#15 CRUSH....................

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MATERIALS USED:
Copic Multi Liner

As previously shared (and not a spoiler since it is in the opening ish moments of the series!), Edward Elric loses his arm and leg after a tragic attempt at a forbidden form of alchemy. To replace them, he’s fitted with automail which is a highly advanced mechanical prosthetic made of metal and powered by intricate engineering and nerve connections. These become a defining part of who he is, even earning him his State Alchemist title: The Fullmetal Alchemist. Oh hey, that's the title of the show

Of course, Ed’s recklessness and tendency to throw himself headfirst into danger mean that his automail doesn’t always stay intact. It’s strong, but not indestructible... and it has been smashed, dented, and completely destroyed more than once.

The prompt 'crush' actually came from Moaning Myrtle’s list and, weeeeeeeeeeell, the word has quite a different intention in that context. My interpretation takes the word a bit more literally. One of the many devastating moments early in the series is when Edward’s automail is crushed during a violent encounter. Without giving too much away, the event is shocking, both physically and emotionally, leaving Ed utterly crushed in spirit as well. It’s one of those pivotal moments that strips away his bravado and reminds both him and the audience just how fragile even 'Fullmetal' can be.

As with my previous piece, I went with multiliner only...and this time I didn't use any pencil before laying down the ink. In its own quiet, unique way...this one may be my favorite thus far, even in its simplicity.