Reigen And Dokja Swapped Universes For A Little Bit 😳

was suddenly moved to draw a toony sort of character design .. but this is a bit too close to 2013 tumblr sexyman for my own comfort

Aight ranting time, can we appreciate how revolutionary Double Life was for the Life Series fandom.

The introduction of the soulbound mechanic introduced another potential method to interact and collaborate with different members of the community. In the previous canon Life Seires, most alliances were built of the members previously collaborating or being close friends (for majority of alliances, and this is not discounting that all the participants of the Life Series weren't already friends), but with the randomized pairing of Double Life, it forced new collaborations and interactions. Resulting in the mechanic transferring into the fandom's version of their Double Life, Woven Life.

Involving dozens of participants from authors, artists and animators such as rusty_courage, cherrifire, xmaruu, kitsuneisi, mudboowl etc.

(Non RPF)

But what stirred up the fandom into an absolute frenzy was the shipping potential of Double Life. We had Box Boys (Ren and BigB), the Homewreckers (Bdubs and Impulse) which were previously a ship in Hermitcraft and the Divorce Quartet (Pearl, Martyn, Scott and Cleo) which were pretty substanial new pairs but don't scale to the sheer amount of popularity the subsequent pairing recieved/s.

We got Scarlet Pearl which is not a ship but a fan favourite persona with her pairing with Tilly.

We got Boat Boys which are Joel and Etho which was a due no one initially expected but blew up to the fascinating dynamic they had.

Then we got Desert Duo again after the escapades of Third Life which produced lore upon lore of angst and tension which further fueled the shipping train for Scarian.

And finally we got the Ranchers, Team Ranchers or Rancher Duo consisting of Tango and Jimmy. Another pair the fandom did not expect but are instantly attached to. The amount of potential and ideas from this duo grew in number from their light-hearted dynamic to the angsty moments in the subsequent sessions was intense. Lore-wise, their pairings were eventually reunited during the Hermits x Empires Crossover in Season 9.

So basically Double Life was big for the Life Series fandom.

so excited to ramble about the part 2 of the scarian death game au but i have to watch every third life pov before i do that . so that will take a while .

also its funny how its gonna have mcd tags from this point onwards, but in a homestuck/kim dokja absurd levels of deaths. im so excited

Behold, treesekai

Thank you @liloinkoink for the dialogue!

Ren and Martyn sprites!

Here are the exact number of fics each ship in this tournament has in 17th of January 2023 in ao3 3rd Life | Last Life Smp fandom and also how many spots they gained or lost as well as new entries!

Grian / Scar -2970

Jimmy / Tango -1570 +1

Jimmy / Scott -1547 -1

Martyn / Ren -1003

Joel / Lizzie -812

Etho / Joel -673

Bdubs / Etho -442

Gem / Pearl -330 +19

Martyn / Scott -316 -1

Grian / Mumbo -280 -1

Grian / Mumbo / Scar -251 -1

Bdubs / Impulse -192 -1

Jimmy / Scott / Tango -181

Bigb / Grian -161 -2

Scott / Tango -152 +5

Cleo / Etho -139 +3

Mumbo / Scar -137 -3

Jimmy / Joel -115 -3

Cleo / Pearl -93 -1

Martyn / Mumbo -90 -4

Cleo / Lizzie -86 +9

Cleo / Martyn -81 +2

Pearl / Scott -68 -2

Bigb / Rendog -67 -7

Impulse / Skizz -64 New Entry!

Jimmy / Martyn -64

Grian / Jimmy / Joel -58 -5

Bdubs / Cleo -50 -3

Grian / Jimmy -47 -1

Impulse / Tango -45 -7

Grian / Joel -44 -2

Lizzie / Ren -31 New Entry!

Theories and Headcannonious Pt. 25

So this weekly theory inspired by one of @/cocoabats art post, that explores how Pearlescent Moon and GoodtimewithScar are eerily similar is Double Life and Secret Life respectively. Besides both being the victor for each of their respective seasons, both Pearl and Scar share a plethora of similarities that closely link their storylines, character develops and relationships.

