#` mateo | convo.

[sunlitaura]

tags~

[guardian-angle22]

I hope you don't mind me venting but the more w find out about this season the less I'm looking forward to it. First, no Grace. Now they're not only going to have a large part of the season be cop/ranger related, but the new guy is significant enough to warrant a whole mini article in a 12 episode season!! We didn't even get a hint about what was going on for Nancy and Mateo this season and they're supposed to be mains! And with them promoting a spinoff it looks grim for the actual firefighters.

No worries, anon. I don't mind the venting. I definitely understand the frustration. Especially when it comes to Grace not being around. I truly don't think the show is going to feel the same or have the same heart without her. Am I still hopeful that I personally will enjoy it? Yeah. However, I would understand if people jumped ship once they heard about Sierra. She is incredible and deserves all the praise in the world for what she brought to this show and there will be a giant hole without her there.

As far as the article goes, I do think something to keep in mind is they're probably trying to plant this spin off possibility in the minds of fans early as a way to incentivize people to tune in and watch the entire season and make sure they have good viewership behind them when trying to pitch this. I don't necessarily think that it means this new guy is going to be getting the same amount of importance as the main cast of characters. (it's absolutely a concern and a fear for me in particular, obviously, but it's not a guarantee).

So while I do wish we got more information on characters like Nancy and Mateo first, or even just more information on the others, I think this press release promo is a strategic move for ratings.

Now here's a hug for you and anyone else feeling similar about this new season. I wish we were all just excited and had none of these fears we're now thinking about, especially since this is our last premiere to enjoy together. But just know that whatever you are feeling, even if it's not excited at all, it's still valid!

[sunlitaura]

"Aye! C'mon, man." He huffs when Tray smacks his hand away, yet it doesn't stop his attempts to reach his plate. "Sharing is caring or whatever they told us in elementary." Mateo smacks back at the hand separating him from the appetizing mozzarella sticks. Seconds before he was going to give up and go back to his half-eaten burger, he was rewarded with a couple of sticks landing right next to his own fries. "See it wasn't that hard." He smirks, already picking up the cheesy stick and letting out a satisfying hum as he chewed. "Hmm, you're right; food does taste better of-Ah?" Mateo's smugness was only temporary before the sudden confusion of being nudged. His gaze went toward the window to see the familiar-looking car and his eyes roll with a chuckle. "Are we twelve now? Not fair anyways, you distracted me with these," He excuses, waving a mozzarella stick in Tray's direction.

♡ "I could..." he prefaces, "But it tastes so much better off your plate—hey!" Tray slaps at Mateo's hand and attempts to shield the mozzarella sticks crowding his plate, and clogging his arteries. One hand covering his own, and the other still reaching for the dwindling fries. It's that kind of night, isn't it? Skateboard propped against the window. He's well past full, but it's true- food really does taste better off of Mateo's plate. His charade is short-lived, abandoned as he tossed a couple sticks in his roommate's general direction. "Fine, big baby." A glance out the window reveals a shocking revelation! An exact replica of Tray's car, freshly parked right in front of them. He leans forward and juts out his arm to give his roommate a love tap on the shoulder. It should come as no surprise when he quickly spits out, "mMMMPunchbuggynopunchbacks."

[daehyunxkwon]

"Doesn't get any sturdier than this." After having hired a company to fix up his wall, the last thing Daniel expected was to get a friendship out of it. He'd spent plenty of time talking with Mateo while he was working that when they had ran into each other later on in town, they had bonded over Dae helping him out getting baby essentials. Now, he stood admiring the nursery the man had put together, even though the baby was with the mother at the moment. He shook the crib, but there was no movement. It had been some years since he had a baby himself, but things did seem to get more modern these days. "How old is he now? Couple of weeks? How's it feel?" @mateoxtorres

[quentinxjames]

"Well, would you look at that." Quentin smiled, having spotted the main with his new addition a few minutes ago, but waited for him to be closer before he stood up and limped over to him. The first few weeks after the surgery had been hell, but he found that walking helped ease it more than sitting still. There were more distractions, but half of those weren't at his disposal with Julieta back at work, so the park would do. Resting his weight on his cane, he stood still as the watched the man, stroller pushed out in front of him. "Fatherhood suits you, Mattie. Congratulations." @mateoxtorres

[bridgeportbritt]

Private Luxury Campground | Cypress, SimDonia | 3 Days Until the Wedding

Gianni: Kyle! The final groomsman arrives.

Kyle: Hey, guys! How's it hangin'?

Gianni: Well, due to your proximity to infancy, you missed plenty of fun adult shenanigans yesterday, but we have some age-appropriate activities in store for you today, bud.

Kyle laughs: Gee, thanks. Where's Grayson?

