” adoptables in which case the cover must still follow Oekaki rules.

      • You may sell Oekaki art/adoptables for CS pets/items/C$, allowed offsite currency, and dA points/real currency. Keep in mind that CS staff are unable to assist with transactions gone wrong involving other site currency or real currency.
        • Any real currency discussion must occur offsite; please link to where you can be contacted. Do not discuss real currency transactions on CS.
      • Post your adoptables in the correct board. If you want to create just a few adopts, use the Adoptables 1: Independent/One-Off board. If you want to create a closed species, community, and intend to make many adoptables, use the Adoptables 2: Closed Species/Communities board.

      • Follow the rules outlined by the adopt creator(s). Many species owners have their own rules that you must follow in order to successfully participate in their species, so be sure to read their rules before posting. CS staff may enforce a thread owner’s rules if necessary. Note that species rules may not circumvent our official site rules.

      • All Adoptable Oekaki submissions must be judged no later than 1 month after their end date. Staff may intervene if the user fails to select a winner after 1 month. Failure to judge a contest after being reminded may result in a board warning.

      • Users are bound to the species rules published at the time that the user receives the adopt. If a species owner adds a new rule, they cannot punish players for breaking the rule before it was added. This includes revoking or rehoming adopts. Updated adoptable rules apply only to adopts made after the rule was published.

      • Paid-entry raffles are not permitted. You may not charge users for the chance to win something.

      • Competitions with entries requiring artistic/creative effort must end with a winner. The promised prize (in this case the character design) must be awarded at the end of the contest to an entrant, so be sure you want to give the character away. You may only change your mind if there are no forms that meet the competition requirement.

      • If you want to transfer your species to another player, then you will need to notify CS staff beforehand. More information on transferring thread ownership can be found here.



    Selecting a different version of ChickenPaint:
    We have 3 versions of the Oekaki program to choose from. The newest version (ChickenPaint v2.0) allows you to use extra features like layer clipping, layer groups, and layer masks.



    Help:
    If you don't know how to get started, go to the Beginner Oekaki. When you create a 'New Topic' it will load ChickenPaint for you.
    You need Java to view it, and once you create and send a picture it will feature at the top of your new topic.

  • Gallery display:

Summer Vampire
by Rocky Road Raccoon @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 5:46 am [Reply]

Most vampires hate the sun! ... This guy loves the sun but can't be in it. Bummer. But they have their shark plushie and cool shades to make up for it.
This was part of the seasonal guys i'm giving to thousandsounds
but like I said DO NOT worry, either tomorrow or in a couple days, my twenty designs will slowly be put ufa [they probably will be for sale for mainly characters/art and I WILL post them in the adopts board because I just am really into that lately lol unless if the design doesn't look good then it may be free]

ohmygoshohmygosh
by ruptures @ Fri May 31, 2024 3:36 pm [Reply]



for saga the cutest little guy in the entire Universe


edit: I'm featured holy moly <3

kaju @ Fri May 31, 2024 3:44 pm

    absolutely stunning work<3

Birdy @ Fri May 31, 2024 4:51 pm

d'aww they are so precious! *u* <3

COOLDOGOOO @ Fri May 31, 2024 10:33 pm

woah i love your art, its amazing and this is adorable <33 following! :3

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westeros
by Romova @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:22 am [Reply]

took a break from redrawing characters to make this!

a bit messy, but its fun

Iseul @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:23 am

As a GOT fanatic, I LOVEE THIS. This is such a gorgeous piece :3

Romova @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:27 am

Iseul wrote:As a GOT fanatic, I LOVEE THIS. This is such a gorgeous piece :3


Thank you!! <3

LunarGlare @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:41 am

THE BACKGROUND ALONE DESERVES A FEATURE

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Ivy?
by Rocky Road Raccoon @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 1:14 am [Reply]

It's just a joke, right?

