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𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄'𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒, 𝑻𝑯𝑬𝒀 𝑪𝑨𝑵'𝑻 𝑻𝑶𝑺𝑺 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑶𝑼𝑻 𝑰𝑵 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑳𝑫

MANESTAGE ! selective / mildly headcanon based LLOYDFORD L. LION of the indigo park! oc / crossover friendly! programmed by marble ( it/they || 21+ )

CARRD. sideblog to @adventuremade.

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//if i may be completely honest i'm also tempted to pick up skurv

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i mentioned this in my carrd, but in the reboot of rambley and pals ( aka his main cartoon verse, ) lloydford was originally introduced as an antagonist. the main villain of the second or third season, as a matter of fact ;; having used his wealth and influence to practically take over the village on the edge of rambleberry woods, and declare himself their king. setting his sights on the woods next, his presence forced salem to play nice with rambley, mollie, and finley for a little while.

obviously they eventually got through to him and he joined the main cast, but this song is kinda the vibe i think.

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//someone calls him "pretty boy" as an insult and he very emphatically goes thank you! and launces into a tirade about how much effort he puts into looking good and how no one appreciates it

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disney’s robin hood … sentence starters

“You thieving scoundrel!”

“Ooh, you put that back!“

“I only wish I could do more.”

“That’s all of them. Get going!“

“Oh, how gracious and generous.”

“Move it, Creepy, get lost. Begone!”

“Well, for one thing, you can’t cook.“

“Kill him. Don’t stand there, kill him!”

“That’s what I’m afraid of. You go first.“

“Besides, what have I got to offer her?“

“This will be my greatest performance.“

“You’re never around when I need you.“

“Now, take it easy, I’m just doing my duty.”

“Oh, darling, I thought you’d never ask me!“

“My darling, I love you more than life, itself.“

“With you around, who needs a court jester?”

“My job is to tell it like it is, or was, or whatever.“

“That’s a gas, we ain’t even been arrested, yet!“

“I’ve thought it all out, and… it just wouldn’t work.“

“Snakes don’t walk, they slither. Hmph. So there.“

“You’re under arrest for high treason to the crown!”

“But you could have chosen a more romantic setting.“

“I was just wondering, are we good guys or bad guys?”

“What? And miss this chance to perform before royalty?“

“You know something? You’re taking too many chances.“

“He stands alone on a giant throne, pretending he’s the king.”

“Cool it, loverboy! You’re heart’s running away with your head!“

“The sheriff and his whole posse couldn’t lift you off the ground.“

“Aw, how about that for luck? It’s only a circus! A peanut operation!“

“Climb the castle walls. Sweep her off her feet. Carry her off in style.“

“No, but there’s somebody who will be very disappointed if you don’t come.“

“Looks most becoming. You look regal, dignified, sincere, masterful, noble…”

“Here. And keep your chin up. Soon, there’ll be happiness, again, you’ll see.”

“Oh, you have made his birthday a wonderful one. How can I ever thank you?“

“That’s no life for a lovely lady. Always on the run. What kind of a future is that?“

“They’re getting better, you know. You’ve got to admit it! They are getting better.“

“The prince? Wait a minute, there’s a law against robbing royalty. I’ll catch you later.”

“Oh, for heaven’s sake, son! You’re no outlaw! Why, some day you’ll be called a great hero!”

“My dear ladies, you have my permission to kiss the royal hands, whichever you like… first.“

“You’re mighty preachy… and you’re gonna preach your neck right into a hangman’s noose.“

“Rob? Tsk tsk tsk. That’s a naughty word. We never rob. We just sort of borrow a bit from those who can afford it.“

“Marry her? You don’t just walk up to a girl, hand her a bouquet and say, ‘hey, remember me? We were kids together. Will you marry me?’.”

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//this art is so important to me btw ,,,, also the pictures in the bg are lions this is lloydford's home!!

