Always Falling For Side Characters

ACOTAR

Azriel x OC

Lost Without Shadows (formerly A Court of Blue and Gold )- Complete

Crescent City

Tristan Flynn x OC

The Rebellious Lordling and The Reluctant Princess - Ongoing

T3 “Precise Speaker” Speak words Compose complex sentences Attend to proper grammar and word usages Listen to other people’s words

--Source of description: https://medium.com/@jungian.typologic/the-brain-region-activations-5e83e6dfebbe

The T3 region above the left ear is probably underutilized by INFJs. T3 handles words (yours and others'); it is used when performing tasks done by speaking.

It is suggested that If you talk to yourself while "thinking (solving math problems, etc), you are likely using this region". INFJs are probably in the category of "people don’t use this region much, but instead may think in symbols, pictures, etc."

INFJs rarely talk to themselves out loud while thinking; they tend to do most of their thinking in their head. In fact, speech accompanying thoughts in real time is rather difficult for INFJs relative to other types.

INFJs are highly visual and words tend to come secondary to images. They are not particularly quick and articulate with their spoken words.

Composing complex sentences and attending to proper grammar and word usages may be easier for INFJs in the written form, where they have more time to think about these aspects of language.

In MBTI terms, if you think about people who have a great capacity to speak at length in complex sentences or grammatically correct paragraphs with excellent word choices, these types generally have high extroverted thinking (Te).

SJM was going to pair Azriel with Mor, but she abandoned the idea because people were complaining about a lack of representation in the books. So, Mor is LGBTQ+ and will likely end up with Emerie.

She created Gwyn for ACOSF but altered the plot so that Azriel has known her since ACOMAF; Azriel feels the "Spark", which SJM has stated is essential for her couples, and even hears a "silent song" that his shadows respond to when he moves away from her, another element she uses for her "endgame" couples, introduced in the very first book Gwyn appeared in.

Finally, SJM had already stated that Elucien would have a journey of tension, healing, and growth together; that the couple surprised her; that they are happiest in nature; and she has even described what a modern date between them would look like.

The other side tries to claim that Elucien is a mistake of nature, whereas SJM merely stated that Elain wonders IF is a mistake of nature; furthermore, they cite Rhysand’s parents as an example, a comparison that has absolutely nothing to do with Lucien and Elain, given that he is the mate who has most respected his partner's personal space.

Especially because, for a story to feature a plot combining tension, healing and growth, it HAS to include that tension, skipping that stage isn't an option. This is especially true after the "enemies-to-lovers" and "slow-burn" tropes leaked a while ago.

SJM has stated that her "endgame" couples MUST have that spark between them, something Elriel never had this or 💖🎶💖 across five books. Elucien met at the very end of Acomaf, and Elain showed that spark the moment she saw Lucien again at the start of Acowar. Gwynriel had that spark in the very first book she appeared in; SJM handed it to us on a silver platter before we even had time to ask for that pairing.

So that’s it. Emorie (probably), Elucien, and Gwynriel. Three couples, since SJM really seems to like the number three, right? And in the end Az wasn't even that wrong about "3 brothers for 3 sisters."

Azriel, Cassian and Mor for Gwyn, Nesta, and Emerie.

Gwyn shows up and they’re like: Mommy??

any time someone is in any kind of crisis or upheaval, offer to feed them. tell them they don't have to choose what it is if they can't make decisions, just ask about allergies and preferences and tell them you're just gonna make food happen at their house.

friend having a baby? delivery gift certificate to order food to the hospital after the kid shows up.

someone's relative passes away? offer to make them dinner.

buddy gets laid off? ask if you can order them lunch.

pal stuck in a depressive episode? offer to drive them to fucking mcdonalds, if that's what they want.

people in crisis are tired and sad and angry and the last thing most of them are doing is thinking about feeding themselves. so if you have the ability or time or money, providing that is always, always a good move.