TLDR: I ain't dead but I ain't here. Email me if it's important!

Hola Folks,

You may have noticed I'm not around much lately. And by lately I mean like, for the last four years or whatever. I had a pretty bad few years, where a lot of things important to me died or went terribly wrong, and I'm still dealing with the fallout of that in my personal and professional life.

Amidst all that, I sort of burned out on posting stuff here; I'm not really made for frequent social interaction at the best of times, and I have little patience for dealing with people who want to bitch me out over fandoms or religion or politics. I've not LEFT DEVIANTART FOREVAR or anything, I just don't care enough to want to interact here - it's not a fun place to be any more. The Zelda OC Club was the last thing keeping me around, so when that went on hiatus I had no real reason to stick around for the joys of having some jackass misuse my bases, or lecture me about Sheik's genitalia like I'm wearing a goddamned badge.

ANYWAY.

I'm still producing work, lots of it, which gets posted at my personal sites - She Bites (general audience) and Carousal (seriously SERIOUSLY NSFW) - and at my y!Gallery and Hentai foundry where appropriate. I'm also very active on Twitter. I'm also part of a few group projects as part of a newly-formed artist circle, Invincible Ink, including a gaming podcast (you might want to check out if you were ever curious about how Talen and I sound ).

In any case, please, if you need to contact me for anything important, don't send me a note here - I may not see it for years. Instead, please contact me on Twitter or email me at fox@invincible.ink. I may post here again at some stage in the future, because ultimately I'm an artist and I need exposure - but, until I finally give in to that, the only response any message here is likely to get is a resounding "meh".

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Yeah, so I've had a heavy semester and gotten a lot of real work for once, hence my bein' so quiet. I have the usual couple of months off on the way to next semester, so I might be around a little bit now. I'm not promising anything though; dA is frequently a pain in the bum to deal with, what with all the people bitching about Shiek's gender and derpy American politics and whutnot, and when checking my messages starts feeling like work I start feeling like fuck that shit.

If you want to keep up with my work, your better options are y! or HentaiFoundry, or more likely, my actual galleries. I also have a Formspring account in case you particularly wanna hear me rant.

Anyway, if I have ignored you it was nothing personal, if you're a club and I have neglected you I hope you're doing well, and if I owe you a Secret Santa/exchange/commission I apologise profusely and I am trying to do something to make amends, honestly I am.

ADDENDUM: Hmmmmmmokay, well since the Zelda OC Club is on hiatus now, it's a pretty safe bet I won't be spending much time here from now on. I'll leave my work up and all, but you probably won't hear from me here. Grab me on y!/HF/FS/email/blog if you wanna keep in touch or tip me off to a good new RP spot!

Well, I'm finally back in uni mode... it took long enough! still waiting for my textbooks to arrive tho. Don't get me wrong, gubberment, I think it's fecking awesome that you consider my study important enough to give me money for textbooks, but it would be super nice if you could give it to me in orientation week next time, rather than week 2

Last Tuesday I went into hospital to get a lump of scar tissue removed from my tongue, which is liberating like you wouldn't believe. With the papilloma on one side and my tooth cavity on the other, it was becoming increasingly awkward to chew.

This Tuesday was Census day! I have been waiting three whole years to finally check that "no religion" box. Last time I was still wibbly enough to consider myself "agnostic but spiritual". It's deeply satisfying to finally give official notice that I'm just not convinced any more. Combined with my existing love of filling in forms, it was a highly enjoyable night (and I am a highly unusual dork).

I HAVE A 3DS! I walked into JB Hi-Fi after the price drop announcement but before the actual price drop, and they practically fell over themselves to offer me their Sims 3 bundle with Ocarina instead XD The university has proven quite reliable for StreetPass, too

Oh, and the control stick on this thing is magnificent. Back when they remade stuff like Mario64 for the DS, I despaired that 3D action games would ever play nicely on a handheld. I remember thinking specifically about Zelda at the time, never dreaming they would come up with such an enjoyable solution. I've played Ocarina now on N64, GCN and 3DS controllers, and I have to say the 3Ds was the best (though I still find the N64 grip better than the GCN). Seriously, using that controller is almosy disturbingly pleasurable.

