#oscar x davey

[reineyday]

this is gonna be extremely niche but i cant stop thinking about oscar delancey/davey jacobs as a ship (it's the "understanding each other bc they both would do anything for their lil brothers" trope for me) lmao hear me out:

i occasionally see those posts that frame the delancey brothers as the kind of villain characters that are villains bc they're looking out for each other (which i love btw cuz i love complicated contexts); working for wiesel bc their dad is shitty and that's why they were all for beating up the trolley workers etc etc

anyways, so that's the kind of oscar delancey im working with: he's in it bc he's angry at his dad and the world and he's looking out for his brother. btw im using the livesies versions of them! (height difference hehe)

also i've noticed that he's the less aggressive brother? morris is the one that usually gets in the newsies' faces and spouts derogatory language; oscar's the one who stands back more. just works for him in this context.

davey's a new newsie and he catches oscar's eye bc he's cute and is smart (and oscar is not v smart and educated). in newsies 2017 he actually kind of gives davey's back a once over after davey takes his papers lol so you can construe something from there too.

he gets embarrassed for being called out on not counting properly (he was distracted okay)

he's in this position where he knows it's not great to beat on other people but anything is better than getting beat on, and he's doing this so he and his brother can stay out of the house, but he doesnt actually love how morris gets aggressive like that--it's so much like their father.

(morris obviously has issues there too, they just manifest more in the direction of "well this is the lot that's been drawn for my life so why should i be anything else? my father was so shitty, im just gonna turn into him eventually anyways" sort of mentality :( which is a good starting point for one of those mike faist morris fics where he ends up becoming a newsie to support himself differently lol but this is livesies and this hypothetical fic is about oscar anyways)

oscar feels trapped where he is, and he isnt happy, and he's sure there's more to life than beating on other people--especially when they're just kids like him--but he doesnt see a way out that doesnt end in him and morris both getting the worse end of the stick, or separated or something. and he'd never forgive himself if he got separated from morris.

then comes in the cute boy with the tiny brother (and he thinks about how morris used to be smaller than him too), and the cute boy starts a strike to protest their working conditions and he kind of actually... really admires it? but doesnt want to admit it bc theyre on opposite sides and oscar doesnt want to risk the good parts of his life rn, even if they're kinda meagre emotionally--he and his brother have clean clothes and food on the table and their dad's down for the count for a while, ain't no way he's risking that.

so canon happens like it does, and the newsies win, and the delanceys find themselves once more backing up wiesel and helping count the newspapers to give to the newsies for the day and that's where their story really starts, because all the newsies obviously hate him and his brother and oscar hates most of them too but goddamn it he just cant look away from this davey guy

also might be interesting to play with the idea that the delanceys actually live close to where the jacobs live and oscar recognizes him because he always saw davey and les leave for school in the mornings as he was coming back from distributing papes to the newsies

i dont actually know how theyd start seeing eye-to-eye, esp since davey being willing to give oscar even a second of his day seems like a huge hurdle to jump over.

maybe davey's about to get beat up and oscar intervenes against his better judgement, and davey feels obligated to thank him somehow even if oscar doesn't want him to--even thinks it's a bad idea.

maybe after the newsboy strike, the delanceys' prospects get worse bc after the governer steps in, everyone that was after the newsies suddenly gets a bad rap and money starts to dry up, and davey spots oscar giving morris most of his lunch ("c'mon, mo, you're bigger 'an me anyways. ya need ta eat somethin'.") and suddenly davey finds himself empathizing, and very suddenly quite curious about what their deal is anyways. (oh look another opportunity to make morris a newsie)

maybe oscar actually cant read very well and the newsies, most of whom are actually literate enough to read headlines, get news of this and make fun of him every morning about it, and at first it feels vindicating, but then davey starts to feel bad about it.

probably the last straw is when morris actually makes fun of him too (idk maybe morris was able to go to school longer cuz oscar was actually a newsie himself over in queens or brooklyn or something, when he was much younger, when their dad was still mostly decent but their family was poorer)--anyways, morris "teases" in the way siblings do sometimes when they dont realize theyre poking at a tender spot, and that's about it for oscar, and idk if he has meltdown or just quietly implodes, but davey picks up on it and feels bad enough about it that he offers to teach oscar how to read.

