So i know that first contact jumpscare was fun and tonally totally appropriate for the scary dark tunnel moment and the genre (even if just to play with us the audience, since ultimately this is not that kind of movie). But I also like to think it had a narrative / character purpose / meaning - either Rocky was so damn excited and eager (and maybe desperate) that he couldn't contain himself and just wailed on the xenoglass way too hard before he got himself under control, or maybe he wasn't sure how good Grace's hearing was (especially since his side wasn't pressurized) so he wanted to make damn sure Grace would hear him and know he was there. The only gripe I have is the screeching noise - that does not seem like a sound Rocky would make, based on everything we hear from him in the rest of the film. BUT - maybe it is the sound Grace's American-cultured sci-fi-filled brain interpolates for that moment? Anyway, it's a fun and effective moment and I love that he immediately goes right back to the xenoglass as soon as he gathers himself. And I LOVE that Rocky is so gentle the second time - he's like "oh shit I scared the alien I didn't mean to crap crap crap be gentle be gentle". What a great moment that fleshes out both their characters' personalities without even a word.
enemies to lovers but its not "who did this to you?" but its "I did this to you" bc damn in the moment it felt necessary but the cuts weren't supposed to be that deep. the lashes should have faded by now, right? why are they still limping? make your characters self reflect. burden them with guilt and regret :) imagine laying in bed with the person you grew to love, only for them to roll over in their sleep and for you to see the nettled scars you inflicted on them
Does your OC have any difficulty distinguishing between love and lust?
Is your OC at all romantic themselves? Or is romance something they expect others to perform for their benefit?
What does your OC look for in a romantic (or perhaps purely sexual) partner? Is this always healthy?
Does your OC consider themselves to be attractive? Do they put much effort into achieving this?
Would your OC ever take advantage of someone's romantic feelings in order to manipulate them?
Has your OC ever had their heart broken? Have they ever truly recovered?
What is the most romantic gesture your OC has ever performed? Alternatively (or additionally), what romantic gesture would they most like to perform?
Does your OC pursue only monogamous relationships? Or are they open to other, more creative, options?
If your OC were ever to fill out a Dating Site (or pamphlet or newspaper) profile, then what would they include?
Does your OC have a type? Have they ever been surprised by their feelings for someone who doesn't fit this?
Has your OC ever been the object of someone's affections that they did not (or could not) reciprocate?
If your OC were in love, how might they recognise this? Or would they be too much in denial?
Has your OC ever written a love letter (or text message or whatever the case may be)? Perhaps they have even composed a love poem or song dedicated to their beloved?
If they wish to impress someone for whom they have romantic (or at least sexual) feelings, does your OC attempt to present themselves as more confident, wealthy, popular or otherwise impressive, than they truly are?
Is your OC easy to love? If not, then what are the barriers?
