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Zara 🏳️‍🌈
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Queer non-binary geek of all trades💗💛💙she/they. Marine. Neurodivergent.♾️
President & Creative Director of Dual Wield Studio ✨⚔️✨
Previously: 343 Industries | Halo | Xbox.
Unions are awesome.
🚫❌NO AI, NO NFTs❌🚫
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Fun day at work today 👀
A close-up photo of draped black fabric with white symbols from Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Dagger & Taki are both taking turns keeping me cuddle-confined for maximum healing buffs to banish COVID-19 💙
A photo of Dagger, a medium ginger mixed-breed dog, in a relaxed sprawl with her belly up and paws in the air, looking up from Zara’s lap on the couch. Dagger appears blissfully comfortable and satisfied with her good work to help with Zara’s ongoing COVID-19 recovery.
June 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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After 6+ years of avoiding it, am sick with COVID-19 :C

I’ve got everything I need & will deffo tap local friends if I need help, but UGH

Spending the next few weeks taking it VERY easy & focusing on R&R
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June 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Putting a casual Maelle cosplay together 🥖 helping balance a lot of this year’s whoo with more whee
A photo of soft clothing & accessories on a couch, featuring a longsleeve black-and-white striped shirt, black suspenders, red scarf & beret, as well as a length of red and white gingham cloth and a faux baguette — all items featured in the Baguette costume appearance for characters in the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The final item is a cloth tote bag featuring the face of Esquie, a character from the same game.
June 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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Lovely late afternoon visit to the dog park
Dagger, a dog, happily trots through a large verdant field interspersed with old, towering trees as the late-afternoon sun shines through the leaves. Zara, wearing an X-Men/Wolverine hat, smiles at the camera with Dagger, a dog, photobombing with a sudden close wiggle into frame that shows her happy dog smile.
June 1, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Fortuitous furball excursion escorting Taki on a brief jaunt around the back yard 🍀

(Taki is an indoor cat who gets brief supervised outdoor time in my fully-fenced back yard, NOT free-roaming because sorry not sorry that’s irresponsible & there are too many neglected cats in this neighborhood :c )
A photo of Dagger, a dog, and Taki, a cat, facing into a gentle spring breeze as they enjoy the verdant yard within a fenced-in area. Beside Dagger’s foreleg, a four-leaf clover is visible. A photo of Dagger, a dog, and Taki, a cat, looking up at the camera while they enjoy the verdant yard within a fenced-in area. Beside Dagger’s foreleg & back paws, a four-leaf clover is visible. A photo close-up of a four-leaf clover near Dagger, a dog’s, foreleg and back paws.
April 18, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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The drive back home took twice as long due to traffic but I made it back safe after a long day & a very worthwhile trip.

As I was departing, I saw a full rainbow (and even a DOUBLE RAINBOW) and I’m not superstitious but I’ll take every bit of magic in the day & be grateful for it 🌈💙
A photo of a road with vibrant green spring growth, blue sky above it transitioning from overcast clouds into sunny with a rainbow arching through it.
March 29, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Gabe & Mjolnir are officially settling in at their new home with some positively wonderful new friends 💙 I couldn’t imagine kinder folks to care for these two; Rowan would have loved them.

Thanks to everyone who helped ensure these sweet cats found their new home!
Gabe, a tabby cat, happily flop-curled on the floor around a banana-shaped catnip toy, making himself at home in a new space. Mjolnir, a tortoiseshell cat, sniffing familiar objects in a new living space as she explores her new home.
March 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Mjolnir:

- Has never done anything wrong in her life
- Loves cuddles more than Gabe
- Occasionally nibbles hair
- REALLY loves cuddles
- Keeps Gabe in check most of the time

Care needs: daily at-home fluid injections (adopter can learn from vet, she’s used to it & does well!)
Mjolnir, a tortoiseshell cat, flops happily on her side as she gazes into the camera. Mjolnir, a tortoiseshell cat, lounges like a little model in a flower-shaped cat bed. Mjolnir, a tortoiseshell cat, curled up in a circular cat bed. Mjolnir, a tortoiseshell cat, flopped adorably on her side to show her belly, forepaws drawn up in relaxed invitation for some pets & bellyrubs.
March 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Gabe:

- A sweet himbo
- strong of heart, dumb of ass
- LOVES a cuddle
- Extremely food-motivated
- Will go on dumb adventures, wants to explore everything

Care needs: occasional oral medication (pill, no issues because if it's paired with food he's ALL about it)
Gabe, a tabby cat, sits regally while looking at the camera. Gabe, a tabby cat, sits lazily among bedsheets, looking like a little man slumped lazily on his favorite chair. Gabe, a tabby cat, has somehow balanced himself atop a narrow cushion on the back of a couch and has flopped belly-down to lounge upon it. Gabe, a tabby cat, being held gently as he stares up; his gaze is slightly-wall-eyed and he has either seen too much into infinity or there's not a single thought in that little guy's brain.
March 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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While both cats are receiving daily care (and fine for now!), the apartment where they’ve lived with Rowan must be moved out of by May and they need a new home.

Though located in Portland, Oregon, I will help with their relocation to anywhere within the United States.
A photo of two cats, Mjolnir - a tortoiseshell, and Gabe - a tabby, cuddled together. A photo of two cats, Mjolnir - a tortoiseshell, and Gabe - a tabby, cuddled together, asleep. A photo of two cats, Mjolnir - a tortoiseshell, and Gabe - a tabby, cuddled together asleep. They are seen from top-down, Gabe is resting his head on Mjolnir's side and Mjolnir has a paw over her eyes. A photo of two cats, Mjolnir - a tortoiseshell, and Gabe - a tabby, happily flopped and sleeping near each other.
March 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Gabe and Mjolnir need a new home, can you help?

