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Kakavege Week Day 1 - Spaceship Antics
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Kakavege Week: Day 1 — Royalty
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✨❤️🔥Exclusive Interview with The Rejects’ guitarist, producer, and lead singer — Cynthia (formerly Cyborg Noodle) ❤️🔥✨
Interviewer: Hello there, Ms. Cyborg Noodle. How are you?
Cynthia: Oh, I don’t go by that name anymore.
I: Oh. My apologies, I wasn’t informed. What do you go by now?
C: Don’t worry about it too much, you didn’t know. I get that a lot anyway. I’ve been going by Cynthia more recently. Don’t know if I’ll keep it just yet but my friends seem to like it so maybe I might.
I: Well, it is a very pretty name. Anyway, shall we get started?
C: Yes, let’s.
I: Okay, first of all, let’s go back to the beginning. Tell us how you came up with The Rejects. How did this all start?
C: That’s kind of a loaded question, isn’t it? [laughs] Well, after my swift departure from Gorillaz back in 2010 thanks to Murdoc (that bastard) abandoning ship as it were, I floated along the open sea for several years. I pretty much shut down completely after the first three. Couldn’t tell you how I even managed to be alive for so long without power or spare parts, though. Guess if I were to thank my creator for one thing, it’d have to be a long-lasting battery life. Anyway, when I woke up, I realized I had washed up onto U.S soil. Well, more specifically a landfill, which in hindsight was pretty ironic. But regardless, I was saved by man who lived there alone. Apparently, he gave me some spare parts that were there as well as his vocal cords just so I could live. I had never met anybody who was filled with so much compassion for a stranger before. Then again, I was never shown much compassion in my decade long existence. So he became my friend almost instantly. We lived on that landfill for years until we managed to fix up a beat up 2003 Pacifica and we drove that across the country. Through that journey, we basically came up with the name ourselves. We both realized that were just projects that were thrown away by our creators. Nobody wanted us because we were associated with memories that people just wanted to forget. Thus, "The Rejects“ were born and the rest is history.
(Poster from their first concert at the Demon Dayz Festival LA 2018 before being subsequently canceled due to technical difficulties)
I: Fascinating... do you think that last statement still applies now to the current state of your band, now that there's four of you?
C: Oh definitely. Maybe not in the same sense, but it we still find comfort in each other that way. We've grown comfortable with the uncomfortable, so to speak. We're people who don't fit into a defined label and we very much like it that way.
I: That’s all very inspiring to hear. Going back to some things you said earlier; it sounds like you have some contempt for what happened to you during your time with Gorillaz. So tell me, how did the temporary Gorillaz bassist, Ace D. Copular get into the picture?
C: I had no idea Ace was involved with Gorillaz during the time we met him. In fact, me and Lenny weren’t intending to add a new member since we were pretty content in doing all the music ourselves. But he gave us a place to stay in his duplex when we visited Townsville and he had some really great skills on bass, so we just invited him on. He originally was just a manager for our shows but eventually he started doing bass with us and we had a really fun time. We didn’t find out that he used to be a part of Gorillaz until 2-D came along. Like, when we moved in initially, we were pretty worried about rent but he assured us that he would pay it all himself since he got — in his words, not mine, ”a substantial pay raise thanks to [his] latest gig” and we didn’t realize his little ”gig” was working with Gorillaz until we met his new boy-toy. (No offense, ’D) Wouldn’t call that a gig with a band as big as them but to each their own, I guess.
I: Well, what about 2-D? How did he end up joining The Rejects?
