Kremy, Gideon, Gricko, Frost, Torbek x Reader
+ Hootise!
Headcannons of the Krew cuddling with the reader!
Hope you all enjoy! Feel free to request anything!
Kremy Lecroux:
Always tries to make cuddling look like it was your idea, not his
Very still once settled, like he’s conserving energy (or pretending he isn’t enjoying it)
Will casually adjust your position like he’s optimizing a business deal, not affection
He’s cold. Like, noticeably reptile-cold. You will eventually start stealing his cloak or regretting your choices
Extremely steady, doesn’t fidget, and somehow makes the whole situation feel oddly safe
Score: 7/10 (loses points for temperature, gains points for accidental emotional stability)
Gideon Coal:
Starts a little stiff, but not uncomfortable—more like he’s unsure how to “do” closeness properly
Doesn’t initiate, but immediately settles once you’re leaning on him and subtly adjusts so you’re more comfortable
Over time he relaxes in small ways: less tension in his shoulders, steadier breathing, leaning in just slightly without realizing it
If you fall asleep on him, he stays very still out of care, not duty, like he doesn’t want to disturb you
Protective instinct is always there, but it comes through as calm watchfulness rather than intensity
Score: 9/10 (very grounding and gentle once he relaxes, only loses a point because he’s still a bit reserved at first)
Gricko Grimgrin:
Immediately attaches himself to you in some unpredictable angle and stays there
Talks constantly, then suddenly goes quiet mid-cuddle because he forgot what he was saying
Treats personal space like a myth invented by people who don’t cuddle enough
If you move even slightly, assumes catastrophic abandonment and clings harder
Zero spatial awareness, occasionally makes it hard to breathe or move
Extremely affectionate, very emotionally transparent, makes you feel wanted at all times
Score: 9/10 (would be 10 if he understood “not suffocating you” as a concept)
Moring Frost:
Positions himself behind or slightly beside you rather than directly on top of you
One arm loosely around you like a safety measure, not restriction
Rarely speaks, but always seems alert enough that you don’t have to be
Instinctively adjusts to block cold, noise, or intrusion without being asked
Not very physically “cuddly” in a traditional sense—more like being guarded than hugged
Deeply grounding presence, makes you feel protected without effort
Score: 8/10 (loses some points for emotional distance, gains them for pure safety energy)
Torbek:
Starts off hesitant, hovering near you like he’s not sure he’s allowed to be there
Slowly relaxes into contact if you don’t move away, usually staying very still afterward
Tends to hold onto sleeves, edges of clothing, or sit just at the boundary of touch
Clearly overthinks the entire situation but clearly enjoys it
Nervous energy can make him a bit stiff and unsure at first
Very gentle, very earnest, and clearly values every second of closeness
Score: 7.5/10 (soft and sincere, just needs confidence updates)
Hootsie:
Treats closeness as instinct rather than concept—if you’re safe, she’s there
Naturally drapes herself over or beside you with heavy, grounding weight
Makes soft, content noises and adjusts her position based on comfort rather than awareness
Reacts instantly if anything feels threatening, becoming protective without hesitation
Can be a lot of weight and space if you’re not expecting a full owlbear situation
Unmatched warmth, extremely comforting presence, very protective without asking anything back
Defo making biscuts on you like a cat
Score: 9/10 (basically a living weighted blanket with instincts)
Alright and there it is! I hope you enjoyed it and if you have any notes please do let me know, I love getting feedback. And requests! So if you have any please don't be shy!
Just some short, experimental drabbles about what it feels like to fall in love with Carnivale Lecroux, + The Other. Super short, just something to hold y'all over for a bit. Graduating and moving soon -- just a couple more weeks! Love you guys! <3
Falling in love with Gideon is…
Freedom.
It's your second glass of whiskey, your extra hour out on the town, that last minute, spur-of-the-moment road trip you take to knock something off your bucketlist -- because fuck it, right? You never know how much time you've got until you kick it, so might as well live life to the fullest while you still can. It's giddy laughter, flushed cheeks, and heavenly adrenaline coursing through your veins. Its shucking the chains of caution as you appreciate the miracle of life, and let the wind on your face stoke the fires of passion. To fall in love with Gideon is to skip into a wildfire and be cradled by the flames, never to be scorched.
Falling in love with Kremy is…
Understanding.
Its that subtle spark that burns low in your chest, building slow, building quiet, over years. Its the meeting of eyes through wisps of smoke, and the brushing of hands in the shadows. A subtle intuition that guides your gaze towards the darkest corner of the room, trusting the monster within to keep you safe. Its standing on even ground from atop the mountain, and taking in the view with the one man who can handle the altitude. To fall in love with Kremy is to appreciate the rose -- thorns and all.
Falling in love with Frost is…
Peaceful.
Its basking in the early mornings where the sun has only just started to rise, and the birds have yet to sing their songs. Its unexpected laughter, huffed out in surprise. Its learning to see the little details in everything around you, and feeling your heart soar at the way it all interlocks. Its admiring, and being admired; its knowing that for as much as he holds your attention, you captivate him just as dearly. Its watching two mugs of tea shift into one, and feeling your face flush as you place your lips over the rim -- right where the lips of another once were. Its learning who you are, and who you want to be. To fall in love with Frost is to come home.
Falling in love with Gricko is…
Chaos.
Its late night talks, and excited whispers under the cover of darkness. Its finding the melody through the cacophony, and learning to appreciate the way everything comes together. Appreciating the chaos, rather than trying to force it into something to be understood. Its the grass beneath your feet as you traipse through forgotten fields, and the refreshing cold of a crystal clear waterfall cascading over your form. Its learning to go with the flow, and take life as it comes. Its the playful arm around your shoulders, and the excitement that makes your heart quiver; its the spark you never knew you were missing. To fall in love with Gricko is to forget what "should" be, and to simply appreciate things for what they are.
Falling in love with Torbek is…
Patience.
Its the sunlight that peeks through darkened clouds after a hard rain, and all of the warmth that comes with it. Its a tender hand tentatively reaching out, and being met with kindness. Its spring days, with its thunderstorms and wildflowers alike. There's a balance to all of it, as natural as the changing of the seasons, and you'll stick through it all. Its watching trepidation bloom into confidence, and seeing wounds heal into scars. Its feeling every ounce of effort be returned, and feeling your own warmth and kindness reflected unto you. To love Torbek is to heal and be healed.
Falling in love with The Other is…
Dangerous.
Its to thrust your hand into a viper pit, and trust that you won't be bit. Its the darkness that creeps at the edges of your vision, uneasy, and yet, a comforting sort of constant. Its learning to appreciate the shadows and the way they linger -- its leaving your closet cracked in the middle of the night, just in case. Love and fear both make the heart race, and in that way, maybe they aren't so different. To love The Other, is to throw yourself into the unknown, and to bask in the fear on the way down.
A/N: this was requested by the lovely @amethyst-gemstone and I love doing these kind of asks so it's here and it's done! Please enjoy!!
Kremy
It a was a rushed first kiss, it was a dire situation to begin with. You didn't know how you got in the predicament you where in but here you were, hiding from a creature that wanted to eat your soul.
You held onto your dagger as you listened closely to the movements it made. The roads it kicked around as it sounded like it got closer to your hiding spot.
“Come out,” it hissed, “I just want a taste.”
You held your breath as a loud hiss came from behind you, readying your dagger to stab at anything you could reach. A sudden darkness filled the space and a steady beat of drums before you heard a yell.
“Voodoo blast!”
A sickening scream and the creature was thrown further into the cave as you heard more footsteps and shouts.
“Chérie!”
“I'm here!”
