#larusso auto family

[larussoautofamily]

Annual Company Retreat Announcement

Attention all Larusso Auto Group employees....

As most of you know, our yearly retreat is coming up soon and this year we're going all out!

Everyone and their families are invited to join us at the wonderful resort and campgrounds up in the San Bernardino mountains.

There'll be many festivities including separate volleyball and football games, contests for all ages and many more...

@everyonesfavoritegoldenboy @dr-ali-mills @robby-l-keene

[msfbgraves]

I live for your CK takes. So what do you think about how the show handled Robbie? Sexual harrassment aside (lets not even touch that because... yikesTM), I think his time wth/at Cobra Kai may have settled the miyagi philosophy (KK did confirm it's the right path) more than staying with Miyagi-do would have. He learned a lot and helped other people, too. Though I do wish the show had fixed the relationship he had with Daniel, it was very heartwarming and uplifting, and both learned a lot from each other. The way they handled Johnny-Robbie, on the other hand, makes me really uncomfortable, because it feels neither right nor organic to what the show was the 1st 2 seasons (good ol' times).

If I were Robby, I'd think I was somehow cursed, and would try to find a medium to get me out of the Matrix because something about his life, particularly after he wounded Miguel, must feel off kilter. No one is that unlucky. The fact that he doesn't have a relationship with Daniel anymore is strange. The way he feels compelled, by something outside of himself, must be, to return to Johnny, who he knows is a deadbeat who has long replaced him with Miguel. Apparently Johnny did Miguel's rehab like singlehandedly but he was too drunk to show up for one (1) visit in Juvie. His mom - where is his mom? It feels like she got written out of The Truman Show. Does he have an extended family of any kind? He... Can't recall. Why can't he leave? Why is he in his Dad's shitty apartment? He wants to be there for his girlfriend but there is only static in his brain. He must fight, and lose. Fight, and lose. For whom? He doesn't know. There's only fight and lose. Fight and lose...

In all seriousness, I might have just about bought Robby's detour in joining Kreese, because he does like to lash out by joining the enemy: he did the same to Johnny when he joined LaRusso auto. But his whole arc in S4 should have culminated in Robby rejoining Daniel and moving back in with him. Johnny is there all the time anyway. Enough potential for teen drama if the show needed that. But the show only takes sick pleasure in hurting him. They don't care about his dreams or his heart. That's the only reason I think him and Tory are still together, despite Tory's massive homicidal crush on Samantha. Tory is in a Saw trap, which is close enough to Robby's Gothic horror that they can still relate to each other.

[cowboys-only]

Cobra Kai University Majors

Miguel : Kinesiology major Business minor

- pre paralysis he wanted to go into graphic design, post paralysis he wants to go into physical therapy

Robby : Business major Spanish minor OR Social Work major Spanish Minor

-wants to continue at LaRusso auto, whole family speaks Spanish and he wants to learn

- wants to help troubles teens, whole family speaks Spanish and he wants to learn

Sam : Pre-Med

- pediatrics

Tory : Nursing

- wants to help people like her mom

Hawk : Architecture major Computer Science minor

-takes a gap year traveling before going into uni (really enjoyed designing the Miyagi-Do platform)

Demetri : Computer Science and Math double major

- nerd

[praetoravila]

INTRODUCTION POST

Clarabelle "Clara" LaRusso:

Faceclaim: Jules Leblanc

Birthdate: April 22, 2005

Age: 14 (S1-2), 15 (S2-3), 16 (3-5), 17 (S5-6)

Family: Daniel LaRusso (Father), Amanda LaRusso (Mother), Samantha "Sam" LaRusso (Older sister, younger by 2 years and 6 months), Anthony LaRusso (Younger brother, older by 3 years), Nariyoshi Miyagi (Adoptive paternal grandfather)

Affilations: Miyagi-Do Karate, LaRusso Auto Group, West Valley High School (Student), Attaway Cheer (Flyer and Tumbler)

Personality: The middle child of the LaRusso family, Clara often finds herself fielding arguments between her two siblings, or explaining to Amanda and Daniel why her older sister is acting out. A peacemaker from the start, it's no surprise that she's a pacifist, much like Mr Miyagi. While karate may be a big part of her family's life, Clara has little interest in outside of practicing her daily katas - at least until her dad decides to reopen Miyagi Do.