This theories stems from the fact that both Scar and Pearl in both of their respective series are considered alone and isolated from their suggested and initial allies. Pushed away by their alliances from their own destructive actions that torn their passive reputation and ruined any other teaming with the surrounding participants. From adventuring that lead to the seperation from her soulmate to the progressively antagonsitic tasks given by the Taskmaster, every action done lead to stumble upon stumble. Causing both Scar and Pearl to be outcasts and acting as the antgonist or local-mad(wo)man.

Through other external factors, Scar and Pearl began on their downward spiral towards insanity and bloodlust. One driven to madness from the loss of a beloved and sleep and the other prodded and pressured to act sadistically towards others. Eventually forming fragile bonds with remaining contestants but when it came to the final duels, they overcame victoriously. Soaked in the blood of the deceased.

One final similarity between Pearl and Scar is the final duel between these two contendors in the season of Secret Life. As both Peral and Scar commenced the determining battle, Pearl just fell into a nearby crevice. Ending her journey and Secret Life and commencing Scar as the next victor. Similar to Grian's death back in Third Life and could be seen as a symbol of a purposeful sacrifice for Scar. An act of remorse for the fallen to the newly crowned, Scar.

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new life series came out yipe

Art post referred to : https://www.tumblr.com/cocoabats/753004871276544000/the-more-things-change-the-more-they-stay-the-same

hiii <3 beloved mutual here to bother you for ask game: 16 for ethubs?

have you ever / you wouldn’t dare (x) (1277 words)

cw // suggestive (they make out lol)

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The stars hang in the pitch colored sky outside, visible only through the small window in the cobblestone wall. Soft lantern light flickers across the room, illuminating the faces of the two men who rest there. Etho leans against the wall, one leg pulled up to his chest while the other splays into the room. His mask still covers the lower half of his face, but his mis-matched eyes reflect the small flames.

“So, Etho,” Bdubs breaks the silence. “How’re you likin’ Mindcrack so far?”

Etho’s gaze flickers over to the other man sitting across from him. Bdubs lounges against an ottoman, arm slung atop it as he smiles at the server newbie.

Technically, it's been a few weeks since Etho first showed up, but he’s definitely still settling in. Luckily for him, Bdubs has been more than happy to show him the ropes.

“It’s good,” Etho responds, his voice quiet.

This is the first time he and Bdubs have spent any downtime together, and Etho isn’t entirely sure what to do here. Bdubs had invited him over after a mining session ran late. Something about not really being ready to sleep-- which, after having almost been blown up by a creeper more than once, Etho was all too quick to agree with.

So here they are in Bdubs’ base, sitting on the floor because it was far easier than clearing off any proper seating.

“Good, good.” Etho can feel the prying nature of Bdubs’ eyes as he speaks. “Y’know, I don’t think I know much about you. You’re pretty quiet ‘n’ all.”

There it is.

Etho shrugs, folding his leg closer. “Not much to know, I guess,” he answers.

“Aww, now that’s just not true!” Bdubs tosses a hand in Etho’s direction. “There’s lots to you, I’m sure!”

A bit of heat crawls along the back of Etho’s neck at being put on the spot so directly.

“I’m… not sure I’d know where to start,” he laughs awkwardly.

Bdubs hums in thought for a moment before shifting, pulling his legs in so he can lean forward. “Well, how about this? We can play a game. I’ll ask questions, and you answer them.” The way his eyes catch the low light almost entrances Etho as Bdubs waits eagerly for his answer.

“Um… yeah, I guess. Sounds good.”

“Great!” Bdubs cheers, clapping his hands together.

. . .

The first string of questions are fairly easy to answer. Things about what he did before this, where he learned his redstone, how he knows some of the other server members. It’s after Bdubs declares that he’s done with the baby questions that things get a bit more revealing.

“You got a girlfriend? Boyfriend?”

Bdubs says it so casually that Etho almost misses it. Once it settles in his mind, however, he can feel the flush blossom across his face and he is endlessly grateful that he chose to keep the mask on.

“Uh. N-Nope.” He tears his gaze away to look at the carpet, idly plucking at a loose tuft of wool.

“Really? Someone as handsome as you?”

Etho’s blush intensifies-- he’s certain that in better lighting his ears would be visibly pink.

“Uhh… I mean. I’ve never-- erm. I’ve never had…” It’s stuttered and mumbled out, but the admission spills into the room.