You ran from your hiding spot towards Kremy, his features going back to normal after his spell, with his arms open to you as you threw yourself on him. As soon as he was able to hold you, he pulled you in and kissed you. It was a quick kiss, as he immediately pulled away and looked you over.
“Are you alright? It didn't hurt you?”
You were too shocked to say anything before he gripped his cane as Gricko came flying over you two.
“Alright we kill this son of a bitch and I'll get you home to take care of you.”
You watched him rush in after the rest and smiled before Grickos groaning caught your attention, rushing to heal him before helping everyone else.
Gideon
Your first kiss with Gideon was kinda messy. You were in the kitchen trying to make a pie when Gideon came into the room. You smiled at him as came up behind you, wrapping an arm around your waist as he pressed a kiss to the side of your head.
“What are you doing gorgeous?”
“Just making a pie. What are you up to?”
“Watching you make pie.”
You laughed as you brought your flour out to start making the dough when you jumped as a hand smacked your ass.
“Gideon Coal!”
“That's my name,” he chuckled before you threw flour at him.
He looked down at his shirt before looking back at you. A sparkle shined in his eyes as he smirked and took a step towards you.
“Oh really? This the game we're gonna play?”
“Gideon-”
You were caught off by Gideon wrapping you in a hug before a his hand reached out and smeared flour on your face. You screeched as you struggled to get out of his grip before he let you go. He was laughing as he ran a hand through his hair.
“Looks like I won.”
You sent a glare his way as he gloated before grabbing a fistful of flour and throwing it at his face. You cackled as his face went from red to white. He wiped a hand down his face, shaking what he could from his beard, before he charged at you.
You squealed as he picked you up and rubbed his face into your neck. You smacked his shoulder with a whine as he laughed and pulled back to see how much he got on you.
You were both covered in flour and the kitchen was a mess. But as he held you up, both breathless from the fight, you could have sworn that sparkle in his eyes got brighter. His eyes went from yours to your lips and back. You wrapped your arms around his neck as he leaned in and pressed his lips against yours. You both smiled as you could feel the flour from his beard and just know it was going to get everywhere. You pulled away for a breath before he pulled you back in as he pressed you against the counter. He pulled back to take in air as he pressed his forehead against yours.
“Well we definitely need to clean this up.” You giggled as he smiled.
“We definitely need a bath. Mind if I join yours?”
“You wish,” you smacked his arm again as he shook his head and helped you clean up.
Frost
Your first kiss was warm. You remember that it was a snowy day outside. Everyone was inside and drinking hot chocolate or something else that warmed them up. Playing card games or telling stories of what they got up too before meeting you. You sat next to Frost as Gideon and Kremy got into an argument about who's retelling was correct.
You shivered a bit as a cold draft hit you and Frost noticed.
“(Y/N), are you cold?”
“Oh just a little.” You started to rub your arms before Frost opened his robe to you.
You smiled and snuggled close to him as his tail wrapped around and settled on your lap, twitching here and there. As you snuggled against him and Kremy finally just kissed Gideon to shut him up, Kremy continued his story.
Everyone was happy and content, lounging around as the snowy continued to blow hard outside. You watched from the corner of your eye as Frost's hand twitched and you noticed his face. He looked like he was concentrating and debating something in his head. His brow furrowed before his hand twitched again before he gently placed it on your thigh.
You stared at it for a second before slowly placing your hand on top, resting it there as you smiled up at him. That made him relax more. You turned your attention back to Kremy when Twig handed out more hot chocolate. You happily took a sip as it was the perfect temperature, no one could make a hot chocolate like Twig.
As it filled you with warmth, you relaxed more into Frost. You felt a puff of air as Frost let out air through his nose and deep purrs. You looked up at Frost as he was watching you and you stopped sipping your hot chocolate. You felt the chocolate on the top of your lip as Frost leaned down and bumped his forehead against yours. You smiled and pushed your head against him as he maneuvered his to the side and stuck his tongue out to lick the chocolate off your lip.
You inhaled sharply as he let out that same air and purred again as he tasted the chocolate. You let out breath from your nose in amusement before he gently pressed his lips against yours. You hummed as your nose twitched as his whiskers tickled. You felt your cheeks warm at how gently he kissed.
He pulled back as you smiled and bumped your head against his again. Frost let out a laugh as you both sat and watched as Gideon now chased Gricko around the house.
Gricko
It was a sleepy kiss. You were ready for bed by the time you got home. Running errands and chasing Hootsie in the sun made you feel warm and eyelids heavy. You finished your bath and washed your face when a little chirp interrupted your thoughts. Hootsie made her way into your room and made herself comfortable by your side. Watching with rapid curiosity as you finished your routine.
You led her out of the bathroom and climbed into bed as she made herself comfortable next to you; spinning around a few times before plopping down with a soft huff. You let your heavy eyes blink once. Then twice before you let then shut and start drifting off to sleep.
A loud bang and huffing startled you to shoot up and rapidly blink at Gricko as he entered your room.
“(Y/N)! This is an emergency! I can't find Hootsie anywhere and I know she comes into here and I figured you would have seen her-”
He stopped mid ramble when Hootsie blinked her big eyes and huffed in annoyance that he interrupted her sleep. He looked to you as your eyes slow blinked at him now that he stopped talking.
“Huh?” Your brain didn't process what he said as he blushed and looked away in embarrassment.
“Sorry about that.”
You gave a sharp nod as you collapsed back into the bed and watched as he floundered in the doorway.
“Are you coming to bed?”
You mumbled it out as he quickly joined you, already dressed for bed in his fox onesie. You were giving him sleepy giggles as he argued with Hootsie to share the blanket as he finally got under the covers. You rolled over and closed your eyes as he said a quick goodnight to you.
“What no goodnight kiss?” You mumbled as you felt the bed shift. It was silent for a moment before a soft brush against your lips woke you enough to realize Gricko was kissing you.
You inhaled and pressed your lips against his. Feeling how soft they were as his hand cupped the side of your face. He pulled away as you smiled softly, keeping your eyes shut as the warmth and comfort made you slip into slumber.
“Goodnight my sweet beauty.”
Torbek
Torbek's first kiss was just sweet. You were enjoying a few sweet treats that Gideon brought back to you. You had a few hard candies, taffy, and some cookies. You were happily munching on taffy when Torbek joined you on the couch.
“Hello Torbek,” you mumbled out with taffy in your mouth.
“Hello (Y/N)? What are you eating?”
“Oh just some taffy. Do you want some?”
“Oh yes please,” he grabbed the handful out of your palm before stuffing it all in his mouth.
You tried to stop him, to tell him that he had to unwrap them, but just watched with your mouth agape as he just chewed them all. You grimaced as he stuck his tongue out and grabbed a piece of paper.
“Torbek thinks it's good but would be better without the wrapping.”
You just giggled before it turned into a burst of laughter as he just watched you. You waved your hand to try and show him that you weren't really laughing at him.
“S-sorry Torbek. That was just really cute. I couldn't help myself.”
You glanced over as he looked a little disheartened and you immediately sobered up. You quickly sit up on your knees to reassure him before he just wraps an arm around your waist to hold you. He nuzzles his face into your boobs and you stroke his head. He looks up at you after a while and you smile at him.
“I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings Torbek.”
“That's ok.”
He still looks sad but you pressed your lips to his reassurance as he makes a noise of surprise before melting into you. You smiled and pulled away as you brush his hair back. He smiles as he locks his lips and hums.
“Ooh, it tastes like huckleberry.”
“My favorite,” you giggled before he pulled you down for another kiss, holding you tight to him as he smiled and you enjoyed a few more sweets.
✦Admiration – What do they admire about a partner?
