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I realized I wanted to make more of these, and that it would probably be better to have them complied into one place so

Lorikeet ABC

Relationship ABC for Lorikeet. I got inspired by my friend to make one, and it's good character work.

ATTRACTION- What do they find attractive in a partner, physically and emotionally?

He doesn’t care what you look like: Tall, short, skinny, fat—it's all the same to him.

Although emotionally, he does have a slight preference. He has a soft spot for the overenthusiastic, glass half full, optimistic types—people too dumb for their own good, as he puts it. People who look at him and believe there’s still some good in him, those who reach out foolishly in the belief that they can make all the bad just disappear.

He likes that. The idea that there’s still good in him.

BONDING- What activities do they do to spend time with their partners?

Training—no, you will not be training with him, you will be sitting on the side watching him take down whatever has been unfortunately placed in front of him. You can do your own training while he does his but never expect him to spar with you.

Preening—this may take a while to appear, but at some point, he’ll start to fuss over your physical appearance. You wear make-up? Let him do it for you. Struggling to style your hair? Let him have a go at it; or simply let him brush it if styling is out of the question. And not to mention he will meticulously pick fluff off your clothes until they better than new. Despite him doing all of this you can still catch him off guard by returning the favour; plucking a stray feather that sticks out from the rest, helping him keep his talons trimmed, and, most importantly, uncapping the pin feathers he can’t reach.

Gossiping—he knows a little bit about anyone, and just so happens to sit on a wealth of information most would kill to get their hands on. And frankly he likes having someone to trade information with—even if the contrast between your stories is vast; you’ve heard that two people might be having a sneaky relationship; he knows that somebody’s crew is planning a mutiny.

CUDDLING- Do they like cuddling? What's it like?

Apologies, but he’s not the cuddling type. For starters he can’t bring himself to sleep laying down, so cuddling in bed is off the table. And if it’s something like cuddling on the couch then he feels to cramped to get any enjoyment out of it.

DATES- What is their go to date?

He’s not much of a romantic, so date planning is usually your responsibility. Although he sometimes has ideas; a picnic somewhere quiet, just the two of you and mother nature; a day at the beach, scouring the sands for shells and sea glass; or perhaps a nice dinner at a restaurant, although he must keep a low profile (wanted pirate and all that.)

But he also doesn’t have much free time to entertain most of his ideas, being Datura’s right-hand man doesn’t give him much freedom; so, dates are short, and few and far between.

EMOTION- Who shows more emotion? How much emotion do they show?

Lorikeet suffers from an extreme case of emotional constipation—so it's definitely you who shows more emotion in the long run.

It’s hard for him to express himself freely, showing any sign of emotion in his line of work is a one-way ticket to getting yourself hurt after all. And it’s hard for him to let that mask slip; even if he really does love you.

FAMILY- Do they want children?

Witches no. While he may have a soft spot for kids, and perhaps in another universe he would’ve loved to have few hatchlings of his own, he—as he is now—is in no position to be responsible for a child.

Even if he was more stable, he still has far more enemies than allies (if he even had allies to start with), and he knows that would put a target on them.

GIFT GIVING- What gifts do they give their partner? What do they like receiving? How often do they give gifts, if at all?

He’s a pirate; gold, gems, jewellery, and all forms of treasure beyond your imagination are on the table. After all Datura doesn’t care for hording wealth, her interests lie elsewhere, so whatever treasure they plunder is just a free for all for whoever wants it; that also means you’re likely to receive said gifts after he’s been away for a while.

Now for receiving he may put up the facade that he likes the same of what he gives—anything expensive. But what he really appreciates is gifts with thought behind them. And the thought could be big or small, as long as there's some grandeur idea outside of something shiny—you could give him a stone and explain some part of it reminded you of him, and he would cherish it forever.

HARSH- How often do you get into arguments?

Not often, if at all, on account of the whole... bottling up most of his emotions; but when the cork pops on that bottle it's a rough storm.

Not that he holds anything against you, most of his anger is directed at himself. The issue is his self-hatred is so strong that you are just unfortunately caught in the crossfire; like, why are you dating him? A blind man could see what's wrong with him, so there must be something wrong with you to put up with him the way you do—or perhaps you’re just too stupid to see that.

He never actually means it—the bad things he says about you, at least. The things he says about himself are all undeniably true; that’s why he can get so volatile, so you can get out before you make the mistake of committing to the mess that he is.

INJURY- What is it like when one of you is injured?

If it's him, he’s fine; Lorikeet has been through a lot, so he always bounces back. So, while he may come home wrapped in bandages and will have a few more scars to hide beneath his feathers, you don’t have to worry about him all right.

But if it's you, all hell will break loose. Because, depending on the context, you will depend on him—and he notoriously doesn’t handle that well. Of course, he will take care of you (after you’ve been properly patched up by a normal doctor—because unless it’s dire he’s never letting Datura near you), but he’s not really good at it.

