#(they act too much alike XDD)

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|| Oh, did I mention that Henry's icons are complete? Because they are. Ghost boy is available now~

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For the reverse unpopular opinion meme (in hard mode): From Dusk Till Dawn and The Vampire Diaries!

This one shouldn’t be too hard, since I genuinely love both those canons despite some caveats lmfao.

From Dusk Till Dawn

The best thing the show did, IMO, was Kisa’s freedom-and-revenge arc in s1-2 (and her parts were easily the best of s3, imo). I appreciate her arc in all its complexity, its ugliness and its triumph alike.

Another amazing thing the show did was Richie. I really, really didn’t appreciate him (or RichieKisa) enough when I first watched, but I would now. Another show would’ve made him a mere second act to Seth, for one. But he was allowed a natural coldness that I find very interesting.

The show was pretty good when it came to writing unusual, impactful characters in general, and it had a very interesting vampire mythos too.

The Vampire Diaries

I mean, what could I possibly say that I haven’t said already xDD. This show means so much to me. I don’t think any other has or will ever affect me like it did, if only by virtue of its timing (that I started it at a very formative age and followed it from beginning to end).

It gave me Caroline and Klaus, two characters I appreciate more the more tv I watch if I’m honest. How unusual they and their respective arcs were. Caroline’s Rise, Klaus very character (parricidal king of my heart lmfao).

And it got people. It REALLY did. Their uglier, unspoken sides in particular. Better than practically every show I’ve ever watched, I have to say xD (I think Supernatural is the one show that could compete and even surpass it in that area, which is just plain hilarious to me giving... everything, but alas!).

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General #1, Love #8

Who initiated the relationship, and how did it go?

Hahaha, Carewyn initiated, once she was sure that Orion had feelings for her too, that they saw eye-to-eye about how any relationship between them could be, and that Orion would be okay with being in a relationship with her. 

Although by the time they got together after the Second War was over, both Carewyn and Orion had been in relationships previously and Orion specifically had been in more relationships, he was actually the more timid out of him and Carewyn when it came to broaching anything more romantic between them. This was partly because Orion as an INFP tends to get lost in his own head and neglect to act on his thoughts and feelings and partly because he being gray-A honestly is very happy being on his own and isn’t often focused on being in a steady relationship. (This actually is why two out of his three previous relationships were so short-lived -- his partners ended up trying to “fence Orion in” out of jealousy or a misguided attempt to “move on to the next step,” which sort of put Orion off. Even when he was with his daughter Eos’s mother Delilah, Orion honestly saw no reason to really settle down and get married just because she was pregnant -- he’d be active in his child’s life regardless.) Orion’s also rather shy when it comes to romance in general given that, being an orphan who grew up in an orphanage, he wasn’t raised with a lot of physical affection and isn’t completely used to it -- so as much as he can enjoy cuddling and kissing sometimes, he’s often a little passive in actually initiating anything, and will often just follow Carewyn’s lead. Basically what I’m trying to say is that Carewyn wears the pants a lot in this relationship. XDD

Fortunately once these two talked everything over and Orion was able to encourage Little Miss Planner Carewyn to take things one day at a time with him, their relationship ended up going pretty smoothly. Neither of them had to give up the independence they valued, and yet they could constantly visit each other and share in each other’s troubles and joys alike. The “dating” period between them was honestly pretty short, because by the time they both acknowledged the depths of their feelings (after, like...thirteen years of knowing and admiring each other), they were already hard-core in love, so they signed the paperwork and became legal partners not long after committing. Although Carewyn and Orion’s relationship is far from a traditional marriage or even domestic partnership, it’s ended up working out very well for them.

What are some songs that apply to their relationship, in-universe or otherwise?

I do have a playlist for Carion as a ship, but here are a few of the songs that I most associate with them!