Torbek appreciates your endless kindness to him and to others around you. Everyone you meet is met with an inherent respect from one living being to another, which Torbek finds admirable. He is also a creature that requires gentleness and understanding, so that aspect of you makes you compatible with him. He is also fond of how you find inner strength despite the difficulties of life.
✦Bashful – Do they feel shy or get flustered by their partner?
Is Torbek bashful? Big time!! Sure, he can get dates on occasion, but he's not used to people actively flirting with him. Most of his relationships are hookups anyway, so he doesn't typically experience someone flirting with him long-term. Having a partner who's eager to make moves on him will easily fluster Torbek. Once he gets more comfortable with your dynamic, he's definitely going to flirt back.
✦Comfort – How do they comfort their partner? How do they like to be comforted?
Torbek is an excellent listener, especially when you're talking. He always wants to know what you have to say, so he notices pretty quickly when you get mopey and in need of comfort. He's often concerned about his giant form hurting you, so he will offer to hold your hand or slip a lanky arm around your body while you vent. In turn, Torbek may not want to talk about his problems, but he'll always seek out physical affection. Give him a loving hug, scratch his head or back, and he'll melt. You may also be able to help him relax by gently massaging the muscles around his tubes and canisters.
✦Dreams – How do they imagine their relationship in the future?
Marriage and a white-picket fence aren't exactly in Torbek's realm of future desires. He wants to stay with the carnival, just not as the handyman (?), but as long as he has you, he's happy. You'll find no complaints from him if you spend the rest of your lives traveling Avantris together.
✦Equals – Are they dominant or passive in the relationship?
Torbek is notably passive. He's happy to go along with most things because he implicitly trusts your judgment and wants to be with you. Torbek can take charge and will voice his opinions if you make a suggestion he doesn't like, so do not fear,he won't completely roll over in your relationship.
✦Falling – How do they know they're falling in love? How do they react?
On the one hand, Torbek is very in tune with his emotions; on the other, he's not a very confident person, so he pushes those feelings about you away. If you weren't his friend, Torbek would have no problem shooting his shot, but the idea of damaging your established relationship is haunting. He likely won't notice you reciprocating feelings until another party member points it out. Maybe it's Gricko teasing him about the way he looks at you, or Frost simply introducing the two of you as a pair.
When it finally dawns on him that you might also have romantic feelings towards him, Torbek feels extremely embarrassed about things he may have said or done around you. He also feels a little silly that someone had to inform him about your feelings. He hopes you haven't noticed, so he can save some of his pride.
✦Gratitude – What do they do to show that they're grateful for their partner's efforts?
Torbek is very verbal about how much he appreciates you. He's very complimentary with all of his friends, but for you, the compliments are more intimate and even sappy. He especially likes to tell you how much he likes you and how grateful he is right before bed, sleepily mumbled into your skin as he's dozing off.
"Torbek thinks you're wonderful. Torbek doesn't know what Torbek would do without you."
✦Honesty – How open are they with their partner? Is it difficult for them to share secrets?
He's a terrible liar and not great at keeping secrets. Torbek can keep a secret, but he just doesn't like to, so it can be very hard for him to buy you gifts and not immediately give them to you. Beyond that, Torbek finds that full honesty is a given in your relationship and deeply hopes that you won't keep secrets from him either.
✦Injury – How do they react when their partner gets injured?
Gods, Torbek is sick over the sight of your injuries. He feels awful that he wasn't able to protect you without the power of the witchlight, which could arguably harm you more. Maybe if he were as strong as Gideon or as smooth as Kremy, you wouldn't have gotten banged up. With that being said, since Torbek is your shadow, you don't often get minor injuries. He uses his great reach to guide you out of danger or put his body between you and a perceived threat.
You receiving severe injuries is devastating for Torbek, especially since there's very little he can do except sit beside you while the rest of the party fixes you up. Torbek practically holds a vigil over you while you recover; he can't sleep or eat unless he can be convinced you're going to be okay. He can't lose you; he can't be on his own again.
✦Jealousy – Do they get jealous? How do they respond to people flirting with their partner?
It's not a surprise that Torbek is a jealous person, but specifically of other people monopolizing your time. He won't prevent you from spending extended time with your friends, and he's in fact happy that you have your own interests and time apart. Torbek just wants to be your favorite person.
He also doesn't appreciate other people flirting with you, even if it's someone you know. Gideon, for example, likes to flirt casually with most people, and Torbek doesn't enjoy it when Gid does that with you. Torbek can playfully challenge Gideon and doesn't feel overtly threatened by that. Strangers, on the other hand, are another issue.
Generally, since Torbek tends to be your shadow, strangers don't often approach you to flirt. Yet he can't be in your orbit all the time. So when he sees someone doing that, he's making his way over to you. Torbek drapes himself all over you while glaring at the interloper.
"Torbek doesn't think you should keep talking. (Name) is in a relationship."
✦Kiss – What is it like to kiss them?
Torbek is not as inexperienced as one might believe. Sure, he's not drowning in dates, but Torbek has had a handful of partners. He's not the most tender kisser; it can be a bit rough, but Torbek is just so enthusiastic. He's kissing you, so why wouldn't he be? His fangs also get in the way and have accidentally jabbed you a time or two, to which Torbek is incredibly remorseful.
✦Little Ones – Do they want their own children?
Considering the fact that Torbek is a ticking time bomb, children are definitely off the table. The threat of the Duke lurking within his subconscious already puts Torbek on edge, so there's no room for the extra liability of a kid. He also seems to be considered intimidating to children, so he has very little experience in that department.
✦Mirrored – What habits have they picked up from their partner?
With any relationship, romantic or otherwise, comes change to the way one perceives oneself. Over the course of your relationship with him, Torbek has noticed a more positive perspective of himself. Having a secure, loving partnership provides him with a sense of comfort that gives him quite a boost. Especially since you don't let the other party members tease him so much, and you gently scold him for saying unkind things about himself. This cascades into Torbek generally taking better care of his physical self as well. It becomes easier to put in the effort to stay well-groomed. It's partly to impress you, but happy people tend to do regular self-care.
✦Nightmares – Do they want comfort from nightmares? How do they comfort their partner after bad dreams?
Oh, if it isn't the king of having nightmares himself. Poor Torbek is regularly afflicted by those nightmares that bubble up from his subconscious. He can never fully remember them, but the terror is real. He would appreciate it if you would sit with him and talk until Torbek feels less distressed. He knows he's a giant bugbear, but Torbek would like to be held, so if you could do your best to hug it, it would mean a lot. A kiss or ten wouldn't hurt either.
With that in mind, Torbek is excellent at soothing you following a bad dream. He's happy to stroke your hair or scratch your back. His long claws carefully trace shapes into your skin.
"It's alright (Name), Torbek is here. Torbek won't let anyone get you."
✦Obvious – How obvious is it that they developed a crush?
It's not exactly a secret that Torbek is a bad keeper of secrets, but he won't tell you about his feelings right away. It's partly because he's embarrassed, not of you but of himself. You're very kind and smart and attractive, and he's just … well … he's just Torbek.
✦Pet Names – What pet names do they have for their partner? Do they enjoy pet names?
Torbek would likely not come up with many diverse nicknames for you. He may have something simple like babe or honey. There is a part of him that feels bad that he's not creative enough to come up with something better, but if you don't mind, then Torbek isn't going to worry about it.
If you give him a nickname, Torbek would be ecstatic, especially if it were something creative. His heart will completely melt just hearing you say it. If you really want to flatter Torbek, you should use his nicknames in front of others.
"This is Torbek, the light of my life," or "Hey lovebug, I saved you a seat between me and Gricko!"
Something so small really shows him that you're not embarrassed to be seen as his partner.
