#void-hoodie

Because your fics are always so good and fuels my (sad depressed tragic Robert) brain

My headcanon is that the reason he sleeps in a lawnchair is because if he sleeps on any kind of flat surfaces, he immediately curls up on himself completely, literally into a ball

And he really doesn't want anyone to see him do that, because he doesn't know how to explain it, or worse, they make fun of him which just makes him want to curl up even more.

The first time it happens is because he was practically kidnapped by his team to have a slumper party with them (they insist its just a hangout, not a sleepover)

And when one if them drags him to sleep with him (I imagine it's Malevola who does that because she had her tail wrapped around him and not letting go), wakes up briefly in the night and sees him curled up, knees all the way up and head hidden behind his arms

She's confused because she didn't even feel him move around, wakes him up gently so his body doesn't get stiff, he unfurled, apologized, and straightened him posture

Then it happens again, and all of them are always caught a little off gaured whenever it happens because he's so quiet they don't even feel him shifting

It either comes from his need to be as quiet as possible, take as little space as possible, or does it on instinct to keep himself safe (like an animal protecting its vital organs)

Just a silly headcanon I wanted to share !!

Yes! Share all headcanons with me!

It’s kind of funny that I’m planning a fic where Robert sleeps exactly like this. It’s noticed but not really called out. I might have to change that ;)

For Robert, he was probably trained to protect his vital organs so much that it manifests in his sleep. The need to be quiet and take up as little space as possible came later, though he wasn’t quite aware of this. He’s a quiet sleeper in general, tho. No snoring, and really, barely any breathing. For a long time, it’s impossible to do anything around Robert because his noises simply won’t cover up yours and he’s such a light sleeper that almost anything wakes him up

Once his trust for the Z-Team develops, tho, he’s the heaviest sleeper in the whole fucking world. His body is taking the opportunity to catch up on fifteen years worth of exhaustion

It’ll eventually even out to normalcy, but it takes time

And hell yes to Malevola. Love her and her tail to bits

Xxxx

I have been asked to elaborate, so I'll do my best.

Now, Branch has learned the many different languages of the critters that live in and around Pop Village, which includes the Finders Keepers Crabs. I headcanon that the crabs are especially drawn to items that are very important to someone or something, Branch is treasured amongst the other critters, and they do enjoy having conversations with the survivalist, so they regularly try to take him to an underwater cave where he can stay with them.

Branch tries to talk them out of it, but the crustaceans are very stubborn to get what they want. The first few times, the underwater critters kept the crabs from taking him, and then the village critters started taking action. Mr. Dinkles is head of the Branch Guard and has assigned many pets to be lookouts. Should the selfish shellfish get their pincers on the much loved troll, he'll lead the rescue mission. Often leaving a Dinkle Doll to take his place so Biggie doesn't get suspicious.