Relationships: Miguel Diaz (Boyfriend and Best Friend, S3-6), Samantha “Sam” LaRusso (Older sister), Aisha Robinson (Best Friend), Eli “Hawk” Moskowitz (Childhood friend then Rival then Friend again), Demetri Alexopoulos (Childhood friend), Victoria “Tory” Nichols (Rival turned friend)

Theme Song: Risk by Gracie Abrams

Favourite Colour: Bubblegum Pink

Favourite Smell: Gymnastics Chalk or her Clouds by Ariana Grande perfume that Lucille got her for her 13th birthday

Favourite Memory: Pre-Canon, Clara’s favourite memory is her, Sam and a toddler aged Anthony going on a field trip with Mr Miyagi (they were being supervised by Mr Miyagi’s careworker) to the LA Zoo. Sam was about 6, Clara was 4 and Anthony was 2. Canonwise, her favourite memory is going to the rock concert with Miguel and Johnny in s3, or when she competes in the All Valley in s4 as Miyagi Do’s female runner up. It was the first time she felt comfortable in her skills as a martial artist. Another favourite memory she has is going on the “not a date” date with Miguel. She had a lot of fun despite her frustration at being a third wheel, and Miguel gets her her own stuffed animal as well.

Aesthetic:

Playlist:

taglist: @ceruleanmusings @rose-of-oz @bibaybe @raging-violets @nolanhollogay @outerspacecarryon @naquey @shrinkthisviolet

[jaidens]

He Got That Boyish Look That I Like In A Man

pairing [s] : daniel larusso x reader

warning [s] : nothing! | this really sucks 😭 I just wanted to release something cuz I've been lacking on yall

a/n [s] : requests are open! [ALSO! should I challenge things? like flufftober??]

Whenever your job offers you a raise to become an Automotive Director of Engineering for the dealership in Reseda, California you take it without warning. In an attempt to get away from slushy winters in the small state of Connecticut, you moved swiftly to a small apartment with lovely neighbors and a new life. You had been to California on some vacations with family, but living here had never crossed your mind.

You walk into your office that smells like fresh paint and cleaner, and set your books and purse down on the dark-oak table. The company had hired some individuals to work for you, which felt weird to say, as you used to be the same person. Your assistant walks in with a tap on your glass door, and she walks in. “Hey! I’m Shannon. Anything you need, I'll be across the hall. I've already started on the connections with Toyota and Nissan!”

You smile at her and shake her hand that she was holding out for you. “It’s nice to meet you. My name is Y/N L/N, but I assume you already know that!” You laugh and let go of her hand to hide any awkwardness and anxiety you had about being in such a high position.

“Okay well, I'll see you! And, someone has already set up a meeting with you!” Shannon says before walking away and shutting the door behind her.

You rub sweaty hands against your clothes and turn on your heels. The air-conditioning rumbles on and you wrap the small cardigan you had brought around you and begin staring at the paperwork that was placed in front of you. You start the work: scribbling works and many, many signatures with red pens and black pens. A knock is gentle against your door and you look up, and see Shannon and a very recognizable man standing there in a Navy suit and a smile on his face.

“This is Mr. Daniel Larusso. He owns Larusso auto parts and he said he wants to speak with you,” Shannon says, pushing her glasses up her nose and walking away.

The name sends a shiver down your spine as you hear it, and the face is suddenly very recognizable. The fateful summer vacation of 1986, fifteen-years old and young, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

You're sitting on the bench near the beach in a swimsuit and a big t-shirt, peeling through the boom. you had brought to your family vacation. Your family is on the beach setting up the tent and towels all across it to mark the place on the beach. The warm sun heats your skin up as you lay against the bench and continue flipping through your book that suddenly becomes boring.

A tan boy emerges from the water in orange trunks and black hair slicked back with salt water. An older and shorter man follows him up the coast and talks to him. You stare at him with your eyes following each of the tan’s movements. He notices your staring as he stares right back at you, eyes piercing into yours deliciously. His smile exposes his teeth and he knocks his head to the side and waves at you. The older man slaps the side of his head and scolds him.

You laugh at him before he tells the older man something then jogs over to you. His warm skin is a bronzy, and you swear there were twinkles of gold mixed in his skin shining against the light. “Hey, I’m Daniel. What are you reading?” The New Jersey accent rings out and you can't help but feel warmer.

“Oh some dumb romance. My name is Y/N, it's nice to meet you Daniel. Is that your Grandfather?” You cover your book up subconsciously to attempt to not get embarrassed, and point at the older man who seems weirdly angry next to the old car from the 40s.

Daniel shakes his head in response. “No, no. That’s Mr. Miyagi, he's my karate sensei. Is your book good?” He asks and you nod at his explanation, showing him you agreed.

“Yeah, my book is pretty good. You like karate? That's pretty awesome.” You tell Daniel and stare into his eyes. They're a soft, dark brown with a puppy-look inside of them. He looks your age, as he gets thrown a West Valley High soccer shirt that's bigger than him as he shrugs it on over his shoulders.