C: Well, he’s a different story. I was pretty reluctant for him to join originally. Not because I associated him with what happened to me, of course. In fact, I see him as a victim more than anything else. I admit it. I did some fucked up shit to him back then. I mean, I was programmed to do those things by Murdoc at the time but I still perpetuated the cycle of abuse on that island. In my mind, it was my fault that I didn’t do anything to prevent it from continuing. I don’t know if it was truly me or the bullet hole that I gained on my head during my time on Plastic Beach, but seeing him being broken bit by bit as we held him captive… That made me develop a concious. Seeing him change so vividly before my eyes and replaying those moments in what was left in my memory banks made me question what role I was meant to play in this world. Was being some bodyguard; unfeeling, stagnant, all that I was meant for? What more could I accomplish in life without needing the aid of a gun? It was very eye-opening experience for me. When I met 2-D again, I was more afraid that I could potentially hurt him again. I didn’t expect him to forgive me, I just hoped he and the rest of Gorillaz were doing better without me in the picture. But to my surprise, he forgave me. I thought it would’ve been satisfying to hear but it still felt unearned. I still feel that way a little bit, if I’m honest. I was just glad to know that he was living a happier life than before. I’m sure you’ll talk all about his journey with him but if I can say one thing in defense for him. The man deserves a happy ending after all the shit he’s been through.
I: Hmm… Good to know. Let’s switch this conversation up a bit. How would you describe your music now compared to when you were starting out in early 2017?
C: I’d say there’s been a huge tonal shift compared to what me and Lenny were making before and what all of us are making now. That’s partly due to 2-D’s expertise in production. I don’t know how a veteran like him could improve so much since The Now Now but really, it’s almost surreal to see him work. People like to say he’s dumb but sometimes I highly doubt that. Creatively, that man is a genius. I’m completely serious. I will admit, we’ve always taken on a more folk, indie rock aesthetic. It feels so long ago now since we’ve done something like that. We’ve strayed so far from original sound that it’s kinda funny to think about. Is it bad to cringe at your own music? Nah, nah, nah. I’m kidding. We might try to go back to it at some point. We still like that kind of music but I’m not sure how we can implement it with the way were are now. Might have to figure that out at some point. As to what I’d say our sound is now, I’d say we have a… I don’t know? Like a, uhh… we’re still pretty indie but I guess more electronica, maybe? Hyperpop? [laughs awkwardly] I don’t know! We’ve evolved so far beyond from what we used to produce that I don’t even know what genre we would fall into anymore. [laughs]
(Cynthia and 2D at Studio 13 in London) I: [laughs] Well, before you worry too much about that. Tell us what it’s like working in a roomful of men. Does it ever get chaotic?
C: Well, yeah it gets chaotic but we’re all a little chaotic in together so, to me, it all evens out. I mean, if you’re asking if I’m bothered by working with a bunch of guys then, no. We're all friends and nothing more. I know that for some people, seeing a female lead with all male bandmates can be a little... I dunno, "intimidating" for lack of a better word? I feel like women have always had this complicated relationship in the music industry when it comes to expressing themselves. There's always this air of tension whenever we try to talk about what we go through. Our identity, our struggles, femininity, sexuality; just whatever... We're constantly being scrutinized by the media whether we talk to little or too much about our thoughts. So when some see a woman with multiple guys, they just think that she's a mouthpiece for them. Not that she has her own life or is her own person that isn't solely defined by the men in her life and doesn't need protection from the world. I like to think we should be above that mindset now. That's why I don't necessarily see this as just "my band" even though I'm the lead. At the end of the day, it's all of our thoughts collectively. Whenever I write songs about myself and the shit that I went through, I make sure to sing it. No one else gets to talk about my experiences except for me, the guys just help bring those emotions to the surface. Sorry, didn't mean to make that a long rant, I just wanted to get that off my chest.
I: Oh, you're completely fine. Now, aside from that. When should we expect new music from the Rejects?
C: Something soon hopefully. We don’t have an official release date but just expect something. This is going to be our first EP with our new members at the helm, so I’m really excited to see how our fans react.
I: I think we talked about some interesting stuff today but before we go, we do have one final question from a fan on Instagram.
C: Oh really? Sweet! Fire away.
I: From @katy.ward.8494, "What's your relationship like with Murdoc?"
C: Oh, uh… I don't talk to him anymore. I've cut contact with him a long time ago. I try not to talk about him but y’know… that reminds me of something. Murdoc, if you just so happen to be reading this, I just want you to know. I’m not going anywhere so suck on my nads you sick fu—
I: And that’s it for our interview with Ms. Cynthia from The Rejects! Tune in next time for our interview with producer and keyboardist, Stuart “2D” Pot where we’ll talk about his journey from Gorillaz to now.
