Fjord & Jester's Moment - A Critical Role C2E118 Animatic

[@braydenhafdahl3246]

Laura did what she set out to do.....she seduced her husband and he said he wasnt gonna do romance...point to bailey

[@ninjadrew1033]

No offense to Travis but when is there really a point for Willingham? All the points go the Bailey

[@abooie]

All the points go to Laura Bailey this campaign 🤣

[@SirEnderGaming]

@@ninjadrew1033 Being married to Laura is certainly a point to Travis :P

[@leif2568]

@@SirEnderGaming facts that's the biggest point of all

[@ninjadrew1033]

@@SirEnderGaming I mean is that not a point to Laura though? I mean because she is great enough to have her hand in marriage be a point in and of itself That is much more of a point to her is it not? Don't get me wrong he is a lucky man to have her as his equal, but If she is wonderful enough to be a point in this game I believe the point is her own. (To anybody who may eventually get upset by this, It is all meant in jest please don't get mad with the folks here)

[@tomatobruv76]

Ronin is the luckiest kid. He has recorded, animated, and archived evidence of his parents falling in love for the second time

[@maryhales4595]

This just melted my heart 😭❤️

[@SephirothRyu]

@Venus Luminaries Diina Airships are superior to normal ships! A ship is something that seeks to go beyond the familiar. It is the dream of every ship to leave the water, and take to the air. And perhaps go even further still, not being restrained by mere atmosphere, sailing into the stars, and seeing the universe. This is the true origin of a ship. To yearn for a new shore, no matter where it may be, no matter the hardships it must undertake to get there. This is what a ship means. This is the reason for the existence of ships. To take those upon them to a new place. Or even to see new sights on a journey they traveled before. I am sure The Traveler appreciates ships too, given their nature and name. Traveling is literally in their name. Its about the sights and sounds and friends you meet, on the way to your unexplored path. A ship is not a dream. A ship is a hope to seeing a new shore to lay anchor at, to disembark and find a new home, a new treasure, a new life. When the ship sets sails, it is only the beginning. Whether it be by sails, turbines, plasma thrusters, or gravitic warp engines. Departing the port is a commitment, and the start. It is the destination, possibly even full of unknowns, which really holds the heart of the vessel. And thus, a ship will set sail. And experience the seas it may traverse, whether of water, air, hyperspace, or transplanar magical shifting. This is what a ship is.

[@SephirothRyu]

@Venus Luminaries Diina Thank you. I honestly thought I just had a head full of steam. And to further ship metaphors, was at the point of blowing my boilers? Okay, yeah, time to head to port. I mean, um, go to sleep now.

[@ahmadaladhami4005]

Oh shit u right

[@rysander]

... he also has a record of his father immolating his mother... (FMA:B)

[@StormSage13]

One of the best things about Critical Role Campaign 2 is how we get to see Travis fall in love with his wife all over again. The romances in the last game were fun and all, but this is pure magic.

[@arunoc7208]

I think part of the reason why this is so good is that we got to see it develop. Sure, the same thing happened in Campaign 1, but we never go to see the characters at the start, so we missed out on a lot of development of their relationships. With Fjord and Jester, we saw them go from childishly flirting with each other to deeply caring about each other, and not being afraid to show it. We've seen every subtle development to their relationship (Jester complimenting Fjord as she knows he's self-conscious about himself, and Fjord throwing away his pride a lot to act goofy and make her laugh) and it makes the relationship a lot more real, and makes this moment a lot more satisfying.

[@rayman7684]

I love this comment

[@RamDragon32]

Love the animation, but watching Laura's face during this exchange was just incredible. She'd been pushing from the start to develop something between Jester and Fjord, but Travis had gone on record a few times declaring that he hated roleplaying romance. Grog makes a lot of sense in that light. He wasn't oblivious to Laura's plans, he just wanted to avoid it. His growth in finally allowing Fjord to acknowledge feelings toward Jesterlooked like a total wave of relief on her face. And I'm pretty sure Travis very nearly changed colors right before he decided to do that. Also, Fjord gets a hat trick.

[@GoldenAla]

You sir you are right!!!!!

[@allgreek2me2004]

It was so sweet watching how giddy Laura became when Travis said “I kiss her.” My entire heart!!

[@prophetisaiah08]

Nothing against any other scenes or actors from CR, but this is the most powerfully romantic thing that the show has ever done. I know Travis was extremely reluctant to do any romance on the show, but he absolutely NAILED it. The fact that he got to share this moment with his wife, too, made it *extra* meaningful.

