many of us give Cole locs or twists down at his shoulders or right below his chin because vibes and also his lego hairpiece but CONSIDER Artist Lilly Brookstone making and painting porcelain beads to put in his hair. consider that his hair was quite long and when his mom died he wanted to save the beads but couldn't bear to see them everyday anymore. perhaps he kept them in a box and would think about putting them on jewelry but pull out last minute when he remembers he could lose them.
maybe he tried wearing his hair natural, in braids, and even defining his curls for some dance productions. by the time he joins the monastery full time, he's gone back to twists for some familiarity in the strange world he'd entered into.
but when his hair starts to gray he's only in his mid thirties (the stress of saving the world has been getting to him). and, after coming home one weekend, he realizes he hasn't seen the beads in years. misty-eyed at the sight of them, realizing he can't bear to be without them anymore. he can't recall his mom's face as quickly as he once could. now the reminder would be a comfort.
stepping out into the kitchen, holding the small box, his puffy eyes locked with his father's. he lifts the lid to display the contents and asks what he thinks. Lou's eyes water and he can't help but place the box aside and hug Cole. "Your dad hasn't had practice in almost twenty years, but if you can put up with that I'd love to help."
every time someone asks him where he got the beads that hang by his collarbone, Cole just laughs. "Have your mom make you some," he says, "these are one of a kind."
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What it's like to date Cole Brookstone
The dragons rising trailer gave me Cole fever 😭😭 so yk I just gotta do a Cole post to appreciate this lego man's existence
Enjoy this yall heheh
Starting off strong: texting. The guy will spam you if you don't answer within 5 minutes
He's always worrying if something bad had happened to you 😭
He's also a ninja (obviously) so he's gonna be busy most of the time
That doesn't mean he doesn't make time for you though heheh
Before he'd leave for a mission he'd send you a sweet message, or leave small pouch of your favourite sweets for you
For your 3 month anniversary, he got you a pair of headphones
They're extra special bc they match with his <3
He sends you gym pics. Ok? He just does.
Mainly because he knows on the other side of that screen you're a blushing mess
Sometimes Cole will just walk around you shirtless to tease you, because he knows you're always gonna be staring
If you can bake, this man will BEG you to make cakes.
If you can't, you at least try. He'll always eat them, even if they are a little burnt
Its the thought that counts though, right?
His love language is touch, so you guys cuddle often
If cuddling isn't really your thing, that's okay! He'll settle for always holding your hand
When it comes to kissing however, hes so passionate that you usually have to lean on something, like a wall or a table 😭
When things get a little steamy he'll definitely be hoisting you up and wrapping his arms around you
(HELP WHY AM I GRINNING WHILE WRITING THIS AHAHAHAHSHS)
Your dates usually consist of desert places, picnics, and CD/Vinyl records shopping
He love love loves music so whenever you tag along with him to these shops he loves it, and also really appreciates the company
Sometimes you both put in one ear each of Cole's earphones and just lie on his bed together listening to music
Its so therapeutic for both of you
He tried to teach you how to play the drums a few times, but you're horrible at it, sorry 💀
(Unless you can acc play the drums ofc)
When you met Lou, he told you a bunch of funny stories about his dance lessons as a kid
Cole gets so annoyed whenever he does this but you think its cute <333
Lou would also go on to tell you how much Lily would've loved you
It felt a little uncomfortable talking about his mother, because you know how much of a sensitive subject it is for him
But Cole did agree, you reminded him a little of his mother
In truth, Lou sees himself and Lily in you and Cole
Although he denies it, Cole loves it when you trace his scars
Especially the ghost scar on his forehead
Also loves it when you trace his jaw
Whenever you randomly do, I promise this guy WILL just melt right there
Since his hair is really long, you're always trying out random hairstyles on him
He always protests, but he really does love it hehe
The man is such a tease, sometimes he'll swoop down to capture your lips in a kiss, only for him to kiss the corner of your mouth instead
Other times (when you're alone ofc,) Cole trails kisses down your neck and just randomly stops, and you always complain
He finds you so adorable when you're complaining 😭
He has a passion for singing, but will never sing in front of anyone apart from you
Most of the time, whenever he sings to you its a love song that both of you like 🥰
He's usually a pretty chill boyfriend, and doesn't normally get jealous
But on the very rare occasion that he does, he won't show it
Instead he'll get all pouty and whenever you ask what's wrong, his only response is to pull you into a hug
He'll most likely feel a little self-conscious and wonder if you're becoming uninterested in him
DONT give Cole a reason to feel sad. Do not. 😒
Anyways
He didn't tell the ninja he had a partner until Jay and Nya spotted you two in a vinyl records store holding hands
They interrogated the poor thing for like 3 hours when he got back
But once they all met you they really liked you!
