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Viktor in bed with Jayce sleeping in his lap, Viktor has one hand in Jayce's hair and the other is interlaced with Jayce's hand. The cat is curled up next to them, they all look content. Illustrated in black ink brush and yellow watercolours.

Before the First Light - pg35 - the end
Only you ;_; waiting on a printed sample and I will post preorder deets this week! Which pages would you like as a print with the preorder?
Thank you for following along, appreciate all the excitement 💖
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Jayce and Viktor from Arcane embracing tightly and blending together. Illustrated in warm yellows and black ink brush pen.

Before the First Light - pg34
Alexa play Before the First Light full volume.
Keep an eye out for a printed version preorder ✨️
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Comic page of three horizontal panels from top to bottom. Top panel is Jayce's gloved hand grasping Viktor's forearm, middle panel is a closeup of Jayce's eyes and bottom panel is a closeup of Viktor's eyes, they both look emotional. All illustrated in green watercolours and black ink brush.

Before the First Light - pg33
He's alive ✨️
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Top panel is Viktor's socked feet rushing out the door while his cane clatters to the ground. Bottom panel is a frantic viktor cradling an unconscious Jayce's face. All illustrated in black ink brush and green watercolour washes

Before the First Light - pg32
The ever-present cane clatter 🫶
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Top left panel is Viktor looking back out the door, top right panel is a closeup of Viktor's eye looking shocked. Larger bottom panel is the bottom of the open door with the cat looking out at a figure obscured by the door frame, only a gloved hand and part of hip is visible. All illustrated in black ink brush and green watercolours.

Before the First Light - pg31
Someone's here 👀
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Page has three vertical panels minimizing in size from left to right like a closing door. Left panel is Viktor looking out hopefully, middle panel is Viktor looking down to the left looking disappointed, right panel is viktor in profile looking down to the left. All illustrated in green watercolour washes and black brush pen.

Before the First Light - pg30
Careful Viktor don't let the cat out.
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Top panel is Viktor reaching for the doorknob, middle panel is the door opening to snow and wind blowing in. Bottom panel is the back of viktor from the waist up looking out the door with snow blowing around him. All illustrated in green watercolour and black ink brush pen

Before the First Light - pg29
Who's behind door number one?
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Top panel is Viktor's feet walking with the cat trotting along beside him. Middle left panel is the cat diving face first into their breakfast as Viktor puts it down, middle right panel is a stovetop kettle with steam pouring out of it. Bottom panel is Viktor looking over at the door behind him while the cat sits in front of it looking up expectantly. All illustrated in green watercolour washes and black ink brush pen

Before the First Light - pg28
Interrupted morning ritual
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Top panel is a closeup of Viktor's eyes opening, middle left panel is a bedside table with a book, candle, and glass of water. Middle right panel is his cat curled up tight on the bed. Bottom panel is a snowy view out the bedroom window, a plant and books stacked up by a crystal are on the windowsill. All illustrated in green watercolour washes and black ink brush pen

Before the First Light - pg27
Cozy snowy morning let's see what his day holds 💚
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Top panel shows Viktor sitting at his teaching desk marking homework, he is writing with his right and leaning against his left hand, the desk is covered in paper, an eraser, a pile of books, and a small woven cup full of pens and scissors. His hair is halfup and he is wearing a flowy shirt under a brocade doublebreasted vest. Middle left panel shows Viktor's halfeaten sandwich with a lunch basket behind it with an apple inside it. Middle right panel is Viktor's hand with a piece of chalk writing on the chalkboard. Bottom panel overlaps the panels above it a little and shows Viktor sitting on a stool surrounded by the children, they are all working on individual mechanisms and are enjoying each others company. All illustrated with black brush pen and green watercolour washes.

Before the First Light - pg26
Happy birthday Viktor we love you 💚
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Top of the page is a pile of vegetables harvested from Viktor's garden, cabbage, tomatoes, herbs, zucchini, and green onions, bottom panel shows Viktor's table filled with food with him, the mother and girl, and the old teacher sitting around it. The cat is begging for handouts below them. All illustrated with green watercolour washes and black ink brush pen.

Before the First Light - pg25
Summer harvest dinner party 🥬🍅🫑
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Top left panel is a trowel and pots resting in the soil, top right panel shows Viktor's hands gently placing seeds into the soul. Middle panel has Viktor looking up surprised at a tail to his left. Bottom panel is Viktor sitting in his garden surrounded by green plants starting to grow, while a cat rubs up against his side. Viktor is wearing a pair of overalls with his brace over the pants and a loose shirt with the sleeves rolled up. His cane is resting in the grass beside him, and a small table is off to the left with a drinking glass and book waiting. Entire page is illustrated with black ink brush pen and green watercolour washes

Before the First Light - pg24
Part 3! A surprise spring visitor for Viktor 🐱
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Viktor from arcane sitting alone in bed with a cup of tea. There is a window above his head with distant mountains and a crescent moon. Panel illustrated in black brush ink pen and blue watercolour washes.

Before the First Light - pg23
End of part 2, third and final part starts next monday!
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Top panel shows viktor and the mother and child walking with boxes and bundles and pulling the cart. Middle left panel is the mother and viktor arranging dishes in a cupboard, middle right panel is the girl carrying a giant pile of books to viktor who is arranging them. Bottom panel is the side of the little apartment off the back of the school while the three of them hug in the doorway. All illustrated in black brush pen and blue watercolours.