[@jetvulcan2020]

Its a great scene. we also get to watch as a married couple gets to roleplay the starting of a relationship.

[@kinghoenn3478]

I mean look at what there is to compare in this campaign. Beau and Yasha? My god that is just cringy at the best of times. There is just nothing about that comes off as romantic at all. Veth and Yeza, I mean that is played up to much as a joke to take seriously and really Veth should have been long since retired by this point as there is really no reason for her to be with the group at this point. Back in season 1. Scanlan and Pike had a lot of.....creepy vibes to be honest. Vex and Percy was very interesting but a bit hammy at times but sweet none the less. Vax and Keyleth, ya didn't care for that. Vax and Gilmore, that was pretty good and it ended in such a bittersweet way that gave it a real touch that made it stand out from all the rest.

[@dseray9494]

@@kinghoenn3478 romance is super hard to do a lot of the time, in fiction And I think that beauyasha is supposed to be cringeworthy 2 charisma dump characters?

[@plgrn8r683]

@@dseray9494 Beauyasha is certainly much more awkward, sort of by design. The early stages of their knowing one another, Beau was very lustfully attracted to Yasha, unfortunately unaware of the fact that Yasha was mourning the loss of her wife. Time and distance (caused by Yasha being away from the party) has afforded her the chance to be more genuine in her attraction, but it still comes across as awkward because neither of them are all that suave; Beau usually relies on her attractiveness and blunt nature to 'get things done' as it were, and Yasha has a low opinion of herself so she'd be very hard pressed to make the first move. Notice that neither made any moves until someone in the party they trusted were like 'Hey so they are MEGA into you just fyi'

[@h.s.6269]

@@kinghoenn3478 the beau yasha combo feels super forced, to have a gay couple for diversity instead of naturally occurring. I could picture a story of one of them being straight and something dramatic happen to the party that brings out a more romantic sense to a friendship and having it develop from there. Instead beau was ho-ing it up left and right and just happened to get tasha in her crosshairs. They haven't had any meaningful interactions imo.

[@TheWolfchildalex]

Lets be honest. Laura was gonna win in the end. Everyone knew Travis would eventually give in to her. Because he loves his wife and Jester is adorable.

[@soldier660]

This not suppose to be real life you know, not matter if they are together or not.

[@tomboytopic376]

@soldier660 D&D is a FANTASY game you asswipe

[@heragon58]

@@soldier660 i bet they were refering to that she always wanted to romance him. And he didn't want to romance with his characters.

[@TieflingKumasi]

Let’s be honest here. LAURA is adorable.

[@comicstrider4851]

Because no one can win against Laura Bailey

[@plgrn8r683]

Honestly the part that makes it for me is the joking immediately before the kiss. You know Laura threw that cheekbones comment in there to give Travis a sort of lifeline, room to breathe and release tension before taking the proverbial plunge, and also possibly as a way 'out' if he needed it.

[@annebeach6630]

I totally read it as Laura trying to ease the tension with comedy because that is what she did in the previous session when things got a little real for Fjord. Give Travis "No romance in my dnd" Willingham a way out of the situation if he needed to.

[@stingerjohnny9951]

666th like woot!

[@itsturtlefacemydudes]

_I can't believe Fjord and Jester invented tenderness_

[@gabrielarchangel2658]

Sam and Liam, "Canon!"

[@peteralexandergraae2830]

This scene, the music and set up and everything, reminds me so much of Merlin. And i love it

[@noteblade9399]

When the episode ended: "I felt a great disturbance. As if millions of Widow-Jester shippers cried out in anguish and were suddenly silenced."

[@EmphaticNod]

I won't lie, I was devastated. 😂 That said, it had been a long time coming, and I certainly don't begrudge the Fjorester shippers getting their fairy tale ending. Part of shipping Widojest is the angst of knowing - deep down - it was never gonna happen.

