Illustration of two women, one with pink hair and tattoos, and the other with blonde hair and camouflage pants, facing each other closely. The pink-haired woman is holding a plate of cupcakes, and the blonde woman is touching her face with her fingers. The blonde woman asks, 'Do you trust me?' in a speech bubble.

“Do You Trust me?”

Year: 2025

Medium: Digital (Photoshop)

After seeing videos of wedding mishaps, specifically the time when the bride and groom share a piece of wedding cake, I came to the thought that this moment between them can predict the success or failure of the relationship.

I wanted to have that moment between Val and Synthia. Trust is a large aspect of their relationship, as the power imbalance is massive. One is strong, the other is frail. One is flesh, the other is steel. As the scales are further shifted with each upgrade and limitation broken, it’s the trust that allows Val to find comfort within that strength.