ღHello there! Thanks for coming in! This is my giant pony art request thread! I’ll pretty much be requesting art of my three pony OCs and possibly other’s OCs occasionally. This request in whole will never end, I always want art! I will have mini requests every now and then, which will be pretty much a certain pose or action. I get about 800k or more every week so chances are I’ll be able to afford whatever if I really want it!
Anyway, please read the rules a long with everything else, if you’d be so kind! And thanks for stopping by!
-Kitten
ღRules > Please do not steal any of the art I have received or my pony's designs!
> Be polite, considerate, and friendly to others. If I see anyone being rude to me or anyone else I will block you.
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> Feel free to bump, or hang out here, even if you aren't talking about ponies or art. c: That is fine.
> Do not quote any of the first five posts
> Don't be scared to ask me anything! c:
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Feel free to link me to shops IF YOUR SPOTS ARE OPEN.
Also, at the moment I am NOT going to be doing any RL commissions.
ღMini Quests
Timid:
Wrapped up in a super long scarf pile, looking uber cute.
Cup of tea and a book
Napping against an apple tree
Just woke up from a from nightmare
Jackie:
Jackie cuddling Ursy, head bandaged, crying a little
Trying to look cute for Timid, embarrassed
Construction hat, tool belt, looking back at viewer, wiping her brow
TimidxJackie:
Honey bun on Jackie's nose, waiting for Timid's go-ahead to eat it, Timid stifling a laugh.
Cuddling, Jackie's leg/head bandaged
Timid riding on Jackie's back, honey bun on a fishing line
Facing away from viewing, leaning against each other, bows in tails
Scarf partly draped over glasses, just the objects
Jackie preening/attempting to preen Timid's wings
Colli:
In hospital bed, w/popcorn he somehow got a hold of, watching TV
Collision has a white saddle bag with a red cross on it that he wears often. He keeps his medical equipment in it, such as bandages, splints, and some medicens. I'd really like to see him wearing it!
Russ:
Headshot, looking annoyed
CollixRuss:
Colli covering an embarrassed Russ with a blanket
Flash:
Holding a dripping hose, he's quite soaked but it's like one of those sexy firemen calenders
Flash has a pet Dalmatian named Soot. Soot works at the station with him, but is also his dog personally. I'd love to see some art of the two together, of duty or on!
Minuit:
Doing her special talent, which is making a full scale planetarium with her magic.
Shadow:
With his nose burried in a book!
MinuitxShadow:
Star gazing together.
Jitterbug:
Dancing the night away.
Working on somepony's hair.
ღAll about Timid
Please see under spoiler for all her info!
personality: Dreamer is a shy pony who keeps to herself, not bothering others with her thoughts or opinions. She is very dreamy and thoughtful, and often stands back and watches those around her. If things get too crowded she gets uncomfortable and will leave before anything else happens.
She can tend to be easily excitable; it doesn't take a lot to make her happy. Small things like dandy lions and good weather can get her giddy. Down side is it doesn't take a lot to get her upset. Timid is a sensitive pony who doesn't take criticism or teasing very well. She can also seem be a bit over dramatic. What may not seem like a big deal to somepony, to Dreamer it could quite possibly mean the end of the world.
Dreamer likes to imagine life as a more 'talented' pony, or having traits that ponies she looks up to have. She believes herself to be a very plain pony, and doesn't seem to possess any spectacular abilities. Like Fluttershy she isn't very great with her wings, and she prefers to have all four hooves on the ground. Many things frighten Timid, she’s a scardy pony, so to speak. Bugs, many species of animal, the dark, and spoiled foods are just a small list of things that stress her thoughts.
Dreamer is the type of pony who loves to give other ponies a helping hoof. If anypony makes a request of her she will typically comply no matter what or who asked her. She never seems to have a lot to say, but other ponies just don't take the time to listen to her.
When given consideration, kindness and TIME, Timid can become a great friend. She can become quite attached to those who listen to her, enjoy being around her, and are true to her. When she’s familiar and comfortable with a pony her shyness often fades away and she can get talkative, and she’ll unknowingly speak her mind which tends to lead to rambling. She's also a bit indecisive about things.
