#various headcanons

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I've been in a fluff mood lately, so... what are all the Rogues' love language/s? Thank you and have a good day/night!!

Ooh, this could be fun! So I approached this as how they'd want to be treated by partners/lovers/friends/family, but I think there'd be some overlap in how they'd treat others in kind. Some of this applies platonically, as in this is how they'd like family/friends to show their affection and care, and some of this is romance-oriented too.

I used the chart below to help categorize my answers.

Len: Caregiving. He's not looking for someone to wait on him hand and foot, but for him it's meaningful to have somebody notice and care that he's eaten and hasn't been drinking too much, and that he actually gets some sleep. I guess that falls under 'Acts of Service', and he does the same for people he cares about.

Lisa: Receiving (and giving) gifts. Doesn't have to be anything fancy -- although she does love beautiful and fancy -- but she's a bit insecure about how others feel about her, and a fitting gift which is tailored to her tastes/interests helps reassure her. Even simple things like gold-coloured fashion bows and cute skating pins. She's also a very thoughtful gift-giver.

Digger: He's all about physical touch. To him, it's a reassuring act which means someone cares about him.

Roscoe: Being listened to and having people take an interest in the things he likes, and basically validating that his interests/thoughts aren't worthless. Falls under 'Quality Time', but arguably also 'Words of Affirmation'.

Mick: Also about caregiving, and he enjoys when people do nice things for him and he enjoys doing the same for others as well. He takes a more active role in his actions than Len does, such as cooking for people (when he's allowed) or doing a chore/errand to make other people's lives easier. And if you make a pot of chili for him, he'll hugely appreciate it even if it doesn't taste great.

Hartley: He frequently does acts of service for others because that's who he is, but what he really wants is to be listened to and have people take an interest in him.

Mark: He'll rarely acknowledge it (and would ridicule the idea if it was mentioned), but he needs words of affirmation and positive talk from the people he genuinely cares about too.

James: He's also very much into touch, to a level which can sometimes be challenging for others to deal with.

Axel: He also wants quality time with people, but it varies whether he's seeking others' guidance (like teaching him a new skill) or just being able to be himself without being told "shut up, kid" all the time. Either way, it means a lot to him when people treat him like he matters to them.

Evan: He needs words of affirmation, and needs to know that people care about him and like him for who he is. It's an ongoing issue for him.

Sam: Not entirely sure about pre-Flashpoint Sam, but post-Flashpoint Sam seeks quality time with those he cares about.

Roy: Mr "I believe in me" very much wants words of affirmation. He's endured so much mockery throughout his life that he really, really needs it.

Al: His love language involves science. Don't ask me how that works, it's definitely a kink.

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Sonic: English and some occasional phrases in Mobian

Silver: English and Italian

Eclipse: English and at least one threat in fifteen different galactic languages

Shadow: English and some half-remembered Czech

Tails: English and Mobian, plus his translator

Knuckles: English, Mobian, two other galactic languages and three Earth ones

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From their perspective, what would be the worst thing that could happen to any of the Rogues?

Len: Losing control over his own destiny, in whatever form that might take (inescapable prison, mind control, a severe injury, or whatever). He'll roll with or absorb a lot of shit, but the ability to make his own choices and live life as he chooses is not negotiable.

Lisa: Being forced (or somehow obliged) to remain in contact with her father, especially if he was given any power over her.

James: Losing the edge which gives him an advantage over others -- a loss of physical skills or mental sharpness, being unable to read others, or even the loss of his tech. He needs it to even the playing field in a world of metas and technologically armed people, and without it he can't compete.

Axel: The loss of his freedom and independence, in whatever form that might take. He's gone to great trouble to get away from his family, school, and basically all the life trappings which keep kids (and even adults) constrained, and to lose it would be unbearable for him.

Digger: Being forced to return to Australia, especially Korumburra, which would be humiliating and the last place he wants to be. Too many bad memories and certainly not enough excitement.

Roscoe: Losing his powers, especially his enhanced intelligence. For him, that'd mean becoming mediocre and not good enough again, and it'd be completely devastating.

