#{ matthew schuester }

[limafm]

SAM CLAFLIN, CISMALE, HE/HIM, BISEXUAL; Is that MATTHEW SCHUESTER I see getting a cup of joe at the Lima Bean? Sounds like them. Apparently, they’re THIRTY-TWO years old and I know from Instagram they seem to be GOOFY but also IMMATURE and are a FIREFIGHTER. Not to mention their feed reminds me of DAD JOKES FOR THE WIN, CATS PLAYING KEYBOARDS, ANOTHER NOTCH ON MY BEDPOST, 80s MOVIE POSTERS. Here’s to hoping they get out of Lima soon! 

CHARACTER INFO:

Birthday: December 20th, 1988

Family: Schuester

Relation: Full Sibling (Nephew to Will Schuester, solo)

Birth Order: Eldest

THREE THINGS ABOUT MATTHEW:

Ever since Matt was a kid he wanted to be a firefighter. Well, the first thing he wanted to be was a Ghostbuster but after he learned that wasn’t a real thing he clung to the firefighter dream. He had a miniature fire engine he’d drive around in, which drove his parents nuts, and even begged his mom to take him to the local station for tours. As he grew older Matt never lost focus and flew into the fire academy the day after his high school graduation. He’s been a firefighter ever since, experiencing some of the most intense moments in his life, but also the most beautiful as well.

When it comes to impulsiveness, Matt has it down as an art form. The man gets carried away quite easily and he can find himself in sticky situations more times than he cares to admit. One of those impulsive moments involved marrying a woman he met in Vegas after knowing her for a couple of hours. It was his 21st birthday and drunk off his keister. When he and Kelly sobered up they figured since they had fun the night before to stick with it. All in all it wasn’t a bad marriage, they enjoyed life and everything that came with it; which included having their little boy James a few years into the marriage. Things took a turn after James was born. Matt experienced a traumatizing fire and mentally checked out all while Kelly struggled with postpartum depression. Fortunately Matt’s parents stepped in to help and their son eventually sought counseling but Kelly was completely detached from their son and their marriage and a divorce soon followed. Kelly returned to living her best life and soon became a reputable Instagram Influencer. She checks in every so often but not enough for their son to have a decent relationship with her.

After James turned 4 Matt decided to move them to New York and that’s where they stayed for 3 years. The amount of hours he put in at Engine 34 Manhattan, many extra because the cost of living was far higher than he was used to. His son spent more time with a family friend than with Matt. Throughout those years the family suggested he move back home or even try a different city that’s not quite as intense as New York. His uncle Will happened to be one of those family members and after much deliberation, and trying his best to stave off burnout, Matt took his offer and moved to Lima with his son.

When it comes to what Matt does in his spare time, he loves to watch movies. He can dish out a quote or incorporate a movie reference without thinking. He has tremendous passion for ABBA but he’ll listen to just about any kind of music. He doesn’t know the meaning of the word modesty and basically has his own style of living. He cracks jokes and loves to flirt and sleep around. He spends as much time with his son as possible, as he feels he needs to make up for all that lost time in New York. He doesn’t like to admit this but Matt is quite dramatic. Scratch that. Very dramatic. That mixed with his passion can get quite comical at times. Finally he has a big heart and does what he can to help people, sometimes with no questions asked.

Matt’s been in Lima for a few months now and has slowly grown used to the transition from New York to a quieter environment. He and his son feel closer than before and he knows this was the best move possible for their small family.

[what-if-rpg]

Welcome to the family, JOHN! Your application to MATTHEW SHUESTER (FC. Chris Pratt) was accepted. I am really happy to have you around! Make sure to read the beginners checklist, and remember, have fun! I can’t wait to roleplay with you! Have fun!

IN CHARACTER

CHARACTER NAME: Matthew “The Legend” Schuester CHARACTER AGE & DATE OF BIRTH: 35, Oct. 14th 1983 OCCUPATION: Owner, Pinball Delight- the 21+ pinball and movie arcade experience. 21 brews always on tap! FACE CLAIM: Chris Pratt HOMETOWN & CITY WHERE LIVES NOW: Lima, OH, New York- specifically in a gentrified part of Harlem (but travels, working on opening up a couple more Pinball Delights elsewhere) SEXUAL ORIENTATION & GENDER: Gay (but like super gay), Cis male RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single and not looking to get married (despite Will’s insistence that he grow up). POSITIVE TRAITS: Enthusiastic, Knowledgeable, Hands on NEGATIVE TRAITS: Flirty, Flighty, Business Minded CHARACTER QUOTE/LYRIC: "You break it, you bought it!“ ANYTHING ELSE?: I could also play with a Chris Evans face or David Guintoli? SECONDARY CHARACTER CHOICE: Will Schuester

HEADCANONS

Partially, the reason Matt stays perpetually single is because his brother things marriage would be "good for him” and he likes sticking it to Mr. Goody Two Shoes every chance he gets.

Matt was the lead in a summer camp production of Godspell (not Jesus, John the Baptist). Never lets Will forget it.

Matthew is very honest about his feelings regarding pizza- New York is best, Chicago is soup in a bread bowl.

Though pinball/movie bar seems like a niche market, he actually does a pretty brisk business and though he doesn’t dress like it all the time, he’s pretty flush with cash.

CONNECTIONS

PARENTS: Victor and Debbie SIBLINGS/OTHER IMPORTANT FAMILY: Brother- Will (not estranged necessarily but do they like each other? Hard to say sometimes, Will might have other feelings on the matter and of course he’d probably express them in song), Emma Pillsbury - sister in law. She’s okay though she’s kind of a stranger because Matt groups her together with Will. Kids are pretty cool but they can only come into Pinball Delight during open hours. BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND: Eh. CLOSE FRIEND: Eh. He does like to get his coffee at the same time as this guy who he’s pretty sure is named Squegee but that’s not what you’d call a friendship. OTHER: None yet.