Thomas Hewitt (Leatherface): "__" Would Include...

Anonymous: "Like they pale over the sight of anything that's more than minor gore."

● He'd make sure to clean up in the basement before coming upstairs. The last thing he wants is to cause you discomfort–even more so if the actual sight of him is to blame. He's a self-conscious man, so he'd always present himself whichever way you prefer.

● Luda Mae (and family) would warn you whenever there was a messy kill. Mainly because Thomas would insist she keep you distracted. He doesn't want you to see bisected bodies. Since you're sensitive to overt goriness, he knows you're susceptible to nightmares. Whenever you toss and turn, making frightened whimpers, it breaks his heart. Sometimes he wonders if you ever fear him in your dreams.

● He would not tolerate Hoyt's attempts to 'toughen you up'. Thomas knew you still had nightmares from when you first joined the family. He didn't need Hoyt stirring things up. Whenever Hoyt would try to lure you into 'desensitizing' situations, Thomas would immediately storm forward and lead you away. After getting you some sweet tea, he'd sit with you–making sure you're alright. (Expect hugs and top-of-the-head kisses.)

● No basement for you! Seriously, Thomas would already be a bit uncomfortable at first, (there are a lot of sharp objects and dangerous areas...he's not Jason-level paranoid, but he'd still be unable to focus on work, instead watching to make sure you stayed safe). When Hoyt first goaded you down the stairs, Thomas had immediately stopped what he was doing and strode across the room. You hadn't even made it two-thirds of the way down before Thomas was there to escort you upstairs.

● He'd have genuine fears of scaring you away. What if one day you saw more than you could handle? Would you view him as a monster? The first time he kills in front of you would be a nightmare for him. He'd refuse to face you, unable to bear the sight of fear in your eyes. As bothered as you'd be by the blood and gore, you'd ignore it and pull him around to face you. You could never fear him. He was the sweetest man you knew. Besides, he'd been protecting you–saving your life.

● He'd feel normal around you. When one is constantly surrounded by blood and death, it's easy to become desensitized. While your squeamishness would cause some issues (changes would need to be made), it would also remind the Hewitts of a past time of normalcy. He'd remember that it's okay to feel conflicted and even guilty about what he's doing. He can be sensitive without looking like a 'wimp'.

● Respect and Pride. Let's be honest, if you're squeamish but still willing to stay with the Hewitts, you'd be forcing yourself to overcome your issues. This would not only earn you massive respect from Hoyt and Monty, but also a deep sense of pride from Luda Mae and Thomas. They all know how hard it is to overcome one's fears regarding their mode of nourishment. Luda Mae especially would be sympathetic.

● Back to Basics. Remember the glorious mask he wore in TCM: The Beginning? The one that only covers the bottom half of his face? Well, it'd get a reprisal. After all, wearing human faces for a mask is about as gory as it gets.