#ive mostly pondered them in aus (but early stages) and ig

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9, 12, 23, 30 for Kendis and Nate please:)

Send me a ship and a number and I’ll tell you

9. Do they discuss big issues? Religion? Marriage? Children? Death?

Eventually, yes, they will. Kendis talks to much not to. No, Kendis feels like these kind of topics - and just general conversation period (surprising for Mx. Conceal Don't Feel) - are important basis when starting and CONTINUING a relationship.

And Nate is Mr. Schmoop. I think it is more important for Kendis to establish a baseline for this (so she knows what she's getting into) both because of Nate being a vampire as well as his job/tendency of being a big damn hero/wanting to help people (okay, Mr. Let Me Help This Diseased Supernatural Even Though IDEK WTF Is Happening. Okay. She sees you.)

Funnily, Religion is the easiest topic for them to cover. Kendis is agnostic but mostly respectful, so whatever Nate wants to bring to the table, they are supportive. Nate wants marriage but is smart enough to to expect that this will be a long haul convo given how long it took Kendis for even CONSIDER dating him.

They both love kids so much, but I think they might stick to fostering. That might change, but Kendis doesn't really think it's fair to bring a child into their lives permenantly. And Nate doesn't disagree. Both have issues talking about the other's death. Kendis is pointed about reminding Nate that she can and will die. Those convos dont always end well.

But discussions do happen, yes! Sometimes less than more qwerte

12. Is there a wedding? What was the proposal like? Any kind of honeymoon?

No.

But there IS a honeymoon. Lmao. Kendis says they (singular) deserve one. And whisks Nate away, because fuck the agency. Nate thinks it's highly romantic, but convinces Kendis to at least call Adam to let him know where they (plural) are and keep him updated (Adam is both frustrated at this foolishness and happy they're safe/happy.)

23. How do they hug? Kiss? Tease? Flirt? Comfort?

Kendis isn't a hugger! Kendis is generally anti-touch unless they initiate, but Nate would be allowed soft, gentle brushes. His fingers against their forearm, a light kiss to their temple. Kendis can and will squeeze his fingers or forearms. ONCE IN A BLUE, if it looks like Nate is really wrecked, he can lean his forehead on their shoulder (benefit of having a tall so) and she will pat his back (which actually ive grown to like better than rubbing one’s back, thanks kdramas for that introduction) Even more rarely he’ll get an embrace - because Kendis is actually hug shaped for a tall lean person - but that’s when it looks like he’s DROWNING. And given how Nate is ... Nate about certain emotions, it’s a progress to let them even SEE him in such a state, nevermind receiving COMFORT in such a state. (They’re working on it)

These two are BIG on teasing. Nate is a flirt while Kendis a tad more blunt to like his coyness, but their flirty comes off as teasy. She’s just so fucking insolent lmao. Like, in general. Impudent witticisms is her bag. But as flirting, them riffing off each other, it’s sexy, brow wriggling stuff, but it's also just fun? (I don’t know how to describe it, but you’ve seen how the detective and Nate get. Just take that mix HOTNESS with cheesy with Kendis popping his bubble lmao ... or trying, he’s full of flirty helium. He’s resistant lmao. They can range from PLEASE TO GET A ROOM his is bordering on R to PLEASE GET A ROOM YALL ARE JUST GROSS. Kendis: You’re so into me, huh? Nate: You know I am. Kendis: I know you know I know you are. I’m just saying ;-D Morgan: *vomits*) Kendis is often sardonic and sometimes their teasing can come off harsh but Nate is good at reading between the lines and can twist his rejoinder into something so soft that even throws Kendis off kilter and HE LOVES how she huffs and rolls her eyes but then smirks/smiles.

30. Could they manage a long distance relationship?

Hm. I don't know. I think it might be hard, because I feel a present as both of them are when they're all in, there's an emotional distance to each and that is easier to tackle with proximity. I feel if it happened, it would have to be down the road. I feel Nate would do most of the constant hard-core matienance (scheduling talk time, etc) but Kendis would do more of the longer term stuff (sending like gift baskets). I think both would make the effort to visit, so that would help.

So I think it is POSSIBLE.

so much thanks (again) @plasticdodecagon had a blast!