#same with matt and archie

[jadeazora]

Mentally, where is Courtney right now because it sure as hell ain't here. Not that I blame her with the other three 😂

[fukutomichi]

Game of Thrones / S06.Ep07 - The Broken Man House of the Dragon / S02.Ep07 - The Red Sowing "Other houses chose dragons, krakens and lions for their for their sigils. We Tullys took the trout, that most terrifying of fish, especially when it leaps out of the water. I suppose you don't have many options when you live in the Riverlands."

[therealkittobitto]

kill 10 matts or kill 1 j

can i kill myself instead? please?

[pigeon-wizard]

Pokemon RSE/ORAS AU where Archie x Maxie, Shelly x Courtney, and Matt x Tabitha, are all happening at the same time and everyone is constantly working under the pressure of everyone else finding out their Romeo-and-Juliet-esque romantic situation

[toasttt11]

first game

October 2, 2019

Hayden spaced out as she was eating her pregame meal and flinched slightly when Ellen sat down next to her.

“You okay Haydes?” Ellen asked her looking at her in concern. Ellen knew what today day, Harrison’s birthday and Hayden’s first game.

Jim and Ellen had come to Edmonton for Hayden’n first game as Hayden and Quinn are playing each other so they get to see two of their kids play their first game.

Luke was very upset that he couldn’t come because he had two games the same time in Michigan and he wanted to miss his games to be able to see Hayden but Hayden managed to convince him to play his games and she had bought him the Oilers package so he could watch every game of hers if he wanted to.

“Yeah.” Hayden nodded not showing much emotion making Ellen worry more. Ellen has noticed how off Hayden has been since she moved to Edmonton and she had a feeling it has something to do with the fact Hayden is living in her childhood house and it’s only reminders of her parents and Ellen is sure the rink has just as many reminders of Harrison and instead of Hayden healing she’s worried Hayden is just sitting in her grief.

“Okay.” Ellen accepted Hayden’s answer not pushing her, she leaned over and pressed a kiss to the top of Hayden’s head, “You can tell me if your not.” Ellen quietly reassured Hayden.

Hayden nodded and stood up putting her dishes away and her phone in her pocket, she hugged Ellen and Jim and petted Archie before she headed into the garage and got into her car and started the drive to the rink.

Hayden pulled into the arena and parked in her spot, she stood her breath and let out an annoyed chuckle as her first ever game would be on her father’s birthday, something she would be happy about if he was alive.

Hayden took a deep breath and knew she needed to enjoy this as much as possible because that’s what her parents would want, they would want her to be happy and to enjoy all of the moments, so she promised to herself that she would try.

She grabbed her headphones and pulled them on and turned on her playlist that is from Jack that has become a routine to listen to before games.

Hayden grabbed her keys and played with the little croissant keychain that Matt got her years ago that she keeps with her always. She fixed her outfit, she was wearing a pair of black pinstripe pants and a white long sleeve with blue converse.

She got out of her car and walked past all of the cameras into their arena, she headed down the hallways nodding to staff as she headed to the locker room.

Hayden paused by the mural of her father and pressed a kiss to her fingers and pressed her fingers to her father’s face, “Happy birthday Dad. I’ll make you proud, i promise.” Hayden mumbled barely audible.

Hayden took a deep breath and headed into the locker room and to her stall.

Hayden didn’t really linger around any of the team and headed right to her stall and in her own little world as she got dressed in her warm up outfit.

Hayden liked to warm up alone now that she doesn’t play with Jack. It was weird playing games and not having Jack there, not being on the ice and immediately knowing where Jack is to pass, not having to tape Jack’s stick, no longer having celly’s with Jack.

Hayden has and will always think of Jack as her other half, her platonic soulmate, the closest thing to a twin she will ever have and it’s really difficult not knowing seeing him everyday and no longer knowing everything going on in his life.

Hayden shook her head and headed out of the locker room and warmed up until she had to go back to the locker room and start getting ready for her first NHL game.

Hayden slipped off her father’s bracket into her stall and tucked her mother’s necklace under her compression shirt.

“Ready for this?” Connor leaned over and asked Hayden once she was done getting ready.

Hayden looked at Connor and saw his encouraging eyes and she nodded making him smile slightly and clap her shoulder, “Than go enjoy your lap, rookie.” Connor told her with a fond smile.

Hayden nodded and stood up and followed Leon out of the locker room, she got many pats on the back and fist bumps as she walked down the tunnel for her rookie lap.

