ToS - 5th Anniversary

Because I probably won't be here for the next milestone.

Lesse. I never do things the right way. You know, comfortably? I always have to rush and do it real fast. That's why I put off making this until I only had a few days left to do it.

Had to abide by certain rules for it to be on the anniversary account, too. Like pairings. The only ones allowed were KratosxAnna, RegalxAlicia and YuanxMartel. So damn right I'd fit in all that I could. (Only reason KratosxAnna is missing is because SHE DOESN'T HAVE A CHARACTER MODEL.)

You know, that really decided how this picture went, though. If that restraint wasn't there, Genis would have been free to frolic with his family. But no. He had to stand with Lloyd so the center wouldn't look like LloydxColette.

Speaking of Colette, HAS ANYONE REALIZED THAT I REALLY RECYCLE THE SHIT OUT OF THAT POSE FOR HER? I'VE USED IT IN LIKE THREE THINGS NOW. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME.

I also remember why I hate working with Regal now. His arms are not meant to be placed anywhere but in handcuffs. Straightening them alone is a chore.

Okay so um. Seles is missing her hat. Technically it's only because it'd be covering Zelos and his black eye, but let's just say it fell off in the struggle. Which by the way, she's trying to maul Sheena and Zelos is trying to hold her back. And she elbowed him in the eye. Poor Zelos. You are a sacrifice I have to make.

I had to fit everyone in, though, you see. Everyone who's important to the main cast. (Except Botta. No doggie biscuit for Botta. To be honest, including him never crossed my mind, BUT KATE DID.) Even Virginia who plays like the smallest role since she's only a side-quest. OH MY GOD THAT IS LIKE THE WORST YO MOMMA JOKE EVER. YO MOMMA'S A SIDE-QUEST.

I also love Martel. She's all LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL LET US FROLIC THROUGH IT. And Kratos is all "I could be watching Cold Case right now." NO MARTEL DOESN'T GET ANY QUOTATION MARKS. ONLY CAPS. CAPSLOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL.

I hate the scenery, though. I can't draw backgrounds. I can't draw. People don't draw backgrounds for me. So what else could I do? Whatever.
[Trivia: There was an empty bag of Lays chips in the bushes near Regal and the Combatir siblings. I only noticed after I realized it was the only picture I had that I could use. Photoshop is lovely.]

Anyway. I hope everyone who's been around this long for Symphonia enjoys it. Or the passing fan who's let it go after this long. Whether you're active or passing, please enjoy this and remember your first play through the game when everything was still new.

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FAQ: How?
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Tales of Symphonia (c) Namco

Picture taken by myself at a park with many many azalea flowers. (Yes, the same one from "Though Paradise Isn't Enough")

Character cropping by (Many thanks. I seriously friggin' suck at it.)