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the mud dogsâ fav places to kiss + be kissed by their partner? đ
Relationship: Romantic
A/N: My posts are sporadic and unpredictable. I'm playing turn-based combat here
Leonard
To kiss: forehead. He's a sucker for getting to loop his arm around your shoulders and give you a forehead/temple kiss when the two of you are standing or walking together. It's an act of affection he finds very easy and natural, especially because he really likes touching his forehead to yours anyway. Usually to try and communicate something to you that he can't vocalize, as if he can almost push his thoughts out of his head and into yours. Forehead kisses are kind of the same deal, though the message is usually just "I was thinking of you".
To be kissed: jawline. It's just a nice spot for him! Makes him smile every time and puff his chest out a little bit. It gives him a good confidence boost along with the reminder that you're there with him, by his side no matter what. Just hits different for him, y'know?
Danny
To kiss: hands. He loves holding your hands enough as it is, and he finds himself frequently pressing your knuckles to his lips or the side of his mouth without even thinking about it. It's just second nature to him. He's also such a big kisses-your-hand-with-a-bow guy. I've said it before and I'll say it again: he's still trying to woo you even after you get together.
To be kissed: palm/wrist. Similarly, he really likes any affection you give him while holding his hand. Run your thumbs over the pads of his palm before pressing a kiss there, or to his pulse line, and it makes him melt. It's such a sweet and simple thing that he finds really intimate, and he'll never complain about you kissing his knuckles or the top of his hand either. He's a sucker for it.
Mickey
To kiss: dimples. If you have them, he loves them. If you don't, he just loves giving kisses to the sides of your mouth. It's a quick and easy spot that's so almost a full kiss but not quite. And most of the time he isn't even trying to tease you, he just thinks the face you make when he kisses you there is really sweet and he wants to see it more.
To be kissed: cheek/nose. Honestly, anywhere in the middle of his face. Between his eyebrows, above his jaw, on his forehead- he likes it when everything else in his line of sight is replaced by you. He also likes explosions of sporadic kisses all over his face. It makes him laugh and really ups his mood, so by all means, lock him into a scatter of face kisses because he'll really enjoy it.
how do you think each of the mud dogs like to cuddle their partners?
Relationship: Romantic
A/N: Posts this way late at night for some reason. Muddy guys upon ye!
Leonard
He loves cuddling a lot. He had no idea he enjoyed it so much until you two got together, but oh boy does it help with his craving for physical affection.
He has a bit of a hard time asking for it, so he really appreciates any moments where you initiate it by laying down next to him or curling against his side on the couch or in bed. It makes it way easier for him to reciprocate and actually relax into.
He has a preference for you resting your head against his chest, or vice versa. If it's the former, he likes being able to rub your back or run his fingers through your hair while he talks to you and presses kisses to the top of your head. He enjoys laying on your chest for all the same reasons, though it's a cuddling position you might have to work your way up to. It makes him feel pretty vulnerable, but getting to have you hold him like that is completely worth it at the end of the day. He'll lay with you for hours -and even fall asleep- if you rub his shoulders and play with his hair.
He also really likes wrapping himself around you if you're both laying on your sides- it makes him feel like he's protecting you even if there's nothing dangerous going on in your lives at the moment (but especially if there is). He just likes getting to hold you close, it's really reassuring for him.
His grip tends to be tighter than he realizes, so you might have to remind him to relax because he sometimes just...doesn't. He's not always the most comfortable guy to cuddle because of this, but he makes up for it with how pleasantly warm he is and how secure he makes you feel.
Danny
A long cuddling session at the end of a hard day? Falling asleep in each others' arms? Whispering sweet nothings alongside soft touches? Sign! him! up!
He's partial to spooning, and although he initially always fills the roll of holding you, he's not opposed at all to being held himself, though it's a thought that would go completely over his head unless you bring it up. He's not used to being taken care of, so it makes him really happy whenever you want to do so, even in simple and small ways.
He also really likes having you lay your head on his chest, or even just drape an arm across him from your side of the bed. He especially likes it if you're both doing your own thing while winding down for the night (usually with him reading a book or going over some plans he's jotted down), and he always ends up absentmindedly tucking your hair behind your ear or tracing patterns on your back. He also mutters and curses to himself without realizing it, and it's very cute.
He's very warm blooded so he acts as a great heater during the colder months, and he...tries his best during summer, despite shedding like a beast and sweating out half his body weight. But he is very comfortable to cuddle with apart from that, and his fur is soft and well taken care of, so altogether it's a pretty nice experience.
Mickey
Bold of you to assume he ever stops cuddling you tbh.
He's not picky about cuddling positions at all, nor does he know what any of them are called. He just throws himself on/around you willy nilly and falls asleep wherever he latches on. Like a leech.
Him spooning you, you spooning him, you laying on his chest, him laying on your back, tangling limbs together, sitting in laps- whatever you're comfortable with, he does. And you'd better be prepared not to get up for a few hours once he gets settled, or at least be prepared to drag him with you if you do need to go and do something. No, he doesn't care if it's annoying. You're cutting into his cuddling time. This is so on you.