She paused at the ice and looked up quickly scanning her father’s banner hanging and took a deep breath before hopping onto the ice and knocking pucks onto the ice. Hayden shot a few pucks onto the ice and skated around the half.

Quinn watched with a fond and very proud smile watching his baby sister complete her rookie lap.

Hayden finished her lap and looked over at the Canucks bench seeing Quinn already watching her proudly and she smiled seeing him.

Hayden skated over to the end of her bench as Quinn hopped onto the ice and skated over to her, “Happy first game.” Quinn smiled softly and pulled her into a tight hug, he squeezed her a bit tighter hating that she doesn’t get to have her parents on her big day and he wished they were here too.

Hayden let out a small fond laugh and hugged her brother back, “See you after.” Hayden patted his arm and sent one more smile.

Quinn nodded and smiled at her as he watched her leave.

Quinn and Hayden both got lucky as Quinn was staying in Edmonton the night and most the day tomorrow so they get to spend time together, something that Jack and Luke are both pouting about.

Hayden finished warming up and got ready for the game to start. She was on a line with Connor and Leon, a line she has been on a lot in practices and preseason games and it’s a damn good line.

Hayden was proving immediately she is a damn good player and playing so smoothly as if she has been in the NHL for years already.

Before the first period was over, Connor skated down the ice with the puck and passed across the ice to Leon who stick handled the puck before passing the puck backwards through his legs right to Hayden and Hayden smacked the puck right into the back of the net.

Hayden let out shocking laugh and beamed as she realized she just scored her first goal in the NHL, she was hugged from both sides and Leon and Connor were both beaming as they celebrated with her.

Hayden laughed giddily in the hug making Connor and Leon share a determined look knowing they wouldn’t stop until they got Hayden to smile and laugh like that more.

Hayden skated by the bench hive fiving her team and saw Quinn on his bench sitting closest to her bench and he had a very proud smile on his face and his hand out for her. She smiled and high fived him.

Hayden didn’t score another goal in the game but she assisted on both Connor and Leon’s goals in the game. The game ended 3-2 and Hayden won her first ever game.

Hayden was taking off her gear in the locker room as Connor stood up holding the puck from the game, she didn’t know it was the one hit into the net.

“Great game everyone and a good way to start the season. I think it’s obvious who’s getting this today.” Connor told the team as he shook the puck in his hand, “Hayden. Well done today and congrats on your first game.” Connor gave her a smile as she stood up and took the puck and accepted the small hug from him before she sat back down.

Hayden didn’t mange to escape media as it was her first game so once she finished answering all of the questions she took a quick shower and got dressed.

She grabbed her things before heading out of the locker room and down the hallway seeing Ellen, Jim and Quinn all waiting for her.

Ellen smiled seeing her girl and pulled her into a tight but gently hug, “Well done Hay.” Ellen praised her goddaughter making Hayden flash a thankful smile at her.

Jim pulled her into a tight and pressed a kiss to her cheek.

Hayden leaned into Quinn’s side as his arm rested over her shoulder as they walked out together.

[fractalunicore]

Some head canon stuff below…

Maxie doesn’t get any chocolates on valentines, but it’s fine because he’s not really a fan of them. If you were to buy him some though, caramel or other rich chocolates would be fine and if you’re feeling particularly generous Liquor chocolate would also be greatly appreciated. Sniff… Only hypothetically though… sniff…

Tabitha is well liked and gets chocolates from everyone in the office. He’s not super picky but has a soft spot for anything coffee flavored and quite likes dark chocolate. Tabitha finds himself sharing most of his chocolate with Maxie during meetings.

Courtney gets the same packet of white chocolate on valentines every year from one of the lower ranking grunts, but prefers sweets. She really likes anything strawberry flavored, but gets really picky with the brands.

Archie doesn’t really like chocolate but appreciates the gift anyway and will happily share it with his crew, especially if some people didn’t get any valentines at all.

Shelly loves chocolate. If you give chocolate to Matt or Archie, chances are most of it will end up with her. She doesn’t eat it very often though, so she’s got a massive stash hidden somewhere. I’m sure no one will notice if a couple of boxes were to go missing, just don’t let her catch you, I’ve heard she gets pretty vicious.

Matt likes chocolate. He mostly ends up with protein bars though from well meaning grunts . If Shelly were more intent with stealing those than his occasional sweet treats he wouldn’t be searching so desperately for that stash of hers… His attempts are often fruitless.

[datusaguy]

All TMNT Shredder’s Revenge Color References - Mondo Gecko

Other Color Reference posts are linked at the bottom of this post.