Lawrence: I think he went for a jog, but he should be headed back soon. We should probably get started on the day's festivities.

Later

Grayson to himself: Let me make sure I have everything packed...

Phone rings

Grayson: Hello?

??? through phone: You have a collect call from Strangerville Correctional Facility. Do you accept the charges?

[vcronicavance]

"Oh, firewhiskey man," Ronnie said with a bright smile, "You look very handsome tonight. How have you been, Mateo?"

@matecriveracgden

[nelxruiz]

Nel hated hospitals. Loathed them. She had spent months in the same room after she broke her back that she had avoided it at all costs afterwards. But there was no avoiding it now. She clung to Mateo's hand as she sat in the uncomfortable paper dress, her legs dangling from the examination bed as they waited for the doctor. It was a mix of nerves from being here as well as healthy nerves, finally getting to see the thing growing inside of her. She wasn't showing like Sarah was, and they had gotten pregnant around the same time. What if she had a false positive? "What if it's bad?" she voiced her fear out loud, looking up at him, anxiety clenching her chest. @mateoxtorres

[drewxjackson]

"You got all the lights?" Andrew called out to Mateo, standing at the front door of the building in order to lock up at the end of the day. These days, Andrew had a hyperfocus, which helped in getting the work done quicker, but anyone who knew him would recognise it as Andrew distracting himself from something important. Still, if it got the work done, he figured no one would complain about it. "Got plans for the night? I wanted to check out that axe throwing place if you feel up for it?" @mateoxtorres

[thebookoflcve]

"You have read the lyrics to this right?" Mateo asked with a feign neutrality. They were literal dogshit but he couldn't offend the artist. Carter Talbot wasn't his usual client but Mateo never turned someone away if they had something to say. @stardcwn

[alactairwatcon]

👟 - go for a walk/jog/hike - @matecriveracgden

"I don't know, man. Something about going for a walk on a hot day like this is surprisingly helpful," Alastair said, "You'd think it would be the opposite but it beats lying around in the heat."

[crescentcrowd]

Event: The 20K Basket Opening  Location: The Town Green Closed For: Mateo @mateoangelortegarivera

Luna riffled through her Barbie basket, Twizzler in her mouth (reminding her that Red Vines were superior) as she hunted for the reason she was ever interested in this auction. The piece of foil was quickly discarded as she got to the heart of it: the gel pens. With a childlike glee she pulled out the notebook and got to doodling as she sat in the grass. Happily humming through her doodles she remembered that she was supposed to do something else after buying this thing. Looking around, she caught sight of the wolf who made her gel pen basket. She whistled to get his attention and beckoned him over. "Hey, you! What are we supposed to do after this?" If she could just take her gel pens home and leave she'd be fine with that, frankly.

[sunnkissedandsaltyyy]

✩ CLOSED ⨾ @somuchforsummerlxve ✩ ʟᴏᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ⨾ The Buchanan Winery

"'Cuse me. Do you know where I can find the owner?" Mateo asked wearing a friendly smile. He'd been wondering around, unbeknownst to many, for approximately an hour. Tasting the wine and checking the grapevines. His demeanor one of niceties and wonder. After months of partaking in research on Buchanan winery, Mateo had determined it necessary to visit the place he hoped to purchase.

[xtinyslip]

Don’t do anything I would do, and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. There’s a little gray area in there. That’s where you operate @fcdcdmcmories

"ummmm?" gideon wasn't even sure whether the male was talking to him at first. he figured that he was one of the friendlies that he'd been told about but that didn't mean he was just going to hand over his trust. with how people seemed to like throwing his trust back in his face and making him regret ever trusting them in the first place. well, he wasn't so keen to keep giving it out. especially now he was right back under pederson's care. "so what are you telling me to do exactly?" gideon had been sat with his back against serena's door. no, he didn't think she needed protection but what would it hurt if she got it anyway?

[daehyunxkwon]

"What do we think, is it fixable or do we need to redo the entire wall?" Dae-Hyun asked, having watched the man as he had come along for an intake. He just needed a quote to send to his insurance and then everything could be set in motion, but he was still bummed about the entire ordeal. Of course, it was damaged by a candle so he didn't blame his neighbours, it wasn't like anyone held a constant atch on their candle after all, no matter how much someone pressed them on safety. "I'm sure the insurance will cover whatever it needs to be, but I can see it happen they'll stall if it's the entire wall." Would that be a bad thing, however? He was happy enough at the inn. @mateoxtorres

[puckhq]

Never been to one of those. Just strip clubs and shit. But Burlesque is more artistic right?

burlesque show!!!!!! you cant go wrong with all the pretty ladies and like the ombeyonce, idk how to spell it