DEKA - NEW YEAR KAI (EXCLUSIVE ARTWORK - SIGNATURE)

Weekly Prompt #97: Does your character celebrate a holiday? Write about or draw them doing one of their traditions for it!

Iris Pyro - An advanced-level Fire ability that allows its user to conjure flames of ever-changing color. By manipulating the very components that give the flame its color, it can appear in other spectrums of light and color. Most pyrotechnics utilize powder and chemical reaction when replicating this ability as a means to scare off intruders of the fireworks industry. Yes, in short, Iris Pyro is a high-level form of pyrotechnics, wielded by the most creative Fire users.

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Behind her most vicious and sadistic side is the woman everyone knows and loves. Lara Kai is a very loud, outgoing, and hyperactive person when she is at her best mood. She is the lead performer of the deadly arts of pyrotechnics, usually in the form of "fire dancing". To do this, she abstains from drinking wine and "sake" (Rice wine) for the sake of performing in the New Year celebration. Then, she must wear a red translucent poncho, and a red belt on her waist.

It is said that wearing red for New Year will bring good luck and fortune. Gold is also a representation of fortune, which is found on her black shorts. But Lara Kai had the entire color spectrum in her hand, so why should such a superstition affect what mortals call "luck"? And for luck, she didn't really believe in such a thing. After all, she's the Drifter that defied and controlled fate itself.

Sometimes Lara would even try to sing like a real "rakugoka" (Storyteller). After the performance ends, she vanishes in explosive fire made of colors, leaving the audience breathless for the next. However, from a distance where the show performed, Lara Kai is often seen on tall walls and rooftops. Sometimes there will be photographers and fans trying to capture such a beauty from the higher platforms, but she is more than open to take one photo for the memories - a token of remembrance for the ones who found her.

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It's about time I try to do the 2024 New Year artwork with Lara Kai as the lead.

I would do Käreitär and Stella's part, but it will take a DANG long time to actually make a good piece just for a personal release. Also, I would be juggling with different projects and works, so yeah, I have stuff to manage as well.