JEALOUSY- Do they get jealous? How often and how badly? How do they cope?

Yes and no—on one hand (or, wing) you’re incredibly important to him, and he doesn’t want to risk the chance of losing you; on the other hand, he knows you can do—and deserve—better.

While he may be seething with jealousy as somebody attempts to court you, he’s not going to make a scene unless the other person starts pushing your boundaries.

KISSES- Where do they like kissing you? Where do they like being kissed?

On the cheek, forehead, nose—frankly anywhere on your face that isn’t your lips.

On him, he’s not really bothered where you choose to kiss him—anywhere is fine.

LOVE LANGUAGE- What makes them feel loved and how do they show their love?

Knowing that you think about him is the big one for him; anyone can do physical touch, say words they don’t really mean, shower one in gifts of meaningless value—but to show that you truly devote your mind to him is what charms him.

For him, he doesn’t have much to offer. In line with what he thinks of other love languages, he doesn’t think it’s right to pretend that it doesn’t apply to him. So, what he offers you is his body, and his protection. He stands close by, always lingering a few inches away to ensure no harm comes your way—it’s the least he could do.

MARRIAGE- Do they want to get married?

He likes the idea, but the last thing he needs in his life is another contract. And you don’t deserve to have your name tied to him forever.

NO!- What is a deal breaker?

Trying to control him. He's familiar with these games, you aren’t going to pull the wool over his eyes—manipulation doesn’t work on him. He might stick around to see how long you're willing to try and pull his strings, but once that’s over he's gone.

ODDITY- What are their strange habits? What makes them unique? Different?

He sleeps standing up. And he can do it pretty much anywhere, just has to perch somewhere and close his eyes. But he prefers high-up and hard to reach places to roost.

PET NAMES- What do they like to call you? What do they like to be called?

He doesn’t do pet names; he prefers your name and nothing else, names have power after all, and he’s not about to take it away.

QUESTION- What is a common question in your relationship?

Why? He doesn’t ask it out loud, never does, but he thinks it enough. There are so many people in the world, and they are certainly better than him. So why is it that you’re with him?

RISK- How much are they willing to put on the line for you? How far are they willing to go?

Everything. He has nothing that’s truly his, he only has his life (even then it doesn’t truly belong to him). So, he’s willing to go great lengths to protect that one thing he could call his.

Whatever needs to be done he’ll do it; blackmail, bartering, and if push comes to shove, he’s not above taking another’s life if it means you are safe.

SHH- How many secrets do they keep from you?

It’s his job to gather information and keep tight-lipped about it for a profit; he’ll keep that same attitude towards your relationship. What you don’t know won’t hurt you, in fact keeps you safer—is what he tells himself.

TUNES- Song(s) that represent the relationship?

Against The Kitchen Floor—Will Wood.

UPSET- How do you cheer the other up? How are they upset?

Lorikeet does not show upset often; he’s gotten very good at putting on a facade for people, so if he’s upset in front of you, he must trust you a great deal. But he doesn’t seek comfort, he’s weak enough to show you his breaking point, he doesn’t need you cooing over him and making him feel worse. But if you were to say—sit with him until he stopped crying—then he would be eternally grateful for your presence.

VALENTINE'S- How do they spend the holiday?

He’s cynical about the holiday. Who needs a special day to show off their love? if you love someone surely you do it every day.

But if you enjoy the holiday, he’ll celebrate with you; get you flowers and chocolate, perhaps a card too.

WARRIOR- Do they want you to fight alongside them?

Never. He's doesn’t want to put you at risk; that’s the last thing he would ever want. Even if you can fight, he won’t allow it. Not to mention if you fight by his side your name be associated with not only him, but Datura too.

Too him that’s a fate worse than death.

XRAY- How well can they read you?

He's good at reading people, but he’s also just as good at making assumptions. Of course, his assumptions aren’t wrong most of the time, but it’s not helpful when he assumes what you feel and acts based on his assumption.

YEARN- How do they cope with being separated from you?

Unless you’re a part of Datura’s crew, which if you were it would be very unlikely that you would be in a relationship, he will have gotten used to be apart from you. But he’s also privy to the gift of flight, when he’s in the area and has the free time he’s not above sneaking off to see you.

ZZZ- What's it like sharing a bed with them and sleeping?

For starters he can’t bring himself to sleep laying down, so that’s a problem unless you’re willing to try sleeping standing up. And even if he could sleep laying down, he still wouldn’t be relaxed enough to get some proper sleep.

But—he's willing to pretend for you. He can lay down beside you and hold you, or you can hold him it's really up to you. And he’ll stay there until you fall asleep. Then he’ll untangle himself from you and go find a suitable perch for him to sleep on.

When he’s asleep it’s incredibly light, the smallest noise can wake him.

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