[@stingerjohnny9951]

@@EmphaticNod If it makes you feel better, I’m convinced that Caleb has had a threesome with Fjord and Jester at least once. He is after all the one with experience in threesomes 😏 Hope that helps XD

[@ΓιάννηςΜεταξάς-ρ5φ]

never felt so good in my life, i think i gained years from absorbing all that misery :D

[@crona3316]

@@EmphaticNodGotta love the occasional angst ship

[@SPACEHARICE]

Let me tell you a story A story of a wife flirting her husband into submission. Slowly chipping away, breaking down a barrier he thought was unbreakable. Leaving him stunned with the words "You won"

[@sofiamarlasca8715]

God, their expressions, the body language, his hair is so FLUFFY everything about this is absolutely killing me omg

[@maryhales4595]

I’ve been watching it nonstop since I finished 118; I will never be over it

[@hunterduncan1078]

I loved so much, how this was just a natural progression of their characters. They have always cared for each other deeply. There was no “roll to seduce” this was just the culmination of these two characters who loved each other.

[@smiles9882]

Roll to seduce? So you mean roll to see if you can rape the other character without the player's consent?

[@chrisrudolf9839]

@@smiles9882 Hunter Duncan already said it was a good thing that there was no "roll to seduce", and IMHO that should not be a thing, although there are gamer groups who treat it as if it were a thing and the horny bard who seduces every NPC of his preferred gender is a running gag for some. D&D has no "seduction" skill, it's persuasion/diplomacy and even a high result on such a social role should never be treated as if it was mind control, it just means that that the character is very persuasive and the target character regards it as compelling and will react favorably to it within the boundries of what their character would possibly do. The character doesn't get brainwashed or lose his mind in the process. So if the target character has a reason not to engage with the seducing character in a romantic/sexual way despite finding them very charming, likeable and attractive, they are entirely free to decline such an offer no matter how high the roll was. Critical Role rarely used social skill rolls when interacting with fellow PCs at all, except for circumstances in which a character already is in a state of losing control (like rolling to calm a character down who panicked), which IMHO is generally the preferable way to handle inter-character roleplay, not only in regard to romance

[@sadiemcc9363]

LET THE CANON FJORESTER ANIMATICS BEGIN!

[@maryhales4595]

I am SO EXCITED

[@rogerarmy8659]

We already had the ships now we just need to fire!

[@kyrilleygo8379]

@@rogerarmy8659 i know it's late, but considering you spoke of fire when the name is fjorester... Hm

[@stingerjohnny9951]

@@kyrilleygo8379 They have dragged Caleb into a threesome at least once and you can’t convince me otherwise 😜

[@Master_WannaBe_]

In the words of Marisha Ray: LOVE IS REAL!!!!!!

[@maryhales4595]

ONE OF US ONE OF US ONE OF US

[@dylanrutherford4805]

THIS GUY DID IT!

[@ShaylRoseHansen]

OHMELORA THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. THE GESTURES. THE BODY LANGUAGE. AHHHHHHHHHHH (SWWOOOONS) thank you for giving this to us.

[@ravenrose_99]

I’m so glad you liked it so much!

[@jojijoestar6768]

NO WAY YOU LISTEN TO NADDPOD?!!!

[@ninjadrew1033]

The "Jesters" Da Dum Ch

[@Anonymous-xe3kk]

Ive never seen Critical Role but Im fucking invested now

[@annebeach6630]

You should watch it. Their relationship goes through so many stages to get to this point. But the one thing that carries through all the awkward flirtation and a little heartache... Is that Fjord trusts Jester with everything. The show is chock full of heart to hearts between the two of them that really just makes this moment all the sweeter.

[@Anonymous-xe3kk]

@@annebeach6630 where can i watch it?

[@annebeach6630]

@@Anonymous-xe3kk they post every episode to KZbin. Just a search critical role campaign 2 Episode one. Fair warning its a dnd live play show and episodes are 3-4 houra long and they have A LOT of episodes. They air a new episode every Thursday 7pm PST simulcast on twitch and KZbin.

[@Anonymous-xe3kk]

@@annebeach6630 WAIT YES I HECKING LOVE DND

[@annebeach6630]

@@Anonymous-xe3kk do it. It's a bunch of pro Voice actors with impressive resumes. The pc for Fjord (green half orc) and Jester (blue teifling) are married irl and it's really cute.

[@stonecoldku4161]

I know from watching the episode that no one else is around right now, but with the angle at 4:16 I expect Beau to walk up and yell at them "Get a room!"

[@gingerlicious3500]

Beau would NEVER cramp Fjord's style like that.

[@phobiawitch835]

@@gingerlicious3500 Agreed. VETH on the other hand, though!

[@kingskelett6265]

I thought it would pan over to reveal Caleb standing around a corner. Of course, he didn‘t figure it out until later but still.

