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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 20/09/2026

Suppose it warrants a picture even though this is a fraction of the costume!

Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 03/09/2026

Sandwiched between the weddings of friends starting their own journeys we celebrated a wonderful decade of marriage. Wouldn't change a second. 😊

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 16/08/2026

Spent most of the weekend finishing making this shirt for @eidolon.co.uk. Very happy with it and fits him beautifully. 😊

Handmade shirt in black and gold with geometric print accents

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 09/08/2026

For our upcoming big number wedding anniversary I thought I'd make @eidolon.co.uk a shirt. I've had some very specific help that can only come from a cat rolling all over your work. Fabric chosen by @eidolon.co.uk - it'll be the black with the geometric print as an accent. But enough for today!

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 27/07/2026

Looking through my now very full sticker book, and this swole Wuk Lamat is getting a full page. Love her.

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 27/07/2026

I'll see how disappointed my PT looks tomorrow 🤣

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 26/07/2026

Fanfest is over. 💔 What a beautiful weekend. #ffxivfanfest

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 26/07/2026

Took the gang to the gym. Results varied. #ffxivfanfest

FFXIV Fanfest. The gang goes to the gym - with varying results

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 25/07/2026

Fanfest Day 1 - so happy to be here. What a show, had such a great time with some wonderful friends. New tank looks insane (forever a DRK main though), whole con well thought out and everyone lovely, all just enjoying what it had to offer and excited to hype together. FFXIV's so special. 💖

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 23/07/2026

Heading to Berlin for Fanfest tomorrow! Was so gutted to miss out when it was in London so feeling extremely fortunate to be going this time. Even if I end up having no success with timeslots, just being there this time is enough. Desperate for the Fanfest hoodie though so hope I get a merch slot. 🤞

Alcor Fanfest sticker for trading should you want this extremely done rabbit for your collection

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 18/07/2026

I had this old punky top that's falling apart and the Hades hoodie that's always been way too big and decided to splice the two. Cue a little applique and I have a fun top for one of the evenings of Fanfest. Especially loving how well my chest tats work with this!

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 11/07/2026

Wow, 9 years smoke free (technically a day or two out but it's showing 90% so let's go with that). 🥳

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 04/07/2026

Further adventures to the TfL depot with @eidolon.co.uk

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 28/06/2026

Doing some wig work and since I haven't shaved in a few days I thought I'd pop Cid on. Feels like a long time since I've shown off any of my costume work, but sadly my current project (Nahobino) is very slow going! Love this cosplay but it never reached full potential after my arm got destroyed. 😅

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 27/06/2026

New heatwave friend. Even with aircon in the bedroom sleeping's been a challenge, and this definitely took the edge off.

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 21/06/2026

Celebrating another 365 days of @eidolon.co.uk's glorious presence in this world. Happy birthday to my favourite human, every year together is a delight. 💖

Two men pulling faces in side by side selfies

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 20/06/2026

@eidolon.co.uk and I did the whole "paint one another" thing. Did we find out we're not great painters? Yes. Great fun, absolutely recommend so you too can have treasured cursed paintings of your loved ones.

The result of our painting adventure versus a photo of us looking normal

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 14/06/2026

My face was apparently unworthy of this photo. @eidolon.co.uk taking photos of what he likes (gardening) 🤣

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 29/05/2026

I've been building the Occre Lisboa tram 28. It is - very involved - every step feels like a real test. It's not going to be perfect but I'm loving the process (didn't anticipate the amount of work on the seats alone). 38 steps to go. 🤣 This could definitely turn into a hobby for me!

Occre Lisboa tram in progress, collage pf various stages

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 26/05/2026

Sure, I wasn't working on that model kit anyway 🙃

A cat rolls on the instructions for a tram model kit

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 17/05/2026

The moment I embraced the glory of trams as the superior mode of transportation.

London Tramways poster with excited looking child running through the snow. He's clearly a tram fan.

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 16/05/2026

Happy 4th Kasha Day to all those who celebrate.

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 15/05/2026

If you ever find yourself in Lisbon, the Museu da Carris is excellent. It's split into two sections, with a depot filled with tram stock and a ride across the museum to get to it! Loads of really fascinating bits of history (there's even a bassoon there, haven't seen one in years 🤣)

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 15/05/2026

Have been visiting friends in Lisbon this week with @eidolon.co.uk, so the time has involved wonderful company, conversation, and food, some beautiful sights, and history. We also did a road trip to the Spectrum museum, which was such a treat - absolutely gorgeously curated. I wildly adore trams.

Two men standing smiling. Behind them is a gorgeous view of Sintra, Portugal

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 04/05/2026

Guess I'm sewing from the floor then. Thanks Kasha!

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 04/05/2026

Anyway, back to work on this. It's been a significant time and I'm surrounded by patterns I made months ago, but I'm not letting things I enjoy (and am damn good at, not that that matters!) stop just because the world's a mess. Bonus Kasha keeping me company.

