#the idea of somebody being like ‘what are you chicken’ to post-film marty

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The more I think about it, the more confident I am that it’s only LP!Marty that has the chicken / coward complex.

If you think about it, TP!Marty has no reason to worry about being called cowardly because he’s very strong, vocal, and upstanding. He knows he’s strong, but he worries about being insignificant, inferior, and “no good.” Red and I have talked about how Marty has absolutely gotten into fights for Doc before, and we know that the boy has an attitude about him from canon. He’s had to fend for himself; of course he’s capable of stepping up and defending himself and others when necessary.

LP!Marty on the other hand… we don’t really know much about him. However, I’d imagine growing up with someone like LP!George as your dad, someone who’s known for being incredibly courageous, and with siblings like LP!Dave (with his high-powered office job in his early 20s) and LP!Linda (with her social butterfly heartbreaker reputation) would cast a very long shadow.

Maybe that’s the root of LP!Marty’s insecurities instead, and it’s another thing that TP!Marty, my default Marty, can never understand.

#ooc. #headcanon. #i’m on mobile so i’ll tag my verses later but i’m thinking about this. #the idea of somebody being like ‘what are you chicken’ to post-film marty #and and marty just being like ??? the hell kinda preschool insult is that #while everyone else just watches so so confused #i should thread or drabble this with someone (looking at you red)