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Guys 😭 Henrietta has a ton of freckles which makes me wonder if Thomas has any
Then again, any freckles he has are buried beneath his skin condition, or largely muted compared to it.
I didn't even notice her freckles until today - They're barely noticeable but they're there; Especially at 1:02:50 {TCM 2003}
I have a little tiny inkling that Thomas might be a bit possessive {but not toxic}. Idk - Maybe he just fears being left by the one person who loves him {romantically}. {And}/OR he refuses to let them leave the farm considering the risks it brings to the family.
Might write a post about possessive Tommy..who knows
Would Thomas appreciate having an affectionate/loving s/o, or would he eventually get annoyed by it?
yes he loves it!! - But give him his space as well 🫀
He wants to protect you. To keep you as {spiritually} close to him as possible. He's a bit new to this whole 'romantic affection' thing..so give him grace, please 🙏
Let me keep you safe - So you too, can care for me.
Thomas is so exceedingly grateful for you - You're the light he didn't know he needed in his life. He cherishes you; Really, he does. Every time you smile at him, every time you offer to do something for him, bring him beverages or gifts, even when you walk past him, he's entranced.
If you're physically affectionate with him, you'll need to wait some time before he's fully ready. He won't reciprocate affection until he's fully accepted that you two are in a relationship. Once he has, however, his affection is small - It's strictly for you.
Examples of his affection:
Holding your hand/head/shoulders/waist
Resting his forehead against yours
Resting his chin on your head
Small kisses {both with and without the mask}
Gifts
Hugs
Soft hums/grunts of affirmation{?}
Softer expressions {Sometimes he'll even smile}
Rubbing your back/shoulders/arms
Examples of affection he likes:
Hugs {when he initiates}
Gifts {minimally}
Small kisses
Holding his hand
Words of affirmation
Compliments
Anything with praise, really {Tommy bleeds and breathes praise}
Even though he adores you, he needs time to himself sometimes. It's important to provide Thomas with a relationship that allows personal time - For example; When he's in the basement, he's either working or trying to relax. In situations like these, knocking, calling out, or walking down to ask if he's alright/if he needs time alone would be the most beneficial.
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I rarely interact with other blogs but i love yours so much, it warms my heart seeing another person so deeply interested in tcm and Thomas (psychoanalysis, incredibly well researched headcanons, etc) Idk if your autistic or not but i am and tcm is a big special interest of mine so ur posts just feed into it in the best way 🥹 Gnashing my teeth so joyfully
Ahh I'm so glad!! I'm also autistic, and yes - TCM has been a huge special interest of mine for a few months now {began just a bit before last year's summer}. I'm so glad you like my posts, I have a few Thomas-related things that I'm working on so trust more will be coming!
Upcoming posts:
The Hewitt's Reaction to a Modest Reader {Ask}
Thomas Hewitt x Affectionate S/O {Ask}
Thomas Hewitt x Plus Sized Reader
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in da clerb, we all fam
need him like this or somethibg
tis is so ass blud 😭
I need to draw Thomas kneeling crying throwing up in despondency and desperation
Oh! So I may have overreacted in my previous post
maybe Thomas doesn't have breakdowns...uh
or maybe he does and I cooked and I'm a genius
I may or may not have written this segment based off previous experiences...maybe, maybe not?
Do you think if say you self insert yourself into tcm 2006 maybye reader actually looking after Tommy he woud not loose his nose etc like if reader was there to look after Tommy tcm 2003 would go diffrent and her readers role would most likely be in most films, as she got captured before Chrissies group idk if this is too similar to what y wrote b4
Hi !! I hope I understood this right - If I didn't, please let me know🫀
TW: Self-harm, mental breakdowns, cannibalism, murder, TCM-Canon-Related Topics This isn't spell/grammar checked lol
First of all, I think Thomas would have a different outcome with his nose. Hear me out - If he had someone who not only encouraged, but actively took place in caring for his health, he'd have wayyy less of a chance to develop a deadly infection, or necrosis.
Continuing on that note; He'd take way better care of himself!! With positive feedback, productive routines, and someone to bond with, his mental health would begin to regenerate. He'd actually look forward to coming home from the slaughterhouse instead of dreading it.