[@cussundriakneal9904]

Or Caleb to walk up....

[@stonecoldku4161]

@@cussundriakneal9904 Frumpkin just over in the corner.

[@boyoofboiiis1425]

Normie CR fans: Jester's alpha moment with the Witch was legendary! she Did the Impossible Hardcore CR Fans: Scanlands last wish was the most impactful moment! Cultured CR Fans: fjord and Jester confessing their Love is the Legendary moment.

[@Snipergod1024]

Intense CR Fans: The passing of Mollymauk Tealeaf.

[@TieflingKumasi]

All of those kinds of fans can come together and agree that [EPIC EPISODE 140 SPOILERS] just absolutely crushes those moments.

[@deranged_dragon9471]

@@Snipergod1024 Long may he rein 😔

[@HafidzMurshidie]

Normal Person : “These are nice”

[@Blackwind_Legacy]

Laura was of course, adorable, but Travis is an inspiration to me personally. Back in the early nighties, I was in 8th grade and had my first "real" girlfriend. Went on my first "real date". Sometime during the relationship, I remember me and her alone and I asked if I could kiss her. She said yes. and so we did. It was about as awkward as you could imagine, but it meant something to me. The next day I found out she told her friend I asked her for permission and a few others had found out. They didn't outright laugh at me for asking, but you could see it in their eyes and hear it in their comments. They thought I was a joke and scared, or that I wasn't very romantic. That moment forever changed how I acted in relationships. Only in my age and with the grace of my wife have I been able to become a better person. The days are quickly approaching when I will need to teach my own sons about how to treat whoever they choose to date. I am definitely going to point out that there is nothing weak, or unromantic about asking for consent. Respect is one of the most romantic things that can be given to another person. Thank you Travis.

[@bibbobella]

You were a sweet kid. Nothing wrong with asking if you can kiss someone. Yeah, it might be a bit less romantic than just leaning in and kissing someone like we see in the movies...but real life isn't like the movies. I bet those girls (that were still kids as well I might add) were expecting that from you. They might have seen you as a joke back then but I bet, looking back, they realise how much of a gentleman you were and potentially even feel bad for making fun of you. One of the biggest fears I have. Is being seen as one of those creeps that just expect a girl to want to do something with me...to the point I probably have annoyed my partners by constantly asking "Are you sure?!" Doing intimate moments...but fuck it...I rather be seen as a bit of a lame moron than a fucking rapist so ya know....

[@raychances6251]

Personally, I think asking someone "may I kiss you" is actually incredibly romantic.

[@alexandercox9004]

@@raychances6251 yeah, I mean, this was one of the most romantic moments I've ever seen anywhere. Those moments in the movies where they just do it just always seemed abrupt and forced. This is actually romantic.

[@overdrive7349]

All I take from this story is that you were a nice kid who had a good set of manners.

[@memoriea]

the thing I love so much is the "can I kiss you?" There are so very few examples of concent in media. It is nice that this beautiful one is out there in the world. Thank you and the animation complements the moment perfectly.

[@maryhales4595]

Henry Crabgrass would be proud!

[@vanguardbreaker8826]

@@maryhales4595 And there it is.

[@Avenger85438]

To be fair, most kisses tend to be the result of passion or affection overwhelming the characters who are attracted to each other. (A good animation example would be in The Dragon Prince.) Having them take a second to ask could kill the atmosphere narrative wise, or be very sweet depending on the set up like here.

[@LordVader1094]

Few examples of consent in media? What? Where? Unless you mean few examples of people audibly consenting to each other, which makes sense since most romances don't require it as the two people are "clearly" in love with each other and both know it.

[@LordVader1094]

@@Avenger85438 Pretty much this.

[@justshane9027]

it's always fun to see different artists' interpretations of the CR characters. This one was really good. I like how you made jester's appearance and attire appear more refined and mature as it reinforces the change in her life as well as her physical change after the statue incident. Well done!

[@dragonace7211]

Yeah, I love how elegant Jester is here. Really taking after her mother. ^.^

[@maryhales4595]

@@dragonace7211 “Is it because I have chiseled cheekbones now?”

[@dragonace7211]

@@maryhales4595 XD

[@MuraCasardis]

I love how Fjord talks about "going back to Nicodranas" and not Port Damalis. Even before fully confessing, he was already implying he wants to go back to where Jester's from/go back with her. Beautiful animation and music choice! The cut and timing to some of the music shift was perfect.

