lyon's miracle ☾

Lyon smiles more whenever Drifter's around, whether he knows it or not. Mostly, it's just a subtle curl of the corner of his lips. But when their eyes meet, or he listens to their voice as they speak, it grows wider. If he's ever around The Hex or other protos that are aware of how he usually is, they'll be almost unsettled at how happy he looks. But they'll take it over his default scowl.

Roathe gives Lyon relationship advice, completely unprompted. Like how to be suave, sweep them off their feet, or set the mood. Even with his grumbles, Lyon secretly does end up trying some of them out anyway...unfortunately, some of them do end up being effective. Marie will offer him advice on the softer, sweeter, more romantic side of things. Of course, he's more open to hearing what she has to say than Roathe.

Physical affection is something he almost craves and looks for, but has trouble trying to express or ask for it. Given his history, it's tough for Lyon at first, but he tries. His favorite gesture is reaching for Drifter's hand and giving it a kiss, letting his thumb rub over their fingers. Or rubbing the backs of his fingers on their cheek. Drifter can kinda show him other ways to be physically affectionate, having to literally reach for his hands and showing him how to have one arm around their waist, how to hug from behind, hooking their arms with his, etc. Eventually, he catches on and starts initiating those small gestures on his own. (It's not that isn't aware of those gestures already, it's more of Drifter showing him they're comfortable with it and encouraging him before he gains the confidence to do so!)

He LOVES letting Drifter toy with his hair. Anyone else (besides Marie) he'd swat at, and he was even a bit hesitant when Drifter asked if they could run their fingers through them for the first time. But after that, he was done for. Absolute goner. He looooves having their fingers run through his hair, giving his head little scritches too. The man will let out happy little grumbles. He'd purr if he could. They'll playfully braid his hair or style it, and he'll happily let them. Nothing too crazy, though. He's still a Brother of Lua after all. /lh

His lips are slightly chapped most of the time. He'll drink water or the occasional glass of wine, and they'll be soft for that period of time after. (I know this isn't necessarily a romance headcanon, but it's one I still have of him so I just thought I'd throw that in there.)

I feel like he'd also enjoy the Drifter's scent, too. Like if they ever pass by him, or they hug and cuddle, Lyon always takes a deep breath to take them in. Their scent brings him a lot of comfort. He'd also be the type to just get a whiff of Drifter in a room and, "!!!" before looking for them, knowing they're around somewhere.

From pictures I've seen, Lyon does have eyeliner on! He does it every morning and repaints his nails whenever they're in need of a fresh coat. I like to think maybe it's a Church of Lua type of dress code or something along those lines? Hell, it could even be personal preference. But it's a part of his routine he doesn't entirely mind. The eyeliner can get annoying at times, but he doesn't mind painting his nails since it's a bit more mindless. Drifter can tease and ask him to do the same to them. He'll say he can try, and he ends up doing pretty good! ...Though he'll click his tongue when he realizes your eyeliner is far from symmetrical.

Marie constantly catches him longingly staring at Drifter far too often...like a lot. If they're across the room or right next to him, Lyon will be lovingly staring at them. Or, if he has to be more subtle, stealing far too many glances. Roathe will notice Marie staring at him before he joins in too. The two end up snickering and murmuring to each other about just how lovestruck the priest looks for once. Of course, this results in teasing from both of them.