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Both of these quests fell just short of the finals, but one will still make it onto the podium. Will it be Vaermina's quest, for the Skull of Corruption or Erandur, or Hircine's, for the Ring of Hircine or Savior's Hide?
L'homme aux cheveux bordeaux se leva lentement, s'approcha pour se pencher Ă sa hauteur, cherchant Ă croiser ses yeux, le reflet des siens. Il savait qu'elle ne pourrait pas tourner la tĂȘte. Il savait qu'elle ne pourrait pas parler.
Cela fit mouche. Sa mĂąchoire se serra et ses yeux brillĂšrent dans la sombre prison. Toutefois, aussi vite qu'apparu, le jeune homme observa quelque chose sur sa droite avant de reprendre contenance.
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Enzo Esposito: The Most Basic Misunderstanding of a Character
Don't really wanna make this a long post, but 'wanting' doesn't mean you 'can', so here we are. Been a while since I've done one of those, so I hope I still have the gas.
I'll be frank; for a fandom that still insists on trying to justify (understanding is one thing) Theodore's actions, I'm not really surprised some people still fail to get Enzo and his arc correct. It's funny, because I wouldn't even say he's that much of a complex character with a brain-wracking morality.
What Enzo suffers is what pretty much every child character goes through: he acts like a childâtherefore he's annoying. Unless your character is a serious, flawless person with a strong sense of morality, he's whiny. He's 'unnecessary'.
Gregory. Cassie. Elizabeth Afton. Charlotte Emily. Cassidy. Susie. Daniel Diaz. They're all victims of that (the treatment's even worse if the character is a girl).
With that in mind, let's try to understand who Enzo is.
Enzo Esposito
We first see him in the early parts of Missing Piecesâthough he doesn't appear much in this book in general. Enzo at first is that quirky kid with nerdy interests that you can click with for some reason.
Let's see: when they first meet, Nicky and Enzo have one thing in commonâtheir parents know each other. Like any parent, they expect their kids to become friends as well, despite the differences between them.
Still, Enzo (and I want to emphasize this) is the one that sparks their friendship. He helps Nicky get clothes. They game for a bit. Then Aaron appears and Enzo becomes distant. Everything seemed fine between Enzo and Nicky, until, for some reason, Aaron's friendship with Nicky made Enzo act strange (in the purest form of a romance novel).
Time passes, and Enzo goes largely missing (pun intended) from the novel. Nicky does end up mentioning to Aaron about Enzo's weird behavior when he appeared earlier on in the store, as well as how everyone seems to look at Aaron... differently.
Reading is a fun exercise, so I'd like you to pay attention to these following excerpts:
âI think [Enzo] said he knows you,â I say, trying again.
This time Aaron looks up. âHe doesnât know anything.â (Page 69.)
and,
âEnzo stopped hanging out with me because heâd rather play video games,â Aaron says quietly, wiggling the tab of his soda can until it comes off. (Page 70.)
Aaron suggests that Enzo would rather play his expensive videogames than wasting time with weirdos like him. He says that Enzo doesn't know anything about him, despite claiming so. This prompts Nicky to avoid Enzo as well.
A lot of things happen, Nicky is prohibited to see Aaron, and then he goes to spend quality time with the Espositos. This is one of my favorite parts of the book. Nicky tries really hard to paint them as a rich, snob family, but it crumbles real quickly when Enzo acts nice to him.
âCool hat,â [Enzo] says, and he ruins everything because heâs nice again. (Page 131.)
Their bonding goes over gaming, and they start to have fun. Nicky eventually brings up Aaron again, and Enzo brings a new perspective over things.
It was far from being a rift over wealth, but because Mr. Peterson said something extremely inappropriate to Maritza (his younger sister, by the way). And Aaron and Mya were starting to act as if the Esposito siblings didn't belong in their house after Lucy's deathâinstead of the other way around.
Given Mr Peterson's weird behavior (that Nicky experienced by first-hand), it's not unreasonable to assume that Aaron lied about Enzo.
Okay, so the beef between Esposito and Peterson was a more complicated matter, instead of materialistic reason. Still, Enzo never said he hated Aaron, nor did he have anything against him. It was his father who was problem.
That's part one.
Flash forward to Waking Nightmares. Enzo's character has a peak here. He might be the quirky kid with nerdy interests, but he's far from shy.
Actually, Enzo slips up a lot.
It starts with him ditching Nicky and Maritza over Seth and Rubenâthe latter who were obviously keeping Enzo around to make fun of him. Enzo was oblivious to this and acted neglectfully over Maritza missing Mya (which in turn leads to Nicky and Maritza bonding).
Anyway, the gang would go on to investigate Mr. Peterson behind Enzo's back and consent. This leads to the rift between him and Nicky in chapter 7, which mirrors the conflict between Jay and Mr. Esposito.
This chapter has one of the best delivery of lines from this book.
âHave fun with your new friends,â I say.
As soon as I have my back to [Enzo], I hear him say, âHave fun alone.â (Page 82.)
Meow.
So they obviously went too far here. Both of them. Mind you, the original topic was over the investigation of Mr. Peterson, which then escalated to something else.
The point is: I'd like to highlight that, despite acting a little rude, Enzo has a point in the overall discussion. While it's understandable that Nicky (and Maritza) wants Enzo's support in the investigation, Mr. Peterson is a very dangerous manâEnzo knows from experience. Putting Maritza and Trinity in danger is a no-brainer for him, so you can understand why Enzo would be reluctant to help and even try to pull Nicky out of it.