[@taragomaragom]

I always was a widojest shipper, but this animcatic was truly special ! You captured everything amazingly !! I can't understand myself how i can both love the widojest animatics and the fjorester onces.

[@ravenrose_99]

Aww, It means a lot to hear you enjoyed it so much, Thank you for your kind words!

[@jetvulcan2020]

maybe because they both have been amazing relationships to watch develop

[@statton35]

Nothing that says you can’t ship more than one thing, I do all the time. If that’s wrong I don’t want to be right

[@vickielavigne2696]

@@statton35 ah yes the power of a multishipper you can never be truly disappointed 😂

[@statton35]

@@vickielavigne2696 hey it works for me, I just need someone to be loved and happy cause it’s certainly not me lol and everyone deserves a little slice of peace.

[@Twooshort]

The animation is so well done and I love that you didn't cut the scene short at the kiss. Their silly dialogue afterwards is so important to the scene!

[@timetravelingshark8811]

My cheeks literally hurt from how sweet this animatic is and how much it made me smile. You truly did these two justice, and you perfectly portrayed not only Fjord but Travis himself's softness and vulnerability. Thank you so much for this beautiful video.

[@actionhero2328]

It’s very heartwarming to see fjord express his feelings to jester when she was super concerned about the city and gave her some solace when she was scared. This was a sweet moment and I finally got to that point, and while I am a supportive shipper of fjord and jester I am such a die hard shipper of Travis and Laura!

[@ravenrose_99]

Same here! :)

[@orionphalynx6192]

I can *HEAR* Dani Carr squealing with joy, and we are *RIGHT THERE WITH HER!*

[@raediation3016]

This really highlights the actor’s performances- their chemistry is amazing and so on point; I totally buy them as a real couple! ... ;D

[@masonbuckner5724]

I mean they are married in real life so...

[@elsie8757]

@@masonbuckner5724 Presumably that's what the wink emoji at the end meant

[@ChibiGeeBee]

Such a great scene. And when you take out all the OOC lines, everything the players and DM say... The scene gets even BETTER.

[@SamCVA]

Not gonna lie you make Fjord way more cute than I have ever seen him. WELL DONE in general not just for that! Loved every second of art

[@j-dawg4774]

I can't imagine the intense pressure Travis was under showing of his emotions so openly while in roleplay. You can feel the difficulty in initiating the romance, but he pulled it off masterfully.

[@VexilleThePunisher]

Jeez dude, I was screaming when I watched this scene live the First time and I watched It again and again, but your drawings just make me wanna fucking sacrifice myself for these two. Amazing job.

[@pinkjaguar12]

THIS IS SO GOOD!!!! i have been praying for an animatic of this moment for so long bc we only heard the kiss roleplayed out, we didn't actually see it, yknow? and your music choice is such a lovely frame for such a lovely scene. also, you did a fantastic job with the audio editing!!!!! cutting out all the background noise and just focusing on the two of them was so sweet. and honestly the way the music swells at the kiss just made MY heart swell. this was glorious and beautiful, thank you for making it.

[@ravenrose_99]

Omg thank you so much for your incredibly sweet comment! It means a lot to hear someone appreciating the more subtle details like the audio and stuff :) I'm really glad you enjoyed it so much!

[@AdamEspersona]

@@ravenrose_99 if anything, the choice of music combined with the overall feel of this moment is reminding me a lot of a romance scene in Mass Effect. And I love it.

[@crystallxix1493]

Can we talk about the spot on music tho! With that and really smooth high-budget animation it literally could easily pass as a real show

[@ravenrose_99]

You have no idea how much this comment just made my day! It’s one of my biggest dreams rn to work on the real show some day, so thank you so much for saying this. It means the world 🥺❤️

[@kiwiviking175]

Tears everywhere! This is what should be winning Oscars...and it wasn't even scripted; completely impromptu by two wonderful people in love! Absolutely. Pitch. Perfect.

[@dovaqueen1110]

Seeing this makes me more scared for the Mighty Nein. It's so beautiful and I'm still floored that my ship became canon, and you nailed the beauty of this moment! The fear of what they're going to have to face, the small moments of them joking around with each other. This brought tears into my eyes. I really hope they all make it out of this

[@jammedtuba7820]

I didn't realize how much I needed this till I saw it. Perfect in every way. Absolutely beautiful.

