looks of porcelain
reeks of asphalt

be careful what you let your eyes see
and what your ears hear

Valerian is not a cruel character in the slightest, but sometimes his manner of speaking in riddles can confuse those around him and ultimately lead them into thinking the worst of this compassionate, yet sometimes cheeky soul (something his cousin, Poppet scolds him for constantly)

I'm particularity proud of this doodle of him because he actually looks like a white shepherd (not a wolf or fox like some people has assumed before lmao)