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Edward’s Book of Musings: The Boy
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“Date: 19.01.23
Today had been quite the interesting day. My old friend Skarloey and his husband Rheneas asked me to see them today. While it was nice to hear that they have been doing well ever since I helped Rheneas return home, they both asked me for some help.
Of course, as someone who could be considered somewhat close to them, I cannot help but agree. Though… here is when it gets interesting. They introduced me to a young man who lives a room of their mansion where there are no windows at all… a secret room that hides away from the outside world.
For the sake of protecting my current client’s identity, I may only refer to him as… The Boy. The Boy was a timid soul, looking down in fear when I entered the room. Skarloey and Rheneas had to assure The Boy that I was not going to harm him.
After talking with him, the case feels much clearer to me: The Boy seems to have been through so much...”
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weirdowithaquill · 1 year
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Who's the Best Mentor for Ivo Hugh?
Seeing as I just finished my ERS 'Ivo Hugh the Young Engine' fic, I think it's about time I ask the serious question of who exactly would be the best mentor for Ivo Hugh.
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This will focus only on the Skarloey Railway engines - I am not going to consider the mainline engines because I both don't have the patience or the mental strength to try and figure out just how bad that would go. I will also only be considering Railway Series characters; I don't think Mighty Mac would even have a chance! Please note that this is all entirely my opinion, and while you are free to add your own suggestions, please do not hate me for favouring one character over another.
Skarloey:
Initially, I thought Skarloey would be an ideal candidate. He's got a wealth of experience, and he acts like the stern, elder leader of the fleet. He also knows how to handle wayward engines, as seen in 'Gallant Old Engine' when he teaches Duncan a lesson.
However, Skarloey has had no actual experience teaching a new engine. Rusty arrived before Skarloey returned, so Skarloey had no hand in their education. In fact, every engine prior to Ivo Hugh has already been taught in some capacity how to do the basics of handling trucks and coaches and listening to their driver, if not much more. Ivo Hugh very much hasn't. Furthermore, Skarloey has a temper that would severely limit his ability to mentor. His role in the series - if you look close enough - is often just scolding the others. He scolds Nancy for cleaning him, Duncan for stopping with his passengers on the viaduct, Sir Handel a number of times, the coaches for being difficult - the list goes on!
And that's before mentioning young Skarloey! Skarloey has blown smoke at his manager and insulted Rheneas and bounced his manager into a bush - and that was before the railway even opened! As a mentor, Skarloey just doesn't sit right with me. Skarloey certainly has his part to play - but he's just not quite right.
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Rheneas:
So, if Skarloey isn't ideal, how about Rheneas? He's very similar to Skarloey, only not quite as stern and certainly a lot more mature from the get-go. He's persistent, as seen by his determination in Speedkiller. He quite literally is the 'Gallant Old Engine' who is very much a hero of the railway! So far, a much better fit.
Unfortunately, much like Skarloey, Rheneas has also never taught a brand-new engine before. Rheneas arrived back from his overhaul after Sir Handel, Peter Sam, Rusty and Duncan had all settled into life on the SKR - Rheneas himself just slotted into his spot. We also don't see much of Rheneas in the series at all. For an engine with a book named after him, he doesn't do an awful lot in said book. He appears in one of the four stories, and that's mostly told in flashback!
And that particular story also points to my one major concern about Rheneas: he pushes himself too far. Rheneas jams his cylinder trying to take on the work of two engines. Rheneas takes on a herculean effort to try and keep the railway running, but doesn't seem to have the ability to stop pushing himself. It is strongly implied that his breakdown in 'Gallant Old Engine' was not a one-off event. My worry is that he'll manage to teach that sort of mentality to Ivo Hugh. It's unlikely - but not impossible. Add this to the fact that he's never taught an engine before, and while he's definitely a better choice than Skarloey, he is not the best candidate to mentor Ivo Hugh.