which, wouldnt it be interesting if somehow oscar and spot had been friends growing up, maybe sold together as the youngest newsies in brooklyn, but spot never realizes oscar delancey is him cuz he only ever hears about the delancey brothers from race (and jack), and spot only ever knew oscar by his newsie nickname? and his selling buddy moved away a while ago, and he's always been a little concerned cuz in the months before he moved, more and more bruises appeared on his skin, and once spot tried to convince him to run away and stay at the lodging full-time with the rest of the boys, but the kid refused cuz he needed to stay for his kid brother who doesnt know any better... anyways, spot realizing theyre the same guy could be a (sprace) subplot lol.

and then obviously they get to know each other better and davey helps oscar feel not-so-trapped anymore and maybe the newsies end up reluctantly and begrudgingly adopting the delanceys (after a real apology or two or twenty to crutchie, of course, who always got the worst of it from them) and maybe morris comes to realize how much like his father he's become and doesnt want that for himself, and also sees just how misaligned his and oscars goals actually are and idk they all become better and oscar and davey have a relationship that's hard-won but wirth everything

anyways yeah, i do think they'd be an interesting ship lol. oscar/davey!

[military-newsboys]

Oscar: It's not natural for women to Write.

Katherine: It's not natural for someone to be as stupid as he is tall, and yet there you stand.

[daveyfvckingjacobs]

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[newsiesficchallenges]

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[orcaofmyheart99]

Am I Gay?

Jack always felt a little different, even though he couldn't quite put his finger on it. After Jack met Davey though, his whole world changed. Something just clicked. 

“This is my brother Davey” Les introduced his older brother. 

Jack stared at the taller boy, with kind, brown eyes who was dressed impeccably. There was something about the pressed shirt, clean shoes and tie tucked into the boy’s vest.

“Nice to meet you Davey” Jack greeted him with his usual careless bravado, trying not to let the butterflies in his stomach take over. No one had ever made him feel this way. Not even Kathrine. Jack was both afraid and excited about this new feeling. The best way he would describe it was like seeing snow on Christmas Eve. After selling papers with Davey and Les, Jack was even more certain about his emotions towards Davey. 

After getting back to the newsie’s group house, Jack logged onto the internet to try and find out what was going on with him. He always had assumed he was straight but Davey was making him question everything. This was the first time he had ever considered another boy cute. This was the first time another person had thrown him off his usual confidence The very first thing Jack searched for was “am I gay quiz?” He took the quiz, unsure what the outcome would be. The quiz said he was more likely gay than straight. The next quiz Jack took was “Am I bisexual?” The answer was most definitely yes to this one. After the two quizzes, Jack read some articles about queer identity. If he was gay or bi he thought he should know more about those identities. As Jack was closing the tabs on the laptop, Race suddenly came bursting into the room. Before Jack could slam the computer shut, Race caught a glimpse of what Jack had been looking at. Jack was flustered but tried to remain composed.

“Is there something you need Race?”

Race just stood there, not knowing what to say. 

“Umm, well I did. But now I forget. Why were you looking at that stuff?” Race asked with an inquisitive face.

“No reason. Just bored is all. Anyways I should head to bed. Early morning. Papes won’t sell themselves.”

“Yea I’m sure the papes need all the help they can get. Especially from Davey.”

Jack almost dropped his computer that he was putting away.

Race smirked.

“I don’t know what you mean,” Jack said, trying to hide his blushing.

“Yeah, you do. I mean you were making total heart eyes at Davey today. You could barely muster anything to say to him.”

Jack looked up at Race.

“Was it really that obvious?” He asked, concerned.

“Well, I noticed. And some of the other’s probably. And maybe Davey. But it is good that you are trying to find out your identity.”

Jack nodded

“Just don’t say anything to the others or Davey?”

“Of course not Jack! If you need to talk about anything I am here. Oh and what I was going to tell you was that Spot has been catfishing the Delancy brothers.”

Jack laughed at this.

The next day, the headline was once again about the writers and actors strike. It seemed like it had been going on for far too long. There seemed to be no end in sight. The producers and studio exec seemed happy to just wait out their workers. Which was something not even a certain demon would think of or approve of. 

As everyone was pairing up, Race casually told Les that he could tag along with him and Spot. Les was excited about this opportunity. 

Race winked at Jack, causing Jack to blush.

“Ok, well it looks like Davey and Jack have to team up then. Don’t worry us and Les won’t get into too much trouble.” Race said, smiling at Davey.