Just some guys being dudes,,,, and developing trauma in the process
Anyways, here’s part one the U13 au master doc! But just a disclaimer here though for any one wanting to read this. I know from what I’ve posted so far of this au has been pretty tame, but this has a very mature storyline with blood/intense gore, themes of depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc. I’ve made a full list of potential triggers at the end of my statement on the first page of the Google Doc but I’m just putting this here as an extra precaution.
If you are in anyway uncomfortable with the themes present in this au then this is not a good story for you. These sections can get pretty heavy so if you do want to read this, I encourage you to take breaks. This is 131 pages long so far and I’m only just getting started with it.
Hopefully by the time part two eventually gets finished, the story will wind down a bit because, c’mon this is DBZ we’re talking about. It’s not always filled with gritty and serious writing, it also has comedy. The only reason as to why it gets as dark as it does in here is because the past behind the Saiyans, Frieza's tyranny, the whole ✨blowing up a planet and killing off it’s entire population thang✨ is some of the darkest shit in the show. And because that shit is being elongated over 10 year period in this au, shit’s bound to get darker as a result.
So aside from that, happy reading! :)
I’ve worked on this doc for a solid several months at this point and I think you guys are gonna really love what I have so far. Thank you so much for the support on the au, enjoy my little ref sheet up top for Kakarot and Vegeta, and I hope you like it! Let me know if there’s anything I can improve on in my writing for this.
Ayo more au kakavege shit incoming (kakavege week WIP edition)
Also great news! I just finished the first half of my au storyline!! 🎊 I need to spruce some stuff up first, mostly just grammar stuff but otherwise I’ll be showing it off soon. ;)
Oh, but also also………….
there’s gonna be a character that you’ll see a ton more off from now on that isn’t in the master doc (yet, still gotta work on his backstory) but here he is as a baby. His name is Yamma. Have fun!
Brolai Week 2022!!
Hey y’all, this year my friend @hayyie and I have the pleasure of moderating Brolai week, hosted by @saiyan–tales ! It’ll be April 10th through the 18th. Check out the prompts below!
Be sure to use the tag #BrolaiWeek2022 and @ the account @brolai-week to get shared!
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Introducing,
✨The Rejects✨
(if y’all remember this old au, you’re in really og and in for a treat cause I’m bringing this shit back from the dead lmao,,,)
❤️🔥BREAKING NEWS Y’ALL❤️🔥
My interactive webcomic @wetheuncommon is now on WEBTOON!
It would really mean a lot to me if you guys checked this out as I’ve been working on this story for 6 years which is already weird to think about seeing as I premiered this series on Tumblr almost a year ago now on March 3rd. 😭 I hope you guys love this world and its characters just as much as I do!
More sketches of my u13 au but this time, a full view of their wedding attire! (featuring Turles, Bulma, and Gine helping em get ready ^^)
I can’t wait for when I get done writing the first few arcs of the au in my master doc! Just need to get done with some assignments first but I promise it’ll be done! (Eventually 😅)
TLDR: This is my headcanon for how I believe Saiyans wedding traditions work! (At least in U13)
Hopefully my writing isn’t too small but in case it is, I’ll just quote it all below. Enjoy! (Also here’s another rupphire inspired drawing,,,, hope y’all don’t mind lol)
“The earring is also important. Similar to a wedding ring, it symbolizes marriage. The cuff earrings are typically made of brass and can be easily customized, usually with engravings on the inside. Unlike in human culture, there isn’t another set. There is only one set, it’s only the positioning that changes. Each partner gets one cuff for the opposite ear. When engaged, each will position it on the lower part of the ear. Once married, they will place it higher up.”
“The earring is also important. Similar to a wedding ring, it symbolizes marriage. The cuff earrings are typically made of brass and can be easily customized, usually with engravings on the inside. Unlike in human culture, there isn’t another set. There is only one set, it’s only the positioning that changes. Each partner gets one cuff for the opposite ear. When engaged, each will position it on the lower part of the ear. Once married, they will place it higher up.”