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Sir Handel:
No. Just no. Sir Handel has insulted the coaches, damaged himself, purposefully derailed himself, knocked his firebars loose, gotten into a fight with a steamroller and insulted Skarloey - just to name a few incidents!
Sir Handel hasn't shown many signs of maturing by the time Ivo Hugh was built either, seeing as that firebar story comes from the same book Ivo Hugh was introduced in. Sir Handel is probably the second worst candidate on the entire railway.
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Peter Sam:
Now, Peter Sam is an interesting choice. He's by no means the same engine he was when he started on the SKR, and he may have had a hand in teaching Rusty - though that's unlikely, seeing as Rusty just sort of arrives and knows what to do - but he has also shown that he may not be the right candidate.
He's naive for one thing - Henry managed to trick Peter Sam into panicking about being late, causing Peter Sam to forget the refreshment lady; which suggests that he can also be forgetful. He's also shown to be cheeky in 'You Can't Win!' and both over-confident and stubborn in 'Peter Sam's Prickly Problem'. Now, none of this is to the detriment of Peter Sam, just as none of this is to the detriment of any of the characters - but it's also not the best base for a mentor.
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I wouldn't say he's a bad choice - Peter Sam is a good candidate. He may be stubborn, but he's also persistent and determined, as well as kind and polite. But I think there are better candidates, and he has no experience with teaching other engines.
Rusty:
Rusty also shows a lot of the strengths that Peter Sam, Skarloey and Rheneas show - Rusty's intelligent, hard-working, kind and level-headed, going as far as to warn Duncan about some bad track in 'Rock 'n' Roll'. However, it's that same story that might just be Rusty's undoing.
Rusty leaves Duncan to find his own coaches - furthering Duncan's animosity towards Rusty and making him late, and then Rusty refuses to go to Duncan's aid until Skarloey scolds him. While this may be a biproduct of Rusty's young age, the fact we don't see much of the little diesel in the series either before or after this really doesn't help us get an idea of their character. It's the same issue that I have with Rheneas: we just don't know enough about them to make a judgement.
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And one final thought: Rusty grumbles about Fred not doing his job in 'Speedkiller'; and Fred is the other track maintenance diesel on the railway. When Fred arrived, Rusty was most likely the engine who taught him how things worked... and didn't manage to succeed.
Duncan:
Duncan matures a lot over the series. When introduced, he's rude, loud, brash, dismissive - the list goes on. However, by the time we reach 'Pop-Special', he's changed drastically. Duncan is a very different engine in this story, going out of his way to help the scouts during the hot weather. He's grown a substantial amount!
However, I wouldn't say he's changed entirely. He is seen being abrasive and brash as late as 'Bulldog', arguing with Peter Sam over his interpretation of a 'Duke'. His change may also have been spurred on more by vaguely disguised threats than anything, seeing his reaction to Culdee's story in 'Bad Lookout':
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Duncan is not the worst candidate for a mentor figure for Ivo Hugh - however he is quite low on the list, as his bad language, biting remarks and abrasive personality would not make for the most ideal learning environment.
Fred:
Look, we know nothing about Fred. He does not appear in any illustrations, have any speaking roles or even have an effect on the series. All we do know about him is that he shirks off his job as the weedkilling engine and Rusty is forced to do it. So I'd say based on this single incident, Fred is the worst candidate for a mentor for Ivo Hugh.
Duke:
And after all of them, there is only one left. Duke. Now, old Granpuff does have his faults - but he also is the only one of this entire group to have experience teaching engines. He raised Peter Sam (Stuart) and Sir Handel (Falcon) on his own - and by all accounts, while they were on the MSR they were really useful, polite, friendly and helpful. It isn't until their stint at the Aluminium Works that they gain their current personalities.
So, Duke has the experience - which suggests that he probably has a decent temperament for teaching and a wealth of knowledge to pass down, all tested on previous students. He's also surprisingly relaxed about his role. In 'You Can't Win!', Duke actively plans and takes part in a prank against Stuart as retaliation for rude comments. His ability to roll with the punches and also have fun is extremely useful in a teaching environment.