I made some posts back when the first Shredder’s Revenge dlc came out detailing the references of all the additional colors (to the best of my ability). As there’s 2 new characters out, that’s plenty of new colors to detail and I’d feel wrong not checking them out again. Feel free to give me any additional info/corrections you might know and I hope you enjoy checking this out.

Now is time for Mondo Gecko. Given the importance of his skateboard and the fact that the place I normally took screenshot in doesn’t show his skateboard for some reason, I took these pics in the first level instead.

# 1 - Normal (87)

# 2 - Super 7 Ultimate Toy - I believe this toy is basically just one of his Archie designs but all the other characters had a Toy color as their 2nd pallet which is why I think it’s specifically from the toy.

# 3 - IDW Comics

# 4 - Archie Comics - I think he primarily used a design like color 2 in the Archie comics but he seemed to have this one as well in some of them.

# 5 - 2012

# 6 - Matt McMuscles (Avatar)? - I’m pretty unsure that they’d extend their color references to an online content creator and it’s not a perfect match. Plus I don’t know if this guy skateboards

The coloration though of a blue character with lots of purple and some yellow feels by far closer than anything else I could think of. Plus McMuscles I believe is a fan of beat ‘em ups, including this game.

(I kind of want to contact him to see his input on it, but idk).

Edit: As Fabuloustrash05 said in the comments, it might be the Mondo Gecko from mutant mayhem. Stuff like the lack of orange, a different color of eyes and a shade of blue skin that seems different, I feel like that might not be right either but I’ll list it as possible since I don’t feel confident in my initial guess and lacking a mutant mayhem color seems wrong.

# 7 - Bart Simpson - I’m not sure they would want to extend their references to characters in non-TMNT media for anyone (besides Usagi) and an Orange shirt I think would fit better. It is pretty close to Bart’s general color scheme and Bart iconically does ride a skateboard. Perhaps the blue shirt is a reference to specifically Bart in the Simpson beat ‘em up.

# 8 - Matt McMuscles? - I feel like this might be referencing a real life pro skater given it’s one of the only outfits with eyes that’d fit a human character. I couldn’t find anyone it’d fit though.

While looking for pictures of Matt McMuscles’ Avatar, his actual general clothing choices reminded me of this skin. Perhaps someone on the dev team are big fans of his.

# 9 - Mirage - I don’t believe he actually appeared ever in the original black-and-white mirage comics, but he already does appear in one of the Mirage levels in survival mode (side note, he won’t appear there if you’re playing as him).

# 10 - NES - He never appeared in an NES game I believe but given the TMNT have multiple NES games and thereby skins based on it, he has one to fit in line with everyone else.

# 11 - Gameboy - Basically the same as NES

All other Color References posts:

1. Karai

2. Leonardo

3. Michelangelo

4. Raphael

5. Donatello

6. April O’ Neil

7. Splinter

8. Casey Jones

9. Usagi

10. Mona Lisa

11. Mondo Gecko

[official-team-aqua]

Welcome to the official Team Aqua blog!

Feel free to address your questions to any member of our leadership!

OOC: howdy. this blog is very headcanon heavy, and operates within the continuity of the emerald fic i'm working on. feel free to ask questions or dm me on @leavingautumn13 if you'd like more info.

open to rp and multiverse shenanigans. i'm just here to have fun. feel free to direct asks to archie, shelly, or matt. if not otherwise specified, assume it's shelly doing the blogging.

if you see me and @team-magma-official beefing, please feel free to jump in. that's also my blog.

also catch me over on @may-maple-blog, which exists within the same fic continuity.

[kurtbusiek]

What are some good PI/mystery novels you enjoy that you can recommend?

When I felt in the mood for a comfort read, I’d often turn to Lawrence Block’s Matt Scudder novels or his Bernie Rhodenbarr series -- the Scudders are dark, the Bernies are funny, but a stack of those would keep me reading not just for the plots but to see the leads and the ongoing supporting characters interact and develop over time. Others that work well for me: John Sandford’s Lucas Davenport novels (and his Virgil Flowers novels, which are sort of a second-track for the Davenports, interacting often) have a very satisfying sense of work-related bullshitting -- the mystery always gets addressed, but the crime-solvers have a great sense of co-workers who’ve been together for long enough to comfortably banter back and forth. Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller novels work very well as series reads too -- it’s actually worth reading Connelly in publication order, because even when he starts a different series or does a standalone novel, characters from those books wind up showing up in other series books, so it’s rewarding to take in the whole universe of Connelly crime. [Sandford does this too -- there are a few novels that focus on other characters and then they show up in the Lucasverse, which is enjoyable.] Robert Crais’s Elvis Cole mysteries are not only enjoyable reads, but the characters and mood develop a lot over the series, so they make good multi-book reads, too -- and again, there are characters who start out in their own novels and then feed into the Elvisverse. The standalones that don’t connect tend to be extremely good, as well.

