forum OTP Development: Questions You Should Answer About Your Couples

Started August 06, 2020 by @Oakiin

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1) When did they know I'm in love with this person? Who knew first? Were they the one to say it?
Vincent never quite understood the concept of romantic love, so he didn't know how do identify when he felt it. He also didn't know that lgbt people existed… SO that made things even trickier. Vincent fell in love first, but Carter was the first to know that he was in love with Vincent. Vincent is probably the one who says it first in the end, though.

2) What are they like when they fight? What do they fight over?
They've probably had misunderstanding dealing with anxiety. Vincent finds it hard to put himself in other people's shoes, so he at first has a hard time understanding Carter's anxiety. He has probably said Carter's being irrational and stupid when Carter becomes anxious… OOF. They probably need to communicate more, too. The two of them have very different ways of making and executing plans. Vincent's anger is very dry. Stern, stubborn, harsh, loud. Carter's anger is very emotional. More tears. Carter has probably UNINTENTIONALLY guilt tripped Vincent into being nicer with his tears though.

3) Give me two quotes that sum up how they feel about each other: (You can make up the quotes)
Vincent to Carter: You are charming and idiotic all the same… But I'm glad that you're around to keep me sane.
Carter to Vincent: Your stubbornness is oddly admirable at times, and I don't know where I would be if I hadn't met you.

4) Sum up their live together in under three sentences, from their meeting to their separation/deaths:
An odd meeting, they find themselves not the best of teammates despite the need to cooperate. They become closer over time, learning what they have in common and learning important life lessons from one another. It's almost too late, but in the end they stay together, death do they part.

5) Kids?
Honestly? Probably not. I don't see them as the people to have kids. Maybe the cool "uncles" or something to their friend's kids… I actually like that idea, yeah.

6) What song describes their relationship?
Either
As the World Caves In by Matt Maltese
AND/OR
Walk With Me by Taba Chake

7) How do they calm each other down?
Vincent learns how to deal with Carter's anxiety over time. Anger and sadness is very closely tied with Carter. Vincent points out the five senses to ground him. He holds his hands and asks "What do you feel? What are three things you can see?" etc. Carter waits patiently for Vincent to stop being angry. He learns that usually what Vincent needs is a moment to find and calm himself down. No use in a yelling match.

8) In what ways do they compliment each other? In what ways do they grate against each other?
Vincent appreciates Carter's ability to keep moral. The laid backness of Carter, although sometimes frustrating, keeps him sane. He also greatly enjoys Carter's spontaneity which furthers his own love of adventure.
How Carter feels about Vincent's stubbornness and hard-headedness is similar to how Vincent feels about Carter's laid backness. It annoys and frustrates him, but it's just what he needs, and he knows it. He appreciates VIncent's drive and often compares it to his own.
However, Vincent and Carter have very different views on living… It's a bit complicated to explain, actually.

9) Rank which of the following they do most frequently, from 1 to 3:
I) Random kisses/hugs
II) Cuddle in bed/on the couch
III) Hold hands

10) Big spoon? Little spoon? Middle spoon?
Probably depends on when. Both of them like feeling secure, so they'd probably take turns being little spoon haha.

11) What do they do when they're bored and together?
Carter probably tries to start a conversation, but Vincent is the silent type. They may sit in comfortable silence, left to their own thoughts, maybe have a sparring match if both of them are up for it, and on the occasion, they may also cuddle.

Have they ever:
Hand a blind-folded pillow fight:
Nah
Broken something by wrestling over a spoon/pillow/phone/etc:
Most likely
Been on the same team during a sport/activity?
If fighting counts, then yes-
Been on opposite teams?
Same goes for the last question.
Gotten in a serious argument and not spoken for longer than a day?
Probably, yes.

YEEHAW ADORABLE GAY DISASTER AND CRACKHEAD BI HURRICANE TIIIIIMMMMMEE (Agent Four and Agent Ten)

1: When did they know I'm in love with this person? Who knew first? Were they the one to say it?

Ten knew he was in love with Four when Four blew up a microwave. Ten had known he was gay his whole life, but nobody really made him feel fluttery the way Four did, and Ten knew he wanted Four. Four was oblivious to Ten's extremely obvious crush, and really only started feeling romantic feelings when Ten took a bullet that was meant to kill Four. Four sat with him in the hospital for weeks while Ten recovered in a coma. Ten woke up and the first thing he saw was Four's face and Four started crying. Four kissed Ten and confessed his love, Ten admitting that he felt exactly the same.

2: What are they like when they fight? What do they fight over?

They don't fight a lot, but when they do, it's usually Ten yelling at Four for doing something reckless. Four always says, "It's not you doing it! So why do you keep yelling at me for it?!" and Ten always responds with, "Because I love you, Four, and if anything ever happened to you, I don't know if I could live with it." Four usually apologizes and they hug and cry together.

