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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The batman building lmao. Cummings station would do me in so bad.

Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Literally it's in one of those locations where someone will be like oh the [Redacted building] floor [redacted] with the dead houseplant and screaming cat

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Boyfriend has a really awesome apartment in Nashville. I can't post pictures of the incredible view from the balcony because one of you crazy bitches will dox me lol

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Maya Ann @atmayaann.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

sorry to ask so much but a kind word would be appreciated. hug your friends and family.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

You deserve more than a kind word. You deserve the warmth you put into the world even when you're struggling. Your flame never goes out even when it is hard to see.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Yeah it's definitely made me look more closely at what I have

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thank you. I'm sorry for your loss as well. Dad had cancer, you know it's coming but it just never makes it easier. I'll miss him.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thanks so much I'll keep you in mind!

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thank you so much this is all so useful. I cant thank you enough for taking the tine to give such a well thought out response with so much info.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I need a hand. I want to mass print this image so I can send it to everyone who wants one. I mean everyone and anyone. You can have one too. Where can I get like a hundred of this printed.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Now that I've had time, I realize I've had my whole life on hold for years just bracing for this. I'm doing okay but it's all been so life altering. I'm trying to figure out who I am now that I'm remembering how to love things?

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Lucky Bark @luckybark.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Everyone thinks Shuri is my fursona, no it's this creature. #art #werewolf #furryart

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Update! Doing okay. I'm still very sad, but I had 2 years of anticipory grief to prepare me, so it's been a lot of tears, but a lot of finally moving forward. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done, but I don't regret it. now it's time to start moving on and taking him with me.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Everytime I show someone something I made and they go "No way! You didn't make that." I have to laugh. MF where do you think art comes from? Do I need to show you a degree?

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I took lots of pictures of her for references since AI ruined that too

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The place I'm staying has this baby constantly trying to keep me distracted. I'm actually really afraid of dogs normally but she's impossible not to love.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Don't wait. Go see the people you love.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Leetle creature. There is actually a photo of me in this box crouched on all fours like some goblin ready to charge at you

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's also brought me back in contact with my family which has been weird but nice. It's also flared up my dysphoria more than I have felt in so long as it forced me to confront who I was when I left here.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This whole process has fundamentally changed me. It's made me kinder because you never know what people are going through. It made me appreciate the people here with me and put more effort into connecting with them It made me more aware of my health

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Found these in the album! My dad airbrushed that tiger! He also loved to cook. I'm gonna be getting all his art to share with the world. Bonus shot of me at like 5 photo bombing.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Thank you everyone who hasn't turned away and instead has given support to this trying time. This is the first time I've just laid bare something painful. I know it's not fun to read. Your compassion has been incredible.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Shave then shampoo while it grows was my thing

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

He was shelter He was safety He was wisdom He was bravery He was loyalty He was acceptance He was creativity He was love And he was my dad #art

Lion protecting hus cub from the coming storm

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Omg His girlfriend actually grabbed me for refusing to argue with her in the hall. I just wanted to sit down for a moment I barely said a word to her... She's taken a swipe at everyone. My god.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'm sorry for your loss, it's hard to see cancer take someone. Thank you for taking the time to read about him, all I want is for people to know he is here before he goes.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'm doing exactly that. I'm sorry about your dad. Thanks for supporting me and mine so much.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'm positive you're a great dad, the fucking best! Thanks for the well wishes. I'll tell him people are thinking of him.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

When I came out as liking women, he looked so disappointed and tells me to go talk to my auntie. I was so scared. I tell my auntie. Auntie: YOU OWE ME $20 RICK Dad: I KNEW I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW YOU WON! He knew all along. He adored my girlfriends.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

When i was putting on makeup my dad stops all serious "You don't have to do that, you don't have to pretend for anyone. I'll have a word with anyone who has anything to say." Unprompted! I was so confused! He had it right, I've been a gendercrearure my whole life. Never told him he just knew!

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

*shakes the cast iron on the stove* pspspsps

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

"When destiny calls you, you must be strong. I may not be with you but you've got to hold on." He loves that song. It's just replayed in my head over and over and over. "You'll be here in my heart, always."

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thanks, I'll tell him. I'm proud to be his kid.

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

He designed this character on his own. Thor is a silverback gorilla. He has magic bracers that deflect even bullets! His favorite Disney character is Kerchak. Big, powerful dad that protects the troop. He also loves Mufasa. Getting a vibe here right?

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This is my dad's fursona Thor. He helped me build my first fursuits He taught me to draw He supported me when I came out, he didn't even need to be told he just knew He raised me on his own and loved my friends like family He's losing his battle to cancer rn, I'm with him in hospice. I love him

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Rio Lepidoptera @riolepidoptera.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I made it! He's up and chatty and talking mad shit. We're going to bed but I'm here and I'm making the most of it.

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