Daniel leaves with the older man after inviting you to the beach for a party held by the Football team and Cheer Team. You showed up in a baggy sweater and a pair of shorts. Daniel waved at you whenever he saw you, as he kicks around a soccer ball impressively on his two legs. You walk over to him and he laughs and kicks the ball over to you, and you catch it and throw it back to him with a shared laugh with him.

He sits down in the sand and you scoot closer to him. You're handed some hotdogs and sticks to cook over the fires made on the beach. You start one and hold a conversation about where you're from, why you were visiting, etc. The conversation was long, and filled with laughter and glances held longer than usual. Daniel handed you a drink and you declined, and he didn't drink as well.

You and Daniel just talk; it feels quite amazing. You haven't had a conversation like that in a long time, but everything falls out and you let your hand fall into his as you star-gaze further away from everyone else who was drunk and half-a drink away from throwing up on the beach. You almost find yourself staring at him more than the stars, admiring him underneath the full moon and stars. He looks beautiful both times: morning and night.

How are you supposed to leave Reseda and not think about Daniel when you leave back to Connecticut?

“I’m Y/N L/N, nice to see you again.”

[billhader]

My Anoush/Louie Fic Masterlist

Here You Come Again

T, four chapters, complete (14.4k)

When Louie is fired from LaRusso Auto after (indirectly) setting Johnny's car on fire, Anoush is left behind, which probably shouldn't bother him as much as it does.

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Light Pollution

M, one-shot (10.2k) - Part 1 in a series

Anoush and Louie have to spend three days together at an auto convention in Las Vegas. On their final night, Louie takes charge and drags Anoush out for a proper Vegas night on the town. Well...that was the plan, anyway.

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The Problem

E, one-shot (10.1k)

Anoush and Louie move in together because they're the only ones who can stand each other. Louie doesn't really like wearing clothes.

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Homebodies

E, one-shot (12.8k)

*Co-authored with @cristobalsifuentes (wehohank)

Daniel and Amanda take the whole family on an extravagant Hawaiian getaway to celebrate Sam's high school graduation. Begrudgingly, "the whole family" includes Louie. And Anoush, for some reason. And Louie and Anoush have a big secret, which everyone already knows about.

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Bonus: Mini-fics/prompts

Thrift shopping

Driving

Date night

[mamabearlarusso]

Weekend Night Relief

Well, Andy said he's gonna need some weekend time to himself. Looks like he's finally taking care of himself, that's great! I'm so happy for him!!!

So, I went through some resumes and gave him the ones that passed my tests.

He spent every night this week with a new possible recruit, as he called them, to find the right fit. I told him either one would do, but he said, and I quote "Sorry Ms. L, but I'm not putting over 10 years of my work here, at Larusso Auto, on the line for just any probie."

Oh well. *smiles* I knew there was a reason why I kept him.

So, Andy says he's picked the guy...

Declan Phieffer, former college football player and graduate, comes from a law enforcement family and is a great critical thinker.

Andy says he has what it takes to go far and will be a good face--I mean--good fit, in the Larusso Auto family.

Well.... At least maybe *someone* (@everyonesfavoritegoldenboy) will stop laughing over a certain bubbly blond bartender.

[ryeontop]

SATIRE Sucession!Cobra Kai AU

After the Sekai Tekai, Miyagi-Do wins because, plot armour. Therefore making Miyagi-Do worldwide. THEREFORE, making Miyagi-Do a Karate Conglomerate.

Basically= Daniel= Logan Roy Karate Ver.

Amanda becomes new CEO of LaRusso Auto (Which Miyagi Co buys later on but that’s unimportant right now) which causes Daniel and her to get into a dispute on what should be Daniels priority which over time leads to their divorce. (During which Daniel gets with Johnny which merges the familys.) (Its just cause Daniel doesn’t have enough kids.)

Character Equivalents

(Disclaimer: this isn’t an exact equivalent of sucession its just HEVAILY inspired. Also, I got rid of Connor, because, yeah.)

• Sam LaRusso - Shiv Roy

• Anthony LaRusso - Kendall Roy

• Robby LaRusso - Roman Roy

• Miguel Diaz - Tom Wamsgans

• Johnny’s unborn daughter - Greg

• Johnny Lawrence - Marcia

• Amanda - Caroline Collingwood

Technicalities and Details

- Company name : Miyagi Co

- Miyagi Co produces: Dojos, sportswear, Training Equipment, Health Foods, Resturants, cooking tv channels, Netflix Specials…

Things they have done over time:

Sponsor the Olympics

Sponsor the World Cup

Trys (and fails) to buy Cobra Kais Conglomerate.

