Everybody’s Favorite Sidekick

“Hi ya, folks! This is your pilot speaking. Better hang on to something and make sure your seatbelts are fastened tight! It’s gonna get a little bumpy!” | 10+ years of rping experience with Launchpad | Fan of both Ducktales and Darkwing Duck | Follows back as Tempest-Loupnoir. Avatar by Goku-San

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What’s your favorite Darkwing Duck comic?

Probably “Super Union Blues” from Disney Adventures back when I was a kid. Link to part two here. https://www.tumblr.com/dvlaunchpad-mcquack/629986936126308352/for-super-union-blues-part-i-click-here-super

Everybody’s Favorite Sidekick

Darkwing Duck: Super Union Blues Part 1 Disney Adventures, April 1993

It had a Fantastic Four parody (it was my introduction to them actually) a doppelgänger for Steelbeak who was never properly explained, and it showcased everything I love about Darkwing Duck, Launchpad McQuack, and Gizmoduck, without straying from their canon personalities.

I also enjoyed “Mondo The Mad Mask Misappropriator” for the inclusion of a retirement home for former superheroes (Gosalyn calling Darkwing “Pops” was weird), and for making a character with giant springs on his shoes both funny and believably menacing. https://www.tumblr.com/darkwingcomics/631727348871479296/mondo-the-mad-mask-misappropriator-disney

Darkwing Comics

“Mondo the Mad Mask Misappropriator” Disney Adventures Number 5 Volume 9, July 1995

“Busman’s Holiday” was too short and hilarious. The idea that there is another Darkwing Duck living in South America and that Miztec and Darkwing will always get in each other’s way because their fighting and tracking style is the same is comedy gold. https://www.tumblr.com/damailbox/718577257793355776/darkwing-duck-busmans-holiday-disney-adventures

Disney Adventures

Darkwing Duck: Busman’s Holiday Disney Adventures, June 1995

“Legend of the Choas God” is one that stood out and stuck with me for decades. It’s the first story that had multiple Disney Afternoon shows crossover and it had a brief acknowledgment in the Ducktales Reboot with a book mentioning Solego, the character who tied this series together. Here is the first comic in the series. Ducktales the reboot followed the same general idea of setting “Talespin” back in time. https://www.tumblr.com/damailbox/683116604717940736/the-legend-of-the-chaos-god-part-1-crystal-chaos

Disney Adventures

The Legend Of The Chaos God, Part 1: Crystal Chaos Disney Adventures, July 1994

I am glad the Fluffy stories got acknowledged in a revamp not too many years ago (link to the creator of the comics and his commentary! Super cool! https://href.li/?http://mongomblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/darkwing-duck-cat-in-hot-tin-suit.html). I have not gotten any of the current Dynamite comics so I can not comment on those. I’ve only seen those in passing here on tumblr.

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Disney Adventures, 1992 special issue

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Darkwing Duck Omnibus Volumes 1 - 3 Overview | Darkly Dawns The Duck | Cowl and Fowl |

Join me for an advance look at the retail versions of the Darkwing Duck Omnibus editions from Dynamite Entertainment! 00:00 - Start03:56

Looks like the first volume has comics from the 1990’s in it and the others have comics from the 2020’s.

[perfectfeelings]

“When you love someone, when you care for someone, you have to do it through the good and the bad. Not just when you’re happy and it’s easy.”

— Lauren Olivier

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Grumpy x Sunshine Writing dynamic

The Grumpy One will...

✧ sigh like it’s a full-time job ✧ complain about everything but still do it, perfectly, and say “whatever” when you compliment them ✧ give death glares to strangers who get too close to their Sunshine ✧ say “I don’t care” while caring deeply but with unnecessary rage ✧ pretend they hate affection and then melt when it’s given freely ✧ grunt instead of saying thank you ✧ roll their eyes at your chaos, but be ready to throw hands if someone else even thinks about insulting you ✧ act emotionally constipated but write your name with little stars in their notes app ✧ be a walking contradiction: "no I don’t like anyone" / "except this one very specific ray of light who makes my chest hurt"

The Sunshine One will...

✧ talk to a cashier for 30 seconds and suddenly know their star sign and life goals ✧ bring snacks for everyone. Every. Time. ✧ get excited over things like ladybugs, Halloween socks, or bubble tea ✧ touch the Grumpy One constantly like it’s their oxygen ✧ say “I love you” with their whole soul, three days into friendship ✧ make playlists labeled things like “vibes for when the world is too loud” and “songs to cry to but gently” ✧ force the Grumpy One to wear party hats and they let it happen ✧ see the best in people even when the evidence is… unconvincing ✧ cry during cute dog commercials ✧ take exactly zero hints and make everything personal in the best way

Together they will...

✧ argue about everything except the things that matter ✧ have conversations like:  Grumpy: “You’ll get kidnapped if you keep trusting people.”  Sunshine: “You’d murder anyone who tried.” ✧ have inside jokes that started with them almost fighting ✧ be the emotional equivalent of a thunderstorm hugging a sunflower ✧ melt into each other like puzzle pieces that should not work but somehow do ✧ accidentally learn how to be better people through sheer chaotic contrast ✧ be the “looks like they could kill you / is a cinnamon roll” meme IRL ✧ have late-night “I don’t know how to be soft” confessions ✧ become each other’s home, because no one else gets it the way they do ✧ change each other. Forever. Whether they mean to or not.

[casceth]

dont retreat emotionally. people like you and want you around. they like to talk to you, and you genuinely matter. you have to trust this through the hard times so you can get to the better times without sabotaging yourself. you are worth loving

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Siblings Prompts

✧ Remember when you ruined my life at age 9 by existing? Good times.

