Diary of a Demon Dog #38 (Patreon)

Feeling good. Really good. Still working hard. Still tired. However, everything feels so much easier these days. Despite working around 50 hours a week, I have been more consistent with my art than when I was unemployed. I know that sounds absolutely backwards but what I am saying is that being around someone that is deeply emotionally draining is harder than working two jobs. I'm doing well in school too! Keeping up with my classes just fine. I'm actually a week ahead on my homework right now! So it's been a lovely couple of weeks. I am settling in well with work and finding my stride with everything else. I even started composing music! I haven't done that in years to be honest. I want to make some original tracks for "Daily Commute". I am currently writing Nera's song which is currently titled "Your Shield". I have some rough concepts for Stella's song which is currently titled "Didn't Feel That".

Some context for anyone that hasn't read the SilverVale novel yet, Nera is a speedy damage dealer that wields a katana and can teleport. She also has a passive shield that protects her around the clock. Hard to break but after that is broken, she's a total glass cannon. One hit and she would go down. Ice is her element. She has ice breath, can construct many structures with ice and is more comfortable sliding on ice than walking on the ground. "Your Shield" is about how she is ready at anytime to run to your side and protect you. She'll make sure not a single bullet touches anyone. Nera is deeply protective of those around her, checking in constantly and ready to do whatever it takes to make sure they are happy and safe. She'll do everything in her power to make sure nobody gets hit but if someone has to, she's ready to take it for you. Her family put her in countless dangerous situations over the years. She was always expected to pull herself out of it. Help had to be earned and often came with strings attached. She wants to make sure nobody ever has to feel that alone ever again.

Stella is a stealthy tank that can turn invisible and often fights with her hands. Her skin is extremely thick, so much so that regular bullets bounce off of her. It takes a ton of damage to put her down, assuming you can even find her before she finds you. I like to compare her to an M1 Abrams tank with a perfect cloaking device. One moment, everything is silent. The next, you are staring down the barrel of a sixty ton war machine. Electricity is her element. She can summon lighting bolts from the sky, channel electricity directly through her body and conjure giant plasma structures. "Didn't Feel That" is about her tanking hits like it's nothing but also shrugging off emotional damage and trauma, though it's still up for debate on how much the emotional stuff hurts her. It's her trying to put on a brave face as things get worse and worse, not showing any weakness since it is deeply frowned upon in her family. Despite her intense strength, unyielding endurance and deep emotional defenses, she's actually one of the weakest, softest and most emotional members of her family. The rest of them are absolute freaks of nature that never show a hint of emotion as they eat nukes for breakfast.

All in all, I am very proud of myself for what I have been able to accomplish lately. As I get used to this full schedule, I'll do my best to get more and more content out to you all. Thanks for the support and I hope you enjoy what I have coming down the pipeline.