Davey seemed alright with this and he and Jack went off to sell some papes. Jack was quiet which was very strange for him. Somehow just being in Davey’s presence was enough to cause him to go completely silent. Davey, who was himself pretty introverted, didn't start any conversation. It was nice just sharing a peaceful walk. Upon reaching their corner, Jack began talking to the strangers on the street, hustling them. Davey watched him work, taking mental notes on how Jack approached everyone differently. Jack was flirting with an older woman, attempting to get her to purchase a pape. Davey felt a little bit of jealousy rise in him. He quickly shook it off. Telling himself that Jack was not interested in men. The other boys had made it pretty clear that Jack was very much a ladies man. The woman bought the newspaper and walked away grinning. After about half an hour, Jack and Davey headed back to meet up with the others. Everyone went out for dinner to Jacobi’s deli. Race made sure Davey and Jack sat across from each other. Jack was feeling worn out. Trying to keep his composure around Davey was exhausting. He hungrily dug into his sandwich and chips. Trying not to make eye contact with Davey. Les and Davey started to head back home to see their folks. Before they could make it too far Race said out loud to Jack 

“So how was selling papes with him? It was better than those stupid quizzes, right?” 

“What quizzes?” Davey asked.

Race started stumbling on his words. He said something to the effect “spot needs me” and ran off leaving Jack completely humiliated. 

Jack could either lie to Davey or come clean. He decided to do the second, knowing that it was a matter of time before the others would hear of his crush on Davey and he didn’t want Davey to hear it from anyone but himself. 

“I have been feeling kinda off my game. I just took some quizzes last night and Race kinda walked in on me.” Jack said, looking at the ground. 

Davey raised his eyebrows. 

“Nothing super weird or anything” Jack added hurriedly. 

“I just ummm. Here is the thing Davey. I thought I was straight but after meeting you yesterday. I know we have only known each other for two days and it seems strange that after just meeting someone you question your whole identity, but that is what you made me do. Fact is, no girl has made me feel the way you do. I don’t really know how to explain it. It’s like this warm strange feeling. Like when I am around you, everything is going to be ok. I don’t know if you feel the same way or nothing…” Jack said trailing off, wishing he could just disappear into the setting sun.

Davey walked closer to Jack.

“Of course I feel the same way. I was really worried that you might not like me. I felt some immediate pull towards you. I can’t quite put my fingers on it, but there is something about you Jack Kelly that I loved the moment I met you” Davey replied.

There was a mutual sigh between them. Both felt immense relief.

Davey gently took Jack’s hands.

“How about we go on a proper date tomorrow? After selling papes? There is a nice deli near my house we can go. Maybe go have a picnic in the park?”

“That sounds great Davey” Jack said grinning.

They parted ways, happy to know that they had found the one person who truly made everything alright.

[bisexualbumblebee-writes]

Carrying the Banner Masterlist

Albert DaSilva x Gemma Hayes | Davey Jacobs x Lucy Larkin | Oscar Delancey x Hilda Beckett | Spot Conlon x Quinn

✨Completed✨

Starting note

Chapter 1- Strike (Albert x Gemma)

Chapter 2- Songbird (Oscar x Hilda)

Chapter 3- The Attack (Albert x Gemma)

Chapter 4- Safety (Davey x Lucy)

Chapter 5- Caged Songbird (Oscar x Hilda)

Chapter 6- I Never Planned On You (Spot x Quinn)

Chapter 7- The Rally (Albert x Gemma)

Chapter 8- Night at the Theater (Davey x Lucy)

Chapter 9- Thunderstorms (Oscar x Hilda)

Chapter 10- Jailbreak (Spot x Quinn)

Chapter 11- A Moment Alone (Albert x Gemma)

Chapter 12- Once and for All (Davey x Lucy)

Chapter 13- Morning in Staten (Spot x Quinn)

Chapter 14- Hearts in Sync (Oscar x Hilda)

Chapter 15- New Memories (Albert x Gemma)

Chapter 16- Birthday Surprise (Davey x Lucy)

Chapter 17- Good Changes (Spot x Quinn)

Chapter 18- Dancing in the Rain (Oscar x Hilda)

[newmsies]

Abt oscavey

I love this ship, its like s teir for me. So i was wondering what you see the dynamic between Oscar and Davey being? also i would like to know if its 92sies exclusive or not, thanks!!