Donald E. Westlake’s Dortmunder series and his Parker series (under the name Richard Stark) are very much not PI novels -- both characters are professional thieves, though Dortmunder’s world is one of comedic disaster and Parker’s is tough and spare and mean, and both are great. There’s even one book (JIMMY THE KID) where the Dortmunder gang decides to follow a crime plan from a Parker novel and the chapters alternate between the tough-guy procedural and the comic everything-goes-wrong. Dick Francis’s racing mysteries rarely have series leads (there are a couple of leads that recur here and there), but the novels all take place in the horseracing world and the leads tend to be similar, so reading through a stack of them can be a lot of fun too. I’m sure there are plenty I’m leaving out -- I like the first 13 or so Spenser novels by Robert B. Parker, but think that after that they largely get less and less interesting, though the banter is always readable. Laura Lippmann’s Tess Monaghan novels have a lot of engaging growth and change to them, too. Chelsea Cain’s Archie Sheridan/Gretchenn Lowell serial-killer novels are unsettling but, again, have change and growth over the series. When I was younger I loved John D. MacDonald’s Travis McGee, but I fear those haven’t aged well. Hammett and Chandler are the classics of the form, but the Continental Op doesn’t change or grow, and I never read Chandler’s novels in chronological order. I also remember scarfing down Leslie Charteris’s Saint novels and Manning Coles’s Tommy Hambledon, but haven’t read either for years. I’m still sure I’m forgetting series I love, but that ought to be a respectable list. As for where to start in all these series, I’d say start at the beginning for most of them. Maybe start four or five books in with Lucas Davenport, because he got more interesting as he went. The same might be true for Elvis Cole, and with Robert B. Parker I’d say start with MORTAL STAKES. If you like them you’ll eventually want to read the early ones, and they’re not bad, it’s just that the series kinda rev up a few novels in as the writers find their footing.

[archiemorgan]

Who: @mattswheeler and Archie Where: Matt's apartment When: Some evening, March 2024 Growing up in Kismet Harbor, Archie had a big group of school friends. However, until adulthood, he only maintained a few of those friendships, ones that meant the most to him. Matt Wheeler, being his childhood best friend was still someone he truly cared about. Plus both being adults and living in the same town and both enjoying video games, was something they were able to hold onto for the years to come.

Having a guy's night filled with pizza, video games, and maybe some booze or some weed, was just what Archie needed after a long day of phone calls and zoom meetings. Bringing a six pack of beer with him, he knocked on his friend's front door, whistling to himself, the song that had been playing on the radio of his car when he parked it near by.

[glapplebloom]

My thoughts as to why... ((Sadly at the worst time considering Gaiman's allegations...))

So I just discovered this youtube channel known as Mattt and they do history about comic creators. The first video I see is of Ken Penders and it shows a lot of things in it, even as someone who has followed the Penders situation found new information (Archie may have forged his name). So I went to see another one and it is of Todd McFarlane. Honestly, he tells it like a great story and if you were to take anything from this, watch his videos.

But during that time I found out about Neil Gaiman’s lawsuit against Todd and it sounded familiar. A creator who didn’t sign a contract finds out characters he created are being used for a company’s benefit and believes he should be compensated for it. And when said companies refuse to settle things, go to court to gain ownership. That’s exactly what happens with Penders. Yet while I was rooting against Penders, I was rooting for Gaiman. Why is that?

So for this research bin, I’m going to base it off those two videos and figure out why I was rooting for one but not the other.

1 - Situation

Ken Penders was a writer for a spinoff comic book. When he got control, he took it to directions he wanted, but others did not. So he left to pursue his own things. While having jobs, he did not have a lot of money to his name so when he saw an opportunity to copyright his characters, he took it and plans on using them for his own work.

Niel Gaiman has been a successful writer for a good while. He was promised that things would be different when working with McFarlane and Image Comics. So he wrote an issue that introduced characters that would be used in the future. But as their use was used more and more while he was receiving no compensation, he tried to fix it with McFarlane. But when he refused and said he would bury Gaiman, Niel decided to write something for Marvel as long as they pay for his lawsuit.