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lloydford is the type to start playing an instrument to show off and then get really into it part of the way through. he always gets a little bit embarrassed afterwards ;; performance is his safe space, after all, and when he gets sucked in like that it stops being an act. no longer playing for his friends, just. playing. imperfect and real, completely unlike the image of himself he projects. he can't be that vulnerable. not in front of people.

he can play a lot of different things, but this almost always happens with the piano. he couldn't explain to you why, it's just. always been a favorite of his, he supposes.

[flynn-rp-memes]

Send a “❗” to force the truth out of my muse.

No limits. Ask whatever.

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ch2 trailer has put him back in my brain

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thinking about how rambley doesn't have any screens in the backstage of the theater. he has access to every other restricted area of the park we've seen so far, he's still watching us on the cameras backstage, but cannot communicate with anyone or anything back there. do you think there's a reason. do you think the reason is lloydford.

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anonymous sent ;; Why do you think they replaced you with a simple raccoon?

❝ REPLACED? ❞

❝ where on earth did you get THAT impression? ❞ seriously. he wants names. ❝ just because the spotlight isn't on me doesn't mean i'm not still the star! the supporting cast needs their time in the sun every now and again, after all. ❞ he laughs almost uncomfortably at the thought. replaced. the oldest, the fan favorite -- they could never hope to replace HIM.

❝ besides! having someone else take the wheel for a bit just means i get to show off my versatility. since then, i've played every part in the book, ❞ he says, ❝ and it would have been an insult not to give me the opportunity to do so! ❞

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i think lloydford's music taste is verrry jazz heavy. jazz and old showtunes.

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//this song is so lloydford and rambley to me ( this cover specifically bc i. like it more than the original JEHFJWJF )

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n e way if your muse's first impression of him is that he's kind of a dick that means i'm doing my job right LMAOO

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@ofcobalt sent ;; ❝want to make it clear that i, rambley the raccoon am not jealous.❞ he pauses, dismissively rolling his eyes and turning his head away. ❝i just woke up on the wrong side of the log this morning.❞ // im giggling happily

❝ i understand, i understand. ❞ he nods solemnly, folding his arms behind his back. for once, it seems as though the lion is taking his words at face value.

❝ but if you were, ❞ there it is, ❝ i want you to know that there's no shame in it. ❞ he does a loop around the raccoon, stopping once he's moved back into his field of vision. ❝ i'm flattered, truly -- i mean, what ISN'T there to be jealous of? my dashing good looks? my magnificent mane? my lovely singing voice? ❞ he could go on, but he's sure rambley is well acquainted with all of lloydford's amazing qualities. jealousy and denial truly are a nasty combination, aren't they? turning his dear friend against him like this. but don't fret ;; leave it to lloydford to dig him out of this pit his mind has trapped him in!

... what was he saying? right. rambley.

❝ but you have your own qualities, too! qualities like ... ❞ he pauses. a beat. then two. then three. he's drawn a complete blank. he ... talks a lot? he wears that ratty old bandana well? he's. hm. ❝ ... well, i'm sure we'll figure them out someday! ❞

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❝ oh, relax! i'm only teasing! ❞ smile doesn't waiver as he lies through his teeth, paw gently grabbing the other's shoulder and giving him a friendly shake. maaaybe he feels a little bit bad about that one, seeing how worked up it's gotten him. forgive him for not being able to think of anything rambley could do that lloydford couldn't do better.

oh well. at least he knows better than to spout those thoughts out right now. the truth hurts -- but clearly, his friend is hurting enough as-is. poor thing.

❝ what i'm trying to get at is, ❞ lloydford kneels down beside him, paw moving from one shoulder to the other as he wraps an arm around him, ❝ you are my very dear friend, rrrrambley. it would be tragic to lose that bond over something as childish as jealousy! ❞ even if it is ( ahem ) completely warranted. he bites his tongue. ❝ and know that i will always be here whenever you need. ❞ whether you want him to be or not.

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//think i've gotten the hang of him ,,, he's so difficult to draw and for WHY

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//why is lloyd so hard to draw

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//unrelated but every time i write "lloyd" instead of "lloydford" i can feel him judging me JSHFJSBF