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 02/05/2026

Redbubble sorting me out with an excellent book for stickers at Fanfest in July. I've pre-decorated it with some favourite cheeky memes. Also featuring what will become my Alcor sticker, lovingly created a few years back by the wonderful @sammckie.bsky.social. And, well, Alcor hasn't changed. 😅

Alcor being Alcor, shortly in sticker form

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 26/04/2026

It's finally here - first ice cream day of the year. The smell of people triumphantly getting reaquainted with their barbeques is upon us. Love it!

Why am I just holding my sunglasses and not wearing them?

Another winner from James' shirt collection

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 03/04/2026

Presenting two very different visions of a Starfleet captain. 😅 Featuring @eidolon.co.uk and his great taste in shirts

A man seated in the Star Trek Captain's chair at Science Museum London

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 28/03/2026

New tattoo by the wonderful Twocabz. Inked ahead of our upcoming ten year wedding anniversary (this was our flower). Of my (many) tattoos, this is striking in that it's one of only a few in colour. Now to finally let my poor leg hair grow back in peace!

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 27/03/2026

Not usually one for long sleeves but I'm a big Gymshark fan so had to get one of the Onyx hoodies. I did want the blue/grey but these bad boys sell out quick! Not an everyday gym look for me as I prefer a less "it's like I'm wearing nothing at all" vibe when out, but it's nice and good quality. 🙂

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 21/03/2026

The resident foot biter 👑💖

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 09/03/2026

I haven't done much story wise in Pokopia, but I have made a giant underground tunnel and a sky pyramid. And frankly, sometimes that's all you need.

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 21/02/2026

Super happy to have to chance to see the American Psycho musical now it's back in London. Extra special it being in the same lovely theatre we originally saw it at. It's undergone significant changes and feels extremely polished. Never a book I'd expect to receive a musical but it works too well!

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 14/02/2026

A bunch of Valentine's adventures with my handsome roommate @eidolon.co.uk

A collection of three selfies with two men. They are happy and holding champagne flutes

Cakes by Heidi's Cakes, featuring real cat

Renaissance/existential crisis cat and Valentine's cards

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 14/02/2026

Maybe you thought "This guy seems sensible, I'll give him a follow" and then I post stuff like this 🤣

Terrible up pec angle selfie that amused me

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 11/02/2026

Picked up this stunning Scary Monsters Bowie print from the Duffy Archive. Bizarrely I'd never seen this set before and it really just spoke to me on such a level I needed it on my wall. Absolutely mesmerising work.

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 07/02/2026

The Marie Antoinette exhibition at the V&A was at once delightfully informative, very interesting, and terribly sad. Always appreciate the work that goes into these temporary spaces, and this one was sold out for good reason! I was taken with this fabric, love how the fraying adds to the fur effect

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 11/01/2026

Missing Malta already. 💔 @eidolon.co.uk made a fantastic first attempt at timpana this evening while I was working my way through finalising the Minami schedule. Timpana is absolutely delicious, I was so excited to try it while we were there and this is such a treat.

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 09/01/2026

Had a wonderful time in Malta. A mesmerising blend of history and culture. Beautiful place, wonderful people, and the perfect time to go. We were lucky to get Hypogeum tickets too. Not over it. I can't wait to visit again. Thank you for sharing your warmth with us, dear beautiful Malta. 💖

Two men stand in front of the sea near Blue Grotto in Malta

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 03/01/2026

I managed to pick up the Shop Atlus SMTV jacket. These were a limited run a few years ago that I missed out on. Unfortunately the smallest I found was too big. Luckily, I am good at sewing. Here's the result of a few hours deconstructing and taking it in, and replacing the logo with a matching pin

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 26/12/2025

Definitely a much more fiddly process than with the Robotime book nooks, but the Ancient Egypt kit is stunning. Initially I thought it a shame it didn't use the same mirror trick as the other kit I've done, but I think not doing so makes it busier and more enclosed, which works nicely in this case.

Ancient Egypt book nook, fully constructed with lighting

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 13/12/2025

I think she likes her (early) Christmas gift!

A black cat in the Prevue North Pole Train cat hideaway

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 05/12/2025

My long delayed and keenly awaited birthday gift from @eidolon.co.uk - the Shin Megami Tensei Mara figure. I especially appreciate the fact that it arrived with a plastic wrap covering it's - face? Beautiful craftsmanship, highly recommend to enjoyers of Megaten and fans of chariot bound dick demons

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 30/11/2025

He was so proud I liked this. 🤣

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Nes V. Arthur Long @nesproxy.co.uk · 30/11/2025

Feels like my cat is more excited by my advent calendars than her own. And who can blame her? 🦾

A black cat in front of a cat advent calendar

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