Merges with LaRusso Auto

[merv606]

I lowkey feel like once things get better in Mercy, Terry’s gonna find himself…domesticated! Let’s be real, there is no way Daniel won’t eventually revert back to being a househusband. Amanda practically ran LaRusso Auto herself, Daniel seemed to really love being at home with family and cooking and doing cute stuff like scrapbooking and gardening and fiddling with old cars :3

I can see Daniel going about Terry’s mansion making it more homey. Look how beautiful and warm his and Amanda’s home was! That’s got Daniel written all over it. Maybe if Terry is a good boy he’ll even learn to cook his favorite things to eat. Crème brûlée, Mr. Silver? :3

(Besides, Terry would nut so hard if Daniel wore an apron. Haha.)

💯 Terry is going to be domesticated 😂 but I think he’s counting on (looking forward to) that.

Can’t wait to do all the things couple do 😉

Terry has had relationships but never any real ones.

[cobra-wives]

my local toyota dealership got hacked (???) and there’s a whole cybersecurity ransom situation going on and i think it’d be hella funny if something like that happened to larusso auto. imagine if terry got so fed up he went after the family business

[larussoautofamily]

Shop Talk

Declan Phieffer: Hey, man, what's up? *sits down at the bar* You said you wanted to talk before my next shift...?

Andy Morgan: Yeah, hang on a minute. *finishes mixing a drink and walks it down the bar*

DP: Hey, look, I just wanted to thank you again, for the job. Ms. Larusso said you had the final say.

AM: *wipes hands on bar towel and hangs it over his shoulder* Yeah, about that.

DP: *concerned* Whoa, what's wrong?

A: Look, like I told you when you first started, I've been working at Larusso Auto for more than ten years--

D: Yeah...

A: --and it's not just a job. They've been very good to me. They gave me a real chance, gave me a purpose again after I got out of the service.

D: *hesitantly nods (worried where this is going)* yeah, I've heard how hard it can be coming back...

A: It is, but that's not what this is about. To repay them--especially Ms. L--for everything, I've taken it as my duty to look out for not only the company, but her as well.

D: Well, yeah, of course! That's kinda what a security guard does...

A: I'm not just talking about during my shift.

D: Come on, Morgan, just spit it out. If I'm gonna be working there, I can't be walking on egg shells. If there's something I need to know, just tell me.

A: *sighs, crosses arms* Fine. Sheila told me that she was working on the planning for that retreat thing and that you might have been a bit...flirty. Not just with her, but with Ms L.

D: Oh, that.

A: Yeah, that.

D: Yeah, I probably was. But what's wrong with keeping the ladies you work with--or for, for that matter--happy and making them feel good?

A: Look, Sheila's a big girl and can handle her own. But if you haven't noticed yet, many of us--especially Sheila, Anoush, as well as myself--have been looking out specifically for Ms. L.

Well, she is the boss, right?

It goes deeper than that. There used to be a "Mr. Larusso".

Oh...

Yeah....there was a divorce. It was a lot cleaner and quieter than it could have been, but Ms. L really did take it hard. They were together for 20 years, have an entire franchise of car dealerships, not to mention two kids under the age of 16. She's tried to keep it close to the vest...for the employees, for the public, as well as for her kids...you can imagine the ol gossip mill is not easy on her in this town. But when it's just me and her, alone on the night shift, I've seen the signs. I've driven her home and cleared the house many times, before leaving.

D: So, is that another official duty for the night shift, or just a seniority perk?

A: *glares, and softly yet sternly, clears the air* There's absolutely nothing going on between me and Ms. L, if that's what you're asking. I have the utmost respect for her, she's a good woman.

*leans back in his chair, defensively raising his hands* Hey, I was just asking. Wanted to know if there was anything *special* that I needed to know. You never know how much of the stories are true or not.

What stories?

You know, lonely divorcees in the valley. You're over here talking about "just you and her... Alone at night..."

*glare intensifies, until Declan drops it* But yes, there will be times that she will need to be driven, or the very least followed, home. Not every night, just if you notice that she's not her best, maybe a bit tired or maybe a bit scrambled. She's a ripe target for harm, especially alone at night. All we need is some jackass to hold her up for money, or worse, kidnap her and hold her for ransom.

Okay, yeah, that does sound more grounded and realistic. Sorry, about--

*brushes it off* Yeah, drop it. You're young yet, just don't let any of your fantasies get the better of you. You're there to do a job.

*Nods, with all sincerity* Yes, sir. *taps the bar and slides off his stool to leave*

*pulls towel from his shoulder and goes back to drying glasses* Oh, I do need to give you a head's up though.

*stops abruptly and hangs back, hesitantly* About...?

Ms. L has been seeing a guy.

Okay.....

Normally, I wouldn't say anything. It's none of our business. He's a good guy...mostly...and he does treat her well. But....

But what?

Well, one, there was a big long history with him and...Mr. Larusso.

Oh, okay. Is Mr. Larusso going to be around a lot?