3: Give me two quotes that sum up how they feel about each other: (You can make up the quotes)
Ten to Four: "I love you so much, I can't imagine living my life if you're not apart of it."
Four to Ten: "You are my best friend, my babysitter, and my boyfriend all at once, and I love that."

4: Sum up their live together in under three sentences, from their meeting to their separation/deaths:

They meet as Four blows up a microwave, Ten is instantly in love. Ten takes a bullet for Four, and Four immediately feels the same way. They spend the rest of their lives on the battlefield or at home snuggling.

5: Kids?

Yeah I could definitely see them as dads in the future, but for now, nope.

6: What song describes their relationship?

oooo that's a hard one…. probably Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye

7: How do they calm each other down?

Four usually just kisses Ten, and that shuts him up. Ten just holds him and tells Four that everything will be alright.

8: In what ways do they compliment each other? In what ways do they grate against each other?

Four is a crackhead, who always acts on impulse and never has a plan. Ten is a ball of anxiety who loves and cares for everyone. Ten usually stops Four from doing something stupid, and Four helps Ten 'live a little.' This is also how they grate against each other. Ten is constantly worrying for Four, but Four tells him not to (as he's being shot out of a cannon jkjk).

9: Rank which of the following they do most frequently, from 1 to 3:
Hold hands - 3
Cuddle in bed/on the couch - 2
Random kisses/hugs - 1

10: Big spoon? Little spoon? Middle spoon?

They switch with big and little spoon depending on the day.

11: What do they do when they're bored and together?

Four likes to take Ten on little adventures, like going hiking to a lake or going zip lining. Ten likes to do more indoorsey stuff, like cooking classes (Four is banned from the kitchen because of the microwave incident, but he just likes to watch Ten cook and eat the foot he's preparing) or dance lessons. They also just like to sit on the couch and watch movies together, Love, Simon is a favorite.

Have they ever:
Hand a blind-folded pillow fight:

Nope

Broken something by wrestling over a spoon/pillow/phone/etc:

Four's broken a lot of things, but never by wrestling with Ten.

Been on the same team during a sport/activity?

They refuse to be on opposite teams so always. They're a dynamic duo in sports because Ten is super strong and Four is really fast and agile.

Been on opposite teams?

Nope. Ten's too scared of Four being up against him because Four is the most competitive/intense person you'll ever meet.

Gotten in a serious argument and not spoken for longer than a day?

Four almost died doing something reckless (haven't figured out what yet) and Ten got really mad at him. Ten left their house for the night, staying at Agent Eight's house (she's one of Four and Ten's best friends). A day later he came back home where Four apologized and ordered take out for them, because he's banned from the kitchen.

(Answering for Alga Wyspe and Rothos Liwier)
(They are not my OTP but I like these questions)
1: When did they know I'm in love with this person? Who knew first? Were they the one to say it?
Rothos knew almost immediately because she was like the first girl he'd ever met , but he didn't know how to handle it so it took a while for him to express his feelings and that didn't even happen until she came onto him.
Alga's feelings were not as strong, and even though she came onto him she didn't necessarily want a relationship with him.
2: What are they like when they fight? What do they fight over?
They fight a lot about the state of their relationship. Alga wanted a purely sexual relationship and Rothos was so obsessed with her that he thought he loved her. Alga is very emotional and cries when she's angry and Rothos gets
3: Give me two quotes that sum up how they feel about each other: (You can make up the quotes)
Person A to person B:
B to A:

4: Sum up their live together in under three sentences, from their meeting to their separation/deaths:
She saves his life, breaks him out, they fall in love on the run. She gets pregnant, he goes insane. He tries to kidnap her 20 years later.
5: Kids?
Alga gives birth to twins , an unnamed boy and a girl called Terus.

6: What song describes their relationship?
Don't laugh but Dead Girl Walking from Heathers: the Musical. Mostly because it captures the desparation of Alga and how they think they're gonna die.

7: How do they calm each other down?

8: In what ways do they compliment each other? In what ways do they grate against each other?

9: Rank which of the following they do most frequently, from 1 to 3:
3.Hold hands
2.Cuddle in bed/on the couch
1.Random kisses/hugs

10: Big spoon? Little spoon? Middle spoon?
I think Alga likes to be the big spoon.
11: What do they do when they're bored and together?
Talk about their lives and what Rothos learned in his studies.

