18 - Silent Doubt
Previous Chapter: 17 - Farewell
Gab reappears, seeking to dispel his boredom. Meanwhile, Keith embarks on what may be the hardest journey of his life.
This chapter was a very intense journey for myself, too. It's been a long time since I felt my own characters and story so intensely. I really hope it's noticeable. I added the full letter at the chapter's end as a small addition.
Do you think Keith will stay true to his reslove? I'd be super grateful if you share your thoughts on this chapter with me. 🖤
Lorian
ReplyDeleteOct 19
So Gab haunts Keith with the ghost of his lover... I love the panels with Raphael - and the way you draw Gab - plot unfolds further too! The Keith panels are heart wrecking! I want to embrace him and soothe him - he is in pieces. The letter is beautifully sad. "You are the one" - was so moving, so... intense, in just few words. Hit me hard.
Darkenaz
ReplyDeleteOct 19
I had a feeling that Gab was haunting Keith as Kaz’s spirit… And I thought it well. It was fascinating to get a glimpse into his perspective and his life — to see that he, too, has his own assignments, even if over his long life he’s developed some unique "games" to drive away boredom.
Keith’s ritual at Kaz’s grave was simply heartbreaking — the lines, the memories, and all the illustrations. I could truly feel his pain, and a kind of relief by telling him the truth. Hats off! I’m looking forward to the next chapter!
Can Gab get any more diva than aesthetically sitting at the windowsill of a skyscraper, wearing some flowy robe, bored with his own meddling?
ReplyDeleteRaphael seems like a very stylish person with that matching home outfit of his. He definitely is not the one who declares his old t-shirts to be pajamas from now on until the end of time. (I have a soft spot for the way you draw slightly older men… They are very appealing).
And how interesting to see that Gab has an actual… err… occupation!
That frame with Keith and the leaves falling around him is so beautiful! Just like the page with him crying over the letter! Wonderful composition and such an emotionally charged moment! The following pages are just masterful! They've truly gripped me! But I still smirked at that promise he made about never loving again.
Ah, this might have been my favourite chapter!
Gab is 100% diva. XD
DeleteRaphael likes all things stylish and expensive, so he also wears fancy pajamas. XD And thank you! I really enjoy drawing more defined faces.
Thank you. The cemetary part of this chapter was emotionally intense to draw, so I'm happy when it's visible... and Keiths resolve may be a bit unrealistic. 🥲