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Are we allowes to use Hailwind as a character in fics?? Asking for a friend
Yes absolutely!! I've had a few friends use him in fics already and I'm honored folks like him enough to do so! ; u ;
You're welcome to do whatever with his personality too, though if you want a guiding direction, he's inspired a bit by Winry from Fullmetal Alchemist.
(For context for anyone who hasn't seen him, Hailwind's a Far Frozen yeti OC, he/him, and is Frostbite's partner. He's a sculptor that works with ice, and designs prosthetics among other things.)
July 15: Meeting a new member of the family | wire
Billy shifts on his feet, uneasy and nervous.
“Are you sure they’re gonna like me?” Billy asks Danny as he fixes his shirt for the nth time.
Danny just rolls his eyes with a smile, elbowing Billy lightly.
“Don’t worry so much! They’ve been bugging me to meet you since I told them about you,” Danny replies soothingly.
Billy can’t help but let out an uneasy breath, shaking his hands out to try and rid himself of some of the nerves. It helps, but only slightly. He really does want to make a good first impression on Danny’s family.
“Okay, okay let’s meet them before I get so nervous I change my mind,” Billy states, reaching out to grip Danny’s hand tightly in his own.
Danny offers a soothing smile as he squeezes Billy’s hand gently, offering some comfort. Then, he reaches his other hand out, curling his fingers as nails extend from the tips. In one motion, he swings his hand in the air, a portal opening in front of them.
Billy gets tugged through before he can think too much about the fear and anxiety of entering a portal that leads to someplace he’s never been before.
The first sensation he feels is cold, freezing cold. Followed by warmth as a heavy coat is placed over his shoulders.
“I told you it was going to be cold,” Danny huffs good-naturedly, apparently not feeling the chill in his ghost form.
“How was I supposed to know you meant freezing and not just chilly,” Billy pouts.
Danny raises an eyebrow as he smirks slightly.
“Maybe because I told you multiple times that’s what I meant?”
Billy huffs and shoves Danny good-naturedly.
“Great One!” a voice booms before a white furred being envelopes Danny into a hug.
Billy’s eyes widens as he looks up at the being. They have two icicles for horns atop their head, blue and gold clothing and accessories adorning their body, and an ice left arm with the bones visible. Not to mention the fact that they are giant. So much taller than anyone Billy’s ever encountered … well, maybe not bigger than Darkseid, but it’s close.
“Hi Frostbite,” Danny squeaks out, voice strained from the force of the hug.
“It’s good to see you again!” Frostbite booms, finally releasing Danny.
“Good to see you too,” Danny says honestly, stretching slightly.
“And who is this?” Frostbite asks, purple eyes turning towards Billy.
Billy gulps nervously under the gaze of the yeti, resisting the urge to transform into Captain Marvel. He’s fine. This is Danny’s family. He’s fine.
“This is who I was telling you about!” Danny answers excitedly, flying over to hover next to Billy. “Frostbite, meet Billy. Billy, meet Frostbite.”
Frostbite grins and extends a hand. Billy cautiously takes it, watching how the other’s hand envelopes his own completely.
“Wonderful to meet another member of Danny’s family!” Frostbite booms, shaking Billy’s hand gently yet excitedly.
“Nice to meet you too,” Billy agrees, feeling a little light at being referred to as family.
Frostbite smiles wide and releases Billy’s hand.
“Shall we?” Frostbite asks before turning around and beginning to walk.
“Where are we going?” Billy whispers to Danny.
“To meet everyone else!” Danny answers, grinning.
“Everyone else?” Billy asks nervously, eyes wide.
Danny laughs and nods.
“You didn’t think Frostbite was it, did you?”
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Billy feels like his head is spinning from how many yeti’s he’s been introduced to. First there was Frostbite’s husband, Hailwind, then Frostbite’s siblings, Glacierwalk and Snowfall. And that was just Frostbite’s immediate family!
There are the other yeti’s in the village, most of whom Billy forgets the names of. All with different names and different occupations. There’s also an elderly couple that helps look after all the Frostlings.
His head feels like it’s spinning as he shakes hands and smiles, says hello and gets handed food. His head gets pat a lot, every Yeti smiling at him widely.
Consistently, they’re all so nice to him. Tell him they’re so happy to meet him. Grateful Danny has found family in such a kind young man.
Billy feels … shy. Undeserving. Danny’s family is so kind and nice. Billy’s just … Billy. He hasn’t earned any of the great things he’s been gifted, he just does his best to do what he can with what he’s been given.
“You okay?” Danny whispers to Billy when he gets a moment to breathe.
“I’m okay,” Billy assures, slightly breathless. “Just a tad … overwhelmed? You have so many people who love you.”
Danny smiles softly as he looks out at the crowd of Yeti’s mingling.
“Yeah, I’m really lucky to have all of you,” Danny says softly.
Billy doesn’t say anything. But he’s thinking about how lucky Billy is to have Danny, not the other way around.
Danny pulls Billy into a side hug.
“If you need to leave, we can,” Danny offers.
Billy smiles kindly, warmth filling him. He’s glad to have someone like Danny who’s looking out for him.
“It’s fine, go enjoy the party. I’ll be back out mingling in a minute,” Billy assures.
Danny grins and gives a mock salute before flying back out to join everyone.
“We’re really lucky to have someone like you watching out for Danny,” a voice says.
Billy jumps slightly, turning to see it’s the leaner Yeti he met earlier. What was his name? Hailwind, wasn’t it?
“It’s the other way around, really,” Billy responds softly. “Danny has so many people who care about him. I’m so grateful I’m considered one of those people.”
“Don’t sell yourself short,” Hailwind replies, smiling. “Danny might have a lot of family, but he’s not as open as he projects that he is. Everyone in his life means a lot to him.”
Billy feels himself flush slightly.
“Well, I’m glad that Danny considers me part of his family,” Billy admits shyly. “I think we’re just as lucky to have him in our lives as he thinks he is to have us.”
Hailwind chuckles and nods in response, a smile growing on his face.
“Yes, I think you’re right.”
Together, they watch the party in front of them, joy in the air.