Overall, Timid Dreamer isn’t really a ‘sad’ pony. Sure, sometimes she feels upset, but for the most part she is just thinking to herself which can distract her severely. cutie mark and meaning:
Dreamer never received a cutie mark, she doesn't have much faith in herself or her abilities and she doesn't believe she will ever get one. likes: From time to time Timid will walk the paths her and her brother used to and dig for things, alone. She finds great pleasure in the treasures she finds, even though most of it amounts to nothing. She keeps a large collection of the junk she finds scattered around her room.
When she isn’t in the mood for digging, Dreamer will simply walk around Ponyville, and occasionally visit Sweet Apple Acres where she’ll enjoy an occasional nap under the sweet smelling trees.
Her scarf or what used to be a foal blanket. She is rarely found without it and is very attached to the thing. hates:
Timid doesn’t care for sweet foods like candy or cake. Even small consumptions of such can upset her sensitive tummy.
The dark. Although she’d nearly a fully grown mare now, Timid still sleeps with a night light on, afraid of ‘things’ that lurk in the dark.
Timid is also terrified of heights. For a Pegasus who grew up on the ground, it doesn’t seem unlikely.
Nightmares are a common occurrence for Timid. She can never sleep long without waking from one in a panic. These nightmares affect how she sleeps, affect how she thinks, and affect who she is. If she could change one thing about her life, it wouldn’t have anything to do with a cutie mark, but everything to do with putting the horrible dreams to an end. flaws:
Timid’s flaws are quite obvious. She’s shy to the point it can be often difficult for her to say a single word. She’s scared of several things and it often makes her day to day life difficult. She’s envious, which shields herself from her true talents and who she is. Timid is easily distracted and absent minded, it can be hard to hold a conversation with her. strengths:
Timid is a true friend when given the chance. She is kind, there isn't a single bad bone in her and she'd never intentionally hurt anypony else. It doesn't take much to make her happy, she truly enjoys the simple things in life. bio:
It was quite a shock to the Thatcher family when their second foal was born with wings. Mister Thatcher, his wife Landscape and their son Dig Dancer were all talented unicorns. In fact, the closest Pegasus family they had were distant cousins. Nonetheless the three of them were excited for the new addition to their family; A small filly with a beautiful pale yellow coat and a nappy brown mane, long for a newborn. Like her mother, Freckles lined her nose and cheeks, and she had enormous green eyes, like her father. Despite the major difference between her and the rest of the family, they knew she was their own creation.
The first five years of Timid Dreamer’s life was average, there was nothing in particular that shone out from the young Pegasus when compared to others around her age. She was curious, clingy to her mother and brother, but was beginning to form opinions and show independence. She liked the color green, her favorite food was apple sauce and her favorite activity was following her older brother where ever he went. Dig Dancer didn’t mind it; he adored his baby sister like any brother should, even if she got on his nerves occasionally.
Five weeks after Timid’s six birthday Dig took his sister out with them to hunt for treasure. The two found themselves deep in Everfree forest hours later, and it was getting dark quick. On the way out of the forest the two foals were attacked by a pack of hungry timberwolves. Timid froze, unable to react to what was going on around her as her brother did his best to fight of the creatures. Eventually Timid snapped out it and the two ran out of the forest as quickly as they could and arrived home for the most part safe. Dig was left with large gash marks on his flanks that had to be stitched up. He’d forever have the scars left behind.
That very same night Timid suffered from her very first nightmare, which was surprisingly graphic for a filly her age. When she woke from that nightmare Timid was unsure how to react, and instead of going to her parents she went to her brother’s room and crawled into bed with him. Sobbing she told him what she had seen, and despite the pain and frustrations he had been feeling before, Dig wrapped his little sister in a silky white blanket and let her sleep there for the night and several nights after that. Timid still has the blanket to this day(she wears it as a scarf), and her parents still have no idea about her dreams.
After that night Timid became very withdrawn and quite, she only really openly spoke with her brother. She no longer carried any confidence in herself and only thought very negative thoughts. Three years after the incident Dig Dancer began to embrace his talent, which was, of course, archeology. He began to travel the world, visiting far off lands in search of ancient civilizations, dinosaur bones, or whatever else he could dig up. Timid Dreamer’s condition got worse when he was gone and better when he came home. She’d sit in her room for hours, looking out her window, waiting to see her brother’s outline, walking home.
On Dig Dancer’s fourth expedition the young archeologist disappeared. Timid had turned 14 that year and when her brother’s letters stopped coming in the mail she knew something was wrong. When Dig Dancer didn’t come home for her sixteenth birthday she knew he was gone.