i love this ship too, I've just never had a reason to talk about it until i put it in that oscar ship post! yes it is 92sies exclusive, I'm not sure exactly why this is but i can't really see it with livesies, aroace Oscar for that one! and with the dynamic, i don't know exactly what dynamic i see them as, there are so many that could work. The only dynamic i refuse to see them as it enemies to lovers, the only reason that doesn't work is 92sies David has a good reason to hate Oscar, if he hates him there's no convincing him to stop and no reason to convince him. but other than that I'm willing to try things along the lines of sassy rivals (secretly together), pissed all the time and mellow/pissed but secretly soft and mellow but secretly a sociopath, and then i think my personal favourite for most ships, tall and terrifying with tiny and trying their best to be scary 😊

EDIT: I FORGOT TO ADD, THERE ARE OTHER SHIP DYNAMICS I LIKE, I JUST CAN'T THINK OF ANY RIGHT NOW SORRYYY!! 😭

[bigmack2go]

I dont think we talk enough about how almost all the newsie shipnames are actual words!! Like I actually fucking just love that so much

It makes me so happy

A list -not all are included and i dont ship them all but they exist and yeah…-:

Jelly (david jacobs x jack kelly) (aka javid/javey)

Space (spot conlon x racetrack higgins) (aka sprace/cock😒/hinlon)

Blush (kid blink x mush mayers)

Jackpot (Jack Kelly x Spot conlon)

Redfinch (albert dasilva x finch whateverhislastnameis)

Rally (Racetrack higgins x jack kelly)

Jam (Katherine pulitzer x sarah jacobs) (aka karah/newsbians/satherine)

Purple (Ractrack higgins x spot conlon x albert dasilva) (aka Spralbert/robot/ralbot)

Robot (also racetrack higgins x Albert dasilva x spot Conlon) (aka spralbert/ralbot/purple)

Crack (crutchy morris x jack kelly)

Joy (tommy boy x jojo de la guerra)

Joke (jojo dela guerra x ike)

Lovebird (romeo lastnamesareoverrated x finch whateverhislastnameis)

Sponge (spot conlon x crutchie morris

Dutch (david jacobs x crutchie morris)

Itch (itey x snitch) (aka snitey)

Crunch (crutchie morris x finch whateverhislastnameis) (aka crockedbird)

Rave (racetrack higgins x david jacobs)

Bell (buttons davenport x elmer kasvrac) (aka blume/belmer/belmeruttons)

Blume (buttons davenprt x elmer kasvrac) (aka bell/belmer/belmeruttons, aka butter)

Dill (darcy reid x bill hearst)

(Idk why but ialmost wrote „darcy hearst and bill pullitzer“ than realized what i did and full on confidently wrote „billy elliot“ instead of bill hearst)

Smile (snipe wah x smalls lastnamewho)

Hike (Ike reed x hotshot hotshot)

Buttery (??) (Bumlets definitelyhasalastname x skittery skeedattle)

Smelly (smalls lastnamewho x jack kelly)

Soundtrack (Racetrack higgins x albert da silva) (aka ralbert)

Dove- (Davey Jacobs x Oscar Delancy)

Butter (buttons davenprt x elmer kasvrac) (aka bell/belmer/belmeruttons, aka blume)

besheet?? (dutchie and specs (apperantly))

Butterfly (skittery skeedattle x bumlets definitelyhasalastname x swifty fan) (aka bumswiftery)

Bitch (finch whateverhislastnameis x buttons davenport) (aka binch)

Decs (dutchy dutchdutch x specs cantseelol)

Hotspot (Hotshot Hotshot x Spot Conlon)

Oh and bonus:

Fireball (Flames Krocki x Tic hasalastname™️)

Matches (Marbles x Crutchie Morris) @icarusdiesatdawn

[amoreva]

omg I saw your post referencing newsies... and (1992sies or broadway idc, whatever u want) with (whoever you choose bc I only saw u talking about Jack and I'm not really sure [I don't care I'm just starved of newsies content]) and they're helping reader become a newsie, showing them spots to sell at, helping them use their voice and be louder etc etc

ignore if you don't wanna do this, no pressure! and thank you if you do!!

RUBS RIGHT OFF

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pairing: newsies x platonic!reader

summary: in which, you are introduced to the ropes and strings of being a newsie (it’s a little harder than you expect)

warnings: swearing, fluff, self-doubt

a/n: missed writing for newsies, sorry if it is a little short.