Time for Percy and Alessandra-

1: When did they know I'm in love with this person? Who knew first? Were they the one to say it?
Percy Knew for a while, but pretended to ignore his feelings, since he didn't want to risk their friendship. He also isn't sure if Alessandra is into anyone, let alone him. Alessandra also Knew for a while but also refused to admit it, she nearly does when Percy first joins up with the Expedition Force but then gets derailed when they get into a fight. The next time they reunite, Percy has been badly injured and Alessandra ends up as his medic. He recognizes her, and admits that he loves her.

2: What are they like when they fight? What do they fight over?
They bicker a lot, as their personalities tend to clash and they're both very headstrong. They have similar arguing styles, and don't hesitate to point out the other's mistakes. Alessandra tends to lean more towards the silent treatment. Although they do still bicker and banter as adults, most of their intense arguments occurred in their late teens.

3: Give me two quotes that sum up how they feel about each other: (You can make up the quotes)
"You're insufferable." "I know, and you love me for it."
"Ah, and here I thought you were the logical one." "Not when it comes to love." "Well, we all know what they say about love and logic…"

4: Sum up their live together in under three sentences, from their meeting to their separation/deaths:
Childhood best friends–and oftentimes rivals–turned lovers. Separated briefly during conflict, and reunited under injury. Narrowly escape execution and gain some political power.

5: Kids?
They adopt a daughter, a young war orphan who they name Ariadne.

6: What song describes their relationship?
I Won't Say I'm In Love from Hercules

7: How do they calm each other down?
Meaningful glances, and occasionally placing a hand on the other's shoulder or arm.

8: In what ways do they compliment each other? In what ways do they grate against each other?
They're both very headstrong and stubborn, which is the cause of most of their conflict. They do compliment each other well though. Alessandra is generally more serious and introverted, whereas Percy is a fun-loving extrovert. Alessandra isn't very good with people, and Percy is very outgoing and cheerful.

9: Rank which of the following they do most frequently, from 1 to 3:
Using 1 as most and 3 as least
Hold hands: 2
Cuddle in bed/on the couch: 1
Random kisses/hugs: 3

10: Big spoon? Little spoon? Middle spoon?
Alessandra is the big spoon, and Percy is the little spoon not that he'll ever admit it-

11: What do they do when they're bored and together?
Go up to the astronomy tower and look at the stars if it's night, otherwise they just talk or even just hang out in the same room. Alessandra enjoys horseback riding, and although Percy is afraid of but pretends to just hate dislikes horses, he'll occasionally go with her.

Have they ever:
Had a blind-folded pillow fight: No.
Broken something by wrestling over a spoon/pillow/phone/etc: Yes
Been on the same team during a sport/activity?: Sometimes, since they're both the children of nobles and went to school together
Been on opposite teams?: Sometimes, since they're both the children of nobles and went to school together
Gotten in a serious argument and not spoken for longer than a day?: Yes.

1: When did they know I'm in love with this person? Who knew first? Were they the one to say it?
For Wren, it just happened out of nowhere. Rowan touched his hand and it freaked him out and everything just flooded. Rowan didn't exactly know first, but he accepted it first. Surprisingly, Wren said it first.

2: What are they like when they fight? What do they fight over?
They don't fight over little things, they talk it out. But when it comes to big stuff Wren gets frustrated and will be loud-ish and blunt but Rowan never raises his voice at Wren.

3: Give me two quotes that sum up how they feel about each other: (You can make up the quotes)
Person A to person B: "I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once." - John Green, "The Fault in Our Stars" ( and also this “I love you not because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you.”
— Roy Croft)
B to A: “You know it's love when all you want is that person to be happy, even if you're not part of their happiness.”
— Julia Roberts (“Immature love says: ‘I love you because I need you.' Mature love says ‘I need you because I love you.'”
— Erich Fromm)

4: Sum up their live together in under three sentences, from their meeting to their separation/deaths:
Unexpected meetings, a love of desire, lies, and adoration. Hiding until they couldn't anymore, finally excepting some people won't like their relationship but that they'll always love one another. A long life and dying with the people they love by their sides.

5: Kids? Yes, unexpectedly. Rowan has never really been around children, but Wren spends some of his free time (which is not much) teaching children that live near him how to read and write. They will have a daughter named Genevieve and a son named Element.

6: What song describes their relationship?
Their relationship is kinda a mixture of Helpless (Hamilton), I Want You- Marian Hill, Sweater Weather, and That Would Be Enough (Hamilton)

7: How do they calm each other down?
Wren gets awful panic attacks, and in the time period of the story mental illness is ignored and stuff. So, he goes to an abandoned cottage he found and cleaned up (it's a big part of the story), cuddle Rowan, or work himself till he legit can't walk anymore. Rowan is always pretty composed but Wren kissing him calms him down when he gets antsy.

