Ethiopian / african partner headcanons for the tf141 🙏🏽🙏🏽
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John Price – Captain
Loves the way his Ethiopian partner cooks spicy stews and injera; insists every mission briefing smells like home food if possible.
Deeply respectful of their family traditions; will even attempt to learn Amharic phrases or local greetings, often hilariously mispronounced.
Soft spot for music: he’ll catch himself humming traditional tunes, especially when holding their children.
Proudly shows off their heritage to the team, often boasting about his “partner’s amazing recipes” and family stories.
Sometimes teases them gently if he can’t handle spicy food, but secretly tries to recreate dishes for them.
Simon Riley – Ghost
Quietly fascinated by their culture; admires traditional clothing and jewelry, and will occasionally try wearing scarves or hats they gift him.
Loves it when they tell stories from their childhood or folklore; Ghost listens with rapt attention, sometimes asking for a translation if it’s in a native language.
Protective but affectionate: if anyone disrespects their culture or family, Ghost goes full silent rage mode.
Enjoys cooking together—he’s meticulous, and they end up laughing when he overdoes spices or misreads a recipe.
Has a habit of subtly adding small touches of their culture to his kit—like a charm or pattern on his gear—to remind him of home.
John MacTavish – Soap
Obsessed with Ethiopian coffee ceremonies; will volunteer to prepare the coffee just to spend that quiet moment with them.
Loves dancing to upbeat Afrobeat or traditional music—even if he’s terrible at it.
Always wants to meet their family, sometimes over-preparing gifts and trying to impress, often with comical results.
Finds their accent or language endearing, sometimes deliberately mixing phrases to make them laugh.
When the kids arrive, he’s the dad teaching them how to dance along with the music while making a mess in the living room.
Kyle Garrick – Gaz
A bit sarcastic and reserved, but completely smitten; secretly memorizes some local proverbs or sayings to impress them.
Enjoys trying traditional food and is surprisingly adventurous, though occasionally ends up coughing or sweating from spice.
Loves casual, cozy moments—watching Ethiopian movies or listening to music together on lazy evenings.
Gets competitive when playing local games or sports with them, often losing on purpose to make them happy.
He’s protective but low-key, letting his partner handle things while he quietly makes sure everyone is safe.
Alejandro Vargas
Romantic and attentive, he adores the colors, fabrics, and textures of Ethiopian fashion.
Takes an interest in learning about their cultural celebrations and history, sometimes surprising them with thoughtful gifts for festivals or birthdays.
Plays traditional music for them on the piano or guitar, blending it with his own style.
Very proud of their heritage, often bragging to the team in subtle ways.
Enjoys cooking with them, particularly fusion meals mixing his flavors with theirs.
Phillip Graves
Intellectual curiosity: loves discussing history, politics, and culture with them.
Enjoys learning their language or dialect, sometimes slipping words into daily conversations, which makes the partner giggle.
Appreciates their strength and independence—he is a fan of both their personality and their cultural pride.
Subtle gestures of love: bringing home traditional sweets or listening to traditional music together.
Protective, but in a calm, reassuring way; he’s the one making sure everyone knows boundaries are respected.
König
Fascinated by traditional clothing, hairstyles, and jewelry; might even commission a local artisan for a gift.
Playful and teasing: enjoys joking about trying to dance to traditional rhythms, often failing hilariously.
Admires the way they balance tradition and modern life, and supports them fiercely.
Likes family bonding: cooking together, storytelling, and introducing their culture to their children.
Shows affection through practical ways—always carrying something thoughtful from their culture or tending to small comforts.
