While perusing for a fancy, I stumbled across a name and gallery I was disappointingly acquainted with from years gone. Some of that "you're 'inspired by' looks terribly similar to the reference material I am profusely familiar with" fury was still there, but it was quickly swallowed by a kind of pity, maybe even sadness, at some of the talent I stumbled across, never interacted with, never spoke appreciation and gratitude for showing a side of them at.

It takes courage and stone skin to bare your innards to all that may find it; they're soft for a reason.