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Duke also has the same determination and drive as Rheneas, handling his entire railway alone successfully for generations. Unlike Rheneas however, Duke doesn't drive himself to failure.
Duke also has the instincts. In 'Bulldog', Duke double-heads a train with Falcon - who spends the entire journey belittling and taunting the old engine. However, when Falcon derails and dangles over a cliff, Duke does not hesitate for even a moment, going into parental instinct instantly and not stopping until Falcon is safe, going so far as to bark orders at his crew and the passengers. This is an actual human reaction too, known as maternal instinct - this is an instantaneous reaction a mother will have if their child is in danger.
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He acts more like Stanley is a problem than an opportunity, which could be due to Stanley's attitude or Duke's stubbornness - either way, the depiction of Stanley in 'Granpuff' is both very disturbing and very open-ended. Was Stanley that bad? Was Duke negligent? Was it actually the fault of management, and Duke is desperately trying to ensure that Stuart and Falcon don't go the same way? If it is the last one, then that's another positive for Duke as a mentor. Otherwise, not such a great sign. Duke can also be a bit... boring. He drones on about 'His Grace' so often that Stuart and Falcon get sick of it. Duke is also remarkably stubborn, being unable to deviate from his own beliefs in several cases. He also has a temper of his own, snapping back at Stuart and Falcon several times - though this was after considerably more provocation than Skarloey.
Despite these flaws, Duke does manage to balance them out far better than the others in a parental aspect. What really sets him apart is that parental instinct - it's a real game-changer, and he's one of only two engines in the entire series to be explicitly shown as having it. The other is Edward, who put himself in massive danger to save a runaway James, but even then, it's not quite the same. Edward's said to be the only other engine in the yard, and James is in nowhere near as much danger as Falcon was. Falcon is in perhaps the most danger any engine has ever been in the entire railway series in this moment:
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Based on all this, I think Duke is the best choice to be the primary mentor for Ivo Hugh. There is just more instances of him being a proper mentor in the series, which makes it easier to spot how good he is at this role. Were we to see Rusty's early days, or even that Ivo Hugh book we all wanted, we'd probably have a much better idea of who is the actual best candidate. As it is, I stand by my choice of Duke, with Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty and Skarloey also having a large influence. After all, it takes a village to raise a child and a railway to raise an engine!
As usual, none of these images belong to me, and are the property of their respective owners.
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ryan1014n2 · 2 years
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Do you have any other ships besides Rusty x Duncan, and would you care explaining some of them if you're comfortable. :>
Oh boy, ships! Yeah there's uhhh quite a lot of others that I enjoy. I'll list some of them out, but I don't think there's much explanation to be found honestly 😅 (excluding the two I have written little essays for)
(Haphazard bullet point list below cut)
Thomas x Ryan!!! Have you seen Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure??? I don't talk about it a lot because I'm living that Skarloey life but I love them!!!
I've given some thought towards Thomas x Luke because they have the sweetest little friendship in Blue Mountain Mystery. That movie just makes my heart melt.
I can see Thomas x Percy but it depends on my mood honestly.
I'm a Luke x Millie enjoyer! Tiny bf and gf. The Switch is a good episode. I don't know why I like this pair only that I very much do. Oh and they seem so excited to see each other at the start of Runaway Engine too! They're just very cute.
Stephen x Glynn. I don't know how to explain this other than to say just watch them interact with each other. How could I not ship them?
Toby x Henrietta since it's like, practically canon already? No super strong feelings on them, it just makes sense.
