I have to admit, it took me a while to warm up again to do the epilogue, but now I'm just feeling really happy to get to see these two again.
I think Temperance was probably the one who convinced him a high ponytail was a better look that a loose one...by grabbing it and pulling it tight with absolutely no warning, while snarkily calling him Prince Charming.
Hahaha, Ms Megan you don't even need to draw that image of Temperance telling her new brother-in-law what she thinks of his hair style choices. You've said it. It's canon. my brain is handling the rest. I am not even surprised, I'm honestly just sad this is ending and we won't get much more.
As for the box Argus is drawing I'm putting my money on it being a cold frame. Given that he's also drawing plans for little A frame greenhouses.
All in all this is officially my favorite batb ending. I can't actually express properly how much I'm loving it.
Also Ms Megan you've managed to drop references to Rose Daughter of things I loved in that retelling that enhance YOUR character's depth without resorting to copying. That can't have been easy, so I must congratulate you for doing such a good job.
I only wish that Temperance had a better fate. Just like Belle, she doesn't fit to the provincial life. If Argus is write, that means they have paper, so Temperance should start writing her stuff again. She deserves better.
Oh my gosh, he's making a little greenhouse! I love it. It's also really touching to hear how he's growing as time goes on--focusing on developing a healthier mental outlook on life, learning which patterns he can leave behind, and in general enjoying his life more, in part thanks to Beauty and her guidance. I could happily spend pages watching them drink tea together. They're so cute!
Also: the image of Temperance grabbing Argus's ponytail *smiling intensifies*
the domesticity i CAN'T
and his determination to write finally paid off!! shaky it might be, rough it might be, but he's /doing it/ and that's all that matters.
and not to be a creep, but damn, those arms
As for the box Argus is drawing I'm putting my money on it being a cold frame. Given that he's also drawing plans for little A frame greenhouses.
All in all this is officially my favorite batb ending. I can't actually express properly how much I'm loving it.
Also Ms Megan you've managed to drop references to Rose Daughter of things I loved in that retelling that enhance YOUR character's depth without resorting to copying. That can't have been easy, so I must congratulate you for doing such a good job.
*starts petition for Temperance to become an author*
Plus, Happy Argus. He deserves it.
I also really like that he's back to drawing. That first panel with his hand and the pencil is beautifully drawn.