ღAll about Colli
Please see under spoiler for all his info! COLLIE IS A BOY
reference/description : Collision is about the average size as a normal stallion, probably just a tad more lankier. His coat is a light blue almost lavender color and his tail and mane are a soft pink and his eyes are a pastel green. His body has random scars and bandages about him, no specifics for he is always hurting himself, healing, and hurting himself again. His horn is longer than normal and has an inward arch to it for no reason other than family genetics.
personality: A fairly friendly pony with a very optimistic look on life. He doesn’t let his constant injuries get him down and always holds his head high. He is smart, and level headed but isn’t afraid to charge into a battle he knows he could possibly lose. If it means protecting those he cares about, he doesn’t stand down even if he’s had enough. He’s quick to trust and even quicker when it comes to making friends. Due to past head traumas, Collision can be forgetful and has some short term memory loss. However, if you make an impression on him, he’ll likely never forget you.
Collision is sick often, and has been sick so many times that his nose is constantly stuffy and he can no longer smell or taste. He doesn’t mind, considering it can sometimes make his job a lot more easier than it would for somepony else. When he is sick he can get cranky. He isn’t a very fun pony to be around when he’s not feeling well. He is also very clumsy and is often running into walls, or trees, or... well anything, and falling off of things or out of things. It's just who he is.
He is a big tease and loves to flirt with manly stallions. Colli isn't afraid of his sexuality and embraces it. He in no way thinks lowly of himself, in fact he's got quite the ego, but doesn't throw himself around. He aspires to be famous one day, but if you were to ask him for what, he'd simply shrug.
cutie mark and meaning:
Collision’s cutie mark is a bandaged, bleeding pink ooze, heart. It symbolizes his uncanny talent for sustaining injuries. He heals from illness and injuries faster than others and is known for living through some things most other ponies maybe wouldn’t. It comes in handy as he works basically as a lab rat, testing new medications, makeups, and inventions.
ღAll about Flash
Please see under spoiler for all his info!
Race: Pegasus
reference/description : Taller and beefier than the average stallion. (Like Big Mac) His coat is pearly white and his tail and mane are a light orange, he has black hooves and his legs are fluffy like a Clydesdale. His mane is shoulder length and messy, he doesn’t have the time to keep it brushed or styled. His tail is actually longer, but he keeps it tied in a bun type style so it doesn’t get burned, dirty, or tangled. His eyes are narrow and a dark grayish silver color. Because of his line of work and his pretty white coat color he almost always has soot patches on his face, hooves and body. When on duty he always wears his red firefighter helmet with the number’s ‘32’ on the front.
personality: Flash is a kindhearted pony who really puts his all into his job and helping others. His outer shell is hard and he almost always comes off as serious, though in his down time at the firehouse with his coworkers he is known to goof off and joke around with them.
Flash isn’t particularly book smart, but he’s quick to react in tight situations and is in no way stupid. He has a rough time expressing himself to others, and would honestly rather keep his feelings to himself than share. He never means any harm but sometimes he will say the wrong things at the wrong times. His intentions are almost always good. He is honest, blunt and straightforward. Not very many things frighten him, but he never runs into a dangerous situation without a plan but will put himself in harms way if it means saving a life.
Flash is shy around ponies he finds attractive, he can get pretty awkward and uncomfortable, so he avoids those types of situations. Because his job is so unpredictable he tries to keep the rest of his life as orderly as he can manage. He never starts anything without the idea of finishing it.
cutie mark and meaning:
A golden, quad shield with an orange and red flame in the middle.
Flash earned his cutie mark after putting out a chemical fire in a chemistry class he took in school. It seemed like he had been the only pony paying attention to the safety rules before the class started to work with the dangerous chemicals. After the cutie mark appeared and the class gave him their thanks he knew he wanted to be a firefighter.
He achieved his dream only a few years later and has since then earned respect from his fellow colts and is one of the best his firehouse has.
ღAll about Une Etoile' Minuit
Please see under spoiler for all her info!