Comparing the two, one felt like it was more done out of desperation than it was for rights. While it may have been for the same reasons, Penders lack of anything beyond the Sonic comics made people believe he only wanted them to make money. Meanwhile regardless if Gaiman won or not, he would be remembered for many classical stories that he owns. Heck, he made Coraline. This felt like it was more for respect than for money.

2 - What happened after...

Ken Penders got his rights and took 14 years to release a reprint of his Mobius 25 Years Later storyline plus additional stories to lead to his supposed book. In the meanwhile, he threatened to sue Sega numerous times, threatened to release NFTs, and continues to sound bitter even in an email reply to Matt giving more side to his story. And despite 14 years has yet to release a full book of his original work only.

Niel Gaiman basically won full ownership for Angela and sold her to Marvel. He would go on to do many things, including being a producer on the Sandman TV Series. We don’t know much about Pender’s non-public life, but considering it took him 14 years to bring us almost nothing while Niel Gaiman has brought us books, TV Series and more, it makes you think someone only did these things because that’s all they had. 

3 - Casualties

Ken Pender’s lawsuit basically led to them rebooting the Archie Comics line. Regardless if Archie was innocent or guilty, they just didn’t want to follow his demands to use characters that ultimately are replaceable. This upset the fans because they’ve been following it for years and now it's all gone. And eventually, this led to Archie Sonic ending all together, upsetting the remaining Archie Sonic fans. 

Meanwhile, regardless of Gaiman’s Victory, Spawn was still here. McFarlane Toys was still here. Nothing changed except the removal of Angela. Again, this makes Gaiman’s thing feel more just than how Penders’ did it. Gaiman wanted recognition, Penders wanted control. And while he is free to do what he wants with his characters, its success mostly depends on his fan’s continued interest in his work (and according to Thanks Ken Penders, 166 people pre-ordered the book).

4 - Legacy

Niel Gaiman has a legacy in comics and beyond. Caroline. The Sandman. He wrote a book about Norse Mythology in 2022. He wrote a children’s book called Pirate Stew in 2020. He got 12 books (and I mean actual books) out during the time Penders released one Reprint Series. Nobody will mistake Niel Gaiman for being part of Spawn.

Ken Penders, honestly, has nothing of note outside Sonic. He wrote for Star Trek, Disney Adventures, Conan, Captain Atom and even Green Hornet, but trying to find specific ones he wrote are difficult. Star Trek wiki highlights all he worked on and one of the only stories he wrote for it was about a father and son. Comicvine shows every comic he worked on. 26 non-Sonic comics, including reprints. Compared to 32 Knuckles comics alone...

He tried to start his own original story, even using a Super Sonic Special to be a launching point for it. It failed. He tried pitching a movie. That failed. He worked as a storyboard artist and numerous other projects. None of them gives him the recognition Sonic did. And now he’s trying to use that to give him the success he tried to do on his own and failed. And honestly, I don’t think he could succeed.

If his Lara-Su Chronicles: The Beginning Book sells, it won’t be because of his writing but in fact it is reprinting old Sonic comics. He plans on releasing more reprints of old Sonic Comics while trying to make it associated with Mobian Line, a name derived from Mobius used in the Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog. He calls his production company Floating Island Productions, based on Sega’s own Floating Island. He thinks he is winning but all he is showing he is desperate to have that continued connection to Sonic.

He is confident the worst would happen is a settlement, but I’ve seen Sega send Cease and Desist Letters to Fan Games like Streets of Rage Remake. To a book about the Mega Drive by Grayfox Books. Another book about the Dreamcast. And they did go to court towards someone harassing them. And they won. He’s basing it all on how he took on Archie Comics in court but a C&D will be all that is needed to prevent these reprints. And unless he can prove he can re-release them on the concept that the people buying it aren’t doing it for Sonic, I don’t see him winning.

Niel Gaiman doesn’t need Spawn. He didn’t need Angela. He sold her to Marvel. Niel Gaiman can be successful on his own. Ken Penders can not. And that’s why it is easy to root for Gaiman and not Penders. One showed this was a case about rights. The other feels like a case of desperation. 

8/12 Addition - I will say, despite not liking Ken Penders as a creator, I will say he at least doesn't have the allegations Niel Gaiman has. Hopefully the truth will come out.