..Pack him a lunch, please {and add a note :)}
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Following the closing of the slaughterhouse, you'll need to be very, very patient with Thomas. He just lost his job, his purpose, and the main source of income for the family. PLUS the family just incorporated cannibalism/murder - which is no easy task.
Give him his space whilst providing opportunities to vent out his frustrations and anxieties. This really is the part where you either make or break your relationship {by 'you' I mean the reader as well as Thomas.} You two will need to care for each other more than ever in this time of need, and continuing this as the years progress.
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If we follow the events of the 2003 remake's timeline, Thomas gets more manic and less restricted with his movements and overall presentation. Could this have been prevented? I'm not sure. Stalled, maybe, but this definitely seems like the result of multiple stressful events eating away at a man with little support or emotional regulation skills.
It would take a lot for someone to prevent this, but even then, one of you is gonna lose it. Taking care of someone with as much detail that would be needed in this situation would result in you going mad. You lose yourself, which is exactly what happened to Thomas.
That being said, he hasn't lost himself completely. When it's just the family, he's okay - When it's just the two of you, he's even better. Much calmer, relaxed, and open.
I envision Thomas having mental breakdowns every few months, maybe even more. During these breakdowns, it gets bad.
He's destructive, hysterical, and unpredictable. Tons more vocal, by that I mean lots more grunts, yelling, crying out. It's a lot of pent up anger and repressed emotions that not even he knew he had. Once he comes down, he'll be even worse {to himself}. Thomas feels terrible afterward; Guilty and extremely overstimulated which leads to lots of overflowing, hysterical crying and tendencies of self-harm {probably lots of hitting his head with his fist, though not punching}.
Essentially lots of this:
Sorry, I know this section sounds a lot like Bubba {Sawyer}...oops
When he's experiencing breakdowns like this, he needs space whilst also being 'supervised.' By supervised I mean making sure he's not being extremely destructive of other people OR himself {especially}. Don't worry about the items, worry about him. Thomas is never violent to the family {including you} during these episodes, but he most definitely is to the victims.
He just needs something simple, nothing too demanding or overstimulating - Even if it's just you sitting with him and assuring him no one's upset, that's enough for him to start coming down. He might need some rest after this :(
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Other potential changes {in his outcome}:
He'd wear masks less {around family}
His creativity would flourish earlier-on
Thomas would have an easier time adjusting to the cannibalistic lifestyle {if you were there to suffer through it beside him}
His confidence would grow :)
His emotional regulation skills would strengthen
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Im never gonna leave you, baby - Even if you lose what's left of your mind
bro pissed me off so bad I had to hop on the blox
listening to Kpop whilst I draw this nerd
help
listening to Kpop whilst I draw this nerd
help
what do you think a modern-era thomas would be like? i wonder how different he would be from his canon version with the greater normalization of mental health disorders and everything (and possibly being able to stay in school for longer). i love reading your posts :)
I love reading your posts :)
I think the most impactful effect of the modern AU would be Thomas' mental and physical condition. He'd most likely get diagnosed quicker and more accurately -
'Mental Retardation' - ASD 1
Would not be diagnosed with 'Mental Deterioration'
Disfigurative/Disfiguring Facial Disease - CLE or Pustular Psoriasis {Possibly both}
Birth Defect {Assumed to be an Incomplete Unilateral Cleft} would stay the same, potentially fixed at birth IF the Hewitt's had the money
Other mental disorders:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Apraxia of Speech {?}
PTSD
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With the earlier/more accurate diagnoses, Thomas {if the Hewitt's had the money} would have more treatment/management options. For example:
Therapy: ABA, Speech therapy, general psychology
Medication: Anti-depressants, Anger management, Anti-anxiety, Anti-Psychotics
Honestly..I doubt the Hewitts would approve of either..BUT they'd be more open to it than compared to the canon timeline {due to less societal pressure}
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School...oh boy. Depending on what year he'd be born {late 80's - early 90's} his accommodations would change {not too drastically, though}.
