Esme and Maun by RobotWolfgang on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

//CW: mentions of gore

It's a bran' new year, and I already made a couple o' new OCs! Let me introduce y'all to ESME & MAUN, two cartoony, teenage bunnies!
Esme (she/her) is a dreamy, excitable, yet obsessive 15-year-old high school sophomore who has a HUGE crush on Maun (he/they), a 16-year-old high school junior. She desires to be their sweetheart and often daydreams about him. Sadly, multiple issues get in the way of her interactions with him: Maun is a grade above her (as mentioned) and is very shy, quiet, and reserved. Therefore, she doesn't see him enough which fuels her obsession and longing for them. She's become so desperate for his presence that sometimes just thinking about them can be enough to make her tear up.
Eventually, her lovesickness becomes so intense that it affects her physically in a gruesome manner - parts of her split open, revealing inner organs and morphing her into a devastated, bloody mess of a beast. Thankfully it doesn't appear to be fatal, but it's SO painful that she's been hospitalized many times - explaining the numerous bandages covering her body. Currently, nobody - not even her family and medical professionals - know why on earth this is happening. Some folks suspect that it may be a previously unknown power of hers that is caused by her obsession - and once it happens, it's difficult to control. Others believe it's the work of demons who feed on romantic desire. Now, these are just unconfirmed theories, so her affliction truly remains a mystery.

Esme was based on the song "The Disease Called Love" by Mafumafu, so that provided inspiration for the gory stuff and bandages. Furthermore, she is based on my own personal case of lovesickness whereas Maun is based on a guy who I've had a big crush on, and the subject of my lovesickness. He goes to the same homeschool curriculum I attend, but I haven't seen him in MONTHS because he's in different classes and he had been struggling with stuff. I've heard he's been doing well now, but nonetheless, I've been seriously pining for him for so long that it's slowly and slightly breaking me inside. So, I could pretty much consider Esme a vent OC as a result of my experiences; I could just draw her whenever I feel really lovelorn.
For those who are concerned for my wellbeing, don't ya worry too much! I'm doing pretty good mentally and emotionally; it's just thoughts of my crush make me very wistful. /gen

On a side note, I'm quite proud of Esme's design! Maun's design, ehh....not so much since it didn't have as much inspiration. Hopefully I'll modify his design in the future.
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Song that inspired Esme's design: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0nyXV…