#But MAN am I still in love with the cutesy chibi versions of both characters that I used for the charts

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Happy Valentine’s Day, all! I understand this holiday isn’t too anticipated for some, but whether you’re spending time with a loved one or scarfing down heart shaped boxes of twenty-four assorted chocolates, there’s something to be had for everyone!

About a week or so back, I had a cute idea for a Valentine’s Day upload- a ‘My Ship In Five Minutes’ chart of my own devising. It was the perfect ploy, seeing how many F/O’s I tend to gush over daily on this blog, and I figured what better ship to devote a Valentine’s Day post to than Psyclairen?

It was at that moment that I knew what must be done...

... and I did it! My very own modified (I hope the original creator of this chart doesn’t mind my small alterations) ‘My Ship In Five Minutes’ chart starring the equally blessed pairing Clairen and Psycha! This was mainly an excuse to draw Clairen’s Lovers of Aether design, so hopefully I’ve done her justice! There’s a whole lot of information in this chart, so if you would like to read a detailed breakdown of each individual section, please continue under the cut ‘cause it’s about to get cute!

How It Happens: This section I’ve based off of the Lovers of Aether based project I’m writing. The moment Clairen nervously walks into the homeroom, Psycha is immediately lovestruck, perfectly mirroring how I felt when Clairen was introduced in LoA. True to his seclusive nature, he doesn’t admit his feelings as soon as he would like... which is probably for the better, seeing as Clairen also starts to become smitten with him over time, giving small hints to her affection toward him (I.E. complimenting him, close contact, etc.). Showing Affection: You’ll notice both Psycha and Clairen are at the near top of this section- goes to show how much they’re in love with one another! Psycha, never an expert with words, tends to show his love for Clairen in modest ways, intertwining his fingers with her own or just offering her a warm embrace. Meanwhile, Clairen never turns down the opportunity to make her love for Psycha clear to him with words. She loves to compliment the sheep and get him all flustered because of it. Handling Conflict: Conflict is practically nonexistent between these two. Clairen is very free and easy, and as a result doesn’t find herself starting any farces. Psycha is the same way, but tends to apologize profusely over the smallest of things. Dealing With Jealousy: Transitioning from the last section, Clairen doesn’t usually find herself having to cope with jealousy from having a very laid-back personality. Psycha is mixed; he doesn’t necessarily get jealous, but in the event that he does, he finds that giving himself some space always helps. First To Confess Their Feelings To The Other: Now, this is where things begin to get cute. In the aforementioned Lovers of Aether project I’m in the process of writing, a climax to one of its chapters is that Psycha (With the courage from his friends... Zetterburn, mostly) finally builds up enough bravery to admit his true feelings to Clairen... who does the exact same thing. They both say ‘I love you’ at the same time, and you can imagine the stunned silence and blushes on both their faces is immense. First To Apologize After A Fight: Remember how I mentioned that Psycha apologizes a lot? I imagine if the two ever did get into a fight, that he would be the first person to apologize. You might also notice I put Clairen down for this one, as well, and that’s because it varies... I feel like she would also apologize very quickly. The More Popular/Charismatic: Clairen, according to Lovers of Aether’s steam page, is the most dated rival in the dating sim, so of course she’s the more popular of the two... plus, isn’t she just the coolest? Psycha could only dream of being popular in the halls of Aether High (Despite being close friends with the most popular student at Aether High), but Clairen always makes it certain one way or another that he belongs to her. The Best Caregiver When The Other Is Sick: I don’t know where this headcanon came from, but when I first saw this on the chart, I thought "I feel like Clairen would try to fight the sickness and just power through her usual day". Psycha, however, doesn't agree with this mindset, and will do anything and everything in his power to look after Clairen when she's ill so she can feel the best he can make her feel. It's completely in Psycha's 'looks out for everyone' nature, I feel like. Does The Cooking: Here's a cute thought for you: Psycha and Clairen in the kitchen cooking together. Perhaps Psycha is in charge of ingredients and instructions, and Clairen is the one in charge of doing the actual cooking. I'd imagine their results would be between 'mixed' and 'actually really good', but it's just adorable to imagine the two in the kitchen together. Perhaps I’ll even write a small thing about it! Does The Housework: Psycha is very astute on details, and this is where his OCD in term of cleanliness comes from. His room is practically spotless, so it's no wonder he would be the one in charge of tidying up the house. It's funny imagining him apologizing for his 'messy bedroom', and Clairen flatly states "You have a candle going." Does Most Of The Speaking: This one explains itself. Clairen is easily the extrovert of the two, so obviously she would be doing the talking while Psycha hangs nearby, ever bashful. I'm just imagining Clairen talking to some friends and just holding a very blushy Psycha's hand in the meantime, it's such an adorable thought! The Overprotective One: Originally, this one went to Clairen without a second thought. You can refer to this image to get an idea why. I feel as though Clairen would go to the ends of the earth to protect Psycha, bringing her fearless Rivals of Aether personality into the equation... but Psycha is listed for this one, too. Just because Psycha may be the single most unassuming student at Aether High doesn't mean he doesn't have his moments of boldness- this is something I hope to go into a bit more detail on in my project. If you're looking for a funny thought, try and imagine Psycha doing his best to be intimidating... but also remember that he's 4'10". Never underestimate one's size, however...

I had so much fun making this, and hope you have had just as much fun reading about it!