I've seen Peter Sam x Rusty mentioned a couple of times and while I probably never would've considered it myself, I think they're nice together. 💖
Okay. Uh. Skarloey x Culdee. I forget when I first considered this (I just checked and it was January apparently) or even why, but I wrote a little personal essay that is not at all compatible with canon (I wrote it before I read Mountian Engines) but I was quite entertained by the idea? Essentially how it went was that they met when they were both in for repairs at the same time. "While they’re in for repairs, they get to chatting and are soon good friends. When Skarloey is back on his home railway, he ends up talking endlessly to Rheneas about Culdee. It’s Rheneas who puts the idea in his head that he’s in love (it goes exactly like this)." He receives a "brutal bout of teasing" from Rheneas. (Also, while not exactly relevant, I NEED to share this paragraph because it delighted me to re-read: "Rheneas, in his hubris, repeatedly said things along the lines of “you’ll never see me falling in love,” and indeed to this day he hasn’t. Skarloey remembers this very well and is ready to turn his words back on him if the day should ever come.") Pretty much how this ends is just with Skarloey being a complete mess when it comes to Feelings and kinda dreading the day they interact one-on-one again.
*sighs and buries my head in my hands* next on the list is Rheneas x Culdee. LISTEN. Some of us have favorite characters and would like them to fall in love with other characters, okay? This post is what did it for me for this ship and you know what? I wrote a thing for this too. Let me pull it out of the archives real quick. "I think that Rheneas and Culdee having a little letter correspondence through their crews (which at first felt a bit odd, but now the crews find it very sweet and like to help them write the letters) is quite nice. Rheneas would like to meet Cathrine because of how highly Culdee speaks of her (he loves his coach of course ❤). She sometimes writes, but finds the thing a bit silly. She loves how fond Culdee is of his little pen pal though."
Oh yeah and Culdee x Cathrine for the same reasons as Toby x Henrietta.
Also Harvey x Daisy. Because dangit I really like A Most Singular Engine (even though I admittedly don't actually know that much about Harvey 😅).
I like the idea of Thomas x Ashima and I don't know how controversial that is (if at all)? He acts like he's got a crush on her in some parts if The Great Race and I find that very entertaining.
I'm almost certainly leaving some out but I think this post is long enough as is. Most ships I'm just kind of indifferent on? I'll see stuff like Percy x Harold, Edward x Henry, and James x Gordon and such and just go "yeah sounds great you guys have fun and keep doing what you're doing 👍."
There's also the fact that there's honestly quite a bit of the show that I don't remember seeing (and need to get around to) so some haven't even occurred to me because I haven't really met the characters yet.
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joezworld · 3 years
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sooo... pip and emma headcanon?
So, I had to put some thought into this one - behold my result. 
The Princess Dragon and The Dragon (better known as Pip & Emma)
There are few ‘true’ siblings on the railways - engines not only related by class and proximity, but also age. Sodor has three such sets - Donald and Douglas, Skarloey and Rheneas, and Pip and Emma.
They were close from birth - they were built right after each other, numbers 43017 and 43018. They were outshopped the same day, and each were the first locomotive they saw once ‘born’.
‘Close’ does not begin to begin to describe the two. From their introduction to service in the 70′s, they were kept as a pair, working trains all over BR’s network as a matched set - where one went, the other followed. Attempts to separate them in order to meet trainset needs typically ended poorly - both units operated well below norms when alone, and often exceeded those same norms when together. By 1983, a notice had been put into BR’s computer system to ensure that they wouldn’t be separated.  
Such close proximity is nothing new to engines (look at Donald and Douglas), but with Pip and Emma there was a new twist:
Ask most diesels about being a trailing unit - one that is controlled by the lead engine via Multiple Unit (MU) controls - and they will say that it’s a necessary discomfort. (To sum up many different opinions: It feels weird, and not in a good way. )
Because the HST sets were supposed to permanently run ‘top and tail’ on their trains, BR did design them in such a way as to make MUing more comfortable, and most class 43s have no strong opinions on being MUed.
The key word there, is most. 
Pip and Emma - who had spent most of their lives connected to one another in just about every way, including mechanically - began to exhibit some form of telepathy with each other as early as 1985, and by the early 90′s had basically stopped acting as two separate entities. 
While they remained two (interconnected) minds, they became basically one body - totally aware of what each other was seeing and feeling at all times. 
