Vee is a very competitive child!

She's given her show personality as a kid. So she had all these memories of being so smart, and rational, and respected. And when she isn't immediately showered him adoration she believes she's personally wronged.

Even though it's mostly because she's a kid. She knows a lot of information, but she doesn't have any life experience.

So, safe to say her and Sprout fight a lot.

Sprout doesn't even tend to get competitive on his own, but Vee always knows how to get on his nerves. So, he ends up having to prove he can do it!

Vee would win the thumb war, but she wasn't really playing fair.

For one thing, she's made of metal and much stronger than the other kids. She is the type of kid to use her whole body weight, get up out of her seat for a height advantage.

They end up wrestling for real half of the time. And Vee still plays dirty. Not even really letting him fight back by just pinning him done and teasing him.

While adult Vee knows there are some things she isn't good at, kid Vee honestly believes she is better than everyone at everything. It's only after she gets humbled multiple times that she stops being so bratty. She's even disrespectful to her handler. Pushes her around a lot.

She's definitely challenged Sprout to a race before. That did not go well for her.

She's always had movement issues. She's fallen face first before. She tried to forget her cringe moments as a kid. Especially because almost everytime she failed at something it was right after she bragged about how easy said thing would be.

I feel like Sprout was like the one that had to grow up to fast in the group. He has such an over protective personality.

I can she how as a kid he feels like he needs to be there for all his friends. Worry about them. Comfort them.

Part of the reason him and Vee dont get along as kids. Because me some very selfish child. Everything needs to be her way or the highway. I don't necessarily think she believes the other Tunes

She does bully Sprout though. She thinks he's a chump. I don't think she realizes how hurtful she's being. She's having fun, so she doesn't really see how Sprout can't be having fun.

Not that Sprout just takes the bullying. She has always fought back. Vee truly believes that's just him playing along with her.

I genuinely think she's hit Dandy before. She's only did it once. Delilah... nipped that behavior in the bud quickly.

Veronica (Vee's handler) had a lot of trouble handling Vee. Vee saw her as weak and stupid so she never listened to her. Plus Vee saw Veronica would get in trouble when Vee didn't do whay she was supposed to. So she would use that to make Veronica do what SHE wanted. I HC that Veronica had zero back bone to the point where so could get pressed by a child.

But eventually Delilah deals with Vee. When he behaviot gets to the point where she hits Dandy. By hurting her. And to make sure she can keeo track of Vee she connects her camera to the rest of her camera system so she can access it whenever she wants.

Sprout had a very strict handler. Sam yells at him a lot. Sprout hates his last name because Sam would yell his full name when he was in trouble.

So, best case scenario of a thumb war? Sprout loses, but Vee didn't even find it a fun win and forces him to play gameshow instead.

Worse case? Vee wins, then pins him down and forces him to glaze her until she's satisfied. And MAYBE she'll let him go.

I do think Vee had a crush on him. She just doesn't know it. She wont realize for a long time. She just knows he's entertaining to play around with.

VEE PASS THE CONTROLLER!!!! Genuinely don't know why she don't want this fine specimen. She. Angel Goob <33333

I do have an angel/demon AU but I only think about it every now and then.

I was having a lot of funny drawing his leaves.

Gave up for these ngl.

😍😍😍 had a lot of fun drawing Shrimpo's outfits! Dont question how Shrimpo is wearing her hat. Well, the answer is like how Jotaro in jjba has his hair fusing with his cape. Shrimpo just cut the back out lol.

All these drawing i was interpreting Snrimpo as a Transwomen, to be clear.

Ngl didn't really try for these Vee drawings. Did my girl dirty.

Clank. Clank. Clank.

Vee wasn't known for her stealth capabilities. Loud voice, loud personality, loud fashion sense, and loud foot steps. So, sufficed to say Sprout could tell Vee was in bound before she even crossed the threshold into the kitchen.

Sprout greeted her over his shoulder. Hmmmm... the stew was looking pretty good so far.

Her foot steps stopped right beside him. "You need anything?" Vee peered into Sprout's pot. One arm stretched behind his back, palm resting at his hip. A small touch in the grand scheme of things, but it was the casualness of it that got him straight in the heart.

Sprout pressed a kiss to the to of Vee's head. "Hmmm, Can you chop up the peppers for me, love?"

Vee gave Sprout a gentle squeeze before letting go to do as she was told. Always straight to the point that one. Anyway, food. Sprout inspected the mixture in his pot as Vee got the peppers from the fridge, cutting board, knife, and a pair of gloves. Sprout didn't use gloves when making meals for the other Toons, but Vee couldn't exactly wash her hands!

