"I used to be afraid to show off my colors. I'd hide that part of me away where no one could reach it. Just put my head down and keep moving forward, as they'd say. Friends came and went, and over time broke bits and pieces of that defense I'd built up over the years. It wasn't until I realized something fateful that all the barracades came crashing down: I'm loved, and I'm not alone in this world."

"Don't be afraid to be you, hun. Let those colors fly. Stand tall, and be proud. You're loved. too. <3"

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Happy Pride Month, everyone!!!!

This version is a bit similar to the first version (https://www.furaffinity.net/view/61535265/) but serves as a bit of a thought experiment if anything. For awhile now, the trademark silver colors on Silver has felt a bit "empty" to me. I've always struggled with getting juuuuuust the right design with Silver (and even after so many variations, I still don't think I've found it exactly right), and my recent thoughts have led me to observe the bulk of Silver's coloration; the silver fur that makes up most of his design just didn't feel "exciting". As an attempt to rectify this, this version features Silver's pelt being colored not to dissimilar to an actual wolf pelt, and I think it's pretty good! It hits the level of pizzazz that I've been trying to get with Silver for awhile now, but I'd love to hear your thoughts as well! How do you like the look of this version of Silver? :3