He doesn't necessarily run hot or cold, but he'll use the excuse of needing to sap body heat from you in order to get more cuddles if it's getting chilly outside. He makes a lot of excuses like that, even if you both know they're bullshit and he just wants to be close to you. He knows you know, but he's nothing if not committed to the bit.
He's pretty nice to cuddle (like a big body pillow), but he has a habit of either falling asleep on you (and he sleeps like a ROCK), or getting little boosts of energy and initiating a fight, either by tickling you, blowing a raspberry against your neck, or accidentally elbowing you in the ribs while he's trying to get comfortable. He also fidgets quite a bit if he doesn't have anything to occupy his attention, so he really likes to cuddle up on the couch to and watch something with you to help him fully settle down. Just keep that in mind if you're actually trying to have a nice cuddle session with him, and not get dragged into a days-long pillow fight that will inevitably include Danny and Len and force everyone in the apartment to choose sides in a bloody and pointless war (not speaking from personal experience).
Len can be a hard nut to crack when it comes to devoted friendship, but once you do, you'll find yourself wondering how you were ever less than best friends with him.
He loves to tease and get a rise out of you even more than Danny, and he loves it when you give him shit right back. Feel free to playfully bully him- it's fun when he knows you aren't being serious.
He's also one for playful roughhousing, so expect a lot of light punches, shoves, ruffling of hair, and slapping each others' arms out of the way, if you're comfortable with that sort of thing. He's also liable to put you in a headlock if you annoy him, and keep you there until he's done with the thing you were trying to pester him about.
Despite the above, he's easily relaxed by your presence. You're someone he feels comfortable letting his guard down around, which is very high praise coming from him. He feels like he can relax with you, so a lot of your hangouts are very pleasant and low-stress (lazing around the apartment, going grocery shopping, sitting out on a couple plastic chairs on the roof, etc).
He's the biggest advocate of the "if anyone fucks with you, they fuck with the rest of us" part of the Mud Dogs' code. If anyone's giving you trouble in the Hidden City, he'll take care of it in a timely and efficient manner, though you may need to talk him out of doing the same to anyone on the surface. Len doesn't care about repercussions from the human world, but you sure, so it's probably best to voice that to him so he doesn't inadvertently cause you even more trouble.
If the guys are ever in a tough spot while running from the law or the retribution of other criminals, it's very likely they'll come to your place, and Len is the one who makes that call. He always makes sure it'll be safe for you beforehand, but apart from that he doesn't think too much on it- you're someone he feels safe around, so as a leader he trusts that he, Mick, and Dan will be safe with you. He'll keep watch and save all his worries about the job for himself, and he'll even help with a few chores around your place while Danny and Mick are asleep, as a silent thank you for always having their back.
He might not verbally express it as much as the others, but Leonard appreciates you a lot. He doesn't use the word "friend" lightly -let alone "best friend"- so know that it means a lot coming from him when he says it.
Hands down the most annoying guy you've ever had as a ride or die best friend.
Mick's a great guy! He's loyal and practically glued to your side until death do you part, but as soon as he gets any kind of confirmation that you like him and see him as your best friend, all boundaries go out the window for him. "What's mine is yours and yours is mine" ass guy, and he doesn't see a problem with it. You're free to borrow anything of his that you need, though that comes at the price of him stealing your food right out of the fridge, and any fun knick knacks you have mysteriously disappearing from your room, only to end up in his. If there are things of yours you don't want him messing with then you should probably tell him up front, though putting a "do not touch (Mickey this means you)!!" label on something will also work. Usually.
If you've done something sketchy, no matter what it is, he's your alibi. He'll lie his ass off for you at a moment's notice and is scarily good at it. Whether you drank the last of Danny's favorite beverage or actually murdered someone, he'll cover for you without expecting anything in return.
He's an enabler and will happily fuel the fire of any unhinged or impulsive thing you want to do. If you're looking for realistic advice on a big life decision, go to Danny, because Mick will just tell you to do it right then and there. Quit your job? Tell off your boss? Get a tattoo? Shave your head? Start a fight? Tell your crush you like them? YES. He'll even go with you and help you see the whole thing through, so if you need raw encouragement, he's your guy.
He's not the most adept at comfort or support, so if that's something you need he usually just does what works for him: blanket nest and a bunch of junk food. He always makes sure to have your favorites on hand, and he'll listen to whatever's bothering you for as long as you need while you two cozy up on his bed together. He might not always say the right thing, or know what to say in the first place, but he gives good hugs and shows that he hears what you're saying in his own way. He really does try his best when it comes to you.
A/N: Part 1/3! (I did them all at once so you get three posts in quick succession)
Danny's a great guy to have in your corner. While strangers may see him as cynical and cutthroat, you and the guys get a very different side of him. Although he loves to make fun and will do anything to get a rise out of you, he's also your #1 supporter, always attentive to you needs and changes, always helping you in subtle ways that you may not even notice.