Mick: Losing control over his inhibitions/urges. In a way he'd love just letting go and not feeling any remorse, but in his current semi-stable state he knows it'd be horrible and that it's a very real possibility.

Hartley: There are two options I can't decide between, but I think it'd be either losing the acceptance he's got from the people he cares about/values (nowadays the Flash Family and the LGBT community), or completely losing his hearing with no way to recover it. He's dealt with both issues before, but I don't think he ever wants to go back.

Mark: The loss of his powers, whether metahuman or tech-based. He's very invested in the "I'm a god" routine and never wants to give it up. Similar to Roscoe, but not quite the same; Roscoe was pushed to succeed and found failure demoralizing, while Mark was surrounded by low expectations but just doesn't want to go back.

Sam: I don't think we know enough about him to say. My guess is it'd be the loss of his tech which gives him near-infinite possibilities, but there could be something worse for him for all I know.

Evan: Probably similar to Sam, but for somewhat different reasons: losing that tech means he wouldn't be able to lose himself in his role as Mirror Master, and his past would catch up to him. He talks about running away to Wonderland, and that's partly the drugs and partly being a scary Cosmic Horror(tm) so he doesn't have to be Evan McCulloch (or Evan Erikson), the screw-up who killed his parents and a whole bunch of other people.

Roy: Losing his vision entirely, which would take art appreciation and many of the joys of painting from him.

Ultimately many of the Rogues have pretty similar fears: loss of independence and control, and for many of them that'd be derived from losing what makes them a Rogue. But most people in real life fear the same things, it's just that for us it doesn't stem from super powers or fantastical tech.

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How often do you think the other Rogues use the phrase, "wouldn't you like to know weather boy" on Mark?

Depends on how much they're into memes! I'm sure the older guys wouldn't know about it until Axel shows them…and after that, poor Mark probably never hears the end of it 😰

[gorogues]

Hello! Just wondering, what do you think is the likelihood of one of the Rogues stealing another’s food out of the fridge? Have a good day/night :)

Digger, James, Axel, and Evan steal food every chance they get, and they're not picky about what they take. If it's vaguely edible, it's gone.

If it looks good, Lisa and Mark will steal it.

In the early days Hartley was an unrepentant food thief, but over time his sense of morality evolved and he'd had his fill of conflicts with the other Rogues.

Len will take food if it looks especially tasty, or if he doesn't like/is mad at the guy…so Roscoe and Mick get their food stolen a lot.

Roscoe rarely or never steals food because he's fussy (he says "particular" but he's actually just fussy) and probably wouldn't like it anyway.

Mick would never steal food, because he knows somebody would be pissed and he doesn't need that heat (har har).

Sam doesn't steal food, but it's solely as a power move; he wants the others to know that he can get whatever he wants to eat from wherever he wants via his mirrors. Why would he want their sorry food when he can get fresh cuisine from Tokyo or Rome or Mumbai?

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What do each of the Rogues think of laser tag? Somewhat similarly, what do they think of escape rooms?

Len: He's got an analytical mind and is very good at escape rooms, but I don't think it's the way he'd choose to spend his day off. But laser tag is very much up his alley because it's fun and lets him be a kid again in a socially-approved activity. He didn't get many opportunities like this during his actual childhood, so he'd be all in for it now.

Lisa: I don't think she really has much interest in escape rooms, though she'd be willing to indulge the others when they want to go. She'd love laser tag and be utterly ruthless, with no mercy for even her loved ones.

Mick: He's always down for good clean fun of any kind, but I don't think he'd be particularly good at escape rooms. No matter though, because he'd be a good-natured participant and fun to be around…and he'd have a blast at laser tag. He doesn't exactly let everyone else win, but he plays fair and tries not to be a jerk about it.

Digger: He doesn't do escape rooms, and nobody wants him around them after he was an irritating pain in the ass during one or two teambuilding exercises. But he'd also love laser tag and be damn good at it (good aim), and also be ruthless because he always wants to win.

