In an alternate universe where Lightning somehow convinces Doc to get an Instagram account, Lightning almost immediately regrets it.
You know when you spend years carefully curating your feed- editing, airbrushing, and captioning every single photo to perfection- only for that one older family member to post the most unhinged, unflattering picture of you and tag you in it? Yeah, that’s Doc.
Lightning’s profile is a work of art. Every photo is glammed up, perfectly lit, and carefully posed. Take his birthday post, for example: a stunning shot of him in a designer outfit, looking like a doll, not a single crease or flaw on his perfect face.
The caption? Another year older, another year faster.
Meanwhile, Doc- who just learned how to use Instagram- posts a photo from the same event. It’s a completely candid slightly blurry shot of Lightning mid-laugh, grinning wide while passing Doc a plate with a slice of cake. The angle is terrible. Lightning was sitting down at the table while Doc was towering over him. His eyes look huge, his grin is so wide it reveals his cheek dimples and his hair is messy. If Lightning wasn’t so concerned with what people think, he’d realise it’s an oddly charming photo. He looks adorable.
But Lightning is horrified. There is a loud stream of panicked remarks consisting of “delete this right now,” and “I look like a big-eyed bug” and “you don’t understand - I have an image to keep up.”
Doc, hardly glancing up from his phone, merely states “you look better when you’re actually smiling.”
Piston Cup fans, of course, love Doc’s account. Its a stark contrast to Lightning’s PR-approved highlights.
Lightning’s post after winning a Piston Cup: A stock image-style paparazzi shot of him on stage, holding the trophy with a dazzling smile. Confetti and champagne in the background.
The caption? Hard work pays off. #Champion #Blessed
Doc’s post after Lightning wins a Piston Cup: Lightning the next morning, slumped on his couch in the trailer, still in his race suit. He can hardly open his eyes. His hair is a mess. He’s eating cereal and milk straight out of the Piston Cup.
The caption? Winner’s breakfast...
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