8: In what ways do they compliment each other? In what ways do they grate against each other?
Their compliments are always either blunt or like hidden in just everyday actions. It does annoy Wren that Rowan is so secretive and that he won't go out in public with him (again climax).

9: Rank which of the following they do most frequently, from 1 to 3:
Hold hands - 1
Cuddle in bed/on the couch- 3
Random kisses/hugs- 2

10: Big spoon? Little spoon? Middle spoon?
Rowan is big spoon all the way.

11: What do they do when they're bored and together?
Sex. NAH HA jk. They'll clean 'their'little cottage or take a walk through the woods.

Have they ever:
Hand a blind-folded pillow fight: nope
Broken something by wrestling over a spoon/pillow/phone/etc: let's break the bed love this dead 'boy' waLKINNNN
Been on the same team during a sport/activity? no?
Been on opposite teams? nope
Gotten in a serious argument and not spoken for longer than a day? no-

Emmazin Brylander (Emma) and Calahir Nadraskael (Calhi)

1: When did they know I'm in love with this person? Who knew first? Were they the one to say it?
It was a long, slow burn. Emma didn't really notice Calahir too much more than any of the rest of his group for the first year or two he lived with them, but as time passed, he started to notice this strange, quiet, peaceful elf more and more. Of course, everyone loved and knew Calahir, since he was basically a capybara. All the group, regardless of temper or tendency for violence, feel peaceful and calm around Calahir. However Emma began to spend more time with Calhi, and the two became fast friends. Calahir was the one who finally brought it up, though Emma had been developing feelings for a long time by then.

2: What are they like when they fight? What do they fight over?
Calhi's not really capable of fighting anyone, tbh. At least not out of a lost temper. The closest they've really gotten to fighting was a severe disagreement of opinion, which Calahir simply steered them through without more than a "Welp, I guess we just disagree then. That's fine."

3: Give me two quotes that sum up how they feel about each other: (You can make up the quotes)
Person Calhi to person Emma: "You little ray of sunshine, you're what gets me up in the mornings."
Emma to Calhi: "Everything has a frequency of peace around you, and it can't be shattered, even by me."

4: Sum up their live together in under three sentences, from their meeting to their separation/deaths:
"Hey, you're cool. Darling, I've always loved you. To whatever end we have, I'll love you, no matter who you become, I'll be a home for you."

5: Kids?
Nah. They really don't want kids, just the family they already have. It's not something they've really thought or talked about.

6: What song describes their relationship?
…Have you ever heard that weird song that's like YMCA with that inspirational music in the background instead of the actual instrumental?
Yeah.
Anyway, that or like Dear Wormwood by the Oh Hellos

7: How do they calm each other down?
Well, Calahir's basically always calm, and has a calming effect on others, so that's one.

8: In what ways do they compliment each other? In what ways do they grate against each other?
Calahir and Emma are both of the same order of magic users, and both have the same sense of humor. However, Calhi has no energy, and Emma's quite energetic.

9: Rank which of the following they do most frequently, from 1 to 3:
Hold hands: 1
Cuddle in bed/on the couch: 2
Random kisses/hugs: 3

10: Big spoon? Little spoon? Middle spoon?
Neither and none, tbh. They tend to just sleep in a big pile with one or several of their other family members.

11: What do they do when they're bored and together?
Play card games, just talk, draw in the dirt and try to guess what each other are drawing (they're both terrible artists)

Have they ever:
Hand a blind-folded pillow fight: Nooooo lol never have. Calahir is faaar too stagnant.
Broken something by wrestling over a spoon/pillow/phone/etc: Again, no, Calhi spends 99.9% of his time just hanging out.
Been on the same team during a sport/activity? They've fought on the same side before, yeah. Though there was no sport involved, it was very serious life and death.
Been on opposite teams? Nope!
Gotten in a serious argument and not spoken for longer than a day? Nope! Again, Calahir is far too peaceful for that.

(They don't end up having a good, long-term relationship. Calahir is passive, and loves everyone. While they parted as friends, Emma found out that Calhi didn't really understand the difference between romantic love, and just…loving everyone.)

Bringin' this back because I WANNA >:(
With Felix and Sally

1: When did they know I'm in love with this person? Who knew first? Were they the one to say it?
Oh boy there have been no words spoken on the subject. Felix has always been a bit of a hopeless romantic, and kinda fell for Sally when he first meet her in grade school. Neither of them have ever said it out loud, but it's pretty clear to those around them that they care for each other, a lot. Felix is way too shy to ever bring it up directly, and Sally's honestly the same/not 100% sure if she really feels the same way. Felix may or may not be ready to settle into a dedicated relationship anyway.