[They can also sense each other’s thoughts, but wisely have kept that on the down-low, and have said little on exactly how close they are.]
-(They’re totally drift compatible, btw)-
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Now, after decades of basically living in one another’s heads, the sisters are capable of sensing each other even when disconnected, which has caused no small amount of shock for bystanders when one of them is in for maintenance, and the other one is miles away on a train, but they’re still talking to each other.
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They originally gained nicknames back in the late 70′s, when a cracked exhaust manifold caused Emma’s engine to roar loudly at idle. Pip’s somewhat demure attitude at the time quickly gained them the nickname of “The Princess and The Dragon”. 
This nickname lasted almost three whole years, until Pip learned what a dragon actually was, decided that they were much more exciting than princesses, and began referring to herself as ‘the dragon’ as well. Emma, being an enabler, agreed with her sister totally on this point, and the two of them essentially gaslit members of staff at BR into believing that they had always been referred to as “The Dragon and The Dragon”. This nickname has stuck ever since - including after their move to Sodor, but nobody on the Island knows why they’re called that, so it doesn’t get as much use unless they’re feeling quite ornery, at which point they become insistent on being called by their “titles”.
Also, in the 1980′s, some true Agent of Chaos in the Western Region taught Pip how to growl and roar like a “real” dragon. Naturally this meant that Emma learned that skill as well, and the ‘Dragon Sisters’ have occasionally expressed their frustrations by roaring into the night when they think nobody is around. 
On more than one occasion, this has absolutely scared the living daylights out of some poor shunter parked just out of sight.
(It’s a ridiculously accurate sound too, and isn’t helped at all by both sisters having seen ‘jurassic park’ enough times to be able to mimic the t-rex’s roar. When coming out of two little express engines, this sound can and has startled bigger engines off the rails)
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Moving to Sodor happened in the 90′s. The newly independent North Western Railway wanted a diesel express service for running into London, and The Fat Controller (the Third) found an agreeable pair of West Coast Main Line HSTs in London. 
That agreeable pair was promptly killed less than a week later in the Southall Rail Crash, forcing Stephen Hatt to go back to Great Western Trains for a different set. 
GWT, now down a pair of 43s, wouldn’t sell him any more, which forced him to go to GNER, where he found Pip and Emma, who jumped at the chance to go back to the strange island full of steam engines that they’d visited before. 
Their arrival on Sodor doesn’t go perfectly, as some engines who shall remain nameless *cough cough* Oliver, Douglas. *cough* are still opposed to new diesels - *for somewhat* understandable reasons. (It’s 1998 guys - stop stereotyping. They’re not all evil.)
However, Pip and Emma really don’t help avoid suspicion when they intentionally act “evil” and “scheming” whenever certain engines are about. 
BoCo and Bear, who are always down to psychologically torment idiots, get involved too, and the prank goes wildly out of hand when everyone on Thomas’ branch line (except a very unamused Daisy) starts panicking about ‘soul stealing, mind reading, red-eyed, diesel electric monsters!’
The prank is eventually brought to heel after an embarrassing incident at Kellsthorpe road station involving tinfoil, Annie, Percy, and one of the engines from the Electric Branch. The Fat Controller - once he learns all the facts and can speak without laughing, is merely glad that Pip and Emma are integrating well to the railway.
[Note - this does totally ignore RWS book 42 “Thomas and his Friends”, which states that Pip and Emma arrive on the island in 2011. This is because that book is dumb. The last time any main line engines are mentioned in the RWS before then is in 1995 in “Thomas and the Fat Controller’s Engines”. There is zero reason for the NWR to have waited almost 20 years to buy an HST set. It makes no sense. Also, it ruined a very good Railway Series fanfiction on the Sodor Island Forums, which had to be taken down because it defied continuity. So I say they showed up in the late 90′s. Deal with it.]