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“Now listen, with that cute mug of yours, you’ll be selling papes like a pro.” Jack Kelly, the infamous leader of the Manhattan Newsies, promised you. Your new (old) shoes slapping the New York concrete as you walked side by side by the leader, gripping your newspaper bag.

“Cute mug?” You questioned.

“It’s an expression!” Race ran by. A shit-eating grin on his face. A hand on his newsie cap, the other gripping a cap that wasn’t his.

Albert ran by you. His auburn hair unkept. He didn’t have time to brush it because he woke up late, “Racer! You get back here. When I catch your ass—”

A small laugh escaped you as Albert chased Race in front of the circulation gate. It was amusing how close everyone seemed to be, yet a small feeling told you you won’t every be able to achieve that closeness.

You washed up in the Manhattan Newsies Lodging House by chance. “Selective amnesia.” Race commented when you only told a few things about yourself. It was by choice.

Jack shook his head with a breathy chuckle escaping his lips. “He’s not wrong.” He referred to Race’s words. “But it’ll be tough even with a cute mug.”

“Bad business?” You asked and looked up at Jack. Your gray newsie cap covering your full view of the so-called leader.

“Nah, today is great business. We get real good cash when everyone is out on lunch and stuff.” Jack reassured and pat your shoulder. “It’s the boredom you gotta’ get used too.”

“And them.” Davey gestured to two boys. They looked a little older than the newsies, but not too old.

The Delancey Brothers. Barely making enough money to get nicer clothes than the newsies. Even if they made money through not so morally good ways. It was evident with the shiny brass knuckles in Oscar’s pocket.

“They won’t bother you.” Jack reassured with a steady smile.

You watched as Jack gave the brothers a run for their money. A couple of this and that’s and the brothers were hot on Jack’s tail, until Mr. Wiesel said something. It was effective with taking the attention off of you, the fresh meat.

Morris only shoved the stack of papers into yours chest, grumbling nonsense.

Sweat trickled down your back, New York’s beamed sun cooked you alive. You felt like you were rolled your sleeves up for the umpteenth time. Jack had to be as warm, if not warmer, but the boy didn’t show it. The two of you had been out here for god knows how long. Your voice hoarse from shouting fake headlines.

Or “shouting” as Jack put it. He thought you could be louder. With your cute mug and the creative headlines you’ve been “shouting”—he thought you could sell fifty papers a day.

“C’mon.” He encouraged. “Miss Medda would say you gotta project. Shout it so the whole city could here the news of…hundreds swimming in an enclosure to live!”

A new aquarium opened up.

You were exhausted, fanning yourself with a folded up newspaper. The heat was unbearable. “Jackie boy!” Race slung and arm around your shoulders. Crutchie in tow. A grin on his face. “Journalist, 10 o’clock, around the corner.”

Race and Crutchie quickly steered you away as Jack when to see his girlfriend. Race may have lied, but it was all in good cause.

To save you from the brutality of work.

It wasn’t that Jack wasn’t a good mentor. Quite the opposite, but some of his selling spots were less than ideal—paired with his natural talent to sell papers quickly, he really could sell anywhere.

Race and Crutchie show you the best selling spots that some of the other boys have already snagged up. They didn’t mind sharing for a day though.

“No wonder why you have most of your papers left.” Race snorted and perched himself on a stone ledge. You looked at your worn out boots, feeling slightly embarrassed for not being able to sell fast.

“Be nice, it’s their first day.” Crutchie replied and leaned against the fence to put some weight off of his foot.

Race looked up at the sky. His hand covering the blinding sun. “Listen.” He trailed off and glanced at Crutchie, Finch and Jojo. “We already have most of our papers gone.”

He gathered the leftover papers and handed them to you. “You stand there with your cute mug and we’ll yell out headlines!”

You paled. “What?”

“I’m sure Jackie boy tired you out with all the notes he was given.” Race grinned and gestured you to hold out a newspaper up.

“The embarrassment will rub right off.” Finch reassured as his eyes followed a passerby. Crutchie, Race and Jojo follow his line of sight.

“Baby born with three heads!”

“Terrified flight form burning inferno!”

“Man discovers an unidentified object in his backyard!”

“Witch reported in Salem!”

By the time the New York’s skies were a burst of warm, radiant colors, you were walking back to the Lodging only ten papers. Race suggested you burn them in the fireplace later.

