Quick question for you cuz you seem to know very well the little guy
Do you think Mickey has any bad sides? Bad qualities/Habits
Ooh! I was hoping someone would ask this question. It was sitting in my mind for a while. I love sharing my thoughts on this little guy.
I do think it is important to remember that when it comes to characters like Mickey it can be challenging to ascribe specific traits to him since there are so many interpretations with differing personalities. Mickey in the black and white shorts is different from Mickey in the Gottfredson comics who is different from Mickey in the Paul Rudish shorts and etc. So some traits may fit better for some versions than others.
I don't know if I can say I am the Mickey expert. But I do think about him a lot and if I came up a list of what I think are bad habits or flaws that he has, based on how is generally portrayed and my own personal interpretation, I would say:
Stubborn - To start off, I feel like a common flaw for Mickey is his stubbornness. Once he sets his mind on a certain idea or situation, he has a hard time being convinced of anything else. It can be really difficult to change his mind, though not impossible. I don't think it comes from a place of seeing himself as better than anyone though, but rather from his desire to hold fast to what he believes in. And in some cases, it can have beneficial results. Such as when he is investigating some kind of mystery he tends to drop everything else, unable to change focus until he finally solves it. This usually gives him the push to solve problems most people give up on. But unfortunately, it tends to result in him ignoring the world around him which can be frustrating at times, especially for Minnie. Sometimes I think Mickey even uses these situations as an excuse to push aside things he doesn't want to do and focus on something he would much rather do.
Untamed Curiosity - I feel like this is actually an offshoot of his earlier personality. He was much more mischievous in his earlier appearances, but that was somewhat tamed over the years. However, I do think one element that has remained is this mouse's curiosity for the unknown. It seems like Mickey can't help himself but stick his nose into things he probably shouldn't. Whether it is listening to a conversation, checking a locked room, testing out a weird machine, or even following an odd feeling. I also feel like his stubbornness doesn't really help as it seems like once a curiosity is in his focus, he can't let it go. Mickey rarely likes to cause problems, but if his curiosity overtakes him, he usually ends up being a troublemaker. Sometimes this usually leads to him catching a crook. But other times it results in a big mess that he would have to clean up. I do think though that his mischievousness isn't entirely gone and does pop up every once in a while. Especially when trying to get out of things he finds boring or doesn't want to be in. And sometimes he just wants to be a prankster and have fun with his friends and family. Which is funny until things get out of hand.
Overthinks - Mickey is very intelligent and can come up with pretty clever plans when trying to solve problems. Unfortunately, this comes with the side effect of him overcomplicating even simple situations. This is usually why Goofy is such a vital friend for Mickey. Mickey tends to come up with complex solutions while Goofy tends to show the easier option Mickey tends to overlook. I think part of this does come from Mickey being afraid of being wrong and making mistakes, so he tries his best to be as thorough as he can be, which unfortunately can lead to more mistakes.
Lack of Self-Protection - One positive about Mickey is that he cares about others and would stand up to protect them. But unfortunately, this doesn't always extend to himself. He is not a doormat but tends to lean more "Turn the other Cheek" approach when he is the only one getting bullied (unless things go too far or if others get involved). To be fair, it is important to know when to pick your battles, but this tends to lead into other areas as I feel like he doesn't really share his problems and tends to keep personal issues to himself. I personally see him as the kind of guy you really have to pry to get him to talk about what he is feeling as he would much rather bottle it up to not cause any trouble. I also feel like he rarely is one to ask for help and tends to try and solve it all on his own, especially if he is worried that others may get hurt. The issue is, he doesn't seem to worry about whether he would get hurt.
Takes on Too Much - I also feel like this connects to another flaw as he tends to take on too much and constantly puts himself in risky situations. Whenever a life-threatening situation comes up that could help everyone but is extremely dangerous, he is usually the first in line to do it. It feels like Mickey doesn't even consider his own safety or limitations at all. Sometimes it feels like he is overconfident in his abilities and just believes that he will be okay, which works until it doesn't. It also doesn't help that Mickey has a hard time saying "No", so even if he didn't want to do something or knows he is not capable of doing it, he would probably still do it, not wanting to disappoint anyone. He rarely thinks of himself. And seldom considers what would be best for him. Usually, his friends are the ones to think about his safety and needs.