[@Loulouche25]

I like this ship, but I'm not an real-real shipper you know, and yet it gave me SO MANY feelings! This is so cute and sweet! Good job, and thanks for sharing it :)

[@musical__turtles]

THIS WAS THE CUTEST THING EVER! THE MUSIC? THE FACIAL EXPRESSIONS? EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT TO A T!

[@Krysta1Rose]

I'm crying. This is one of the best and softest animactics ive seen. It was just... beautiful.

[@hmmurdockofids]

The soft "...really?" at 3:38 is so genuine it feels like something we shouldn't overhear.

[@bradenpotts]

the one dislike is someone still upset about Jester and Caleb not being a couple

[@TheJerbol]

I still don't understand that. I think Jester had a bigger chance of getting together romantically with almost anyone else in the M9 than with Caleb.

[@annebeach6630]

Two people who fall in love because of mutual respect and care for one another built on healthy boundaries and communication... that's what Fjord and Jester have. Sure it lacks the "passion" we see in movies and tv shows... but movies and tv shows often portray dysfunction as passion. Caleb still needs a lot of healing himself and a lot of widowjest (I was someone who flip-flopped between widowjest and Fjorester so I can attest to this) have this idea that somehow Jester's personality will"fix/heal" Caleb. The thing is that in healthy relationships it shouldn't be on one person to "heal/fix" the other person. Caleb needs to move forward on his own with the help of his friends supporting him in his journey.

[@chiramast9326]

Now there’s 3 dislikes 😂

[@actually_a_catt]

I've always shipped caleb with molly and/or Essek

[@crazyinsider9615]

@@actually_a_catt purple bros for life!

[@JimankyGaming]

Someone show this to Laura Bailey

[@annikabunnel743]

PLEASE

[@RoxyGotMoxy.]

I've share tweeted it at her. Dunno if I'll get a reply but hopefully she will see it.

[@rayman7684]

I love the way their hair mixes when they have their heads on top of each other's. It's so good!

[@lotmyle5465]

"We have to." The love scene was great, but what really gets me is the way the most chaotic and random of personalities among the M9 is also the most steadfast and firm when it really matters. Fjord is great, but if Jester would have agreed with him, I am not so sure he would walk back from that choice. I am also not so sure the rest of the group would remain certain - especially once they have that big double-uber-fight-off confrontation - and not start leaning to agree with a Fjord and Jester who decided to leave. It really is amazing how Laura weaves that balance of chaos while still having such a firm foundation which threatens 'lawfulness', tempts the realms of 'neutrality', but really holds true to 'chaotic' with a manifestation of principled ethics so strong as to steer even a paladin before he has a chance to drift wayward.

[@kiwiviking175]

I love the irony of art imitating life at 3:15 where Fjord tells Jester 'I told your mother I would look after you'; which is exactly what Travis will have told Laura's mother! Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[@lorilowes168]

The first time I saw this scene, I grinned and giggled along with the rest of the cast. Yours had me smiling and sighing. You have done a fantastic job of capturing the sweet romance of this moment.

[@innoden]

I just started the second campaign and had this recommended to me. Couldn't resist the spoilers. I regret nothing. This was perfect.

[@ravenrose_99]

Lol thank you sm! Im glad you enjoyed it! Nd have fun watching campaign 2!

[@citsoria]

The music, the mood, the expressions. Just, wow. Everything is so perfect and beautiful!!!!!!

[@Thehouseoffail]

Honestly, I shipped Jester with everyone. She had so much chemistry and romance potential from start to finish.

[@jennagoldberg3199]

oh my god i think i just ascended to a higher plane of existence??? this is incredible!! the expressions, the music, the sound editing....thank you for sharing this!

[@divinityquartz3428]

This is so soft and wholesome and I love it.

[@dharmeshmistry342]

This does such justice to them. The pacing, the framing, the music. Brilliant!

[@peteralexandergraae2830]

I recently got to C3 episode 65. I like how they are asking "can i kiss you" now, instead of just "that was a close one... you know i am inlove with you, right?" Or "you are the most anying person i have ever met" You know. Asking consents. Making henry proud.

[@asifloserface]

This is beautiful. The music really added to the sweetness of the moment and your art style complimented the scene so well!

[@kmcd6140]

Excellent foley/sound design. The steps are easy enough, but that soft fabric swish is perfect, and then the kiss at the end.... You even grabbed what I strongly believe is LB's little Jester giggle. Top-notch.

