Among those in the palace, you will discover no finer dancer than Melon Ra-Kenzie. Gifted not only with the beauty of a goddess, but the rhythm and raw sensuality of a performer, she can stun a crowd with but a glance, and her movements, honed through years of admiration to the art of the dance, will captivate any who gaze upon her. Those enraptured by her charms note the joy that emanates from her body, as if this comes s natural to her as walking. The sultan's bellydancers are well known throughout the region. Each one is talented in the ways of enchantment, and none are equal to this delectable bunny beauty. It's no wonder Kaili al-Saphim himself is drawn to her wiles.

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This was a chore :p

Even though I'm thankful I stuck with this and completed her, I don't think I'll be attempting lineless art again anytime soon. Color blocking alone took over twice as long as cleaning up inks on a regular piece, due to the various sections meant to be lined up. Still... I like the end result.

Just like Kaili, Melon has her own other-world counterpart, sharing the Arabian harem setting with him as a close friend and occasional lover. And hey, even Ïsara is friendly to her (well, as friendly as a cold, near-emotionless bodyguard is capable of being. Perhaps "tolerates Melon's presence more easily than with most others" is more fitting).

Melon Ra-Kenzie © Aelius (me)