#tatw

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Writer: Jasmine Walls @mythjae-blog

Illustrator: Rowan MacColl @skulkingfoxes

Cover Artist: Amy Phillips

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Someone on the Fictif staff looked at The Great Movie Ride in Disney World and said,

"Yea I can make that a date-able experience outta that."

Don't mind me, I'm just missing early 2000s Disney

I saw people posting the other letters, so I decided to share mine. I translated(idk the word) the letter to print for those who can't read cursive. If I made any mistakes, please tell me.

I just feel like I need to share what I’ve gathered with others who might be interested! Feel free to comment any other facts/headcannons/etc you guys have, I love to hear what other people think or picked up!

First off, here is a list of actual facts that can be found in the story or stated by the authors of TATW:

* The story takes place some time after April 1925 (cause Nicky knew about The Great Gatsby), but before August 1929 (because the story takes place before The Great Depression) - which is a 4 year 4 month time difference

* Possibly before 1928 (which is when phones changed from the candlestick) — that would make it a 3 year time gap

* He keeps a small tin of dog treats in his breast pocket incase he stumbles upon a stray

* There was a 3 year age gap between him and his sister

* His birthday is on November 12th.

* Nicky's favourite animal is the wolf.

* Nicky’s zodiac is Scorpio.

* His favourite colour is blue.

* His favourite alcoholic drink is whiskey.

* His favourite dishes are lobster, PB&J and anything made by MC.

* His favourite books are This Side Of Paradise and The Sun Also Rises.

* He was born in Sicily, Italy. Grew up in South Brooklyn

* Nicky is Catholic.

* His crimes include bootlegging, racketeering, obstruction of justice and loansharking.

* He did not enjoy his first time.

* His first kiss was when he was 15.

* His celebrity crush is Gloria Swanson.

* His dad kicked him out of the house for dressing like a gangster.

* He used to shine shoes as a teenager.

* In Chapter 9, two of his other henchmen are named/called Johnnyboy and Richie.

* In Chapter 10, it's revealed that he has made several charitable donations to a homeless shelter, a boys and girls club, and the church he went to as a kid.

* HE SINGS SWANEE TO MC WHILE THEY DANCE ON A BRIDGE AT NIGHT (I absolutely adore this song, so I about passed out when I read this scene lol)

* He is big reader and likes to learn from the books

* He grew up with big dogs

* If he wasn’t a gangster he would own a dog rescue center or be a model

* He is left handed

* His parents are from the country

* He had lots of nightmares as a kid

* His sister, Sofia, loved daisies

* Central Park is one of his favorite places in the city

* He prefers blackjack over poker

* This man straight up had flower crowns for us to wear and dance in before the wedding (I’d like to think he made them with the help of a maid who taught him)

Now some of my personal headcannons:

* When Mc and him are riding together he sits in the seat diagonal to the driver, cause that is the most dangerous seat in the mob world

* An Italian pet name Nicky calls MC is ‘Cara Mia’ which translates to my dear

* If Nicky and Mc have a daughter they would name her Sofia in memory his little sister.

* Definitely has some children’s books scattered among his bookshelf, considering he said…

* He would most definitely do that thing where his kid stands on top of his feet and then dances them around the room

* Would be so down to adopt kids. Growing up on the streets, and having a horrible father, make him want to help all of the children in a similar position

* Would definitely want a big Italian family (if Mc was also down) cause he find family so important, and it makes him so happy to see their children. If Mc only wanted one kid though he would totally be fine, he is just so soft for the family dynamic and his kids

* (Ultrasounds weren’t a thing until the 1950’s, but let’s say they were created sooner) Nick would 110% tear up/cry seeing the first ultrasound, and once the baby is born and in Mc/his hands for the first time

* He LIVES for the cute domestic stuff. Like just cuddling and/or talking: ✅ Washing dishes together: sold! Making breakfast for Mc/together: a must!

* Nick has bi-wife energy and no one can convince me otherwise

* This man’s love language is 110% acts of service

And finally my last category for this list; all of the nicknames he calls MC:

* Toots

*honey

*(my)love

*sugar

*gorgeous

*baby

*sweetheart

*my one and only

*doll face

*sweet thing

*sweets

MC: I'm sorry I let you go.

Nicky: *scowls*

MC: it's just, we've been cuddling for 12 hours, baby. I needed to pee.

Nicky: *scowls harder*

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MC, at Nicky's funeral: I need a moment with him.

Everyone: ofc. *leaves*

MC, leaning over Nicky's coffin: ok listen here u little shit. I know you're not dead.

Nicky: yea, no shit.

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Nicky: you can't make everyone likes you, you're not MC.

Ralph: what? Not everyone likes MC.

Nicky: who doesn't?

Ralph:

Nicky: NAMES RALPHIE I NEED NAMES

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MC: someone take me to art museum and make out with me.

Nicky: but they said not to touch the masterpiece.

MC: well somebody's gotta pin the artwork to the wall.

Officer Conway, on a walkie talkie: this is Conway, those idiots are fucking around in the East wing again.

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MC: Nicky, can you help me with the zipper?

Nicky: sure thing, toots.

MC:

MC: Up, Nicky.

Nicky: oh, right.

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Nicky: I'm this close to falling in love with MC.

Chris: your finger tips are touching.

Nicky: exactly.

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MC: I love murder mysteries!

Nicky, tryna impress them: I've been a suspect in four murder cases.

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MC: Nicky has a good heart.

Vito: yes, I've noticed you staring at his good heart.

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Nicky, covers MC's eyes: guess who?

Nicky: he's gorgeous and adorable.

Nicky: and he's gonna get very mad if you get it wrong.

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Vito: what are they doing?

Nicky: being MC, the kindest, most logical, beautiful-

Vito: YES WE KNOW YOU LOVE THEM, STOP

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MC: hey, your cousin Nicky is cute.

Chris: *gives the stare*

MC: it's a joke.

*at the wedding*

Chris, giving his best man speech: and then they told me it was a joke.

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MC: I'm afraid of clowns. There, I said it.