oc introduction: meet ‘em in the skies
hey y’all! this is a semi-formal introduction post to the women of meet ‘em in the skies, my Band of Brothers universe. thanks to @mercurygray and @shoshiwrites for giving me some guidance on how to structure this. my OCs are presented in alphabetical order by first name because that’s how my google doc sorted them. (there are also a lot of them so here’s a read more!)
Anita Kennedy Matthews, 18; from Harvey, IL
Youngest of seven girls, doesn’t often get the chance to be the first in her family to do something. Wants to do more with her life than sit around and wait to get married, so she volunteers for the paratroopers the day after she graduates high school. Loves to swim and go dancing. Dedicated to her friends, happy, and slightly naive. Has an unexpected reunion during training.
Coretta Bailey, 26; from Oakland, CA
A trailblazer. One of the first Black graduates of Scripps College, one of the first Black nurses accepted into the ANC, and the first Black nurse to report to the ETO for duty. Her parents would prefer her to be home, so she placates them by occasionally writing to a pilot she knew growing up, and he writes back, but she hopes no one thinks she’s serious about starting anything. There’s a war on. She’s beauty and she’s grace, refined, eloquent, poised, and determined to serve the men and women of her country to the best of her ability.
Doris “Trip” Davis Danes, 21; from Snowshoe, WV
Grew up hunting and farming in the woods with her younger sister while her father and older brothers worked in the coal mines. Shoots straight, doesn’t miss. Knows how to stick up for herself when threatened. Had to balance being the eldest daughter but the second youngest child with no mother in the house. The Army came and got her when the integration order went into effect. Only went to school through eighth grade.
Dorothy “Dot” Woods, 19; from Chicago, IL
City girl, loves heights. Grew up in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago’s infamous Black Belt, and loved it. Was a NYA kid and ended up as a switchboard operator at a phone company for a year and some change. Her dad fought in the Great War, her older brother’s 4F, so she decides to join up before they try to draft her. She’s willing to do the dirty work in order to win the war. She’s not happy about having to serve with non-Blacks, but she’ll do it.
Eleanor “Ellie” Gibbs, 20; from Billings, MT
Rancher’s daughter. Loves riding horses, knows how to shoot, pitch a tent, and collect freshwater. Used to go on cattle drives with her older brother and her dad. Went to boarding school on the East Coast but was sent back for disciplinary reasons. Wasn’t allowed to follow her brother to the Pacific, so she bribes some stable hands to sneak her out of the house and she joins the paratroopers. She’s a sweet talker with a smile like warm sunshine.
Estelle Brown, 18; from Austin, TX
Replacement who joined up to kick some ass but ended up a medic. She’s trying to roll with it. Was constantly in school-yard scraps and fights with her nine siblings growing up, so she learned to patch up her own cuts and bruises. Competitive dancer, competitive in everything, that’s why it was the paratroopers or nothing for her. She wants to be with the best. She’s as stubborn as they come, fiery, and vibrant. Chews gum like her life depends on it.
Florence “Flo” Kanaka’ole, 20; from Honolulu, HI
Showgirl turned soldier. Was in her family’s tourism business dancing and making crafts, and picked up gigs at some of the sailor’s nightclubs on Waikiki Beach so she could afford to live with some friends. Wanted to join up after Pearl Harbor to protect her homeland, and Army posters appealed to her. No more makeup, dresses, or fake smiles. Makes everyone learn to say her last name correctly. If they can say Eisenhower, they can say hers. Loves to sing ‘Ōlelo songs and she’ll dance for everyone when she’s drunk. Best friends with Frankie.
Frances “Frankie” Wilson, 19; from Baltimore, MD
Joins up because she’s bored. Her husband is off being a hotshot pilot in the Pacific, and she’s bored in her in-law’s house, getting no action—combat or physical. Quits her seamstress apprenticeship to join the paratroopers because she wants a challenge. Her good looks and perfectly tailored uniforms can be deceiving. Feisty, foul-mouthed, funny, and a shameless flirt. Will tailor your uniforms for money, doesn’t really care how much. Best friends with Flo.
Georgina M. Webster, 20; from Harlem, NY
Comes from an illustrious pedigree, constantly name drops her parents’ acquaintances and some of the people she knew in her youth. Wants everyone to know she’s a Radcliffe student but refuses to explain what that means to anyone who doesn’t already understand. Incredibly smart, whip quick wit, regularly complains about the poor quality of everything that the Army provides. Has no bedside manner. Storms every room she walks into.
Gloria “Glory” Davies, 19; from Memphis, TN
A gentle, sweet Southerner. Kind, soft-spoken, humble, not a mean bone in her body. Oldest of eight, dropped out of high school to help her parents run their restaurant. Wanted to join up when the war started, but was too afraid to leave her family for the unknown. Eventually worked up the courage and met Easy Company at Ft. Bragg. Loves music but is too shy to sing in front of others. Quickly becomes a favorite of Col. Sink’s.
