Like all kids, Chris keeps a rotating selection of his cuddliest stuffed toys on his bed to keep him company while he sleeps. Here is Chris’s current bedtime bud lineup, along with reasons why they’re so good to snuggle with at night.

It’s pretty obvious that Branch’s character takes some inspiration from Kristoff character from Frozen, so I thought why doesn’t he have a Sven?

Sometimes when I rewatch Trolls I wonder: What would have happened if Branch had stuck around longer at the party?

Like, would the movie really have changed if he had? 

I like to think that he’d do something to help, like for example distract Chef long enough for everyone to blend in or run. I mean, he wouldn’t willing put himself in danger unless he had too but I doubt he would sit idle by as his tribe was being taken.

Then, I imagine Branch had been the one taken instead of the snack pack because he was distracting Chef. I then imagine Branch sitting in Chef’s pouch certain he would die because “why would anyone come and save the village grump”.

I picture Poppy being the only troll who wanted to save him, especially seeing as he saved them. Imagine Branch being so surprised when Poppy (and the snack pack as they wouldn’t let her go alone) turn up to rescue him. Imagine him just say “why are you here I’m not worth you putting you lives in danger” and Poppy’s like “yes you are” and Branch full out sobs. And thus I start crying because our grumpy son needs all the love in world.

Thanks for the kind words, my friend! <3 And for an excuse to look into our blog’s past. In case you couldn’t tell, this comic is a flashback to Softboy’s first day in Chris’s room. Things were a little different back then, and almost everyone was skeptical of how Softboy would fit in among the other residents of Chrisville. More importantly, though, one of the most important first meetings in history happened that day... and boy, could it have gone better. Of course, we all know there’s no need to worry about if they’ll make up for it later.

Fun facts: Softboy is one of those types of people that only finds someone attractive after he forms a strong emotional bond with them. He may have a type, but he still can’t truly fall in love at first sight. When he says Leo looks “weird,” he means that he’s fascinated by this toy... and yet, he can’t tell why. 

Also, while Softboy’s first day in Chrisville is similar to how it happened in the original thesis trilogy, Softboy’s first meeting with Leo is INCREDIBLY DIFFERENT. In the trilogy, Leo isn’t in Chris’s room when Softboy first arrives, and Softboy has to find Leo later in a dark, scary place... That version of their meeting is also more “love at first sight,” which I’ve been wanting to rework for some time now.

Last but not least, this comic marks the first appearance of Grumpy Grey! He’s a plush version of the popular cartoon mascot that has been previously glimpsed on this blog. He may be a plush toy, but like his cartoon character, he’s a bit more cynical and jaded, which is why he judges Softboy for being “soft.”

Branch is having a grey day, so what does he do? Gush about the now visible colour patches his son gave him with his girlfriend of course!

It’s Puzzle!!! Branch’s son from my Single Grey Dad AU. He’s such a chubby baby <3 I love him so much and I hope you love him too!