Out of pure curiosity!
If Edward Wu had a significant other, what kind of lover would he be to them?
Hello!!! Yes! If Edward was still alive he would be my top 3 characters. I actually was a huge Edward fan, still am but not to the same level just because he no longer...apart of the story but he was one of the best which is why he was killed off. I think the story still needs Edward Wu! He was so cool and was so strong he didnt care about fighting but business. He was so charismatic in a big dawg type of way. He had that swag that was needed and he was strong and didnt even have to say he was. He was just so cool. He is also 6'10 which is taller than Omori?!
There are two ways I see Edward being since he is the head of the Wu clan his lover would either be 1. To make his clan stronger and to display his status or 2. Because Edward alone is so strong he would pick a lover that interest him in ways others cannot. In a more intensely passionate relationship So I'll write for both! I dont want to romantize a jerk like him to to much- but I will admit I lliiikkeeee him
A lover that is for his Clans future: Display of his status
He wouldn’t “fall in love” in a normal way relationships for him are power-based, not emotional. His relationship with his "brothers" who are his disposable clones show this. And his non existent relationship with his son (clone) Gilbert Wu. (don't like Gilbert)
Edward does not love in the sentimental sense. He possesses.
If he takes an interest in someone, it’s because they fascinate him, they're useful. They even are strong or rare in a way he respects. But respect will only take them so far.
Emotional attachment? No. But fixation? Absolutely possible.
When out in public his behavior is a dominant, territorial, unapologetically bold display for anyone around the two to see. It is both a warning and a
If someone is with Edward in public, canon-accurately, he’s acts
Possessively has a hand on their back, shoulder, hip. His grip also so tight and stiff it could leave a bruise, it doesn't thats going over board
Directive he will have a cigar lit in his mouth and he will snap his fingers and point at the ground before commanding something of you. “stand here,” “stay close,” “don’t say a word”
Intimidating without raising his voice. He can look at you through his sunglasses without even looking in your direction. He will lightly touch your back with his chest. Or when he sighs he will take on a wider stand and puff out his chest before stretching his massive arms out. The same arms that could either protect you from harm, or cause harm to others if he chooses.
never hiding the fact that they’re “his”
Not affectionate but physically controlling, commanding, and very present.
With all of this being said, harm doesn't come to you from him or anyone else. Yes you are there just to make him look good and to show off but you also have the choice to be out in public with him and be put to the side until he tells you otherwise. To stay on his arm while he is around big threats. Or you can simply choose not to come with if he doesn't see that it is an important meeting or he wants to get a task done quickly.
He might pull and guide you by your arm to come closer to him or to show that he his stronger than you. He might also hold you by your chin and not in a cute way when he wants to give you orders or to remind you that you're his in front of others. You're not getting the Xia Ji treatment if he thinks you will hold or coward away, he will wave you off like you're a fly until you or himself wants to see you again.
Private behavior: Calculated, predatory calm
Behind closed doors, he’s not soft. He’s even more observant. He will silently watch you do something to pass the time before he gets interested and tells you to come to him. He asks what you are doing and why you are doing it. Both so you remember who is in your relationship and simply because he is bored.
He watches every move like he’s memorizing you. Sometimes he will come up behind you until his front is touching your back. He is 6'10 he could have easily watched you from afar and known that you were doing but he wanted to see your reaction.
Edward always is expecting obedience, attention, and respect from you. Bend to his will and request without a second thought. But if there are times where you do question him or show some determination for what you want he will allow you to. He won't touch you or yell. He will just stare at you until he smirks and allows you to continue.
Giving attention only when it serves his interest
But he’s also not mindlessly cruel. He’s intentional of when he wants to bend someone’s world around his gravity.
If you displease him? He doesn’t yell. He just changes his tone and that’s worse.
How he protects someone: violently and without hesitation
He will personally eliminate a threat before you even register it. He doesnt want to hear your whining if you notice him in action. "Not like you could have done any better" before walking forward expecting you to follow behind.
Will stand in front of you without explaining, again he just doesn't want to hear any noise. Last he will say “Don’t look.” while dealing with a problem brutally. If you look then that is on you.
I feel like Edward would have the habit of asking what you think about certain situation either it be a business partner that is trying to start work with him. A threat that is coming forward. Or when a situation that is happening at the end of the street that you two are in apart of. Not because he values or cares for your opinion but because it is his way or making sure you are still sharp and composed in your own senses no matter what. His own way or tracking you.