Race: Unicorn
reference/description :
personality: A determined pony with an uncanny curiosity that can get her in a bit of trouble time to time. Outwardly she seems to be a fairly confident mare, but in actuality she’s sensitive and cares highly of what others may think of her. Say the wrong thing and it may wound her deeply. She’s typically quiet around others, unless she’s approached, or if something pulls her interest. A bit of an introvert, she isn’t antisocial or depressed; she just feels the need to be alone time to time.
Although she charges into things headfirst with determination, if something strikes her down she tends to fall down, far, far down and it takes either time or somepony special to pull her back up again. She has direction but relies on others to help her stay on sight.
cutie mark and meaning:
Three golden stars connected by a line to represent a constellation. She names and maps constellations for a living, and her special talent is creating a huge lit up planetarium with her magic.
ღAll about Jackie Trade
Please see under spoiler for all her info!
Appearance:
She has a messy brown shoulder length mane, brown tail and a grayish tan coat. Only brushes herself to keep the tangles out, so maybe once every few days. Her eyes are brown as well. Wears glasses and a multi-pocket vest, in which she keeps her money and small snacks.
She’s about a foot taller than the average mare and a bit bulkier. She does a lot of running around for deliveries and prolonged manual labor, so she’s has a slightly strong build, but she eats too many sweets and as a result maintains a pleasantly plump figure with muscle underneath. She was made deaf in her left ear, due to a growth that destroyed the inside of her ear canal. It took three separate surgeries to fully remove the growth. Due to the extent of the damage, they had to take part of the cartilage from the rest of her ear to repair the more sensitive parts.
Personality:
Never seeing a reason to beat around the bush, Jackie can be very direct but does feels bad when she hurts somepony’s feelings. Her directness is aided by her lack of shame, her sick sense of humor and the fact that she can be flirty at times. However, a genuine compliment from a friend or someone closer to her will be enough to make her shy. Thinks worrying and pride are a waste of time, even though she's always worried about income. No willpower when it comes to pastries and baked goods, especially honey buns.
She enjoys being honest. She's never lies to her friends, as it hurts her to do so. Usually the only reason she will lie to you is if she has been hurt by you. She's pretty good at lying, though, due to living in one of the worse parts of Manehattan, where lying was an unfortunate asset.
Initially trusting and accepting of others, as she feels that they have no reason to be dishonest with her. However, if you hurt or betray her, it's rare that you will ever earn that trust again. Figures that trust is the best way to help a pony feel comfortable around her. Makes it a point not to judge.
She's usually pretty content, and it takes a lot to bring her down. She also possesses a great deal of patience. The only things that kill her patience are cockiness or unnecessary work. She also tends to get a little grumpy when she can't eat or sleep when she needs to. Irritates her when she’s treated like she doesn’t know what she’s doing.
She has no problem being in front of a large crowd talking to others, but hates going to parties or clubs, as she does not feel comfortable with the 'party' atmosphere. Would rather enjoy small or intimate get-togethers with friends.
She believes friends are important, even though she doesn't have that many. Puts them on the top of her list of priorities, and would do almost anything for them. If she sees someone hurting her friends she will not hesitate to run them down, even though she isn't that violent.
Cutie mark and meaning:
Cutie Mark is a white lightning bolt, a hammer, and a wrench, which symbolize electronics, construction and repair, respectively. Her mark is a representation of the Jack of all Trades. Even though she is constantly attempting to improve and broaden her skills, these are the three that helped her to realize her talent.
Likes:
Helping others
Sweets (honey buns specifically)
Sleeping
Small get-togethers
Reading
Manual Labor
Hates:
Unnecessary work
Cockiness
Being hungry
Slow business
Impatient customers
Parties/Clubs
Bad economy
Flaws:
Rarely goes out
Lazy attitude
Sick sense of humor
Great at lying
Holds a grudge
Direct
Constantly worried about income
Strengths:
Hard to bring down
Easy to get along with
Makes a point not to judge
Will go out of her way to help her friends
Bio:
Jackie was never a remarkable mare. She had a normal life, a normal family, and never really did anything huge. It took her a bit to gain her cutie mark, but she was ecstatic when she did. She was always one to help out when something needed to be done and hated being too young to do anything. As she got older, she would help her mother with the normal chores.
However, she felt like she should be doing more. Whenever they called over repair ponies, Jackie would be right there, watching them work. She loved seeing all the different things they could do, especially seeing the look on her mother's face when whatever was broken worked again. Wanting to always see that particular look, Jackie decided she would learn how to repair as many different things as she could. But it didn't stop there, she also wanted to learn about building, and about electricity. She put a lot of effort and always showed off to her parents and her friends what she fixed or built.
