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MATER PAYTON ; " ain't no need to watch where i'm goin' - just need to know where i've been. " ♡ .

[fastcrthanfast]

Monty prided himself on being calm when things go tough. But as he watched his darling girl throw herself on the floor because he didn’t let her lick the parking meter, he had to take a deep breath. Elise was crying and Dante was clinging to his leg and he needed to have these kids in Daycare so he could go to work. It was a good thing he always dropped them off early. 

“Elise, baby, you can’t lick that it’s yucky. It has germs and it’s not food. Are you hungry? We can get a snack inside.” Monty tried to reason but Elise only glared at him. “I don’t think she’s hungry, Daddy. Mom usually just picks her up.” Monty sighed at Dante’s response. It kind of just kicked him because of course Sally knew what to do.

[dadgumitsmater]

Mater could sense his best friend’s stress from a mile away. Okay, not really --- but it was written across the man’s face. It wasn’t hard to spot the source of the issue with the little girl sprawled out on the ground. He didn’t know how to fix whatever was going on, he wasn’t a father and he didn’t have a ton of experience with children aside from Monty’s and his younger cousins --- but he figured it was worth a shot.

“Is it nap time already?” He asked, approaching the scene and immediately laying on his stomach beside of Elise. He crossed his arms under his chin, smiling at her despite of her not so happy expression. “I think a pillow’d make this a li’l more comfortable, don’t you think? Not to mention it ain’t too late yet. I’d rather have a snack than sleep.”

[zerot0hero]

dadgumitsmater​:

“I sure will. Oh, man, that sounds jus’ about awful!” Mater would say he had a normal tolerance, but he wasn’t much of a drinker besides the occasional beer. “So you basically gotta water log yourself for ya start to feel anything, then?”

“It’s not all bad I guess, I like to keep a clear head for work” He explained, or at least that’s the lie he liked to tell himself. Nothing like being the sober one at parties to kill the entire buzz. “Basically yeah, but there’s some strong European stuff that hits the spot.”

[dadgumitsmater]

"Shew. That's some bad luck right there." Mater shook his head --- a sympathetic motion. "Oh, boy, that sounds like a bad time jus' waitin' to happen with me! I think I'll stick to American beer."

[dadgumitsmater]

spots-on-marinette​: 

Adeline smiled at the girl, she sensed that she needed a friendly smile, “It’s nothing really happens to me all the time.” Extending a hand she smiled again, “I’m Adeline whats your name?”

“Zoning out or blocking doorways?” She joked, shaking the girl’s hand. The friendly conversation was appreciated, and a needed distraction at this point. “Amelia. Though I’m so used to being called Millie or Minnie that I almost forget sometimes.”

[dadgumitsmater]

wallyaxiom·: 

since she was the most gracious and best older sister ever Andi was here waiting in line to get herself and her younger brother, Percy, a drink at the cafe. he was going through one of his many (and frequent) moods. This was mostly for her benefit. It would shut her younger brother up long enough so she could enjoy some peace. Then again, quiet was rarely something used to describe the Hawkins’ household. Thankfully the line wasn’t long and her coffee trip would seem like a quick one. Andi assumed she’d be in and out but that soon became a challenge when her exit was blocked. she waited a moment hoping the girl would see her wanting to leave but when she didn’t andi cleared her throat loudly to let the girl know she was there. “It’s fine. Just trying to leave,” she said about to leave when she noticed the girl’s expression. normally Andi would just leave and mind her business but she was feeling decent today. “You alright?”

Amelia nodded, pushing her slipping glasses up the bridge of her nose. She was used to being asked if she was okay, though it usually came from her therapist. And she usually lied. “Yeah. yeah. Just... one of those days.” What ‘days’ was she referring to? Days where memories haunted her, days where she felt inadequate? Days when she wondered if she’d ever be normal again? She pushed her glasses up again, took a sip of her strawberry frappe and smiled. It was a small smile, but it was convincing enough. It was kind of a stranger to check in, but no one actually wanted to have a long conversation in the middle of a coffee shop with some girl they didn’t know. “I’m alright.” And she was. She’d have to be.

[dadgumitsmater]

Insecurities were new to Amelia. Just a few years ago she felt no shame to be herself just as she was, and now, she couldn’t find one ounce of confidence going out in public without a full face of makeup. She’d only pulled her hair into a messy bun in before heading out for coffee. Even though it didn’t make much of a difference, looking in the mirror, she felt nearly unrecognizable. This was supposed to be good for her. It was supposed to remind her that no one was judging her, no one was going to say anything rude, but all she could wonder was if every stranger that looked at her noticed the pimple on her cheek. Don’t you wash your face? She could hear his voice in her head.