Walking in the Air (cover) by Chloe Agnew ~ Carewyn sings this while spending time with Orion after his very last Hogwarts Quidditch match. Although she didn’t admit it, she picked it because it made her think of Orion. Orion himself was fond of it pretty much immediately, and after becoming a father to his daughter Eos, the song seemed to always return to his mind whenever he was trying to think of something to sing her to sleep.

I Should Tell You from RENT ~ This song is kind of evocative of the start of their relationship, to me. Like Roger and Mimi, they’re both a little unsure and a little out of practice being in the dating sphere, and yet their feelings are strong enough that they cautiously decide to take the plunge anyway.

Dear Theodosia (duet) by Regina Spektor and Ben Folds ~ For me, this song represents these two as single parents of daughter Eos (for Orion) and ward and surrogate son Erik (for Carewyn). It just...I HAVE SUCH FEELS LISTENING TO THIS, okay??

Ship Question Asks! 

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91, 88, 85, 81, 78, 67, 63, 33, 16- for both Alexis, and Nysaris.

AHHHHHH I LOVE YOU SO MANY QUESTIONS I AM SO HAPPY THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOUUUU! ٩(♡ε♡ )۶

91. What is their sense of humor like?Alexis: Puns! Also sarcasm/The Onion type humor. However will also find those incredibly surreal videos where you’re just like what the fuck incredibly funny. And above all any cooking related jokes. (Like, think cooking TV shows, those kinds of jokes, enjoys that humor the most - also laughing at dumb people on Chopped)Nysaris: IRONICALLY, given that he’s a MERMAN, the driest sense of humor ever. Says funny things completely deadpan. Also makes incredibly snarky ‘jokes’ that might just be insults.

88. Are they tall or short or somewhere in between?Alexis: Somewhere in between but he’s on the lanky sideNysaris: Well, his husband did just taunt him by calling him “little mermaid” but he’s actually more average height. Uhh...in his true, merman form though, very, very, veerryyyy long.

85. What kind of personalities do they find attractive?Alexis: Kindness and openess are really important traits for him. People who aren’t too pushy or demand constant attention, laid back people who don’t sweat the small stuff and are patient.Nysaris: A personality that will match his - someone who won’t back down and stands by what they believe in. Serious, stubborn, and able to stand up to retorts or straight up insults, someone he can have a debate with and have his wits (or...snark) matched with. A personality that challenges his and is opposite in some ways but alike in others, but ultimately complement each other. (what do you mean that describes his husband noootttt at allllll neverrrrrr)

81. Do they try to hide their emotions? Are they good at it?Alexis: Yes and yes! (very good at hiding things behind a smile!)Nysaris: Yes and noooooooo. (looks over at him screaming and trying to kick his husband in the shins since he was taunted during training....) As much as he tries to keep up a cool and calm facade...he’s very, very terrible at it.....

78. How do they act when they’re particularly happy?Alexis: Is bright and smiley! Will be more talkative while also seeming more calm/at peace.Nysaris: Will be making chittering noises

67. What is their sexuality?Alexis: Bisexual, leaning more towards men (the opposite of moi lol)Nysaris: Pansexual

63. Do they have an accent?(technically doesn’t everyone depending on where you’re from? Cx )Alexis: The slightest hint of a southern accentNysaris: yeeesssssss bc I guess the merpeople probably have a language

33. Do they own any objects of significant personal importance? Alexis: Not really, he left most things behind when he died and isn’t particularly attached to thingsNysaris: Yeah like seashells and other things from his home! (...also maybe the sword his husband gave him that he didn’t want. that eventually probably will be?? )

16. What are they like when they’ve gotten too little sleep?Alexis: I’mmmm just too tempted to say zombie-like here xDD so, that, honestly. Just not very responsive, very confused, needs help, probably making pudding at 3am bc they have lost control of their lifeNysaris: Somehow, more annoyed/grumpy then usual. Will do anything to get sleep (also more likely to say nice things though, like as much as he never hesitates to say the mean things he think he hides the good things much better)