Is there something that Clarice really likes and Bob detests but still does it with her anyway- and vice versa? It’s so funny watching people thug something out for the sake of someone they love lmao (I’m a visual learner btw) (also if this has already been asked yell at me)
Hi hi!!
My biggest apologies, it took me a while because I got QUITE inspired by this question :') Doodles ideas kept coming - in such a way that I'm keeping some for a future post; so for that, thank you so much for your ask! ♥ Absolutely not yelling at you it was so so fun to brainstorm on!
That's a very good question and to that I'll say yes, absolutely; beyond their diverging opinions there are things they respectively don't vibe with; but they'll always try to find some form of common ground to please their partner.
To sum it up; Claryce will usually dislike events that will require getting out of her comfort zone - while Bob will be sticking to events and tendencies that steer away from his rather... old-school tastes.
While Bob is generally supportive of Claryce's hobbies, he never really understood the thrill of video games (except for games that deeply relies on the narrative, or games in which you can customize characters so you can torture them... No need to tell you why). He'll sometimes find Clara's enthusiasm a bit too far fetched, thinking she sometimes loses her best judgement when it comes to game news or streaming events. Can he blame her though? She's so passionate about it! Well, it's fun to watch until she spends countless hours on some games and streaming services... until early morning. He only has so much patience.
Then there's her music tastes; surprisingly, both are pretty much in sync (Claryce adores the good old classics just as much as he does), BUT when it comes to her favorite genre (electro-swing), it's another story! So when Caravan Palace, one of Claryce's favorite bands, are having a concert in Springfield, it's hard not to accept tagging along with her... Claryce insisted he didn't need to go with her, but unfortunately her friends had to cancel their tickets last minute, and he knows how much Claryce hates going to such big events on her own... So here he is, enjoying the moment the way he knows best: listening to what he thinks is real music. 🙄
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Claryce's biggest pet peeve is whenever Bob is invited to those infamous Republican-filled galas; while she despise the idea of sharing a meal and a room with old, rich capitalists, Bob always ends up landing her translation contracts - actual translation, not AI - and she can't say no to such opportunities, especially the way the video game industry is turning into. So here she goes, taking all the patience she can muster so she can please Bob.... Even if said events are always a nightmare for her, especially with the conversations she has to endure. Just like Bob with her gaming antics, she also has her limits when it comes to these evenings - but fortunately Bob always knows when it's best to leave. And even better, most guests seem to have no idea how to speak French! It allows her to let some steam out without causing any mess... Ironically, Claryce's friends would often tell her how lucky she is to be able to attend to such glamorous parties, but she'd argue she wouldn't mind trading her entry to anyone else if it weren't for the fact she was doing this for Bob.
Last but not least among many things; working out. She had had military training under her dad's education during her teenage years, and had sworn to never go under such intense routines ever again. Unfortunately, she ended up doing the exact opposite, her freelancing career furthermore enhancing her sedentary life. If it weren't for her job at Springfield Elementary or Bob + her friends taking her outside, she'd barely get any exercise. Which is something Bob does regularly - of course it doesn't take long until he suggests for the two of them to work out together. Poor Claryce didn't have the heart to admit her sedentary life, and nearly passes out trying to impress him. This was a good lesson for Claryce to be more honest about her boundaries, and a great opportunity for Bob to involve her in - softer - physical exercises. Not her favorite activity, if you asked her, but. She does appreciate the time she spends with him; and the feeling of accomplishment following all this physical torture is quite rewarding, so she'll gladly take it.