He's on call for you 24/7 if you need him, as much as he may grumble about it the day after if you wake him up in the middle of the night. But genuinely, call him at 3 AM saying you need to talk and he'll be at your place with a drink to share within the hour.
He's such a big verbal communication guy, meaning his favorite thing to do while hanging out with you is talk. It doesn't matter if you take over most of the conversations or if you just want to listen to him rattle on about whatever's on his mind, he has a good time with it.
He also gets a real kick out of joking around with you, either him making fun of you or vice versa, maybe bringing the other Mud Dogs into it, just going on an on with inside jokes the two of you cooked up, etc. Don't tell the others, but you always make him laugh the hardest.
He has a mental list of all your allergies and food preferences that he accesses whenever he cooks for you and the guys. He tries to include everyone's favorites every once in a while, and you're definitely involved in that rotation. Even if he has to go to ungodly lengths to get the proper human ingredients.
Need fashion advice? He's your man. Apart from his weird love of shoulder pads, he's very good at putting outfits together and enjoys getting to help you and give advice regardless of your style. If time and criminal activities allow, he'll totally go shopping with you, hold all your bags, and give his opinions without shame. Don't keep him in any single store for too long though- his wallet will suffer, and he may or may not start judging the other shoppers on their fashion choices. As if he has room to talk.
"Get a load of them. Spots and stripes? Together? Those colors don't even compliment each other."
"Oh sorry, I didn't realize your pinstripe suit with shoulder pads big enough to land an airplane on was the height of fashion."
That's the kind of banter he lives for. Although he can go all day when roasting fashion choices back and forth with you, so just be prepared if you choose to go down that route.
He's really good at advice in general, honestly. He's got a lot of life experience under his belt, a good head on his shoulders, and he's the most emotionally maturity out of the three Mud Dogs. Unless he's extremely involved in a situation (and even if he is), odds are he'll be able to give you some good input about whatever it is you're struggling with. Like I said, he's always there to talk if you need him, and oftentimes a judgement free conversation is just what you need to help clear your head. He understands that better than anyone, so he'll brew you a hot drink and listen to you talk for hours as you sit at the kitchen table together while everyone else is asleep.
a five-year-long romantically charged pining phase you sayâŚâŚ. heh. well.. would you happen to have any thoughts on how Leonard would act during that?
Relationship: Romantic
A/N: One hot plate of mutual pining coming right up o7
God help him, tbh.
As previously mentioned, he's not used to the presence of strong, long-term romantic feelings, especially those directed at one of his best friends. It would take him a while to even realize that the things he's feeling aren't platonic (he just thinks you're a really good pal for a while), but once they click he starts acting very weird.
Len: I always act stupid around people I like.
You: But you act stupid around me all the time?
Len: Yeah. Don't read too much into that.
Not to be dramatic, but he basically goes through the five stages of grief. And he's stuck in denial for a long time.
He doesn't like the idea that things could change between the two of you if his feelings came to light, or, even worse, that you might think less of him because of what he feels. So he represses all of his sappy romantic urges for literally as long as possible, as bad as he is at keeping them hidden.
Danny and Mick pick up on it very quickly. They know their friend and know when he's acting weird for no reason, and after about five seconds of interrogation, Danny immediately calls him on being into you ("That's all this is? You like Y/N? Fuck's sake, I thought you were dyin'!"
"I AM. FUCK OFF").
You'll definitely notice him being a bit more abrasive and standoffish toward you for a few days, similar to the way he was when you first met- not that he wants to, it's just his natural defense. If you ask him about it he'll apologize and try to manage himself better, and if you press him he'll end up venting about "his head feeling all screwy lately". He won't give you any details because he'd rather saw his own leg off than admit he has a crush on you, but he appreciates you listening to him regardless. It does make him feel better.
As much as he tries not to let his feelings get the better of him, they often slip through anyway. He'll end up looking out for you without even thinking about it, taking extra steps to make sure you're alright during missions, shielding you with his body if things go wrong, insisting he patch your wounds up himself afterward. He also lets you borrow his jacket whenever it's raining. Yeah. The ultimate show of affection (Dan and Mick were SHOCKED when they first saw you leave with it. Leonard doesn't even let them touch it, yet he's fully letting it out of his sight with you. He's down bad).
Any flirting you attempt will send him out of his mind, even if he seems to take it in stride in the moment. He enjoys bantering with you and maintaining a snarky back-and-forth, so a lot of times he'll start on something like that, and it'll end with the two of you hardcore flirting. He can be suave when he wants, but when there's obvious romantic tension in the air because of it he chickens out every time, usually clapping you on the back before going off to join the others. He's not oblivious to how much he fumbles moments like that with you, and he overthinks it all the time whenever he's alone.
