Doctor Who Cosplay

Cassian looked up from where he was packing up the last of the party favors, frowning slightly at Bodhi’s raised eyebrow. “His costume.”

Bodhi studied Kay where he hid under one of the kitchen chairs, ears flat against his skull. Attached to his harness was a small shark fin. Bodhi fought against laughing. “It’s adorable but I thought we weren’t dressing him up?”

Cassian shrugged and closed up the box. “It fits the theme.”

Bodhi gave in, snorting as he picked up the pirate hat Cassian had acquired and set it jauntily on his head. “No eye patch?”

Cassian snuck a quick kiss before straightening Bodhi’s lapels. “Definitely not. I need both eyes open in order to keep an eye on the Imperial Navy officer that’s been hounding me.”

Bodhi rolled his eyes and gently pushed him away. “Har dee har har. It’s hard not to follow such a handsome, roguish captain. I thought it came with a peg leg as well.”

“I got a peg leg you can play with later,” Cassian said, wiggling his eyebrows suggestively.

Bodhi started giggling, dissolving into helpless laughter as he dropped into a chair. “You did not make a sex joke about peg legs! That’s it! This marriage is off! We’re through! I’m leaving you and I’m taking your poor defenseless dog with me.”

Cassian was losing it along with Bodhi, grin morphing into full blown hysteria at Bodhi’s words. He pulled him close, running his hands down his blue embroidered coat as Bodhi held on tight to him. “You clearly loved it.”

“I did, but right as we’re supposed to be leaving is not the best time.” Bodhi wiped at his eyes, mirth making them sparkle. “You owe me later.”

“Of course.” Cassian pulled him to his feet and reached for Kay’s leash. Bodhi picked up the box, rolling his eyes as he approached the door. Cassian leaned in close, whispering in his ear, “and maybe later, the captain can capture the officer and hold him hostage. Ravage him and win him over to his side?”

Bodhi blushed and yanked the door open. “You are the biggest jerk ever! We’re supposed to take the kids trick or treating!” He blew out a breath, leaning back against a laughing Cassian. “I’m holding you to that later.”

“As you wish.” Cassian locked the door behind them and followed Bodhi down the stairs. “Hey. Have I told you that your ass looks amazing in those pants?”

“Cassian!”

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Cassian Andor for Mermay

A dutiful protector of the seas, Cassian will fight with fin and tail to defend his shoalmates. While he is said to be better at grumbling than singing, none will doubt his skill with a trident, for he has helped take down more than one hostile ship. 

Cassian has never known men to be anything but a danger to merfolk. He doesn’t think he will live to see the day that changes, but he has sworn to himself that for as long as he draws breath, their waters will remain free.

A friend of mine on Facebook was able to attend the Last Jedi premiere in Los Angeles last night with some friends of his from the Rebel Legion and the 501st, all in costume, including a young woman who was dressed as Rose Tico. Kelly Marie Tran saw her while she was walking the red carpet, and this was her reaction to seeing someone dressed as Rose. According to my friend, there were tears all around and it was a very emotional moment. Representation matters, you guys, and it is so important. These photos made me emotional just seeing them, and I was given permission to share them with the rest of you here.

I repeated the experiment later, wearing the boots but otherwise my usual clothing and mimicking the expression I thought I’d had at that moment. People parted like I was Charlton Heston.

I now wear that style of boots whenever possible. I recently had a man do a double-take as I walked by and ask me, politely, where I had served because I “looked like a soldier.” I’m not current or former military. I was wearing a flowy purple peasant top and looked as un-soldierlike as possible.

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