He would hate this. The way she looked right now. She could almost feel his grip on her wrist, fingers tightening when she insisted that she didn’t feel like putting on a skirt today, didn’t want to put her contacts in because allergies were making her eyes sting already. You’ll do as I say. Something moved nearby and she flinched, blinked, remembering she was blocking the doorway of the cafe. Stepping aside, she offered the person leaving or coming -- she wasn’t paying attention -- an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry about that. I was... daydreaming.” 

[apprenticeofasort]

Okay, so Florrie was a little bit away with the fairies at the moment.  Although, the phrase couldn’t have been more appropriate considering the theme of the midsummer ball.  Armed with a flower crown, face paint, her flounciest dress - and now a bubble wand.  Streams of bubbles blew in the direction of just about everyone she passed.

“Oh gosh!  Sorry!” she squealed when one such bubble popped a little too close to someone’s face.

[dadgumitsmater]

Amelia was staring at her phone when she felt the soft splatter on her face. Confusion turned to joy when she saw the bubble wand in the girl’s hand, phone slipped into her back pocket.

“There are worse things to be hit with,” Amelia joked, her face falling for half a second. Quickly composing herself, she offered Florrie a wide smile. “May I? I feel like I haven’t done that since I was six years old.”

[dadgumitsmater]

“Nova,” Amelia called in a sing song voice, knocking gently but rapidly on her best friend’s door. She hadn’t announced that she was coming, but she assumed the girl was home. Her exams were driving her wild, she absolutely hated how the photoshoot she’d paid far too much for went, and she’d misplaced her favorite eye shadow pallet. First world problems? Perhaps. But she’d rather focus on those than her real problems. “Thou shall not ignoreith me. I am in desperate need of your company.”

@thrillsxchills​

[dadgumitsmater]

ofsundropsx·: 

“A tomato! That’s what everyone always says they look like. I’m sorry the sun betrayed you!” Juliet peeped, giving an apologetic smile. For some reason, the blonde felt the need to apologize or the giant star’s behavior even though she had no personal control over it. “They’re painful! I lucked out with a small patch but I can’t imagine a full-body sunburn. Ouch.”

“I guess that’s an accurate description, then.” Amelia returned the smile at Juliet’s apology, as if she had any control over what the sky had done to her. “Oh, it’s alright. It wasn’t a fun experience, but I learned a valuable lesson. Always wear sunscreen.”

[ofsundropsx]

“I didn’t know that scalps could get sunburnt until this weekend. I’ve never gotten a sunburn before so this feel almost like a betrayal from the sun.” the petitie blonde pouted for a moment. “ It doesn’t hurt much. Just a small center part of my head is red. I’m still sad though.”

[dadgumitsmater]

“Oh, gosh. I’m glad it wasn’t too bad. I remember the first time the sun betrayed me. I looked like a tomato.” She laughed softly, recalling the memory. After all the trips to the beach with her mom, of course it had been Mater taking her to a race that ended with her suffering. “I cried so much I think my daddy just about lost his mind.”

[zerot0hero]

AMALATHEA gracelessly fumbled with her coffee in her right hand as her phone buzzed sitting in her left that with earphones attached. They were loosely dangling around her neck, while her backpack sat on her shoulders. Getting caught up in wires and strings, momentarily forgetting her own strength Amalthea slapped a plastic lid onto of her take-away cup and whole thing hit the ground with a thud. “Oh.. again.” she breathed out in disappointment before reaching for some napkins. 

[dadgumitsmater]

Amelia’s eyes lifted at once from her phone at the sound of something small hitting the ground, only seeing the aftermath of what had happened. Phone dropped in her bag, the text she was typing to her father forgotten, she was in minutes rushing over pulling tissues of her own out to lend a hand. “Are you okay?” She asked, scanning the girl’s skin. Such a mom friend. “You didn’t burn yourself?”

[dadgumitsmater]

puckerup-buttercup·: 

Lottie couldn’t help the giggles that escaped her. “Well, if that’s the case, I’d rather spend my time with stupid people. I’m sure you ain’t stupid, though. Not t’ say you ain’t brave! Jus’ that you’ve gotta be some kinda smart to figure out the drivin’ backwards thing. Hey, maybe you could teach me sometime!”