✦Quality Time – What are their favorite ways to spend time with their partner?
I get the feeling that Torbek loves to gossip. He's so nosy and would probably enjoy trash television. Did you get a letter from family? What does it say? Torbek wants to know! Did your cousin's wedding have any drama? Torbek is dying to find out.
Torbek also seems to enjoy art and literature, even if he's not the greatest at either. Despite that, spending a day painting or reading could be rather pleasant.
He also just really seeks spending time with you and doing couples stuff cause he's kind of a sap.
✦Recollection – How well do they remember information about their partner?
Torbek is more observant than most people give him credit for, so he definitely remembers important dates, especially regarding your relationship. He's also very vigilant regarding information about your health. If you mentioned that you've been experiencing pain, Torbek is going to keep checking in and watching you like a hawk. This type of observance also includes any allergies you may have. Torbek is constantly reminding Kremy that you can't have one ingredient or another. While he doesn't like confrontation, Torbek will interrogate someone if there's a suspicion that your food contains an allergen.
✦Sleep – What sleeping habits do they have? Does it change when they get into a relationship?
He's forced to be a stomach or side sleeper due to the canisters and the tubes, but Torbek doesn't mind that so much because he can still cuddle up to you. The gentle magenta glow of the witch light isn't wholly unpleasant either; it can be quite peaceful in the right setting. Your presence, however, seems to be key to a good night's rest for Torbek. The sound of you snoring and the gentle rise and fall of your chest bring him great peace.
✦Thrilling – Do they want to change things up in the relationship, or do they prefer a routine?
Torbek enjoys a bit of spontaneity, but his life is already so hectic, given the current state of the party as well as his own mind and body. So, in regard to your relationship, Torbek would enjoy the stability that comes with a routine.
✦Ugly – What are some of their unpleasant habits?
Torbek is very critical of himself and assumes you see his flaws as well. Sometimes he gets upset because he convinces himself that you believe all the terrible things he believes about himself. These heavy thoughts ebb and flow, and the longer you are in a relationship, the more they begin to wane.
✦Vaunt – Are they proud of their partner? Do they try to show them off?
Of course, Torbek is proud of you! How could he not be? You are so wonderful, and everyone knows it. Torbek is very vocal about your excellence, constantly praising you and pointing out your skills. While he doesn't necessarily show you off, he feels so much joy when other people notice your talents.
✦Weeping – How do they respond to their partner crying? Do they ever cry in front of their partner?
Upon finding you crying, Torbek is in great distress, frantically trying to understand what's happened. He worries that you've been hurt and is trying to delicately inspect you. All the while, he's peppering you with questions, trying to understand what's going wrong. Gods, he hopes it's nothing he's done.
"Oh no! (Name) Why are you crying? You don't need to be upset!"
If you'll allow him, Torbek would like to sit with you. No one has to talk, but he doesn't want you to be all alone. He likely won't touch you unless you specifically ask for it, as he himself tends to shy away from physical touch at first. Maybe if he just holds your hand, things will be better.
On that note, Torbek doesn't mind if you see him cry. There's no shame in crying, especially since Torbek feels like he already embarrasses himself regularly. Different reasons for tears require different tactics for comforting him, but Torbek is pretty good about expressing his needs.
✦EXtinguish – How do they diffuse arguments? Do they need time to cool off?
Torbek loathes fighting with you. It's physically painful for him to be at odds with you. Despite that, Torbek is not going to roll over if he disagrees with you or if you do something that hurts him, but he refuses to raise his voice in anger at you. Torbek would rather completely remove himself from a situation before things escalate to a point of legitimate arguments.
Torbek also struggles with sensations of anger, as the trigger for the Duke isn't fully understood currently, and he'd rather just avoid anything that could set him off, especially regarding you. Honestly, he'd rather the Duke know nothing about you, but that's not the case, so Torbek just has to deal with the whispers that push at the edge of his mind.
✦Yearning – What do they do when they miss their partner? How long does it take until they long for their partner?
Being separated from you is not the end of the world, but Torbek isn't happy about the circumstances. He's very functional on his own, but Torbek just genuinely enjoys your company. His, what Gideon calls "bitching” starts as little comments. He mutters about how much you would want the snack Twig made, before escalating to full-on complaining within a few days. Torbek is constantly asking Frost to use his mind powers to connect with you, despite knowing that's not how the tabaxi's powers work. Upon your return, Torbek is all over you. His loose-limbed form drapes onto your frame.
"You should never leave Torbek again. Torbek was so lonely without you."
✦Zenith – Where does their relationship rank in value compared to other parts of their life?
Your relationship is the highest point of Torbek's entire life. He loves his friends, of course, he does, but you are his best friend, so you are loved far more. Without you, Torbek would feel incomplete, as there is no greater value to him than you.
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Which one is my favorite? Have you guessed yet? Is it the cat boy or the sad giant freak?
What I think it would be like to cuddle with the OUAW lads!!! (+ Hootsie!)
This is all coming from someone who's only at like episode 5/6 💔 I just really love these little goobers. Also, all of these are written weirdly because I'm literally just writing whatever thought pops into my head, so different characters with have different situations and things like that, so please bare with me!!!
With Kremy, about half of your cuddles end up with Gideon aswell. They're a package deal, and you know it. Now, he won't ask for cuddles, you have to be the one to initiate it. He also isn't a massive fan of PDA, but he won't object if you want to cuddle up to him in the day. After all, he gets to show off his amazing partner and smugly stare back at any jealous onlookers. He won't deny that he very much enjoys the jealousy that radiates off of people and monsters alike when they see him with his amazing partners. He definitely comes up behind you and hugs your waist with his head over your shoulder, so he can watch what you're doing. Once he puts his arms around you though, he often decides that he's had enough of other people and that's when you can sneak in a few cuddles.
He would lie on his back and hold you while you rest your head on his chest and he definitely wouldn't be complaining if you ran your fingers over his scales while you both got comfortable. It is a DREAM to cuddle up to him in summer, he might wrap himself around you just so you can be a bit more comfortable in the heat. He also wraps his tail around you. When all three of you cuddle, you two rest on either side of Gideon. He's your guys favourite pillow! (This is totally not an idea that I borrowed from the-unexpected-council, go check them out if you like OUAW x reader content because they are FIRE!!!) But when you are separated by Gideon, and you had your hand up on his chest, Kremy would hold yours. You basically trap Gideon under your arms and all three of you couldn't be happier.
Though, Kremy definitely has a skin(scale?)-care routine. He probably sleeps with some sort of face cream or face mask on. He would be thrilled if you both did your skincare together, it's something special for you both to do... even though it would end up with you both laying like mummies try not to mess up your skin. Gideon would not be impressed if you were all going to bed together, like you usually do.
Gideon is one of the BEST cuddlers in the group (totally not biased or anything...) and he absolutely loves physical affection, PDA, cuddling- he LOVES it. He will show off you and Kremy, he doesn't care that he's openly showing off. When he's ready for bed, he will just pick you up and walk off. He will only pick up Kremy if he is over-working himself and stressed out... or if he just wants to mess with him. He would definitely pick you and Kremy up, sling you both over his shoulders and grin as you both laugh. He might do a couple spins though, just to hear you both cackle.
When you're going to bed, if you want to, he will let you pick out some sleeping clothes. This is mainly in winter, since he wouldn't wear that much to bed in the warmer seasons. He would laugh if you pick out the cake chad shirt, he would put it on though... and probably flex for you. He doesn't care too much about what he wears, as long as he's comfortable. But, he's occasionally going to want to pick what YOU wear, be warned.