2: What are they like when they fight? What do they fight over?
They've argued a couple times about some things. Never too much, because Felix can and will bend over backwards to keep her happy. The worst 'argument' they ever had was when Sally told him he needed to leave the tiny town they lived in because there was a murderer stalking it. Her family was relocating, but he couldn't leave. It was one of the rare times things got at all heated between them. Other exhibitions include her constantly badgering him to hear his music he writes, and him really not wanting to but always giving in eventually. Otherwise they have a very happy friendship.

3: Give me two quotes that sum up how they feel about each other: (You can make up the quotes)
Felix to person Sally: You're a spot of color in this grey, dead place, all red and warm and maybe if I'm close enough to you I can feel it too.
Sally to Felix: You almost never smile, but the way you look at me is so clearly in love it hurts.

4: Sum up their live together in under three sentences, from their meeting to their separation/deaths:
Met in grade school, Felix was already a lil poet, wrote endless love poems about her, hid or destroyed all of them. They became friends in middle school/high school, and made plans to go to college together. Then tragedy struck Felix's family, and she was ultimately forced to leave him behind. (There might be more eventually, but I haven't worked out much of book 2 yet)

5: Kids?
Nah. At least, not for a very long time. They're both young, and have futures planned for themselves that don't involve kids.

6: What song describes their relationship?
Say So - Doja Cat

7: How do they calm each other down?
By being around each other. They have a very quiet, soft relationship, and that's nice for both of them.

8: In what ways do they compliment each other? In what ways do they grate against each other?
They're both artistic, they both have strong opinions about the same things, they both have big plans for themselves. They have the same favorite food, and get along great with each other's families. However Sally is a lot more science minded than Felix, who is strictly an arts person. She loves marine biology, and he's afraid of the ocean.
Also she's down to earth and wants a very committed relationship, and he's flightily and kinda likes having his freedom. That's honestly the main thing holding them back from actually coming out and dating or anything.

9: Rank which of the following they do most frequently, from 1 to 3:
Hold hands - 1 they actually do this
Cuddle in bed/on the couch - 2 This is a rare
Random kisses/hugs - 3 Hugs sure, kisses like once or twice ever

10: Big spoon? Little spoon? Middle spoon?
Not sure how to define a tangle. The VERY few times they've ever actually snuggled it's been in a nice comfy pile…Felix likes being crushed though, so I guess he's kinda little spoon? But also he's dumb tall and gives great hugs, so idk.

11: What do they do when they're bored and together?
Sally neverendingly askes for his music, or they talk about politics or activism, or whatever subject they're both passionate about atm

Have they ever:
Had a blind-folded pillow fight: No, but that sounds like something they would do.
Broken something by wrestling over a spoon/pillow/phone/etc: No, they don't really wrestle haha they're too soft the both of em
Been on the same team during a sport/activity? They really aren't sporty people, either of em, so no
Been on opposite teams? Sally used to run DnD sessions when they were in middle school, and I guess that puts them on opposite teams if she was dm and he was a player lol She used to LOVE killing her player characters.
Gotten in a serious argument and not spoken for longer than a day? Technically the last interaction they had was the previously mentioned worst "argument" of their relationship, and then they didn't talk for…a year at least! :D

doin this with my favorite boys, Lybra and Ali :')

When did they know I'm in love with this person? Who knew first? Were they the one to say it?

Lybra realized when Ali laughed at one of his jokes and Ali realized much later, when he saw rain for the first time in ten years, and his first instinct was to drag Lybra out to see it, too

What are they like when they fight? What do they fight over?

oh they are awful when they fight. they're very stubborn and hold grudges better than Thor can his own hammer. They're an enemies-to-lovers couple, so for half the plot, they're at each other's throats over everything and it can be really hard to get them to apologize or even interact with each other after a fight.

Give me two quotes that sum up how they feel about each other: (You can make up the quotes)
these are both canon :)
Ali to Lybra: if we make it out of here alive, I'm going to stab you to death with my screwdriver
Lybra to Ali: as much as I love you, I'm gonna need you to not kill someone for once

Sum up their lives together in under three sentences, from their meeting to their separation/deaths

They met when they were kids and were practically inseparable until an incident that forced them to split for five years. They reunite as near-adults, on a heist that takes them across the galaxy, and slowly start to regain what they had. When all is said and done, they eventually marry and become incredible crime boss husbands and don't die because I don't wanna be sad :)))

Kids?

nope! but they both raise Ali's little brother, Ten

What song describes their relationship?

Thistle & Weeds by Mumford & Sons or Would That I by Hozier (or Hell of a Ride by Bo Burnham)

How do they calm each other down?

very different ways indeed. Lybra has PTSD-induced panic attacks, so when one comes up, Ali gives him space, a warm mug of tea, and takes over duties until Lybra's feeling better. Ali, on the other hand, has anger issues, so Lybra generally tries to redirect him with other suggestions or removal from the situation in general. Neither do very well with hugs or touches, so it's usually words and actions used.