No, not really. He hasn't been around for a while, actually. I honestly don't even know if he knows that Ms. L is with Lawrence.

Okay, then why--

Well, I said Ms. L took the divorce hard--

Yeah...

--and then ends up with Lawrence, her ex husband's arch enemy--

Wait, what?!

*sighs, and puts the dry glass up* yeah, it's a long story. Be around long enough and you'll get the details, just don't talk to @jerseysanswertogodamongidiots about it, he's still not all that cooled down about it. He and Lawrence tend to get into..."arguments", whenever they're in the same room.

Wait...Louie Laru--he's her--

Cousin-in-law, yeah. Don't try to think about it. Things have been a bit crazy the last couple years. Ever since Lawrence's car came in to get serviced, in fact. I was working that night, I should know.

Wow, okay!

Yeah.

So anything I should know about this Lawrence guy, if he turns up at night?

Like I said, he's more or less a good guy. He's not much of a talker, but I can tell, he's crazy about Ms. L and would do just about anything for her, but--

But... What?

There is a bit of an age gap, he's about *squints* 10 years her senior, and well--

Morgan, come on, well what? Is he some rich mafioso or something? Does he have a mob of goons, ready to pounce on me if I make a pass on Ms. L or something?

Nnnooooo. Just--let me put it this way....you kinda look a lot like he did when he was your age.

Ahhhh. So, probably shouldn't be trying to flirt with the Boss for brownie points, got it! *tilts head and salutes with two fingers*

Yeah, and the big drama between him and Mr. Larusso goes way back to their high school karate tournament, so--

Wait, what?! You're warning me about a guy that's still going on about his high school karate days?!

Hey, I know you're too young to remember, hell, I'm almost too young, but back in the 80s karate here in the valley, was like football in Texas.

*chuckles* Texas, huh? That's funny. So, you're saying that Ms. L has hooked up with the Valley's answer to Al Bundy?!

*rolls eyes and goes back to drying glasses* well, both made the finals and there's been an argument for the last 30 years about if the win was legal or not.

Okay, since you said Ms. L kids are under 16, I don't think I have to worry, about getting my head bashed in by a wall, railing or a door.

Very funny.

Hey, I heard you, no brownie point flirting, okay? I think I'm good now. Anything else? Gotta grab some grub before my shift.

Yeah, Lawrence won't be around every night. He's got his own business a couple hours away, so he only comes into town every couple weeks. Just wanted to let you know what you're walking into.

Copy that, boss.

[msfbgraves]

I completely agree on the take that Johnny working at LaRusso Auto feels unearned, but consider this:

Amanda needs to take care of her girlfriend somehow, OK?

I like the theory that Carmen is as much of a disaster human as Johnny, and now with her disaster lovely having gotten herself pregnant by the family pet - because make no mistake, that's what Johnny Lawrence is to Amanda - Amanda has taken care of things behind the scenes, using Daniel as a smokescreen as she always does.

[taughtdefense]

to be completely blunt, you have no idea why mr. larusso decided to make such a big deal out of this specific anniversary milestone. eighteen years, not twenty.

or maybe it’s your eldritch detachment speaking.

it isn’t that you don’t understand the significance of the moment. you recognize why they’re here, why it matters to them. eighteen years of larusso auto—a testament to years of work, to the relationships built along the way. but for you, it feels distant. abstract. the weight of it doesn’t quite settle in your bones the way it does for everyone else.

this isn’t new. you’ve always experienced the world differently. emotions don’t come to you in the same way—not unless they’re amplified into something overwhelming. sentimentality, nostalgia, human traditions like this—they register, but they don’t stick.

(the only exception you can think of is the post-engagement party you held at your apartment, but you’re definitely biased.)

so instead of focusing on the sea of unfamiliar people outside of your friends & family, instead of letting yourself get lost in the meaning of it like everyone else, you anchor yourself in something tangible.

your fingers weave through robby’s hair, absently twisting the strands around your fingertips. his hair is soft, freshly washed, & the light catches in it, bringing out hints of gold among the brown—just like the glint of your wedding rings. yours. tory’s. sam’s. miguel’s. robby’s.

pretty husband. the thought is automatic, idle, but your usually chaotic inner voice is quieter than expected. not giddy. not thrilled. just… there.

you hold your champagne glass in the other hand, its cool weight grounding—something solid to focus on. something real.

this isn’t about miyagi-do or karate. this is about larusso auto—the thing that keeps his family afloat. the thing that makes them feel safe.

