Dominicatale

A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

Once Mr. Puzzles begins to view you as an equal, and especially as someone close to him, you'll immediately see his attitude change, especially when compared to other residents of the Mushroom Kingdom, and especially the SMG4 crew. He'll become attached to you and enjoy your company, and his expressions of affection can be quite specific. The main indicator will be that he'll begin to spend more time with you, as well as discussing various topics that concern him, especially his new shows. In short, he'll simply begin to respect you and see you as someone who can understand his unique vision.

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

Friendship will likely be the peak of your relationship with him. After all, he's not quite capable of experiencing romantic feelings; simple affection is already difficult for him after years of loneliness. Still, he'll try to spend his free time in your company and share everything that's on his mind, so be prepared to listen to hour-long rants about low-quality media these days or interesting facts about film and cinema. Also, be prepared for hour-long marathons of his favorite movies, where he gets his inspiration from, while listening to his comments on any new flaws he's noticed this time around. Oh, and let's not forget his favorite topic of conversation: criticism of SMG4 and everything else he does. In friendship, he'll show himself to be a more cheerful man; after all, he's finally found someone who irritates him the least, and genuinely wants to see real art. But be prepared for him to be picky if you like memes or generally things he dislikes. The rest of the time, he'll likely be expecting you to participate in the filming of his new shows, as well as his plans to eliminate the SMG4 team. Friendship with him is rather chaotic and can sometimes be quite difficult given his terrible psyche.

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

He's not the type to generally enjoy being touched, but he will actively pat you on the shoulder, back, and head, and will also grab you and pull you around without a second thought. Puzzles doesn't know how to show physical affection, and most of these interactions will be quite awkward. Especially if you try it. Without warning, at best, he'll give you an irritated look and tell you to get off him; at worst, he'll simply push you aside. If he notices you want to cuddle up to him, he'll be in a good mood, roll his eyes, and playfully allow you to do so.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

Puzzles isn't the kind of person accustomed to the comforts of home; he literally lives in his studio, where he also works. So this will be quite a long process for him, especially after the comfort of his TV dimension in his head. Speaking of everyday life, Mr. Puzzles doesn't like cleaning and especially doesn't like it when someone rummages through his "creative mess." At first glance, his place may seem littered with old tapes and equipment, but surprisingly, he quickly finds everything "in its place." When it comes to cooking, he immediately starts acting like a chef from some show (after all, those numerous cooking episodes haven't been in vain) but he won't have anything to cook these dishes from, since his refrigerator has long been a prop. After all, a creature made of iron and wires doesn't need food, so be prepared to buy the necessary ingredients yourself, much less ask him to cook for you; at times, he can be painfully grumpy. He only cooks his masterpieces when the mood takes him.

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

Either never, or if something so terrible happens between you that it changes his mind completely. If everything was fine between you for Puzzles, but you decide to stop communicating with him, it will be incredibly difficult, and you won't be able to get rid of him for a long time: constant emails, calls asking if you've changed your mind, manipulation, and ultimately stalking. Until he's completely convinced you're abandoning him, he won't leave. If something bad happens between you, Mr. Puzzles will immediately try to get rid of you, even though you were friends. At that moment, something will suddenly click in his head, and he'll start hating you as much as SMG4.

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

He doesn't see the point. Mr. Puzzles wouldn't consider marriage until you told him, and even then, he'd probably laugh at the idea. As much as he loves to put on a grand show, a wedding ceremony was never part of his plans. After all, he doesn't need official papers to prove you're together, and if you do, the rings on his finger and yours are enough.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Not quite, neither physically nor mentally. Mr. Puzzles doesn't know how to behave properly in such a close relationship, so what he considers normal for himself can harm you in one way or another, especially given his problems with irritability and anger. Although he won't take it out entirely on you, there will still be a residue, either from his rude actions or harsh words. Even if he tries to keep himself under control, the rest of the time, he tries to respect your boundaries and be as gentle with you as his ego will allow him to be.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

Again, Mr. Puzzles isn't a fan of physical contact, so hugs from him are a rare and rather luxurious treat. The hugs themselves are rather awkward and clumsy on his part; he'll simply wrap his long, thin arms around you, and if you try to hug him while you're sad, he'll pat you on the back and stare at the wall, most likely leaning his head against yours.

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

Rarely, terribly rarely, and terribly late. His actions speak louder than his words.

