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Hi, everyone! It's been a while once again, hasn't it?

I got a couple of announcements to make in light of a couple of recent events. Nothing terrible, I assure you! Far from it, in fact! The first is something I never thought I'd actually, finally get to, but here we are. I graduated from college today! 🎓:w00t:

After five years of attending my campus, and despite our usual ceremonies offset until further notice with the current situation happening around the world, today is the day my graduating class and I move on to the next chapter of our lives. It's hard to believe, but it truly happened, and I couldn't be any prouder. Yet it's also a bit bittersweet having made the campus my second home during those past years, even getting to dorm there this very semester. :aww:

Even so, I know it won't be the last time I'll be within my college. I still have friends who attend, and I'm sure will want me to stop on by as long as they're there. :thumbsup: So, all things considered, I'll be looking forward to the future with nothing but positivity.

The second and last update has to do with something I'm sure a lot of my peers here have already discussed. With deviantART wanting to retire the old site layout in favor of their new one, artists decide whether to leave or stay based on their opinions. Therefore, I feel it's necessary to address my perspective, despite some of you who already know it.

No, I'm not leaving deviantART.


Sure, I'm disappointed that we probably might not see this theme again unless those behind the platform change their minds. At the same time, there are things I've yet to understand, such as this new message box that says, "Saved to New DeviantArt" is about, but dA was where I got my start with art and made friends with most of you guys in the Dragon Ball community and a few others. As such, I feel it's right to stay and keep my account alive.

So, hey, you'll still be seeing me around whenever it happens to be. :) I'm sure I'll eventually get used to things, but until then, it is what it is. Of course, I should prepare myself for May 20th before it actually happens.

So, yeah, that'll be all for now! I hope everyone's doing alright, and I'll be sure to post new stuff soon, both here, and perhaps on my YouTube. Until next time, stay safe, and stay healthy, everyone! :D

~Ya boi, Tempest
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Hey, y'all! I apologize in advance that this might seem like a long journal.


It's been a while since the last entry, and we're once again in March. March of 2020, huh? Wow, to think I've seen many Marches come and go. But we'll save that for a particular day when we get there. The reason I'm making a new journal right now is to address this intent I've had for some time now. In fact, it's something I've briefly brought up in my most recent poll.

I'm planning on remaking or rewriting a bunch of my fan-characters. If you're one of what I assume is a certain few who've scoured the depths of my gallery to see my ancient content, or if you've been around when that stuff released, you might recognize some of these characters. If not, I don't blame you. The plan features a mix of fan creations, both familiar and unfamiliar to those who actively watch me today.

Actually, let's address the elephant in the room right away.

Yes, Sunto is one of those characters.

For those who don't know, I created Sunto for a long, long time. It's been maybe eight or so years since I first pictured myself in the world of Dragon Ball I was slowly and surely reengaging myself with in high school. I eventually joined deviantART in early December of 2012, giving my first creation form in the idea of "Stephen Hatchilock," who I, with a bit of shame, admit was a half-Saiyan self-insert. I'm using those words because the teenage me wasn't the best he could be, creatively and in terms of maturity. I'm never afraid to point out the latter, seeing how far I attempted to depart from my immaturity, as I was contradicting how I act in real life. And sure, we all have our faults, yet I can't justify everything about myself. But I digress.

I feel there was more "Stephen" could do than just putting my image into the canon of a long-running piece of childhood nostalgia, but the teenage me couldn't have figured that out until he saw Dragon Ball GT. I never had a problem with it, and even vaguely remember long ago a piece of the episode on TV where Baby emerges in Myuu's laboratory, confronting the trio for the first time. And no, this wasn't Nickolodeon's rerun, even though I lowkey thought that was kind of cool to happen. But through that first binge came sympathetic respect for Pan, commonly hated because of her character's portrayal. While it seems most opinions softened before and after Dragon Ball Super, I'm sure some of you guys can relate to this, which I totally understand.

Still, I felt obliged to make a character that complimented the better side of her. You know, help bring out the good that I felt hid behind Toei's attempt to make her the "Bulma" of the GT gang. Why they tried is beyond me outside of marketing off of nostalgia for the original Dragon Ball. But from that sympathy came Sunto, who eventually got that name after I worked with Tepheris for a short co-written fanfic, Dragon Ball Afterlife. That, to me, was a step in the right direction. I had a long way to go, however.

