They’re Engaged, Y’all!

lardo ransom holster chowder and nursey who have never once acted straight:

You bring a good spirit to the team, Chowder!

@classystaches’ first illustration was so moving, I had to commission her for a companion piece! While it won’t be in the KS print set, it’s one of the most lovely reinterpretations of Check, Please! I’ve seen!! ;-;

remember how jack spent all of year 1 character development getting to this panel

step 2:

remember jack didn’t get hazed until after this in year 2 along w the frogs and he finally becomes a full member of the team

step 3: 

WHO IS CHEN-STEPHENS AND WHY DO WE NEVER MEET HIM?

WHY ISN’T HE SITTING BETWEEN BITTY AND JACK LATER IN THE YEAR?

“Uh, why can’t I sit in my spot?”

“Because you’ll be in the frame if you do and Ollie and Wicks have already filled the roles of background characters.”

“…Honestly, Johnson, I have no fucking idea what you’re talking about most of the time.”

“Just trust me on this,” Johnson replied without turning around.

Chen-Stephens grimaced as the coaches came into the room, but he crossed the room to the other side as he was told. As the coaches started talking, he dimly tried to recall practice from earlier, but for some reason, nothing was coming into his mind.

He couldn’t seem to remember anything.

“Hey, Johnson, what’s my first name again?” he asked, turning to the goalie, but everyone else was already filing out of the locker room.