Once you're in bed, you're in bed and you arent getting up till he is. He has an almost iron grip on you if you cuddle up just in his arms, he has tried to fix this but he just loves you so much- even in his sleep. You could probably wiggle out with Kremys help, but if he's not there you're gonna be stuck. Like I said earlier, when you all go to bed together, he lays in the middle while you and Kremy lay on either side of him. He will get a little huffy if you cuddle up to Kremy, while he's there too but he gets over it once you go back to your place at his side.
Once the cold season comes around, he's more then happy to absolutely smother you two in cuddles. If you were stuck outside, camping in the cold or snow, he would become stressed and protective of both you and Kremy. Not that he isn't already protective, he IS a bodyguard after all but he almost always near you two- just to be sure that the cold won't cause you harm. He definitely keeps you two close, especially when you're going to bed. The idea of waking up and having lost one or both of you to the cold absolutely terrifies him so he ends up over-heating the tent. But, once you're all awake and realise what's going on, you both give him comfort and you're all able to sleep again.
(If someone wrote a little fanfic about this, I totally wouldn't fall inlove with them or anything...)
Frost isn't necessarily a cuddler, not that he doesn't enjoy it! He's just not used to it, you know? You'd have to get him used to it, but once he is used to it... every opportunity to cuddle is taken. If you were in a colder environment, it doesnt matter if you can handle the cold or not, he wraps you in his robe, especially if you are alot smaller than him. It has a very earthy smell, maybe a little minty aswell.
I believe his personal favourite form of cuddling would be when he's reading and you're in sit lap, curled up into his fuzzy chest. He won't mind you end up taking a nap or if you decide to pet his fur, he just likes having you with him. If you have explored the OUAW x reader tag, then you have probably seen this headcannon hundreds of times but he absolutely purs. It's not like loud pur, so it's not super noticeable. I think he would do it without thinking, kind of like when you hum when you do something. If you do that, he definitely loves it.
As for sleeping positions, I think Frost would like god ol fashioned spooning. He would be the big spoon, so that he gets to sleepily groom you. He probably also likes to rub his face on your head and neck aswell, the way cats do when they are rubbing up all on you. If you pet him while you guys are cuddling, he is most definitely going to fall asleep. BUT, I think he always tries to fall asleep after you. He would like to see you're sleeping face, at peace and without worry.
If you have trouble sleeping (me too king, me too 💔), he has solutions for you! Now. The obivous choice is just using magic to help you sleep, but there are many other options! He would love to read to you! Not only does he get to read, he gets to help you sleep! Or he could give you back or head scratches, gently running his claws over your skin (not enough to cut you, don't worry).
If you're cuddling with Gricko, you're cuddling with Hootsie too, they're a package deal too! I believe Gricko would either lay on top of you or your right up next to you. I think he would like to listen to your heartbeat, he would find it calming. He would lay on your chest, he doesn't mind if you wrap your arms around him like an oversized teddy-bear or if you sleep like a starfish. Hootsie will either lay right up next to you, on your legs or just on the end of the bed. On rare occasions she will take your spot on the bed and you and Gricko will have to lay around her because you can't wake her up! She's a growing girl, she needs all the energy she can get!
If he came back to camp or wherever you were all staying and found you asleep, with Hootsie cuddled up in your arms, he would be ready to propose on the spot. You would wake up to both Gricko AND Hootise curled up in arms and wrapped in an oversized blanket. It wouldn't surprise me if you fell asleep alone and ended up with the two of them curled up to you, they just love you so much!!!
At night, when you're all ready for bed- if you have hair/hair long enough to, he would braid it for you so it doesn't get all messed up in your sleep. If you had a skincare routine, he would also help you with that if he could. Though, you might wanna keep Hootsie away from all the nice smelling face creams. Maybe you should try to dry your face off too, you might wake up and find the owl bear licking your face. If you don't, you won't have any face cream left and she will have a tummy ache, and you don't want that!
Torbek is definitely a cuddler. He's so unbelievably touch starved, he definitely takes advantage of any touch he can get. Though, cuddling with him would probably be a little... strange, due to his height and lanky limbs. He would completely wrap himself around you, and completely envelop you in his fur. To anyone else, it would look like the bugbear was just curled up and hugging himself. But they're wrong! He has his wonderful partner with him!!! If you were laying down together, he'd have to lay on his side because... you know, the canisters on his back. Again, he probably wraps himself around you...
Unless. He likes to feel protected, so no matter his or your height, he's gonna try and curl into you. He wants to be spooned!!! You would both lay on your sides, Torbeks head either in the crook of your neck or jammed into your chest with your arms wrapped around his neck and legs around his torso. He would try to bring his legs up aswell, as much as he can atleast so he can tangle them with yours. His arms would definitely be around you, that's for sure. Kind of like a face-to-face embrace.
Though... if you decide to cuddle with Torbek, you might wanna make sure he takes a bath first. Not only is he a stinky guy, it's probably really hard to keep all the fur clean when you are living with the crew- lord knows they get into chaos every three seconds. You could help him though!!! He would probably ask you to help him anyway, not only is it an excuse to be close to you but he gets to get your hands all over him AND he gets clean!!! Three in one! He would be so soft when dry and clean... and also he might become way too fluffy- like a cat after they're blow dried.
I hope you enjoyed!!! This took me a few days to get out, my motivation has been really off and on and it's been so annoying but I finally managed to get this done so I can move onto something else. Thank fuck😭
Summary: Fluffy relationship headcanons about what it would be like to date Torbek from Once Upon A Witchlight, a DnD campaign hosted by Legends of Avantris.
CW: Very mild/extremely vague hint of sh! (Section C—omfort!!)
Word Count: 5.5k.
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A—ctivites: What would they prefer doing with you? What do they like doing?
• Torbek would very much enjoy anything with you, especially if it means any sort of parallel play or hands-on things. As much as Torbek doesn’t mind observing from afar, he wants to feel included too. If you are working on something, he wants to do something too in your vicinity. He may even want to mimic you and what you’re doing depending on what it is. Other times, he’ll loiter around and ask questions on what you’re doing and watch curiously, even if he doesn’t fully understand what’s going on. He may even ask questions about it and ask if he can be taught, or just be included in general.
• Torbek loves anything that includes physically being with you. He wouldn’t be too vocal on if it wasn’t, but it’s what makes him feel the most welcomed and included. Are you playing a board game? He wants to hold something from it for you to feel helpful. Are you crocheting or knitting? He’s a great yarn ball holder! Are you reading? He’d love to be read to, but he’d be happy just with his head in your lap pretending to read those big words with you. He just wants something physical with you, even if there’s no physical touch involved.
B—enevolence: How would they show kindness towards you? What would they do for you?
• Torbek would do subtle things, as well as very noticeable and vocal things! He’d open doors for you, carry you over things, lift you to high places or reach those tall shelves for you. He loves performing physical kindness to you, especially if it makes you feel happy or proud of him. He would 100% take note of little things that you like too, especially if he notices you aren’t yourself completely.
• Torbek will be very vocal about confirmation with you. He wants to tell you that he cares for you and that he’d do anything for you. He’d apologize if he thought he did anything wrong to upset or anger you, but wouldn’t just let it slide either. He’d make up for anything he thinks he did wrong, even if he really didn’t do anything, with physical gestures as labeled above.
C—omfort: How would they go about comforting you? How would they grasp being comforted? How do they handle comfort in general?
• If you are crying, Torbek is there in a heartbeat. He’ll be asking if you’re okay, careful not to hurt you and scoop you up so you can cry into Torbek’s clothes and hide you if you feel embarrassed in any way. If you don’t want to be touched, he’ll sit next to you and talk to you the best he knows how, trying his best to help even if he doesn’t understand the situation. Torbek isn’t the best at saying the right things, and he knows that, but he damn well will try his best for you! And if he can’t think of anything to say, he’ll find the prettiest leaves he can and just start piling them beside you, or in your lap. Pretty leaves make Torbek happy, why wouldn’t they make you feel the same?