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In 2007, Pip pleads/threatens the paint shop staff at the works, and gets herself and Emma a Christmas present: A giant, fire-breathing dragon painted on both of their cabs. The works’ paint shop staff consists of a bunch of guys who customize old cars in their free time, and a bunch of young apprentices who play D&D in their off-hours. The resulting Dragons are some of the most amazing vehicle art ever applied to something that isn’t a 1970′s Chevy Van, and actually win several awards from hot rod magazines. 
More concerningly, the dragons do not appear to be stationary, as multiple pictures taken by trainspotters show the dragons on different parts of the engines at different times. Pip and Emma have not been asked, but one can assume that the Dragon Sisters might have more than just flashy paint, they may actually have real dragons now. 
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princeluckybug13 · 5 years
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How about Skarloey?
This answer gets a tad long as once I start it's hard to reign myself in. Whoops :/
First Impression: I actually first heard about him while reading a fanfic. I don't remember much about it, and he was only mentioned (along with Rheneas), but I thought he was a girl. At the time, this was when I just started getting into TTTE, all I had to go off of was his name. This meant I spent a brief period of time thinking both he and Rheneas were female. I eventually looked more into the Skarloey Railway and found more about him, but that was weird moment for me.
Impression Now: Boy do I love this engine. He is, hands down, my favorite character. I love his voice, his general design, his color. This engine is gloriously amazing in so many ways.
Favorite Moment: My favorite moment, from the RWS story "Stick-in-the-Mud", is when Skarloey is rescued after he gets stuck in the mud. He and Rheneas end up laughing at Skarloey being a literal "stick-in-the-mud" so much that the cleaners thought the two engines had lost it. You should check out the RWS Skarloey books if you haven't. There are some good narrations of it on YouTube.
Idea for a Story: An off the wall story where Rheneas catches Skarloey, Sir Handel, and Millie kissing (or something I'm not sure). Hilarity ensues. A very strange ship but now I can't stop thinking about it.
Unpopular Opinion: I've always been more of a fan of Rheneas being the more leaderly type than Skarloey. Skarloey always seemed more comforting, while Rheneas is more likely to scold you. Is it just me? Also I like my Skalroey to be soft with an occasional temper (mostly under great stress), not so much all the time.
Favorite Relationship: My favorite relationship is with his brother Rheneas. With Rheneas's confidence and sharp tongue and Skarloey's soft nature, I think the two make a great duo of parental support. Romantically, I can't stop thinking about a polyship with Millie and Sir Handel. The two already make a decent pair by themselves, but with Skarloey it just seems even better. I always liked the idea that Skarloey finds confidence an attractive trait. Probably just me though.
Favorite Headcanon: I really like the idea of Skarloey being somewhat timid and easily flustered when meeting new people. I imagine he prefers knowing in advance of new engines/people so he can prepare himself. 
Hope that answers your questions! :) Thank you for the ask!
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princeluckybug13 · 5 years
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Do you have any headcanons for Skarloey and Rheneas? I absolutely adore your art btw, it makes me wish i was good at drawing too lol. Xxx
Thank you for the ask and your kind words. I really do appreciate you guys. :)
This is a tad long whoops :/
Also warning that this (especially in the human au) mentions child abuse/neglect, alchohol, alcoholism, and other more mature content. Please be cautious about reading further.
Skarloey and Rheneas both know English, Welsh, and Old Sudric. Skarloey is more comfortable in Welsh as that was what was originally taught to him. Rheneas is more comfortable in English (for the same reason). Both are fluent in Old Sudric, but neither speak it very often.
Skarloey's fear of storms originated from being covered up but left in the open during a fierce storm when he first arrived. Although not as bad as before, it still flares up from time to time.
Rheneas is far more independent and bold compared to Skarloey. He is far more willing to scold or reprimand others, however he doesn't always know how to comfort engines.
Skalroey is far more timid but emotional(with very rare losses in temper). He can often cheer up and comfort those around him, though not himself.
