RabidLeroy

Whose idea was it to #SaveHoofs?!

Owww.

ANd as you all have not seen coming, I recently got braces installed as part of an impromptu New Years resolution. Before that, two pairs of extractions to make room for the orthodontic operation. And trust me, years of wax, painkillers and love for iced smoothies haven’t prepared me for what’s to come.

In short, the extractions of four vestigial premolars were okay, but then came the tooth socket nerves pitching a protest on their missing teeth. And for those who are too familia with dry socket... ugh. The taste of anguish well summarised. Fortunately dressings with clove solution were added and everything’s healing smoothly, I hope.

Brace installation went smoothly, and despite the jaw pressure, lets say the way to bypass problems is through the stomach, and once braces come on, so do the tendency to get excited fo mashed potatoes and soft cheeseburgers. But so does the tendency of pinching, plus wondering how much wax you’re going to go through, and also, extra brushing while the sockets are still beginning to heal. And that dreaded wire arch. Oh, the party pooper of orthodontics that prevents the sucking and savouring of most things.

But of course, had you picked up how to brush twice a day at 6th grade level, there’s a chance that keeping the impromptu Christmas present - shiny braces - intact for a long time, will definitely begin to be the struggle to cap all struggles.

Don’t worry, I’m not silenced forever. There may be some submissions, yes. But due to increased sick days from jaw pressure and ow ow ow ahead, well, there will be delays. But anyone who’s on the same boat as I’m beginning to board, well, two words...

”It’s on!”

With foamy huggles,
RabidLeroy.

PS: Ow.

This happened more than a week ago and I’m slowly recovering from the shock. So, for those who are investigating me for my misdeeds, here goes...

A lot is currently on my shoulders at the moment. Although things on DevArt are doing quite fine, there are 5 characters that would definitely trigger a Marmite moment. And yes this website is too infamous to mention.

For mercy and to reduce retaliation potential, I won’t link to the discussion (if you search “rabidleroy Twipsy” and scroll far enough, you’ll find it archived), but let’s say all went well in a discussion on Twipsy (all went well), and then it derailed into a potential witch hunting. Having some fanart categorised under “terrible” just doesn’t do justice. Having the label ‘obsessive’ is a blow to the face (I assure you, during my studies I am doing well, and preparing for them next year). And being accused of ‘scaring away a potential fanbase’ for an interaction gone wrong just is a kick to the jewels.

All for an attempt to offer support to only a user showing interest so far. So far I stayed apart, for fear that my attempts to apologise are interpreted as infiltration attempts as stalkers do. But honestly, a stalker I am not. And looking back at that one little mistake I made, I realised that i just fed up. So to whoever I wronged for an offering of support now interpreted as ‘stalker tactics’, I apologise with white flag unfurled, and have no plans to do you any harm. I may as well have the words “you deserved it" sunburned everywhere for all to see.

Also let me assure you with a warning: I do not purely work alone. I have a strong network banding a small part of the fan base currently running via discussions and messages (all is fine, by the way!) And no boasting intentional ever, they are supportive with discussions and some of my art as well. I will in no way stuff anything down anyone’s throats, no way. In fact at the time of discovering this adorable fellow, there was very few Twipsy art around that gave the guy a good name. A few even favourited and are thankful of having Twipsy’s memory honoured from the obscure. Even the wikia and research I do in between classes and studies is one I’d happily look back upon, considering at the time there wasn’t much accessible information for anyone to look up (not even the English language dub).

But I assure you, for those warning me not to get too obsessed with him, be it known: I know when to rest at times. Sometimes there’s a lull in submissions at times when it comes to recharging, and also I am in a Biomedical course (yes, my secondary academic focus) to help with “pulling back the reins”. But I’m otherwise healthy, happy and I would never cause and problems around here.

But deep inside, I hope that such a reputation on the shady site will not be the start of something stormy. I pray that I won’t be persecuted on this site by those who insist I am ‘bluffing’. I remain vigilant, strong, and perfectly sane enough to function, but now I need an Alla Seltzer to calm my jittery guts ready for reinforcement with iron.

And hopefully a stronger holiday season to look forward to.

Due to circumstances beyond control, I have no choice but to go on month long break. Extensive study period means no time for submissions... yet.