#Viral has all the intensity of a typical Scorpio

[spiral-chronicler]

My muse in a relationship meme!

deivorous said:   💚Are they prone to jealousy?

┖ AFFECTION:  TENDENCIES TOWARDS JEALOUSY  ┚ 

🐾—He .... CAN BE very jealous!! He’s already possessive and very involved with his partners in the sense that, if something unexpected happens between his partner and some other person, all kinds of agitation rises to the surface. If he’s already aware that he shares his partner with another person, ie. Simon and Nia, both of whom he adores with his whole heart - and would do nearly anything for -- or, if his partner has a passion for a subject or a profession that he’s aware of when their relationship develops to a deep romance, then it brings him happiness when they are also happy.

   But, if someone or something suddenly elicits a hefty portion of his partner(s)’ attention - or worse, affection - then Viral will take great issue with the interloper! When his jealousy is stirred, it will be very apparent. He’s not got a dishonest bone in his body. He’ll be moody, sarcastic, bitey, and possibly even physically opposed to the intruder, picking fights and being all-around antagonistic. He will cause problems on purpose. If the issue is an object or a topic, then his physical demonstration might involve being extra physically clingy for his partner, or more demanding for affection than usual, he will be somewhat rougher than usual, because he’ll be lowkey mad about the competition. 

  Jealousy will persist until: 1. He comes to believe that his partner is both happier with the new addition, AND capable of keeping him included in as much of their life as possible. 2. He successfully fends off the interloper and eagerly continues to monopolize his lover’s attention. 3. He becomes convinced hat his affections have been replaced by the new focus, and that his persistent jealousy is a detriment to his lover. In the event of the third instance, Viral will detach in a very gentle way, and gradually remove himself from the picture entirely. He has a history with rejection and separation, so when those familiar pains get to his heart, he becomes quite resigned. It’s surprisingly easy to lead him to feel rejected, as he is secretly(?) very sensitive.

  So long as he thinks there’s a fight to be had, Viral is incredibly tenacious and completely hellbent on his lovers’ behalf. He might be a little petulant at first, but he also desires harmony above all else, so he can be coaxed to work with changes.

  🐾—AN IMPORTANT ADDENDUM! 

     The above does not apply if the new arrival to the relationship happens to be A CHILD. Even if it’s a puppy or a kitten or some youngling from some other race, Viral will not become jealous of the baby. He WILL go into a full paternal mode, though, as he is incredibly weak for babey. There will be no conflict here. Only unbridled adoration and fatherly devotion. Pretty instantly. Viral loves the smols. He will only dote. Both the little one and the other parent(s) involved will receive nothing but tenderness and assistance in whatever way Viral can lend it.