Beyond species
Beyond teams

The driving force beyond why they enjoy that common interest is there, for sure
But there's nothing like just enjoying spending time together with others
Especially when the others have interest similar to yours
Letting you go beyond your normal boundaries

Cast that pride away
Expand one's horizons
See more of what makes others the way they are
Reach a mutual understanding
And as long as that trust isn't betrayed...

It's all a part of growing up
Part of how the world moves forward
One step at a time :3

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An excerpt image for the story Shane wrote here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/12851392/ :3c

What was originally a commissioned linework art brought further than what I'd usually do, mainly because I'm so invested in these characters <3

From left to right

Alphonse Norwich IV (Brown Rat)
Zack Tate (Striped Polecat)
Alessandro Serra (Least Weasel)
Marcus Knight (River Otter)
Travis Buckner (Koala)

A couple of the 2013 FBA rookies enjoying some time with one another after their ASW game in the Austin Stadium in Texas :3
Zack here is retelling the story about the time when Alfie and him got into some antics during X'mas 2013 (read it here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/12349664/), and I think he got to the point when the little rats were pinning him down and everyone discovering that he was extremely ticklish XDc

Nothing like hanging with people with a certain common interest, or having played together with them as a team, being able to talk with them and share stories that bring a common laughter to everyone :3

Alphonse Norwich IV belongs to Shane Rufus
Zack Tate belongs to Pac
Alessandro Serra belong to Qovapryi
Marcus Knight belongs to Thwaitesy
Travis Buckner belongs to Tazel
FBA is started by Buckhopper, spearheaded by Stevie Maxwell
Art by me :3c