1. They both really love their size difference. Annette feels like she's got a bulwark around her and, for Richter, it really scratches his protective itch. He loves being big enough to curl around Annette.

2. Neither of them are into having a lot friends. They like to keep their circle small. They've got lots of people they're friendly with, but only a few friends.

3. People are surprised if they see one without the other. Typically they're attached at the hip.

4. They love getting each other little treats. Nothing fancy or expensive. Just like. Candy bars, a slice of cake, a book you mentioned wanting. Things like that. They do a lot of little silly loving things just because it delights their lover.

1. Richter always wants to be in some kind of physical contact with Annette. Even if it's as small as holding pinkies. He also trails her from room to room when they're at home.

2. Annette is borderline hyper independent, but she likes asking Richter to do certain things just because, for some reason, it makes her feel wanted. There's something about your lover being totally willing to take care of those little things for no other reason than that they love you.

3. They both sometimes struggle with insomnia. They have a little joke about hoping their sleepless nights sync up.

4. They get really squirrelly if they spend too much time apart.

I guess it's striking because so often black female characters are pushed aside or the writers/creators sort of hedge around things to appease fandom. Or they'll make her the expendable black girlfriend. It's refreshing to see Annette treated as a woman deserving of love and protection.

1. Richter is a very doting partner. Super attentive and gentle with Annette. I think Annette reciprocates fully, but her Cup of Love fills faster than his so she requires more time to herself.

2. For all the ways Richter handles Annette with a soft touch, he's actually quite dominant in bed. Not necessarily in a D/s way, but he definitely takes charge. They both prefer missionary. Richter likes pressing her into the mattress, Annette likes his weight on her and they both like seeing each other's faces during sex

3. They make each other laugh a lot and have taken on aspects of each other's senses of humor.

4. Sometimes Annette skinny dips.