She was very precised and particular about dicing. As she was about most things. All the same size. Perfect technique. Sprout didn't like to admit it, but she was better at it than him! But, come on! With the rushes he faces he didn't have time to worry about the details! Who actually pays attention to diced peppers?

Still, he enjoyed when she came by. To talk, or just watch him cook, or help him, like she is now.

It warmed his heart. This sounded stupid and sappy, but... it was like they were a married couple, or something. Sprout flustered himself just from the thought.

Guh! Head in the game Sprout! You have a lot of hungry Toons waiting. No, time to think about that! He needed to add the potatoes. Hm, needs some salt and uh...

The fluttering feeling just wouldn't go away.

Damn, robot!

"What's got you smiling like that?" Vee had finished her task, just looking quizically at the strawberry

"Oh... that obvious?"

"Yep."

"Well..." He set down the spoon he had been using to stur the pot. His eyes flicked to the side. Yeah... so nonchalant, Sprout... "Just thinking about you."

Vee hummed, interest clearly peaked. "Oh?" Vee reached out to him, letting both of their hands intertwine. "Quite the charmer today?" She teased.

Sprout rolled his eyes. More forced then usual. Why did she have to make everything feel so... embarrassing! Still, her tail was wagging and... he wanted her to know he cared. Even if it wasn't how they usually interacted. Even if he knew no matter how heartfelt he is she'll tease him to no end about it later. After a few moments of silence Sprout pulled her into a hug. As tight as he possibly could. His face nestled into the crook of her neck. "I just really appreciate you coming to cook with me. It's been a tough day, but..." the last part came out quiter. "When im with you i can forget about all that. God, my heart beats for you, you know that? I know we fight and joke around a lot, but I need you to know you're so precious to me. I wish I could just keep you safe here with me forever. Wish I could spend my days pampering you, and making you laugh, and- sorry im rambling. I just love you so much."

Vee's fans clacked on. The deep droning buzz vibrated through his body as gusts of hot air poured from her vents. "Eh-" Sprout went to pull back, wanting to check up on her.

Over heating was serious problem! He should have been more careful! He's so stupid, so selfish, so- Vee hugged him back tightly, keeping him in place. "You're so cringy..." She trailed off, speaking again after a bit. "But uh... I love you too."

"Awwwwwwwww!" Sprout couldn't help but swoon. He wanted so badly to see her face. She must look so adorable! She sounded so shyyyyyyy!

"Stooop... it's not a big deal... we're literally dating!"

Every word she said, coated with her brand of faux casual and logical, still effected him. Because he knew it was all just her mask. Every, 'I guess' really meant it was a feeling too intense to admit. Guh! When did he fall so madly in love with her?

Sprout tried to pull away, and after a moment she let him. He used this opportunity to peak at her screen. Just as beautiful as always. Even more so with that perfect blush, averted gaze. Her arms crossed over her chest, but it read less confident than usual paired with her drooping antenna.

Sprout smiled softly, admiration swirled in his chest. He alone got to see her like this. Her cold exterior melted way to reveal... another Toon. The parts of herself that didn't reflect her "personality chip". Or her show counterpart, or how Delilah decided they should be.

She was just Vee.

Vee finally met his gaze after long moments of one sided staring. "I hate when you do that..." She muttered.

"Do what?" Sprout placed each hand on her hips, pulling her ever so slightly closer. His voice was gentle.

She grabbed hold of Sprout's scarf, eyes locked there too. Metal fingers glided over the fabric rhythmically. "...when you look at me like that... it makes me- I feel like... I'm loosing control of my code." She let out a crackling sigh. Her screen pressed against his chest. "... you're worse than a virus. I-i don't even know who I am anymore!"

"...Vee-"

"And the scariest part is I don't want this to stop. Deep inside myself I- I like this. What does that say about me?" She looked up at him then. Eyes wide, searching for answers in his expression alone.

Sprout smiled warmly at her. "A Toon. Just like everyone else." He pressed a peck to her screen. "My favorite Toon I might add."

Vee's tail wagged, perking up visibly. "Over Cosmo?"

"Eh... don't make me put you two against eachother!"

"You said I'm you're favorite!"

"You're both my favorites."

"Why? I should be the winner? I'm clearly the best option in all things! Im smarter, my-"

Aaaaaaand back to regularly scheduled programming.

She went on like that for 30 minutes as he continued to make the other Toons dinner. She never did get a straight answer about who was his favorite, much to her dismay.