[@deiyaerin7273]

Oh my goodness, I love this 🥺 Fjorester moments normally don't make me feel much, but this was very moving and well done 💕 Great job!

[@Greencheez-y]

Your animatic is the best I've seen. The little things like how she grabs his arm when he has his hand against his head and when she pulls back his face when saying "we HAVE to fight it". Amazingly well done! :)

[@ravenrose_99]

Omg thank u sm! That’s such high praise to hear it’s the best you’ve seen! 😱 And it means alot to hear that u appreciated little details like that! Most of the time I feel they get overlooked, So to have someone actively appreciate them means sm to me! Thank you!!!

[@Greencheez-y]

@@ravenrose_99 of course! Subtle details like that are something I always appreciate. It's extra effort for a seemingly small thing but it really gives it such a human and personal feel. Ugh, I love it. I've watched this animatic so many times! Okay okay, enough fangirling haha. Keep up the amazing work!

[@sarahanonymous3770]

@@ravenrose_99 those little moments were my favorite parts of your animation

[@sack7348]

I literally slapped myself in the face with excitement watching this and now my face hurts...

[@artemis7913]

Watching this moment in the episode, I had a reaction very similar to the rest of the cast - hiding behind my hands, being giddy and almost screaming when the kiss finally happened. Watching your version of it almost made me cry. The music, the art style, the emotions so visible in the faces and gestures...gaww, this is too soft, I can´t.

[@ravenrose_99]

Omg thank you sm! It so amazing to hear people having such genuine reactions to this 🥹 thank you for ur kind words

[@Madi2theMax]

This is the most glorious, beautiful, soft, lovely animatic I have ever seen for this show! I love it so much!!!!!!

[@travisquinn1846]

Henry crabgrass would be very proud

[@norbertf.3209]

I can't stop smilling. What's wrong with me?

[@samuelstensgaard4828]

Percy/Vex is still my favorite Critical Role ship for now, but these two are certainly giving them a run for their money. Great animatic, I love how you did their entire conversation and just let things build the way they did naturally.

[@danydoncel]

This came out SO PERFECT! I'm in tears :') So well done!!

[@axiantia]

This is so beautiful! I’ve been waiting for an animatic of this moment since it first occurred and this really doesn’t disappoint!

[@spencerdemille4323]

This video is one my favorite videos of all time, not only because of the content, but it also introduced me to Mustafa, who is now one of my favorite artists. Thank you for this.

[@ravenrose_99]

Omg that’s amazing to hear! You are very welcome and thank you for the sweet comment!! :)

[@terisiansable]

My face hurts from grinning like an idiot for the whole video. Well done!

[@Hempy0420Bunz]

How the heck did that hit harder the second time around? Idk if it was the music or knowing they're shared history but this hit so much harder, I never knew my body could produce that many tears, freaking excellent edit & animatic

[@cupcakesimulation]

The music made this already adorably sweet moment even more magical and I thank you greatly for that. I could actually feel my heart skipping beats.

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

Travis Willingham: I don't do player-on-player romance. Laura Bailey, his wife: Challenge accepted.

[@navzee831]

The eyes you draw are so soft and expressive

[@CherryBlossomGirl206]

This is so beautiful and sweet!!! Love how you portrayed the moment! (But seriously, you were trying to kill us with that soft, emotional music😭😭😭!) I’m literally tearing up now! But this is amazing, thank you for doing it!

[@jackmyers8687]

Been waiting so lot to see this animated! Well done my friend! Such a wholesome and safe relationship. Feel butterflies everytime. Keep up the excellent quality!

[@dorothyfarmer3709]

Absolutely perfect! Thank you for making this.

[@annebeach6630]

Ah this is so gorgeous and almost exactly how i pictured this scene!

[@annikabunnel743]

LIKE ALL OF THE LITTLE BEATS AND MOMENTS THAT MAKE MY HEART STOP ITS SO PERFECT

[@Sophieg-ef2fo]

Oh my God the music and everything about this is so perfect! This is amazing!

[@WillowMistrider]

This is my new favourite thing, holy shit

[@peteralexandergraae2830]

This animatic is the reson why i got into critical role in the first place. And i just got to that episode last week or so. Totally worth the 18 month wait

[@ravenrose_99]

OMG, it is such an honor to know my animatic was what got you into critical role! And That's so awesome that you finally got to that episode! enjoy the rest of the campaign! It's such a solid final arc!