Anyway, I'm addressing all this because I understand there's a decent amount of people who remember him or enjoy his presence. That's why I made the poll, but I'm still encouraging you who are familiar with him to vote if you haven't, as I'm considering it active for a while longer.

Until then, here's what is going to change: Sunto is no longer half-Saiyan for my primary portrayal of the character. Anything I've drawn or written involving that is still up and will remain that way. But consider his history as a half-Saiyan specific to stuff I do on the side, or stories that include him and would like to keep it that way. One such story I can see him remaining as that is Dragon Ball X, by Vortex (VorticalFiveStudios) and Crisis (Koozan), which I will still make the Redux Edition eventually. For others, it's all up to you guys. Well, that's if you want to use him, but that's beside the point.

Now that I've become a more polished writer for stories or characters, I see this departure as a way to acknowledge Sunto was always about his personality. You know, the qualities on the inside rather than the outside. It makes me realize Saiyan genes aren't so necessary for that. Ironic, seeing how I've often spoken to MalikStudios, some of the Inebriated Gang's members before that became a thing between us, and how it now dawns on me. Mind you, I've always had a side portrayal of a "Human Sunto," but I simply would like that at my forefront.

I nevertheless want to thank those who I've spoken to about Sunto's character, as those conversations still mean something to me. Before writing this journal, I talked to some friends on a couple of servers. I also consulted Sophie B., who is a good friend of Masako-kun. I'm sure you all recognize the latter's name for his Goku voice and dedication to devising what-if scenarios for Dragon Ball, with one most famously focused on Raditz. During 2019, aside from voice acting, Sophie's been making stuff for her own YouTube channel, also tackling a what-if scenario and doing podcasts. I usually hear her, Masako, and Todd Haverok on Masako's Thursday streams, where we can donate to have them read our what-if questions. I felt she had the right kind of insight I needed to discuss one change I wasn't sure about, and I think that gut feeling proved right in the end.

So don't worry! Sunto still has the potential to become a great fighter, and there will be plenty of details preserved. But yeah, it's 2020, and I think stepping away from the half-Saiyan focus not only allows him to feel fresher than before but helps me move on from some of that unneeded history. Some small bits and pieces will return, however.

Now for some other characters!


Hakosu got mentioned in the title, but don't worry, the only change I'm considering is his name. This choice could seem very sudden and minor for some since he too has been around a better part of my being here.

However, and I'm being perfectly honest here, Hakosu was a rushed name, having chosen that because it seemed cool to go with Google Translate's literal Japanese translation. Then I start thinking it gets a bit cheesy the more I say it to myself. I mean, hey, I originated his design from experimenting in Xenoverse, hairstyle included (although I made a couple of visible changes when drawing it), so I had to come up with something. I still acknowledge him outside of that, as well as his presence in my good friend, RyokoZchan's fanfic, Inebriated.

Though I recently gave him the last name, Nest to make the pun seem more apparent, that feeling hasn't entirely vanished with his first name. Sophie suggested changing part of that pronunciation, however, so I think his new full name will be Hakusu Tsu. Tsu is a proper Japanese word for "nest," so the full pun is still there while sounding like a tongue-twister in that language. Plus, the new name is very Toriyama, thinking about a Dr. Slump character named Tsukutsun Tsun (who I believe is like the predecessor to Yamcha). But I'm adding in an extra character quirk to fit this new name where he might get a bit annoyed if someone gets his name wrong in the slightest since it would add to the humor.

The last character on my mind is one for my would-be Dragon Ball fan story. Titled initially as Dragon Ball: Elemental Warriors, it will now have the working name, Dragon Ball: Fighting Future. This character, Moyun, was intended to be its first villain. He still might be, but his new name is Neru, and he will be getting a significant redesign. More on that soon, but here's the original deviation.

Alright, I think that's all I need to say! If anyone has thoughts about this process or the changes I've already explained, you're more than welcome to share it. Other than that, I'll eventually have an update talking about how I'm doing. For now, I got some work to do. Until next time!