The Americans with Disabilities Act {ADA} was signed into law in 1990 by former President George H.W. Bush, meaning Thomas {if he had a 504 or educational plan of some sort} would require accommodations. That being said...he went to school in a small conservative town...in the Deep South...that is heavily religious..
Would he have stayed in school longer? Most likely. Would he have graduated..I don't think so. LISTEN - He'd probably drop out around 14/15 {not that it was legal} - To work at the slaughterhouse. School would've been overwhelming not only from work, but the social aspects as well. He wasn't the best in school..
If he did happen to make it through high school, I doubt he'd go to college - but that's just me.
He would NOT be employed at age 12, as the Texas Child Labor Laws {finalized in 1993} state:
"The Texas Child Labor Laws make sure a child is not working in a job or way that could harm the child's safety, health, or well-being. Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) also has rules to make sure a job does not interfere with a child’s education. It is illegal to employ a child under 14 except under specific circumstances."
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Okay!! Now time for more personalized modern AU headcanons 🤗
IF he had a phone {which I don't think he would, unfortunately} he'd like playing random mobile games. I'm talking Tetris-esque and solitaire games {and those of similar nature}.
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He'd grow his hair out - OP and I have talked about this; He'd grow it out a bit. Maybe not terribly long, but longer than his 2006 length. {I have no idea why this would be modern-related but it popped in my mind}.
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I don't know if Thomas would be the type to watch TV, honestly. Maybe whatever's on here and there - Eavesdropping on what the family's watching - But nothing too particular.
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The family would not spend money on mobile phones. I'm sorry, but they wouldn't..they really don't talk to anyone outside of the family, and even then, they'd most likely have a rotary or push-button phone.
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The Hewitts are poor, okay? Which leads me to believe Thomas would have a CD player as opposed to an online streaming service {for music}. I just envision this post.
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Possible Music Taste {Open to suggestions}: Type O Negative, The Smashing Pumpkins, Korn {momentarily}, Led Zeppelin, Mortician, Cannibal Corpse, Pantera, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Alice In Chains, Johnny Cash, The Highwaymen, Elvis {momentarily}, Lynyrd Skynyrd {momentarily}, ACDC {momentarily}, Slipknot {momentarily}, hear me out..Radiohead?
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Thomas would have more variety in his masks - Listen, rural Texas is still rural Texas, but it's not 1960's rural Texas. There'd be more variety in the people there {both from in and out of town}, which leads me to believe his masks would show that.
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The family would have a bit more variety in their food - Not by much, but still an influential amount. Think about it, Luda's community center/gas station would get some different things {especially in the 2020's}. Vapes, new chip and sweet brands, gum, different soda pop brands, more fast-food-esque stock, but still new stock nonetheless. I'm sure she'd bring some home for the family..even if it's just a bit.
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I think Thomas would dress relatively the same - Wearing his Sunday clothes to work at the bug-infested bloodfest that is the slaughterhouse {we love a gentleman}.
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Okay listen, I know this post is about Thomas but I just thought of something: Hoyt would want a phone. NOT because he's social, but because he wants access to certain things..with ease. The Hewitts wouldn't have internet but that doesn't mean Hoyt won't drive out somewhere. He'd have a Facebook account - You can't tell me different.
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yay modern Thomas playing solitaire with his momma
shitpost with Tommy and @demphen's Eddie
he's gonna touch you
maybe...🤭
working on Thomas Hewitt x Plus/Midsized reader..hooray for me ig
Still working on: Thomas Hewitt x Caring Reader - How Thomas' Outcome Would Differ From the 2006/2003 Remakes
Feel free to put requests here or in the ask box - Trust I'm cooking {it's burnt..that's okay}
also possibly drawing a certain murderous cannibal family..