[whumpbug]

Hi Whumpbug I'm the same anon who asked the question about Sylvia and Clint, and I'm only disclosing that because I wanted to say that when I said "I'm sure I don't speak for everyone," what I meant was "I'm sure I speak for everyone"

so. oops

Anyway

Out of curiosity, how does Archie feel about superheroes? Partially as a vigilante (like, does he think their portrayal in media is realistic to the superpowered crimefighting experience) and partially as a fan (is the genre super cool)

Also, does he take inspiration from any of them? You've mentioned that he banters with his enemies while fighting and smiles at the people he saves, which is very reminiscent of Spider-Man to me (one of my very very favorites) so I'm wondering if he does that on purpose or if he's just a sweetheart who wants to dissolve the tension for the people in danger and it leads to him acting like that

HI YES OKAY. i was hoping someone would ask this because archie is based off of so many different superheroes... i am a dc nerd and also a mild marvel fan so. YIPPEE!!

(also youre totally good anon i didn't even notice the typo!)

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so i want to start by saying that archie is like. well he's kind of meant to replace spiderman and/or daredevil in this universe. its hard to explain. like i'd like to think he lives in a universe where no other well-known comic book superheros actually exist and they are all fictional in his universe.

if that makes sense.

i feel like im getting really into the meta here but to put it simply, archie's story takes place in new york (which means archie has a new york accent btw). he's like an alternative universe spider-man/daredevil combo (if you look at his powers specifically) so those characters no longer exist but every other comic book character exists as fictional characters. especially dc because the cities in dc are mostly made up.

SO back to the question at hand.

i think archie sees their portrayal in comics as a bit dramatic. like batman is always brooding in his little cave and archie is like "yeah right." i feel like he's amused at when superheros get injured in comics because hes like "that guy would NOT be doing those flips after breaking three ribs and getting a severe concussion. i'd know."

BUT he does enjoy the comics anyways. he thinks they're very entertaining and hes just a Nerd so he looks past all the inaccuracies for a good story!

i feel like the character he identifies the most with is nightwing (my beloved) because hes a vigilante working on a small scale and he likes how silly he is. he looks to him for the most inspiration because he loves how down to earth he is with civilians. he also related to having his World Rocked at a very young age

and as for who my (author) inspirations for him were, it's a combonation of 3 main ones that i've already mentioned but i'm going to briefly explain why/how:

peter parker/spider man - this one is kind of obvious. archie is this sunny, quippy, young guy from new york who goes around at night beating up bad guys and buying hotdogs from the hotdog vendors.

matt murdock/daredevil - i took this man more for the concept of having an accident happen to you as a kid and gaining enhanced abilities from it. obviously archie is not blind, but he does have heightened senses and operates in kind of the same location and on the same small scale as daredevil!

dick grayson/nightwing - tbh i included him because i love him and i modeled archie's sass on him. he's different from peter parker becasue he's older and so is archie, but the similarities also come in their humor and quips! the vigil suit is also vaguely inspired by nightwing's suit

all three - all of these guys have a (sort of strict) No Killing Rule and i'd like to think archie does. he'd never killed anyone, ony beat them up quite badly, and he wants to keep it that way

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THANK YOU FOR THE OPPURTUNITY TO RAMBLE ABOUT MY FAVORITE COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS YIPPEE!! this was so fun to answer archie is So Special to me

[tethrarisms]

I love both versions of the headcanons behind Maxie and Archie's former team.

On the one hand, to picture them as part of an existing previous team is nice because no one would know why they broke up and became rivals since the team didn't need them to function. So now they're just all over the place, starting their own organization, spreading chaos and using the environment to justify their extreme actions while their followers are like: Yeah, I don’t know why we hate the other organization so much but if boss told us to hate them, we'll do it!

On the other hand, to picture them as leaders of the same team is basically two parents going through a divorce and admittedly picking their favorite children/forcing them to pick a favorite parent. Courtney and Tabitha? It's Maxie. He has a sense of order and structure they crave. Shelly and Matt? They just like Archie better because he lets them eat ice cream for dinner. Consequences? That's for our future selves to worry about!

Both versions are ridiculous and hilarious because they're still divorced and making it about everybody else on the planet. I love these two chaotic dads.

