Falling in love with someone was something that... never really came all that easily to me. I was always held back by my own deepest fears and anxiety, too afraid to let myself get too close, become too attached... It was so much easier to just keep them held at arm's length physically and emotionally, to still be friendly with them without too many strings attached in hopes that it wouldn't hurt quite as much if I were to lose them. Henry was different, though... I could feel it the first time our gazes met back then, during our first encounter in that café. His words and his demeanor were as warm and kind as his eyes and hands, and despite my initial fear of getting too involved... he only drew me in closer and closer, like a moth to a flame. With every instance that we'd meet up, every precious moment we shared together, every subtle, gentle little touch we exchanged between one another, he broke through my barriers little by little. I still felt deep down that nagging, lingering feeling screaming at me that I really shouldn't, and yet I couldn't help but let myself be taken in by him, be swept up by his charm, his kindness, and his adoration...

Days turned to weeks, turned to months, until one day after an absolutely wonderful date, I decided to surprise him by taking him out to my favorite spot as the sun was setting in the sky. A hill overlooking the lake nestled deep in the woods, a place that I considered to be very special to me... It was there that I revealed to him my true self, my half demon heritage, a deep secret that I didn't share with just anyone except those I thought to be truly trustworthy... I don't know what I had expected to come out of this, rejection, disgust and repulsion at what I was inside... But to my surprise he simply took me into his arms, held me so close and kissed me so sweetly and passionately... His acceptance of who I was both inside and out and his unwavering love were crystal clear in that single gesture, and I hardly hesitated to embrace him back and return the kiss in kind as our energies resonated and slowly became as one together. He is unlike any man I've ever known, his very presence gives me a sense of comfort and solace that I don't get from just anyone else...

He is special to me, he is my dear, sweet beloved... And I'm so incredibly happy beyond words to be able to have him in my life...

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A very special art piece that I was super excited to see the final results of ever since commissioning it back in July, especially so because it's my very first time doing a split commission with someone! Someone who I consider both as a good friend and as someone who's very special to me, who I've known for quite a few years so far! And that particular someone is the dashingly handsome and lovely Sergal  Hellkiller777!
We've wanted to get something done with both of our 'sonas together for a while now, and I'm more than excited that this was our first artwork that we commissioned together! And the results came out so incredible! The wonderfully detailed background, the texture of the fur, feathers, and the clothes, the glow of our character's auras around them as they share a sweet kiss together... there's absolutely no doubt that the artist did an amazing job with this overall! We were both very pleased at how awesome this came out, for sure~ <33

This beautifully done piece is courtesy of the ever lovely  Castycom! As always, it was an absolute joy and pleasure to be able to work with you on a commission like this, and it was an honor to have you do this piece for our first split commission together! I highly recommend y'all to check out Casty's page and give them a watch if you like the looks of their stuff, leave a favorite and a comment on the original post of this piece in their gallery and on other pieces of theirs too, and consider commissioning them as well to get some incredible art for yourself! They offer monthly icon commissions, YCHs, and even regular commissions like this one as well every so often, so be sure to grab one while they're available if you're interested! They do great work for the prices they offer, and they work with you to make sure your artwork comes out exactly as you like it! I seriously cannot recommend them enough! Even if you can't afford a commission, please help support an awesome artist by following them and sharing their work around! ^^

Henry Kage the Eastern Sergal is © to  Hellkiller777

Kira 'Phoenix' Alistair is © to me

Sergals are © to  mick39