working on Thomas Hewitt x Plus/Midsized reader..hooray for me ig
Still working on: Thomas Hewitt x Caring Reader - How Thomas' Outcome Would Differ From the 2006/2003 Remakes
Feel free to put requests here or in the ask box - Trust I'm cooking {it's burnt..that's okay}
working on Thomas Hewitt x Plus/Midsized reader..hooray for me ig
Still working on: Thomas Hewitt x Caring Reader - How Thomas' Outcome Would Differ From the 2006/2003 Remakes
Feel free to put requests here or in the ask box - Trust I'm cooking {it's burnt..that's okay}
slop slop yum yum man musk and rotting teeth - how romantic
here you go 👹
goodluck
ok now i'm realizing that i don't know how to write kisses. what the fuck do i write. "mmm wet kiss with tongue"
What if instead of a big haunted house being called a haunted mansion it was called a 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 mansion because all the ghosts were 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂…💔
I've been thinking about this for a while because I haven't actually seen or read any Thomas Hewitt x reader fanfic where the main character is a meek/shy individual with an emotional nature. By that, I mean somebody who is timid, not self-assured, soft-spoken, gentle, pacifistic, and often afraid to speak up for himself/herself. Not to mention that if being mocked or bullied, will start to tear up a bit and become more secluded.
Every time I read about Y/n, they are always this Mary Sue like temple who still ends up with odd or disrespectful issues. Like there's too many of them. Get rid of them! Bring me something new! Because I have no idea what the Hewitt's would do with that sort of person. Especially if it was a female instead of a male. What would Thomas and the family do with such a person? In theory, it seems obvious, but I genuinely don't know.
Hi again! I broke this up into headcanons as well as a little one shot - Hope that's okay!
Below are other posts dealing with similar topics if you'd like to view those additionally:
Soft-spoken s/o | mauswyx
Slashers x Socially Anxious! Reader | tac-the-unseen
This GIF felt fitting idk why god I wish that was me
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Thomas is a shy individual himself - Knowing this, I doubt he'd have an issue with any aspect of your nature. He'd actually be more protective of you than of someone who's much more..vocal about their displeasure.
Thomas doesn't mind the timidness, he's fully willing to be the 'strong' one in the relationship..he's kinda been forced into the roll within his family.
Charlie will tease you. A lot. He knows what gets on your nerves, how to pry under your skin - What makes you tick, cry, and breakdown; It's a favorite pastime of his, that is, when you're still a 'guest' captive.
He'll bring up traumatizing moments, taunting you with the possibility of 'ending up like the rest.' Hoyt pulls strings not even you knew were there:
"One word, and you'll end up splattered 'cross this damn wall."
{If you're fem-presenting} "Momma only likes you 'cause you're a girl, Once she see's how much of a harlot you are, she'll throw you right on out."
Once he's gotten used to you {or you've proved your 'worth'}, he'll switch things up a bit:
"Y'know, Tommy's got a real sensitive heart..you break it, s'not gone end well for any of us."
{Talking to a family member} "They're not too bad, huh? Small, quiet, always does as they're told, not too much of a hassle, now, are they?"
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Thomas won't necessarily stand up for you, but he'll comfort you almost immediately
If you're ever in a particular mood, Thomas is pretty respectful of boundaries. If you need to be left alone, he's just fine with that. He might leave you a note and slide it under your door - Just a quick little "I love you" or something similar.
If you prefer direct comfort, he's fully willing to let you cry it out , or vent to him. He won't be able to respond much, but know he's processing it all. Depending on how comfortable the two of you are, he's willing to hold you/your hand, some pats on the back and such.
Any comfort you show him, he'll show back. For example; If you gently wipe/caress his face down after {or when} he cries, he'll do the same for you. Ask for what you want, and he'll do just that..most of the time 🫀
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Thomas isn't a huge fan of confrontation - Anything confrontational outside of 'work', really. He knows his 'place' in the family, and isn't willing to push it {aka, argue with his family}. He won't argue for you, or get any family members to stop their pestering, but he will kill for you. Anytime a victim gets too close, he's got something sharp in his hands.
If they hurt you {or anyone in the family, really}, whether it be emotionally or physically, prepare for the goriest, most blood-caked basement you've ever encountered. He needs to take his anger out, and believe me, he will - Even with your pacifistic pleas.
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Outside of his protective nature, your pacifistic and emotional nature tends to rub off on Thomas. He knows what he's doing, and how important it is to the family - But he gets moments of doubt at times, which are amplified around you.
Those people had lives..families just like his.
Meat.
Meat is all they are.
Don't fail the family, Thomas. They're {you} disposable, family isn't.