(even if it has always been a known fact. the larusso family let you into their home.)

technically, you’re still getting used to it. belonging. feeling… human.

this is the first lifetime you’ve ever let yourself pretend. you liked to think you were doing okay—until your secret got out, &—

harper’s laughter cuts through the noise, snapping you back to the present.

mr. larusso has transformed larusso auto for the event. the entire lot is decorated with warm lights, balloons, & a long buffet table stretches across the back with food that is probably too fancy for a celebration that is, at its core, about selling cars. but it’s not just about the food or the speeches—it’s about the people. everywhere you look, there are familiar faces.

chase is deep in conversation with savannah & a clearly amused nova, his & savannah’s body language almost identical as they dissect some strategy-based discussion—probably something that has absolutely nothing to do with cars or parties. seth is animatedly talking with scarlett, his glass of soda perched on the table nearby, & if the wild gestures are anything to go by, they’re either arguing or passionately agreeing on something ridiculous.

nearby, rowan & alison quietly observe, the twins sharp-eyed & visibly amused, while cosima & paze float between conversations, completely at ease.

calla stands right next to chase, her presence grounding him in a way that is obvious if you know them. she doesn’t say much, but she doesn’t have to.

chase & calla don’t know that you know. you find that amusing.

henry & harper are gathering a small audience, talking excitedly about something that is probably at least sixty percent exaggeration. you catch snippets of words—"dad test-drove a ferrari," "grandpa johnny almost wrecked a car," & "grandpa daniel made the best sale of his life, but mom was the real closer."

johnny stands next to mr. larusso, a rare, relaxed grin on his face as he takes in the celebration—like, for once, he’s actually enjoying himself. your mom & dad, on the other hand, are absolutely thriving. wade has already hijacked the catering staff’s job & is walking around with a tray of appetizers like some kind of chaotic, unofficial host. vanessa is mingling effortlessly, somehow making everyone feel like they’ve known her for years.

tory stands with miguel, a glass of champagne in hand, her eyes sweeping the party with the careful attention of someone who never fully relaxes in large crowds. sam stands next to your husband & wife, while miguel rolls his eyes at something tory has just muttered—but there’s no real heat to it. if anything, tory looks smug, her smirk sharp as she bumps her shoulder against sam’s, then laughs lightly at miguel’s undoubtedly sarcastic response, judging by the emotions you can sense coming from him. whatever she said, it must have been worth it.

sophie stands by sam’s side, exchanging looks with her, miguel, & the rest of their in-laws every time something ridiculous happens—which is often.

amanda moves through the crowd like she’s hosting a high-class gala instead of a dealership party, greeting people with practiced ease. anthony hovers near her, looking half-engaged in a conversation with one of mr. larusso’s employees.

stef & dami linger near the buffet table, half-listening to the conversations around them. dami, your twin, catches your eye for half a second, offering the smallest nod—a silent check-in, her hand intertwined with stef’s. they’re used to your detachment, but dami always notices when it starts to creep too deep, her grip on stef’s hand tightening just slightly.

near them, logan & taip hover, locked in quiet conversation. as expected, taip looks vaguely unimpressed with the whole event, arms crossed, his expression somewhere between bored & entertained. you sharpen your hearing just in time to catch him mutter something under his breath. whatever he says earns a sharp glance from dami—but it only makes taip’s smirk widen.

a little farther off, jason & selena are caught up in their own quiet conversation, not exactly avoiding the crowd but not seeking it out either. jason watches everything carefully, scanning the party the way he always does—like he’s mapping out every possible outcome before it happens.

bobby is chatting with deanna, kevin, johnny & carmen, & you can hear him saying something about how he never thought the two of them would actually be functional adults.

& you? you are here. watching all of it unfold. & for once, instead of feeling like a bystander, you let yourself just exist in it.

the sound of glass being tapped cuts through the low hum of conversation, & you glance up to see mr. larusso standing near the center of the gathering space, a warm smile on his face. the room naturally shifts, people gravitating toward him, forming a loose but attentive crowd. you don’t move, content where you are, standing close to @taughtpain. you've barely left his side since you got to the dealership. & ever since barcelona—

your body is practically pressed against his, your fingers absently twisting the ends of his hair around your fingertips as you sip from your glass of champagne.

when robby moves to stand next to johnny & sam, you follow without thinking, slotting yourself between your wife & husband without hesitation. not wanting to be apart from him. never again.

you don’t even realize how focused you are on his hair again until tory shifts slightly, her heels clicking against the floor as she steps closer, leaning into miguel without a word.

mr. larusso taps his glass again, waiting for the last few murmurs of conversation to settle before speaking.

"everyone! i just wanna thank you all for being here with us tonight. we are so lucky to be surrounded by friends & family. & the family that we have chosen, the larusso auto family."

there’s a brief pause as he glances around the room, his smile warm, genuine.

"you know, a family means that we love & support each other no matter what, & that we can be proud of every step forward we’ve taken together. & even after eighteen incredible years, there’s still so much ahead of us."

he exhales, shaking his head slightly, a small chuckle escaping him.