“So how was it today? Fun?” You chose to walk with Crutchie at a slower pace due to his leg.

“Yeah.” You shrugged, adjusted your newspaper bag.

“Listen, you’ll get used to it. Then you’ll be selling papes in no time.” Crutches reassured.

Light streamed out from inside. The newsies were already settling in for the night. Games of poker and wrestling matches were going on. Race ducked behind Jojo to avoid Jack’s wrath. They greeted the five of you and you sunk into a ratty sofa. Too soft from overuse, but it felt wonderful on your aching legs.

You observed the lively atmosphere, a small smile on your face. You could get used to living here, working everyday—coming back to shenanigans.

Fatigue and exhaustion have you in their clutches and you’re soon dozing off on the sofa. If there was shushing and harsh whispers to be quiet because of that—you didn’t hear a thing.

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[1nm806]

pjo x newsies

jack kelly = son of apollo but specialises in music

davey, sarah & les jacobs = children of athena (wisdom, weaving and general craft specialities respectively)

crutchie morris = son of hephaestus (i am a buff crutchie truther and also i think he would help make things like prosthetics nd also pranks)

racetrack higgins = son of dionysus (parties and party games/gambling and madness like he's just so him yknow. nothing specific though.) OR son of hermes (trickster god, general menace, welcoming. it just felt too obvious to me though)

spot conlon = son of athena (battle strategy speciality + jacobs and spot siblings REAL REAL) or son of nemesis but that felt too edgy and he's not as emo edgy rude grr #die as ppl think he is.

katherine plumber = daughter of demeter & hunter of artemis

oscar and morris delancey = sons of ares (and they would go through a similar arc to clarisse)

splasher = son of hermes

boots is a satyr btw

and just for fun

dimes = son of hermes

eel = son of aphrodite

shoe = son of demeter

socks = son of apollo

madds = oracle

those are just vibes tbh i didnt think those through as much

[emmedoesntdomath]

This took up 2 pages in my Notes App (I think it's hilarious)

Some of them do have reasons:

Oscar x Romeo (iykyk)

Morris x Romeo (because their ship name would be either Momeo or Rorris and idk which is funnier)

Jack x Spot (I read one fic with them but it was a really good fic)

Finch x Crutchie (something about uksies I saw like 5 months ago)

Buttons x Elmer (not that weird but apparently rare according to the depressingly low amount of fics with them)

Elmer x Spot (sunshine x grumpy, need I say more)

Pulitzer x Weisel (just to fuck with you)

Davey x Elmer (I'm convinced they're both first generation Polish Americans and bonded over that and became best friends and then they started dating and when people would ask them about it they'd say something like "what? Because we're both Polish? Wow that's pretty small minded of you😮‍💨" and then hold hands)

Katherine x Darcy (they're a beard couple)

Sarah x Albert (they're also a beard couple)

Race x Elmer (in my head Elmer and Graves are the same person but nobody knows except for Race and they both think it's hilarious whenever someone in Manhattan talks about Graves and someone in Brooklyn talks about Elmer. Theyre also the only newsies who walk to and from Brooklyn every day and they got close during their walks together)

And now some simply because I said so:

Davey x Race

Elmer x Albert

Albert x Spot

Buttons x Crutchie

Specs x Crutchie

Buttons x Finch

Jack x Albert

…

[medusasbush]

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[zippidi-dooda]

TWST x NEWSIES

Cast List

Jack Kelly - Ace Trappola

Katherine - Yuu

Crutchie - Kalim Al Asim

Davey - Deuce Spade

Les - Epel Felmier

Race - Fellow Honest

Finch - Ruggie Bucchi

Specs - Grim

Romeo - Rook Hunt

Buttons - Neige LeBlanche

Mush - Lilia Vanrouge

Brooklyn newsie/Spot Conlon - Jack Howl

Pulitzer - Riddle Rosehearts

Pulitzer's assistant/Hans - Cater Diamond

Pulitzer's assistant/Bunsen - Trey Clover

Pulitzer's assistant/Seitz - Che'nya

Nunzio - Rollo Flamme

Miss Medda Larkin - Vil Schoenheit

Wiesel - Azul Ashengrotto

Morris Delancey - Floyd Leech

Oscar Delancey - Jade Leech

Snyder - Sebek Zigvolt

Police man - Leona Kingscholar

Roosevelt - Malleus Draconia

Mayor - Silver

Jacobi - Jamil Viper

Nuns - Dire Crowely & Ramshackle Ghosts

Sound - Idia Shroud

Lights - Ortho Shroud

Costumer - Divus Crewel

Acting director - Mozus Trein

Choreographer - Ashton Vargus

Prop master - Sam

Note: Cast List may be subject to change if too much hostility between cast members occur. Specifically between Medda Larkin and Buttons; Jack Kelly and Roosevelt; Wiesel and Jacobi; Specs, Nunzio, and Race