He doesn't know what the right answer is when it comes to you. It used to feel natural, and in most cases it still does, but he's largely out of his element when romance is involved and second guesses himself every time. You might think he's sending you mixed signals or leading you on, but I swear he's not, he's just bad at this. He wants so badly to be near you and to feed into the feelings he gets from it, but it's really hard for him to shake his fears. Abandonment, deceit, and betrayal have all taken their toll on him, and although he knows you've never given him any reason to doubt you, sometimes his worries just get the better of him. He doesn't want to get his hopes up for something like this that feels too good to be true, but eventually all his feelings are going to become too much for him to stomp down. They'll explode on him, and you, and when he finds out that you wholeheartedly reciprocate it'll be one of the happiest days of his life.
hey heyyyy, you got any takes on what Leonard would be like in a romantic relationship? :eyesemoji:
Relationship: Romantic
A/N: YESSIR right away sir o7
Congrats! You and Len finally finished your five-year-long romantically charged pining phase! What next?
Personally, I don't think Leonard's been in a committed relationship before. He's had dates and people who have struck his fancy in the past, but he had a lot more walls up back then and, in general, is someone who needs others to really take the time to get to know him. He doesn't hit it off with anyone right away, he doesn't believe in love at first sight, and he doesn't like people who try to pester him to be his friend or push him to let his guard down when he isn't ready. He likes you because you understand that, and you've put in the time and effort to respect his boundaries and go at the pace he's comfortable with. Patience is a virtue that he really respects, especially when it comes from you.
He's still a relatively slow mover after you two get together, but now he has bursts of impulsiveness that will catch you off guard whenever they happen. Your first kiss happened completely out of the blue when he just felt the urge to kiss you. He said the L word for the first time in the back of the van after a successful heist- right behind Mick and Dan. He can get embarrassed and stumble over his words sometimes, sure, but when something really matters to him he says it outright and without shame, and anyone who wants to make fun of him can deal with their head being put through a wall.
He's a protective partner. Not in the way that he gets into it with anyone who looks at you wrong- he's good at ignoring people who bother him and he trusts you to handle yourself and let him know if you need him to back you up. He'll hold your bag or jacket if you want to go tell someone off and watch you fondly the whole time, but if someone tries to mess with you and you're not in the mood, Len's not afraid to knock their teeth out then and there, no hesitation. He doesn't care who they are: anyone who tries to start on you is immediately on his shit list. He doesn't care about the consequences.
You get to see Leonard at his softest and gentlest, more than anyone else. It's something that he's used to struggling with, but he has such an easy time letting his guard down around you in a way that he can't explain. It feels weird for him not to talk to you about what's on his mind and tell you everything that's going on with him and the boys at the moment. He really like getting to lay back with his head in your lap while he talks to you- and, yes, he'll even let you play with his hair while he does. It's seeped with hairspray and other products, but once you get through all that it's very soft and well taken care of, especially if you get to it before he's had time to puff it up for the day. He might grumble, but he loves the feeling of your hands in his hair so please keep at it.
Speaking of hair, he really likes doing yours. He can occupy himself for hours just sitting beside you and shaking your hair out, running his fingers through it, putting it in several different styles while you do your own thing. He'll give you some attitude if you move a lot ("Just sit still! You're messing me up!") but his face is cute when he concentrates, especially when he's holding bobby pins or hair ties between his teeth.
He thinks he's hot shit but he's so easy to tease sometimes. Give him an "aw, you like holding my hand?" or "you like spending time with me? That's sweet" and watch him go "whatever!" and get all warm in the face. Be prepared for retribution in the future, though. He's still a cocky little shitty who likes to fluster you when the opportunity arises.
He loves gossiping with you. Please bitch and complain to him, it's literally his love language. He gets so much joy out of hearing you rant about work drama/shitty friends + family/random incidents that bothered you throughout the day. He'll be doing the same thing himself because he's a closet drama queen, and he can go back and forth with you for hours about his pet peeves and people who annoy him. He just loves being a little hater with you.
He usually calls you by your name or some variation of "babe". He's not great at sappy pet names, but if you use any on him you'll see it have an instant effect: him averting you gaze with a red face, fighting back a smile, muttering "you're so cheesy". He loves it though, don't let him fool you.
He hums and mumbles through song lyrics absentmindedly while he works, so you get your own private show whenever you help him with his plans. If you recognize what he's singing, feel free to harmonize with him- he likely won't even realize it until he wraps up his tune. He finds this habit of his funny, if not a bit embarrassing (compliment him on his voice afterward, I dare you).
Honestly, not a whole lot changes when you guys get together- apart from the obvious romantic affection. For the most part he just acts like your best friend. You're someone he doesn't have to worry about putting up a front around because he knows you know him better than that. He puts a huge amount of trust in you, which makes him feel squishy and vulnerable, but he's found himself liking it a lot more than he ever thought he would. And he loves you for that.
what do you think each of the mud dogs' love languages they find themselves most drawn to are? :0
Relationship: Romantic
A/N: I have so many opinions on this! I tried to keep these simple by saying the guys have the same giving and receiving languages, and I don't think it's far off tbf. AND to be clear: these guys love any form of affection, this is just what I imagine their favorites are.