On that unsettling note, let me bid you adieu for now. To those for whom I'm working on commissions, I am planning time next week to tackle artistic work. Many thanks for your patience!

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Fox Lee Studios - Furbidden Realms - Lee-Chimera Journal
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So I finished my first semester at uni with two credits, one HD and a pass in the subject I missed the midterm for. Pretty good times all told ^^ I'm having general hassles with semester two (because I think I should be getting credit for previous XP with databases, and I think the subject coordinator is kind of screwing me) so no fun there >:< But possibly I can convince the lecturer/tutor that I know this shit.

I actually played the 3DS Ocarina remake four about five seconds the other day, so now I HAVE TO HAVE EET. Nintendo y u do dis? DX

Speaking of, Nintendo finally published Pokémon Ranch on Australian WiiWare. Niiice work guys, it's only two generations too late! >.<; My Diamond cart is still MIA until I get it back from the lady who found it at SMASH, so currently Talen's only pokémon are on holidays.

Mum bought herself a new guitar - she finally has an electric acoustic that's small enough to be comfortable for her. Actually she kind of bought herself two by mistake, so now I have a new guitar. If only it didn't remind me how bad I am at playing the guitar >3>; Playing YUI J-pop stuff is a new experience. Still love the Eagles.

Ponies. *sigh*

I've been really good with updating my sites recently ^^ (mostly clean/very very dirty). Importing stuff into PHPMyAdmin from text files is so blissfully easy. Also, I probably haven't mentioned this here before, but I now have accounts on HentaiFoundry and y!Gallery if y'all are interested.

Oh, and I finally bit the bullet tested my Pokémon Black cart after dropping it in the bath a couple months ago. It kinda went crazy when it tried to skip three seasons at once, but aside from that everybody is alive and well (the DS was not so lucky, since it was on at the time). So happy that my dorky pretend monster friends are safe :3

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Or from March 2010, at least >3>; Hahah, this is well overdue if there ever was such a thing. But I thought it might be good to go back and finish it up, so I could get a bit more of a feel for Sterling and Taj while I'm at it ^^

(Actually Revi is in this one too. Well, kind of )



1. In what line of work are you currently engaged?
Sendari: I'm a bounty hunter! Well, kind of. I'm one of those sappy do-gooder types who only goes after bad guys. *looms* Whut, you wanna make something of it? >3>
Kafei: I am Master Runner's Shadow.
Jehan: I'm a princess, of course! ^-^
Elon: Me? Why, I'm a travelling medic, while Adina here is my bodyguard.
Leyla: *thinks for a moment* You know, I don't think I actually have anything you could call a "job". I just... get by.
Alin: No job for meee~! I'm a free spirit
Shadi: *preens* Well, I happen to be one of the greatest fire mages in Hyrule, but that's really just a hobby. The Songbird's true calling is the stage!
Aniya: Bleeeh! Working is for losers! >:3
Nubira: I am a powerful sorceress in the employ of Princess Indira.
Indira: ...Boss of everything |3
Tess: I'm... ah... how to say... in security, that's it! ^_^
Wren: I'm Master Yorel's apprentice ^_^ Though I, ah, may not be very good yet.
Venus: *scowls* The only "job" I'm interested in is finding out who laid this curse and ending them.
Sterling: Captain Marshal Sterling of the Hylian Royal Guard, at your service. *salutes sternly*
Taj: *evasive glance* I am currently employed as an entertainer, of sorts.
Revi: Work? GAH! WHERE?! *vanishes*