“The earring is also important. Similar to a wedding ring, it symbolizes marriage. The cuff earrings are typically made of brass and can be easily customized, usually with engravings on the inside. Unlike in human culture, there isn’t another set. There is only one set, it’s only the positioning that changes. Each partner gets one cuff for the opposite ear. When engaged, each will position it on the lower part of the ear. Once married, they will place it higher up.”
“The earring is also important. Similar to a wedding ring, it symbolizes marriage. The cuff earrings are typically made of brass and can be easily customized, usually with engravings on the inside. Unlike in human culture, there isn’t another set. There is only one set, it’s only the positioning that changes. Each partner gets one cuff for the opposite ear. When engaged, each will position it on the lower part of the ear. Once married, they will place it higher up.”
“When proposing, the earring will be tied to the flower’s stem.”
“When proposing, one person will present the flower with the earring tied to it to their significant other and ask if they accept the proposal.”
“If the answer is a definitive ‘yes,’ then the recipient will take the earring and put the flower in the presenter’s hair.”
“If the answer is ‘yes, but not right now,’ then the recipient will put the flower in their own hair but give the earring to the presenter. They will keep it until the both of them are ready.”
“If the recipient is unsure or needs to still think about it, then they’ll take the earring but not the flower and will take it only if they accept it.”
“If the answer is ‘no,’ then the recipient won’t take anything at all.”
“Saiyan wedding ceremonies are a lot less extravagant than human ones. Each partner will wear something significant to their family line and that’s as far as it goes dress-wise. However for Kakarot and Vegeta, that wasn’t the case as they went all out and had a Human-Saiyan mixed wedding since they got married on Earth, partly as an act of unity between Planet Vegeta and humanity (officially).”
“That’s a story for another time. Sorry!”
*pointing at Vegeta* “Wearing his father’s old coronation attire as a wedding suit”
*pointing at Kakarot’s shoes* “Part of father’s old headband”
“The flower is used in the ceremony by cultivating its seeds and blending them into a strong and potent drink. This drink is said to give anyone who drinks it a longer lasting life along with a small power boost. Consuming it symbolizes an unbreakable bond, ever lasting even after death. This part is usually presented by both of the couple’s families, however it’s more acceptable nowadays to have it be presented by an elder of either of their respected communities. The only people allowed to drink this beverage is the couple.”
*pointing at both Kakarot and Vegeta* “kneeling”
*pointing at Bardock* “Yes, Bardock is alive in this AU!
“But be careful, it’s quite an eclectic taste.”
Vegeta: *thinking* Bitter…
“After that part of the ceremony has ended, each partner will move their earrings up. They are married and the reception will begin!”
“With lots of food obviously.”
AAAAAA TYSM 🥺💕💕💕 that means a lot,,,,
Guess what?? Another U13 au sketch dump lmao
Also for those wondering about the earrings they have on, no they’re not destroyer earrings. They’re wedding earrings! This concept was inspired by @nessguts but I decided to add some more world-building because who doesn’t like more Saiyan lore? :D I might make a separate post about it later so I don’t make this one too long lol but in the meantime, enjoy this fluff of U7 meeting their U13 counterparts.
Guess what?? Another U13 au sketch dump lmao
Also for those wondering about the earrings they have on, no they’re not destroyer earrings. They’re wedding earrings! This concept was inspired by @nessguts but I decided to add some more world-building because who doesn’t like more Saiyan lore? :D I might make a separate post about it later so I don’t make this one too long lol but in the meantime, enjoy this fluff of U7 meeting their U13 counterparts.
💕💘 Happy belated Valentines Day everyone! 💕💘 :))
I’ve been listening to some vocaloid/utau/vsynth songs lately and thought it’d be funny to see U13 Vegeta singing “Romeo and Cinderella” to a flustered U13 Kakarot lol.
Here’s part 1 of some side character doodles in my U13 au!
This one is about the gods of U13. Introducing the god of destruction, Calado and their angel, Zeraca!