Leonard
Physical touch and acts of service.
Although it's not as common as you may think, Len does have trouble expressing the way he feels through words sometimes, even when it comes to you. He gets easily lost inside his head with all his thoughts and feelings, so he naturally gravitates toward any form of affection that helps bring him down to earth with you. If he's ever having a rough day or needs some reassurance (though he has a hard time voicing when he does), you going out of your way to hold his hand or give him a hug will speak volumes to him. While he may not look like it to others, you know he loves surprise physical affection, and he's actually quite clingy. It's not even something he realizes, he just finds it very natural to enjoy sitting beside you wherever you two go, holding your hand, putting an arm around you, messing with your clothes or fixing your hair, coming up with any excuse to touch you. And when it comes to sitting next to you, he can get pretty bitter if someone else manages to snag a seat beside you while he has to sit in another spot further away. It doesn't help that this is something Mick does constantly (both on purpose and not- the little shit), but nobody's exempt from having Len glare at them the entire interaction because they stole his seat. If he's already had a bad day leading up to that, he may just forgo politeness in its entirety and shove the person out of the way in order to sit next to you, putting an arm around your shoulders and growling if the person tries to speak up. Yeah. He's only a little clingy.
Alternatively, he also enjoys you doing anything to help him with his responsibilities, whether that be chores around the apartment or lending a hand with the planning stage for the Mud Dogs' next heist. The latter can stress him out quite a bit, so if you want to bring him a cup of coffee and help him get his thoughts out by bouncing ideas back and forth, he'll just fall more and more in love with every word you say. You're definitely his preferred planning partner, and he's not afraid to admit it in front of the others.
His favorites moments of domesticity come from the two of you helping each other out with things at home. You washing dishes while he dries them, you cooking something and him stirring the pot for five seconds when you have to step away- any little mundane thing that would be boring if he wasn't doing it with you. He also really likes it if you hug him from behind while he's got his attention on something else, though he's likely to abandon whatever it is and start kissing you in the middle of the kitchen if you do. And that's how you guys have burned dinner on more than one occasion <3
Danny
Words of affirmation and quality time.
C'mon, he rattles off pet names and praises like he was born for it. This guy loves his words. Even after you two get together, he takes every opportunity to talk you up and flirt with you- you could be five years into your relationship and he'd still put in maximum effort to get you to go on dates with him. A good deal of his charm comes from his words, and although the things he says might seem a bit too smooth and rehearsed, you can tell he's not just saying things for the hell of it. He hangs on your every word when he's flirting with you, wanting to see if you like what he's doing or if he should change something up- and he doesn't act like this with anyone else. Once he has his sights set on someone romantically, they've got his full attention, and they and they alone are subjected to all his cheesy pickup lines and tooth aching flattery. Even outside of his flirting, he's very sweet and open with what he thinks about you, so there's nothing to stop him from giving you compliments and praise on the day-to-day, whether it's about how you look, things he likes about your personality/how your mind works/how you interact with him and the others, he's almost always got a kind word to say about you. He will run his mouth nonstop if you let him.
He also finds the time he spends with you very important, especially when it's just the two of you (he loves the boys, but sometimes he just wants quality time with his partner). He loves seeing you come home in the evening and being able to ask you about your day, or when the two of you can sit on the couch together and just unwind in each others' company. He also really appreciates physical affection during moments like this, either getting to trace patterns on your hand or play with your hair. He'd spend the whole night awake if it meant you were laying on his lap and telling him about your day while he ran and hand through your hair and listened to you for hours.
Mickey
Quality time, physical touch, and gift giving.
The thing about Mick is that he almost always wants to be in your space. If you have a bubble and need moments where he isn't right next to you all the time, please tell him and you can work it out, because otherwise he'll practically be in your lap at any given opportunity. He just loves getting to hang out with you and be physically close to you while he does. If you guys are spending some time alone in the apartment (gossiping, eating, almost killing each other over video games) and he gets to lay in your lap, wrap himself around you, or even just hold your arm or hand, he's completely satisfied. It's a routine that makes him feel very safe and loved, and any reassurance that you love him + want to be with him is best given in this form. He appreciates being told both those things, but to him, actions speak louder than words. Especially when he's so used to people saying one thing and doing the opposite- he likes that you can prove you actually want to be with him by...being with him. Yeah, he has pretty low standards sometimes.
Another thing that'll come up throughout your relationship is gift giving. While he isn't a fan of the standard model of this (he doesn't like receiving fancy or expensive gifts, and he isn't likely to give them unless it's something he's stolen), he really, really enjoys finding knick knacks around the Hidden City and bringing them back to you because he thought of you when he saw them. These are always things that have no real value: a figurine of a character you like that he got from the dump, a piece of glass in your favorite color, a cool rock, etc. But they all came about by him actively thinking of you and remembering things you told him about yourself, so they're very sweet! He always has the biggest grin on his face when he hands them over to you, so if you like them, it'll make him even happier. And if you ever want to return the favor by scavenging for something worthless but extremely personal for him, he'll keep it forever and won't let anyone touch it (not even you. He trusts no one but himself with it. That's his prized possession).
