I was tagged by @procession-of-blades to make a Daine/Canach playlist and I thought it’d be fun since I already have a few songs in mind that fit them!
The relationship tl;dr is that Daine was already nearing a breakdown from the stress of being Commander when she was killed by Balthazar, and when Canach found her crying and unable to sleep the night after she was resurrected, he offered to, uh. Exhaust her to sleep, to put it politely. She accepted and they became friends with benefits for a while until it slowly dawned on them that there were emotions involved. And that it was mutual.
Neither of them is particularly romantic in a traditional sense, so it takes them a while to move on to basic relationship steps like “informing their friends” and “going on a date.” Many people would look at them and peg them (heh) as close friends rather than a couple, but it does run romantic even if they don’t often say it overtly. And they’re an unexpectedly stabilizing force on each other emotionally, as well.
Tagging @pyreo @redwoodrroad @disaster-bi-canach if interested and anyone else that wants to, since most people I know have already been tagged!
Listen to the playlist here on Spotify or here on Youtube. Song list/lyric snippets under the cut!
Fighters - Kris Allen
You say that this life's wearing you out
And you need something to live for
I know what you're talkin' bout
Screaming out loud
Top of your lungs
And I bet they're not even listening
I know what you're talkin' 'bout
Hurricane - Panic! At The Disco
Are you worth your weight in gold?
Cause you're behind my eyelids when I'm all alone
Hey, stranger, I want you to catch me like a cold
You and god both got the guns, when you shoot I think I'd duck
I led the revolution in my bedroom and I set all the zippers free
We said, "No more war, no more clothes!
Give me peace
Oh kiss me!
Portions For Foxes - Rilo Kiley
I know i'm alone if i'm with or without you,
But just being around you offers me another form of relief
When the loneliness leads to bad dreams,
And the bad dreams lead me to calling you,
And i call you and say "c'mere!"
And you're bad news
I don't care i like you
I like you
Irresistible - Temposhark
I’m shameless, you’re outrageous
Uh oh we can’t say no
Strange love on new foundations
Now I know we’re good to go
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
This thing called love
I just can't handle it
This thing called love
I must get round to it
I ain't ready
Crazy little thing called love
A Sight To Behold - Eisley
Could I be possibly insane
To think you and I have life figured out
And how does one approach this
When all our past loves have let us down
Let's break the walls down
And find how to live
'Cause you and I have
So much to give
Write It In The Sky - Kina Grannis
Pull close
Perfect August night
The sky was on fire
The wind held us tight
And you told me the words
you've been holding inside
Oh love write it in the sky
Oh love write it in the sky
Ironically, Kina Grannis is the closest I have to a faceclaim of what Daine would look like in a world where I could actually portray her mixed Canthan ancestry in-game.
had a lot of fun answering these! thank you so very much for the asks, @redwoodrroad, @aameyalli, and @disaster-bi-canach!!!
under the cut because idk how to shut up and keep things brief i’m sorry
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How did they meet?
Through him being the wanted and her being the hunter. They first met in his lair with her hammer swingin’ and his bombs blastin’. Romance, amirite?
Who developed romantic feelings first?
Canach. He was also the first to accept and admit to them. Romance was always lost on Vel until she actually started to feel. Of course, then she just ended up trying to ignore them and avoid Canach for dumb reasoning
Who is their biggest “shipper?”
I wanna say Caithe just because she tried so damn hard to help Vel understand the romantic feelings she had early on before HoT, despite how clueless Vel is. Now she sees them together and just sorta smiles to herself cause they’ve both come so far and she’s seen much of their development alone and together firsthand
When did they have their first kiss and under what circumstances?
Maguuma. The terrible, terrible jungle. Mordremoth’s voice was so jarring and difficult to drown out, that they couldn’t sleep, and Vel joined Canach while he was on watch duty one night. This lead to them talking about everything that had been happening and how worried they were about their fates and just pouring shit out to each other. Canach kissed Vel when she leaned in and whispered for the first time of many, “make me forget.”
Who confessed their feelings first?
There was never really a true confession between them. Vel started to realize that Canach was in love with her and totally freaked out and tried like hell to distance herself from him. When in the Domain of the Lost, she saw just how much Canach was always there. She watched the memories of them together and realized she loved him. When she came back to life, she’d confess, right? Ha, wrong. She continued to avoid any alone time with him until he cornered her right before All or Nothing, where she told him that once Kralkatorrik was said and done, they would talk about them and a future together - that only then would she allow herself to fully embrace her feelings and return his
What was their official first date?