Emotional availability: None. But…
Edward doesn’t do vulnerability. Instead he offers possessive loyalty. A deep sense of fascination which means he is often intense with his razor-sharp attention
For him, that is the closest thing he has to tenderness.
So what would be value in a partner that is only there is his image and for his Clans future? He doesn’t want a damsel. He wants someone who doesn’t break easily in the aspects of physically, mentally, emotionally. He knows he's a jerk and why would he change himself when he can bend others instead?
Someone who is composed and not native or clingy. Who is unafraid to speak, but smart enough to know when not to. Most important not trying to “fix” him (he would laugh).
What being with him feels like
Constant danger, Constant intensity
feeling seen, but not understood
feeling wanted, but not emotionally loved
being claimed, not chosen
being protected, but by something you should also fear
A LOVER HE PERSONALLY HAS INTEREST IN
Extremely physically affectionate but in a dominant, confident way
He’s not shy about touching you. At all. And in his mind why should he be,
large hand around your waist
thumb brushing your cheek
pulling you close from behind
lowering his head to talk quietly against your ear
smoothing your hair because he likes how you look “aligned”
It’s not clingy. It’s claiming but lovingly.
He likes the feeling of you leaning into him.
And he means for people to see it.
Showy in public hes not obnoxious, but undeniably bold
When he’s with you, he’s:
proud
territorial
almost regal in how he presents you
He doesn’t do PDA that’s sloppy or chaotic. His PDA is:
hand on your hip
a slow kiss to your temple
guiding you forward with a firm touch
introducing you as “my partner” in a tone that leaves no doubt
He likes eyes on the two of you. He likes the contrast with his brutality y your softness.
It feeds his ego, but it also makes him quietly happy.
Loud praise, quiet devotion
Edward is the type to:
brag about you
tell people “of course they’re brilliant” or “they’re mine”
hype you up in ways that sound like commands
He does dominant, regal, “they’re with me” affection.
Introducing you with a voice that leaves no room for disrespect
He will ask your opinion on anything and allows you to stay for important meetings with other Wu Clan fractions. Business partners like Toyoda. A new fighter that is trying to start a fight. A dog and it’s owner walking by on the other side of the street. What scent cigar you think he should try with his wine for the night. If you’d like to take a shower with him. For dates out in public you two are often deep in conversation. He likes to watch people and have the two of you make back stories for anyone passing by or working.
He likes your voice.
He starts conversations with you often for his own personal entertainment and because he wants to know what you are thinking in moments where he might be curious or just wants to have personal alone time with you.
He likes you to always be with him unless you are stationed in a post where you will be able to do some “normal life” things for a while. Like if he goes to a meeting that he knows will be quick then he lets you stay home and he likes the view of coming home and you are doing anything that interests you. If not then you are always with him by his side. Not out of force but priority, for each other's company, and to be on display.
But privately?
He listens. He pays attention. He notices everything.
He won’t say “I love you” outright very often but he’ll say things like:
“Come here.”
“Stay with me tonight.”
“You look good beside me.”
“Well that is why I chose you.”
“Tell me when you’re tired.”
“If you have any plans drop them, get dress where going out nice tonight”
It’s tenderness through dominance.
Emotionally: blunt, intense, startlingly honest
He doesn’t know how to say “I love you” in soft ways. He says it like this:
“You matter to me.”
“Stay by my side.”
“I don’t want anyone else touching you.”
“You calm me.”
“You look good with me.”
“You’re the one thing I won’t lose.”
Sounds nice but he is always in your personal space towing over you when he says it and he expects eye contact always.
His love is not tender. It is absolute.
Protective in a way that blends love y violence
Canon Edward eliminates threats without hesitation. This Edward adds one twist: he does it because he refuses to lose you. Notice how I said refuses not “doesnt want to”
He’ll step in front of you without warning. He’ll stare someone down with a smile that means danger. He’ll wrap an arm around you, slow and firm, while saying
“I’ll handle it. Don’t look.”
The way he loves is intense, overwhelming, and loyal Once he’s attached? He is incredibly loyal. Frighteningly devoted. Deeply tied to you in ways he doesn’t explain out loud.
He’s not warm like sunshine he’s more like fire that was set on dry woodlands. Its dangerous and spreads around all close areas quickly. Dangerous to some, but to you? Comforting. Safe. Alive. But be warned his company is frightfully addictive in a toxic manner.