~Ya boi, Tempest
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I know I don't usually ask for something like this, nor have I shown a lot of recent work, but it seems I'm in a bit of a bind when it comes to earning money. While I've been working a job that pays decently and connects nicely with my Visual Arts major, I only get paid every two weeks and had to divide my hours to handle my fifth year in college. Because this is what I hope to be my last semester before graduating, I'll have to be a lot more serious about it than usual. However, I realized I couldn't just rely on that to keep myself financially secure.

Since I've had a PayPal account open for a while now, I'm going to ask you guys if you might be able to consider helping me out a bit. I'm not asking for too much, just whatever you're willing to give if you feel I have what it takes to get your requests done. Because I've given writing a bit of an equal focus in recent times, there will both be traditional art and literature commission options available, and I have no issue in doing NSFW content if you feel the need for having it done.

Again, I'm not asking for much, and I know it's been a long time since I've shown frequent activity, but I assure you guys I will do my best to follow through with the result as soon as possible. If you wish to discuss the details on a different platform, we can figure something out.

That will be all for now. If you want to continue and see the information regarding commissions, feel free to do so. Otherwise, I hope you all are doing fine, and until next time!

Current Commissions:

  • None at the moment.

Previous Commissions:


Of course, here are the terms behind the whole process:


1.) Whatever you wish to request for a commission will be sent to me through a note explaining what type, what I'm to draw or write about, and so on.
  • Please type in the note's subject anything that points out this is a commission, as it will give me the incentive to respond to you ASAP.
2.) The following applies to the type of commission requested.
  • If an art commission, please explain what details you want to be included, such as characters, a background, or any theme or purpose involved in the piece itself. I want to make sure nothing in the work itself is inaccurate to what you, the commissioner, desire.
  • If a literature commission, most of the same details requested in an art piece applies to here as well. However, I would like you to describe the story or purpose of the narrative, assuming you have a specific idea of its beginning and end. Depending on the word or chapter limit, adjustments may be needed, but I will try to fulfill the end goal otherwise.
3.) Once I approve the terms of this commission, please be sure to pay the price as soon as possible. I prefer a maximum of one week the lastest, but I can also accept payments after completing the commission itself. In the latter case, I will post or share the finished work after that.

4.) Upon request, or in cases where I find it necessary, I can give a preview or show the current status of your commission. Don't be afraid to ask if you feel the need to do so.

Not to gross anybody out, but here is a list of things I won't do in commissions:

  1. Rape.
  2. Vore.
  3. Inflation.
  4. M-Preg.
  5. Hypnotism.
  6. X-Ray, etc.
  7. Extreme gore (as in anything completely unnecessary to include).
  8. Scat, farting, or any gas-related hijinks.
  9. Drowning.
  10. Loli or shota (especially in NSFW).
Note: This can change at any given moment, and there are things which, while not included, may also be off-limits. Please understand if that is the case, but otherwise, assume it's acceptable if not included on the list.

Here are the options presented:

[The following cash amounts are equal to the number of points you can pay with as an alternative.]


Traditional Art Commissions:

Note: The standard prices apply to pieces with up to two characters present.
  • Sketch = $5 or 400 :points:
Hakosu's Ba Xing Quan, New Hairstyle (Sketched) by TempestVortexLace Bugged Out By Buggy The Clown (Parody Idea) by TempestVortex
  • Lineart = $8 or 640 :points:
Hakosu's Ba Xing Quan, New Hairstyle (Inked) by TempestVortex(Collab) SSJ4 Fist Bump by TempestVortex
  • Flat Colors = $12 or 960 :points:
Hakosu, Ba Xing Quan Sketch (Flat Coloring) by TempestVortexA New Look - Sunto Hatchilock (Young Adult) by TempestVortexDragon Ball Beyond: Super Saiyan Pan (Pre-Teen) by TempestVortex
  • Full Colors = $15 or 1200 :points:
Hakosu, Ba Xing Quan Sketch (Full Coloring) by TempestVortexMystical Kyrushi by TempestVortexInebriated BxH: Texting by TempestVortex

Extra Details:

  • Backgrounds are free in sketches. Otherwise, they will cost an extra $5 or 400 :points: and can be added even after the initial drawing is already complete.
  • Extra characters are $5 or 400 :points: extra. This is a price that applies to any art commission that includes more than two characters present. Any small, random characters in the background are exempt from this unless specified as otherwise.

