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Lightningkin β€” Desert Flower by-nc-sa

Published: 2014-02-21 06:23:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 1625; Favourites: 51; Downloads: 17
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Description Originally, I had three ideas for concepts to draw, but unfortunately I only got around to finishing one.

Since everyone else seems to be creating really awesome-looking designs, I decided maybe I'd like to do something kind of silly and stand out a little bit. Honestly, if I hear that Mr. Nomura got a good laugh out of this, that'll be good enough for me!


Large version (200% scale) here - lightningkin.deviantart.com/ar…

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Comments: 25

Arahkea [2014-03-24 22:56:31 +0000 UTC]

PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF THIS IS FANTASTIC

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ezioauditore97 [2014-03-12 00:11:28 +0000 UTC]

Neat design!Somebody like Chocobos,eh?

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Reecey-Boy [2014-03-10 14:51:00 +0000 UTC]

This is fantastic! I love it.

Definitely one of the best I've seen.

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Lightningkin In reply to Reecey-Boy [2014-03-11 03:18:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I was really hoping everyone would like it

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Smuupay [2014-03-04 13:49:06 +0000 UTC]

That cactuar mask

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Lightningkin In reply to Smuupay [2014-03-11 03:17:57 +0000 UTC]

Heck yeah!

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rafaelsizamachado [2014-02-26 19:02:12 +0000 UTC]

Cute and funny!
Love it!

I hope you win!

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Lightningkin In reply to rafaelsizamachado [2014-02-26 23:52:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, that certainly makes me more optimistic about it!

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JayFox31 [2014-02-21 18:20:22 +0000 UTC]

that is VERY cool

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Lightningkin In reply to JayFox31 [2014-02-22 01:15:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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JayFox31 In reply to Lightningkin [2014-02-22 02:33:15 +0000 UTC]

ouo np. X3 reminds me of terraria though, since you can actually have cactus armor and sword.


But I know it's supposed to be like finnal fantasy or something.

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jmaur82 [2014-02-21 16:39:08 +0000 UTC]

I think this is one of my favorite concepts in the contest. I love the jacket around the hips as a side skirt. Amazing!

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Lightningkin In reply to jmaur82 [2014-02-22 01:14:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!

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Kyemon [2014-02-21 16:29:39 +0000 UTC]

"It has been 5 months since I hid myself amongst the Cactuar ranks, they have finally accepted me as one of there own and show signs of loyalty. Cactuarina has been especially welcoming, with her prickly hugs greeting me each morning, 100 new needles being added to the growing pile next to my bed roll. I will add them to my clothing, as the number of needles you grow seems to add to your rank of status in the herd. This fascinates me.

The chitters and giggles of excitement have grown to comfort me as I study the herd, we are out again today, befuddling travelers with high pitched tones to convey the amusement and triumph they must feel when smacking yet another unsuspecting victim upon the face. I feel this is a custom to becoming an outstanding member of the community, the more obnoxious the response from the victim, the more status you gain... I will revise my findings later this evening at dinner."

I have learned of a new ritual, it seems in order to be accepted as a full adult in the herd, you must first beat the largest standing youth in a show of combat. I was tested of this today as a rather large male in the group attempted to assert his dominance. He approached me, puffed up in a sort of display, chittering about, a sort of mock "Intimidation" attempt. I stood my ground, and puffed out my chest, showing him I would not flee so easy. I had seen this kind of display before amongst the males. This seemed to startle him, as my breastplate was unfortunately the area I deemed more suited for most of the needles Cactuarina has shed upon my face the prior morning, he stood for a moment, perplexed, them in my disdain, spun quickly in my direction, face-long into my breastplate.

Reflecting on this now, I see where my actions went wrong. Had I been paying more attention to the rituals of the flowering female Cactuars, I would have seen that my previous display was indeed a show of dominance in the males of the community, but flirting for the females... This was made apparent after my "aggressive" stance, when the male then proceeded to "pollinate" me. I reacted as any lady with pride would have... and proceeded to whack the Cactuar with my blade, running and screaming after it with all the grace that I posessed...

I feel it is best that I study the females the next few days, as the males now eye me with both suspicion and googly eyes...
This job is not worth the pay...
Β 
Ever fondly,
Β  -Lighting the ever vigilant

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Lightningkin In reply to Kyemon [2014-02-22 01:12:57 +0000 UTC]

This has proceeded to make my entire week. You are awesome. XD

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Kyemon In reply to Lightningkin [2014-02-22 01:44:48 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you~

Β I loved your submission, wonderful work!

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moondevourer [2014-02-21 06:59:24 +0000 UTC]

oh my god this is intensely cute
I knew I made a good decision when I made you my slave

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Lightningkin In reply to moondevourer [2014-02-22 01:14:15 +0000 UTC]

Pffahaha! <3


Thanks you XD

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moondevourer In reply to Lightningkin [2014-02-22 18:39:23 +0000 UTC]

hell yeah
teach us your lineart ways, son
cause this style is really great omfg

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Aileen-Rose [2014-02-21 06:56:57 +0000 UTC]

Really love the design. It's well thought out, and it looks beautiful. XD Not mention silly with the Cactaur concept I love it!

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Lightningkin In reply to Aileen-Rose [2014-02-21 07:02:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, I'm happy to hear that!

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Aileen-Rose In reply to Lightningkin [2014-02-21 07:03:29 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome. Wish you luck in the contest.Β 

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Lightningkin In reply to Aileen-Rose [2014-02-22 01:25:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you again, that helps a lot

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RosenrotXIII [2014-02-21 06:36:05 +0000 UTC]

love this design and would totally play in this outfit.

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Lightningkin In reply to RosenrotXIII [2014-02-21 06:42:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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