second-salemite:

funkzpiel:

questionartbox:

A blessing I don’t deserve

In which Newt and Graves take care of a de-aged and partially Obliviated Credence, but Graves can’t help but remember what happened to cause the situation. Based on and inspired by this fic/idea by the very sweet @funkzpiel, thank you so much again for letting me draw this! ❤︎  
I can’t believe I managed to finish it, and I hope you guys can read my handwriting haha
Art blog: questionartbox

Graves teaches Credence magic.
Credence teaches Graves forgiveness.

@questionartbox – I said this in our chat, but I just want to take a moment to convey it again; you are so talented. I cannot fully express the feeling, words do not do it justice, but when I sat down to read your comic there was just this moment of pause. A moment where I felt my breath held. Because the layers of this, the visuals, everything – it’s all just so beautiful. And the panel that focuses on little!Credence’s mouth – Mr. Graves, what’s making you so sad? – simultaneously mirrored with – Mr. Graves… H-Hurts… – My heart shattered for Graves. For Credence. And the small nuances you add – the light stubble, the unbuttoned neck of his shirt – all these things that point to pain. I am in awe of it all.

And you caught the preciousness of children so perfectly. That innocent, oblivious desire to reach out and help; the power of a small hand bringing you back from the dark. I’ve looked over this at least a dozen times and the sheer emotional punch of it has not faded, not once. Each panel is significant. And the expressions and your use of body language; I just cannot sing enough praises of this piece. I am in love with this story you have drawn. In love with the power of your art. And I am so, so, so honored that you saw my little fic and expanded upon it – because this is so very truly beautiful, this thing you have created, and I wish I had better words with which to sing its praises.

I don’t think I’ll ever recover from the strength of these visuals. From the way you conveyed and drove the story. I’m torn on what my favorite part is – the desperate clench of Graves’ hands when he comes back or the determined way Credence sits him down. 

I am so in love with this. 

holy shitballs this is amazing