A/N: *blows dust off my keyboard* Uh hey guys. Fancy seeing you all here!
Anyway I'm feeling blehhh and I've been thinking about the mud dogs a lot lately, so here you go have this for free <33 Also if you have mud dogs requests, send em in! Will I get to them? Who could possibly know. But reqs are open all the same
Well, they don't like seeing you miserable, that's for sure.
None of them are really used to dealing with this kind of thing. Sure, they all have experience being around people who've been sick and sometimes even helping with it depending on who the person was, but since taking up a life of crime they've gotten a bit rusty. They're way better at patching up the cuts and bruises you all get from your various missions and heists, but taking care of someone who's just caught a bug or has invisible pain going on? It's not their strong suit. But that doesn't mean they don't still try.
Danny's the best at looking after you by far. While he might make a joke here or there, he's the least likely to get on your nerves, and the most likely to make you a warm beverage and a hot meal unprompted. He looks after Len and Mick enough when they overwork themselves or go too far on a job that he has a good understanding of what you need: time, rest, and peace and quiet (the latter said while he glares at your other two friends). I take back all my generalization, actually- he's not a bad caretaker at all! He'll stop by your room/your spot on the couch and ask how you're doing and if you're feeling up for accompanying them on some task, and he'll sit with you and rub your back and let you complain about how bad you feel if you want to. He keeps as many worries as possible off your plate, and encourages you to rest as much as you can. He doesn't care if you're all actively being hounded by the cops (which you probably are), he just says "that ain't for you to worry about. Go take your meds and lay down". While he may come across as stern, he really just wants you to feel better. He doesn't like seeing anyone he cares about in pain.
Leonard is brash and can be quite loud and irritating when the others are involved, but when left alone with you he's way softer than he is on a daily basis. He won't baby you, but he's way more likely to do what you ask of him without complaint (holding things for you, getting up and getting you stuff, microwaving lunch, changing the channel to something he normally would never watch). If you want to vent about how bad you feel, he's your man. To him, your pain is something he can shit-talk with you about ("That fucking sucks. Why's your body doing this? This guy bothering you? Next time someone sneezes on you, tell me. I'll take care of them"), and he's only a little bit serious. He'll continue on with the bit if it makes you laugh- actually, there's little he won't do to try and lighten your mood, so if the two of you have any embarrassing/silly inside jokes that you want him to recreate or a funny voice you want him to do, this is the time. He'll deny you for a few minutes, but he's super easy to sway when you're sick. I hope Danny and Mick were there to see him do some cheesy shit to make you feel better. The big softie. They'll never let it go.
Mickey's just a pure wild card here, god help you. It's not like he's bad, he's just a bit chaotic because he really wants to fix whatever's going on with you, and gets impatient when he realizes there's nothing either of you can do but ride it out. He's very good about reminding you take any meds or painkillers you need though, and he comes up with a lot of other ways to ease your discomfort. Anything that usually helps you, he's down to do, no joke. He'll be your body pillow or heating pad or wrap his arms around your face if you have a headache. He cares the least about the possibility of you getting him sick and will be in your space and company as much as you want him to, though if you're feeling touch adverse you may have to shoo him away. If he's pestering you, feel free to tell him you're annoyed- he's got thick skin and knows you love him, so he won't take it to heart. He's a good sport.
Mick's also the most likely to procure mystic medicine for you, not realizing the potential negative effects that could have on a human, especially when a few of his medicines definitely came from the black market.
"Yeah I'm sure Y/N would appreciate this crazy plant I got. Funny that it's making my arm all tingly."
"C'mon Mick for fuck's sake-"
I won't lie, it's not the most ideal situation you could be in. The guys' lives are chaotic and messy and often lacking in common physical comforts. But they always look out for you when you need it. Them having your back doesn't just apply to high-stakes cons and heists, they're there for you 24/7 (no matter how much beauty sleep they might lose). You're part of their messy little family, and they'll always do their best to take care of you, even if they might be lacking in a few areas.
random TMNT headcanons that I conjured up while on sick-brain
notes and contents: for any/all iterations, non specific. a lot of self indulgence (Gender-Neutral! Reader), relationship is intended to be platonic, but it's pretty much up to interpretation. physical affection. mentions of turtle biology.
MASTERLIST, RULES FOR REQUESTS
⢠Being friends with the turtles consists of sending them a message while you're up late at night asking if they wanna grab some food, drive around aimlessly or somewhere specific that sounds unheard of at such a late hour, and them saying "aw hells yeah" and meeting up with you as soon as possible.
⢠It's more often than not that his mattress breaks and tears from the blunt edges of his shell digging into the material. Or if he lays on his back more, there'll be sagging depending on where he lays the most that will be bigger than the average butt dip. Basically, sleeping in his bed means you'll get the occasional spring jabbing into your ribs or end up rolling into a dip whenever he moves. It isn't exactly easy for him to get a top notch mattress in the first place so good luck with that.
