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NOW HEAR ME OUT SAM'S GOT A TASTE

they're both devious little fella, they're both confident and flirtatious until it's a person they really like. they’ll flirt for fun, with confidence and sass — but the second it’s someone they actually care about? cue the emotional short-circuit. gabriel goes from cocky to lowkey protective and emotionally constipated. andy gets all nervous and sweet, like “uhh, do you maybe want to... come look at my van?”

both reject the roles imposed on them by powerful systems.

both have major “mischief energy.” smart, sneaky, and absolutely know how to work a situation in their favor — they’re the kind of guys who could talk their way out of a parking ticket with a grin.

they’re the “laid-back, goofy dude” archetype. gabriel’s pulling sitcom-level pranks; andy’s living in a van, vibing with his bong. but under the surface? major emotional baggage. both are running from massive responsibilities or pasts that hurt. they just wear it well — until they don’t.

when they care about someone, they really care. gabriel literally dies (twice) trying to do the right thing. andy tries to save people even when it means pushing himself too far. they’re the “you hurt them, you deal with me” type — just with jokes and smirks as armor.

both give off “I live alone and like it” energy but they actually crave connection. they just don’t trust easily, and once burned, they stay wary.