As time went on, her father got older and was having trouble walking and it caused him a lot of pain, but they couldn't afford to build a ramp for easier access. Jackie went to the hardware store and bought her own supplies with the bits she had been saving up for snacks. She dedicated herself and built a damn good ramp. The look on her parents' faces made her want to bring that same look to everyone she could. In a flash of light, her cutie mark appeared and set her future in motion.
Back-story: (basic scenario)
She learned as many different skills as she could so she could help as much as possible. She moved from her parents house on the outskirts of Manehattan, and moved into the city itself, but the commute could be dangerous. Due to a declining economy, she was forced to move again after only a year as nopony needed her services. They only wanted the “professionals”, no matter how small the job, as they felt they would have to pay for the job more than once if they hired anypony less qualified.
Since then, Jackie had been forced to move wherever she could to make do. Baltimare, Appleloosa, Fillydelphia, even Los Pegasus. All were too expensive to stay or had no business opportunities. Luckily, she was able to do some odd-jobs along the way to pay for food and a place to sleep, half the time having to choose food instead of a roof over her head. She ended up being on the road for over a year.
One day, she was looking at a map, trying to figure out where she could go next. The economy was getting worse and others were unable to afford to hire her. A smaller town might be a good fit for her. A place called Ponyville sounded like a small town, but she didn’t have a choice. It was the next closest town, and one of the few that she hadn’t tried yet.
It took her a month to save up for train fare. When she had enough, she hopped on and slept through the 4 hour trip. She woke up a few minutes before they got to the train station. After she got off, the took a tour of the town, scoping out the types of businesses available. It was indeed small, and she had a good idea of what she might find. Sure enough, produce was the majority of what was sold, with very little stalls dedicated to labor trades, such as construction or repair. She could see a farm in the distance. Farm’s always needed an extra set of hooves.
While it seemed like a quaint enough town, surely there had to be need for someone like her. She could only hope.
But before anything could be done… she needed some food. She was dying for a honey bun.
ღAll about Russ Eaves
Please see under spoiler for his her info!
Appearance:
Slightly shorter than the average stallion. He sports a semi-long black mane which hangs off to the right side of his head. His tail is black as well, with no particular style. His coat is dark slate gray and his eyes are light blue. He also wears a red tie with a detached collar, as well as cuffs around his hooves.
Personality:
He finds it very easy to be indifferent to other pony's situations, be they good or bad. It takes him quite a while to open up to anypony and it's rare that you'll find him willingly hanging around. He will run away from them if they are far enough away, but will freeze up if they get too close, especially if it's a male. He mostly enjoys being by himself, but will crave company every so often. He can also be quite awkward and will become uncertain on how to act around others
He hates authority figures, but generally follows orders since he is somewhat weak-willed. He doesn't love money, but he doesn't do his job for any other reason.
Cutie mark and meaning:
His cute mark is a black triangle containing a red eye, representing his talent at hiding/sneaking. He makes full use of this by being a private detective.
Likes:
Personal space
Hates:
Sweet food
High-energy ponies
Flaws:
Very self-conscious
Ashamed of his sexuality
Would rather be alone
Doesn't know how to react in certain situations
Strengths:
Difficult to upset
Very calm and collected
reference/description :
Coal is dwarfed sized. He's very small and is often mistaken for a foal. He's a dingy gray color with a pale blonde mane and short nubby tail. The back of his hooves are fluffy and he almost always wears a red sweater. He has tall ears and narrow green eyes and is often found with thick dark circles around them. His wings are about average size for his body, but are pretty messy since he doesn't use them.
personality:
Born much shorter than most ponies with weak wings, Coal is unable to fly and gets sick pretty easily.
He smokes too much, and if he's not smoking he's chewing on a toothpick or a wheat straw.
A bit of a sadist, doesn’t like others very much and feels some satisfaction in putting them down. He enjoys publicly humiliating others in order to achieve a sense of power over them and he can be manipulative, bossy, and arrogant...
He isn’t very talkative but isn't afraid to approach others fist if he has reason. Coal is energized by being alone and being around others drains him. He rather be at home with his video games or books versus out and about with pony friends, though there are a few exceptions including the gang of misfits he lives with. Coal doesn't have many friends, but values the ones he does have and will very often try NOT to be a big jerk to them.