I wanted to make their theme on free-spiritedness and luxury since the drinks that they’re based off of (“Piña colada” and a cocktail called “Sazerac”) are typically those that you get off of high end up scale party. These two care more about elegance and the amount of fun at a party they’re having rather than just only caring about the food.
In some sense, Calado acts more entitled than Beerus because of how particular their tastes are in multiple aspects. The reason as to why they want to destroy Planet Vegeta in the first place was because all they did was fight and to them, the Saiyans were boring because they solely focused on one goal and to Calado, stagnation was boring. Unpredictablity and spontaneity was more exciting for them. The only reason as to why they spared the planet from destruction was because they wanted what Beerus was predicted to have; a Super Saiyan God. If they just needed to wait for it then they were willing to do so. Despite their entitled nature, I think they would’ve been good friends with Beerus for their shared love of poking fun at their students and their matching chaotic energy.
Zeraca is a little different in methodology. He doesn’t simply go by his god’s orders and is more flippant in nature, sometimes taking an active role in the destruction of planets with his god. He’s also a lot more vapid than other angels, typically resorting to insults and cursing rather than settling for compromise. He’s a lot more emotionally involved in destructive decisions than most which in turn causes him to be more keen to do his own thing than following orders from the Omnipriest (which is probably one of the reasons why Universe 13 got destroyed along with the 5 others that were fucked over by Zeno) aside from that he continues to stand with Calado throughout, being practically thick as thieves. However, unlike Calado and Beerus, Zeraca doesn’t have the same connection with his Universe 7 counterpart. He and Whis mix about as well as oil and water and they typically exchange conversation via backhanded compliments and petty banter. He is one of the very few people to make Whis genuinely curse or get mad at but the one thing the two of them agree on is keeping Beerus and Calado happy and not wanting to tear away their friendship because of their squabbling.
Here’s a reference sheet of all of Kage’s forms
For a little explanation, the U13 au has its own fusion technique! As you can tell from some of my other posts showcasing this au, it takes some aspects of Steven Universe. The fusion technique is the same but with a Dragon Ball twist. This is what I call Coalescence Fusion!
In Universe 13, Coalescence Fusion is a technique that was created by the Tuffles and then appropriated passed onto the Saiyans as a way to strengthen their bonds but the reason to why would constantly change through the passage of time.
For the Tuffles, it was about strengthening bonds in mutual relationships and a sign of personal growth. When the Saiyans conquered their planet and renamed it Planet Vegeta, “strengthening bonds” through fusion was more about a sense of comradery and combining battle power to overtake their enemies rather than personal growth. The bigger the fusion, the stronger the warrior.
In order to one to fuse with this technique, all parties have to make their energies equal to one another’s. (Usually a fusion consists of two or more people) This creates an equilibrium that helps make a well balanced fusion. One can level out their energy in many different ways, they can dance, sing, meditate… as long they can combine together and maintain a balance, there is no particular way to fuse. Now technically one can stayed fused forever as long as long as they have strong enough of a connection. But as soon as their energies are thrown out of balance or they’re incapacitated in some way, the fusion can un-fuse or become unstable. After a fusion fails, there’s usually a 20 minute gap before one can fuse again, however depending on how strong the parties’ connection to each other is, the faster the recover rate can be.
In some Saiyan communities, (more commonly in low or mid class ranks) Coalescence Fusion can have a romantic connotation depending on how quickly a party can fuse together. Now while Saiyans aren’t much for romance, they are a warrior race after all, some saw that aspect as more of a benefit for encouraging stronger warriors. Others see it as more of a hinderance in battle.
As time moved forward, restrictions on who could fuse together became more apparent. (Basically no mixing of classes) In more elite circles, Coalescence Fusion was used more as a way of courtship and in a way to literally “merge” assets. When thinking about it that way, fusion to elites is more important in a socio-economic setting than on the battlefield.
