#art is fine and all but i need the psychoanalysis. i want to therapize my faves.

[marvus-xoloto]

im about to request the clown man, youve made yourself the go-to blog 😔 im wondering how he would do w someone when he DOES want to be in their space but the charm is lost on them & instead they're apprehensive & all they see is potential danger, like they're straight up "i dont trust you". just wanna see what he's willing to do to Work For It™ (if at all) when he has a person of interest

Hm it definitely depends on the vibe imo.

Let's start with the facts: Marvus canonically likes tsuderes (is that how you spell that?). So I think there is a certain amount of reluctance in a person that he finds endearing. Plus, Marvus likes to fluster people. Getting you to blush with outlandish flirtation, subtle compliments, etc, is exactly his cup of tea.

However, he's not going to push someone who shows no signs of wanting to be with him. If he thinks they are just confused, or figuring things out, he might play around or puruse them a little bit more. Things like getting in your space, doing little things or getting little ifts for you... Honestly, Marvus's love language imo is "talking the night away." (Hey what a coincidence, I wrote a fic like that!). Marvus understands all too well what it's like to be around people who try to take more than he's willing to give. He's an intelligent guy; he knows when it's less "not interested" and more "not ready," but he's also busy. "Not ready" can only hold him for so long before he moves on. And yeah, it hurts, but he's got a long life to live, and life moves on.

But playing straight up games with him is a no go unless you're already an established thing. If you've flirted with him before and then play hard to get, it's all good. He likes the pursuit, and tbh it's refreshing for him to feel like HE'S the one going out and catching instead of being blindly adored. I think it's easier for him to trust someone who isn't going to be all starstruck immediately (some starstruck is appreciated, though, as long as it fades. He likes the compliment, plus that is canonically how he meets MSPAR).

But not putting in the work to seem interested is not only boring, I think Marvus would find it somewhat selfish. He likes a good show; sometimes he doesn't want to be the one who has to put it on.

As for the not trusting him thing, I have to go with my gut here. He's not the kind of guy who's going to go for someone who won't challenge themself, or try to bust out of their comfort zone. It's pretty natural on alternia for clowns to be distrusted- you know, the whole murder is funny thing- so he can handle a little bit of hurt feelings about it. But once he picks up on interest, you'd better be quick to push yourself. One thing clowns do not like- Marvus included- is predictability.

EDIT: Did i... misread this ask?? orz i'm so sorry if i did skjdasd i'm struggling a little bit. Dyslexia hours on main ah ha ha.....

(also thank u ;-; i crave marvus content so bad but i have to make most of it myself. i'm glad other people enjoy it!!)