"when i opened this place, i had no idea what i was doing," he admits with a laugh. "i thought, 'hey, i like cars. i know how to sell them. how hard can it be?'"

"truth is, i had no real experience running a business. i worked at a dealership & used karate wisdom to connect with customers—turns out, that made me a great salesman. after that, i started buying & selling used cars on my own, built up a business, got a loan for a lot, & just kept building. it was a risk, but i believed in it."

the gathered crowd chuckles, a few people shaking their heads knowingly.

"turns out, running a business isn’t just about selling cars. it’s about people. the relationships you build. the trust you earn. in the early days of this business, things were pretty uncertain. we knew we were taking a risk. we had no idea if we’d be well-received. but we built something of our own. we trusted each other. we trusted that it would all work out okay because we had each other."

his gaze moves across the crowd, landing on different people—amanda, anthony, sam, his employees, his friends.

"so thank you to everyone in our family, old & new. here’s to the next step forward."

you should be paying attention, should be engaged in the moment like everyone else.

you're mechanical as you raise your glass, toasting to larusso auto & to each other, clinking glasses. miguel grins widely as he taps his glass against robby’s, murmuring a soft "i love you" under his breath, like it’s second nature. tory smirks as she lifts hers with effortless confidence, her gaze flicking between you & miguel, something knowing in her expression.

"try to look like you’re actually enjoying yourself," she teases, knocking her glass lightly against yours. "you’re making the rest of us look bad."

miguel huffs a quiet laugh, nudging your side before taking a sip. "yeah, babe, this is kind of a big deal. at least pretend to be impressed."

you hum noncommittally, but their presence is enough to keep you here, tethered. tory’s sharp amusement, miguel’s quiet warmth—two different kinds of grounding, but both equally real.

but your mind starts to slip.

your fingers slow against robby’s hair as your thoughts drift, pulling you somewhere else—barcelona.

it sits like a weight in your chest, heavy & unavoidable. kwon is dead. you watched him die. you felt the blade slice into you just moments before he caused his own death fighting axel, & the pain—sharp, tearing, unforgettable—still lingers like it’s hiding beneath your skin, waiting to come back.

the doctors in barcelona said you were lucky. the blade had missed anything vital. you had been stabilized quickly. the blood loss was extreme, & by some miraculous stroke of luck—read: medical intervention mixed with eldritch healing—you were resurrected on the operating room table.

you would heal. you would walk away.

but you remember waking up in that hospital bed, the sterile lights blurring at the edges of your vision, the ache in your body drowned out by something worse—the realization that you had come that close again.

third time. third death. third chance.

(this is your last fucking chance, ethan third.)

& what the hell are you supposed to do with it?

[praetoravila]

INTRODUCTION POST

Jackson “Jack” Keene:

Faceclaim: Noah Jupe (Child!Jack), Dylan Everett (Teen!Jack)

Age: 15 (s1), 16 (s2), 17 (s3&4), 18 (s5&6)

Birthdate: February 4, 2002

Family: Johnathan “Johnny” Lawrence (Biological father), Shannon Keene (Biological mother), Robert “Robby” Keene (Twin brother)

Affilations: Miyagi-Do Karate, Eagle Fang Karate (Formerly), LaRusso Auto Group (Formerly), Cobra Kai Dojo (Formerly), West Valley High School (Student)

Personality: The brainiac to Robby’s brawn, Jack has always been a gifted child. While his brother was getting involved with the wrong crowd, Jack found himself burying himself into his schoolwork, viewing it as an opportunity for him to make a better life for himself. His loyalty and love for his brother however made it so that Jack often found himself digging Robby out of whatever scheme his twin had cooked up - something that always ended up biting him in the ass. Jack’s undiagnosed ADHD and severe anger issues didn’t help him with that either, resulting in a fight that leads to him getting kicked out of school on the same day that his brother gets kicked out as well.

Relationships: Samantha “Sam” LaRusso (Girlfriend, s2-6), Robert “Robby” Keene (Best Friend and Twin Brother), Miguel Diaz (Best Friend, former Rival), Eli “Hawk” Moskowitz (Friend), Victoria “Tory” Nichols (Friend, basically his sister in law) and the remaining cast of Cobra Kai (Friends)

Theme Song: You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid by The Offspring

Favourite Colour: Cherry Red

Favourite Smell: Wood-chips and Sea Salt

Favourite Memory: Pre Canon, Jack’s favourite memory is his and Robby’s 8th birthday. Shannon’s boyfriend at the time took the two boys to the beach for the day and let them spend the day there before buying them ice cream for dinner. Canonwise, his favourite memory is winning the All Valley in s4, as well as going to Prom with Sam in s4 before the fight begins between Sam and Tory.

