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jerzwriter · 1 year ago
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My HC for Trystan and Carolina's Home
Writing my last Crimes of Passion fic got me thinking about Trystan & Carolina's living arrangements upon their return from Drakovia. While I see them staying over each other's places very, very frequently, I don't think they'd move in together instantaneously.
Trystan would probably be fine doing that, but I think it would take Carolina a little longer to be comfortable with the idea. I don't see him pushing the issue, and since they rarely spend a night apart, his thoughts are, "Does it really matter?". It'll happen when she's comfortable.
But where will they live?
As it stands in canon, he has a posh NYC apartment, and she's in a room above her uncle's bar. But, try though I may, I don't see Carolina happy in a big, expensive apartment. It's just not her. She's also very attached to her place because it's such a part of who she is. It's a big part of her family's history, and she feels a connection to her father there and that can't be replaced.
So, even after they "officially" live together, I think they'll have two places. I can see them having to entertain on occasion, and while the Drunk Tank will work for some events, there are some that would require more upscale surroundings. Trystan's place is perfect for that. But in reality, they'll spend most nights at her place.
In my mind, there are two apartments above the Drunk Tank. A larger apartment that encompasses part of the 2nd floor and all of the 3rd, and a much smaller apartment that takes up the remainder of the 2nd floor.
Tommy is currently living in the bigger place, but I think he'll want to partially retire in a couple years. He's going to become a snowbird and spend winters in a condo in a warmer climate. He will suggest Carolina & Trystan take the larger place, and he will move into the smaller apartment when he's back in New York.
They will renovate the bigger space and make it a bit more upscale, but it will retain a cozy, eclectic feel. They'd both be very happy there.
What will they do with Trystan's place after that? I'm on the fence. Maybe still keep it. Perhaps subletting rooms to friends. In time, maybe they'll sell it and use the money to buy a little vacation cabin someplace not too far from the city.
I don't HC them having children, so they won't feel the need for more space, a large yard, or better schools... that frees them up an awful lot. So, this could be their forever arrangement. I'm not sure yet.
I'm curious about what other Trystan creators have in mind for their character/pairings. Feel free to comment or RB and share your HCs.
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