In what ways do they compliment each other? In what ways do they grate against each other?

They're both generally chaotic good, so there's a 50/50 chance one of them has a good idea on hand, but they have a hard time agreeing on plans if they both have them. They're stubborn and much too similar sometimes, and it can wear them both down. But! They're both geniuses in their own ways and recognize that in each other, and their chaoticness means they work really well together in stressful situations, especially as a pilot and mechanic, respectively.

Rank which of the following they do most frequently, from 1 to 3:
Hold hands - 1
Cuddle in bed/on the couch - 3
Random kisses/hugs - 2

Big spoon? Little spoon? Middle spoon?

Neither, they sleep back-to-back, holding hands, because neither of them are a big fan of hugging or cuddling, but they still take comfort in knowing the other one is there.

What do they do when they're bored and together?

Talk, compete in meaningless things (like who can reach the top of the ship first), work if there's work to be done. They easily fall into a rhythm if they aren't fighting or running for their lives.

Have they ever:
Had a blindfolded pillow fight: yes, definitely. that's exactly the sort of childish thing they would do
Broken something by wrestling over a spoon/pillow/phone/etc: again, yes. not sure what it would be, though
Been on the same team during a sport/activity? yes, and it's terrifying. They're both terrifyingly fast, and Lybra's used to throwing knives, so any game involving throwing a ball would be game over for the other team immediately. And again, in stressful situations, they both somehow fall into a weird sort of calmed focus.
Been on opposite teams? yes. also terrifying, but this time because they're both out for blood and don't care who gets in their way.
Gotten in a serious argument and not spoken for longer than a day? bruh, they once got in a serious argument and didn't speak for five fucken years. So yea. yeah, they get in pretty serious arguments sometimes.

Having so much JoeyMabel brainrot lately that I knew I had to do this

1: When did they know I'm in love with this person? Who knew first? Were they the one to say it?
The two of them lived at the same apartment complex for a few years before actually getting to know each other, which started when Mabel left a letter and homemade baked goods outside Joey's door, and he did the same for her. From there they became friends with a sort of "what if we kissed? haha just kidding! unless-" element where you could tell they felt the same for each other but neither wanted to make the first move. Honestly they're one of those couples where they can't pinpoint when they started dating, just that they're together now. They know at around the same time, and Joey says it first. Mabel is the one to propose, but that's another story.

2: What are they like when they fight? What do they fight over?
They don't fight often, but when they do, it's usually about the aforementioned vigilante stuff. While Mabel works for the government-sanctioned superhero league, Joey has long since ditched them and now gone freelance. Joey tends to be the louder one during fights, whereas Mabel has that sort of infuriating way of talking down to the person they're arguing that makes the person just feel stupid and irrational. Another common topic of argumentation, especially early on in their relationship, was Ira, another vigilante who Joey worked with on occasion. Mabel thinks that Joey is judgmental of Ira and is letting him destroy his life by doing vigilante work, Joey thinks that Mabel infantilizes Ira and doesn't treat him like he's an adult capable of making decisions, and until Ira explicitly calls them out for it, neither actually asks him for his opinion. For the most part, their arguments end quickly and with profuse apologizing, and their biggest "conflict" wasn't a fight at all.

3: Give me two quotes that sum up how they feel about each other: (You can make up the quotes)
"I don't deserve you, Mabel. I…I think you're the best person I've ever met."
"Is it cheesy to say that I can't imagine someone meeting you and not loving you?" "Yeah." "Well, I'm going to say it anyways."

4: Sum up their lives together in under three sentences, from their meeting to their separation/deaths:
Worked together briefly as teens/young adults before tragedy struck. Reunited years later and Mabel didn't recognize him. Work together to fight crime, though not without paying.

5: Kids?
None of their own (Joey is a trans man and Mabel would not want to carry a child even if they could have their own) but Joey in particular has become the unofficial mentor/father figure for pretty much all of the remaining superheroes since he's the oldest surviving hero with powers (which, considering he's only 35, is pretty sad). If their lines of work weren't so dangerous, they'd adopt some kids.

6: What song describes their relationship?
I don't know enough songs for thissss
I genuinely have no idea lmao

7: How do they calm each other down?
Joey is more physical; if Mabel is upset about something he'll hug her or just hold her close until she's calm and then listen to her explain whatever's wrong. Mabel is a secretary and has to work with people all day, and their calming methods reflect that–they generally try to talk Joey along and get him to explain what's wrong and then rationalize a solution or just listen. And sometimes, given some of the stuff Joey's witnessed, just listening to him explain something awful that he saw or intervened in or failed to stop and then giving him a hug and letting him cry if it was especially bad is what works best.