✧ I would absolutely die for you. But I will also steal your fries without remorse.

✧ You're the only person I can fight, scream at, and then watch TV with like nothing happened.

✧ You’re lucky Mom likes you more, or I’d have thrown you off a cliff years ago.

✧ You’re not adopted. I checked. Unfortunately.

✧ I insult you out of love. If I didn’t roast you, you should worry.

✧ Thanks for being the crash test dummy for all our parents’ first mistakes.

✧ You’re lucky we shared a womb, or I’d have blocked you long ago.

✧ I’ll never forgive you for telling Mom about that party. But also, I kept your prom secret, so we’re even.

✧ The only reason I haven’t sold you to a traveling circus is because they wouldn’t take returns.

✧ You can’t die before me. I’ve got a lifetime of emotional revenge to complete.

✧ One brain cell, divided by two. We’re unstoppable.

✧ You’ve traumatized me in ways even books can’t fix.

✧ You ruined my birthday party when I was 7, and I still think about that.

✧ You once farted and blamed it on me in church. I’ve never recovered.

✧ I don’t say it much, but thanks for existing. Even if you do steal my socks.

[sunseths]

"there is no platonic explanation for this--"

I fell asleep in my friends' arms. It was eleven at night, we were tired, curled up in a small pile on my tiny bed. I had my head buried in my roommate's side, and one of my closest friend's hand on my shoulder, steadying me. It was quiet and nothingness and peace and their heartbeats in my ears, my hands in their hair.

"there is no platonic explanation for this--"

We pack four people to that little bed, you know. Laps used as footrests, collarbones as pillows, little lights like moonlight in rustic yellow bathed on their faces. The TV plays an anime. The words are repeated by my dear friend on my shoulder, curled close. My legs are asleep; my roommate may be, too.

"there is no platonic explanation for this--"

The cat curls on top of our criss cross mess of legs and arms and heads on chests to absorb the warmth of us all. She purrs in contented peace. When my roommate and I are left alone in the quiet, she cries, and watches the door for our friends' return.

"there is no platonic explanation for this--"

I will never kiss them but the top of their heads. I will never touch but the warmth of their arms. I will never take more than what's freely given, and in return I put my glasses on the bedside table fashioned from a guitar amp, and when I lean into their sides, I pick up my vulnerability and place it in their capable, tender hands.

"there is no platonic explanation for this--"

I sing for them. I cry for them. I work and I run and I withstand the worst of the world for them, because some days I get to cradle their forehead on my shoulder and some days I get to see their shining eyes.

"there is no platonic explanation for this--"

Maybe to you. But look beyond explanation. I love them. With my heart in my unsteady hands, with my nose pressed to the side of their head, with the buzzing in my feet and the warmth all around Iike the sunset pushing into the window.

"there is no platonic explanation for this--"

Is it enough to say I love them? With no strings attached? With reckless abandon and utter devotion and freedom and kindness and fear?

"there is no platonic explanation for this--"

I cannot explain it any clearer. I love my friends. There is no more to say.

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Are you a good driver/pilot (minus the crashing)?

Yep! If it’s got an engine, I can steer it! Hehehe. (I just might have a little trouble with reverse.) I can land my custom planes on a dime since I can read the gear shifts better on them. A lot of vehicles have a little bit of lag in their pedal and gear response time, and that can make the difference between an “Uh Oh. and a “Yippie We Made It!” Plus I installed Auto Pilot so I could take my eyes off the altimeter for a few minutes without worrying about losing altitude.

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Do you and the Mallards celebrate April Fools Day?

I don’t. But Gos sure does when she can get away with it. I prefer to visit my folks when that day comes around, hehe.

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How was your Valentine’s Day?

It was good! I went out for lunch, and had a date with a gorgeous girl. Hehe. She had a bit too much to drink but I got her cleaned up and purring like a kitten. Once I finished installing the computer update and greasing the squeaky wheel, she was ready to fly.

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Has Drake jumped to conclusions less and became more aware of his surroundings since your previous adventure?

That’s what Gosalyn and I are here for. ;)

We’re all pretty alike in that we get lost in our own thoughts sometimes and need someone to bring us back to the present. I will say, Drake’s become much better at stopping and listening to what we say rather than talking over us or adding our words to his thought train and leaping to conclusions. Although sometimes Gos has to bang on a pot like a drum to get his attention.

[perfectquote]

“Don’t be the reason someone feels insecure. Be the reason someone feels seen, heard and supported.”

— Cleo Wade

[trashy-greyjoy]

really love dynamics that are like 'it honestly doesn't matter if you view them as romantic or platonic, the point is that they love each other. the type of love is inconsequential, all that matters is that it's there'. gotta be one of my favorite genders.

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Is your friend Drake still selfish most of the time?

“He’s not selfish! A little self serving and shortsighted, I guess, but who wouldn’t be with a beak that- Ahem… What was I saying? Oh right!

Drake is a nice guy when he’s calm. He’s really patient with Gos and the Muddlefoots. I shared the books Prof. Von Drake gave me on how to relax and understand emotions, and I think they’re helping? He doesn’t insult me as much now.

I’m working on establishing my own boundaries so he won’t walk all over me literally and figuratively anymore. I don’t mind him letting off steam and moping. We all need that now and then, but I don’t go around making rude comments on what others eat, how they talk, and what shows and comics they like. Only immature or insecure people do that. Er, don’t tell him I said that, okay? I don’t want him to think I’m annoyed with him. I’m real proud of the progress he’s made. He’s a great dad and a good friend, and I’m happy to stay by his side as his best friend, and sidekick.”

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It's my 7 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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"I love you , I'm glad we're friends"