DeviantArt

"You're my son, Markus. Our blood isn't the same color, but I know a part of me is in you."

- Carl to Markus.

DeviantArt is the family ship between Carl and Markus from the Detroit: Become Human fandom.

Canon
THE PAINTER

Markus awakens Carl, who grumpily complies. He goes to get Carl ready for the day before he takes him downstairs for breakfast. After serving Carl breakfast, Carl tells Markus to find something to do while he eats. Markus will then either play the piano, play chess, or read a book. The two then go into the studio for Carl to work on his painting.

Carl finishes his painting and asks Markus what he thinks. Markus will give an answer and Carl will tell him how at this point he's only holding onto the past, before asking Markus to paint something. Markus paints a replica of something from the studio, but Carl wants Markus to paint something from his own perspective. Markus doesn't believe he can do so, but Carl encourages him. Carl then walks Markus through on how to feel, and paint. Markus then paints on his own feelings, which Carl is impressed by.

Carl's son Leo then shows up, asking for money, but Carl denies him since he's on Red Ice again. Leo then see's Markus and accuses Carl about caring more about Markus than him, and pushes Markus. Carl tells him that's enough, and Leo leaves, leaving Markus and Carl in the studio.

NIGHT OF THE SOUL

'Detroit: Become Human'' is a game based on choices. The following canon are "good" choices being made.'''

Since leaving Carl's home, Markus will come to visit him. Carl is weak and very ill. Markus will rush to his bedside. He will ask Carl for advice in dealing with he humans, as his people just want to free. Carl will soon fall asleep, making Markus leave.

Quotes
"I've missed you so much, Carl. You don't know how much I've missed you."

- Markus, Battle for Detroit.

"When the world falls into darkness, some men have the courage to lead it out... you're one of those men."

- Carl, Battle for Detroit.

Fanon
DeviantArt is a beloved relationship within the fandom, stemming from the very beginning as Carl always respected Markus when Markus was treated less than human by other humans.

On AO3, it is the most written relationship for Carl and the fifth most written for Markus. It is the 27th most written within the Detroit: Become Human fandom tag.

Fandom
FAN FICTION
 * Markus/Carl tag on FanFiction.net

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Trivia

 * Markus is an android, while Carl is human.
 * Since becoming a deviant, Carl is the only human Markus truly likes.
 * Carl and Markus get their ship name from Markus becoming a deviant and Carl being an artist; a painter.
 * Though “DeviantArt” is not an official name for them (there is no official name), a majority of fans have taken a liking to it.