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

Puzzles is incredibly jealous and possessive, often showing his displeasure when you spend time with someone else, especially the SMG4 crew. To demonstrate his jealousy, he'll throw comments like, "I see you're having a great time with them. They must be much better at entertaining than me?" with as much sarcasm as he can muster, after which he'll change the subject and begin to steal the show. In more extreme displays of jealousy, he'll start a fight and try to convince you that no one cares about you except him and that he's the only worthy companion in the Mushroom Kingdom, as usual resorting to the only solution life has taught him: manipulation. He clearly needs lessons in how to express his jealousy in a healthier way.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

Again, he's not a fan of physical contact. But if you really want to kiss him, be prepared to feel the texture of warm glass against your skin. He rarely tries to kiss you, and that only happens when he's in a particularly good mood; the rest of the time, he's not eager. He prefers to press his screen against your head or face, but he only accepts air kisses. The screen is a big no-no; he doesn't like his face getting dirty and having to clean it repeatedly, so it's best to kiss him on the side of his TV head.

L = Little ones (How are they around children?)

Mr. Puzzles would be terrible with children. He sometimes struggles with adults and can easily start yelling at them if they anger him, but with children, this would happen MUCH sooner. They would really get on his nerves and he would complain about how loud and annoying they were. However, he could tolerate quieter children, although even then, he wouldn't want to be around them. So, yeah, leaving children with him is a bad idea.

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

Mr. Puzzles gets up much earlier than you, and you'll likely find him either filming another show or out of the studio on his own errands. He's not particularly fond of leaving notes about where he is or how to find him. He does this either when he doesn't want to wake you but needs you on set, or he'll simply wake you up himself.

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)

Puzzles doesn't need sleep, but despite this, he still retains the human habit of resting at night, so he'll spend his time in his own TV dimension. So, most often, you'll fall asleep next to his head, which is either occupied by static that helps you fall asleep, or simply by watching a switched-off screen. But if you can't sleep, he'll be quite irritated if you tear him away from the channel where he was relaxing in the sun just moments ago. On other occasions, when inspiration and desire are at their peak, he'll spend the night working.

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

Mr. Puzzles has always been known to tell you his sad backstory in the most catchy song you've ever heard, so yes, the first thing you learn about him is his lonely, friendless childhood, which led to his TV addiction. But despite this, he prefers to keep other details about himself under wraps. After all, you already know his origin, and the rest you'll learn as you interact with him. So he'll be able to reveal deeper traumas and feelings once he's confident he can trust you, and even then, don't be sure he's told you everything. Some things will go with him to the grave.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

Very easy. Mr. Puzzles has never been known for his nerves of steel, so he's quite easily irritated, especially when things don't go his way, and he'll openly show it. If he gets really pissed off, he'll likely just lock himself in his office and start trashing it, yelling all the while. He doesn't often try to lash out at you, but he's certainly capable of raising his voice or giving you an angry glare. Puzzles tends to take out his anger on other people or his own things.

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)

He remembers absolutely everything about you and likely already knew all the information he needed before you met - after all, let's not forget his stalker problem. Even as your friendship progresses, Puzzles will continue to memorize all sorts of important details about you, but whether he'll use this knowledge for good or ill is something only he knows.

R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

The moment he found out about you. The moment you became friends.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Mr. Puzzles can be terribly overprotective at times. If he's already set his sights on you, let alone made plans involving you, or simply values you, he'll do everything in his power to avoid any traumatic events (be they physical or mental). Afterwards, he'll boast for a long time, telling you how he's saved your life more than once. However, he might be hesitant to sacrifice his own life for yours. Puzzles, on the other hand, is used to relying only on himself, but if you try to protect him, it'll naturally only flatter him.

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

A lot. Thanks to the vast database he's managed to collect on you, every encounter or gift from him will either be meaningful or just what you need. He'll even curate a selection of movies you're sure to love. In short, he's very attentive to such details, especially if they make you smile, and as always, he expects the same in return.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

Oh, he has an awful lot of bad habits, from those caused by his mental problems to smoking. It's hard to deal with someone who suffers from narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, depression, and a desire to change the world to suit his own tastes, all the while harming those he's never met. Not to mention his anger issues and irritability, which makes it clear why he was alone and friendless for so long.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

Mr. Puzzles wants to look good under any circumstances, so yes, he's quite particular about his current appearance and won't hesitate to wipe his screen five times if he sees a speck of dust. As for his clothes? Always that recognizable designer, one-of-a-kind outfit of the old-fashioned TV host.

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

At first, Mr. Puzzles will deny that you mean anything to him at all, because before you, he felt quite complete. But still, the thought of you leaving him and leaving him alone makes him doubt. Still, he can't deny that his life won't be the same for long without you; your presence has changed so much, and sometimes he himself doesn't know whether that's a good thing or a bad thing.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

I think Mr. Puzzles is the Aroace King.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)

Actually, a lot. Puzzles has always had incredibly high standards for others, and naturally, he'll expect you to live up to them. He's generally quite biased, specifically when it comes to appearance (he's quite the lookist, after all) and what you do in general. But the biggest problem for him is if you actively use memes and build your entire life around them.

Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habits of theirs?)