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"Okay just hold that pose for a
few more minutes," I told him as I rooted through my paint brushes.
"Grumble, grumble," he
muttered in frustration.
"I know, I know," I
assured him, "I'm getting tired to, but we're nearly done." He
growled a little more, but made no more protests. I'm honestly surprised he
agreed to be the subject of my latest painting. He's a busy guy, and he's not
exactly known for being quiet and still. He didn't earn the name Throngar
"The Destroyer of Civilization" by sitting in open fields all day. However,
having worked with him now I've learned he is actually a patient and even
tempered guy. Albeit with a talent for mass destruction. I'm glad he's so
patient, or else I'd be a skid mark on his foot right now.
I have to remember to thank Peter
after this. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't have even got on Throngar's radar,
let alone his schedule. If I had known he had so many connections to the Kaiju
industry I would've gotten chummy with him sooner.
"Okay, I've got the right
brush," I announced, "let's finish this right." He said nothing,
but maintained his pose. As I painted on the final touches I began to have
thoughts on a title. Maybe "Kaiju over the Valley", or "Bold and
Beautiful," better to ask Throngar what he thinks first though. With that
I finally finished my painting and started to return my tools to their case.
"Alright done," I told
him, "you can move now." He rolled his shoulders in relief and began
to stretch as he moved out of position. "Do you want to see the finished
work now?" I asked Throngar as he yawned.
"Grumble, grumble," he
answered.
"A surprise huh?" I
responded, "Okay, I'll be sure to send you a nice, extra-extra large
print." He nodded in agreement.
"Grumble, grumble?" he
asked.
"Coffee? Sure you know a good
place?" I accepted his offer. He barked in confirmation and gave me a
moment to gather my things before we headed out. I have to say, it was fun to
ride on his back, he even pointed out a few good landscapes to do more
paintings. I'm already looking forward to working with him again.
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This story was inspired by an artwork from the artist "fantasio" linked here:https://www.deviantart.com/fantasio/art/A-Kaiju-Evening-at-the-Juniata-451058620
Funnily enough the artwork itself is actually an edit of a public domain artwork from 1864. They just painted in a Kaiju, I think it enhances the original to be honest.
For the story I decided to take a mundane angle on the monster. Yeah he's a giant monster who destroys things, but that's just his day job. I don't know why, but I like stories that can ground the fantastic in the mundane, it's inherently funny. For example imagine a wizard, in full robe and pointy hat, working at a gas station and nobody bats an eye. Why is he working at a gas station? Well maybe wizarding doesn't pay the bills anymore and he needed the money. Actually, that probably would make a good story.
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