Jordan Li —

⌞ Is always looking out for you. Jordan doesn't trust so much as 10% of the student population at Godolkin. Whenever they aren't busy they trail after you like you're paying them to be your bodyguard. It's what comes naturally to them. The easiest way for them to show they care without having to open their mouth and say the words. "I've got you." is safer to say than I love you. ⌝

⌞ Carries your bags for you. Any bags. All bags. If your hands are full they won't be for long. Sometimes you just hold things in your arms in the hopes it makes Jordan sense something has gone terribly wrong and come running. You're starting to think they have you bugged because the amount of times this actually seems to summon them is scary. ⌝

Nancy Downs —

⌞ She's not much of a hand-holder but when you're in a crowd her hand gravitates to your lower back or hip, cinching you in close and shooting people nasty looks — or curses, she's unfortunately not above doling out curses — if they bump into you. ⌝

⌞ If Nancy notices your shoe is untied she rolls her eyes but drops to one knee, smacking your calf until you prop your shoe onto her thigh so she can tie it for you. She stands back up with, "You're such a ditz." She can only be so sweet. A girl has to maintain her reputation. ⌝

Jennifer Check —

⌞ Picks out your outfits. She has superb taste, and yes, she thinks it's better than yours. It's far easier to go along with whatever outfit Jennifer laid out for you the night before than to try to go rogue (express a sense of autonomy as a grown adult). The only reward waiting for you down that road is an argument. "Oh, so you think I dress like shit?" No winning that one. Besides, she enjoys subtle couple outfits. Not one-for-one matching sets but looks that are complimentary when you're standing side by side. It makes her feel close to you… and it's like putting a collar around your neck: Property of Jennifer Check. Don't touch! ⌝

Victoria Neuman —

⌞ Speaks for you in situations that she knows you have trouble navigating. Why wouldn't she? Communication is part of her job as politician. It comes easy to her. ⌝

⌞ Even before you were dating she would pull out the chair closest to her during anything a silent but unsubtle demand for you to always be within reach. She never wastes the distance either. When you were just friends she'd smack your arm during a bout of laughter or touch your hand to get your attention during conversations with multiple people. Now, her hand often falls beneath tables to grip your thigh or knee. It grounds her to be touching you. You're practically a stress ball that she hauls around to state dinners so she doesn't kill everyone within eyesight. ⌝

⌞ Walks on the part of the sidewalk closest to the street. Just a small precaution. People drive crazy and she's invincible. You aren't. She'd rather have a blown cover than see you get hurt, or worse — lose you. Paranoid? A little. But she's seen too much to be any different. ⌝

Ginger Fitzgerald —

⌞ When you're sitting down sometimes she likes to just stand next to your chair and place her hand on the back of your neck. This is absolutely a wolf thing. If you could heal as fast as she can she'd be keener on sinking her teeth into the side of your neck to give herself the sense of security that you're hers and you know it and revel in the reality of that to the same extent she does. But you can't heal that fast so — hand on the back of your neck. ⌝

⌞ If you're talking and someone cuts you off Ginger interrupts the other person with a tone so evil it could curdle milk, "Fuck me. Are you deaf or just stupid? They weren't done talking." You appreciate the sentiment. However, this has turned many perfectly normal social interactions in to cold wars. ⌝

Patricia (Split) —

⌞ Pats her lap when she wants you to sit down. No words. You're a perfectly intelligent creature capable of interpreting what she wants, and what Patricia always wants is for you be within arms reach. Feeling you go limp when she coaxes you to lean into her totally is one of life's most darling pleasures. ⌝

⌞ Clucks her tongue when she catches you neglecting a proper sleep schedule. "Sleep deprivation has an accumulative effect, ducky. Must we hasten the inevitable decline of the body?" At first she merely sweeps you away to bed, assuming the trouble starts and ends with the inability to move to the appropriate area at the appropriate time. Then comes setting a time limit on the various activities you like to do instead of sleeping like reading or scrolling through your phone. She isn't above wearing you out to the point of exhaustion, either. If all the above fails she'll begin giving you a cup of chamomile tea every night. The tea is drugged. Drastic circumstances require drastic measures, and your health is no laughing matter. ⌝

Apple (Forbidden Fruits) —

⌞ Maintains eye contact during your conversations at all costs. How else will you know she's being an active listener if your eyes aren't locked together, huh? If she could be pupil to pupil and eyelash to eyelash without freaking you out she would. She doesn't let you drift either. If you duck your head Apple ducks hers too. When you look away she tucks her fingers under your chin — anything to keep you trapped in her orbit. ⌝

⌞ Keeps your life on a tight schedule (and leash). You'll start having trouble remembering things for yourself because Apple is always doing it for you. Doctor's appointments, shifts at work, assignment due dates — let her take on all that mental load. Isn't it easier? Don't you feel taken care of? "You were never any good at organization anyway, babes." ⌝

A/N: Don't mind me I'm experimenting with formatting. It's been awhile since we did the ladies, so long — in fact — that I have thrown in a new one. How are we liking the first glimpse of Apple?

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