Literature or Written Commissions:

  • Drabble = $2.50 or 200 :points: || Length is 250+ words.
  • Longer Drabble = $5.00 or 400 :points: || Length is 500+ words.
  • 1k Words = $10.00 or 800 :points: || Oneshot or chapter.
  • 2k Words = $12.50 or 1,000 :points: || Oneshot or chapter.
  • 3k Words = $15.00 or 1,200 :points: || Oneshot or chapter.

Literature Commission Example:

Pride Over Pain (Commission for Rainstar-123)Clomp, clomp, clomp… Heavy footsteps echoed through the castle hallway as its lord slowly sauntered through from the outdoor courtyard's entrance. His full figure was covered in shadow from the light shining behind, making it hard to see his light armor's particular details. His breath faintly mixed in with each step he took, giving the impression of fatigue. However, that was only half of it, as the man eventually walked into the main stretch.Illuminated by the torches in front of him, Cadeyrn of Morgana's face showed clenched teeth and a worked up sweat. His right hand grasped his left side, not too far from his heart as he muttered a string of curses. As he turned to the left, continuing down its expanse, he could eventually make out the familiar form of an individual not too far from his position."Evelyn!" he called out in a frustrated tone, making the assumption this was indeed the head servant who happened to be his age, yet each four months apart. Starting to make out her blondish brown hair from afar, she turned around, clearly wearing the usual oak-brown dress held by the darker vest-like garment above her white shirt.She sighed, eyelids closed as she patiently replied, albeit with a bit of sarcasm, "Someone's in a charming mood today. What seems to be the problem today?""Oh, I don't know," the king groaned, "Why don't you see for yourself?"Reluctantly opening her turquoise eyes to scan the man's in front of her, it didn't take long to see the familiar shade of blood upon his fingers. Letting out a quick gasp, it followed with a sigh as her hands rested on her hips. With a short delay, she finally responded with concern, "What the hell did you do this time?" Just as his mouth was about to open, her words cut him off, answering back, "Wait, let me guess. Sword practice?"A ticked off grunt from the king was the only confirmation she needed. Not even a minute passed, yet she already read the situation like a book, much to his chagrin.Taking a more profound sigh, Evelyn shook her head. "All right then, I guess you're coming with me. I'm assuming you won't need my assistance to walk you over?""Just lead the way, will you?" his gruff voice demanded as he was not one to want a wound to fester over wasted time and remarks.The two continued down the hallway with Evelyn taking the lead. Cadeyrn said nothing, not wanting to waste his words so they could get the issue solved. To him, the sooner, the better.Yet to her, his impatience wasn't bothersome as most would think it to be. Her own patience was surprisingly resilient. One could say part of that attributed to the respect that the bulk of castle residents held for her, which was evident in how she was often referred to as "Miss Evelyn." Of course, that hardly mattered to the nobility, making them the exception. For Cadeyrn, however, he knew his reason was more personal, and understandably so.Stones arched around the frame of an unornate wooden door, which soon came into their view. With a simple push, the entrance flung against the wall, revealing a small, plain bedroom. The lord's left hand remained outward as he let out a short, soft grunt."Come now, you know I could've done that," Evelyn sighed, narrowly avoiding the temptation to point out his forceful approach could have broken the door.He sighed, "Spare me, please," choosing to say nothing else.Escorted to the bed, Cadeyrn slowly sat on the edge, finally letting the hand holding the bleeding section of his chest relax to his side, palm up. As the head servant rolled up her sleeves, both eyes closed gently in tandem with a breath of concentration. He knew she was channeling her magic, preparing to begin the usual treatment. Seeing her do so often brought the thoughts of her would-be patient to reflect over the times she closed his wounds before.During his time as a prince, the two became first acquainted at the age of twelve, meaning they would come to know one another nearly twice the number of years. For one to say that the two were simply close would've been an understatement, as they interacted countless times while his late father, Drust, sat atop the throne.Despite Cadeyrn's stubborn demeanor, as demonstrated when he sought her moments ago, his connection with Evelyn was a rare one. Her genuinely kind and caring nature persisted against the society's cumulative members of the upper class enjoyed, especially those unafraid to jabs at those below them, verbally or physically. It eventually brought out a different side of the prince, who soon would realize a growing softness for the woman the more he got to know her. She may not be nobility, yet it couldn't stop Cadeyrn wanting anything more than to ensure her happiness."If I may," Evelyn's words suddenly bringing his attention back to the present moment, "was it something he said?" The light brunette already stood to his side, now partly illuminated from a warm, light aqua brilliance surrounding the injury. Water magic was her specialty, which she was initially secretive over. Nowadays, the amount of practice put into her prowess was common knowledge to her peers of the castle, and an excellent healing method.Morgana's king scoffed, "You say ‘he,' yet you don't know who I sought for today's practice regimen.""And still, it must have been a man, as we don't have many a woman who could fight equally with your royal guard.""A general of the army, actually," he quickly corrected her. "He