[thistleandthorn-events]

BACK TO SCHOOL MIXER

The pairings have been made and are as follows (Dominant listed first):

Jughead Jones - Delilah Jones Gwen Morgan Daniels - Marcia Fogarty Nate Mantle - Jamie Prescott Oz Chang - Stacey Evans Ivan Carvahlo - Ross Berry Robin Gardner - Kyla Clarington Sebastian Smythe - Dallas Evans-Gardner Kurt Hummel - Austin Fabray Honeysuckle Rosewood - Daisy Blossom Danny Andrews - Joe Berry Veronica Lodge - Matt Fabray JB Jones - Teddy Cohen-Chang Sawyer Evans - Archie Andrews Kyle Keller - Owen Evans

Reminder - The theme is Greek Mythology and all scenes should some how involve a Greek god/goddess, or Greek myth to count. 100 points for every completed scene, plus standard guidance points. Scenes must either be recorded or in public to be counted. Let's make it a great start to a new year!

OOC -

This list was (almost) completely randomized. For transparency - one pair was originally the same writer, and that was the only change needed to be made. All scenes must be posted by September 30th. Remember ALL PLOT POINTS must be approved through the admins. Anything out of the realm of "normal" needs to be run by us. Once the scene is completed, please paste the link, along with the form for Guidance Submissions into the Back to School channel in Discord. Let us know if you have any questions.

[toasttt11]

jealous

July 26, 2021

Hayden was sitting in the car waiting for Ryan to come out of the Michigan airport as he’s going to stay with her at the lake house for a little while and finally meet her best friends.

Ryan walked out of the airport and spotted Hayden waiting in the car pickup line, he walked right over to her and tossed his bag into the bag seat before getting into the front seat and bumping his fist to Hayden’s immediately.

“Hey Ry.” Hayden smiled at someone who has became one of her closest friends on her the past few months.

“Hi H.” Ryan smiled back, he’s never become as close to a teammate as he has become Hayden and so quickly too.

Hayden and Ryan chatted with each other the entire drive back to the lake house.

Hayden helped Ryan get his bags out of the car and they walked up the front steps up the lake house.

She laughed as Ryan tripped making him playfully glare at her and nudge her with his elbow only making her laugh more.

Matt looked up from where he was pitting in the living room as the front off opened and he heard Hayden’s laugh, one of his favorite sounds.

He knew Hayden went to pick up her teammate and he frowned slightly seeing how easily she was laughing with him, he loves seeing her laugh and smile but he rather it was because of him but he shook of those thoughts because Hayden wasn’t his, he was only her friend.

Matt had Archie laying in his lap as he petted him but once Archie saw Hayden and Ryan walk in he jumped off Matt and ran right to Ryan and started nudging him.

Matt’s frown deepened seeing how happy Archie is with Ryan. Besides Hayden Archie’s favorite people have always been Luke and Matt and it was odd to Matt to have Archie like someone new so much and so quickly.

Ryan had already met all of Hayden’s family during playoffs but he has yet to meet her friends.

“Ry, this is Cole, Alex, Trevor and Matt.” Hayden introduced Ryan to all of her best friends.

Ryan has seen quite a few photos of them so he recognized them, he noticed immediately the change in Hayden’s tone as she said Matt’s voice, it wasn’t big and most wouldn’t notice it but he has never heard it and immediately noticed it.

Ryan’s eyes flickered to Matt and raised an eyebrow seeing the look in Matt’s eyes and immediately knew what the look was, Matt is in love with Hayden.

Ryan saved his thoughts for later as Trevor was immediately pulling him into a conversation to get to know him better.

Matt had a small furrow in his brow as they all sat around the living room and everyone was getting to know Ryan.

He watched as Ryan and Hayden shared stories and laughs and hated the part of him of that was jealous that Ryan got to be with Hayden throughout the season as he barely gets to see Hayden anymore only in the summer and maybe once in the season if he is lucky.

Hayden looked around as Jack was yapping about something and she paused looking at Matt seeing a small furrow in his brows and she caught his eyes mouthing, “You okay?”

Matt’s face softened at Hayden’s concern and flashed her a small reassuring smile.

He was okay. Just. Jealous that someone else got to be with Hayden more than him and be so close to her.

July 30, 2021

Matt was sitting outside on the swing couch that faces the water and was trying to focus on his book but his mind kept running over every interaction between Hayden and Ryan the past few days.

Hayden letting Ryan in the kitchen with her, their insides jokes, the way they both like their coffee the same way, their matching Oilers clothes, how they work so well on the ice together, they way Ryan is fitting in with Hayden’s family and friends and the way their life’s seemed so intertwined already.

Matt knew there was nothing romantic going on between Hayden and Ryan but he was jealous because Ryan got to be with Hayden who he so desperately misses most of the year now. He just wanted to go back to the days where he got to spend everyday with Hayden and got so much of her attention. He missed his best friend.