Mark: He uses laser tag as a passive-aggressive way to blow off steam against people he's pissed at, so he enjoys it very much. Escape rooms seem like they'd be a challenge he'd be into, but he gets a bit stressed in confined spaces (he can't see the weather outside and feels unsafe when he can't really let loose with the wand) so he actually isn't a fan.

James: He loves both, and is very good at both. The other Rogues sometimes underestimate his keen mind, but he's a welcome member on the team.

Axel: Loves laser tag now and forever, but his attention span isn't great for escape rooms. He'd get frustrated and act out pretty quickly.

Roscoe: He appreciates escape rooms to challenge himself and to show off how smart he is. He'd enjoy laser tag very much, but only lets himself have fun like a normal person in front of Lisa and strangers…though he's willing to participate in it with the other Rogues so he can sneak around and snipe the other guys to amuse himself.

Hartley: Like Mick, I think he generally enjoys wholesome activities in which nobody gets hurt, but he'd probably prefer a cerebral escape room over laser tag. He's got a long history (including his early life before the Rogues) of being the guy who gets picked on and targeted first, and I think he'd be cognizant of and sensitive to that.

Sam: He's in his element in both activities: he's clever and likes puzzles and showing off, and he happens to be a bona fide fan of lasers and light-based technology. PLUS he's great at strategy and isn't above cheating with his tech during a match…that makes him a great teammate but a complete pain in the ass as an opponent.

Evan: He'll shoot everyone in laser tag, including the people on his own team, and he'll have a blast doing it (he's a former hitman, but nobody gets hurt this way). I think he'd find escape rooms pointless, frustrating, and stupid and probably leave via mirror the instant he gets bored.

Roy: He's got mild interest in both and they're okay for passing the time now and then, but they're low on his priority list compared to his ~art~.

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In terms of physical attractiveness, how would you rate the Rogues on a scale of 1 to 10 (in your opinion)?

Whew, this one's going to be highly subjective and possibly a huge can of worms 😅 This is pre-Flashpoint to avoid skewing the results with pretty New 52 people, and it's all meant in good fun.

1957-1999 Len: 8/10, honestly pretty handsome. 2000-2011 Len: 5/10 unless you're really into old men (which is fine, I'm not judging).

Lisa: 10/10 babe, though sometimes she was drawn poorly in the Bronze Age.

Handsome Digger (not counting Stjepan Šejić's Digger, who's post-Flashpoint): 8.5/10. He's rugged and I appreciate that. Homely Digger: 4/10, he always reminds me of Rex Murphy.

Owen: 9/10, though truthfully I don't like the way his co-creator Rags Morales drew him.

Mark: 9/10, he would have gotten a higher score but was definitely showing his age by the Johns era. Sorry Mark, it happens to all of us eventually.

Mick: 7.5/10, as he gets points for being a sweetie pie.

Roscoe: 9/10, and he also might have gotten a higher score but he's gone through some pretty rough phases in his life.

Hartley: 9/10, because gingers are fire…except Alvin.

James: 10/10, maybe he should have been an actor rather than a stuntman.

Axel: Too young to be included.

Sam: 8/10. He does get points for stylishness, moreso than the other Rogues in his day.

Boy band Evan: 9/10, he could have had a far more lucrative career as a pop star (autotuned if necessary). Homely Evan: 4/10, he looks eerily like Digger at his worst.

Roy: He's a solid 8 because of the sensitive artist thing.

Albert: 8/10, but he loses points once he stopped cutting his nails.

Alvin: -5, he's a gremlin (possibly literally).

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DICKIE CALLED HOPE HIS 'WIFE'. I'M GOING FERAL THINKING ABOUT THEIR WEDDING!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, the Shade's wedding? You know it was OPULENT

Undoubtedly! I'm sure there was a back and forth between he and Hope because she probably doesn't like all his pomp and circumstance but knows it matters to him, so the two probably met in the middle and made it incredibly elegant but maybe not as massive as he might have wanted.

Obviously she has a lot more family attending than he does (I guess only La Sangre would be there on his side, if she can even travel), but they've got a lot of friends to attend as well! Of course the usual crowd from Opal City, and Jay and Joan Garrick would definitely be there too :)

And clearly you've got to write fic about this 😉