COOLDOGOOO @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 1:39 am

oh my, if she means to end up betraying them then thats really, really cruel. but i sure hope shes joking lol
but vinnie's expression tho. its everything ! and you did so well to capture the shock adog;lsdg <33

Rocky Road Raccoon @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 1:58 am

COOLDOGOOO wrote:oh my, if she means to end up betraying them then thats really, really cruel. but i sure hope shes joking lol
but vinnie's expression tho. its everything ! and you did so well to capture the shock adog;lsdg <33

Who knows? She'd only betray them if they betray her! lol
THank you so much haha

valkyrie,, @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:53 am

i don't know much about ivy, but from this single image i feel like she could have a self help blog except it's just completely full of unethical life pro tips

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Moony
by Stargazingwithbees @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:54 am [Reply]

eugh felt nostolgic and wanted to redraw one of my really old main ocs

not really a redesign... maybe one day

dubious critter
by HEXORCISM @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 7:10 pm [Reply]

so its gay month or smth idk

kromer @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 9:20 pm

HAPPY GAY MONTH i love your artstyle for ever dude

Glitter_Goatman @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:46 am

Happy gay month have a nice gay

Me @ this creature btw
Image

You Never Dance with Me
by Rocky Road Raccoon @ Sun Jun 02, 2024 12:24 am [Reply]

Bear got a crush on Zeus for being gorgeous and talented, he got a crush on Rebel for being tough and hard-working...
and Trent? Well... is a goofball. A big, ol goofball. He's clumsy, he's loud, and more often than not, he says the wrong thing.
And Bear loves him.
Happy pride, fellas. The Vagabonds is a story that is, at is core, meant to be about acceptance and love, so it only makes sense ❤️ Have a safe, fun month everyone!
[Sorry about my absence yesterday, I had a doctors appointment and it totally took all energy from me]
Edit: Thank you so much for the feature!!! I appreciate it so much!! <3

Music_Lover @ Sun Jun 02, 2024 12:28 am

ROCKY THIS IS SO CUTE!! I love that Trent looks like this huge burly dude but he's really just a lil' guy at heart haha

COOLDOGOOO @ Sun Jun 02, 2024 12:29 am

omg rocky the dynamic is so funnn i love this <33 and the expressions are 👌👌

Rocky Road Raccoon @ Sun Jun 02, 2024 12:31 am

Music_Lover wrote:ROCKY THIS IS SO CUTE!! I love that Trent looks like this huge burly dude but he's really just a lil' guy at heart haha

Oh totally LOL he's super buff and big but he's just a soft sweet grandpa at his core lol, thank you SOOO much!!

COOLDOGOOO wrote:omg rocky the dynamic is so funnn i love this <33 and the expressions are 👌👌

Haha thank you so muchhhh I loved choosing the expressions. Initially Bear was gonna be happier, but even when he's happy I feel he still has a :/ face

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2 based on this drawing by valkyrie,,
by valkyrie,, @ Sat Jun 01, 2024 6:49 am [Reply]

i hope this is a little more to your liking!

original:
Image

Tempest Shadow @ Sat Jun 01, 2024 12:45 pm

Omg hi I’ve missed you! (This is Malivolentia I just changed my user)

valkyrie,, @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:23 am

Tempest Shadow wrote:Omg hi I’ve missed you! (This is Malivolentia I just changed my user)

aah hello!!! it's been so long!! it's so nice to see you around again :D

survivors guilt
by Stargazingwithbees @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 1:42 am [Reply]

both of his sisters are in starclan and he was best friends with one of their murderers (hint it was ospy)
he only found out recently that Ospy did it and he wants him dead!! :D

COOLDOGOOO @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 1:48 am

oh my, complex relationships drama . may i ask why ospy um murdered them. was it with good intentions (forced to ? did it out of greed? evilness?)
i love the dynamic you got here tho <33 i love your art smm

Stargazingwithbees @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 2:01 am

COOLDOGOOO wrote:oh my, complex relationships drama . may i ask why ospy um murdered them. was it with good intentions (forced to ? did it out of greed? evilness?)
i love the dynamic you got here tho <33 i love your art smm


!! Thank you!!

Ospy didn't murder both of them, he found Seaslug after she was killed by rouges

And he was forced to kill magpie to prove his loyalty while undercover at the sunblooded.

:D
by Fishyviolet @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:05 pm [Reply]

Image
doing a 3d model of this thing and this image is cute to me

♥ mizu @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:27 pm

i genuinely thought this oekaki drawing was a 3d model at first, i was so happy to see the lil guy below!! :D

SM0395 @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 5:54 pm

I freaked out because somehow I think I managed to transcend dimensions when looking at the oekaki lol

great work!