volunteered himself, so I accepted.""Ah, yes, you'd take on all challengers, even those with sharp tongues," continued Evelyn, leading the attention back to her initial assumption."Absolutely not." His eyebrows furrowed together, feeling a nerve struck at the idea he lost his temper, and the cut resulted afterward. "Besides, he admits his wit could bore enemy commanders to death."The servant teased, "His modesty must outrank a few people that come to mind," prompting a low but audible groan from him."That'll be enough of your ‘verbal salt,' thank you very much."Softly laughing at his poetic choice of phrasing, the woman eased up her joking around and believed his words after those few attempts. Though she preferred not to do so in the presence of others, she felt her teasing Cadeyrn was harmless. After all, her mind couldn't forget the times he would do that or flirt with her so that she'd smile for him. Reminiscing aside, her focus stuck toward stopping the bleeding. The spell seemed to work thus far, yet she wanted to be sure she'd completely fix the damaged area. In pausing the flow of her magic, she politely requested, "If it wouldn't be much trouble, I need to make sure the treatment is working, so if I could remove the chest piece…?"Cadeyrn rolled his eyes, yet didn't hesitate to answer back, "Proceed." Lifting his arms gave his assistant's fingers the ease of undoing the side straps, gently removing the leather armor. Placing it next to a nearby cabinet, one of a couple in the room, Evelyn turned around to get a better look at the unobscured injury.At that moment, she felt herself on the verge of letting another gasp out, akin to her attention brought to the matter at first. Yet it ended up more like a hiccup, as her right hand pressed against her mouth, muffling the sound.The slash wound of his opponent's blade wasn't severe, as expected from the recipient's usual behavior. What scared Evelyn was how close it was to nicking the area directly around his heart, as one end went from below the left collarbone to the edge of his armpit. The man was lucky, without a doubt. Otherwise, the castle residents would've likely have panicked.However, she wasn't given a chance to think about it for too long as the servant heard her name suddenly called. Her head briefly jolted back up to meet Cadeyrn's attention."I hate to remind you I'm still injured, so please make haste in snapping out of it," he scolded, feeling this was ridiculous to see her do nothing while having her job to do."Yes, you are," she winced back frustratedly, finally returning to his side. The light brunette questioned, channeling the Water magic around the injury once more, "Cadeyrn, why are you like this?""Hmm?" the ruler raised an eyebrow, "I don't follow."His companion sighed, "This might not be the first time I healed your body, and I'm sure it won't be the last. But, pray tell, how does one injure himself during a training duel that badly?" Before the first word to his answer was finished, she interrupted, "I know you too well. I doubt any Morgana general would attempt to hit you in a vital area if he knew it'd spell disaster.""Fine, you win. My weapon parried his thrust when the tip was at a close enough range," he truthfully explained, albeit with a hint of his usual grumpiness.A few seconds of silence passed, then his ears could hear the woman slowly breathing, soon letting out a concerned exhale. There was something he hadn't heard in a while, which got his full attention."Again, why are you like this?"He shrugged, making it apparent this was practically normal. Then, the man replied, "I guess that's how it is, really.""You're serious?" Evelyn's lips pursed to the side, unimpressed by that response."You know I've seen my fair share of battles," defended the king, "and I choose to fight without reservation. If my enemy is one who obstructs what's right for the kingdom and its people, I will give them no quarter, bringing nothing but my best, injured or no."Giving him a partly solemn gaze, the servant felt that genuinely concerned, caring side of her strongly arise once more. "You know I care about you as much as everyone does, Cadeyrn, if not more than that." Her frown then shifted to a half-warm smile. "And it isn't just because you're Morgana's current king and father to two boys." As she finished speaking, the magical energy emanating from her palms faded away. The damage was fully undone.Cadeyrn's deep blue eyes sunk to the floor, knowing exactly what Evelyn meant by her response. Their history together saw them experience both the good and bad within Morgana, but also themselves growing alongside the kingdom as Drust remained in power. Memories of others close encounters and conflicts firmly remain, yet they survived up to now. On the surface, not too much changed since, or so Cadeyrn liked to think. It was clear there existed a major fragment of their past that could have replaced today's reality if only things turned out differently.Alas, here he is, attempting to continue leading the kingdom to a better future. Married to his betrothed, Queen Delia from the Avagddu district, and father to Morgan and Mordred, there's no time to turn the clock back. As much as the king knows where his heart truly lies, there is only the present and future. All he can do is continue knowing it could've been much worse."Evelyn," he finally looked up, "I can't make any promises, but no matter what, will you still be there for me when I need your help?"Feeling the warm touch of her hand resting on his shoulder, he heard her say, "Of course. For now, my task here is done.""Thank you," he nodded, finally taking a stand. Taking the leather breastplate with him, the castle's lord heads out from where he came.It was time to let this spring afternoon proceed as it may please, just as he would with any other day.
(2k Words)