“Wait.” Etho can feel Bdubs staring at him. “You’re tellin’ me you’ve never dated someone?”

Etho nods.

“Have you ever been on a date?”

Etho hesitates a moment before shaking his head. “Nope.”

Bdubs is quiet for a moment. Etho assumes he’s deciding what to ask next, though he’s definitely not expecting what does come out of Bdubs’ mouth.

“Have you ever been kissed?”

If spontaneous combustion could happen from embarrassment alone, Etho would be ashes on the rug. He stills entirely, frozen at the question, entirely unsure of how to answer. In fact, he’s unsure on why Bdubs would even want to know in the first place. Evidently Etho’s reaction alone is enough to answer for him, Bdubs’ wide smile catching in Etho’s periphery.

“You haven’t!”

Etho shakes his head again. “No. I haven’t.”

There’s more silence, Etho still refusing to look back at Bdubs. That is, until Bdubs is suddenly moving from his spot, crossing the room to kneel in front of where Etho sits. Etho looks at him, eyes wide in confusion.

“Uh… Bdubs? What are you doing?”

“You’ve never been kissed,” Bdubs states, as if that answers anything.

“R-Right…”

Etho stares up at the other man, watching the way Bdubs eyes flicker between Etho’s eyes and where his mouth is hidden by the mask.

“I’m fixing that.” Bdubs reaches a hand out to rest against Etho’s cheek, thumb waiting at the edge of Etho’s mask. “If that’s alright with you, sweetheart?”

The nickname sends a chill down Etho’s spine the way it does every time Bdubs says it. The shaky breath he takes keeps him from saying anything, so he nods instead. It’s all Bdubs needs to gently pull Etho’s mask down from his face, revealing it to the cool air. Bdubs’ eyes flit around Etho’s face-- taking in every detail they can. Etho’s sharp jawline. His soft lips. The scar that travels across his mouth like lightning.

“God, you’re gorgeous,” Bdubs breathes. His thumb finds Etho’s lower lip, tracing the scar down to his jaw with a touch so gentle it makes Etho want to melt.

It’s surprising to Etho the way he leans forward, seeking more of those tender brushes against his skin. It’s surprising to Etho the way Bdubs so easily guides his face closer with just his knuckle beneath Etho’s chin.

Bdubs leans closer, fully invading Etho’s space now, his free arm reaching to the side of Etho to balance Bdubs. And then… then…

Their lips meet, Bdubs’ on Etho’s, pressing gently together at first as though allowing Etho to test the waters. Etho’s breath hitches in his throat, and he can’t help how he presses himself further into the kiss. Bdubs’ lips are far softer than Etho had ever imagined-- not that he’d imagined them before, of course. It’s not like he’d lay awake at night trying desperately to push the thought of Bdubs’ mouth on his out of his mind.

The kiss breaks apart after another moment, though Bdubs doesn’t pull away. Neither does Etho. Their lips still brush against the other’s as Etho’s eyes flutter open to meet Bdubs’ gaze. There’s only a heartbeat where they seem to speak with only their eyes before Bdubs is sliding his hand to the back of Etho’s neck and pulling him back in, this time the kiss deeper. Hungrier.

Etho’s brows furrow as he lifts his hands to grasp desperately at Bdubs’ shirt, pulling him closer as he presses himself into the kiss.

It’s not long before Bdubs is straddling Etho’s lap as he kisses him with fervor. Etho gasps softly as Bdubs drags his teeth over Etho’s bottom lip before darting his tongue between Etho’s lips. Etho’s mouth opens just enough for Bdubs to trace the inside of Etho’s mouth with his tongue, prompting a soft whimper from the man below him.

The next few minutes are spent lost in the bliss of one another, until the pair is breathless and forced to come up for air. Etho’s lips tingle with the electricity of Bdubs’ affections, his eyes hooded as he looks up at the man still straddling him.

Bdubs laughs softly, leaning forward to plant a quick kiss to Etho’s forehead.

“I think you can say you’ve been kissed now, ay, Etho?”

Etho smiles back, a quiet chuckle bubbling in his chest.

“Yeah. I’d say I have.”

And if I say this song is Treebark through the life series coded

Just Martyn begging Ren to love him again after all the things he did to win and further

Are you any different?

Bonus: