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the (unofficial) brothers :]

#This is TUGS #TUGS Warrior #TUGS Big Mac #Loving this!

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Been rewatching the certain boat show again after leaving it for a few years for personal reasons :]

#This is TUGS #I love this. #TUGS TenCents #TUGS Sunshine

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A little treat for your eyes mehaps

#WHOO- #TUGS Hercules #This is TUGS

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My initial take on Starlight Express inspired costumes for a TUGS centered Broadway show! (The left color palette is based off of the more "polished" current day costumes, whilst the right is based off of the more grittier designs of the early productions.)

#LOOK AT HIMMM #HE A FELLA #This is TUGS #TUGS Warrior

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A himbo lad commissioned by @lottalucamotion <3

#EEEEEE #I LOVE IT #This is TUGS #TUGS Warrior

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A Mother's Love

"Really? Out of all the things you could've messed with, you messed with a hermit crab.." Zanthia asked with an exasperated sigh as she checked Michael's finger as she held his hand in her anchor-like claws. Michael looked up at her and met her sharp bronze gaze before looking down at the sand under his feet. He had tried to move a hermit crab to a safe place, only to be pinched on one of his fingers. Zanthia was close by and was quick to gently remove it before placing it onto the sand beside her. The hermit crab was long gone, having fled from them.

"I was only trying to move it somewhere safe so it wouldn't get stepped on.." Michael muttered. Zanthia rolled her eyes. She saw there was no real harm done, but it would certainly bruise later on. She gently released his hand and sighed.

"I know you had good intentions, but sometimes things are better left alone. You should know that from the time you disturbed my son's slumber, am I correct?" Zanthia asked as she raised an eyebrow at him. Michael nodded. He recalled the memory and shuddered. It was hard to believe she is the mother of Titan, the largest and most dangerous tug he's ever seen. If he weren't a Rider, Titan would've devoured him on the spot. Instead, Titan snapped his jaw at him and snarled as a warning. Of course, Zanthia gave Titan quite the lecture shortly afterwards and Titan had become much more amiable. 

"I know.. I should've left it alone." Michael sighed. Zanthia smiled gently. Her usual sharp and cold gaze turned warm and soft. She gently gave him a few gentle pats on his shoulder. He looked up at her once more and returned the smile. He was one of the few to see the softer side of the fearsome tug. He knew her more than just the fearsome tug she had become known to be. He knew deep down, she was a loving and caring mother. 

"It's alright, Micheal. Just be careful from now on. I can't stand the sight of one of my precious babies being hurt." Zanthia said gently before she gingerly picked him up with her claws and hugged him. Michael relaxed and closed his eyes, feeling safe and warm in Zanthia's arms.

"I will, Mrs. Zanthia. I will." Michael replied.

#Love. #This is TUGS #TUGS Zanthia #TUGS Titan #TUGS Micheal

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I'm alive and I'm here for another, uh, drabble. Yes, it's Mac again, and this time I'm curious to know how he is when he finds out the tiny human he's head over heels for has fallen ill. Usually you'd show yourself in the morning, but I like to think Mac sometimes gets early morning jobs, so you two don't usually see each other till the afternoon. When it's time, and you don't show up, he immediately senses something's wrong and follows your scent to your home where, while you're not bed ridden, you're definitely not moving much cause you feel like shit. (I don't think I have to clarify, but the reader lives close to water just so Mac can drop by. Just a cute thought.)

Sure thing! Drabble under the cut!

Big Mac had just returned from his first batch of jobs and noticed you aren't at their usual meeting place at the pier. He sniffs the air and notices your scent is old, telling him you hadn't been here all day. Alarmed, he searches for you, calling out your name as he searches the entire port.

He sniffs the air and picks up your scent again. It's old and faded, but he's sure he can follow your scent and find you. He follows your scent to your home and that's when he smells it. Sickness.

He crinkles his nose slightly at the stench and his concern only grows. He lifts one set of his anchor-like claws out of the water and shakes them to dry them off before he knocks on the door. He can at least check on you.

His heart sinks when he sees you open the door. You're awfully pale and not looking the greatest at all. Big Mac immediately picks you up and holds you close to his chest. The immense heat he's giving off makes you relax as you close your eyes.

"I was worried about ye. Ye didn't show up at our meeting place.. I'm glad I managed to track ye down by yer scent." Big Mac said in a soft tone as one of his claws gently stroked your back. You grunt in acknowledgement.

"I'm sorry.. I should've told you.." you mumble. Big Mac shakes his head.

"Nae. Don't worry about that.. I can take the rest of the day off if ye want. I don't mind watching over ye." Big Mac purrs softly. You open your eyes and look at him.

"You sure?" You ask him. Big Mac chuckles softly.

"I'm sure. Now go ahead and rest.. I'll be here.." Big Mac smiles gently.

#EEEEEE #GOOD TIMING CAUSE I NEED THIS RNNN #Being sick suuuucks. #TUGS Big Mac #This is TUGS

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*kicks door open off its hinges* I heard drabble ask stuff is open!

Idk, my Big Mac thirst needs quenching, I wanna see my favorite man struggling with himself about his feelings for the same tiny human he gives food to cause it's funny seeing someone as tough as him trying to act like he's normal about you when he's really not.

Gotta love the big and gruff characters being soft for once! Drabble under the cut.

Big Mac has had his eye on you for quite some time. It had become obvious to you that he has grown to have a strong liking to you. However, you are unaware it is more than gaining his favor. You have fully caught his attention and had slowly began to fall in love with you as time went on.

He has made sure you're well fed and taken care of, even offering to escort you around if need be. He seems to be keeping how he truly feels about you under wraps, but the little hints like the pet names, his softer tone of voice when he speaks to you, the warm and loving look in his amber eyes. It's obvious he's fallen for you. You honestly feel the same towards him as well.

He has taken some time to rest on his break, purring softly and chuffing when he sees you approach him. He offers an anchor-like claw for you to climb on so you won't have to climb onto his deck. You smile and carefully climb onto his palm. He slowly lifts you up, handling you as if you are made of glass before he ever so gently rests his claws on his deck, allowing you to step off his claws and onto his deck where you'd be perfectly safe and sound with him.

You sit down under his wheel house, facing him as you look up at him. Big Mac's purring continues as you feel the deck beneath you flex ever so slightly in time with his breathing. It's subtle, but if one paid close attention enough they'd feel it. He looks down at you as if he's considering before he ever so gently holds you close to his chest. You're a little surprised by it, but it's a welcome surprise.

You relax into his immense warmth as you feel and hear his heartbeat against you. You're perfectly comfortable here, snuggled against him and safe from harm.

"I love ya, more than ya ever know.." Big Mac muttered. You smile faintly and snuggled further into his chest, making him chuckle softly.

"I love you too.. more than anything.." You reply.

#This is TUGS #TUGS Big Mac #This is the type of shit I NEED. Thank you! #Give me the wholesome stuff!

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A Tender Moment

Decided to write a short drabble between Dusk and Titan. Quick tw for blood. Drabble under the cut.

Dusk looked up at the massive ocean going tug she was bonded to as he licked the blood from his claws. She had sat down on his deck, leaning back against his chest as she rested. Titan had insisted on taking her out for a nightly hunt. She closed her eyes as she felt Titan's heartbeat against her back as his breathing was slow and relaxed. He looked down at her with his piercing icy blue eyes as she felt his familiar and warm presence wrap around her mind.

I told you you needed a rest. You can't spend most of your time locked in your throne room. I should know. Even I need a break from that place now and then, even if it is amusing to see the reaction of others when they notice be resting behind you. Titan said as he smiled. Dusk hinted at a slight smile as she returned the gentle contact through the bond. 

I'm grateful you managed to convince me to come with you. It's a beautiful night out tonight. It's not often I get a chance to spend time with you like this. Besides the times we've spent together on official business. Dusk said, prompting a chuckle from the massive tug. Dusk reached behind her and rested her hand with the marking on her palm against him. She felt an immense warm energy tingling up her arm. Titan purred softly at the touch, gently laying a claw against her hand, feeling how small her hand was compared to him. He closed his eyes as he relaxed. 

I couldn't agree more. It's my job too look after you. You're my Rider. Titan said as he cracked an eye open to look down at her. Dusk gently pulled her hand away from him. He allowed her hand to slip through his powerful claws, careful not to let his claws break the skin. He's always been aware of how fragile she is compared to him. He handled her as if she were made of glass. One wrong move could shatter her. For a moment their eyes met. Not a single word was said between them, only each other's emotions they felt through the bond. That was all they needed, a simple tender moment.

#*slaps table* Y e s . #This is TUGS #TUGS Titan #TUGS Dusk

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Curious, just thought of this, is it possible to have a shared Rider? If not, what's to be done when you have two, or more, tugs wanting the same person?

It's not possible for a Rider to be bonded by multiple tugs.

This had not been documented. However, I assume it's to be settled on whoever the Rider chooses. The Rider has a say in who to choose. A tug knows when one person is their next Rider with a simple glance. It's unlikely this has happened but it would ultimately fall upon the decision of the Rider.

#This is TUGS #Interesting. #I didn't think it was possible but Idk. #Now I know.

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Mac's living rent free in my head. I need him being soft around a tiny human reader who, somehow, doesn't fear him/isn't pushed away by his abrasive nature and he like.. constantly tries to offer some of his food to you cause God forbid you didn't eat that morning or something.

Idk how you'd want to go about this. I just want wholesome and Mac deserves more attention.

Sure thing! Drabble under the cut.

Big Mac looks down at you as he uses his claws to gently nudge you. He has a worried look in his eyes as he purrs softly. He chuffs softly as you look up at him. He offers a fish he had caught just moments earlier. It is too small for him to be even considered a snack, but a decent meal for a human. Your gaze shifts towards the fish before looking back up at him.

Despite his gruff personality, he has been rather soft with you. Then again, you never really were intimidated by him. An unusual friendship one might call it.

"Ya need to eat.. Ya humans are fragile, and need to eat too." Big Mac's voice is soft and the tone of his voice is warm and kind. You return your attention to the fish before looking up at him again. It was then he realized what was wrong.

"Oh, gimme a moment." Big Mac said as he lifted the fish to his lips. You watch as his jaws part slightly and a spark jumped from his lower jaw as he exhales. Within a split second, fire engulfs the fish. You shield your face with your arms. Even from down here you can still feel the immense heat of the fire. He repeats this a few more times, blowing the fire out each time after a few seconds. Once he is sure it's cooked, he carefully uses his claws to clean the fish. He's aware humans have more dietary limitations than a tug and is careful not to leave anything that could cause harm or make you sick behind.

When he's done, he offers several filet of fish to you. You reluctantly take it. Seems he's picked up on the fact you've skipped breakfast today. You take a small bite of it as you begin to eat. Big Mac purrs softly as he watches you eat, grateful to see your eating something. He relaxes as you settle down beside him. He wraps his towline around your small body, acting like a heated weighted blanket all around you as you eat. You can get used to this kind of treatment.

#This is TUGS #TUGS Big Mac #LOVING this. Thank you.

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Can't forget the old man who managed to escape death itself and has winded up with two lil fur babies. Meet Cherry and Strawberry!

#My art #This is TUGS #TUGS O.J. #TUGS Cherry #TUGS Strawberry #Hopefully you can tell they're ferrets- #Drawing animals isn't exactly something I'm used to yet-

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Letting y'all know rn that O.J., he'll be posted Thursday, has something a lil extra. Think you'll love them.

#This is TUGS #The boat talks. #TUGS O.J.

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"Sunshine?? Only good for day work, is he?" "Might brighten you up a bit, Top Hat!"

#My art #This is TUGS #TUGS Sunshine #Btw Sunny has a ponytail it's just hidden behind the life jacket. #Also hands are hard to draw.

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Make sure to throw him in your local well for good luck or smth Idk-

#My art #This is TUGS #TUGS TenCents

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Even when harbor work is dirty, you'll never catch Top Hat slipping in formal wear.

#My art #This is TUGS #TUGS Top Hat #Toppy's design's been the simplest one so far #especially color-wise. #I'm now halfway through the Star fleet. WHOO-

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I just.. had a hilarious thought: The tugs dealing with a super oblivious person.

From the person's perspective, free scritches for everyone! They love the tugs so much that there's zero fear present. From the tugs' perspective? Some of them would definitely freak out. Warrior. Like- why are you here?? Not all of us are friendly! Just stay here in my sight and- WHERE'D YOU GO?! And that person is halfway to petting Zak or some other more dangerous tug.

Bonus if the more dangerous tugs don't take this person as an easy meal cause of the lack of fear/charm doing its magic on them. Just nothing but pure hilarity.

Okay, but that is actually pretty funny. You know.. imma write a drabble. Fic under the cut.

The harbor tug watches you with uncertainty as he tries to explain the dangers of the port to you. Warrior has become a bit mother hen around you, worrying that you might get snatched up by a Zed-Stack or at the very least, seriously injured.

"Not all of us are like me, y'know. Some are a bit more, er, aggressive, than others, as some harbor workers say it. Just stay in my sight an-" Warrior says as he looks down at you, only to see you're gone. Worry turns to panic as he sees you on Zak's deck, gently scratching just under his wheel house, prompting a rough sounding purr from the fearsome Zed-Stack.

Zak is a little puzzled about you, considering you have no fear of him whatsoever. However, he isn't complaining, as evident by his faint smile and rough purrs as he feels you give him some much needed scritches. He looks at Warrior at the corner for his eye, who seems to be on the verge on panic seeing you on Zak's deck. However, Zak has no intentions has harming you in any shape or form. Seems your lack of fear has made him take a liking to you. He could get used to this kind of treatment. He hopes your planning on staying here, as he knows you'd be eager to meet the others.

Besides, nothing wrong with being a little soft now and then, right?

#YES!! #I LOVE THIS DRABBLE!! #I just #love the idea so much?? #This drabble is beautiful #thank you. #This is TUGS #TUGS Warrior #TUGS Zak