19 - Totentanz
- Keigane
- Nov 2
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
🎃 Happy belated Halloween! 🎃
Keith decided to throw a Halloween party that is secretly dedicated to Kaz. And he also decided to do a fatal step back into the past... putting on his perfect mask, dressing up, and getting high.
You may have already noticed, but Keith isn't a reasonable character. The things he does are often wrong and also a bit stupid (sorry, Keith XD). I think it’s logical that he couldn’t maintain his abstinence any longer after everything that’s happened.
Also, drugged Keith acts different than unintoxicated Keith, he's much more bold. And he doesn't really understand what he sees - that Gab transforms right in front of him and reveals that he was Kaz' ghost all along. His issue here is definitely that he doesn't trust himself. ^^"
I worked really hard to get this done in time... and even though drawing this was an incredible amount of work, especially the outfits, I really enjoyed it. Fyi: Keiths Outfit is mainly inspired by a coat from Punkrave. Gabs Outfit is heavily inspired by the Countess from AHS Season 5.
There's also a few thoughts I've put into Keiths costume: a corset, so he can finally look the way he wants again; contact lenses to hide his drug consume (dilation of the pupils); his choice to dress as a demon because he thinks that's what he was for Kaz. Gabs outfit is a bit of a mockery, since he's dressing as a (twisted) saint. XD
I also made a music playlist for the party (with additional songs from Kaz which don't exist in reality, ofc! But it's VK music, so I added a few VK songs): https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoAQWDtTUbRYrDI68aC3__BOejF3z1pL0&si=oU9Ug_9JLc2JsVNY
"Totentanz" means something like "Death Dance" in English, but I liked the German word much more. I've split up the chapter... originally I wanted to put more into it, but it'd have become too long then, and tbh I need a bit of a break now, after drawing so much in a row. ^^"
I hope you like the chapter. I also wanted this to be a little gift for my readers. Thank you so much, especially for commenting. Your words mean more to me than you know, and you help me so much to keep going and find inspiration. 🖤🖤
Ah, this was delicious. Keith is indeed not a reasonable, safe-loving man - and I think that is a trait I can respect ;) Gab could easily see through Keith's mind, his pain and desperation, his darkness and he is dragged to it, like to a drug.
I am so curious how their dark love/relation will look, bit once is certain, it will be painful, intense and strong - stronger than common sense and death itself.
Beautiful arts too. I always admire how you draw these two.
Wow :D This Halloween-themed chapter fits perfectly with where the story is right now! I have to admit, it could easily pass as the next installment ^^. You’ve portrayed Keith’s broken state brilliantly — even though he performed the ritual and hasn’t seen Kaz’s spirit since, he still turns to drugs. Perhaps he’s trying to escape his pain, or maybe he just wants to feel something good for once. At the same time, from the imagery, I got the sense that he actually misses Kaz’s ghost — even if he expects retribution from him. I was surprised when Gab revealed that it had been him haunting Keith all along. And Keith’s reaction — bold, reckless, and honest all at once…