• If you were mad, Torbek would have to take a minute to collect himself first. Anger upsets Torbek, it scares him, but he knows how it feels to be alone and angry, and they don’t mix well together (which is pretty ironic for him, isn’t it?). He’d offer things like pillows or branches to throw, or even let you just scream into him if you need it. He’s there to help your through it, he just doesn’t know how to handle anger as a whole. If you are extremely angry, he may have your support from the side-lines, gathering acorns or other environmental things to pile near you for you to find so you know he’s there for you.
• If you are the numb type when upset, Torbek understands. He’s scared with you in those moments, he knows numbness. He’ll try to keep you with him, make sure you’re at least in his sight. Torbek knows numbness can sometimes make people do scary things in order to feel, Torbek’s done it too. Torbek cares for you, and will do anything he can to bring you out of the numbness. Even if he has to lay on you and keep you with him until you relax and calm down on your own.
D—ates: How would they go about dates with you? What are their preferred dates? What would they not like as dates?
• Torbek will try his best to be “clean” for the first date. As in clean, he’d probably spray a whole bottle of spray on himself, comb back his matted and oily hair on his head, and wear not so torn up clothes. He 100% asked Gricko or Gideon to help him frantically to not scare you away.
• Torbek really likes carnival dates! He loves carnivals, and he’d probably take you to the Krew’s if he could! Or if there were others around, those too! He’ll love to just walk around aimlessly places with you and talk and look at shops and other things. Anything in nature and inexpensive is perfect for the bugbear. You want to have a picnic? Awesome, Torbek calls dibs on the pie! You want to go stargazing? Torbek loves the stars! You want to just watch motion pictures? Hell yea, he’s in!
• Torbek wouldn’t like eating in a restaurant as a date, as much as he loves food. It would make him too nervous, on a date with a pretty and cool person in an enclosed food place with a lot of people staring at him? No thank you! He’d tolerate an outside restaurant, but even then he’d still be very anxious. On a date he’d like to only focus on one anxiety, thank you. And that anxiety is to impress you enough for you to like him and hang out with him more!
E—ffort: How much effort would they put into your relationship? How would they show their efforts?
• The real question is what effort DOESN’T he try for the relationship? He really really likes you! He doesn’t want to scare you or upset you with anything, he’d be so upset with himself if he did! He wants to smell better to not scare you off so fast, and he wants to fix being “scary” to people, but he doesn’t know how! He kind of focuses on the wrong things to fix, mainly due to his very low self-esteem and self-confidence. He’d basically try his damndest to change himself as a person if he really wanted to, but of course fail because he literally can’t. Please tell him he can be himself with you, please don’t change!!
• He’d be very vocal about it, without even really meaning to? Just little things like “Torbek wants to be like Mister Gideon for you so you don’t get bored of Torbek. :[ “ without even realizing that’s a bad thing for him to do. I just feel like if Torbek really liked you he’d absentmindedly grow like 10x more self-conscious about himself and would make him put more effort into the wrong things, but he’s trying!
F—ight: How would they go about fights with you? How would they handle them? How would they resolve them if at all?
• If the fights are calm, low leveled arguments just filled with frustration and irritation, Torbek will calmly converse for a solution to the issue. Depending on the topic, Torbek would stand with his side while also vocalize that he isn’t against you or trying to make you feel worse, but he’s healthily standing true to what he believes. On the other hand, Torbek could also very easily just break and agree with you, either to not upset you more or because he genuinely agrees with you later into the argument for some reason. Either way, he’d offer a little gift to show an apology for arguing with you. It will probably be a really pretty leaf or flower.
• If the arguments are yelling or extremely defensive/offensive toned, Torbek doesn’t want to continue. You raise your voice, he’s done, he wants it to stop. He’ll crumble, just go along with the situation to defuse it as quickly as he can. He’ll try to deescalate then scramble away to destress himself. In his eyes, he upset you greatly and he upsets everyone, he messed up again and this time it was with you, how could he forgive himself? He’d probably, unfortunately, avoid you for a while after these kinds of arguments. Not because he’s scared of you, he’s more worried and in the mindset that you still correlate him with the thing you were arguing about and are still mad at him. Eventually he’d leave a leaf or another few gifts for you to find. Otherwise, he’d just avoid eye contact and keep his respective distance until he’s sure you’re not upset with him, whether that be if you go to talk to him about it first or if he suspects it’s been a long enough time frame.
G—entle: How gentle are they with you mentally, physically and emotionally? How do they show these things?
• Oh boy, you’ve never met anyone more gentle than this bugbear. When he wants physical affection he’ll be very careful with where his claws touch. If he picks you up he’s careful to not hurt you, and would definitely try not to touch you oddly in any way (more so out of embarrassment, but also respect). He is already pretty gentle mentally and emotionally, he needs the gentleness himself so he’s going to reflect those things onto you. He’s your cheerleader, as big and hairy as he is, he wants to be nothing but gentle with you.
• If you guys were in combat, he’d try to shield you from attacks that come your way if he’s able to. If you’re injured, he wants to help bandage you up if Gricko would let him, but he’s happy with holding you and carrying you around too. Just in general he’s already super sweet to almost everyone he meets, but when it comes to you he tries to be even more gentle.
H—onesty: How honest are they with you? Do they hide things from you? What do they hide?
• Torbek is awful at keeping secrets anyways, and he feels too guilty hiding things from people. He wouldn’t really have anything important to hide anyways, other than his trauma, and he’d be very vocal about not wanting to talk about it. He’d tell you everything that he remembers if he could, unless someone in the Krew told him not to say it then he’d start out saying it then slip and go something like “oops- Torbek almost said something he wasn’t supposed to.. sorry..” and while he doesn’t like keeping secrets, and is just awful at it, he tries his best because he cares about all of you very much.
• If you ask Torbek a question, he’d try to think if he’d know anything. If he can’t, he’d go ask Kremy or Frost for you (even if you already did) because they’re the smartest guys he knows! You have nothing to fear with this guy, if you think he’s cheating he’s probably just rolling in the mud tbh.
I—Love You: How would the first “I Love You” come from them? Would they say it first? How would they react when you tell them that you love them?
• Torbek would wait a pretty decent amount of time, maybe a few months, at most 4 months but as soon at 2. He really cares about you, and he’s scared that if he says “I love you” first you’ll be scared off. It would be a slip up too, he wouldn’t be thinking about it at all after being so anxiously carefully not to say it. You guys would just be hanging out and then you guys would have to part ways and Torbek would just “Torbek loves you! Bye! …wait…” He’d be a little scared at your response after that and would try to take it back and then realize taking back an “i love you” is probably a bad thing and just kind of spiral a little worried you’d leave, so please reassure the big guy.💀
• If you ended up telling him you loved him first, he’d cautiously say he’d love you back afterwards, still worried you’d leave. But for the very first time you told him you love him, the guy takes a second and then his face will light up and his ears will perk up a bit more. Ask you “really??” and get all excited and happy. You love Torbek!!! No one has ever said that to him!!! It’s really important to him, it’s a very sacred thing in general for him. “I love you” is the most promising indirect promise to him in his life time, to him it means that you trust and care for him enough to stay with him for a very long time. It immediately just makes him fall for you more.
J—ealousy: How would they express their jealousy? How would they handle their jealousy? How would they approach you with it?
