HOW THEY ARE DURING AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE
Twisted Wonderland — sorry if the layout is a little weird I copy and pasted from my notes app!
• Treats the marriage as a formal contract at first, determined to do everything correctly.
• Sets clear boundaries and expectations, but checks in often to ensure MC is comfortable.
• Slowly becomes softer and more attentive once he realizes MC isn’t trying to control him.
• Feels responsible for MC’s well-being and schedules their life carefully to avoid stress.
• Eventually grows deeply attached and takes pride in being a proper, reliable spouse.
• Accepts the arrangement calmly and focuses on making MC feel at ease.
• Handles domestic responsibilities naturally, easing MC into the marriage.
• Never pressures MC for affection, letting trust grow at its own pace.
• Becomes quietly protective when others treat MC like a bargaining chip.
• Over time, the marriage becomes genuine and warm without either of them noticing when it changed.
• Jokes about it at first to hide how unsure he feels.
• Makes a real effort to ensure MC doesn’t feel trapped or isolated.
• Constantly checks if MC is okay emotionally, even when pretending to be casual.
• Struggles with the lack of choice but commits fully once he realizes MC is kind.
• Eventually treats MC like his chosen partner, not an obligation.
• Complains loudly about the arrangement, especially at the start.
• Is awkwardly considerate despite pretending not to care.
• Gets defensive if anyone disrespects MC or treats them as property.
• Slowly grows possessive in a protective, not controlling way.
• Ends up emotionally attached long before he admits it.
• Takes the arrangement very seriously and vows to be a good spouse.
• Constantly worries about doing something wrong.
• Prioritizes MC’s safety and comfort over his own wants.
• Struggles with insecurity but tries his best to improve for MC.
• Becomes deeply loyal and emotionally invested over time.
• Initially detached and dismissive, treating it as politics.
• Ensures MC is protected and provided for without asking.
• Gets irritated if MC is mistreated or underestimated.
• Slowly grows fond of MC’s resilience and independence.
• Becomes possessive once he realizes he actually cares.
• Suspicious at first, worried about hidden motives.
• Makes sure MC isn’t being taken advantage of financially or socially.
• Treats the marriage pragmatically but not cruelly.
• Grows protective when he realizes MC didn’t choose this either.
• Eventually treats MC like family rather than an obligation.
• Accepts the arrangement with honor and seriousness.
• Makes MC’s safety his top priority.
• Struggles with emotional expression but shows care through actions.
• Is respectful of boundaries and personal space.
• Over time, develops a steady, sincere affection.
• Analyzes the arrangement carefully for hidden clauses.
• Treats MC politely but keeps emotional distance at first.
• Becomes controlling about safety and public image.
• Grows attached once he realizes MC doesn’t exploit the situation.
• Eventually values MC as a genuine partner rather than leverage.
• Accepts the marriage with eerie calm.
• Observes MC closely to understand their limits and personality.
• Ensures MC is protected in subtle, unseen ways.
• Develops quiet fondness through shared routines.
• Becomes deeply loyal once trust is established.
• Reacts unpredictably, swinging between annoyance and interest.
• Gets attached faster than expected.
• Becomes aggressively protective if MC seems uncomfortable.
• Hates the idea of MC being forced into anything.
• Ends up genuinely affectionate in his own chaotic way.
• Feels guilty that MC didn’t have a choice.
• Goes out of his way to make the marriage pleasant.
• Treats MC with warmth and kindness from the start.
• Becomes emotionally attached quickly.
• Wants MC to feel loved, not obligated.
• Sees the arrangement as dangerous and restrictive.
• Carefully assesses how it affects MC.
• Maintains emotional distance at first.
• Becomes protective once he realizes MC is vulnerable.
• Slowly allows genuine attachment to form.
• Treats the arrangement with dignity and control.
• Ensures MC is well-presented and cared for.
• Sets clear standards but respects MC’s autonomy.
• Becomes fiercely protective of MC’s reputation.
• Grows genuinely attached through shared discipline.
• Finds the situation fascinating rather than upsetting.
• Observes MC’s reactions closely.
• Encourages MC to find strength within the arrangement.
• Becomes loyal and watchful.
• Treats MC as something precious and rare.
• Uncomfortable with the lack of choice involved.
• Tries to keep things simple and honest.
• Defends MC from judgment or pressure.
• Grows attached through shared effort.
• Becomes emotionally sincere and dependable.
• Panics internally about the entire situation.
• Is awkward but considerate.
• Prioritizes MC’s safety and comfort obsessively.
• Struggles with emotional closeness at first.
• Slowly becomes deeply attached and loyal.
• Treats the marriage as a binding, sacred pact.
• Is intensely protective of MC.
• Respects MC’s autonomy despite the arrangement.
• Struggles with guilt over MC’s lack of choice.
• Becomes deeply devoted.
• Accepts the arrangement with quiet seriousness.
• Makes sure MC feels safe and seen.
• Uses humor to ease tension.
• Becomes fiercely loyal.
• Treats MC like family very quickly.
• Takes the arrangement solemnly.
• Prioritizes MC’s safety above all else.
• Is gentle and respectful.
• Slowly forms deep emotional attachment.
• Becomes unwaveringly loyal.
• Initially outraged on MC’s behalf.
• Becomes rigidly protective.
• Treats MC with extreme respect.
• Struggles with jealousy and anxiety.
• Fully commits once he accepts the bond.