[@peteralexandergraae2830]

​​​​@@ravenrose_9911/09/2023 23:31. I have now finished all of campaign 2. It has taken me exactly 98 weeks, just below 2 years to get through both campaigns

[@ravenrose_99]

@@peteralexandergraae2830Congrats!!! I absolutely loved the ending of C2!!

[@peteralexandergraae2830]

​@@ravenrose_99this is week 43 which marks the 2 year anniversary of my new job and the first time i plugged my ears and started hearing about Lady Kima and Crack-hammer

[@peteralexandergraae2830]

Remember the hype back then? "OMG, you guys, we just hit fifty subscribers. time for our first giveaway🎉"

[@YukiSilverFox72]

I love this so much! Like it's one thing to hear and see it happen live, it's another to isolate the scene, isolate the voices, and give it the romantic music it deserves! Thank you for this.

[@ravenrose_99]

OMG thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it that much! It means a lot to hear how much some people appreciate the little edits I did here and there with the voices and the music, so thank you! :)

[@YukiSilverFox72]

@@ravenrose_99 Of course! You artists allow us who may not have as a robust visual imagination a window into your wonderful imaginations! Keep up the good work! 🥰

[@alchemistpacifica2179]

so lovely. and jester's little giggle at the end as she leans against the door - so beautifully drawn.

[@ForeverWog]

I love when she draws his cheek back to her at the end.

[@cobbington773]

Are these really just people playing a role-playing game, or are they the best goddamn improv actors I have ever seen making a master-class in storytelling by the seat of their pants

[@ravenrose_99]

Both 😊

[@goodikarma8543]

Geez man it feels so good to finally be able to watch the animatics after finishing the corresponding episodes. I love this moment so much and seeing Fjord and Jester as they are in a animatic just hits different

[@hufflepuffchef5013]

You captured this moment so beautifully it was like watching it for the first time. I couldn't stop smiling.

[@SegalsCareer]

i love how the romance between jester and fjord was this slow bloom, wholesome romance ^_^ made this moment such a huge reward

[@JCCaelan]

I fear Jester or Fjord dying because you just know the other wouldn't take it with grace.

[@codekit337]

This is absolutely incredible! Amazing job! Your animation style, character design, choice in music, putting it all together, everything! Beautiful! This feels like we were given a gift. Thank you :)

[@ravenrose_99]

OMG thank you so much for your amazingly kind comment!!

[@CFC_Jordan]

Thank you for this beautiful work. It’s absolutely incredible.

[@AdamEspersona]

I hope Beau and Yasha are able to have a moment like Fjord and Jester did here. No bravado, no awkwardness, no deflection. *Just... raw, brave, HONEST FEELINGS even if all that lies ahead is despair.*

[@AdamEspersona]

Looks like I was right.

[@natsingleton1772]

Holy shit this is absolutely gorgeous!! I didn't cry in the original moment but this had me *BALLING*

[@leonember9234]

Beautiful love scene. So romantic with the music. Thank you!

[@pandu8904]

I love this so much! you did so good! also watching a big guy like Travis blush majorly, after roll playing this scene with his wife was the best thing ever ^-^

[@dialog_box]

EPISODE 140 SPOILERS Rewatching this after the final fight with Lucien and after what nearly happened to Jester, and then hearing her say “but if comes down to it, if it means stopping that thing... I want to stop that thing.” Like holy shit that hits different. It very nearly did come down to that, Jester

[@AdamEspersona]

SPOILERS She was ready to die to stop him, and she DID die in the process of stopping him, but she was still brought back to finish the job and see it through.

[@TheLordRam05]

I could never have imagined this scene as beautifully as you did.

[@matthughes9722]

Holy smokes, that was spectacular. Wholesome, cute, heartwarming. Bailey did what she said she was gonna do, and it turned into an iconic CR moment. "Ahhh Love is real!"

[@danielwhitlock6499]

I really wanted this to end with the whole table losing their mind about travis finally role playing romance

[@maryhales4595]

As Marisha said, “Love is real!”

[@t.h.mcelroy6597]

Rip C + J, but this scene really is wonderful. Thanks for bringing it to animated life 💛

[@MentalMeles]

This is so beautiful!!!!! I loved every bit of it TTATT

[@maria2]

This is so good! The music, the expressions, the body language, just perfect!