#hastirot

[strohller27]

I'm sorry EXCUSE ME LADS but what is this ABSOLUTE SLEEPOVER BEHAVIOUR I'M

Hastings: Poirot are you asleep.

Poirot: yes

Hastings: oh good. me either. wasn't that seance thing that happened at dinner so creepy lol how do they do that

Poirot: *does that*

Hastings: OMG THAT'S AMAZING HOW DID YOU DO THAT

Poirot: yes. so amazing. alas it is only guesswork. now shut up and let me sleep

they're so funny I'm never gonna be normal about this

[darthlenaplant]

For the amount of times I have seen Poirot calling Hastings "mon ange" in fics, I have yet to discover an AU where Hastings actually IS one.

I am bad at drawing wings and 30's fashion, but hey, I just gotta practice.

I don't think that Poirot would ever fucking say "get a load of this guy", but he absolutely would tell Hastings to look at a foolish person in that smug way of his anyway LOL

[a-host-of-dancing-daffodils]

Wait a minute I have more to say about that scene

I love how Hastings pretends he's all indignant about Poirot being a naughty boy

H: 'You're not gonna read that compromising letter, are you, Poirot? First breaking and entering and now this...'

LISTEN HERE Hastings my lad don't you EVEN TRY to tell me you weren't SUPER INTO the idea of that burglary you enjoyed EVERY SECOND of it we all SAW your little aroused smirk when he implied he was going to do it

we all SAW your little amazed smile when he found the box

Don't you even try to act all righteous NOW buddy boy, the cat's already out of the BAG we are ONTO YOU we KNOW you love it when Poirot is a naughty boy

[strohller27]

Rewatching the Mysterious Affair at Styles again because yes

And I love how Poirot recognises Hastings right away even though he apparently hasn’t seen him in years

And he immediately comes in to embrace him (and there’s Hastings’ hand on Poirot’s waist again @darthlenaplant !!)

And of all of these pictures of their embrace in this episode, I will never be over this one (Poirot’s hand on Hastings’ shoulder. Standing cheek to cheek with Hastings all too briefly):

Or the fact that they sit there holding and shaking each other’s hands and smiling at one another for a good solid like. 20 seconds after embracing

And moments like this are the closest Poirot can get to the object of his affections within the confines of societal heteronormativity in 1917

Excuse me while I go cry about it

[strohller27]

Okay so I have something else to say about 3.10 The Affair at the Victory Ball tho too because like.

Hastings. is going to a literal MASQUERADE BALL. And who does he invite? A lady friend? NOPE. He invites his dearest friend Hercule Poirot. And when Poirot shows disinterest in going? He knows EXACTLY how to manipulate him into going the married-couple-est behaviour I swear to Monsieur Bob

H: Aw Poirot, you didn't forget, did you?? But you p r o m i s e d ! !

P: Sorry Hastings but I am busy I must perform my autistic little tasks rearrange my stamp collection by size

H: Aww that's SUCH a shame... My friend says that meeting you was gonna be the LITERAL BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO HIM but if you can't go I guess I'll have to disappoint him

P: Oh, well why didn't you just say my adoring fans were awaiting me in the first place, Hastings? When do we leave

And this is the face of a man who knows he's won:

[strohller27]

Okay okay so listen. Hastings? He Brings Poirot some pajamas and a razor for his stay, right? normal stuff. yes. normal enough.

aagh and look at their hands touching!

and this little look as their hands touch??? EXCUSE ME LADS?? ahem sorry what anyway

But Poirot is staying in the room someone was murdered in

AND HASTINGS. BLESS 'IM. HE'S. WORRIED ABOUT POIROT

AND HE LINGERS FOR A MOMENT. EVEN AFTER POIROT ASSURES HIM THAT EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE FINE

Listen, Poirot. Hastings isn't just there saying stuff about worrying about you because he's afraid of ghosts. I mean. he *is* afraid of ghosts. But the man walked into a room with a gun earlier ready to protect his friends because he's pretty damn fearless. POIROT, LISTEN TO ME. HASTINGS IS TRYING TO TELL YOU THAT HE'S LONELY AND HE MISSES YOU BUT HE CAN'T THINK OF HOW TO SAY IT BECAUSE ALL HE CAN DO IS BRING YOU PYJAMAS AND TELL YOU TO BE CAREFUL OKAY IT'S ALL HE KNOWS HOW TO DO

but of course Poirot has already decided that Hastings doesn't care for him like that so there's nothing for him to read into but LISTEN POIROT I CAN SEE THE WRITING ON THE WALL I KNOW WHY HE STAYED

I'm losign my mindhggfajhgkjagslkf

[darthlenaplant]

More Winged/Angel!Hastings

Still don't know how to draw wings or 30's clothing (or like. 1890's childrens clothes for that matter). Did have great fun sketching this though.