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Everyone was overwhelmed with the new..'livestock' that came in this afternoon. Although a small group, they fought hard. Hoyt had gotten his nose punched in just thirty minutes prior - It was all crooked and overflowed with blood dripping down his cupid's bow. Momma had gotten it taken care of - Thomas had helped 'realign' his nose best he could, whilst momma helped pack the bleeding. Hoyt would sure swell up and bruise within the next few days..if he hasn't already..
Instead of trying to rest, he bombarded you with insults - "What the fuck is wrong with you?! You didn't think to tell us one of them got out?" - "How fucking useless are you?!" He was really mad at you for that one..
Just like last time, you cried. Frantic, raw, disheveled cries. You fucked up...badly. The thought plagued you terribly, it ate away every ounce of assurance you had. I'm sorry..I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry..it rung through your mind, but your body was paralyzed as it knelt on the carpet; You wouldn't be speaking for quite some time..
It wouldn't matter anyway - Hoyt wasn't the type to hear it. You put the family in danger, that's all that mattered. It didn't matter if you were "sorry" or not - You threatened the Family. Who the hell do you think you are? After all we've given you? Food, shelter, safety, a place of purpose?
Ungrateful. That's what you are. A selfish, clumsy, inconsiderate ingrate.
You were shaking - Desperate to apologize, make it up to them. Your hands covered your face, leaving only small opening to peer through. The room was lit only by a small, vintage lamp in the corner, though that light suddenly blurred within darkness -
You felt your hands being pried from your face, though gently. It was Thomas - Wasn't much of a surprise, he was always the one to ground you.
He held eye contact with you as he lightly dusted away your tears with the backside of his index finger. He held your shaking hands tenderly, placing them at your knees. As he let go of your hands, he slowly raised his {hands} back to your face, tilting his head slightly as if to ask for permission -You continued to sniffle and gasp, providing a small, shaky nod in affirmation. Thomas benevolently grasped your cheeks, wiping tears as he did. You and Thomas had developed this wordless affirmation - a way to ground each other in times of need; He placed his forehead to yours. You often joked that you two 'looked like bugs' from the unconventional angle, and he'd chuckled best he could. He loved you. Truly, loved you.
The room was unusually silent - You looked beside you to see Luda Mae and Hoyt gone, only Uncle Monty facing the window as he read the news. Momma must've dragged Hoyt out...thankfully. You finally looked back at him, he really did look like a bug from this angle.., but he was the sweetest man. He left you a note earlier this morning, right after Charlie had yelled at you the night before:
Nothing's gonna hurt you, baby - I love you.
-Thomas
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I hope this isn't too bad - Love you guys thank you so much for the request 🫀
writing more Tommy oneshots and headcanonssss for my fellow nerds {much love}
Sneak peak {both are answers to asks}:
Thomas Hewitt x Meek/Emotional Reader
Thomas Hewitt x Caring Reader - How Thomas' Outcome Would Differ From the 2006/2003 Remakes
loves ya - once I finish these {and wrap up intensive assignments} I'll begin brainstorming pt. 2 to Proprietorial
if you can't write using your brain then don't call yourself a writer. Don't bother posting it you illiterate fuck {with love}
Thank you for posting this op 🙏
Write it shitty, write it scared, write it without a clue but don't you be so spineless and have an AI write fanfic for you.
Hiii here's a post to keep you guys {slightly} fed whilst I work on school/more posts :)
All heights calculated via actor height
Andrew Bryniarski: 6'5 {195.58 cm}
Terrence Evans: 6'4 {193.04 cm}
R. Lee Ermey: 6'0 {182.88 cm}
Marietta Marich: 5'6 {167.64 cm}
Kathy Lamkin: {165.1 cm}
Heather Kafka: {162.56 cm}
I didn't do Jedidiah 'cause I couldn't figure out his height {at his age}
Loves ya - More posts coming this week 🫀
AHH ILY SO MUCH THANK YOU BBY!!!
Gift for a friend
I had so much fun drawing this! :D
@taeaura
sorry guys I promise I'm working on posts just got lost with other things :)
I have a few posts planned {plus an ask I'm answering} feel free to send anything you wanna see; or don't, up to you