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A Boy Named Roxanne

Ship: None (technically)

Word Count: 459

Summary: An introductory fic for my KOTH s/i and I suppose a hypothetical cold open for their introductory episode. CWs for alcohol & smoking mentions.

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Hank and his friends, Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer, were in their usual spot, hanging out in front of Hank’s house and enjoying cool cans of beer. Down the road, they could see a moving van pulling into one of the driveways.

“Another new neighbour? That’s almost two in one year,” Bill commented.

“I bet they’re trying to replace us with a new, hip group so they can make more money off of them young fools,” Dale mused conspiratorially.

“Welp, it’s our duty as good neighbours to make sure they feel welcomed. And hopefully there won’t be any misunderstandings like there were with Khan,” Hank suggested, leading the group down the sidewalk.

“Is that a hearse in the driveway??” Bill asked cautiously.

“That’s pretty spooky stuff but I dunno maybe he works for some dang ol’ funeral parlour, I tell you what. Can’t judge a book by its cover and all that.” Boomhauer suggested. The driver’s side door of the hearse opened and faint music could be heard. Tonight... I wanna give it all to you... In the darkness... there’s so much I wanna do...

A black boot lowered onto the concrete and a short man with a shoulder-length wolf cut stepped out, a cigarette dangling from his pouty lips and his eyes obscured by exaggerated black sunglasses. Hank gulped at the sight. The man reached back into his car to turn off the radio and closed the door with his hip before lightning his cigarette. The glare of the sun bounced off of his lighter and briefly blinded the four men. The man looked up quickly as they made various complaints.

“Shit, sorry, didn’t see you there.” He smoothly closed the cap on his lighter and placed it in his pocket before blowing smoke into the air. “Can I help you fellas?”

“We’re uh, from down the way,” Hank gestured, “we wanted to welcome you to the neighbourhood, Mr...?”

“Rox Rogers.”

“‘Rocks??’” Bill asked. Rox flashed a fox-like smile.

“As in ‘Roxanne,’ but that’s not much of a man’s name... some might say, anyway.” An awkward pause. “I’m going to guess you don’t see a lot of folks like me around here, hm?”

“And we better not see any more of you,” Dale started, “You won’t be replacing me anytime soon.”

“Replacing...?”

“Don’t mind him, that’s just how he is. Anyway, I’m Hank, this is Bill, Dale, and Boomhauer.”

Rox nodded and greeted them respectfully, then turned his head to observe the moving team. “Excuse me one second...” He began jogging after a man with a box, “Hey, I don’t mean to be rude, but can’t you read?! ‘This way up,’ I’ve got fragile bones in there!”

“Did he say... Bones...?” Bill had gone slightly pale.

“Yup,” Boomhauer answered.

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Roxanne "Rox" Jack Rogers - KoTH s/i | I'm trying to write an introductory fic for him but since it's slow going I decided I'd post some quick facts and plot points I have for this guy :0]

Rox is, mainly, an artist

He's moved around a lot; Wisconsin (birthplace), Minnesota, Ohio, Maine, and now Texas

He is constantly Doing. From fixing up unique vehicles in his backyard to taking two hour shifts at Strickland Propane, he's a very busy- and disorganized -man

He moved into Hank's neighbourhood almost a year after Kahn and his family

Obviously, Hank and his friends were the first to welcome him (Though they were definitely on edge at first...), but Rox really hit it off when he met Luanne at the salon

Speaking of Luanne, one of the first plots I imagine involving this dude is Luanne developing a crush on him. Unfortunately for her, Rox's eyes are set on bigger prey (*cough*Hank*cough*). They work it out though and are basically BFFs

It is a slow process to go from Hank and Peggy's inevitable divorce to Hank being comfortable with his attraction to Rox

I'm debating on a plot where Rox either gets very sick or is dealing with some substance abuse issues in which Hank helps and supports him through his turmoil, I suppose it depends on just how deep I want my cut of angst to be

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what kind of activities do you think hank would invite my s/i to in an attempt to get them to gel better with his other friends? 🤔

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was going to write an introductory fic for my koth s/i but. i can't for the life of me figure out how to write boomhauer's speech pattern ._.