Hayden quietly walked out of the back doors of the lake house seeing a very familiar person sitting on the couch swing. Matt was exactly where she expected he would be so early in the morning.

She has noticed how he’s been off the last few days and how Matt didn’t seem to interested in getting to know Ryan which was very unlike Matt but Ryan seems to have a knowing face why Matt was acting the way he was.

Hayden leaned on the side of her house looking at Matt trying to not get distracted but how beautiful he looked with the sun shinning across his face, she shook her head ignoring her thoughts.

She noticed how Matt had his book open but his eyes weren’t on the pages and he never changed the pages, “Hey you.” Hayden softly called out making Matt look over at her, “Got room for one more?”

His face softened seeing her and he nodded, “Always.” His voice was soft as he answered.

Hayden pushed off the wall and walked over to him, Matt lifted the edge of the blanket that was across his lap and she sat down right next to him and he draped the blanket over her.

Hayden rested her head on his shoulders making him let out soft sigh, “Wanna tell me what’s going on?” Hayden gently asked her best friend.

Matt pursed his lips not really wanting to admit what was wrong and he filed with his book not answering.

Hayden waited for Matt to say anything and when he didn’t she lifted her head off his shoulder turned her to face him, “Matty what’s wrong?” Hayden asked in concern who eyes looking at him worriedly.

Matt’s lips parted hesitating to answer and saw his worries she looked and took a deep breath, “I just miss you.” Matt softly whispered looking away from her.

Hayden’s face softened, “I miss you too.” Hayden truthfully did miss Matt so much during.

“Is that why you have been odd with Ryan?” Hayden asked knowingly, she may be completely oblivious of the fact Matt has feelings for her but she still knows Matt better than anyone else.

Matt pursed his lips and looked into Hayden’s eyes and slowly nodded, “He’s lucky.” Matt softly told her.

Hayden made an understanding face completely understanding as it also makes her a bit sad when she sees some of her best friends and brothers so close to their teammates now as she once was and how she doesn’t know everything about them anymore.

“I’m sorry.” Hayden softly apologized knowing how sad it makes her when she doesn’t get to be as close to the people she loves.

Matt shook his head firmly squeezing an her hand gently, “It’s not fault Hayden Lee.” Matt firmly told her because it wasn’t her fault that they live far from each other and no longer are apart of each other’s lives as much as. It was something neither of them could control and they could only accept that.

Hayden nodded as his words were truthful and smiled gently at him.

Hayden flashed him another small smile, “You okay now?” Hayden was still looked at him in with concern.

“How could i not be i’m with my best girl.” Matt teased with smile wrapping his arm around her shoulders and pulling her closer, completely ignoring the large part of him that wants her to be his girl.

Hayden laughed softly easily leaning into Matt’s warm embrace slightly confused why her cheeks are burning but brushed the thought off.

“Read to me?” Hayden softly asked him as her eyes peeked up at him eagerly.

“Of course.” Matt easily responded grabbing his book and opening back open to where he left off and started reading out loud to Hayden.

Hayden let out a long happy sigh listening to Matt reading and it reminded her of the days Matt and her were able to sit together and read, they don’t get many of those days anymore.

Hayden had a content smile on her face as Matt read to her.

Matt felt better than he has in days just spending some much needed alone time with Hayden and being able to have her full attention.

[naivety]

hi!! you are so correct about when damon was at its best on tvd and how the stelena + damon dynamic could've been GOLDEN. i would love to hear more of your thoughts on tvd if you're inclined to share them! i loved stefan and bonnie so deeply and remain so fond of stefan/elena. also the sadness i feel for stefan is very similar to the sadness i feel for archie andrews. i don't know if i think they're super similar characters but there's an overlap there all the same.

i know it was a typo but love the implications of it/its pronoun user damon salvatore. damon thirdwheeling as a stelena hater [lying] was so fun and i'll never forgive being robbed of it but whatever..... stelena personally gave their life for straight people sins everywhere and stefan's dynamic with all the other non-immortal high schoolers in mystic falls was so important to me, he and bonnie and matt and caroline are best friends idec!! he and archie have an overlap of besties with everyone and also tragedy re: being unable to shut off their innate sense of hope in humanity and the narrative on a mission to squash it, though he also has an overlap with jug head of all people and it's kind of hysterical. something something narrator of the story pretentious loner guy both ageless immortal and teenager forever. anyway.

i miss tvd (and rvd. sigh) and would love to talk about it more!! currently rewatching a little of s1 for the nostalgia and all i got so far is vicki donavan should have been the main character of the universe