Poirot is more than happy to help Hastings grooming his wings (even if I apparently somehow shrunk him there. Sorry, old chap!😅)

[strohller27]

Something that catches my eye when Hastings and Poirot do their little reunion cheek-kisses, at least one of Hastings' hand goes to Poirot's waist and it DRIVES ME CRAZY, NGL

(Also, their height difference in general)

Okay you and I are definitely on the same wavelength about that because it DRIVES ME INSANE TOO

(like. Hastings. Darling. If. If he's only your dear friend. Why is your hand on his waist)

(Why are you looking at him like that Hastings)

(HASTINGS. Listen to me. You've got something special here. Don't let it go to waste, babe. I know you think you're only supposed to like beautiful women because this is 1930s England but. Listen M'dude. You gotta wake up and smell the Belgian Chocolate, my guy)

Also. you are so right about their height difference.

listen to me guys listen please Hastings' shoulder is at the perfect height for Poirot to rest his head on they would give each other the best hugs and Poirot would hate that it messes up his moustache but he wouldn't be able to stop himself you guys help me you guys I'm so emotional about it

[strohller27]

ALSO. ALSO. In 1.3 The Adventure of Johnny Waverly

THE SECRET TUNNEL SCENE. HELLO!? excuse me while I

Without saying a word, Hastings takes the lead and goes in first! He's so brave! and fearless!!

and I'll never get over this exchange:

Mr. Waverly: 'I'll come with you'

Poirot: Nononononon, Hastings and I must go alone into this dark tunnel. together. just me and him. I'm very sorry but three would be a crowd so you'll just have to wait for the next boat

and then!!! once inside!! Poirot takes the opportunity to put his hand on Hastings' arm

y'know. to give a little support and encouragement and also have an excellent excuse to touch him. typical behaviour for a dark tunnel of love situation

also I just really really really love this shot okay:

and although it was a dark tunnel and Poirot's torch went out, it's okay. They believed in the power of love and made it to the other side

@ Poirot what is your face saying here sir? 'oh mon cher Hastings help me you know how I hate the damp'?

and Hastings was a gentleman and helped his friend out of the hole

and into a beautiful garden

This show is so beautiful bless its existence

[strohller27]

Okay listen. This WHOLE scene has got me going absolutely bonkers nuts okay

Hastings is like. Why do you want to know where that blackmailer lives Poirot?

and """"Mr. Innocent"""" is sitting over here with his frikken fingers tented like come on Hastings why do you think?

But then it starts to dawn on Hastings, oh.

Oh, you're gonna be a bad boy, aren't you Poirot?

You're gonna break into that guy's house, aren't you, you naughty, naughty boy

and Poirot's just like. and what if I do

And Hastings is like. Not only are you gonna break into his house but you're gonna STEAL something from him, you bad, bad boy

ohh just look at that smirk lads he is INTO this he LOVES IT when Poirot is a bad, naughty boy

& Poirot KNOWS he's into it

HELP LADS I THINK WE'RE WITNESSING THEIR FOREPLAY

[strohller27]

Thinking about his créme de banane already are you, Hastings?

[strohller27]

SOO much of Poirot casually touching Hastings in 1.3 The Adventure of Johnny Waverly lads it's SO good

Ah!! The chest touch! Classic!!

Oop! there he goes preening him!!

Category 1 touching event, lads! HE FOUND A SPECK!!

And he doesn't even stop talking! while he does the preening!!

Like supposedly this story takes place in like 1935, which would put it just after Hastings comes back from Argentina to hang out with his friend Poirot and solve crimes. So it's as if it's just second nature for Poirot to preen Hastings!! No matter how long it's been since they've seen each other!

And! in this picture! you'll notice Hastings looking at the spot where the speck was!! But in later stories!! He stops looking confusedly down at the spot!! After a while Hastings just sort of takes it for granted!!! That Poirot likes to preen him!! !!! !!!!!

Excuse me!! while I go!1!! insane about it!!11!!!1!

[strohller27]

Was this little look really necessary boys? Was it?? Yes. Yes it was

[strohller27]

Another little scene I'll never get over in this episode is Hastings' & Poirot's Married Couple Behaviour at the beginning

Hastings: Poirot, stop fussing or we're gonna miss the ferry!

Hastings: How do you like that. You fussed. We missed the ferry.

Poirot: "Do not blame yourself, Hastings."

Hastings: you know damn well whom I'm blaming, you little...ugh you're lucky you're cute

I love them so much your honour :')

[darthlenaplant]

I haven't seen all the episodes yet, but do Mrs. Oliver and Captain Hastings know each other? Have they ever met?

Mostly because my brain was like "Mrs. Oliver ships it hard and upon seeing Hastings for the first time (probably after returning from Argentina) is royally PISSED that Poirot didn't, well, for the lack of a better word, marry* Hastings"

*) well, as "married" as two men can even be in the 1930s

[strohller27]

I know other people have pointed this out. but in 3.10 The Affair at the Victory Ball when Poirot says it's time for some créme de banane

I will NEVER get over the fact that the music LICHERALLY THAT VERY SECOND changes from some vaguely-oriental-sounding 1930s big band music to

~ SUDDENLY SEXY SAXOPHONE ~ and Hastings is looking at Poirot like

'wait is that the name of a drink or does he want to give me his créme de banane??'

And the best part is that Hastings actually looks at Poirot for a good few seconds with this face. like he'd be happy either way

Like this is a literal choice that the showrunners decided was a good idea and bless them for it honestly us Poirot x Hastings shippers owe them our lives