Need to be Perfect - Though I feel like part of the reason Mickey takes on so much is his need to be the hero. He feels like he has to be a perfect, selfless, and brave role model who does everything without a single complaint. I feel like he overexerts himself because he is afraid of what happens if he doesn't. He is afraid of not being needed or wanted. He is usually the underdog, a small mouse in a world with characters twice his size, and if he isn't constantly proving himself people will leave him behind. I also feel like he has a hard time admitting to mistakes (which connects to his stubbornness) because he feels like he can't make mistakes, or that would show that he isn't as capable as people think. I also think this explains why he has more of a heated rivalry with Mortimer. Mortimer somehow taps into his insecurities in the ways others don't. I feel like Mickey is kind of jealous of Mortimer because he tends to be taken seriously (at first) while Mickey usually needs to earn it. I also kind of wonder if he is worried that if he starts messing up, Minnie and the others will leave him for someone like Mortimer, so he feels like he can't mess up. Ever.
Lack of Self Worth - Unfortunately this means that he is very reliant on others for his self-worth. Luckily Mickey is really good at making friends. But he tends to rely on the existence of his friends for his worth. I can imagine that if for some reason they all stopped existing, I don't think he would even know what to do with himself. While he doesn't need everyone to like him. He does need at least one person to like him to help ground him or I can see him going into a deep depression. I feel like he would really struggle with being alone for too long unless there was some hope of being able to be with his loved ones soon.
But yeah these are the bad qualities that I feel like Mickey generally has. There are probably more, especially ones more specific to certain interpretations, but these are the ones I was able to come up with. As nice as Mickey is, he isn't perfect and his insecurities, overthinking, stubbornness, and curious nature tend to get him in trouble. But fortunately, he is also just as capable of getting out of trouble.
I would honestly love to see other people thoughts on this as well.
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Sugar and Spice: Edition 1
Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley x soft!reader/chubby!reader
Ghost with a new-hire!reader who is just the sweetest person <3 (this is probably very unrealistic in the sense of how Ghost would actually act, but i figured it was alright to get creative😭)
My Masterlist🌱
Warnings: Fluff
(Alludes to smut at the end, might make this a series with actual smut if you guys like this/request it to be a series!)
Ghost had never been one to find comfort in others. The other men on base would spend their nights with barrack bunnies, or anyone they could find, really. Ghost didn’t need it. He told himself he didn’t, anyways. His heart never did quite believe it. He’d toss and turn at night, promising himself he was a big man. He didn’t need comfort. He didn’t need someone to hold. At least that’s what he told himself.
He’d make his usual rounds, day in and day out when he wasn’t on a mission. Paperwork, meetings, etc. It was known among the men that the barracks bunnies weren’t exclusively barracks bunnies. They’d have other jobs, whether that be fellow soldiers, secretaries, anything you can think of. Yes, this technically was against the rules about no relations with coworkers. But in this line of work, everyone needed someone. The rules were overlooked for the sake of everyone’s sanity. Hardly anything bad ever came from the interactions, only an occasional incident of two people wanting one person on the same night, leading to a small argument. The barracks bunnies did their part, some better at different things. Men and women alike, they all were kind and respectful, just like how they wanted to be treated in return. It was a good system. One Ghost had yet to participate in. He had a bit of a grudge against the whole system. Annoyed he couldn’t let himself get involved with it. Frustrated at how everyone was able to relax except for him. He looked down on the barrack bunnies- considered them attention whores.. when really he was just mad at himself for not being able to let himself go. Not even for one night.
There was a new hire on base, an archivist. Of course, this was an unusual job. There hadn’t really been one on base before. Captain Price thought they would be a good addition to the team, helping them stay organized. Price had called a meeting to go over the plans for an upcoming mission, and a new face walked into the room, much to Ghost’s surprise. You walk in carefully, clearly trying not to cause too much of a disturbance. Suddenly Price speaks up, announcing your name and new position. You smile awkwardly, giving a small little wave to the rest of the room before scurrying to your seat, sitting down with a small sigh of relief. Ghost always sat in the back of the room.. and you sat next to him. He glances at you out of the corner of his eye, noticing how you look different from everyone else in the room. You’re soft. Not much muscle, pudgy body parts.. a sweet demeanor. It’s not something he’s used to at all. It surprises him. What was a sweet kid like you doing in a place like this?
The meeting drags on, different people going over plans and information. You sit gently, one leg laid flat over the other, your foot bouncing a little. Ghost stared at your moving foot, not having much else to focus on. Suddenly he reaches out, gently grabbing your shoe, stopping its movement.
“Sit still.” He growls under his breath before letting go, looking back up at Price without ever giving you an ounce of eye contact.