Kai and Jay subjected you to more embarrassing Cole stories, which the earth ninja was NOT happy about
He prefers to spend time with you alone, away from other people
He vents to you a lot of the time and tells you about his struggles and his feelings
Hes actually really open with you, but he never pressures you to tell him anything
He wants to be able to earn your trust <3
(Sorry for any typos!!)
That is all ! I hope you guys enjoyed this little hc post 🤭 stay tuned for more !!
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Kai is the water ninja. Ok, cool.
*a few seasons later*
Cole: Kai, no. Don’t leave me
Kai: I am Kai, I am the sea. We are one.
Cole: Kai, I- I love you
🥲🥲🥲
I see that you really want to feel pain-
Ok, I'll give you For Now one incorrect quote that isn't Cannon to this au.
But it's gonna be more funny than sad-
What if Cole didn't tell his dad that he was dating Kai until seabound?
Lou: *came as fast as he heard the news about Kai's death*
Lou thinking: *Ok, Lou this is the time when you'll be fully support your son, not like earlier. His teammate died and You need to do your best-*
Lou: Cole I-
Cole: *unexpectedly throws himself at his father into a hug while crying*
Cole: My boyfriend is gone-!
Lou thinking: *..wait BOYFRIEND..!?*
Lou mumbles but tries to stay calm: I- I didn't kn-
Cole: I- I wanted to tell you, but then he turned into water..! *cries more*
Lou: Oh, dear.. *hugs his son tighter and lets him cry*
Lou thinking: *HE WHAT-*
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Infodump about dark sorcerer Cole because yes
he tries to find his biological parents after s13. it doesn't go well, Lou doesn't want anything to do with him and Lilly is dead so. not fun
in s6 he's having a really bad time over Clouse being back. he still remembers the alternate timeline (everyone does) and has a breakdown over not knowing Clouse's whereabouts after defeating Nakhadan
Cole and Skylor weren't very close on Chen's island, but after s4 they bond over shared experiences. they're besties here
he hates noodles with a burning passion
everyone jokes about how Cole looks a lot like famous performer Lou Brookstone. it's not as funny when they figure out who his parents are
the ninja don't officially start dating until s7, since they were dealing with Lloyd being kidnapped, the alternate timeline and Cole was still adjusting to being a ninja
Cole is much more suspicious of King Vangelis because he can sense magic. when they get thrown into the pit he's not even surprised
Harumi knows about his backstory and tries to get him on her side, but it doesn't work.
he has a teddy bear named Rocky Dangerbuff, hence why he went with that pseudonym in SoG
said teddy bear was given to him by Jay to match Mr Cuddlywomp
he's considered dead in absentia and never bothered changing it
Cole doesn't exist in the legal system other than a birth and death certificate, so it's a pain for the police to arrest him in s6 and 16
he makes a hole in the monastery walls multiple times while learning to control his powers
Kai is very blunt about having found the master of earth. when they go to tell Wu he just says "we found the master of earth" with no other context. Cole isn't even in the room at the time
he was kidnapped at about 3 years old so he doesn't have much memory of his parents other than them dancing
Jay jokingly got him a wizard costume for day of the departed. he's dressed as one for 3 years in a row now
he can actually cook in this au. he thinks of it like potion making except it also tastes good
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