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They Know Finale
3D Render by slofkoskyThey Know (Part 6 Finale)
Eydis collapsed at the base of the pod, smoke stained and trembling, battery warnings flickering red across her dimming vision. Every system wanted to shut down. Every movement cost more than she had left.
Baxter climbed onto her leg.
He pressed his heavy, shaking body against her, the neon parrot trapped beneath one paw, his frightened eyes fixed on her like she was the last safe thing in the universe other than his stuffed toy.
Eydis wrapped one arm around him.
“It’s okay, Baxtershe whispered. “Martin may still be out there. He may be looking for us right now. Help is coming.
She reached for the old control panel and activated the emergency life support. The pod answered with a weak tone. Thin vapor curled over the floor as the suspension cycle began.
“For youshe murmured, touching her forehead to his. “Sleep until someone finds us.
Baxter licked her wrist once before the gas softened his breathing. Slowly, his body went still, one paw still resting against her leg.
Life support: Active.
Suspended state: Stable.
Projected viability: Years.
Only then did Eydis let herself calculate the truth.
Her subspace message to Earth had been limited to 120 characters. The pods beacon had to remain off or the Harvesters might find them first. With Baxter asleep and herself in sub power mode, they would be nearly undetectable.
Old message. No beacon. Dead station. Martin missing.
Probability of survival: 0%.
The number should have ended everything.
But it didn’t.
Eydis leaned back against the pod wall as her shutdown sequence began.
Martin.
Please find us.
She looked through the small window at the top of the pod one final time.
“I love youshe whispered.
Then she closed her eyes.
NOTES:---------------
For those who read along, I hope this story gave you a small break from the day-to-day.
For me, I love taking the characters I create and giving them a life beyond a single image or a pose. I like imagining who they love, what they fear, what they would risk everything to protect, and what might be waiting for them just outside the frame.
It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I hope the images told enough of the story on their own, even for those who didn’t read every word.
I actually planned a fight scene with her confronting two harvesters in a shared crew area. Cut it for time and my sanity but might go back to it. Her top button did a weird thing where it opened up, I didn't change the sliders for this. So, I just edited it in Affinity Canva to fix it up.
Thank you for all the kind words, everyone. It means more than you know.
Oh, and just to be on record, yes, Eydis is younger in renders than I thought at first. I just ran with it anyways... androids could be 100+ years old honestly no matter how they look.
NO AI. Edits in the free Affinity Canva and the free Google Snapseed.
PART 1 here: https://www.renderhub.com/gallery/91481/they-know
Eydis collapsed at the base of the pod, smoke stained and trembling, battery warnings flickering red across her dimming vision. Every system wanted to shut down. Every movement cost more than she had left.
Baxter climbed onto her leg.
He pressed his heavy, shaking body against her, the neon parrot trapped beneath one paw, his frightened eyes fixed on her like she was the last safe thing in the universe other than his stuffed toy.
Eydis wrapped one arm around him.
“It’s okay, Baxtershe whispered. “Martin may still be out there. He may be looking for us right now. Help is coming.
She reached for the old control panel and activated the emergency life support. The pod answered with a weak tone. Thin vapor curled over the floor as the suspension cycle began.
“For youshe murmured, touching her forehead to his. “Sleep until someone finds us.
Baxter licked her wrist once before the gas softened his breathing. Slowly, his body went still, one paw still resting against her leg.
Life support: Active.
Suspended state: Stable.
Projected viability: Years.
Only then did Eydis let herself calculate the truth.
Her subspace message to Earth had been limited to 120 characters. The pods beacon had to remain off or the Harvesters might find them first. With Baxter asleep and herself in sub power mode, they would be nearly undetectable.
Old message. No beacon. Dead station. Martin missing.
Probability of survival: 0%.
The number should have ended everything.
But it didn’t.
Eydis leaned back against the pod wall as her shutdown sequence began.
Martin.
Please find us.
She looked through the small window at the top of the pod one final time.
“I love youshe whispered.
Then she closed her eyes.
NOTES:---------------
For those who read along, I hope this story gave you a small break from the day-to-day.
For me, I love taking the characters I create and giving them a life beyond a single image or a pose. I like imagining who they love, what they fear, what they would risk everything to protect, and what might be waiting for them just outside the frame.
It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I hope the images told enough of the story on their own, even for those who didn’t read every word.