Skarloey had some... very strong feelings for Neil (a character from RWS). He eventually admitted his feelings to Neil, who said he felt the same. When Neil's line closed, he admitted that he lied to try and spare Skarloey's from rejection.
The truth of what Neil had said absolutely crushed Skarloey, causing him to not have another relationship until Sir Handel and Millie. This was also one of the few times Skalroey lost his temper. Neither he nor Rheneas like to speak of it.
Rheneas is both asexual and aromantic.
Rheneas has a fear of small places due to being trapped in the tunnel (same in which Duncan got stuck in) for a day and half. He will do anything to avoid stopping in tunnels and refuses to work in the Blue Mountain Quarry.
Rheneas absolutely despises Duke, even more so than Duncan. This was not helped by an incident where Duke called Skarloey a "spineless engine" among other things.
Skalroey finds meeting new people intimidating. He likes to have some knowledge of new people before he meets them. If he is introduced suddenly, he will often freeze up and stutter.
HUMAN AU
Skarloey and Rheneas are half brothers.
Skalroey was born from a rather nasty relationship that ended before he was born. His mother couldn't get an abortion at the time, so she resented her son for this.
Many who knew Skarloey's father often told him he looked much like his father. Many in their small town often didn't trust him either, fearing his father's blood would cause him to violent and deceitful.
Rheneas was born 3 years after Skalroey. His father was much more respected. Many, including his parents, treated him far better. Some would even go out of their way to ignore Skarloey in favor of Rheneas.
Rheneas spent most his childhood thinking Skalroey was just as mean, deceitful, and violent as his parents led him to believe. It wasn't until he caught Skalroey pleading with his parents, who began beating him, that he realized that his parents were horrible people.
Rheneas spent the next few years hiding, covering for, and lying for Skarloey. The two became extremely close and vowed to find a way out.
Skalroey fled their childhood home when he was 17. He left for Sodor and spent the next 4 and half years working odd jobs and scrounging enough money for himself (and eventually Rheneas).
Rheneas joined his brother after 5 years, and the two bought a small bookshop/house. They still run this bookshop today.
Neither have contacted their parents. Neither went either parents funeral. Neither regret their decisions.
Skarloey used to worry that he looked too much of his father, but he has since gotten over it. Now a days, he worries more about his weight, which has increased over the years.
Rheneas has some issues with his knees and back due to a car accident in his mid twenties.
Due to rumors of his father being an alcoholic, Skalroey drinks very rarely and never alone and in small doses.
Skalroey used to smoke, mostly in the period before Rheneas joined him. Rheneas disapproved of this habbit, so Skalroey did the only logic thing and quit cold turkey. This contributed to his weight gain over the years.
If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask! Hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for this ask! :)
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princeluckybug13 · 5 years
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Because i’m trying to write about SkarloeyxMilliexSir Handel, would you mind telling me some more about their relationship so i can make it as accurate as possible? Xxx
Sorry it took me a awhile to answer, I've been at work. I don't have a whole lot of solid ideas, but I'll do my best. :)
It started between Sir Handel and Millie. Both have some similar characteristics (ie. Confidence, snarky/sarcastic, ect.).
Although they were happy, both agreed that something was missing. They definitely cared about each other, but they were worried they might be falling out.
Millie was the one who first mentioned that she found Skarloey not only physically attractive but also emotionally(?) attractive.
Sir Handel had some previous experience trying very badly (in his own words) to court the older male.
They eventually agreed to at least try to convince/approach Skalroey.
It took some convincing, mild flirting, and a small chat with Rheneas, but the three finally began to date.
Skarloey is very shy about the relationship. This partly because of his inexperience, but also because he was considerably older than both Millie and Sir Handel.
Despite a rather slow, shaky start, all three are very happy.
Millie and Sir Handel love to tease and flirt with Skarloey (he gets especially flustered in public).
That's all I really have for now. As always don't be afraid to ask any questions. :)
Good luck on the story/drabble! I'm so excited for it! Don't try and rush yourself like I do to myself! :)
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