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Uwahah~ I went with the slightly-stylized title for this one. ( ~' <')~

But gosh...!! I got my papers done, and I managed to get some news on MvC:I's upcoming DLC which happens to have that super-awesome ver.Ke design for X.
And I don't know what it is about that design, despite its complicated detailing, that I love oh-so much.

It just gives off such a cool and even beautiful look to it, and I'm so happy with how it turned out in-game.
(Though, they chose a really weird shot of X's face for their screenshot reveal.)

Better still, it seems the version in MvC:I has some changes from the initial concept art, one being that they added the Maverick Hunter insignia to X's torso, and added some more lights.
But with this moment, I just had a grand burst of motivation to make an impulse drawing of this design once again~ Gahh, it's so gorgeous, it really is. ( J; v; )J

I guess my conveyance on this picture and the ver.Ke design overall is to emphasize on X appearing lifeless, or more so doll-like.

Especially with the fact that this design was initially a April Fool's joke on the fans, the word "toying" sticking with me whenever I work with this look. But I also feel it's kinda fitting since X is a robot, and they often revolve around the idea of living vs. non-living. The dark room along with the (attempt at making) lights was to portray a balance between those two states, as X has been reactivated after years of being left in the dark. Like a pretty, little toy once abandoned by its owners.

And honestly, all of this just from one joke design. But that's my thinking process for you.

Deep-talk aside, I'm super happy to draw this design again, and I hope to be able to see it showcased in online battles soon!

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