I actually planned a fight scene with her confronting two harvesters in a shared crew area. Cut it for time and my sanity but might go back to it. Her top button did a weird thing where it opened up, I didn't change the sliders for this. So, I just edited it in Affinity Canva to fix it up.
Thank you for all the kind words, everyone. It means more than you know.
Oh, and just to be on record, yes, Eydis is younger in renders than I thought at first. I just ran with it anyways... androids could be 100+ years old honestly no matter how they look.
NO AI. Edits in the free Affinity Canva and the free Google Snapseed.
PART 1 here: https://www.renderhub.com/gallery/91481/they-know
I am bummed that the story is over, but I know that it takes a lot of time and effort to create these images and stories. I do wonder if Martin will find them or maybe his great great great grandson will... I truly do look forward to your stories, Thomas. I always think I'm going to create a story, but then I end up using all my energy in creating the character and scene (insert facepalm). And yes, your images do tell enough of a story on their own. But I'm a visual person, so the images partnered with the stories are totally my "cup of tea!" I tried to give you back a rocket boost, but I don't have enough points yet! Hopefully soon. Have a blessed day, Thomas <3
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Tue, May 05Kirsten! Thank you for following along with these images/stories. For me, the longer a story goes, the worst chances that I will complete them. What ends up happening is that I try to finish it up best I can but want it done even if I'm enjoying it. Hope that makes sense.
With Martin, in the beginning I thought he would be human. But, what if he was an android as well? Perhaps a security personnel, researcher or something other. That sure would open up interesting possibilities. Heck, for all we know, he may have somehow done something to invite the harvesters onto the station without seriously knowing the danger it created.
What you say about wanting to create stories but then spend the time in the creation phase instead of the other, it makes sense. I totally understand it. There's multiple feelings that come through from different points of art. Perhaps the creation with all of the possibilities is the most exciting part of it all? It resonates with you more than the other part? If that's so, it's beautiful and something to embrace! Plus, the videos you create are awesome because you are spreading the love too.
For stories, I use a simple "notepad" on Windows and just type in some very crude scenes. Sometimes, a scene becomes a story like Eydis did here. Maybe, that's the other portion that would help you? Just jot down
1) I presented the character.
2) the character is overwhelmed by a car driving by real fast.
3) the character jumps on a bike of their own.
4) they chase the character.
5) etc.
That's my boring process.
Thanks a million Kirsten. You truly are my friend. Thank you for that.
With Martin, in the beginning I thought he would be human. But, what if he was an android as well? Perhaps a security personnel, researcher or something other. That sure would open up interesting possibilities. Heck, for all we know, he may have somehow done something to invite the harvesters onto the station without seriously knowing the danger it created.
What you say about wanting to create stories but then spend the time in the creation phase instead of the other, it makes sense. I totally understand it. There's multiple feelings that come through from different points of art. Perhaps the creation with all of the possibilities is the most exciting part of it all? It resonates with you more than the other part? If that's so, it's beautiful and something to embrace! Plus, the videos you create are awesome because you are spreading the love too.
For stories, I use a simple "notepad" on Windows and just type in some very crude scenes. Sometimes, a scene becomes a story like Eydis did here. Maybe, that's the other portion that would help you? Just jot down
1) I presented the character.
2) the character is overwhelmed by a car driving by real fast.
3) the character jumps on a bike of their own.
4) they chase the character.
5) etc.
That's my boring process.
Thanks a million Kirsten. You truly are my friend. Thank you for that.
I have truly enjoyed every bit of the artwork and story! The title, "They Know" finally makes sense. Eydis does get a bit of a save in that she can go into a shutdown phase and be able to wait a long time. Thank you for your brilliant creation.
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Tue, May 05Blue Flame that is one of the most kindest things I've read. Thank you sincerely and it's interesting about the title. I felt it would mutate and mean something else to people that read the story even from what I saw it as.
I'm so so very glad that you enjoyed it. I'm always long winded and the stories get longer even though I mean them as three sentences.
I'm so so very glad that you enjoyed it. I'm always long winded and the stories get longer even though I mean them as three sentences.
Very cool! Beautiful posing and emotional expression!
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Wed, May 06Thank you so much ElorOnceDark! I had just looked at one of your images I hadn't known you created. Amazing stuff my friend!
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Fri, May 08Thank you so kindly Rejin Vennikkel! I really love your character you created.
Liking the relaxed feel this artwork has and the expression on her face is very nice as well as the touches of dirt showing the hard time she has gone through in the previous scenes. Good luck.
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