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Suspension of Disbelief
🕑 Added 2019-04-14 20:35:00 +0000 UTCsorry to be quiet this week AGAIN, ya'll. Besides the new job, we needed to take my brother to the emergency room twice. The doctor thinks he may have lupus, so stay tuned for the next episode of why-can't-my-family-catch-a-damn-break
anyway, in lighter news, RoboHeather sent me in a really nice batch of ideas (thank you Heather, you're a gem!). One being that Smoky and Phoenix are best buds (Fire Bros 2.0!) She had this to say:
"Had a sudden thought that Smokey and Nix miiiight actually make super good friends. I like to think they met when Smokey happened upon a young Phoenix and Jam Sandwich being bullied and mocked by a group of mean girls (both of them always felt awkward and unfeminine compared to other fillies their age, and were often targets because of it), and before the situation can escalate into an actual fight (Nix is fluffed out, wings spread to shield her crying friend, teeth bared, and body getting tense to leap), he decides to help them out by changing into a giant, hairy, terrifying spider to scare the fur off their bullies. He comes back in his normal form after gleefully chasing the brats half way across Ponyville, and introduces himself to the startled girls. While Smokey and Jam do enjoy a casual, friendly relationship through their mutual bestie, it's with Phoenix that he eventually develops an unbreakable bond with.
Though their relationship as adults may appear to be a typical dude bro one (and it IS. Wrestling, getting hammered together, watching sports, sparring practice, checking out chicks, affectionate head butting, playfully teasing the other, casually going over the best torture methods over beer and bar nuts, ect), they really do love each other and have very snuggly, affectionate moments in private too. They think nothing of it to sometimes sleep in the same bed or have painful hangover snuggles on the couch. Smokey also honestly swears by his bestie's skill in blacksmithing, and refuses to use any weapons besides the superior ones she makes him. "
so here are the fire bros watching what they thought was an action movie, but turned into a forced romance fest at the end, booooo
on a design note, i decided to give phoenix blue eyes. i think a splash of blue helps her look more at home with her siblings~
Comments
Lopoddity
Oh my gosh, thank you! :D
D
The blue for Pheonix’s eyes is actually perfect. Also, love this! I love the emphasis on affectionate platonic connections in the Pandoraverse, like Stormy and Rosie kissing each other on the cheek when they greet/having pet names, and now this. It’s honestly REALLY refreshing to see someone give spotlight to friendships that are loving, intimate, and forged in iron, without being necessarily romantic. Gah I love your work let me just word vomit how much I love watching your characters
Lopoddity
thanku boo~
Heather
And I'm super glad you liked my headcanons :D
Heather
Firstly....I really hope your brother gets better! He's in my thoughts! Secondly, awww shucks you. I personally think I'm more of a cool little pebble then a gem XD Thirdly!!! Yeaaaahhhh I can see these two EASILY becoming a new BROTP. Oh my gosh they are so cute!!! And good lord her EYES!!! They are piercing against her orange color and I love them!
Syd D.
My mom has lupus, I know how difficult all those doctors appointments can be. If you have any questions feel free to ask (she's been diagnosed for over thirty years). But it's so fun to see how you depict close platonic relation ships! I love their snuggles.
