Rise an' Shine, Neighbor!

🗝The official Rise an' Shine, Neighbor! AU blog!🗝 🔒Created by @juliusthekat🔒 🍰Heavily supported by @yo-itz-sweetie🍰 📜Yes, this is also an ask blog!📜

[riseanshineneighbor]

Welcome, to the...

🗝️⋆｡𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏' 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆, 𝑵𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒃𝒐𝒓! 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒈!✧˚ ༘🔒

Brought to you by @juliusthekat and the amazing support of @yo-itz-sweetie

⚠️(14+) This AU contains heavy or uncomfortable themes, such as child abuse, substance abuse, violence, self-destructive behaviors, struggles with identity, trauma and mental illness, and death.⚠️

What's this story about, you may ask?

Well, we follow Cuphead, our protagonist, on his journey to figure out what's behind that basement door inside Julius's house! Along the way, he meets new people who help him slowly piece together this mystery. But will he be able to handle the truth? On the sidelines, his brother, Mugman, goes through his own journey, trying to navigate life normally while dealing with the side effects of the abuse he faced his entire life. His primary goal will be to be acknowledged...But will it even be worth it in the end? And as for Julius, or, better known, as Mr. Katz...What's he hiding? What has him shutting everything and everyone out from his home? What happened in that house?

So glad you stuck long enough to get to view this blog! I've become so obssesed and passionate about this AU-series, and I just really want to share it out into the world.

🗝️⋆｡𖦹Main Forms of Media

1. Digital art 2. Traditional art 3. Non-profit merch/crafts 4. Animation memes 5. Edits 6. Letters 7. Pinterest Boards 8. Spotify Playlists

🗝️⋆｡𖦹°‧★Ask Blog Rules

No NSFW/NSFL! Even to the adults, let's not

If you want ME to answer a question, directly specify it; if you want a character to respond to your question, start with, "Hey, *character*!"

You can send silly and short roleplay asks

Fan art is welcome! But again, no NSFW or problematic art

Proshippers DNI

Ask age-appropriate questions to these characters

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Felix and Oswald's relationship

CW/TW: SH implied

Felix always had a bit of a tense relationship with Oswald.

That was because of the trust the rabbit had placed in him, but then lost one fateful night.

Felix knew about the self-harming behaviors Oswald had, and at the time, the others didn't know. Felix told Oswald to call him if he ever needed to talk to someone about it.

And Oswald had, for some time, avoided calling him out of pride…But eventually did that fateful night, when he was alone, left with nothing but his dark thoughts.

But Felix? Well…He was out clubbing and didn't pick up his phone, despite feeling it buzz.

And Oswald was left bloody until he got himself together to deal with it on his own. From that point on, he had lost trust in Felix…Not all, but enough to make him dislike him.

And Felix? Well…He never knew. Because Oswald never spoke up about it. Once again, due to pride.

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Julius and MJ: Lore dump

So, this guy was actually an alley cat when he was young, and had been for a good while. Don't ask him about his biological mother, because he just wouldn't know.

When he was still on his own, he often explored cities, mostly trying to find a place that wouldn't run him out for just being a black cat, and especially one who spoke a broken variation of English and German.

He stumbled upon Raven Brooks one fateful night. It was raining heavily, and he was hitting the skiddaddle, trying to find a home to duck under.

He ended up getting himself cought in a rosebush, however, the more he moved, the more it hurt, and he was just about to give up.

Until a lady helped him out of it.

Despite the cross around her neck, she didn't look at him in disgust or doubt, just…Concern. Before he knew it, he was taken inside her home.

MJ was her name.

And it turns out, she'd be the same woman who would go through all the legal processes to adopt him. What reason? He couldn't fathom this; what on earth would a human want with a black cat as - not even a pet, but a son?

Not that it mattered as time went on.

Because Julius grew to trust MJ, and she became his world. She was patient when he couldn't pronounce certain words, she never hit him, even when he was dragged by the scruff by a policeman for stealing – what? Old habits die hard.

But, due to the time period, not everyone was too accepting about this interspecies type of relationship; MJ tried shielding Julius away from it as much as he could, but he wasn't stupid.

He just hated it most when MJ was belittled, and she said nothing about it. It made him angry, leading to him getting into fights.

Julius, despite his aggression, was…Fragile. He had to be careful around bright lights and noises, and had spent the longest time living with a nasty combo of schizophrenia and epilepsy without even knowing it. So many hospital visits, so many pills…

It wasn't fun being fragile, but also on the verge of tearing everything to shreds in his path.

He spent most of his childhood on his own, but had ended up getting along with a select few individuals: James, Felix, and of course, Janie. James was most surprising to him, because…Why would a dog want to be around a cat?

Regardless, he kept his guard up around most, but was able to open himself to others he deemed safe.

One interesting thing to note is that, at the time, he really loved art, not architecture quite yet, but art. It was an escape from reality. Sometimes literally.

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Rise An' Shine Neighbor Tid bits

Subjects: Julius and Janie

One thing to note about Janie, as a person, is that she was the progressive feminist type; she was adamant on making her own choices and not letting society, her parents, or anyone, for that matter, pressure her into anything.

She didn't practice religion, she dressed as skimpy as she wanted to, and, of course, let every bigot know who they were messing with should they bring up the color of her fur.

Julius was the opposite…He was looking to conform; wearing clothes, practicing the primary religion, and just…Kept his head down and stayed shut.

If someone discriminated against him? He'd stay quiet; after all, you can't change anybody's mind, so why should he even try?

Well, he was this way until he met Janie. She was the type of girl he was told not to be around, even by his own mother, and yet, he ignored those "warnings", and stood by her side. And, well….She stood by his. She stood up for him and encouraged him to become more confident in himself, and he did!

