I wanted to post my first Sk8 piece! It's our beautiful Cherry, because I love him.
-Before we start, I think it is important to establish that Cherry is confirmed to have anxiety, so he is more expierienced than most when it comes to coping with it.
-Carla plays him lullabies, so if that will help you sleep more comfortably than he will definately make that happen.
-If you are in the midst of a panic attack or sensory overload, Kaoru will try and ground you again. He's asking you questions about what you need, and what you want him to do. He is already moving you to a more secluded place.
-If you can't stand while having an episode, he will carry you for as long as you need. He might not be as strong as Joe, but he's up there.
-If you are at the verge of a panic attack however, it's rare Cherry doesn't notice. He will be discrete about it, since he knows how horrible it can feel to be the center of attention in that state. He makes sure that you are looking at him, and if it helps you can initiate as much physical contact as you need. If that's not what you need, he will respect your space.
-In daily life, Kaoru is attentive to your needs. He wants to make sure that he can support you can way that he can.
-You need something to fidget with? He probably keeps a stash for the both of you in his office. Calming music? "Carla, put on my stress relief playlist" A hand to hold? He's already locked your fingers together.
-You would be just at attentive to him. And both of you are around eachother so much, both at S and in daily life. So when one of you feels stressed, the other can start feeling it two and know something's up. Joe calls it your spidey sence- (Cherry whacked him for that one)
-If you feel agrivated after a hard day or from dealing with difficult people, you can Cherry have activities to do both together and separate. If you like to skate, or if you want to watch him, he is down to bring you to S. Want to just watch a movie and cuddle? He's just as down for that!
-I think Kaoru would have a bit of a sweet tooth, but for more gentle flavours, if that makes sense?
-Things like sweet pastries, mochi, marshmellows, ice cream. Stuff gentle on the tastebuds but comforting at the same time. He stress eats sometimes, but not often.
-Usually you guys enjoy them together. Either during movies, late night snacks, or just whenever you guys feel like sharing a relaxing moment.
-He does offer to teach you some traditional calligraphy, since he finds it calms his mind. And guess what? It helps! With such a skilled person as Cherry acting as your teacher, you catch on pretty fast. So I could see you both sharing a treat and casually painting some characters down onto the rice paper.
-Cherry loves cuddles, I don't make the rules. He will be down to cuddle if you feel tired or stressed, and is usually the one to offer. If you refuse, that's fine! He just wants to you to know he will be available whenever you need him. No matter what.