【From a Certain Point of View】
▸Gricko Grimgrin SFW Alphabet
➥Content: They/them reader. Gricko fluff. Carnivàle Lecroux mentions.
✦Admiration – What do they admire about a partner?
What doesn’t Gricko admire about you? If he had to pick one specific thing, Gricko would say it’s your laugh and the way you smile at him. When he sees you laughing so hard that tears are starting to streak down your face, Gricko really feels the butterflies in his stomach. Especially when you’re laughing at a joke he made, it just makes him feel all warm and fuzzy inside. A close second for his favorite thing about you is how you care for animals, especially Hootsie. Watching you play with her or cuddling with her really warms Gricko’s heart.
✦Bashful – Do they feel shy or get flustered by their partner?
You’d have to try pretty hard to get Gricko visibly flustered. He pretty seamlessly retaliates against your flirtations. He always seems to have some kind of quip ready to fire back at you. Gricko would be delighted if the two of you could go back and forth for a while, getting more and more ridiculous until you’re both in a laughing fit. No one else is ever as amused as you both.
✦Comfort – How do they comfort their partner? How do they like to be comforted?
Providing you comfort is a family affair. Gricko will always pull Hootsie in to help make you feel better, as she’s sort of a fail-safe on that front. He’s also very physical, wanting to climb all over you as if he can use Lay on Hands to soothe your emotional wounds. Gricko is also very emotionally intelligent and an excellent communicator in relationships, so it’s easy for him to understand your needs. Your problems aren’t daunting to him as he’s happy to face them head-on, but Gricko is more than happy to just let you vent, while heartily agreeing with whatever you say.
“Oh, c’mon Hootsie, let’s do a little jig for (Name)!”
✦Dreams – How do they imagine their relationship in the future?
On the one hand, Gricko could propose to you tomorrow, but on the other hand, he’s not sure he’s ready to fully settle down. That's not to say Gricko doesn’t think you’re the one; you absolutely are, but you haven’t even met his mum yet. Sure, he’s written about you to her, but it’s been so long since Gricko’s been home that he hasn’t had the chance to bring you along.
✦Equals – Are they dominant or passive in the relationship?
Gricko is dominant in the same way a golden retriever leads a walk. Sure, he’s out front, happy to make plans, but in times of uncertainty, Gricko is going to check in with you. He’s going to do something stupid without asking your opinion, but he’ll defer to you when a situation becomes serious.
✦Falling – How do they know their falling in love? How do they react?
Gricko recognizes love very easily; he can spot it from a mile away. He enjoys falling in love with you, basking in the sensation. Gricko doesn’t resist these feelings in the slightest; he barrels towards them, embracing his adoration for you. It’s really freeing; the sooner Gricko accepts it, the less restricted he feels. He holds off mentioning it to you, though, assuming you’ve already noticed. While he’s not afraid to love you or to admit those feelings, Gricko sees no reason to rush. Just being beside you is enough.
✦Gratitude – What do they do to show that their grateful for their partner’s efforts?
Gricko is constantly singing your praises, though it can sound similar to the way he talks to Hootsie. Despite that, Gricko is being totally genuine because it is really cool that you stabbed that guy, or how swiftly you dodged an attack. Gricko just thinks you’re neat.
✦Honesty – How open are they with their partner? Is it difficult for them to share secrets?
Gricko will tell little white lies to avoid hurting your feelings and sugarcoat situations if he’s done something bad. It’s usually harmless, but Gricko does his best to dance around subjects like telling you he thinks the top you’re trying on is ugly.
“Oh, yeah, babe. That’s… that shirt sure is something. Oooh, what about this one over here? Try this one on!”
While he occasionally tells a white lie, there are no real secrets with Gricko. He’s very open about his rough and tumble childhood, his adventures with his daughter, and even his deep fear of the Groblin. You do your best not to laugh.
✦Injury – How do they react when their partner gets injured?
In a fight, Gricko can be pretty distracted, especially if you’re not doing anything very flashy. He’s busy trying out new animal forms to notice that you’ve gotten hurt. It’s Hootsie who really notices if you’re not doing well. She’ll try to hide you under her mound of fur and feathers, not unlike a mother hen. She might even nip at you if you try to get free of her protection. Following the fight, Hootsie doesn’t precisely make it evident that she is protecting you, so Gricko spends a few minutes in a panic searching for you. When Gricko finally finds you, he’s a bit of a mess, especially if you’re not doing well. His emotions fluctuate between pride for his daughter and concern for your well-being. Gricko practically sits on your chest while unceremoniously trying to get bananas into your system.