For Kage specifically, because he was a fusion of two different classes (an elite and a low-class) combined with the fact that Kakarot and Vegeta fused together so quickly; albeit entirely on accident. Kage was practically shunned from a majority of the Saiyan race, believing them to be an abomination. The elites wouldn’t accept him due to them believing that Kakarot soiled the royal bloodline by fraternizing with Vegeta through fusion (Even though they weren’t even a couple at the time.) and the low class wouldn’t accept him because they felt they didn’t trust Vegeta, believing a fusion between him and Kakarot was ultimately dangerous. This lead them to unfuse from panic, Vegeta getting injured in the process (more on that at a different time ;) ) and they run away to Earth in an attempt to escape from certain death. By landing on Earth, their relationship became stronger and thus, their fusion, Kage became ultimately stronger as a result. This is exemplified through Kage’s different forms throughout the years to signify ever changing nature of their relationship. Sorry for the long lore dump but hopefully it makes sense!
Hi! Your works - it's really cool, I'm in the business of making NFTs, would you like to make an NFT collection?
Hey! While I greatly appreciate that you like my artwork, I’m not too keen on doing NFTs. I just feel that there needs to be more regulation on things, ways to make it environmentally safe, and more protection for small artists like myself against those who might not have good intentions with our work first before I can even consider getting into a space like that. I’m not saying I hate NFTs or anything, I think that they can provide a lot of good use for the artistic space in the future. However with the way things are going right now, I’m not comfortable doing that sort of thing. Thank you for your offer though!
Kakarot and Vegeta fusing for the first time as Kage! … With a dark twist.
(Blood warning below)
Just some U13 au kakavege fluff sketches based off of some rupphire scenes 💕
Also wanted to include this cute lil pose that I drew from my sketchbook earlier today.
Since a couple of you guys wanted an explanation of this au, I’ll happily give a small summary of the storyline!
I call it…
✨the Universe 13 AU✨ (i know very creative lol)
The basis this au is practically a giant “what-if” scenario. There are several questions that drive this storyline.
What would happen if Bardock convinced some of the Saiyans to go against Frieza?
If Bardock defeated Frieza, would that mean Planet Vegeta was never destroyed?
If Planet Vegeta was never destroyed, would that mean Goku never had to leave for Earth and actually went to go train with Raditz instead?
If Goku had never left for Earth, what would happen to his kind-hearted nature as he grows up on Planet Vegeta?
What if “Prince” Vegeta actually became “King” and how would this affect his behavior and his decision making going forward?
This story revolves around their friendship as kids to adults in the war-ridden landscape that is Planet Vegeta. One day, they crash land on Earth in an attempt to flee from their cruel reality to which they start adjusting to the peacefulness of their new environment. Only through these experiences do they soon realize that they might have feelings for one another and start a slowly budding relationship and in turn forming a new type of fusion, Kage.
If y’all have any questions about this au, please let me know! My ask box is open and I have a master doc with the full timeline of events in the works. :)) Have fun!
Been thinking about my Universe 13 AU again. Anybody interested in learning more about this? 👉👈
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Pride Month Art Challenge: Day 8
⚠️WARNING⚠️ CHARACTER SPOILERS FOR FUTURE EPISODES OF WTU
Introducing Derek and Evan!
Pronouns: He/They and They/Them
Genders: Agender and Genderfluid
Sexualities: Both are straight
Pride Month Art Challenge: Day 7
⚠️WARNING⚠️ CHARACTER SPOILERS FOR FUTURE EPISODES OF WTU
Introducing Alibhe (pronounced AL-va) Menton!
Pronouns: They/Them
Gender: Non-Binary 💛🤍💜🖤
Sexuality: Queer 🏳️🌈
Pride Month Art Challenge: Day 6
Introducing Kennedy Morrison!
Pronouns: He/Him
Gender: Cisgender Male
Sexuality: Questioning 🏳️🌈 (He’s also an LGBTQ+ Ally. We stan a supportive king. 💅)
Pride Month Art Challenge: Day 5
Introducing F-A73 and Poppy Myung-Hee!
Pronouns: He/Him and She/They
Genders: AMAB and Gender Non-Conforming ⚧ (I couldn’t make the correct flag colors in heart emojis 😔 but the colors are there in the background! Top is AMAB, bottom is Gender Non-Conforming)
Sexualities: Aromantic/Asexual and Omnisexual (fun fact: these two are a married couple!)