Rowan, their human who has sadly passed, wished for them to remain together.

Will help get them relocated to anywhere within the United States; please read on for more details! 🧵

Signal boosts & sharing are appreciated 💙
A photo of two cats, Mjolnir - a tortoiseshell, and Gabe - a tabby, cuddled together cheek-to-cheek.
March 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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I FEEL THIS TOO, thank you 💙 I have loved this series for decades!
My cat, Taki, is named after two of my fav cat-critters: “Ta” from Tama from Fushigi Yuugi & “ki” Ryo-ohki from Tenchi. While she doesn’t transform into a spaceship, she’s still magical in her own way (it’s all in the bobtail :D)
A photo of Taki, a Japanese bobtail cat, lounging decadently A photo of Taki, a cat, flopped happily with her forelegs raised above her head, belly exposed; her expression is clearly relaxed and happy.
February 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Had a lot of fun illustrating this as part of our delightful dayjob blorbentines exchange ☺️ Tenchi Muyo! will always be a series close to my heart~
A digital illustration of the characters Ayeka and Ryoko from the series Tenchi Muyo! Both sit close together, with Ayeka appearing anticipant and flustered as Ryoko, looking satisfied and sultry, has her right hand holding Ayeka’s chin possessively while their other hands are clasped in Ryoko’s lap.
February 28, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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HAPPY MERRY BIRTHMAS TO YOU~
Hope you’ve had a lovely day with tons of love & celebration for you. May the year ahead hold even more wonderful things!

I’m looking forward to diving into playing Monster Hunter: Wilds when it comes out this week & sharing some much-needed game time with friends.
A photo of a couch, angled down a little awkwardly to capture two happily-lounging animals near Zara. Taki, a cat, comfortably lounges on an ottoman while Dagger, a dog, is half-flopped over Zara’s lap as she receives bellyrubs.
February 26, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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HAPPY BLORBENTINE’S DAAAAAAAY
A picture of Chris Evans as Captain America with his hands cupped around his mouth as he smiles while speaking. On top of the image, many emoji hearts have been scattered to appear as if he is happily manifesting them with his words.
February 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Getting some quality soothing Saturday cuddles & bellyrubs in today
February 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?
A composite of three images of Steve Rogers/Captain America portrayed by Chris Evans, overlaid with the words he says in each scene: "I can do this all day."
January 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Mostly resonates, aside from the part calling out expectations 😂 I do TRY to be self-aware
A screenshot of an "Omegaverse Quiz" result indicating the quiz-taker is a "Soft Alpha", with the following text: Thank you for finishing this test, Soft Alpha! We here at Omegaverse Inc congratulate you for your rare second gender! Here are some things you might need to know about this diagnosis: As a Soft Alpha, you exercise that need for control instinctive to all Alphas, but you do so in a way that isn't brash or harsh. This makes you a natural leader that's also well-liked. You are a people pleaser at heart, and you cry if you think someone doesn't like you. You did all the therapy and now feel the need to therapy others. You were an arts kid, and wholeheartedly expected to get Submissive Omega in this test. Should you enter the work force, we recommend going into therapy, law, landscaping, farming, or even politics should that tickle your fancy! A Soft Alpha is most compatible with a Flirty Beta, Loner Alpha, Caring Beta, Independent Omega, and a Submissive Omega.
January 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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More Rook portraits~ thanks for sharing your babes, buds :D

#DragonAge
A digital bust illustration of a qunari version of the player character Rook from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. A digital bust illustration of a qunari version of the player character Rook from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. A digital bust illustration of a dwarven version of the player character Rook from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. A digital bust illustration of an elven version of the player character Rook from Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
January 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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First of several batches of friends' Rook portraits (thank you for all the great ref of your babes, buds!)

#DragonAge
A digital bust illustration of an elven version of the player character Rook from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. A digital bust illustration of an elven version of the player character Rook from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. A digital bust illustration of an elven version of the player character Rook from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. A digital bust illustration of a qunari/vashoth version of the player character Rook from Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
January 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Smol victory solving a little problem zone: After a drill bit tumbled into the void behind a bookshelf, I rescued it then used some of my stash of HDPE plastic (great for so many things) & made an extended liner so NOTHING ELSE will fall back there. My fiddly lil things are now SAFE from the void!
January 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Taking it easy & banishing a migraine to send off 2024 (my lil Cefaly device is truly a lifechanging piece of tech that helps zap away the headpains) while ensuring Dagger gets pre-foreworks soothing. I don’t like unexpected explosions either, pupper.

May 2025 hold more joy & kindness for us all 💙
A photo of Zara with a small electronic Cefaly device affixed to their forehead to an electrode sticker. A slightly-blurry photo of Zara hugging a playfully-cuddly Dagger, a dog, whose tongue hangs out of a happy smile.
January 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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YES

When they posted this about Gremio as promo it felt DASTARDLY 😭
A screenshot from Twitter from the official Suikoden account with an image of a character profile for Gremio. Text in the posted screenshot reads: Meet the characters of Suikoden! Gremio He has looked after and taken care of the protagonist since childhood and continues to keep an anxious eye on him.
December 31, 2024 at 4:43 AM
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Unexpectedly neat surprise to find a new Kinsano figurine at the store today ☺️ still so grateful to get to work on designing her with AD Jeremy Cook.

Halo Wars 2 was such a scrappy project & while some of my fav stuff got cut, a lot of good folks did great work on it!!
A photo of a small MEGA Bloks action figure of Lt. Colonel Kinsano from Halo
December 30, 2024 at 11:23 PM