Probably their first meetup after returning to Lion’s Arch after the most recent episode. Nothing extravagant happened, and they mostly just talked in a bar and walked around the city. Eventually they found a quiet place to just sit in silence which, believe it or not, was probably the best part of the night. Until Vel latched onto Canach and started crying.
How do they feel about double dates/group dates?
The two hardly really know how to have a single date tbh. Vel would be one to agree to it (only out of politeness - not because she wants to) with Canach being resistant one. They’re both still pretty lost on the mannerisms of dates, much to the amusement of those they’re with
What do they do in their down time?
Currently a lot of their down time is spent with Vel getting in high-risk situations in order to learn how to control her [new magic]. Other times they travel around and spend time doing as the locals of the area do if it’s a different culture Vel wants to learn about
What was the first meeting of parents as an official couple like?
The Pale Tree sorta knew all these feelings between them and was happy when they finally got together. While they have been back to the Grove and visited the Pale Tree after their relationship started, there was never a formal meeting or statement of “so we’re a thing now” or anything
What was their first fight over and how did they get past it?
As a couple or since knowing each other? Since knowing each other it was the fight in Southsun. Their first fight as a couple was over how Vel sleeps. She claims she’s a great sleeper, and refuses to believe Canach when he says she’s the messiest sleeper he’d ever seen. She still fights this even as she wakes up halfway sprawled on the cot and halfway off. They got past it with a pretty simple solution (see: cuddling question) :>
Which one is more easily made jealous?
They can both get a little jealous. Both of them have fans, no doubt, but this really only was an issue when Canach met Driskel for the first time (he is /very/ flirtatious towards everyone, and Vel is no exception. Well… neither is Canach), and when both he and Clodagh come around (Clodagh has a sort of history with Canach, and while there was never anything between them, Clo likes to rile Vel up and get a little too comfortable with Canach. ….and vice versa)
What is their favorite thing to get to eat?
Vel’s always on the hunt for saltwater taffy, but as far as meals go, neither are too terribly picky and will eat just about anything (and for the commander, that’s taken quite literally)
Who’s the cuddly one? What’s their favorite cuddling position?
Vel is probably more cuddly, but if you asked anyone who happens upon them when they’re sharing a cot, they would say Canach, only because he has a death-hold on her with his arms around her when they sleep. Many don’t realize that this was his solution to the messy-sleeper issue and not getting smacked with flailing limbs.
Are they hand holders?
Occasionally, but not as casually. They’ll hold hands as a way of support, but don’t often walk around with their hands locked unless they’re alone and it just sort of happens
How long do they wait before sleeping together for the first time? What’s the circumstances?
About 2 years since first meeting? The circumstances were the same as their first kiss and again followed by the “make me forget” statement. It was about a night or two after the kiss
Who tops?
Canach a majority of the time, but Vel has her moments :>
What’s the worst first they’ve ever gotten into?
Dying/seeing the person you love dead on the ground? Is that a first? Worst for Vel because as she walked through her memories and saw that Canach was always there and loved her and now she was dead and she only avoided him was just a shitty feeling (of course she didn’t rectify that when she was revived because she’s a loser). Worst for Canach because… it’s pretty self explanatory. She was dead and it was a gruesome scene and he really didn’t know how to feel in the time she was gone. Everything was blank. Everything was… gone. She was gone.
Who does the shopping and the cooking?
They both sorta shop together, but neither can cook. Canach could probably manage, but Vel definitely wouldn’t. They’re too used to taking what they can put together or grab on the go. They never had any preparation to go through
Which one is more organized and prone to tidiness?
Canach for sure
Who proposes?
I’m still unsure if they would really get married, but for the sake of these questions I’ll stick with the possible yes they do. Vel would try and fail - not that Canach said no, but because she could never quite get the words out before something else came up they had to tend to. Canach then asks her quietly before they fall asleep one night and damn is Vel relieved that she doesn’t have to try anymore
Do they have joined bachelor/bachelorette parties or separate?
Separate turned joined, and the two end up straying from the party together for the rest of the night at some point and nobody really knows where they go off to
Who is the best man/maid of honor? Any other groomsmen or bridesmaids?
Honestly Driskel and Clodagh would probably be the best man/maid of honor (and the order could go either way tbf). There probably wouldn’t be much prep if it was a ceremony, though, and the rest of Dragon’s Watch / remainder of Destiny’s Edge and some Vigil members would be there
Big ceremony or small?
They both try to aim for small, but it likely gets out of hand at some point
Do they have a honeymoon? If so, where?
Anywhere and everywhere! They both love to travel, and they will go wherever they possibly can until they get a call for help.
Do they have children? How many?
Nope - not unless you count the skyscale they raised together!