“You’re such a good girl Hootsie! Papa is proud of you. C’mon lovie, you need your potassium.”
✦Jealousy – Do they get jealous? How do they respond to people flirting with their partner?
Gricko is so jealous and makes it everyone’s problem. Just because he’s not the biggest guy on the block doesn’t mean he’s going to get muscled off his turf. If Gricko thinks someone is being a little too flirty, he’ll practically scamper up your body, acting like your own personal gargoyle. He’ll bare his teeth like he’s going to bite them until they go away, while slinging a few wise cracks at them. And since he’s already up here, Gricko is going to pepper kisses all over your face and neck.
“Some people, am I right babe?”
✦Kiss – What is it like to kiss them?
Gricko is not the most gentle kisser in the world. What can he say? He’s enthusiastic. Who wouldn’t be? Gricko is also very greedy when it comes to kissing you. He can never have just one. He must have at least three in the morning, and before bed, it becomes part of your daily routine. If time allows, Gricko also wants a good luck kiss just before a fight. If something’s going to take him out, one of the last things he wants to do in life is kiss you.
✦Little Ones – Do they want their own children?
Gods, Gricko could have a dozen children with you. He’s not a stranger to kids or babies, as growing up, lots of people in his village had multiple. Even if his methods are a bit odd, Gricko handles children really well, as they enjoy his carnival acts and he enjoys goofing off with them.
As a father, Gricko is fun and reliable. He’s also quite responsible, so having kids with him would be a pretty good choice. He would certainly embody many of the lessons his Uncle Glorbo taught him.
✦Mirrored – What habits have they picked up from their partner?
Your relationship with Gricko doesn’t change that much. He’s already quite the laid-back goblin with a wide variety of personal interests and hobbies. I think both of you pick up similar vocal stims, and the rest of the party isn't pleased, because once you two get started, it’s hard to make you stop. Maybe if the two of you didn’t watch so many click-clock images, it wouldn’t be so bad.
✦Nightmares – Do they want comfort from nightmares? How do they comfort their partner after bad dreams?
Gricko isn’t much of a nightmares guy, but the occasional groblin-filled night terror will have him waking you up in an instant. He’s shaking you all while semi-hysterical rambling about the two-dimensional goblinoid demon. He encourages you to do the same, as he’s more than happy to massage your shoulders or pull you into a cuddle.
“Don’t worry lovie, Hootsie and I’ll protect you.”
✦Obvious – How obvious is it that they developed a crush?
Gricko is already a mild flirt, so the development of a crush only further encourages him. He sees no point in trying to hide how he feels; either you like him back or you don’t. It’s not really that complicated. Gricko becomes quite complimentary of you, admiring the way you dress or style your hair. He even makes comments about you through Hootsie.
“Oh aren’t they so sweet, Hootsie? Yeah you just love (Name) so much!”
Pet Names – What pet names do they have for their partner? Do they enjoy pet names?
Gricko can’t seem to stop himself from giving you dozens of little pet names. Many of them are cute like sweetie, lovie, honey, but he will experiment with more unusual ones or ones that make him laugh. He can and will call you “a stink” if you’re being ornery with him. Gricko would also equally enjoy receiving nicknames from you. He doesn’t really have a preference but would melt over hearing you say them.
✦Quality Time – What are their favorite ways to spend time with their partner?
Gricko's love for music is something he'd appreciate sharing with you. He would love it if his solos could occasionally be duets, though he enjoys serenading you. He also enjoys going out with you, whether that's shopping, hitting the bars, or grabbing a bite at the occasional restaurant. If he can afford it, he'd love to take you somewhere fun with great food and drinks. Gricko isn't all go-go-go during your quality time. Most people forget that he's quite the whittler, so having some time to work on a new project with you nearby would be very pleasant. He's most likely making a little animal figurine for you.
✦Recollection – How well do they remember information about their partner?
Gricko does his best to remember quite a bit about you. He knows your favorite color, food, animal, etc, but Gricko also remembers special life moments. Your birthday, anniversary, and maybe even specific dates that mark unpleasant memories. He puts a lot of effort into celebrating you, so even if he can't remember everything about you, it’s not a detriment to your relationship.