• Torbek only really gets jealous when it comes to you for 3 things. All of which he’d respond to relatively similarly, though depending on the situation differently. He’s a very subtle jealous type for the most part, more so just worried that you’re going to leave. He in general will be very cautious of situations, and when jealousy is in the mix he’s a little more heavy on his feet.
• If someone flirts with you while Torbek is nearby or if Torbek hears, he’ll at first kind of just observe. But he’d very clearly be watching how you react to the situation the entire time and try to read your facial expressions about the situation. He’d mainly be playing by ear, ready to hop in if you wanted him to. However, in the back of his mind, he’s worried you’re going to go with this person instead of Torbek and—oh my gosh! Say the L word with them!! But he also trusts you and hopes you’d stay with Torbek. It was also depends on how the person is flirting with you and if Torbek is drunk/tipsy or not.
• If the person is being respectful with flirting, he’ll let you handle it unless you give him the look to help, which he’d happily oblige and just lay his head on you and nuzzle into you. If the person is persistent with you when you’re obviously uncomfortable, Torbek will place a hand on the person’s shoulder and be like “erm.. that’s Torbek’s partner.. so.. no thank you” and then do the same thing as the last one with you. If the person was very overbearing he’d step in immediately and go some like “Torbek thinks that isn’t very nice, (prn) doesn’t like that.. Torbek and {y/n} are together.. so Torbek would appreciate if you didn’t do that.” Now, if he’s drunk/tipsy, he’s going to be a lot more physical and a little more territorial. If he was under the influence with the first two options, he’d just walk over when he sees it happening and smoosh his face into your neck and wrap his large slender arms around you and watch the person with a little glare you can’t see and let out little snarls and huffs of acknowledgement of the situation. If it was the last option while drunk/tipsy, he’d literally just pick the person up from behind and carry them off and toss them somewhere then come back and snuggle with you.
• The second thing is if you seem to be hanging out more with other people than him. He’ll be a little jealous with the fact that you are more engulfed by them than him. He’d try to squeeze into the conversation anxiously to try to be involved. If you told him to go, he’d reluctantly do so. If you’d let him, he’d also want to lean on you during these times as a subtle way to show the others that Torbek’s attention is being deprived in some way, but he wouldn’t even realize he’s doing it. Afterwards, if you bring it up, he’d talk to you about it and how it made him feel.
• The last thing that would make Torbek jealous is if someone gives you a better gift than he did, or just a better service towards you in general. He wants to be the best at it for you!! They can’t just do that, he’s the boyfriend! It’s his job to be the best for you! >:[ So he’d try to one-up them in some way on the service.
K—iss: How would they like to kiss? What is their “style?” How do they react to kisses? How do they treat kisses?
• God, he loves kisses. “Torbek can do it.. for a kiss.. (insert the autism looking up image, but in his case, looking down). “Can Torbek get a kiss as a treat?” “Torbek feels deprived of kisses.” “Torbek wants kisses..” He loves being kissed by his partner! Anytime and anywhere! He wants those kisses on his cheek, his forehead, his hands, his tubes, his injuries, his lips!! He would die happy if you kiss attacked him. It’s what he lives for. If you kiss his lips he’s smitten, you’ve 100% casted Charm on him.
• When he kisses back, at first you have to teach him.. because at first he licks you. He uses licking as a way to do it for the first part of the relationship, but after he gets the hang of lips-only.. it’s still as slobbery for a while. You’d have to wipe your lips immediately after and he’d be so horrified because he didn’t realize he was still so slobbery after he wiped his lips beforehand. He’d get better as time goes on, and it would be only 40% slobber and 60% gentle lips, which is the best you’re going to get from him. But he wants those long lasting kisses the most, pretty please with cherries on top. Those are his favorite with you.
• Kisses are also very important for Torbek. They’re very sacred to him, and kisses mean you’ve made a commitment to him that no one else has. He’s attached to you like sticky slime in a fuzzy carpet, you don’t have a choice.
L—ove Language: What is their preferred love language with you? What love languages would work best with them?
• Physical touch and gift giving 110%. He wants to give you everything he has that makes him think of you. He wants you to have all of those pretty leaves and flowers and trinkets. He wants you to have all of the pretty jewelry even if he knows you don’t wear any. If he likes it and thinks it’s pretty it’s automatically pocketed for you. Physical touch is also a huge thing for him, and you’re full of it! He wants to cuddle at the end of the night, he wants to sit next to you any chance he can, he wants to sniff you too. If you lay down for the night and let him just curl around you in a ball and hide you away, he’s alive! And sometimes he wants to be the one who hides away.. as big as he is.. and wants to be the little spoon. He’ll curl up as small as he can just for that to happen.
• He’d prefer someone who had physical touch as a love language too. He knows he can be clingy and starved of affection, so having someone who loves those things is perfect for him! He’d also love gifts, but he’d be somewhat nervous about it too, wanting to give you gifts in return for the gift. He probably wouldn’t really actively notice acts of service, but he’d 100% go like “awww, Torbek appreciates your help, but Torbek doesn’t mind doing it himself! :D “ and then just do it himself unless you force him to sit like a puppy in training.
M—emories: What memories would they cherish with you the most? How well would they remember things about you?
• If he could, he’d remember every single detail about you and every single event with you. Alas, he can’t no matter how hard he tries to. However, the moments that mean the most to him emotionally are the top of his list to think about and replay in his head, milestones. First kiss, first time you let Torbek ‘groom’ you (aka lick attack you), first time you go on a date, those things. While he might not be able to remember every single detail about those events, what he remembers the most is how you made him feel in those moments. He wants to stop that moment in time and replay them over and over with you.
• He may remember some major minor things as well, like your favorite color, food, texture, scent, and more when it comes to gift giving. He wants to remember those things to keep something with him that reminds him of you, and he want to give you gifts that he knows you will enjoy in some aspect.
N—icknames: What type of nicknames would they call you? How would they treat the nicknames you give them? How important are nicknames to them?
• Torbek in all honesty would be the guy you think would give the really cringy petnames, but to be honest he has no idea how to properly give one. He’d ask Gideon for help with it, not wanting to come off as weird with his names. He’d be on the more mellow side of nicknames, going for the safe options like “honey” or “baby” for the most part. But he’d also experiment with some options, going into the “danger zone” as he’d think. He’d try something like “flower” or maybe “dove” (Gricko would suggest that).
• Torbek would be relatively cautious about how often he uses them, he doesn’t want them to be an everyday thing to water it down, but he doesn’t want to go too long without it. He’ll kind of just say it when he feels like it’s a romantic enough of a moment? He just doesn’t want to make you run off with him indirectly being annoying with it or making you uncomfortable.
• Now if you give Torbek a nickname? He’s smitten (again) and wants to melt for you. You care about him enough to give him his own nickname? He’s ESTATIC!! He’ll treasure it forever and designate it as yours only, he would from then on feel uncomfortable if anyone tried to call him by that name. He is happy with anything you give him, unless it’s just insulting.
O—bviousness: How obvious was it for you to notice they liked you? How obvious is it now for other people know if you’re together or not?
• Torbek didn’t necessarily hide it, and it’s not like he’s trying either. He’d make comments like “well Torbek thinks {y/n} is attractive” or “Torbek thinks you’re very pretty/handsome” and then make little hushed comments about wishing to be hugged by you or wanting to cuddle. He’s never really thought that he had to hide his admiration for people, and you’re no exception. The only other person he compliments about physical appearance is Gideon, but it’s platonic. He really thinks all of his friends are attractive in their own ways, but only platonically and as a friend. For you, it’s different he could feel that growing from the beginning. He wants romance from you, and he just.. doesn’t hide that he does.