2. What do you like about it?
Sendari: Are you kidding? I have the coolest job ever! Everybody wants to be a dashingly handsome bounty hunter with a heart of gold! >|3
Kafei: "Like"? I owe my life to Master Runner. Serving him is my sole purpose.
Jehan: Well... the clothes, the money, the spare time, the food, the sweets, the jewellery, the handsome princes, the spacious living areas...
Elon: *smiles* Helping people is a wonderful thing. I'm most grateful for my gifts.
Adina: *nuzzles Elon vehemently*
Leyla: Freedom is the main draw card - I go where I like, when I like.
Alin: Well, you know, I can pretty much do whatever I like. What could be better? :3
Shadi: *satisfied grin* The attention, of course. I was born to be in the spotlight! Plus the fans are often good for some fun... }3
Aniya: Ain't nothing half as fun as stealin' stuff >:3 What a rush!
Nubira: Obviously, my position accords me the respect and authority somebody of my power deserves! *glances at Indira* ...Almost >_<;
Indira: The authority, obviously. I shall see my people prosper at any cost.
Tess: *downcast* Well... um... actually there's nothing much...
Wren: It's... hard to explain. I think working with nature is very important. If I can help things grow and change, that seems worthwhile to me.
Venus: *snarls* Like?
Sterling: A life of purpose is a valuable thing. I can do much good as a knight.
Taj: The lifestyle, of course. For some light performance and conversation, it is highly acceptable.

3. What do you dislike about it?
Sendari: Nothin'! I have the best job evarrr! >:3
Kafei:  *frowns* "Dislike" does not enter into it.
Jehan: Indira! D: She's way too scary >.<; Plus I basically can't leave the palace. Just think of all the fun and adventure I'm missing! :< *Disney Princessing*
Elon: *sighs* I suppose it is a little unfortunate, not being able to settle down. But I don't regret it ^_^
Leyla: I wouldn't say there's anything in particular. If something bothers me, I change it.
Alin: Well, the "being a ghost" part sucks :<
Shadi: Oh, the pressures of stardom! *dramatic swoon* ...Wait, no, I love those too. I guess nothing >:3
Aniya: *shrugs* Sucks havin' ta sleep in the barn sometimes, I guess. And getting chased off before breakfast.
Nubira: *glares daggers at Indira* Need you really ask?
Indira: *smugs* It's so hard to find good help.
Tess: My boss ¬_¬;
Wren: Some of the heavy lifting is a little awkward >.<;
Venus: *seethe* Where do you want me to start? The enforced amnesia, perhaps? The prospect of living forever without even the ability to age? The simply asinine concept of making somebody forget the very thing that is central to their crime? Goodness, what could I possibly have to be upset about?! D:<
Sterling: *sighs* I am... less than comfortable attending formal events.
Taj: It is... not exactly my first choice.

4. If you could pick a different job, what would it be?
Sendari: No way, I ain't swapping! >.<;
Kafei: Out of the question.
Jehan: Hmm... is there a job like "princess", but without the obligations? ^_^;
Elon: I should like to try owning a farm, if my healing talents were not needed abroad ^_^
Adina: *chews Elon's hair possessively*
Leyla: Privateer. Though, if I ever did settle down, I'd rather like to run a burlesque. Interested?
Alin: Ooh, I'd like to try all kinds of things! I could be a chef... or a knight... or a poet... or a wizard... *rambles*
Shadi: *nonchalant* Well, I could always be a teacher or a scholar or a sage or something. But I'd really rather stick with singer.
Aniya: Mnuh? *shrugs* What are the options?
Nubira: *points at Indira* Hers, or course!
Indira: *shrugs* I suppose I could be the Princess of two countries...
Tess: Pretty much anything :<
Wren: I suppose I could be a farmer or herbalist or something... but I like it better here. *nods*
Venus: How about "warrior without stupid asinine curse"? >_<;
Sterling: *stern* I would not. I think here is where I can do the most good.
Taj: Ah... 6_6; I would be well-suited to... government?