Now, there's something really important that needs to be stated here.
The Hello Neighbor kids aren't the mystery gang. They don't solve problems without flaws. They aren't detectives. 12 year olds should be focusing on socializing at school, not solving a missing case.
The hello neighbor kids are a bunch of children trying to find their identities in a town that has a bunch of problems.
They are all tweens. They are stupid. They say stupid things. They get out of hand.
But they aren't enemies. By the end of the day, they are still friends. They want what they think is better for them.
Despite their fall out, Enzo manages to realize that he was being used as a laughing stock by Seth and Ruben (although I'll admit that was off-screen and a little rushed). He does make up to Nicky and does apologize over what he said.
The overall point is:
Enzo is a dynamic character. He has quirky interests and acts a little nerdy (and has a lot of comebacks), but he can mess up sometimes when he thinks he's right. He's still just a kid. He doesn't hate Nicky or Aaron. He manages to see beyond his flaws and try to be a better person.
To me, Enzo is a good character because there's nuance behind him. He's not one-sided. He's not just mean, but he's also not just nice (unlike a certain character from the franchise whose only remarkable trait is being mean).
Anyway, the reason behind the mess that is this post (I'm sleepy, sorry) is that Enzo is kind of a misunderstood character in the fandomâlike pretty much any child character. Usually characters that holds realistic expectations (especially when it comes to their age) tend to be hated.
Nicky Roth is focused on one thing: find out what happened to his friend Aaron and his sister Mya. Their dad says they've been sent to live with an aunt in Minnesota, but there's been some creepy evidence to the contrary.
Reader beware, the lore is deep! This one's better suited to people who've played the games and read previous books in the series.
A Mischief of Rats = Multiverse Crossover (Other than Lou Jitsu/Draxum, no pairings)
After a portal mishap, the Turtles from 1987, 2003 and 2012 find themselves inside the 2018 Turtles Lair.
This would just be another Tuesday for most of them, except that unlike the previous situations, this time their rat Senseis/Fathers have been pulled through the portal as well.
In this story, we will be focusing on the Ninja Masters đ
Mama Raphie = Multiverse Crossover (No pairings)
It was supposed to be a social visit with no incidents (well, as much as Turtle LuckTM would allow).
Of course, they should have seen this coming.
Alternate title:
"What to do when a dimensional alternate of your brother believes you're his baby."
Strangers in a Strange Place = 1987 TMNT (No pairings)
At the surface, everything was the same as always. April was annoyed at her boss, but nonetheless following a story, the turtles were tagging along for her safety (and honestly because they had been bored), and the feeling of excitement at going somewhere new filled the air.
But then, why did Raphael have a bad feeling about this place?
Casey's Adventures in Reptile Husbandry = 2012 TMNT (Jonatello/CaseyTello)
While checking out the local pet store on a whim, Casey sees a little tortoise being neglected and impulsively buys it. Now he has to learn how to take care of it, taking pointers from the guy he's been crushing on for ages. The fact that said guy he's been crushing on is a turtle himself complicates things.
Teen and Up Audiences:
Shades of Blue = Multiverse Crossover (self-cest, t-cest)
Waking up in a strange place with a splitting headache and no idea how you even got there is bad enough.
Finding out that there are multiple versions of you and that the multiverse is real isn't helping.
A Fated Meeting = 2003 TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo Crossover (LeoSagi, katanashipping)
Leo's been stuck in this strange dimension for six months now. It's a version of Japan's Edo Period, except that instead of humans, they're all animals.
One day, the routine he has fallen into is interrupted by the unexpected sounds of gunfire. Little did he know that fate had plans for him here.
How NOT To Acquire A Child 101 = Multiverse Crossover, Leonardo-centric, specifically 2012 Leo (No pairings)
While hanging out together, the Fearless Leaders find something unexpected.
It's Ninja Time! = 2003 & 2012 crossover (No pairings)
Leonardo was getting real tired of these transdimensional portals the Kraang kept trying to build. Especially when one of them sends him flying through dimensions until he lands in a universe he doesn't recognize.
Unfortunately, he also landed in the hands of that universe's Purple Dragons.
Will the 2003 Turtles be able to rescue him and send him back to his family?
Mature:
Waking Nightmare = 2012 TMNT (no pairings)
After a recon mission goes horribly wrong, Leonardo is forced into an agreement to save his brothers's lives.
Now if he could only survive his new Husband's plans until rescue comes.
Explicit:
Riding the Purple Monster = 1987/2003 TMNT (t-cest, L/R)
That was not the kind of evening either of them were expecting, but they weren't going to complain.
A Promise Made is a Promise Kept = 1987 TMNT (no pairings)
After what was supposed to be a simple supply run goes awry, a pair of enemies have to band together in order to get back home.
Damn Nature, You Scary! = 2012 TMNT (t-cest, OT4)
Turtles, especially male turtles, when they reach puberty, tend to get aggressive. It's the reason why you can't have a bunch of males together when it's mating season. They might actually try to kill each other. But Leonardo thinks he has a solution, and this season he will put it to the test.
In Another Universe = 1987/2012 TMNT (t-cest, self-cest L/L, R/D, R/M, D/M)
The 1987 Turtles decide to pop into the 2012 Dimension for a vacation. They didn't have the opportunity to explore, what with the whole "The universes are going to be destroyed" thing, so they're making up for lost time.
They definitely don't have ulterior motives. No siree đ