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Something about cusackanne.deviantart.com/art/… spurred me to draw this.

I know this is all non-canon alternate-timeline sort of stuff (probably even full-on out-of-character, after reading how she's outright incapable of feeling emotion), but I thought if done right and in a way that makes sense, this could be an absolutely adorable and extremely touching moment. It’s a very Jedi thing, really, to act like virtually nobody is too far gone, that most are still capable of redemption. And melting the heart of someone so nasty is priceless, the stuff of legend (like Saint Nick level legend, though I’m making a reference to a specific Christmas special about how Chris redeemed a certain Winter Warlock). Or think of it like Luke turning Vader; y'know, that super evil badass, and Luke's all like, "I know there's good in you." Even if it's NOT in-character, this could still set up a chapter where he hunts her down (or at least tries to, before Destiny beats Dick to the punch).

What makes it cuter is that it’s from one badass to another. I mean fandom be damned, Dick IS “The Eddy Buck of South Park.” If nothing else, this twists matters the same way that "shipping" twists the original canon of virtually every popular cartoon. I'm not saying I'm shipping; I'm saying fans have a way of not staying true to the lore of their beloved franchises.

It’s just, I don’t know what it would take to make Olivia settle down enough to just...sit down and have a cold one.

Dick and Olivia, together at Stark’s Pond...

He brought her a cold can of Root Beer, and a second one for himself. He playfully said, “Here, have a cold one.” Fun-fact, Dick’s favorite drink is Root Beer, specifically because he liked to pretend it was REAL beer.

“Why are you acting this way to a monster like me?”
Dick belted out a loud “HA!” HE then answered, “You’re no monster. I’ve fought and killed monsters, so I know what I’m talking about. You’re a badass that’s just been neglected. And I thought the cure for neglect was repeated acts of kindness.” Dick snickered as he added, “Besides, all my friends would tell you: I like tough girls.” He then popped the top of his can, making the can produce a hissing noise from the escaping carbonation.

“I’m not buying it,” she snapped. “Nobody helps others without wanting something in return.” Dick sighed deeply, eyes closed, as his head drooped. He revealed, “You want a deeper motive? Fine! It’s because I can relate to you. You’re not the only one who’s had a heavy background.” He looked up at the sky and the clouds as he quietly monologued, “I know what it feels like, to have no friends, a mother gone, and a father that’s just...sort of there.” After another depressed sigh, he finished by saying, “It’s a cold, sad life.” Olivia wouldn’t dare admit to his face that he was on to something, but damn it if that weren’t the truth. And yet, he followed through by stabbing at that truth with his conclusion: “Face it, you’re not alone.”

She had a moment with feeling welling up in her eyes, as she muttered, “I don’t know what to say.” Dick looked to her, gesturing his arm with the can at her general direction, and firmly suggested, “How about ‘Thank you’?” After a quiet pause, Dick snapped to attention and belted out, "OH! One more thing!" She looked to him with shock and confusion, while he cracked a cool (if not cocky) smile at her. He said, "Late Happy Birthday!"

After all was said and done (and after enough time has passed for rumors and gossip to circulate), Father Maxi would probably say something like, “I KNEW there was a reason we made you Inquisitor! You are a fair judge in the eyes of God.” Dick sure isn’t religious even if he follows in the footsteps of a majestic paladin...but that’s neither here nor there.

I mean, the only alternative to this would be a full-on bombing/shooting/nuking/whatever. And while that would be badass, I was in the mood for something more heartwarming.

So yeah, Olivia made by and Dick made my So if all else fails, Emily, just enjoy the damn cuteness.

Description

Something about cusackanne.deviantart.com/art/… spurred me to draw this.

I know this is all non-canon alternate-timeline sort of stuff (probably even full-on out-of-character, after reading how she's outright incapable of feeling emotion), but I thought if done right and in a way that makes sense, this could be an absolutely adorable and extremely touching moment. It’s a very Jedi thing, really, to act like virtually nobody is too far gone, that most are still capable of redemption. And melting the heart of someone so nasty is priceless, the stuff of legend (like Saint Nick level legend, though I’m making a reference to a specific Christmas special about how Chris redeemed a certain Winter Warlock). Or think of it like Luke turning Vader; y'know, that super evil badass, and Luke's all like, "I know there's good in you." Even if it's NOT in-character, this could still set up a chapter where he hunts her down (or at least tries to, before Destiny beats Dick to the punch).

What makes it cuter is that it’s from one badass to another. I mean fandom be damned, Dick IS “The Eddy Buck of South Park.” If nothing else, this twists matters the same way that "shipping" twists the original canon of virtually every popular cartoon. I'm not saying I'm shipping; I'm saying fans have a way of not staying true to the lore of their beloved franchises.

It’s just, I don’t know what it would take to make Olivia settle down enough to just...sit down and have a cold one.

Dick and Olivia, together at Stark’s Pond...

He brought her a cold can of Root Beer, and a second one for himself. He playfully said, “Here, have a cold one.” Fun-fact, Dick’s favorite drink is Root Beer, specifically because he liked to pretend it was REAL beer.

“Why are you acting this way to a monster like me?”
Dick belted out a loud “HA!” HE then answered, “You’re no monster. I’ve fought and killed monsters, so I know what I’m talking about. You’re a badass that’s just been neglected. And I thought the cure for neglect was repeated acts of kindness.” Dick snickered as he added, “Besides, all my friends would tell you: I like tough girls.” He then popped the top of his can, making the can produce a hissing noise from the escaping carbonation.

“I’m not buying it,” she snapped. “Nobody helps others without wanting something in return.” Dick sighed deeply, eyes closed, as his head drooped. He revealed, “You want a deeper motive? Fine! It’s because I can relate to you. You’re not the only one who’s had a heavy background.” He looked up at the sky and the clouds as he quietly monologued, “I know what it feels like, to have no friends, a mother gone, and a father that’s just...sort of there.” After another depressed sigh, he finished by saying, “It’s a cold, sad life.” Olivia wouldn’t dare admit to his face that he was on to something, but damn it if that weren’t the truth. And yet, he followed through by stabbing at that truth with his conclusion: “Face it, you’re not alone.”

She had a moment with feeling welling up in her eyes, as she muttered, “I don’t know what to say.” Dick looked to her, gesturing his arm with the can at her general direction, and firmly suggested, “How about ‘Thank you’?” After a quiet pause, Dick snapped to attention and belted out, "OH! One more thing!" She looked to him with shock and confusion, while he cracked a cool (if not cocky) smile at her. He said, "Late Happy Birthday!"

After all was said and done (and after enough time has passed for rumors and gossip to circulate), Father Maxi would probably say something like, “I KNEW there was a reason we made you Inquisitor! You are a fair judge in the eyes of God.” Dick sure isn’t religious even if he follows in the footsteps of a majestic paladin...but that’s neither here nor there.

I mean, the only alternative to this would be a full-on bombing/shooting/nuking/whatever. And while that would be badass, I was in the mood for something more heartwarming.

So yeah, Olivia made by and Dick made my So if all else fails, Emily, just enjoy the damn cuteness.