You flinch a little at his touch, surprised. You quickly put your leg down, arms now crossed gently over your chest as you look at the floor, cheeks slightly flushed at being called out. A little while passes and the meeting ends. Ghost normally waits for everyone to leave before even bothering to get up, his presence dominating in the back of the room. People bustle out.. everyone except you. When most people have cleared out, you stand up gently, looking down at him. You reach out your hand.
“I’m y/n.” You say softly. “I’m sorry I got on your nerves.. I know little things like that can bother people.” He tilts his head up to look at you, his brown eyes peering into your own.
“Don’t apologize. To me or anyone else. Makes you look weak.” He says gruffly before standing up, peering down at you.
Instead of taking your hand, he gently grabs your wrist, lifting it up in front of your face.
“Don’t do handshakes either.” He murmurs before slipping past you, heading for the door after he releases your wrist. You suddenly turn, watching him leave.
“Why?” You say softly, head tilting out of confusion. He looks back at you, dark eyes sharp.
“I don’t like them.” He says sternly before leaving the room. You’re left standing in the meeting room by yourself, watching through the window as he walks away.
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The next day, you’re setting your things up in your new office. You’re only down the hall from the offices of the more important people on base, like Captain Price or Lieutenant Riley. You’d met Price, but you didn’t know Lieutenant Riley yet. Little did you realize he was the one you’d spoken to in the meeting. On your way to work, you’d decided to stop by the store to pick up a few things for your office. A new lamp, a new charger for your laptop, etc. While you were there you saw these mini gift basket assortments, filled with a few different types of candy and a little stuffed animal. You smiled when you saw them, thinking about how it might be a good idea to leave a nice impression on your new office neighbors. You grabbed a few, smiling to yourself as you drove to work, excited to try and make a few new friends. You were ever the optimist, always hoping other people would appreciate things like you did.
You slip into the hallway out of your office, walking down the hall and setting the gift baskets in each of the other offices little mailboxes outside of the door. They were just small enough to fit inside of the wedge, so you didn’t have to bother whoever was inside. You get to Lieutenant Riley’s office, and the door is open. You pause when you see the man from the meeting, the one that has been wearing a skull mask. He looks up, hearing your footsteps, waiting for you to explain yourself.
“Lieutenant Riley..” you say softly, eyes meeting his. “I didn’t realize it was you I’d spoken to.”
You step forward, walking up to his desk before you gently set the little gift basket at the center of it, on top of his paperwork.
“Since you’re here- I’ll give it to you directly.” You chuckle faintly, looking down as you feel his hard gaze on you.
He picks up the gift basket, looking at it. It becomes humorously small in his large hand.
“A basket.” He mutters, sparing you a glance.
“A basket.” You repeat softly, confirming his words. “I just.. I..” you say quietly, trying to think of how you could explain your thought process to a large, brooding man like him. “I saw them at the store. And I thought-“ he cuts you off suddenly.
“-Thought you’d try and get on your coworkers good side?” He mutters, voice laced with disapproval.
“It’s not like that.”
“Then tell me what it’s like.” He mutters, setting the basket aside.
You sigh softly, looking up, meeting his eyes.
“Yes- okay, I wanted to try and make some friends.. I like being nice. And I thought you guys might appreciate it.”
He glances up and down, sizing you up.
“If you like being nice, be a barracks bunny. And go do it somewhere else.” He spits out quietly, pointing to the door, gesturing for you to leave.
You pause and your head tilts as you look at him with a confused gaze.
“Barracks bunny?” Your soft voice murmurs. “Is that.. some kind of..?” Your voice continues, laced with curiosity.
“You don’t know what a barracks bunny is? Have you even worked on a military base before?” He grunts out, looking up at you from his desk.
“No sir.” You whisper softly, feeling the weight of his gaze.
He sighs a little, rubbing his temple as he stands up, walking around the desk and leaning on the front of it.
“A barracks bunny is someone on base who sleeps around.” He says shortly, looking at you with a hard stare while his arms are crossed firmly over his chest.
A small look of realization crosses your face.. but you don’t look flustered like he expected you to.
“Oh.” You whisper softly. “I didn’t think I was the type.” You chuckle quietly.
“The bloody hell is that supposed to mean?” He grunts out, confused by your lack of embarrassment. He just told you to be a slut, for godsake.
“Well- I’m not exactly a model.” You chuckle softly, looking at him with a small smile. “I’ll take it as a compliment.”
His eyes are locked on yours when he sees your smile. You were so goddamn soft. Before he knows it, you’re turning and leaving the room. He reaches forward, lightly wrapping his large hand around your wrist.