5. Are you considered to work for a good or evil organization?
Sendari: Oh, I'm a good organisation all right...
Kafei: Inasmuch as Master Runner can be called an "organisation", he is certainly a force for good.
Jehan: Weeeell... We have kind of a varying reputation. But we're not all bad! Really! Just my sister... and her henchman... and Ganondorf... and Twinrova... Bwaaaa~ *flails*
Elon: *laughs* I believe Lon Lon Ranch can be thought as "the good guys" ^_^
Leyla: I'm bad, but I'm not evil ^.~
Alin: Um... pass?
Shadi: Naughty but good ^.~
Aniya: I work for m'self! :3 So I guess you can be the judge a' that.
Nubira: Evil, I suppose. Hah! It is the way of those who cannot escape their own weakness, to label those who possess power as "evil".
Indira: Perhaps we are considered evil... but if that is what is necessary to protect ourselves, then so be it.
Tess: Ummm... 9.9;;;
Wren: Good, of course! Master Yorel and I would never work for the forces of evil.
Venus: Apparently I used to work for the Garo... I'm sure "bastards" is closer to "evil" than "good". But currently, I have no intent of helping those who mean ill.
Sterling: The Royal Guard stands for all Hyrule considers good and just.
Taj: I have heard some untoward rumours. They seem rather far-fetched.

6. Do you have any enemies through your work?
Sendari: Weeeell, I kinda pissed off lots of the Gerudo. Mostly Nubira. And the Hyrule town guard - they have no sense of humour! >:<
Kafei: Many, none of which are your concern.
Jehan: *whispers* Indira really doesn't like me! And Nubira. And anyone who dislikes Gerudo, I guess.
Elon: No particular enemies, I shouldn't think. Of course, many monsters and shadows hate all practitioners of light magic... but I try not to take things personally ^_^
Leyla: One big one, and an assortment of rivals. It's sort of a private matter, though.
Alin: Nah, everybody loves me
Shadi: Aside from a particular Gerudo who'd like to catch me, no genuine enemies. *smug smile* I'm just too likeable.
Aniya: Me? Nahhh. S'all in good fun. Coppers dun' seem to agree though 9.9;
Nubira: Enemies? Everywhere. You can't wield the kind of power I do without resentment.
Indira: All enemies of the Gerudo are my enemies!
Tess: I... uh... well, yes, I guess I have to say I do u.u;
Wren: I've fought certain creatures for the sake of the forest, but they're not my enemies, personally.
Venus: I make it my business to consider other Garo my enemies, until they can prove otherwise. There are others too, of course, but they're hardly worth mentioning.
Sterling: *nods* Many. But this is the nature of such work.
Taj: I do not think young Kaliq thinks highly of me.

7. If you could make anyone take your job for a day, who would it be?
Sendari: I already told you, I ain't swapping! ) Though... I guess it would be funny to make that bitch Nubira sleep on the ground for a day XD
Kafei: *looks alarmed* I would trust nobody else!
Jehan: Hmmmm, I'm not sure! Lots of people would like to be a princess for a day, I expect. Maybe Kumar! That would be funny XD
Elon: *deapan* Ganondorf. He should have to go around helping people for a day.
Adina: *still chewing Elon's hair possessively*
Leyla: Anybody who's particularly uptight or self-denialist. They need to learn that desire is healthy!
Alin: *shrugs* Like I said, it's not much of a job. Whoever wanted it, I guess...
Shadi: Hey! You're making my job sound like a punishment >:< If was gonna "make" someone take a job, it'd be a crappy one!
Aniya: Aw, hell, everbody should try this once. This is livin'!
Nubira: You need to ask? Clearly, Indira should be my second-in-command, not the other way about.
Indira: *clenches a fist* Never! This position is my duty as well as my right. I've no intent to share it!
Tess: Anybody! <:< Just get me out!
Wren: ...Maybe Venus? She seems so angry. Maybe it would help...
Venus: *darkly* I would never wish this upon anybody.
Sterling: *thinks* Hm. It would be unwise to choose somebody with no combat expertise, and I expect choosing one of the other knights would be considered cheating. Therefore... one of the thieves' guild members. If would be a positive experience.
Taj: Ask again when I've actually been here a time.

