A Lackadaisy in OTL WW2 AU
I am going to commit an infraction against Tracy's "The cats are just representative of humans" stance:
So I was having a nice chat with my friends on Lackadaisy characters in WW2 uniforms. The concept expanded and we not only have headcanons for their role (assuming they are all still citizens of the United States), but even some edited posters and a concept for fiction based on the premise.
What exactly is the premise?
Imagine our world, now include a separate intelligent Feline species living alongside us.
Now go back to the Second World War.
The Lackadaisy characters will remain the same age despite the year difference. Their experiences at the Lackadaisy will still remain as a memory of past times before the war.
Everyone is technically on the same side.
Could probably cover topics such as Integration and a nod to the experiences of african-american communities serving in WW2 despite racism.
Who's Who?
Rocky = The only feline in the crew of a bomber aircraft, US Air Force. Seems fitting to having him perform (at least once) whilst dropping rain of death below.
Freckle = Part of the infrantry, the US Army might be the only ones crazy or daring enough to accept him. Has a small diary as well as a letter writer habit.
Ivy = A dancer performing alongside a human troupe. Might have a role in the integration of Felines as an accepted part of American society. Writes letters to Freckle.
Zib = In the navy. Not sure why it fits so well to us but the image of Zib in a nay uniform slouching over the handrails of a destroyer has a good poster vibe.
The Savoys = Moved to France after its occupation to join the resistance movements since the army probably would not have women taking part in the fighting. They are still the same personality-wise though may face a bit of culture clash.
Mordecai = Military Intelligence or the OSS. Probably has a place in his division's subculture.
Viktor = Either a commanding officer or part of logistics. Might be like that general who was on the ground during the Normandy landings.
Mitzi = A lobbyist or a politician or head of a movement representing America's Felines.
More details on the piece of fiction concept if there's demand for it.