Please don't destroy props, set pieces, the stage, the theatre, or each other

[daveyfvckingjacobs]

Morris or Jack for the ask game plz :)) - 🤠anon

you said or so I’m gonna do both x

morris first

one aspect I love: the complete lack of knowledge about him. ik this goes for basically every character, but the fact almost everything about him is just, a mystery, is particularly prevalent with morris. I think it’s because he has a much different role to the newsies that it’s so interesting to me

one aspect I wish more people understood: I’ve said this once, and I’ll say it again. it is ok for people to theorise about, create sympathy for and expand on his character and story and it doesn’t immediately mean they’re apologising for/forgiving his actions, even if they don’t state it explicitly. antagonists are more fun fleshed out

one headcanon: autistic morris <3 semi verbal with a tendency to go completely non verbal when panicked/threatened and very sensory avoidant

one character I love them interacting with: oscar. I don’t need to explain this one I love brothers

one character I wish they interacted with more: I would love to see more full conversations between him and jack, over just the physical altercations. it gives more depth to both their characters

one headcanon with another character: him and oscar are very touchy. in public it’s subtle, pats on the back or nudges with a shoulder, little taps on a wrist but in private it’s more ‘splayed on top of each other on their bed because morris likes the pressure and reassurance’

and now jacks turn

one aspect I love: his relationship with his boys, and the lengths he’s willing to go for them. found family is my favourite trope and everything jack does for his newsies (and what they do for him) make me weep

one aspect I wish more people understood: jack never does anything without reason. he is so selfless and sometimes I see people throwing around that he betrayed his boys, when he didn’t and it irritates me. his whole life is centred around his family - it’s all he has - and he does what he does for them, not himself. yes it was technically betrayal but not for selfish reasons

one headcanon: daddies boy™️

one character I love them interacting with: davey, for more reasons than javey I swear. jack is so important in daveys development as a character and person yes, but davey is just as important to jack. watching how strong their relationship is and what it does to bring jack back to life and give him hope is so. yes

one character I wish they interacted more with: race, see jack race crutchie brothers in the crutchie post

one headcanon with another character: he has a long, very complicated history with spot that most of the newsies are aware of but don’t ask about

[thelegoflamb]

I am an avide supporter of the Davey x Oscar movement, thank you for your time

[1899-newsboy-strike]

Blind - Newsies Headcanon

Warnings: blind reader

Summary: How it is to be a blind newsie.

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When you became a newsie no one expected you to be blind

You could kind of see shadows, but nothing more

Jack had been the one that found you on the streets

Your parents had kicked you out when your vision went away completely

You wouldn’t forget when Jack walked you into the lodging house

Everyone crowded you when they found out you were blind

Asking questions as if there were no tomorrow

It took so long for Jack to put get you a selling partner

Everyone was almost begging for you, knowing you’d be a gold mine

You got to know everyone, and you eventually picked on your own

Every morning one of the boys would read the headline for you

It was never easy for you to get around

It wasn’t until Crutchie came up with the smart idea of giving you a stick

You still needed to have a newsie with you at all times, but it helped

You were happy to be able to walk around the lodging house alone

Selling was never easy

You usually just shouted headlines while your partner would explain your situation to get more sympathy

You never minded, you knew the money was greatly needed

Oscar and Morris would occasionally pester you

Throwing out jokes that never bothered you

The boys would come to your defense but you never really cared

They never dared touch you

They didn’t want to be known as the guys who beat up the blind kid

Being a newsie was all you had

You didn’t know what you’d do after

You had no idea what you would’ve done without them

There were days you wished you knew what the boys looked like

Wishing you didn’t know them solely based off of their voices

Hating that you had a hard time telling the twins apart

You never wanted to think about what you would have done if Jack wouldn’t have found you that night

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