✦Sleep – What sleeping habits do they have? Does it change when they get into a relationship?
Oh, you wanted to sleep in your own bed? Well, too bad. You now have to fight for blankets with an owl, a bear, and a goblin. To make matters worse, Gricko starfishes; he loves to sprawl out, ideally on top of you. Hootsie also likes to cuddle and lean on you. Honestly, it’s for the best if you get into bed first and let them work around you.
✦Thrilling – Do they want to change things up in the relationship or do they prefer a routine?
Gricko is a little thrill seeker outside his relationship. Between the two of you, however, he’s comfortable. Gricko wants someone to have fun with, and if you’re meeting that mark, he sees no reason to change things on a whim. That’s not to say there’s no spontaneity in your relationship, but he’s also a believer in “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
✦Ugly – What are some of their unpleasant habits?
I fear Gricko has many bad habits, but those are more just cultural traits that non-goblinoids find bothersome. A lot of them have to do with his affinity for getting dirty and the fact that he doesn’t really see the need to rid himself of grime. He’s not an unclean fella, but he can walk around in the muck for a while before seeking a bath. He can also be very, very annoying, partly because he thinks it’s funny, which is all Gricko really wants out of life.
✦Vaunt – Are they proud of their partner? Do they try to show them off?
He loves to show you off. One of his favorite things is to feel the envy of others when they see you and you together. To Gricko, you’re a delightful beauty who deserves to be flaunted. He’s also incredibly proud of your accomplishments and wants others to recognize your talent. There’s also that selfish element that still lingers, though, in which he gets to bask in other people's jealousy.
“Oh, (Name)? Yeah, they’re my partner. Yeah, it’s pretty banging.”
✦Weeping – How do they respond to their partner crying? Do they ever cry in front of their partner?
Gricko, for all his skill at handling emotions, loathes seeing you cry. Not for anything you've done, but his life purpose is to see you smile and to make you happy, so crying simply won't do. He knows he can't always fix your problems, but Gricko is practically tumbling over himself to try.
"Don't cry! Don't cry! C'mon, sweetie, look at me. Everything's gonna be fine, I just know it."
Gricko is totally fine if you see him crying. It's nothing shameful. Sometimes, the weight of needing to be the comedic relief when situations are so heavy gets to him. So he'll cry a little and feel better. He would appreciate it if you could hug him, kiss him, and reassure him. Be sure to bring Hootsie as reinforcements.
✦EXtinguish – How do they diffuse arguments? Do they need time to cool off?
If an argument gets too heated and he’s getting uncomfortable, the first thing out of Gricko’s mouth is usually, “We shouldn’t do this in front of the kids,” generally referring to Hootsie, Twig, and/or Morning Frost. Depending on how nasty the fight was, he’s a bit pouty. It’s childish, but that’s kind of how Gricko is. There may or may not also be a little bit of the cold shoulder going on, but he usually gets over it pretty quickly. Then he’s practically crawling into your arms, begging for your affection with little apologies and dramatic declarations of never fighting again.
✦Yearning – What do they do when they miss their partner? How long does it take until they long for their partner?
Gricko’s response to being separated was entirely centered on the reason for your departure. Are you going to visit your family for a while? Great! Gricko will send you off with a million kisses and maybe the most questionable sandwich you’ve ever laid eyes on. He’ll whine to the guys about missing you, but overall, he’s just fine.
On the other end of the spectrum, if you’ve been taken from Gricko, he will freak the fuck out. How dare some mysterious hag magic keep him from his love? First of all, rude, second of all, Gricko is panicking. He’s become a bit of a loose cannon, willing to do anything and everything to claw his way back to you. Reuniting with him has him in tears as Gricko is throwing himself all over you, as physically touching you is grounding him.
“Oh thank the gods! I thought I lost you, sweetie!”
✦Zenith – Where does their relationship rank in value compared to other parts of their life?
Other than Hootsie, his partner, especially one he’s deemed good enough to be another parent to his daughter, is the highest priority in his life. Gricko couldn’t imagine risking a relationship for trivialities like money or objects. You are his light, and how could you be treated as anything less?
When I first started the OUWL campaign I never thought I would be charmed by Gricko so much. He's very genuine and who doesn't love a dilf.
Also Mikey is a serious cutie.