Extra Literature Details:

  • Anything that requires an extra 1k will require an extra $10 or 800 :points: and goes up to 8,000 words as a maximum. However, anything further than that is negotiable.
  • Written pieces with multiple chapters can include any number of them. Whether you want to buy them one at a time, or all at once is up to you. Standard prices apply to the number of words within a single chapter.

Some Final Notices:

  • If for any reason I see fit that I wish to decline a commission or feel the need to refund it during the process of working on it, please understand.
  • Any stories with a longer length to them might require me to have as much detail as possible to have a satisfactory result.
  • For any written pieces that involve a fandom or series I have not that much experience or knowledge over, please explain anything I might need to know about it that could get me up to speed. This especially applies for an original series you might have in mind. The following includes:
    • Lore.
    • Setting and time.
    • Information on the characters (especially fan characters/OCs).
    • Ships, friendships, rivalries, or any relation one character might have with another that may matter in your request.
  • At the same time, for both forms of commissions, I may decline a request if the series involved is one I feel uninterested or uncomfortable drawing.
  • Do not be afraid to explain the plotline of a story, or the idea behind an art piece as best as you can, as this will help me better understand what it is you want in the long run of things.
  • If a written piece involves an alternate universe (or AU), please explain the details behind what makes it different from canon as best as you can.
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Update two, electric boogaloo. I'm using this journal entry to take the time and explain what's been up with me and what I have been doing. :thumbsup:

So I am on summer break and have been for weeks by now. However, one of my goals is to get an internship set up and hopefully in time for the second summer session which starts July 8. I'm still doing some local part-time work at the pool to earn some money, and so far I managed to get a few shifts in. That's a pretty good start, all things considered, but I do believe there is going to be more staff this time around. We'll see how it all plays out. I just wish the renovation had been completed, but I figured this was going to happen. Ah well, at least we're managing for now. Besides, until the other schools get out for their summer break, it's just weekends.

Now I did say I wanted to get back to doing things for my YouTube channel. Unfortunately, that still has yet to pass, but I'm not pushing it. If anything, it's much better not to get too involved in something like that because I still have at least one big thing to do that could affect my grades. The only issue is progress is sloooooow as hell and sometimes gets on my nerves. Basically, I've had a bit of bad luck with this thing so far, but I hope to change that soon.