Before the First Light - pg22
Moving day ✨️
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Top panel is Viktor looking into a room while the older teacher looks over at Viktor. Middle left panel is a closeup of a chalkboard, middle right panel is a bookshelf and a window. Bottom left panel is some plants on the windowsill, bottom right panel is viktor standing in the middle of the classroom while the teacher leans back onto a small desk and watches him. All illustrated with black ink brush and blue watercolour washes.

Before the First Light - pg21
Only 2 pages left in pt2, all of part 3 is available on my patreon for all tiers 💖
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Top panel has Viktor sitting on some stairs surrounded by 5 assorted children, including the two girls from previous pages. Bottom larger panels shows the children running off to play while an older man holding a satchel interrupts Viktor. Viktor is very cute in his half-up hair, black short vest, white button-down, and slacks. Entire page illustrated in black ink brush pen and blue watercolours.

Before the First Light - pg20
I love putting Viktor in little outfits
Also on AO3, and all of pt3 will be up on patreon by the end of the week (hopefully)
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Top panel has Viktor explaining something to the girls at the table while they work. Bottom panel has the new girl throwing herself around Viktor's neck while the other girl laughs. All illustrated with black ink brush and blue watercolour washes.

Before the First Light - pg19
More hugs for the boy 💕
Also on AO3, I'm sketching out the last few pages for this!!
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Top panel shows Viktor and the girl standing with a woman and another small girl. Bottom panel shows Viktor and the mom walking home pulling the shop cart with both girls riding on the top. All illustrated in black ink and blue watercolour washes.

Before the First Light - pg18
Can't think of a caption for this one. I love putting Viktor in outfits.
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon for all tiers, with part 3 coming soon!
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Top left panel shows Viktor and the girl hunched over the homework, top right panel has the girl jumping up in a "eureka" moment while viktor watches, bottom panel shows the girl throwing her arms around Viktor's neck. All illustrated in black ink brush pen and blue watercolour washes.

Before the First Light - pg16
Viktor R Cain deserves all the hugs.
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon for all tiers, with part 3 coming soon!
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Top panel is Viktor admiring his finished woven basket while the girl sleeps on his shoulder. Bottom panel is someone holding out two cupcakes to a surprised Viktor and an awake, ecstatic girl. Illustrated in black brush pen and blue watercolour washes.

Before the First Light - pg15
Treats from market neighbours!
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon for all tiers!
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Two panels, top larger panel is Viktor continuing to weave a basket while the woman deals with sales to customers, the girl is chasing the ball with another child. Bottom panel, the girl stops to hand Viktor a couple flowers she picked, Viktor looks pleasantly surprised. Entire page illustrated in black brushpen ink and blue watercolour washes.

Before the First Light - pg14
Hand-picked flowers for the boy 💐
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon for all tiers!
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Top panel is Viktor and the woman and child walking along a road, the woman is pulling a wagon. Larger bottom panel is Viktor sitting in the wagon with the woman, learning how to weave baskets, while the child watches holding a ball. Entire page done in black ink brushpen and blue watercolour washes.

Before the First Light - pg13
Settling in to a new routine 💖
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon for all tiers!
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Three panels of Viktor from Arcane, all illustrated with black ink brush pens and blue watercolour washes. Top panel is Viktor looking into the "camera" looking tired with his longer hair. Middle panel is Viktor's hands with a pair of scissors. Bottom panel is Viktor looking more alert with cute shorter layers in his hair.

Before the First Light - pg12
nothing like a gay haircut to fix all your problems.
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon!
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Top panel is the rising sun with black silhouetted birds flying across, middle panel shows Viktor opening his tired eyes, bottom two panels are some clothes and his cane on a chair, and a pair of boots

Before the First Light - pg11
Rise and shine, sleeping beauty!
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Viktor curled up on a bed, wrapped in his blanket. A window os directly above his head with a full moon, light streaming down onto him. He looks dejected and alone. Whole panel is black ink and some deep purple watercolour, white highlights on the moon and Viktor's hair and tears

Before the First Light - pg10
End of part 1, sorry Viktor you're gonna be ok ;_;
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Three panel page, top panel is the mother and child walking into their house with Viktor trailing behind, middle panel is the mother handing Viktor some new clothes, bottom panel is Viktor looking at a plate of soup at the table with the child. Entire page is done with black brush pen and purple watercolours.

Before the First Light - pg9
Get cared for idiot (affectionate)
Updates every monday! Unless its a holiday apparently...
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Top panel is Viktor looking up at the small girl's mother as she leans over the girl, bottom panel is the mother holding the girl while reaching for Viktor and smiling

Before the First Light - pg8
Who can resist that face.
Updates every monday!
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Top left panel shows Viktor looking down softly, bottom right panel has the young girl concentrating with her tongue peeking out. Gears and a rod cascade down the top right of the page and lead down into a complete toy boat in the bottom left.

Before the First Light - pg7
Some applause for this boat pls I'm never drawing it again.
Updates every monday!
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Top panels is of robed Viktor from Arcane coming to a stop in the market street with a small child crouched over a toy in front of her. Bottom image is a waist-up portrait of the girl, she has dark locs with a pair of safety goggles pushed up on her forehead, holding the boat and a broken piece un her hands, she looks up at viktor curious and friendly

Before the First Light - pg6
Viktor meets a friend 💜
Updates every monday!
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Three illustrated comic panels of a cloaked Viktor wandering through a small town while a roadside market is happening, various stalls and shadowy figures are in the background. The whole page is illustrated with black ink and purple watercolours

Before the First Light - pg5 - wandering through the town aimlessly. About halfway through the first chapter!
Updates every monday, also on AO3
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