Jeanne “Jeannie” Carmichael, 19; from Fruitland, GA
Comes to the Army with no strings attached. No family, no friends, no address. Just the clothes she has on and the few belongings in her bag. A quick learner, thinks fast on her feet, incredibly strong, good with her hands. Good memory on account that she can’t read. Has yet to learn how to people. Knows nothing of the world outside of her tiny farm town, and has to adjust to people with morals different than hers.
Josephine “Joey” O’Shaughnessy, 25; from Boston, MA
A red-headed fury. Is trying to get some heat off of her back after an incident at OCS by shaping her platoon into the best the Army has ever seen. Doesn’t have the time or patience to care about individual feelings, but always takes the time to help a soldier she sees struggling with a task. Refuses to leave a man behind. Believes in raising the lowest common denominator. Proud graduate of Spelman College. Best friends with Lil.
Lillian “Lil” Sikes Linetti, 22; from Atlantic City, NJ
Howard University Alumni. Got married at 18 and struggled to be a housewife after college. Believes the Army will give her something to do with her education and will give her space from her husband. The middle of five children all serving in the Armed Forces. Has always wanted to travel. Has a knack for maps and navigation. Mom friend, gets worried sometimes. Doesn’t put up with shenanigans. Best friends with Joey.
Matilda “Mattie” James, 17; from Pahokee, FL
Grew up as a migrant worker. Taught herself to sing and read music, soloist at her church, former music teacher. Wants to help her family move to Pittsburgh, where the Black community is growing and her dad’s family lives. Doesn’t tell her family that she’s joining up, or that she’s going with the paratroopers for the extra pay. Wants to fight so that her younger brothers won’t have to. Second youngest company member, and she’ll go after you if you bring it up. Wants to be treated like an adult. Faith is important to her.
Rose Robinson, 27; from San Francisco, CA
Though a New Yorker by birth, she spent her childhood and adolescence between San Francisco and Paris. Attended the Emma Willard School and Vassar College. Speaks several languages, loves baseball, and art. Joining up with the OSS puts her in close contact with her good friend Lewis Nixon over the course of the war.
Victoria “Bertie” Adams Albert, 19; from Green Bay, WI
Joins up when a recruiter comes into her family’s camera shop and asks if anyone would like to join the APS. Believes in telling stories honestly and truthfully. Will run directly into the line of fire for a picture. Easy to tease, but easy to apologize to. A bit idyllic, naive, young, in over her head at points. Trusts people in authority. Babbles when she’s nervous. Tries to use her camera as a shield but gets too attached anyway.
if you have any questions or would like to know more about any of them, please don’t hesitate to send me a message or send in an ask!
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3, 14, 20, 23, 25, annnd 51 for gigi/peter? ❤
OBLIGATORY OTP ASK
3. Do they wear the other’s clothes? (sweatshirt, bandana, necklace, etc.)
gigi definitely likes sleeping in pete’s sweatshirts or t-shirts when they’re dating, and also for sure wore one of his shirts to an early morning class at university at some point. pete always acted mad about it even if there was a small smile at the corner of his mouth. i don’t think pete’s ever worn any of gigi’s clothes, or at least not on purpose - he’s probably grabbed one of her coats by accident a few times though.
14. How do their personalities compliment each other? How do they clash?
oh man. they’re both geniuses but different brands of geniuses - whereas gigi is arrogant and proud and resisent to being told what to do, pete loves learning and advancing his skills and bouncing ideas off people. they’re also both prone to sarcasm and keeping secrets and they also both, you know, have superpowers (which is a point of contention more than of bonding for them). in the end, their personalities end up clashing more than complimenting each other - it’s why they only last about a year before crashing and burning in the most spectacular, terrible way. it was good while it lasted though.
20. Choose one song that perfectly describes their relationship.
set me on fire - birdmask
What difference does it make?
Why would you hesitate?
Tied to the witch's stake
Promise you won't be late
God only knows I'm fake
Rotten morose and late
Burn me for goodness sake
23. Who's more likely to convince the other to stay in bed come morning?
gigi! neither of them are great morning people and pete often keeps odd hours what with being spider-man and all, but gigi is very convincing.
25. Do they have any hobbies they share?
not so much hobbies, but they do share a lot of interests! they’re both massive science nerds (even if gigi hates being called that), and bond over their love of physics and molecular-based sciences. gigi also begrudingly accompanied pete on a few trips to the science centre and even if she’d never admit it, she does love going to places like that.
51. What’s a non verbal way they say I love you?
any type of physical affection - hugs, kisses on the temple. ordering for each other without having to ask what they each want. gigi sending him birthday cards long after they’ve broken up and become enemies on either side of the line in the sand. peter leaving her to scream and bleed out on the pavement instead of killing her despite how she begs for it. gigi attending aunt may’s funeral from a distance and placing a flower on her grave once everyone’s gone. peter letting gigi back into his life as an ally and eventual friend even after everything. gigi telling him she’s happy that he and mj finally got back together.
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