8: In what ways do they compliment each other? In what ways do they grate against each other?
Well they're a secretary and a bouncer so I think that sets the scene. Joey is jaded, a bit grumpy, and one of the "could kill you but is also a softie on the inside" types whereas Mabel is just…a sunshiney person, very eager to help whenever they can. In both combat and comfort Joey is more physical (insert essay about how his power is literally charmspeak but he dislikes using it here, I don't wanna get into it or this would be way longer lol) whereas Mabel is more verbal or psychological I guess. Joey is more brash and emotionally driven while Mabel is generally more chill but also does have their limits and is by no means a doormat. For a while, Mabel was the only person Joey was comfortable being emotionally vulnerable around, or vulnerable at all, considering he'd go to her when he had an injury he couldn't treat on his own (and honestly a small part of Mabel is excited to be involved in something as reckless as vigilante crime fighting, although the bigger part of them is still incredibly worried for their boyfriend's well-being. As she becomes more dissatisfied with the League and finds out more of their shady secrets, this turns to more than just the thrill of adrenaline associated with being associated with something "illegal".) While their different personalities can grate on each other a bit, they altogether compliment each other well and smooth out each other's rough edges.

9: Rank which of the following they do most frequently, from 1 to 3:
I'm using 1 as most frequent and 3 as least but they do all three pretty equally/a lot
Hold hands: 3
Cuddle in bed/on the couch: 2
Random kisses/hugs: 1

10: Big spoon? Little spoon? Middle spoon?
Mabel is the big spoon and Joey is the little spoon. It switches up sometimes but this is generally how it goes.

11: What do they do when they're bored and together?
Cooking! They're both pretty good cooks (Mabel with baked goods and Joey with Italian food) but have very little free time so if they have a lot of time and they're bored together they'll cook something.

Have they ever:
Hand a blind-folded pillow fight: No
Broken something by wrestling over a spoon/pillow/phone/etc: Yes
Been on the same team during a sport/activity?: Yes–before he transitioned, Joey was a hero with the League and worked alongside Mabel's (now late) twin brother Michael, and tangentially with Mabel.
Been on opposite teams?: Yes, technically, since Mabel still works with the League but Joey went vigilante
Gotten in a serious argument and not spoken for longer than a day?: Yes

(Sigh) Full disclaimers, this OTP wasn't allowed to last, I ended up killing off one of them… I guess in some ways, this is a 'what if' sort of post, but I fully believe these two were soulmates.

Also you have to guess who survived lmao, good luck!

1: When did they know I'm in love with this person? Who knew first? Were they the one to say it?
Valerie knew from the start, she knew so hard that this was the person who she wanted to spend her life on, and she did. Maybelle didn't figure it out until they were literally kissing each other, she just couldn't wrap her head around romance.

2: What are they like when they fight? What do they fight over?

Maybelle is usually one to go quiet, she hates fighting with words, and she's awful at it regardless. Valerie can be inconsiderate of others too, which means it can be hard for her to pick up on May's discomfort. Maybelle often has issues dealing with Valerie's childishness, whether it be for fear or frustration driving it.

3: Give me two quotes that sum up how they feel about each other: (You can make up the quotes)
May in reference to Valerie:
Something that would mean a little more, it didn’t have to be ground-breaking, but surely May could manage something more personal, something that said ‘hey! You matter a lot to me, and these flowers are just a small thank you for the joy you’ve brought to my life-’

Valerie in reference to May
You don't always expect the person to sweep you off your feet to be someone you just- meet, and yet here Valerie was, staring at the tall, dark haired woman and knowing FULL well that she was the one. She almost turned around right then and there to leave, surely she was more rational then to fall in love with some- stranger!?
Well, maybe, but as Valerie had gotten to know, and love Maybelle Grieves, she also remembered being reckless enough to ignore that.

4: Sum up their live together in under three sentences, from their meeting to their separation/deaths:
The natural course of life, even if not all parties understood. What May lacked in experience, she made up for in deep, unwavering dedication for Valerie, and Valerie returned every ounce. What would have been a pure, serene relation was shattered mercilessly by an unexpected tragedy, and while the other may move on, they will never forget

5: Kids?
Almost… no context on this one folks :'>

6: What song describes their relationship?

Line without a hook, it just about perfectly sums up their love for one another, as well as the small amount of hesitation felt by either party. This is new for both of them, and they're just two idiots in love <3

7: How do they calm each other down?
Surprising amount of physical touch from May, rubbing circles into Valerie's back, taking her hand in her own, heck, once she just- scooped Valerie up and left with her in a princess carry after seeing she was uncomfortable.

