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CocoCabanna β€” Heliotrope's Promise and Burden (Fanart/Gift)

Published: 2015-12-24 19:39:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 524; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 3
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'Take care of her, won't you, Heliotrope?'


She left like a gust of wind, and in that moment, in that twisted second of loss, I knew.

I knew what it would feel like to have the weight of the world on your shoulders.

She needs me, more than I need anything else, but sometimes I just want to get away.

And it's selfish, I know it's wrong, to leave her behind.

But I wish I wasn't the only one who could help her, the only one who had to stay with her.

But I made a promise, to the wind, on the day she vanished.

That I'd stay and watch over her precious one, but it seems I'm not precious to anyone.

It's heavy, to carry her with me, but every day she howls for her long lost half.Β 

And as I listen to her song of sorrow, I fear for something stirring within me.

Something ugly, something selfish and greedy, and... Cowardly.

I'm afraid of the one I've kept close to me, but I love her still.

Her smile is never rare, but I believe it to be a false pretense.

She might never be the same again, but I have to believe she is still inside.

And I need to stay with her, I can never break the promise I made to the lady of the wind.

For her loved one is broken, and I must fix her, even if I have to break apart for her.


Heliotrope belongs to .

I feel like Heliotrope, finds it a bit suffocating to stay with Howlite after all these years. And it seems funny to me, how Howlite was supposed to be the one to protect Heliotrope, but it seems the tables have turned. And Helio is now the consoling one, and while she deeply cares for Howl, I feel she must in someway wish the burden was less heavy. That she wasn't the only one to be relied on. And I think Heliotrope would be ashamed to feel that way, but then again, it's her responsibility to guide Howlite, and that's a lot of pressure, especially with someone as damaged and... Broken, as Howl. I dunno.


I hope you like it Rin!

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Comments: 13

HikumiRin [2015-12-24 23:34:26 +0000 UTC]

Those freckles are literally perfect
And shit man i didnt plan any of this lol
It adds alot of depth into her character
When i made her i didnt think ab any of this
She was just the negative side of me, while Howl was the fun but psychotic side
(Tanzie is just waifu material lmfao)

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CocoCabanna In reply to HikumiRin [2015-12-24 23:42:01 +0000 UTC]

I love freckles haha
Well characters do develop over time

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ShadowsOfHeartWork [2015-12-24 20:32:57 +0000 UTC]

FREGGIN LOVE THE WAY YOU DRAW THE PRECIOUS BAB<333
I think Heliotrope has always been my favorite of Rin's gemmies~<3 and this is pretty much why~TvT
I guess in some way I kind of relate to her ;<;
~Lisy

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CocoCabanna In reply to ShadowsOfHeartWork [2015-12-24 20:49:09 +0000 UTC]

AAAHHHH THANK U SO MUCH
I kinda relate to her too, she's such a gentle spirit, Β and we know she'll always be there for Howl.

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ShadowsOfHeartWork In reply to CocoCabanna [2015-12-24 20:55:01 +0000 UTC]

YOURE MOST WELCOME<33
Yeah, that's what makes her so great in my eyes~;v;
~Lisy

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CocoCabanna In reply to ShadowsOfHeartWork [2015-12-24 21:17:32 +0000 UTC]

Okay, fair warning, I am about to seriously over analyze this character so know you have been warned:
While she is great, Β I worry for her. Strangely, more than Howl. I know Howl is the one in grieving/has a mental illness, but at the same time, she is the only person Helio really interacts with, that we know of. Imagine how much despair Helio must feel when seeing Howlite, one of her parental role models and oldest friends, broken like this. Don't forget, she had to deal with Tanzie's death too, and while she was definitely in grief, she knew she was never as close as Howl was to Tanzie, and it seems to be hinted that she feels unimportant. As in, that one comic Rin made where she answered the asks, she said that she knew Howl cared for Tanzie, more than her. Helio is not jealous of Tanzie or Howl, but rather, the closeness and intimacy they have. Β Or rather, had. I feel she wanted to or wants to connect with someone, regardless of it being romantic or plutonic, like that, a closeness. But she felt left out a lot, since she was the third wheel for thousands of years, literally. And having no other friends other than Howl or Tanzie, it's no wonder she felt left out. Now let's add her anxiety and self-image issues she has hence being a Kindergarten gem, and her upbringing, to the mix. I just feel like it'd be healthy for Helio to get away from Howl for a while, cuz while Howlite needs serious help, Helio needs to get away from the despair she brings. Yet, Helio's kind and empathetic demeanor are what keeps her attached to Howl and so eager to console her, but not only is Howl a physical threat to her, but emotionally as well. What if, Howl, in one of her temporary manic states, says something harmful to Helio, something terrible but she doesn't mean, and just, breaks Helio down emotionally??? Helio has no emotional support, no one to back her up, now that Tanzie's gone. And it would be even worse if she killed Howl in self-defense by using her power, cuz she hates it, and she would never want to harm anyone, especially her friends, even more so Howl. I just feel like Helio might need more help than Howlite, in more ways than one. With is why I empathize with her so much and worry about her even more than Howl.

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HikumiRin In reply to CocoCabanna [2015-12-24 23:44:58 +0000 UTC]

I rly dont know how to help her out tbh
Just like how i dont know how to help myself

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CocoCabanna In reply to HikumiRin [2015-12-24 23:48:17 +0000 UTC]

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaame

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HikumiRin In reply to CocoCabanna [2015-12-24 23:50:10 +0000 UTC]

But since she cant help herself
should i make another character....
Errrrrr im so stuck

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CocoCabanna In reply to HikumiRin [2015-12-25 00:23:49 +0000 UTC]

I hate when that happens

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ShadowsOfHeartWork In reply to CocoCabanna [2015-12-24 21:59:48 +0000 UTC]

No it's fine~;> I agree with you tho, I feel like Helio definitely does need someone to help her as well in support and some sort of companionship~;v;
~Lisy

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CocoCabanna In reply to ShadowsOfHeartWork [2015-12-24 22:15:34 +0000 UTC]

Haha Thanks for reading my rambling lol
but yeah ;w;

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ShadowsOfHeartWork In reply to CocoCabanna [2015-12-24 22:19:57 +0000 UTC]

I love reading your stuff~<3 no prob bob ;v;
~Lisy

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