Crazyclaww @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 7:48 pm

i need this framed in my house. most positive vibes ever

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Night stalker
by Mackiot @ Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:29 pm [Reply]

I FIGURED OUT HOW TO USE MY IPAD THIS IS A GAME CHANGER YYEEAAAA
Experimental piece as I worked on figuring out things with my iPads compatibility with oekaki

Sharpy @ Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:30 pm

THIS IS SO GOOD IM???

Sarcastic Hawke @ Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:31 pm

Ooooh I really love the expression on this!! And how you drew the teeth. Congrats on besting the iPad lol

Aldersnap @ Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:31 pm

Woww!?? The fangs are so well done aaaa

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Not My Sunshine (colored) based on this drawing by Skiller
by Skiller @ Tue May 28, 2024 5:51 am [Reply]

Now that this is colored I have no excuse to avoid working on my manuscript. :,)

COOLDOGOOO @ Tue May 28, 2024 6:04 am

woah skiller, you never fail to astound me... this is gorgeous, i adore the way you do lighting every time... simply stunning. <33

Spiritstar3 @ Tue May 28, 2024 10:30 am

Love the blue

Stormbird @ Tue May 28, 2024 2:27 pm

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!

Absolutely gorgeous!! <33

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Wheres it gone
by Stargazingwithbees @ Tue Jun 04, 2024 1:11 am [Reply]

whoever played pin the tail on Lily did a bad job!! No more tail for you lily!!

Parasaur
by squonkasaurusrex @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 9:25 pm [Reply]

I have been commissioned to draw a parasaur. I have the actual sketch for it done already but I thought it would be fun to get a little bit more practice here as well! I might colour it one day, I'm just really tired tonight.

we're in this together
by COOLDOGOOO @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:48 am [Reply]

idk where im getting these titles but i wanted it to be POETIC. why? just because lol

anyways val (im looking at you >:3) BULLIED me into drawin a space dog (guys im joking okay they didnt acutally bully me okay i repeat im joking). so i had to draw

yeaa idk its messed up and the timer is prob wayyy off because i rushed and i left the tab open and forgot heh

valkyrie,, @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:57 am

COOLDOGOOO wrote:val BULLIED me into drawin a space dog

confirm, i was there

COOLDOGOOO @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 5:01 am

valkyrie,, wrote:
COOLDOGOOO wrote:val BULLIED me into drawin a space dog

confirm, i was there


see, proof. they admit it

WOOPERSNUMBERONEFAN @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:25 am

this is such a cool drawing!! I love the colours you used as well :o

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e4567i9yokgl
by bin @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 5:17 pm [Reply]

if you asked me to give a relative date to the one on the right i would look at you and then scurry away

Happy Pride!
by Tumbleweed25 @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:04 pm [Reply]

Quick little experimental drawing for pride!

♥ mizu @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:27 pm

sooo cute!!!

evenfall rose @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:29 pm

oh how precious!

Tumbleweed25 @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 5:06 pm

Thank you for the compliments! <3

I miss sketches and experiments
by Error @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:44 pm [Reply]

    because 90% of the time I’m drawing sketches I have no plans of finishing

Pride Kelso Shetland Pony #002 based on this drawing by kaju
by kaju @ Sun Jun 02, 2024 1:11 pm [Reply]

Kelso Shetland Ponies, originating in the historic town of Kelso, Scotland, this breed is known most for their compact build and for being extremely hardy and resilient. Ranging anywhere from 7 hands to 12.2 hands, the KSBA recognises any coat color and pattern found in the world of equine genetics. Though it is not entirely recommended for adults to ride them due to their smaller stature, they excel in driving, farmwork, sports, in-hand showing, jumping and more. Their playful personality and friendly demeanor make for the perfect companion.