“Don’t be a barracks bunny.” He says quietly, voice oddly soft.
You turn to look up at him, brow creasing.
“Why?” You ask softly. “It doesn’t sound that bad.. someone to be with every night.” You chuckle faintly, gaze leaving his own as you look down, subtly eyeing his hand on your wrist.
Your words made him remember why people did it.. that craving for a connection. He felt his heart twist a little at the reminder that he may be a soldier- but he didn’t even get that release.
“Some of the men wouldn’t know how to treat you.” His low voice murmurs, eyes scanning your body again and realizing truly just how soft you are.. one of the softest people he’s seen in a long time.
You look up at him again, a small teasing smirk on your lips.
“How to treat me?” You grin. “I’m not exactly difficult if anyone bothered to try.” You snort with amusement.
His grasp on your wrist tightens and he pulls you close to him, pulling you back inside of his office and closing the door.
“You’re.. softer than they’re used to. They won’t know what you deserve.” He murmurs quietly, gently standing in front of you, you now stuck between his desk and him.
A small look of realization crosses over your face and your smile fades slightly.
“Right. They won’t want me.” You whisper, eyes meeting the floor.
He leans forward slowly, his skull mask almost grazing against your ear.
“They don’t know what they’re missing out on..” he murmurs quietly into your ear.
His hands reach out, gently holding your thighs and squeezing them slightly.
“They don’t know how good it feels to have someone soft.. someone they can’t break.”
You gasp quietly at his touch, not used to someone holding you so firmly. He wasn’t scared of you.. he wasn’t nervous like most guys would be. You knew he wasn’t ashamed of touching you.. of liking you. He knew what he was doing. It had been a while for him.. but it was like riding a bike. He never really forgot what it felt like to hold someone. Which is why the lack of it hurt all the worse.
“Do you..” you start whisper, but your voice trails off.
“Do I what, love?” His low voice rings out.
There’s a quiet pause as you try to work up the nerve to ask.
“Do you always get with people like me?”
His body stills and he pulls back, pulling his skull mask off and cupping your chin, looking into your eyes.
“You’re not a fetish, if that’s what you’re asking.” He murmurs, almost sounding offended.
“I- I didn’t mean anything.” You whisper quickly, cheeks heating up from the thought of upsetting him. “I just.. I want to be sure. Surely you understand that.. you said yourself other guys don’t know how to treat us.”
He sighs softly, pulling his balaclava above his nose, his dry but soft lips now visible.
“Trust me, love.. I know. I’ve always liked them soft.. not that there’s anything wrong with being skinny.” He murmurs quietly as he kisses your jawline, stealing your breath away. “But I’m a bigger bloke.. I don’t have to worry about you slipping away.”
You chuckle faintly at his words, realizing how he understood what it was like to be bigger. He was tall and broad.. you were two sides of the same coin.
“For what it’s worth.. I like your size.” You whisper quietly, wanting to reassure him like he reassured you. “You probably give the best hugs..” you murmur quietly, slipping your hands forward, around his waist and hugging him gently.
He chuckles at your words, slipping his arms around your body and hugging you back. When was the last time someone had complimented him?
“Silly little one, you are.” He whispers into your ear before kissing the skin underneath it. “All soft.. buying me and everyone else presents.. just to make sure we like you, hm?”
You laugh softly, resting your head against his chest.
“You have to admit.. it worked pretty well, considering you’re holding me.” You grin teasingly as you place a small kiss to his chest through his compression shirt.
He grins a little as he feels your kiss and soaks up your words. He hugs you tighter, burying his face into your neck. He was finally holding someone. Some soft little archivist managed to break him open in the blink of an eye..
“Right you are.” He murmurs quietly, a small smile heard in his tone. “Don’t go being a barracks bunny.. you’d be better off as mine.”
“I could be a barracks bunny.. you just have to tell the boys how nice I am.” You murmur teasingly into his chest.
He growls a little, tightening his grasp on you.
“Only ones that get you will be under my supervision.” He murmurs, tone serious. “I’ll have to teach them how to treat a soft little thing like you.” He grunts into your ear.
Truth be told, he liked the idea of having you in front of others.. of proving that he wasn’t just some cold bastard. That he got a soft little thing like you all to himself.. that at the end of the day, he was yours. Even Simon Ghost Riley could let himself be held. Let himself be wanted.
“I can live with that..” you chuckle sweetly against his chest.
Hope you guys liked reading this!!! If you’d like it to be a series, please let me know! If it was a series, there would eventually be smut!
Asks are always open and so are tips!! Love you guys <3
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