He has low self-esteem due to his lack of height, dingy colours and inability to fly but he often carries himself as if he's better than others. He's still a blank flank because of his lacking self-esteem and brooding doubts in himself.
Coal is surprisingly sensitive and doesn't always take well to teasing or practical jokes and will retort over the top with anger or occasionally violence when felt threatened.
When he's not being a little angry spaz, Coal is calm, quiet and drowsy and believe it or not, cuddly. If he's comfortable enough with a pony he can be quite affectionate, especially when he's sleepy.
Deep down he still has a heart and cares deeply for those with a positive impact in his life.
Bio:
Coal was born premature to a mother who could not afford a crippled foal. Reluctantly, the mare gave the foal up and continued her life like she had before. Coal was hospitalized for several months until his body was strong enough to survive without aid. His premature birth left Coal pretty weak, and with a birth defect in which doctors doubted he'd ever be able to fly.
Like other orphaned fillies and colts, Coal was put through the system. Unfortunately, it wasn’t like any wanting mares and stallions were looking for a stunted, crippled colt to adopt, so Coal was raised in several different foster homes and orphanages where he was shaped to be the stallion he is today. Constant bullying and abuse eventually broke the colt’s natural curiosity and friendly spirits, resulting in him becoming a recluse, finding comfort only when he was alone.
Up until he was nine years old, Coal was raised in Cloudsdale around other Pegasi. He took a big ‘tumble’ while at school, falling off the edge of the floating city and landing on a far cloud below. It took some time but he was eventually found by some patrolling Pegasi and was returned home. It wasn’t long after that that it was decided that Coal would do much better on ground and was moved to a foster home in Los Pegasus.
The foster home was set up inside an old boarding home that was once used for the mentally insane, and was now run by two unicorn stallions that seemed nice enough. There were ten other ponies homed there and Coal was set up to room with the eldest colt, a Pegasus named Steel Heart, who lacked a cutie mark like him; though this wasn’t uncommon with orphaned ponies. Steel was at first opposed to sharing his room with the tiny colt and often lashed out at Coal for small things like unkempt beds or discarded clothing and sometimes even things that weren’t exactly Coals fault. It was tense early on, but they eventually became accustomed to one another, maybe enough to even be considered 'close'.
Steel took Coal under his wing and the two became notorious for sneaking out of the home, often taking trains into the city where they shoplifted, smoked, vandalized and at the very least stirred up trouble. More than once they were dragged home by police. As per usual, they were given their punishments; occasionally they were particularly harsh, leaving Coal bruised and crying quietly in his room with Steel in his own bed, glaring at a wall. Sometimes during those nights, after Coal had settled down and Steel had seemingly fallen asleep, the door to their room would creak open. Coal was often hidden under his blankets, or facing the other direction so he never really saw who came in the room, but the hushed voice that spoke soon after was easily recognizable as the stallion that ran the home. During the first few visits Coal found it difficult to sleep with Steel and their foster parent talking quietly but eventually he grew used to it, like most other uncomfortable things he had to live through.
Coal lived in that home for three years before Steel’s disclosed relationship with their foster parent became explicitly known. Coal wasn’t sure how it all happened, but the home was shut down and the fillies and colts he’d grown to know were all separated and placed under new care. This included Steel Heart whom Coal never saw again, but constantly continues to search for even if he isn’t fully aware of it.
His life continued as it had before, though Coal wasn’t exactly the same. Things continued to fall apart around him and he was never able to get comfortable in any new home he was moved to.. At 15 he finally grew tired of the infinite loop and broke out, running from the orphanage the night before he was due to move in with a new family. Coal wondered around the city aimlessly for few months, taking shelter in rural alley ways and finding food discarded or offered by others.
After a while of scrapping about, Coal found himself involved in a gang of ponies just like him: homeless, runaways, orphans. Coal was coaxed into their numbers with the use of warm food and a dry place to sleep and soon found a place among the dysfunctional family of thieves and street rats. Coal was much smaller than many of the others and was often able to worm himself into places the others could not fit. Cracked windows, gates, gutters, Coal would crawl in and find a place where the others could join him. It wasn’t exactly a comfortable lifestyle, but one where Coal finally felt like he belonged…