    Tell me about something you're looking forwards to this month! Ends 6/6
    Happy Pride!! <3


    Code: Select all
    [b]Owner:[/b]
    [b]Show Name:[/b]
    [b]Barn Name:[/b]
    [b]Gender:[/b]
    [b]Halter Color:[/b]
    [b]Prompt:[/b]


    Phenotype: Brindle Mouse Dun Frame Overo
    Eye Color: Pansexual Flag
    Genotype: Ee/aa/DD/Oo + Brindle
    Breeding Notes:
    - Colorful dyes/paints do not pass
    - Feathering passes at 15%

    ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

♥ mizu @ Sun Jun 02, 2024 1:26 pm

Owner: ♥ mizu
Show Name: tourmaline twist
Barn Name: tori
Gender: mare, she/her (she's pretty masc tho!)
Halter Color: muted rainbow, like her mane!
Prompt:

i'm so, so excited for the end of school this month. it's coming in maybe 2 or 3 weeks, and, even though it's gonna be SUPER crunchy with all of my owed work, i really need summer to come. it'll definitely be bittersweet as all of my friends will be going to their home countries, but i'm eager to take this time to myself. i'm also very excited because my school often takes us to the beach a few times to go swimming - i missed out yesterday because wonderland's waterpark was closed and i spent this WHOLE week stressing over buying a bathing suit. so that was a total bust xD but i'm very excited to test it out and show my friends. i love swimming!!

side note: she really looks like tourmaline to me, hence the name!

.henloimmabirb. @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 9:34 am

Owner: .henloimmabirb.
Show Name: She who must be Loved
Barn Name: Amadeus
Gender: Mare
Halter Color: #0A0607
Prompt: I'm looking forward to continue bird watching this month!! There are a lot of baby birds around, it'll be awesome to watch them grow up <3 :3

galaxyy. @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:30 pm

    Owner: galaxyy.
    Show Name: MVE Lovestruck
    Barn Name: Naomi
    Gender: mare
    Halter Color: something matchy!
    Prompt:
      i'm looking forward to working with my horse more! these past few weeks after regionals he's really started shaping up fast and i'm so excited to see where we get by the end of the month!! he's coming along so nicely in dressage and he just did his first ever 3'0 jump last week so <33

Kelso Shetland Ponies, originating in the historic town of Kelso, Scotland, this breed is known most for their compact build and for being extremely hardy and resilient. Ranging anywhere from 7 hands to 12.2 hands, the KSBA recognises any coat color and pattern found in the world of equine genetics. Though it is not entirely recommended for adults to ride them due to their smaller stature, they excel in driving, farmwork, sports, in-hand showing, jumping and more. Their playful personality and friendly demeanor make for the perfect companion.



    Tell me about something you love and why! Could be an activity, place, food, animal, ect. Ends in 48 hours


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    [b]Owner:[/b]
    [b]Show Name:[/b]
    [b]Barn Name:[/b]
    [b]Gender:[/b]
    [b]Halter Color:[/b]
    [b]Prompt:[/b]


    Phenotype: Buttermilk buckskin Tobiano blanket appaloosa
    Eye Color: Bisexual Flag
    Genotype: Ee/AA/CRcr/TOTO/LPlp
    Breeding Notes:
    - mane/tail dye does not pass on to foals
    - Will always pass Tobiano

    ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

♥ mizu @ Sun Jun 02, 2024 3:52 pm

Owner: ♥ mizu
Show Name: cotton candy craze
Barn Name: kandy
Gender: mare, she/her (hyperfeminine)
Halter Color: pastel bi flag (like her mane!)
Prompt:

i love chicken smoothie :) i think about how much cs has helped me often, and it's something that's really opened my eyes to how much this site has changed me for the better. when i found cs, i was a very sheltered person. my parents didn't let me have any social media (like pinterest, instagram, etc.) so i was confined to browser-based games even though my computer was never checked. i was just too scared to stray from kids platforms, y'know?

