Who do you think made the first move romantically, Lister or Rimmer?
While I loooove exploring Very Rimmer™️ situations where he makes the first move (usually a variation of “we need to kiss for science” and I devour it every time) I think realistically it may be Lister. That’s not to say I think he’d get there much easier (this guy has some internalised homophobia too, look how he reacts to Krissy insinuating he’s gay in that one scene for example*) but I just think once he DID get there, he’d be more direct or open about it. 🙂↕️
*Sidenote: This is also why I don’t personally headcanon Lister as knowing he’s bi from the start or considering himself queer, even though I get why lots do headcanon this - he’s an enlightened 23rd century guy, he gives off such big bi energy. However, personally I don’t think he’s explored that or thought about it. I think he’s friendly with guys he knows without considering if it goes deeper than that, and once he does, he definitely has a big old panic and has to sort it out in his head. I think it takes time after that initial freakout - he sits with it, considers it, gets quiet and reflective until he comes to that conclusion and eventually accepts it. For me, this fits him much better.
Thanks for asking! <3