non-wholesome romance asks
For Waywood (Robert Lightwood/Michael Wayland)
1. Do they actually love love each other? Has it changed over time?
Yes, and yes, they were estranged for a long time.
2. Is their relationship toxic or unhealthy in any way?
Platonically, no. Romantically, yes, if the parabatai bond isn't broken.
3. In what ways are they good and bad for each other?
They balance each other's worldviews, but both can make each other feel bad about these differences.
4. Is there someone else who would be a better partner for either of them?
No, Maryse wasn't a good partner for Robert and she didn't really challenge his apparent views but instead encouraged him to keep him hidden inside himself. They are worse people together.
Michael could be happy with Eliza but there's the same issue, she didn't exactly challenge him or provoke his curious mind.
5. Is the relationship living up to their initial expectations?
Yes, because it didn't change that much from their friendship.
6. What made them become a couple? What keeps them together?
Their fascination and admiration for each other.
7. Is there anything that could have kept them from ending up together?
Many things, mostly the Law, and homophobia.
8. What would it take for them to break up?
Their relationship threatening their children somehow.
9. How do they feel about each other's exes and people who flirt with them? Is jealousy an issue in general?
They would be super jealous when they are not together, but once they are officially together, they understand there's nothing to worry about.
10. Have they ever cheated on each other or considered doing so? If not, would they ever?
11. Have they ever hurt each other, be it physically or emotionally, intentionally or accidentally?
Absolutely, several times.
12. Do they argue often? About what?
13. Are there any regrets or unresolved issues between them?
Canon, yes. In my fic BSF, everything will be resolved.
14. What's an opinion they'll never agree on? How do they deal with that?
Downworlders and Shadowhunters are equals. Robert respects Downworlders either way, so it doesn't affect their relationship.
15. Do they have doubts about each other? Are those doubts well-founded or exaggerated?
Sure, Robert was a horny cheater and a coward plus a homophobe, Michael has all the reasons to doubt him. Michael showed doubt about Valentine's actions, so Robert doubted him too.
16. How much do they actually trust each other? Was their trust ever broken? Can it be mended?
They used to trust each other more than anyone in the world, but Robert broke that trust. It could have been mended if they had the time.
17. Is there a secret that they don't dare tell the other? Why? Will they ever say it?
18. What was the lowest point for them as a couple?
When they were estranged due Robert's homophobia.
19. What's something they can't stand about each other?
Michael's moral righteousness and Robert's ability to be violent to innocents.
20. What's something they'd change about their partner?
Robert would make Michael less politically "left" and idealistic, Michael would make Robert happier and less hung up on the past.