anyway. the kindness and warmth from the cs community is genuinely unparalleled. the site is easy to navigate and it introduced me to the world of digital artwork, which is something i've spent thousands of hours doing at this point. i've made so many amazing friends and gotten SO much comfort from this site. i was in a very, very dark place when i first joined (you can see from my old points how insecure i was LOL) but the safety of the site was like the perfect place to foster my personality. i honed the way i talk to people on here before replicating it in real life and have grown to become quite the chatterbox both irl and online lol. cs allowed me to feel like a silly little girl again when i was never really able to when i was younger. i LOVE chicken smoothie. it has so many niches, and i've found mine. i love the equine community on here. the artists, the adopters, the art fanatics, have all been so lovely. i've adopted plenty of gorgeous characters which bring me an indescribable amount of comfort to look at, draw, and write for. i really love chicken smoothie and everything it's exposed me to. :)

kaju @ Sun Jun 02, 2024 4:15 pm

    Owner: kaju
    Show Name: NSS Sakura Trees
    Barn Name: Blossom
    Gender: Mare
    Halter Color: matching w flag!
    Prompt: i absolutely agree with bliss, very well said!!<3
    i dont know where i would be without my pets, they were there for me when nobody else in my life was. im thankful for them, i hope they know how much i love them

galaxyy. @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:22 pm

    Owner: galaxyy.
    Show Name: MVE Sweet Hibiscus Tea
    Barn Name: Penelope
    Gender: mare
    Halter Color: something matchy!
    Prompt:
      a little cliche considering where i'm posting this but 😭 i love horses. my three boys, specifically, but also just horses and horseback riding in general! i own two chestnut nutcases (finn half arab half appy, lou full aqh) and a big bay mutt boy named chief (who is definitely part draft of some sort) and i love them all so very dearly. i also fell in love with the lesson horse i'd ridden for about 13 years before buying finn,,, the cutest and brattiest little blue-eyed paint. horses are honestly such a big part of my life and have taught me so much throughout it that i don't know where i'd be without them dhfjdhf. i love working with my boys (even if i'm only riding/training one right now) and just loving on them and building that bond <3 chief gives really good hugs and finn gives kisses and lou has the brightest smile around,, they genuinely just make my day so much better the instant i see them :,)

Loaf
by SHIFTING TENDONS @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:51 pm [Reply]

Thinking about my next tattoo,,hopefully I'll get enough on Wednesday to get it.
Image

evanmyers @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:52 pm

adorable!!

SHIFTING TENDONS @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:53 pm

lavrynn wrote:adorable!!

    Thank you!

what the hekk
by Mavi @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 5:51 am [Reply]

can I go like one week without some stupid things happening??
I either broke or sprained my gaddang foot
what the hekk
why
how
how??
I got out of bed too wonky
I did a bad steppy
I stinky step
and my foot said
absolutely not
and I havent been able to walk for like 2 days
I get an xray tomorrow
so
fingers(or toes lol) crossed its just a sprain

DarkBloodMoonRising @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 8:06 am

love the drawing, but hopefully, it's only a sprain...I've had a foot injury before and it sucks. Best of luck!!!

♥ mizu @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 9:38 am

this sounds so painful oh no :( i hope it's not broken!!

Mavi @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 2:05 pm

DarkBloodMoonRising wrote:love the drawing, but hopefully, it's only a sprain...I've had a foot injury before and it sucks. Best of luck!!!

Thank you! I am hoping the X-ray is positive tomorrow 🤞

♥ mizu wrote:this sounds so painful oh no :( i hope it's not broken!!

Thank you! It's not super discolored so
I'm hoping
But I lost movement in a couple toes so...
It's a 50/50 shot lol

Best
by Rocky Road Raccoon @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 1:36 am [Reply]

Now now, Zeus, just because he sleeps upside down, doesn't mean he's creepy!

ClarkG23 @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:18 am

This is so funny! It just made my day a bit better :)

Rocky Road Raccoon @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:20 am

ClarkG23 wrote:This is so funny! It just made my day a bit better :)

Aw thank you, hope you're doing alright!

CryptidHunter_425 @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:46 am

come on, zeus! be more open minded! <- someone who also sleeps upside down and has caused friends to worry about me

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qibli
by Romova @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:09 am [Reply]

sandy boi

Hypomania @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:11 am

this is so good?? what a cute sandy boi (the scorpion tail is so cool)

kaju @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:13 am

    QIIIIBLIII he looks so good in your style!!

COOLDOGOOO @ Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:49 am

QUIBLII YESSSSSSSS please moon next plsplsplspls seriously they go together <33 as bffs tho lol
the bit at the end where thorn is like, "good, because the dragon youre def not avoiding is here" and quibli is like WHAT is so funny i love haha
but ro he looks insane in your style omg i love it <33

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