He stopped wearing clothes he didn't care for, but he stayed true to himself and continued practicing his religion.

Over time, Janie radicalized Julius and made him WAKE up. Even when they got married and had a family, they never tried enforcing traditional gender roles; he just HAPPENED to be the one working.

If there was a protest going on, the two would join and give their support to whatever the cause was; they primarily stood by friendly churches that preached for prejudice towards black felines to be abolished.

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Quick Facts (Mild tw/cw)

Victim: Tom

He can't really handle seeing blood, needles, or pills of any form anymore; the same with watching movies where someone dies on screen.

However, I think his biggest trigger would have to be holding someone who's maybe unconscious, or fainted, or just unresponsive. He’ll genuinely lose his mind.

That, and fresh SH.

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Tom Lore Dump

Topic: Identity Era: Mournin', Neighbor!

So,

After some point, he WILL become more willing to express himself, particularily his sexuality, and I think ocne pride month hits, that's when he'll actually get that mlm pin

So, it's a minor change, BUT! He has combed his fur differently! He used to comb it EXACTLY like Felix's, but now that he is forming his own identity, he is combing it differently. Similar, but unique- like a star! mostly to reference "superstar", as that's what Felix often called him

Fingerless gloves- genuinly NO reason, other than they look cool

Since it's getting hotter, he'll be tying his letterman jacket around his neck, instead of wearing it

[riseanshineneighbor]

Hua Băobăo

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Mournin’, Neighbor!: Mugsy!!

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HANDMADE Polymer clay Armadillo sculpture.

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IT’S ARLO :3

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reblog if you are ASEXUAL, support ASEXUAL PEOPLE, or SECRETLY A DRAGON IN HUMAN FORM

[riseanshineneighbor]

RASN Cuphead core in the future

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Short Stories #13: Peel it all away

CW/TW// Mild body horror, blood, and implied gender dysphoria

His arms were held firmly, hands keeping him in place. He didn't understand a lick of what was being said; it was only darkness and gibberish.

A person approached him. As he tried freeing himself, the figure only came closer, until it reached him, it grasped the collar of his shirt, and ripped it off in a peeling motion. He let out a cry of pain, and when he looked down, there was nothing but blood, and the mind's attempt to visualize flesh being peeled away

The sounds only got louder, more intense, until–

Mugman sharply and loudly gasped, immediately sitting up in his bed as his body jerked him awake. His chest heaved, body trembling as he hugged his knees to his torso.

He took deep breaths, trying to fight back the tears that fell from his eyes; no, he wasn't going to cry.

Boys don't cry.

He turned his head, glancing at his little brother sound asleep, like Mugman hadn't moved a muscle.

He wiped his eyes and lay back down, scooting closer to Cuphead, hooking his arm around him, and bringing him in an embrace.

It was just a dream.

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Short Stories #12: 988

TW// Implied Attempted Suicide

It was hot.

Really hot.

Well, hot for someone with black fur, anyway…Yet, it wasn't enough to tire him out.

There wasn't a single thought going through his head that prevented him from going to the bridge.

He set his paws over the railing and looked afar. Nothing but mountains…He wanted to paint them. He WOULD'VE if he had brought his painting supplies.

But he had other ideas.

Mr. Katz looked down at his paws, the way they trembled on the bar. He felt his heart pound against his chest. The feeling in his limbs was almost gone.

Nobody was there.

Nobody would stop him.

He stepped a foot upon the bottom of the railing, his waist now being at eye level with the railing.

If he just leaned forward, he'd go down headfirst…

He closed his eyes, and took a deep breath in…

And deep breath out…

…What was he doing…?

Mr. Katz stepped back, feeling that ache in his throat he always did when…

He found his legs buckle beneath his own weight, and he sat down on the planks of the bridge, bringing his knees to his head.

Seriously, what WAS he doing…?

This couldn't be how his story ended…

Could it?

Well, what was there even left for him?

Nothing really came to mind, as he was flooded with emotions, a broken sob leaving his mouth. His ears pinned to his head as his shoulders bobbed up and down with each cry. Not loud, no, but…Audible.

He didn't know what to do.

…Then, an idea hit him.

He shakily took out his phone, tears landing on the screen. He couldn't remember who he was calling…But it wasn't James.

Mr. Katz hesitated in inputting every single number.

9.

8.

8.

His thumb trembled as it hovered over the phone icon.

No, he couldn't do it…This was stupid.

…But he knew he couldn't stay here alone for long.

Beeep…!

"Hello, you've reached the suicide hotline. My name is -----. How can I help you?"

[riseanshineneighbor]

HAPPY PRIDE!!

Have some characters with their pride flags! Unfortunately, I couldn't get everyone, but I'll list every single character's colors!

Bǎobǎo: Pomosexual, Demi-Romantic

Mickey: Non-Binary (They/Them)

Sheba: Aromantic, Asexual

Fanny: Lesbian

Arlo: Asexual, Bisexual

Nene: Lesbian

Brittany: Pansexual

Harriet: Omnisexual, Demi-Girl

[Note: Those highlighted in purple belong to @yo-itz-sweetie , and I could be mistaken on their sexualities and gender identities. Any mistakes will be fixed]

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Tommy!!

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Oswald

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[infernothechaosgod]

Everyone use the reblogs to gush about your toon lore, im talking your oswalds, your mickeys, your fannies, your felixes, your ocs your mortimers ANYTHING LETS TALK‼️‼️‼️‼️

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Reblogging again because of an entirely new au: Rise an' Shine, Neighbor!

It's literally ALL in this blog; think Hello Neighbor x The Rubberverse