Meanwhile, when it comes to projects or things I have been doing related to art or fan content, I'm still in the process of helping my friend, RafaelKyon translate his work. The first, Bleach AF is just about done for now, and chapter 23 is releasing on June 15. Meanwhile, Rafael has been working on what I would say is one of his main titles, Dragon Ball AF: Daitai no Mirai, which is a complete reboot of what originally was Dragon Ball AF: Razuck Saga back then. The story is already looking to be different, but interesting. However, the manga won't launch for a while so more chapters can be drawn. If you guys want to take a look at some teasers, check out his page. He just posted a teaser for the second chapter today, in fact.

Aside from that, I've resumed my duties in helping my dudes, Koozan and VorticalFiveStudios with giving a bit of magic touch to their fic Dragon Ball X, which some of you may recall from last year. Dragon Ball X (Redux) is being worked on once again, and while I am often bouncing from chapter to chapter with each little update that goes into the original text. However, last week had me and a real-life friend and a friend of his, where you can find them both on FanFiction.net, do an extensive rewrite of the sole existing DBX special from its original run for about three days total. For those who might have read it, you might be aware I'm talking about The Legend of the Enerjor, which tells the backstory of an adopted Saiyan from the days of Planet Plant whose actions connect to the plot in different ways. The Legend of the Enerjor (Redux) is ready for launch, but I am choosing not to do it until the Vile Saga is done. Keep in mind that I will likely have to split the special into two or three parts since it seems deviantART can only do proper literature submissions if the total amount of text takes up to 64 KB of space. An alternative method is by posting a PDF file, but I'm no expert on doing that just yet. By the time the Vile Saga has concluded, a solution should be figured out.

Finally, we talk about the drawings. As many of you have noticed, I've adopted this bad habit of making placeholder submissions when I've been meaning to make posts on certain dates. At this point, I've mostly stopped doing that, but I do want to complete as many drawings as I can for all those placeholders. Other than that, I still want to make whatever drawings I can with my content or fan art. We'll see how it all plays out.

So yeah, that's about it for me. I know I'm planning on attending a local convention that should be occurring within the next twelve days, but for now, I got other things to worry about on top of that. But otherwise, I'm doing fine, and I hope everyone else is too. Also, those two friends on FanFic I mentioned earlier, they convinced me to try something I've often been told about from one of them. So, uh, I'm into Kamen Rider now. That's a thing. HENSHIN!!! :peace:
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Before I officially go from being 21 to turning 22, I wanted to end today with a much overdue update about how things have been, because honestly, it's been a long time since I went and became active like how it used to be. :shrug:

As some may remember, I've been studying at a local college campus. Right now, I'm in my fourth year but will have to take some extra time to complete my major and minor. I'm not too upset about this as I do like being a part of the campus community to the point where being a part of a class isn't all that bad as some might think. However, it does keep me busy and has been for the last several (if not dozen of) months, so it doesn't feel all that easy when I try to make content for here or my YouTube channel, which I plan to fix very soon. :) But this explains my lack of uploads and responses. It's not, however, a good excuse for the things I've kept some people waiting with for an extended amount of time, so I want to apologize for that too. :|

Believe me when I say there are plenty of things I would like to finish or accomplish, and I'm slowly finding my way back in. I'll get there soon enough, I'm sure of it. I ask for those who might have waited for a long time that you all be patient with such. In the meantime, to my friends on the platform, I'll still attempt to be social or responsive with you guys as I usually try to. :thumbsup:-:D

Next up, there are things, be it plans or ideas that I would like to accomplish or make headway with this year, so we'll see how that goes. I won't be too specific about it yet, but those who I've talked to may know what I mean. :lol: In fact, a drawing I had been working on to commemorate something I've been doing will be up soon. I can try to make it for tomorrow, but we'll see. ;)

Last but not least, thank you to everyone who wished me a happy 21st birthday last year! :w00t: I'm very sorry I never had time to respond formally, but I appreciated the birthday wishes, and I'm sure more are likely to come in tomorrow. Just know I never really ignored anyone, which I'm sure the most of you already figured out anyway, but this is me making sure of it. :hug:

Well, that's all for now. Thanks again for the support as always, and I'll be seeing you guys next time. :peace:
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