Fun fact: this appearance was the original idea I had for Carbon 5+ years ago!


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(YES - I DO HAVE AN UNSHADED VERSION OF THE REFERENCE FOR ARTISTS TO USE)

This was an Idea I've had brewing in my head for a long time.
So long, in fact, that I finally had the urge to commit to it after feeling myself out over the years.
This is the original concept of Carbon with some slight changes.

You might be asking, "how is this the original concept?"
Well, Carbon was originally going to be a dragon-monster-looking hybrid creature.
I was talked out of it at the time because someone back those many years ago told me that "monster sonas were unoriginal and attention-seeking."
Needless to say, I don't remember who they are, and I'm glad I don't talk to whoever that was anymore.

So, YES, it is officially cannon that Carbon is:
>Non-Binary
>Shapeshifter
>Part Shark
>Part Dragon
>The Fluff?... who knows where that came from? xD

This form, now introduced as a legit form Carbon can take, is something that happens irregularly.
Carbon's default form entirely depends on his mood.
Up to this point in time, Carbon has always been introduced as an intersex-male/non-binary creature despite always having the ability to shapeshift.
This "shapeshifting" is not like superhero shapeshifting. In fact, it's only minor things he can change at will, such as body structure, sexual organs, shape of limbs, but only slightly!

Carbon's mood in this form is entirely moody, huffy, and 100% snuggly loveable doofus that just wants to be held and to protect those that give him said affection.
If the words "needy pupper" were ever more accurate, this form would be exactly that!
Carbon does not use words hardly ever when in this form, but rather growls and huffs just like some feral dragon-dog-thingy. xD
The only times this loveable huggable mood changes is when he is annoyed, threatened, or enraged.
When any of these things occur, his eyes will open, and display a bright glowy pair of eyes none-too-happy to be looking at whomever upset the soft boi.
Aside from this angry state, Carbon does not emote with his eyes otherwise, hence why they always appear closed!
Instead, he uses his ears and mouth much more! Exaggerated big toothy smiles and the ability to perk his ears up, move them around more, wag his tail more flexibly, etc.
And of course, along with all these moods, the big guy definitely has an intimate need for attention every so often. Big guy can't help themselves!
With a much more bulked-up physique, and the ability to run on all fours with the posture to do so more effectively, nobody can escape the grasp of this big guy; jaws OR claws!~

Anyways, I hope you love this form as much as I do! ;w;
I wanna make it a more regular thing!
Let me know what you like most about him or if you have any questions below! <3

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Artist is: Akiras.Key
They got to work almost instantly when I pitched this idea to them.
Holy shit. Thank you so much for bringing my boi to life, and for being just as excited as I am about them.
This person deserves so many more watchers, and I cannot wait to see how far their artistic career goes! <3

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