8. Do you have a boss or are you self employed?
Sendari: I'm da boss!
Kafei: I believe we have adequately covered this matter.
Jehan: *serious* I believe I work for my people.
Elon: I would be considered my own employer, I believe ^^
Adina: *chewing*
Leyla: If it's not already clear... I am the master of my own destiny.
Alin: *giggles*
Shadi: Well, I'm hired by taverns and such for performances, if that counts.
Aniya: Ahh... I'd hafta work first
Nubira: *glares* I'm going to pretend you didn't ask such a stupid question.
Indira: I work for my people. Such is the nature of royalty.
Tess: For somebody else... u.u;
Wren: Well, I have a Master I'm only an apprentice.
Venus: *spits* Guess.
Sterling: My employer is the kingdom, of course, and I have both superiors and suboardinates.
Taj: *shifts uncomfortably* ...I suppose the answer is now yes.

9. Where do you live? (If it's in Castle Town, an idea of the section of town you're in would be helpful.)
Sendari: Wherever I please, baby! I'm a free woman
Kafei: I have no permanent residence.
Jehan: Why, in the Gerudo palace of course ^_^
Elon: Well, we have lived on Lon Lon Ranch in the past, but commonly we travel from place to place.
Leyla: I travel around. It's one of the perks.
Alin: I'm kiiind of stuck in Kakariko. I think this is where I... changed >.<;
Shadi: I travel around, but mostly I live in Castle Town.
Aniya: Whatev'r. I go where I want!
Nubira: Gerudo Valley, of course! I would never lower myself to living anywhere else.
Indira: In my palace in Gerudo Valley, naturally.
Tess: In a sort of... cave fortress, in Nightspass. I'm sort of stuck.
Wren: In the Mondream Wood, in a little village called Telbar.
Venus: Nowhere. I travel as required.
Sterling: My residence, such as it is, is in Castle Town's military district.
Taj: I shall reside in Labrynna for the foreseeable future.

10. What's your home like?
Sendari: Brilliant! The best! XD
Kafei: Unpleasant.
Jehan: It's quite nice, really n_n I mean, of course I'd like to see more of the world, but I do like it here as well.
Elon: *smiling* Noisy, exhausting, and always busy. Absolutely lovely.
Leyla: What, you mean travelling about as I please? Suits me just fine.
Alin: Boooooooriiiiiiiiing >3>
Shadi: *shrugs* It's all right, I guess. It's not a stupid desert at least >3>;
Aniya: S'the greatest! >:3
Nubira: Hot, dry, and superior to any other place in the world.
Indira: *smirky* Appropriately unforgiving.
Tess: Dark and cold and empty D:
Wren: It's nice and quite ^_^
Venus: Regrettable.
Sterling: It is more than adequate, though I have little choice as long as I wish to remain a knight.
Taj: Safe, for the time being.

11. Have a dream home?
Sendari: *spreads her arms wide, attempting to gesture to all of Hyrule at once* Baby, this is a dream home. What more could you want?
Kafei: *looks away, frowning* No.
Jehan: Maybe not forever, but I'd like to live in a Hylian-style castle for a while. They're so exotic and exciting! n_n
Elon: Adina and I would love to own a big farm like Lon Lon Ranch, one day ^_^
Leyla: Remember what I said about a burlesque?
Alin: I have eleven!
Shadi: Oh, nothing too complicated... just a secluded little mansion in the highlands, with a private lake and a handsome staff of thirty or so...
Aniya: Oh, sure, one day I'll buy a big house with muh ill-gotten furtune! Nyeh heh heh. Then I'll sell it so's I c'n steal it back! XD
Nubira: *scowl* More of a dream quarters. Sooner or later I shall be where I belong.
Indira: Leave here? Don't be ridiculous.
Tess: Umm... anywhere that isn't here?
Wren: *smiles* Right here is fine for me.
Venus: Tcheh. Wasteful fantasies.
Sterling: I haven't considered such a thing. Perhaps I should.
Taj: *looks away* I am partial to desert regions.

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Commission Info - Zelda OCs - Doll Bases/FAQ - Sprites

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