#ripred the rage daddy

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An issue I see in almost EVERY fanfic is either the absence of affection from Ripred or it being written in a way that feels out of character.

Writing fluff with Ripred is NOT out of character. But it IS rare, and he shows affection a specific way. He’s quiet. He’s not so much affectionate as he is comforting. He steps into a more gentle and paternal authoritative role. He does it in private and with small gestures for just a few minutes. In the long run with someone he cares about, it’s his gentleness and quietness. He doesn’t say “hey, I care about you. Tell me what’s wrong. You’re safe with me.” He says “what is it, pup?” In a quiet, tired voice with such a look of tenderness and casualty that you can’t help but tell him everything. He promises he won’t leave your side. That he’ll protect your loved ones. That he’s got this and will handle the situation. He uses few words, but damn the unspoken body language speaks volumes. He speaks with his eyes. He comforts you by letting you know he’s protecting you.

In front of others he stands a little closer than he usually would. Maybe wraps his tail so it’s not touching but it’s around you. He’ll poke you and try telling a small joke to lighten your mood. He’ll ask if everything’s ready to go. Small gestures of attentiveness. That’s how he shows affection.

OBVIOUSLY things can change through a story depending on what happens with him and the character he’s bonding with, but this is all we’ve seen out of him in the series. And we see a LOT in the last two books. Even with Lizzie.

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uh @yesthefandomfreakblr your depiction of ripred is my absolute fav and i fricking adore this one specifc pic for so many reasons!!!

ripred is carrying gregor

gregor looks like the tired little child he is and in ripreds arms can be

ripred is so gentle

the size difference

the way ripreds face is showing hes squealing on the inside but being tuff guy on the outside

ripreds scars

everything

the rippling muscles

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this is the shit gregor says when hes drunk

and then cackles like a madman because he thinks hes so funny

Hey, my name’s Gregor. Greg for short. Grego for medium.

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@yesthefandomfreakblr it’s finally up the first chapter of my gnawner au

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Colorized husband

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Hhhh here’s the rat

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WHAT THE FUCK?!OH MY GOD!!! AHHHHH LOOK ITS THE RIPRED! THE LEGEND THE GUIDE!!!!

You draw beautifully

I WANT TI RUN MY HANDS THOUGH HIS FUR!!! I want to rub his face and smoosh!

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FINAL MATCH

It’s time for the end, my dear comrats. So let’s end this with a bang! It’s Ripred, the rat who dwells underneath NYC from TUC vs. Kugrash, the rat who…..dwells underneath NYC from TUC! I guess we just rename this whole thing to the TUC battle now? Someone get me some white-out and a sharpie…

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I did this

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Wait I thought it was vikus who brought ripred home… ripred would had smited solovet on sight if she tried to talk about peace it’s all vikus

Vikus would NEVER have approached Ripred. Solavet however?.. nothing could keep her away from something that destructive.

Ripred was just so lonely and brain fried from raging for years he desperately took his only chance at ever feeling needed or even being allowed to interact with other life forms again.

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Finally doodled my husband again

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OH YEAH-

Fic writers: But what if Ripred and Goldshard were secretly in love and that's why he wanted to get her away from snare and told her not to??~

Okay but what if that's his sister. What if that's his sister that he tried to protect and was the sole support of but in the midst of his raging spirals/grief their relationship crumbled and she got mixed up with a hugely shitty guy and he couldn't protect her anymore and the more he pushed the more she ran to Snare what if he thinks what happened was his fault and what if his caretaking coping mechanisms started inn his childhood what if that.

I was going to post something and forgot what as soon as I clicked the 'create' button. Damn.

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Gregor: I’m fine.

Ripred: Lol, no you’re not. But lucky for you, I don’t care. Wanna go fight other rats?

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Ares: I’m fine.

Luxa: Okay, I thought you were fine, but now I’m worried.

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Gregor: I’m fine.

Howard: Is no one going to mention the fact that he’s bleeding from a stab wound?

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Luxa: I’m fine.

Aurora: Going by historical precedent, I have the feeling I should’ve called Howard an hour ago.

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Ripred: I’m fine.

Vikus: Perhaps I should invest in a dictionary. It seems that this entire family lacks an understanding of basic English vocabulary.

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Ripred: I left instructions for everyone while I'm gone. Gregor: Mine just says "gregor, no." Ripred: I want you to apply it to every possible situation.

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Ripred raises Gregor-

gregor: uh what’s for dinner ripred: well we have raw fish and… ripred: ripred: hey don’t kids like the whole sushi thing? gregor: i miss mrs. cormaci

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ripred: and for a bed i’d like to introduce you to this lovely thing called a nest!! gregor: …better than a box i guess

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gregor: can i fight yet ripred: you’re a child gregor: ares is a slightly larger child ripred: …fair point, no extreme violence and minimum 4 puns per battle

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ripred: when a mommy rat and daddy rat love each other very much— gregor: i am not doing this with you ratfuck i know what sex is ripred: wait no pup i have a powerpoint presentation. it’s color coded and everything! gregor: i wish i’d just stayed poor

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ripred: okay that’s enough, you know what, get on top of the fridge gregor, hissing as he climbs onto the fridge: this house is a fucking nightmare

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Ripred teaching gregor to fight and rager stuff 😭

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ripred: listen my support group says- gregor: you joined a support group for single moms ratfuck, that doesn’t count ripred: it does too, they all think i’m very brave for doing this alone gregor: for fucks sake-

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ripred, coming home late from something and seeing the lights on: uhh hello? gregor, sitting on a stool: and just where have you been all night young man? ripred: IM LIKE FIVE TIMES YOUR AGE

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Gregor, looking dow at the merry little band of rats, pointing: so who do we like, and who do i hate on principle ripred: Ripred: *choked up* im so proud

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ripred, who pulled an all-nighter working on peace: good morning! gregor, who was reading some romance and didn’t notice the sun came up: right…morning ripred: gregor: ripred: you didn’t sleep did you gregor: well clearly neither did you ripred: fair enough, overland coffee run?

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gregor: so this guy in Regalia was shovin’ me around and- ripred: i’ll kill him gregor: …no.  ripred: but- gregor: his bond is in charge of the aerial teams and i can’t afford to fall out of Shalais good graces. for ares.

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ripred: look it’s not my fault i’m so charismatic gregor: i’m not asking for a lot here ripred: you’re asking me to suppress my nature gregor: i’m asking you to stop flirting with all my teachers at parent teacher conferences ripred: c’mon it’s not that big of a deal gregor: …miss shields gave me her phone number to pass along the other day. so did mr. burnes, it’s getting outta hand red ripred: oh i see, this is serious ripred: she’s really cute, maybe i should- gregor: STOP IT

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can i just mention- ripred is actually concerned by what gregor thinks of him. when the bane snarls at him and says he hates him and ripred is his jailer, he could have just left it at that- gregor can clearly see the bane is not in the right mind and just clearly has a lot of pent up anger and agression. but he speaks up. he says, 'i was kind to him as a pup' or smth along those lines sry i dont have my book on me rn. he has to assure gregor that hes not as bad a person as the bane makes him out to be. he is not unkind to this pup. he needs gregor to know this. he cares enough about gregor and his opinion of him that he has to say something.

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Gregor: Hey Daddy Rage! Ripred: Call me that again and I will remove your organs in alphabetical order. Any questions? Gregor: Yes, actually. Which alphabet? Ripred: *attacks