“I don’t care how stupid someone is as long as they’re nice.” Mater laughed. He knowingly fell into that category, and that was okay. He wasn’t very book smart, he wasn’t common sense smart half the time, but he knew he was nice, and that was the best thing you could be (in his eyes). “Yes ma’am,” he nodded. “You can even use my truck! It’s already fallin’ apart, so if you back into somethin’ it won’t make no difference.”

[dadgumitsmater]

ofswannsx·: 

“thank you. Of course, I will remember you as well. I could never forget the best friend of Monty.” It was weird or her, living in Lighting’s world that is, when she came to Elias she expected just to help Jarrah find his treasure and beloved ship. Never did she imagine she’d find someone to care for and a reason to enjoy life in Elias. Although Will was around and it made things weird at times (she wouldn’t deny that things were weird between them ever since she began dating lightning) she was happy and content with the lived she currently led. To meet people who met a lot to Lightning always brought a smile to her face. “I’m glad that you are. There is a lot to do here. It’s not hard to find yourself busy. Yes, the food here is quite odd. Was there anything weird in radiator springs?”

“Ain’t you sweet?” He nodded in agreement, there was no getting bored in Elias. He wasn’t sure how long it would take for him to be used to walking ten minutes or less from just about anywhere and stumbling across more businesses. There were businesses back in Radiator Springs, obviously, but they were much fewer. And locally owned. There weren’t crowded Starbucks’ and Hallmarks and a ridiculous amount of juice bars. “Ah, let’s see,” he tilted his head, thinking. Most of the food there he’d grown up on. To some, fried cabbage might not be the usual but he had no way of knowing that. He couldn’t separate what was Southern food and what was just good home cooking universally. “I know some people who regularly ate frog legs. Wouldn’t never my cup a’ tea. It freaked me out watchin’ em hop around the pan while they’re fryin’.”

[dadgumitsmater]

puckerup-buttercup·: 

“Oh, I doubt I could. I’m downright horrible drivin’ forwards, goin’ backwards would be a total disaster. It does sound mighty excitin’ though! You must be real brave.”

“Aw, now, I’m sure you’d be alright after enough practice! Well, you know what somebody once told me? Brave is jus’ a synonym for stupid.”

[dadgumitsmater]

zerot0hero‌: 

“If you ever decide to race please let me know. I’m not usually a gambling man but it sounds fun to watch.” Herc grinned. He paused at the other’s words, he didn’t want to give too much about his abilities away. “I guess I have a high tolerance to alcohol.. which sucks when you want to get drunk. I blame my Father’s side for it.”

“I sure will. Oh, man, that sounds jus’ about awful!” Mater would say he had a normal tolerance, but he wasn’t much of a drinker besides the occasional beer. “So you basically gotta water log yourself for ya start to feel anything, then?”

[aurorarose]

“Gosh, all of it’s just so… beautiful.” Her face practically glowed with excitement as she turned in a slow circle, eyes glittering as she took in every little detail in the hopes of committing it to memory. To say that this was a new experience was an understatement; the room, lavish decorations, and even the gown swinging at her ankles as she spun were far from the humble lifestyle she’d come to be familiar with. Still, Aurora would have been lying if she said she wasn’t absolutely dazzled by it all. “I almost can’t believe it’s real. Like something out of a fairytale, don’t you think?” Her gaze tore away from her surroundings to regard the person next to her, unable to wipe the grin of glee that was practically painted on her face.

[dadgumitsmater]

“It’s right nice,” Mater agreed with a smile of his own, just as in awe as Aurora seemed to be. His shoes were a little too tight and his suit was itchy --- though he’d had to dress up a time or two for events he accompanied Lightning to, he wasn’t used to being so formal. Still, he was over the moon. If someone had told him ten years ago he’d be at a princess’ birthday party, he wouldn’t have known what to say. It was bizarre how much his life had changed. Even more bizarre, he hadn’t changed at all. “I wish my mama could be here to see all this!”

[dadgumitsmater]

MATER PAYTON --- FLOATING LANTERN GALA 2020 !!

[dadgumitsmater]

zerot0hero·: 

Hercules smiled at the other’s answer, it was nice to see him gush with such a strong passion for fast driving even if the thought of  it worried Herc. “Have you ever tried to race your friend on foot?”

“I sure ain’t! He’s got a real talent for goin’ fast, I’d place my own bets on him.” It was only then Mater realized he may have been gushing about his best friend too much. “What ‘bout you? You got any cool hidden talents?”