⢠If you're a manga/anime geek looking for which guys to geek out to then Leo and Mikey are your guys. They have a handful of volumes from different manga that they found from rummaging up top, but none that are from the same series so they have a lot of mismatched knowledge on them. Casey is the one that indulges them in all the anime that he loves and it isn't uncommon to find the three gushing about the respective shows they're watching together. If you're into that, they'll let you get in on the action! But you're only gonna be watching it in sub. None of them will budge for dub, soz bro (unless you have a visual impairment and have no choice but to depend on dubs then they'll make the exception for you obvs).
⢠Heavens hope that you're a human radiator because these guys Need That. He will be clinging to you the majority of the time if you give him the permission to. He'll even do the cricket thing and rub his legs and feet against yours to build up some of that cozy-cozy heat. And if you're not naturally warm-bodied? Then expect to be bombarded by plenty layers of blankets if you're hoping to cuddle with him man, you're going to have to make up for the loss of heat somehow. He might get a little petty about it, might not. I mean, you humans ARE supposed to be warm-blooded but whatever đ
⢠He's almost always cold to the touch (tends to be worse during colder months), but if you've had physical contact with him for long enough, e.g. you had a hand resting on his thigh or face pressed to his plastron, the spot warms up under your touch easily and lingers for a while after pulling away. So if you've been cuddling with him for long enough under a bundle of covers, you're eventually gonna have a toasty turtle (fat chance of you getting up for whatever reason now pal, rip to your bladder).
⢠The guys don't get the proper amount of exposure to light as they should do for turtles, as they require appropriate levels of vitamin D to allow the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract. Calcium is the most important mineral in a reptileâs body and Donnie knows this, has done for ages. One day he confided in April about it and now, to this day, April buys them all vitamin supplement gummies that she's adamant about them keeping up with. Fuck knows how they managed to make it this far without them man.
âł Eventually, April invested in getting them an appropriate basking lamp fitting for the four of them because she was seriously concerned over them never having one in the first place. (Fact: UVB (Ultraviolet B) is crucially essential for turtles because the lack there of can disrupt proper shell and bone growth, as well as making them ill and die long, slow, painful deaths from metabolic bone disease. Seriously I DON'T KNOW HOW THEY MANAGED SO LONG WITHOUT IT). After being educated by Donnie and doing her own research on testudine biology, she became greatly paranoid over their health for the long-term and still is to be honest. She just really wants her boys to be okay and properly looked after :/
⢠Hugs are really appreciated amongst the four. They're nice, loving and Warm. Whether it's a quick side hug or a long embrace, he's ecstatic enough just to have his cheek nuzzled against your warm one and you encased in his arms.
⢠With nerves in their shells that lead back to their nervous system, the guys can feel their carapace and plastron being stroked, scratched, tapped, or otherwise touched, and let me tell you each and every one of them would be oh so grateful if you gently did as such. It's less likely you'll have him asking for it, but he definitely wouldn't complain if you casually start stroking over the scutes in his carapace. Scritch scritch a little bit too, that'll definitely hit the spot. Get a body scrubber and some skin-sensitive soap, scrubbadubdub on that shell and you'll get a happy (and partially clean!) turtle.
âł Linking back to the cuddling, he definitely wouldn't mind being a little spoon. The warmth of your body seeping through his carapace is the quickest way to getting him settled, cozy and maintaining his general body temperature.Â
⢠Occasionally, if they're feeling too cramped in their shells, they'll exhale air out of their lungs which makes a noticeable hissing sound. It'll happen at any time, any place. Don't be too spooked when you witness this for the first time, you'll get used to it. Eventually.
⢠Kind of expected, but Leo will make brews for everyone often if you're all hanging out together in the lair. He'll only make tea, and if you wanna keep your cards right - and be a nice enough friend - you'll accept it every time. He'll jazz it up with different flavours that they've got in store so it isn't the same drink every time, but if you're in the mood for something more caffinated, you're looking at the wrong guy to make it. He just doesn't think coffee's all that great and subtly tries to urge those around him to avoid it because he cares :) don't take it personally :)
⢠They have a massive intrigue towards hair - because they don't have any! Yeah sure, dad has fur, but there's something different about their human friends having hair long enough to play with. Dude, if you have hair and are comfortable with others touching it, the turtles'll play with it all the time. Just sit yourself in front of him on the floor while he's on the settee and just let his fingers roam the surface area of your head. Got a buzz cut? He'll run his palm across it over and over again 'cause Woah it tickles. With hair that's any longer, he'll card his fingers through it, tussle it, lift it up just to let it run over his hand and/or braid it if he's been doing it for long enough to learn how. He'll honestly have a blast with it and so will you. Trust me on this, I'm doing you a favour here (they've already been doing this with April and Casey for years, it won't take them long to rope you into it too).