• Literally everyone knew he liked you, and they knew the compliments and comments towards you weren’t like the ones he gave them. They noticed he was a lot more nervous giving compliments to you in comparison to themselves. They’d tease him about it out of earshot of you. But they’d really just be encouraging him to make a move if you hadn’t already.
P—ersistance: How persistent are they with the relationship? Are they proactive in the relationship to keep it fueling?
• He’s always absentmindedly trying to keep the relationship going, more so from fear of abandonment, but nonetheless he’s trying. He’ll do anything you ask, take some initiative some times (even if you kind of wished he didn’t depending on the task), and keeping your guys’ love strong.
• He’s very empathetic, even if he can’t catch the cues. If he thinks the relationship is slipping, he’s going to do something! Even if he has to ask others for advice, he’s too worried to let you slip too far away.
Q—uest: If you were being challenged in the relationship, how would they take it? How would they work through it with you?
• If you guys were clashing heads a lot, Torbek would try to ask for advice on what can be done. He doesn’t want to spend so much time with the person he cares so much about just arguing all of the time. He’s going to try to talk about it in some way, offering a gift first to get the conversation going. He doesn’t like rocky roads in relationships, mainly because he believes they are all his fault or because he just doesn’t like tension in general.
R—espect: How much respect do they show you through the relationship? How do you show it? What does respect mean to them from you?
• So much respect!! He’s always willing to open pickle jars for you, open doors, carry stuff for you or even carry you! He refuses to touch you other than the middle, shoulders and hands unless you say he can or if it’s a complete accident. He respects your boundaries when you vocalize them, and he’ll do his best to abide by each and every one.
• Respect is pretty important for him to abide by, but he hasn’t really come to terms with the fact that he deserves respect too. He will vocalize if someone is mean or rude to him but that’s it, he doesn’t even really respect himself to be fair.
S—afe: What would they do to ensure your safety with them? What would they do to make sure you feel safe with them as a person?
• Torbek would make sure you’re safe in and out of combat, making sure you’re not too close to the edge of a cliff and make sure no enemies target you easily. He might not be able to get you every time, but he’ll damn sure try! He’ll make sure he can do what he can for you, just give him the word.
• If the Witchlight starts to overtake him, his first instinct is to get as far away from you as possible while he still can. He doesn’t want to accidentally hurt you because of it, and he’ll isolate himself to prevent it.
• When sleeping out on your travels, he’ll keep an ear open and keen to the environment around you all. If something sounds odd or concerning, he’s up in an instant in order to hopefully catch what it was. He just doesn’t want to risk it.
T—rust: Do they trust you in the relationship? Do they feel nervous or completely relaxed in the relationship?
• God, what doesn’t he trust you with? You say you love Torbek!! Torbek trusts you wholeheartedly and more!! He never has in the back of his mind you might cheat, he never doubts your responses and explanations to anything! You could tell him dolphins weren’t real and he’d be like “Torbek didn’t know that.. okay!!” And go on his merry way without a second thought? This is a dangerous power you have over him, and while he trusts you, there is a limit. He’s not an imbecile.
• If you over step this dangerous vulnerability of trust with him, he’s going to become rougher around the edges. Slowly, he’ll become more aware and doubt your claims about things as a whole, even if you’re telling the truth. It might take like 6 fuck ups in your part, but he’ll get there. And the main things that could get him like that are if you abruptly leave him without warning and come back, if you break-up with him and then come back a while later for him, and if you try to seclude him from his friends. Otherwise, he trusts you with his heart and soul as long as you don’t play with them.
U—topia: What is their perfect dream/future like and where do you play a part in it?
• Torbek’s dream is to travel with the crew for the rest of his life, and he wants you there with him. All of his favorite people together? That’s his dream come true. He wants to marry you, or just romantically be with you until the end even if you don’t necessarily marry. I don’t think he’d really desire kids in anyway, so it would be out of the question. He just wants you to be happy with him.
V—alue: How much do they value the relationship? How important is it to them?
• It’s the most important thing to him as a whole, he absolutely desires your relationship after being with you officially. He would do what he can to help the situation between you both. He can’t imagine being without you in the relationship after so much time with you.
W—ish: What is something they wish could happen when it comes to your relationship? Why?
• He wants to travel with his friends, and you, whether it be adventuring or having another carnival, for the rest of his life. He kind of likes having the unexpected hit him when it’s not scary, and he wants to share those experiences with you if all people.
• He would like to be with you until the end, married or not. While marriage is what would be expected, he honestly wouldn’t mind you guys decided not to marry and just date for the rest of your lives. I don’t think he’d like to have kids though, as cute as he’d think they were, he’d also be kind of scared of raising a tiny little thing like that.
X—tra: Freebie!
• I know everything in this list makes Torbek sounds like an overly anxious self-hating bugbear, but that’s not the case most of the time. Yes, he is anxious and doesn’t have a high sense of self esteem, he’s functioning. He can make his little perverted jokes here and there, flirt to the best of his abilities, and be your average boy loser./pos But possibly his favorite thing to do with you is annoy you a good healthy amount to keep you on your toes, to tell you he’s not going to 100% depend on you emotionally or mentally. He can handle himself. How does he express it? Pure purposeful stupidness.
• He’ll joke about just about anything with you! Poke you gently, elbow you while chuckling to himself, point at something random and go “look it’s you! :D” just for the fuck of it. He might be a dumbass, but a healthy amount of dumbass. He likes using that to advantage because he knows you like it to a degree.
• He feels comfortable “letting his stupid loose” as Kremy would say half jokingly. Torbek is a more than enough functioning boy failure and he kind of likes being that way for you sometimes.
Y—earning: How do they react to you being gone? How do they cope with being away from you? How would they treat you when you come back?
• The most he can handle away from you is a single day, even though he’d start complaining and whining just hours in. He’s worried you’re leaving, that you’re in danger, or you’re lost. He’s sure you can handle yourself.. but you can never be too sure. He’s like a sad puppy.
• When you’re back, he’s all over you. He’s yipping and picking you up happily. He wants to know every detail of what happened, curious but also worried. He wants to make sure you’re okay, mentally, emotionally, and physically. He just wants to be by your side almost every hour he can.
Z—eal: What would they do to the extent of your relationship? Is there anything they would sacrifice the relationship for?
• He would do anything he can to keep the relationship alive. He fight for you, shield you with himself, lay with you, anything at all. The only thing he wouldn’t do for you is hurt or disrespect his friends. He loved them very much, they’re his family in his eyes! And while you are the love of his life, and also family to him due to that, if he had to choose between you and the crew, it’s a hard pick for him.
• He will do what he can to keep this relationship, even if it starts to make some things a little hard. You are very important to him, and anything that is important to him he will do what he can for.
Request - Can I have some relationship headcanons for Torbek from OUAW?👉👈
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- Oh Torbek light of your life, sticks to your side like tape to itself
- This bugbear refuses to be out of arms length if he can help it (He just loves you a lottt)
- Will totally pick you up and carry you if he sees you’re tired
- Will reach things high up for you cause he’s a tall dude even if you don’t ask he’s just like “Oh let Torbek get it, Torbek doesn’t want you to fall.”
- LIKE HE'S TRYING HIS BEST
- He will remember every date you guys go on like it’s a special drawer in his mind palace dedicated to all things you
- Torbek has a habit of just walking up and standing behind you if he doesn’t like who you’re talking to
- You need to buy a new bed, he’s a tall fella he needs the room there’s no working around it
- Has a hissy fit if you’re not around for a while or when the group splits up and you end up in a different pairing then him
- Bro basically invented chivalry like he holds every door, carries you over every puddle, and would literally sword-fight someone for you
- Will all the way just lean his head down and wait for you to give him a kiss of any kind (an instant way to get him to smile)
