the dagger squad as cats and dogs
A/N: it came to me in a dream. and i’m serious about that. and (spoilers) hangman is an orange cat like you cannot convince me otherwise.
Pairings: Dagger Squad x GN!Reader
Jake “Hangman” Seresin
Tabby (Cat)
jake is most definitely a sassy orange tabby with a soft spot for back scratches. he’s hot and cold but the second you so much as touch him, he’s purring like it’s nobody’s business. until he decides he’s had enough and suddenly you’re rough-housing instead of napping. the most chaotic dagger imo. always on edge and very sweet when it counts. and he’s also definitely one of those elusive indoor-outdoor cats who comes (mostly around mealtime) and goes as he pleases. but the cuddles get real serious real fast. he’ll be laid up on your stomach talking philosophy in the blink of an eye. who even brought up organized religion? he could listen to you talk all night, the soft hum against his temple as it lulls him to sleep.
Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw
Great Dane (Dog)
gorgeous, loyal, empathetic, codependent, and huge. seriously, built for beauty pageants but the most fun-loving and silly man you could ask for. and always attached to you at the hip. incredibly needy and so so majestic to look at. who’s complaining. very good at reading people and forms his opinions very quickly (first impressions matter with this one). literally so energetic like you already went on a run and did a workout and you still wanna do a sunset hike? what can he say, he’s gotta stretch those long legs somehow!!! humongous but still a lap dog somehow. if you sit for one second, he’s on you like velcro. matter of fact, you don’t even have to be sitting, he’s stuck to you anywhere anytime.
Javy “Coyote” Machado
Belgian Malinois (Dog)
despite the low hanging fruit of his callsign, i genuinely believe this man is a malinois. learned the book so fast that he’s always pushing himself to some perfect, impossible standard. you always remind him that it’s okay to back down and take a breather. oh, and when he does is he the most caring and precious baby ever. will seek you out like a heat seeking missile. good at it too. he knows when you need space, but can also tell when you’re totally bluffing and just need a tight hug. hopeless romantic and i stand by that. has such high standards, but he feels really lucky to have found someone so perfect. someone who puts in effort to know him so well. while he’s had his heart broken before, he’s willing to put his full trust in you (especially when you kiss him gently on the forehead and tell him he’s enough)
Natasha “Phoenix” Trace
Black Cat
100% the black cat of the group. especially those ones where when the sun hits, their fur is really a nice warm brown. yeah. very protective of the people she loves, and never forgets a face. gets that really distinct look in her eye that lets you know she’s riled up. loves to stow away with a nice deck of cards, content to play solitaire forever. but if you happen to stumble upon her solo game, she won’t mind teaching you a little. often found lurking around corners, waiting to jump out and scare you. you’ve learned to look before entering every room. has her moments (specifically when she gets really delirious before a meal/before bed where she’ll lose control of her train of thought and just start yapping away). pretends not to like being touched, but leans in closer every time you rub her shoulders or slip your arm around her. always thought she preferred being alone until she met you.
Reuben “Payback” Fitch
Burmese Cat
absolutely stunning and incredibly loud. catch him laughing, clapping, singing, sometimes even just shouting with excitement. you can’t get him to stop. he’s just so enthusiastic. loves to be held. just wrap your arms around him. and then stay like that. perfect! warning: will whine if you let go, so just… don’t, and you’ve got a cuddle buddy for life. will spend his time off following you around the house, watching you do your little tasks, opting for the passenger seat when you run errands (guilty pleasure: grabbing things from the top shelf for you even if you’re tall enough). also so beautiful even thought his skincare routine is basically just moisturizer (and you even had to convince him to try that). can and will rant on and on about you to just about anyone. you are a household name simply because of how often he gushes about you to your neighbors, friends, cashiers, pets, etc.
Robert “Bob” Floyd
Scottish Fold (Cat)
okay this one was very hard (and possibly controversial) but to me, bob is most definitely a cute little scottish fold. just a sweet boy with an angel face, like ur kidding. can be very cheeky at times. loves to make you laugh always, making silly comments under his breath (to you) or pulling funny faces for your eyes only. knows exactly how to brighten up your day. imo the best texter on the squad. he’s so attentive and quick with it. will ask clarifying questions if lost or confused when it comes to your relationship, but gets bouts of confidence that draw out his true feelings for you. he knows exactly when he’s found the one when you don’t tease him for stuttering every once in a while or for getting a little too blushy whenever you look at him. yeah, you’re definitely his person.
Mickey “Fanboy” Garcia
Golden Retriever (Dog)
literally the most extroverted, selfless, loving dagger by far. tries to learn as much about you as possible so he can never get it wrong. always brings you little goodies and trinkets simply because he had been thinking of you. loves a little play fighting (aka any chance to get underneath you… who said that). if you grab his hand, he is never letting go. not to drive, not to grab something off a shelf, not even to finish putting on his shirt. hold his hand and you’re simply attached now. usually the last to be clued into a joke, but always the one to laugh the loudest. quickest way to his heart is a little snack and a kiss on the cheek. if you suggest a sweet treat, he’s already grabbing the keys and his wallet (and your hand, duh). has a lot of energy, but also adores the quiet moments: laughing along to your favorite show, walking on the beach, or simply just existing beside you.
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