⢠Cuddle piles?? Hello??? Dude, huddling together during a movie night with the gang just to finish it off with falling asleep holding onto one another because you're all close enough and shameless towards being that affectionate with each other?? Catch me joining in on that shit.
Hey guys! I want to try to get back into the swing of writing things on here, so Iâve gone ahead and opened my requests for a little bit so you can feel free and send some in!Â
If you havenât checked out my rules in a bit, Iâve decided to hold off on writing romantic x readers and stick to platonic stuff, at least for now. I know many of you probably arenât thrilled about that, but if youâve got any platonic x readers youâd like to see with the turtles (or any of the main cast), please send them in!Â
Thereâs no guarantee Iâll get to all of them, but Iâll do my best as long as you guys are patient askdjfhsd
As someone who falls more on the aromantic side of things, I really appreciate finding platonic x reader stuff! They're really underrated and I hardly ever see any good ones,, so thank you for being one of those writers who contribute platonic x readers!
Yeah exactly! I mean, I like romance as much as the next person, but it seems like platonic relationships almost always take a backseat to it when it comes to fandom spaces, especially with x readers. So yeah I definitely want to help contribute to putting more platonic stuff out there! And Iâm really glad to see people enjoying that!Â
What about the silly chaos of a baking competition? It could be April, Donnie and the reader vs Leo, Ralph and Mikey. Oh! And Splinter could be the judge. Of course everyoneâs gonna get competitive and try to sabotage the other team, stealing ingredients and such.
A/N: Oh this is actually a super fun concept I love this
Character(s): Raph, Leo, Mikey, Donnie, April, Splinter
Relationship: Platonic
First off, April is actually a pretty good baker. Donnie...is not. So youâve got a good balance going on here, it just depends on what level your own baking skill are at
The odds were a bit stacked against you to begin with, given that Mikey is on the other team (everyone drew straws, but Donnie is convinced that Raph and Leo somehow cheated to get Mikey with them)
Thankfully, Raph isnât too great of a baker either, and Leo is honestly a complete wild card when it comes to the kitchen, so you three still have a fighting chance
You make three of the classics: cookies, cupcakes, and cake. (definitely not just because Splinter was hungry. This whole competition totally wasnât a well-constructed ruse to get all of you to make food for him. How could you ever assume that)Â
Donnie loves to pretend he isnât terrible in the kitchen (âIâm a scientist! Baking is just food science!â), but after he managed to turn your teamâs cupcakes into black crisps in the oven, you and April put him on sabotage duty, which he is frighteningly good atÂ
His tech certainly gives him a leg up when it comes to stealing things from right under your opponentsâ noses, and all the backlash gets directed at him and distracts the other team so you and April can pull ahead. Itâs a surprisingly effective systemÂ
Itâs mostly a competition between you and April vs. Mikey. Heâs the one pulling most of his teamâs weight, after all. Raph will get him all his ingredients, and once in a blue moon Leo will agree to put half his ass into mixing the batter instead of just standing there and smack talking your team, but Mikey is busting out all his well-honed baking skills for this and itâs a little intimidatingÂ
April ends up getting equally competitive. Not that you and the other turtles arenât, itâs just that her and Mikeyâs passion and determination kind of drowns out everything else, to the point where the rest of you guys just wind up doing whatever they say because, alright, you actually really want to see your respective team win this thingÂ
Donnie and Leo might have gotten into a physical fight once or twice. You and April are used to it, so you just kind of worked around them while they caused a ruckus on your side of the kitchen
In the end, you all wind up with several trays of baked goods ranging drastically in quality, and Splinter is more than happy to judge everything like heâs a professional food critic, but really itâs just a half-hour montage of him stuffing his face and forgetting that heâs actually supposed to be judging while the rest of you wait in anticipationÂ
âSo who won?!âÂ
âHuh? Oh, yes, yes, right. Uh...it was a tie. Youâre all very goodâÂ
âWHAT-âÂ
Yeah no way youâre sticking with that verdict, so you all hunker down and chow down on the rest of your treats. It takes about as long as the competition itself, but eventually you decide on a few winners
Mikeyâs team won on cupcakes, because of Donnieâs slip up that required you and April to have to re-make them from scratch and running out of time
Your team won on cookies, because Donnie sabotaged the other teamâs batter when Leo was supposed to be watching the bowlÂ
And...the final test...it was a close call...but your teamâs cake actually pulled through! Originally you all agreed to settle on Mikeyâs cake as the winner (because it was good as hell), up until Donnie found a tiny eggshell in his slice and made such a big deal out of it that the other team agreed to hand you guys the win (the shell was Raphâs fault, but heâs definitely not gonna admit that anytime soon)Â
But yeah, you guys gloat about that victory for days, and, as a result, get to eat all the rest of the baked goods while Raph, Leo and Mikey are stuck on dishwashing duty. You, April and Donnie all end up with huge stomach aches afterward, but sometimes thatâs just a price you're willing to pay for victory Â
