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Then and Now

1/22/2022

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I was getting lots of photos of Lawrence in Facebook Memories, from when he got his first faceup four years ago. He and Miho were my first two FIDs. Miho was first - one of the first three FID ladies Iplehouse released. Then a few months later they offered three guys, and I chose Lawrence. Both were ordered blank, and were painted by my friend Charie. They were originally intended to be a couple...
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But I really didn't like Lawrence's faceup. It just made me cringe...so he went back for a repaint.  But things happened, and after he was wiped he stayed blank for over a year. in the fall of 2019 he was finally repainted, and he looked so much better. 

​At that point I had several more FIDs, and decided to make Medieval Fantasy costumes for them all, and Lawrence was first....
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He then fell in love, and started a family.....
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While everyone else was going Medieval Fantasy, Miho stayed the lone woman out...always still wearing the beautiful green gown I had made specially for her - although she did rise to become a Fairy Queen after I made her some wings....and she was good friends with Winston....
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Finally, a year ago, I decided she needed a whole new look, befitting her position as a powerful Sorceress and Queen of the Fairies. She was still best friends with Winston, but a new friend had arrived....the Mysterious Raven....
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So at some point this year the Raven will reveal who he really is, and Miho will have a partner.

Anyways, I thought it was interesting how the two characters had evolved over the years. 
​From back then....when it was clear from the start that they were never meant for each other...
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...to now....where they are both rulers, in their own separate realms...
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6 Comments
Teena
1/22/2022 11:16:08 am

I am so excited for Miho! Such wonderful progression of your storyline for both of them!

Here we are governed by The Highest Law of the Six Realms of Neoini: "And They Lived Happily Ever After".

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Martha
1/23/2022 07:43:40 am

I'm just hoping that I'm successful at 'match-making' and she likes him. It took me three tries before I got the right girl for Baron.

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Donna
1/22/2022 07:41:42 pm

It is so interesting how dolls can "decide" who they really are. Some arrive with an obvious, definite personality, while others take their time revealing their true identities. Both Lawrence and Miho are perfect in their final roles. They both are regal and imposing in their own ways (not without just a wee bit of help from you!)

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Martha
1/23/2022 07:46:56 am

Sometimes it does seem like they have a mind of their own.

Even though neither stayed in the glamorous modern world, I'm still glad I got that tuxedo when I did. It was definitely something I never wanted to make, and it's come in handy over the years. Although Lawrence never did wear it again.

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Dorothy
1/22/2022 09:51:47 pm

What an interesting journey they have had. The both look more "grown up," as if they have come into their own selves.

Ahhh, you have given us a bit of suggestion for Miho's upcoming story. I can't wait to see it unfold.

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Martha
1/23/2022 07:52:37 am

The one thing I have learned with BJDs is to have patience. Lots of patience, since nothing happens overnight. But time does seem to be going faster these days, and the months do fly by, so Miho's potential love interest will be here soon enough. And then he'll need a wig and an outfit. I just hope they like each other.

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