May 22
I've written so much smutty, weird, and unhinged fic for these two that I knew I needed some unexpected G-rated sweetness from known asshole Jacob Lash. Thank you so, so much to @questionartbox for bringing this idea to life!
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I've written so much smutty, weird, and unhinged fic for these two that I knew I needed some unexpected G-rated sweetness from known asshole Jacob Lash. Thank you so, so much to @questionartbox for bringing this idea to life!
Tis the season for the greason @robo-cryptid
hii! may i request lash/pocket hcs? i think they're neat :D
Leapfrog[Lash/Pocket] Headcanons
Silly ship name I came up with off the top of my head. Let's do it!
First time they meet is at a swap meet! Pocket is there to find some rarities in the amphibious section, while Lash is picking up some old edition comics that are being way undervalued. He saw Pocket after the two accidentally knocked shoulders, and followed them around, chatting their ear off, trying to impress them.
Spoiler: it didn't work. Pocket was trying to dodge him as best as they could because really, at first, Lash was just trying to get a quick score. Pocket was as unimpressed as ever, though... They didn't have the mental headspace to entertain cocky assholes.
...Until they kept running into each other on the streets. They were a little scared at first, thinking that he'd taken to stalking them. Not only that, but what if he found out their true identity? Pocket is not a confrontational person unless they have to be, and they did end up actually chewing Lash out, at first. Lash really didn't like having his pride busted there, and it formed into an argument, aaand... They didn't see each other again for a month.
Next time they ran into each other, it was completely on accident. Both ended up at the same bar. Started with glares in either direction, until somehow they winded up chatting, and one thing lead to another and they swapped contact information. After getting through the rough bit, Pocket didn't find Lash's personality so grinding, and Lash found Pocket even more charming.
Once they eventually got settled in a relationship(as in going steady), Lash loves buy Pocket things. That's his romantic gesture; After all, he makes some decent coin. Pocket was a little uncomfortable with it at first, considering how they grew up, but came to recognize them as kind gestures. In turn, they'll make stuff for him. Either nice dinners, or little things they knit or paint, or occasionally something they find that just reminds them of Lash.
Lash really wants to get Pocket more involved in sports. Baseball, boxing, basketball, tennis... He always insists that Pocket just has that 'natural athletic form' and needs to use it to their full extent. Pocket is always usually pretty bad at everything sports wise, though lmao. They're the best at boxing, to Lash's delight, because they're quick on their feet. He LOVES to spar with them because of it. Considers it real bonding time.
Pocket was definitely first a little horrified with Lash's diet. Very little greens and grains, and a whole lot of meats(particularly reds). Soon as they found out, they'd instantly try to incorporate more into his diet. Lash wasn't really having it, at first, insisting that his high protein diet kept him fit. Pocket managed to finally convince their partner that it was fine to have a larger variety, and introduced Lash to a lot of foods and dishes that he wouldn't normally eat.
Although they always tell him it's completely unnecessary, Lash will always try to show off in front of Pocket. Subtle flexes of his power in certain places(like getting a good table at a very nice establishment, or getting first viewing of something). He'd go about it in that same dick way he always did, at first, until he found out how weary it made Pocket of him. After that, he chilled out a lot on the asshole front for moves like that. Trying to change... for them <3
Speaking of change as well: generally speaking, according to those that work with and for him, seems Lash is a lot less of a prick now that he's got someone more mild mannered. He hates to say that anyone has tamed him, because nobody tames the Lash... But Pocket has definitely wormed their way into his heart and has helped him become not so much of an asshole.
As for Pocket, Lash has definitely helped them to stand up more for themselves. Before, they'd just try to be another face in the crowd. They want to stay out of the spotlight. They still do, but instead of curling up to take blows... They actually try to stand against them and push back. They have a lot more self worth now since dating Lash.
This was definitely an interesting one for me to write!! Thanks for asking it. Do hope you meant you wanted HC's of them shipped because when I see character/character request that's where my mind goes to haha. If not I do have some other HC's listed on my blog for the both of them, and I do have some more cooking up for Pocket...
Lash and Pocket sharing a post-Ritual victory kiss I commissioned from @mountaintuuna. I've been kicking my feet and giggling since I saw the lineart ough. I love them.
Lash x Pocket Manifesto
As you may know by now, Lash/Pocket is primarily a product of me drinking my own koolaid after a crack smut idea my personal favorite Deadlock ship. With the help of @lost-disco-gay, we have created a Very Serious Manifesto about the ship's appeal and why it works.
You can view the presentation here in slideshow format! [HUGE photosensitivity warning. There are a ton of flashing GIFs.]
If you would prefer not to experience all the flashing, you can see the static version of the slides below the cut, although fair warning that these slides are still very busy and potentially eyestrain inducing.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Deadlock (Video Game) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Jacob Lash/Pocket (Deadlock) Characters: Jacob Lash (Deadlock), Pocket (Deadlock) Additional Tags: Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Crack, Accidental Voyeurism, Chair Sex, Bad Dirty Talk Summary:
The humble steel chair was not made with this purpose in mind.
Leapfrog Rambles
Perhaps I will save the lengthy thesis for another day, but just briefly, I do think Pocket would appreciate that Lash is a man of action. He talks way too much, but he does back it up. From the way Pocket reacts to Dynamo's continued friendship with their dad and just their overall vibe and the way powerful families work, I get the impression Pocket grew up surrounded by a lot of people who saw a lot of things but said and did nothing. I think they'd be drawn to people who actually follow through on shit and walk like they talk, even if they're people like Lash who might not necessarily have the strongest moral convictions.
Also, Lash is so flashy and over the top and his ego is so huge, it provides a nice smokescreen. Pocket doesn't have to examine their own tendencies to show off or their own pridefulness as long as they have Lash to distract them from it -- or alternatively, a more introspective Pocket could take this as a moment to be like, "Well, shit." Depends on whether you want to make them worse or better, lol.
ALSO, I think they could bond over being expert grudge-holders. Who cares if Lash's grudge is stupid? At least he's not going to tell them to let it go.
Happy Ides of March to all who celebrate. did you know there's an 18+ Leapfrog Deadlock server where we get silly about Lash and Pocket? you probably would know if I advertised it more!
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