Aesthetic:

Playlist:

taglist: @raging-violets @ceruleanmusings @nolanhollogay @outerspacecarryon @naquey @rose-of-oz @bibaybe @kendelias @happinessismagicc

[crimsonblackrose]

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Johnny and Robby training is a delight. TORY!

I spot Chozen. So what he went back to Okinawa, went back to work at his own dojo and then as soon as the ST was back on he flew back?

We're hosting the ST in the Valley? Why? Daniel if you got to pick the location and Silver was going to foot the bill, why didn't you pick anywhere else????

Gunther I'm so sorry. "Conclude without any drama" cues the All-Valley committee instantly arguing. Though I do love that he literally fought Daryl to be master of ceremony. Aw Chozen is gardening and growing carrots. AYEEE a TKK2 reference! I love that the mail delivery folks just come out back to the garden. How much you want to bet it's from Kumiko and he's going back? Literally the same lines as TKK2. Love it. You know what, good for her for loving Chozen as a friend. Daniel don't ruin your date with Amanda to babysit Chozen. He's fine. Or like call Johnny and Carmen to babysit. Or heck, Rosa. Rosa and Chozen would be an amazing combo. Poor Amanda and her date. Lol dragging chozen on their date works too I guess.

Omg. Laura. Holy shit. That's kind of badass. Got a flat tire and then got herself to the hospital on roller skates is...just wow.

Rosa omg. Bastarda. Omg. Aww are the kids being sensei's today? How cute. Also terrifying. I mean I think when it comes to training they all lean a little Johnny-esq. I get that Tory isn't going to want to put the Cobra Kai gi back on but to just give up is very not her. Aha! See there were people from the red carpet that I was like who the heck is that and now I know. Moon's mom and Shannon's new boyfriend are two of them. This is...awkward. Moon has an older sibling named Sage. BOBBY!!! I don't know why but suddenly I'm getting intense deja vu. Bobby having a threesome after the 83 tournament is not something I expected to learn. Tonya and Lorraine.

Is that Hal?

Also I like the turquoise color for Hawk. Aw getting to be a generated version of himself had to have been fun for Axel's actor. I love that Amanda isn't focused on the awfulness of Winnie and Chozen but planning how to keep her daughter from leaving. Of course Winnie likes trash reality TV. Johnny omg

Okay I love that he took a cooking class.

They wrap the measuring tape around your neck like that? No way.

Also this shirt is reminiscent of Daniel's prom powder blue suit. Tory those were some badass moves.

How much did this cost Johnny? Also now that he had to blow up balloons for LaRusso auto he's using that skill at home lol. Kids balloons are now going to be part of his decorating and themes. Aww he even got Laura's ring from Sid. Rosa looks so happy. She does really love Johnny. I also love that Rosa recanted her pressure because she saw how much work Johnny put into everything. I do really love their little family.

Of course baby time. I appreciate that Johnny blew out all the candles before leaving but forgot to tell the musicians to go home. Miguel's channeling his inner Johnny.

[merv606]

I would say he projected onto Tory, not empathized, because if he had empathy he would have understood that was not what she needed.

If he had any self reflection he would know that fighting it out, has also never done him any favours.

Love everyone taking about Daniel’s favouritism towards his kids when Johnny literally whispered in Mike’s ear the entire time about Devon and even fought him so she could have a shot.

That’s cool though.

Larusso auto - Johnny we know is someone who can dish it out but can’t take it. Not talking about physical fights where he constantly has his ass handed to him.

But he is so obsessed with getting respect, having done nothing AT all to deserve it (like Robby forgiving him cough cough) but then doesn’t respect anyone else.

He always acts like he’s owed so much and why?! He doesn’t even do the bare minimum.

Daniel gave him a job so he could have a steady paycheque so he could get a house for his family - once again having someone else solve his problem.

Even though his family’s needs depend on this job he throws a temper tantrum because he feels slighted.

Even though he did the exact same thing to Daniel about training the day before.

I think this sums up Johnny. The part where he tells Daniel he’s handling it (referring the fight) then proceeds to stand there and do absolutely nothing except make the situation worse.

I think overall I’m just confused about Johnny’s arc this season. He had some big moments of growth, but then completely regressed. He inadvertently led Tory and Sam to talk things out, but he also inadvertently pushed Devon to poison Kenny. He bulldozed Daniel and took over training, and then got upset when Daniel took over training the next day like Johnny literally told him to. He tried to stage a coup at Larusso autos and jeopardized the steady job he only got to take care of his family. He understandably empathized with Tory over her mother’s death, but he showed zero self reflection with the fact that “fighting it out” following his own mother’s death is precisely what imploded his entire life. And this is all consistent with the character over the last 6 seasons, but man do I just wish that in the final season they would actually let him grow and escape the narrative they’ve trapped him in