Valerie knows May is a bit more hesitant with physical contact if she doesn't initiate, but Valerie tends to reach for hands a lot, or hum softly to ground Maybelle a little bit.

8: In what ways do they compliment each other? In what ways do they grate against each other?
Valerie has all of the childishness that May had taken away, and Maybelle offers Valerie a source of trust and unconditional support that she'd been craving her whole life without even knowing.
9: Rank which of the following they do most frequently, from 1 to 3:
Hold hands 1!

Random kisses/hugs 2!

Cuddle in bed/on the couch 3!

10: Big spoon? Little spoon? Middle spoon?
Valerie is a little spoon, mostly because Maybelle refuses any other role. She wants to protect her, even when cuddling

11: What do they do when they're bored and together?
Tea breaks! Valerie likes fancy teas and the smells calm May down, they'll often just brew a pot and bask in each others company awhile; though Maybelle isn't allowed to brew the tea for them anymore- there was an incident with the kettle…

Have they ever:
Hand a blind-folded pillow fight: nope!
Broken something by wrestling over a spoon/pillow/phone/etc: Honestly, I don't doubt that
Been on the same team during a sport/activity? Not really and opportunity to
Been on opposite teams? see above
Gotten in a serious argument and not spoken for longer than a day? Heck no, Maybelle may be bad at talking, but she cared for Valerie more than herself, swallowing ones fear is but a breeze if your royal girlfriend is hurt, after all!

If you end up reading this, thanks :) it's nice to think someone might have had a reaction to this little dynamic of mine. After all, they make me smile, and I hope they did the same to anyone here, have a lovely day Notebook user!

1: When did they know I'm in love with this person? Who knew first? Were they the one to say it?
Andrew fell in love with Rin in his human life and again as a Doll. He met Rin when he was 7 years old not long after his father's death, and she found him alone and quietly crying to himself. When she touched his cheek to wipe away his tears, Andrew ran away a flustered mess. He was so whipped for her that one of the reasons he wanted to move away from his hometown was to see her again, even if he didn't know her name. After he died and became a Doll, he lost his memories of Rin and met her again for the first time as a Doll. Rin didn't recognize him either because he seemed so different at the time. They both held feelings of nostalgia, as if they met before but didn't remember.

While Andrew does act a bit like an jerk towards her, he's a bit protective of Rin and can tell when she's not okay through subtle gestures. He's also Rin's "test dummy", metaphorically (letting out her emotions) and literally (testing her gadgets on himself).

2: What are they like when they fight? What do they fight over?
They bicker over the smallest of things, although it's more like playful banter rather than fighting. They're both pretty stubborn kids, especially with Andrew's pessimistic demeanor constantly clashing with Rin's idealistic optimism. Their fights are mostly played off as jokes though. Basically immovable object (Andrew) vs. unstoppable force (Rin)

3: Give me two quotes that sum up how they feel about each other: (You can make up the quotes)
Andrew to Rin: If I look at her too much, it'll make me want to go where she is. To where everyone is.
Rin to Andrew: I want to be by your side, so no matter what happens… I'll be there, to stitch and patch you up. So, until then… will you continue being my test dummy?

4: Sum up their live together in under three sentences, from their meeting to their separation/deaths:

• Met as children
• Andrew died and lost his memories while Rin grew up but didn't remember him
• Met again

5: Kids?
None (for now)

6: What song describes their relationship?
I Wouldn't Mind by He Is We and The One that Got Away by Katy Perry

7: How do they calm each other down?
Just being with each other settles their nerves, that's how comfortable they are with each other even though they're mean to each other. Since Andrew's not a physical touch kind of guy he comforts her with subtle actions like giving her small wooden toys he carved himself. In turn, Rin knows Andrew's dislike of physical contact and expresses her affection through the gadgets she makes for him.

8: In what ways do they compliment each other? In what ways do they grate against each other?
I like how they contrast colors and personality. Opposites attract, saavy guy and energetic girl. Rin and Andrew are like two sides of the same coin when it comes to the topic of death. Rin sees death as a path of life and as a peaceful conclusion that is inevitable, which is why she desires to live her life to the fullest. In contrast, Andrew views death as a release from suffering to the point he actively desires it, although he's already dead.

9: Rank which of the following they do most frequently, from 1 to 3:
Hold hands
3
Cuddle in bed/on the couch
1
Random kisses/hugs
3

10: Big spoon? Little spoon? Middle spoon?
Big spoon, Andrew. Little spoon, Rin.

11: What do they do when they're bored and together?
Andrew stays in her workshop and usually watches her work, but he's never bored with her. Rin also helps him stitch up his arms and get his measurements for some new prosthetics. They're unusually close when they're alone.