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

Rose is definitely one of the more affectionate men in the Seireitei, but not always in a ‘touchy-feely’ type of way. He’ll tell you how lovely and inspiring you are or pick up the nearest instrument and compose a little something on the spot. Even with a captain’s workload, he finds time for his friends, and time is one of the most valuable things a captain can spare.

For you, there will be lots of private serenades and dramatic kisses—think Gomez and Morticia Addams— and plenty of cuddles. He is one of those men that will sweep you into a hug from behind, and if you are short enough, he will rest his chin on top of your head.

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

Rose would be a wonderful best friend. If you’re into anything music or art related, that’s all it will take to strike up a friendship. Rose is equally inclined to befriend poor, suffering souls. He can’t resist the drama, but his intentions are sincere! He tends to be a very empathetic and nurturing individual, even toward his subordinates. Outside of his impromptu compositions, this probably isn’t going to get displayed in super ostentatious ways given the culture, but he very much pays attention to people and what it is they need and acts accordingly. This is plainly evident in his relationship with Lt. Kira, and Rose would be just as encouraging as a best friend. Rose also understands that positivity isn’t always what his best friend needs. He’s the type of guy that knows when to cheer you up and when to just be there while you work through things… and to get you rip roaring drunk if need be. (That certainly helped with Kira.)

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

Cuddles? Are you kidding? Rose *loves* to cuddle, at least with you. This is most often done privately, but he can’t resist the urge to wrap you up in his arms, petting your hair and showering your face with kisses while comparing you to a work of fine art. He isn’t always melodramatic and flowery; Rose understands that quiet, peaceful moments make the showy, theatrical moments even more bold and exciting.

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

Rose is a free spirit and not the type to need a traditional set of vows. If he’s committed, then he’s committed with or without the legal and social trappings. That being said, I think Rose would marry the right person after careful consideration if such a thing were important to his partner, but it would take him a lot of time to warm up to the idea. If you settle down with Rose, be prepared to be the cook and housekeeper, or get used to a life of take out and a house that is forever cluttered with his imported issues of Shounen Jump, manuscript papers, and a growing multitude of musical paraphernalia. Also be prepared for your bedroom floor to be covered in dirty laundry unless you keep things tidy. Rose doesn’t really intend to make life difficult for his partner, but the mundane tasks get overlooked by his flights of musical fancy. At least until he runs out of clean underclothes.

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

Rose would let them down as gently as possible. He’s not the type to ghost someone or refuse to offer some sort of explanation. He’s won’t get angry if they cry, but he won’t indulge manipulation either. He’ll gently remind them that the pain is temporary and reassure them that love will certainly find them again.

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

Rose has no issue with commitment. In fact, he prefers the security of it, but legal marriage isn’t really on his radar. That’s not to say that he wouldn’t marry his partner, but to Rose, the bonds of legality might feel a bit claustrophobic. Rose is a very loyal man, however, and would take that sort of commitment very seriously. This is why it would take him a long time and a lot of deliberation.

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

Rose is a very gentle soul by nature, until you threaten what or who he loves. Then all bets are off. While he isn’t the type for excessive displays of public affection, he is very nurturing with his words and actions, down to giving compliments with any correction he needs to make with his squad members. Physically, Rose is generally gentle, especially with you.

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

Rose isn’t one for excessive public displays of affection, even with his theatrical personality, but out of the public eye, he does enjoy hugging his s/o when the mood trikes. This is usually during moments of beauty and connectedness. He likes to hug his s/o from behind the best, leaning down to whisper in their ear or pulling them to his chest was he sits behind them, his long legs flanking them to either side while watching a sunset or listening to music.

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

Rose has been around for a very long time, and he has learned to save the deepest parts of his heart for those who demonstrate that they will do the same in return. But when it happens, it will come of out nowhere, seemingly at random. He’ll walk by and sweep you up in a hug and whisper in your ear, “Did you know? Your presence is my favorite melody. How can I not love you?”

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

Rose isn’t quick to feel jealous and is even slower to display jealousy outwardly, but despite his seemingly aloof nature, he pays attention to *everything.* If he notices excessive touching, or if you starting to invest time in someone else that you usually invest in him, that will get his attention. The spotlight of your affections belong on him if you are in a relationship, after all. Rose will likely try to get through to you in song or some other indirect manner, but if that doesn’t work, he will take it up with you directly. If there is some issue causing a rift, Rose will seek to resolve the situation. He’s also not above a little subtle ‘discouraging’ of the other party, however.

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

Rose’s kisses are… dramatic, just like everything else about the man. He’ll dip you like you’re dancing. If you are in something sleeveless, he’ll start with your hand and work his way up your arm with little smooches that are just loud enough to make you blush. However, your neck is Rose’s absolute favorite place to kiss you whether it’s suddenly appearing behind you and moving your hair aside with a flourish to kiss the back of your neck, or pulling you roughly into his arms and attacking the side of your neck with kisses like he’s some sort of Gothic vampire, as the mood takes him.

Rose likes kisses on the lips, specifically kisses that are slow with slightly parted lips. There’s a beautiful romantic sensuality in for him. He also like having his neck kissed also, specifically the spot just behind the angle of his jaw or just below his ear. Whisper the right words while you linger there, and you’ll have the man eating from your hand.

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

Child rearing is a mystery to Rose. He’s mildly horrified by dirty diapers and the thought of being spit up on. Potty training would not be his gig either, but he would secretly love rocking them to sleep with a lullaby. While Rose isn’t particularly adept at dealing with unruly behavior and sticky hands or the plethora of colds and snotty noses that come with small children, he will jump at the chance to teach them things as they get older, especially anything music or art related. As they become older, and more reasonable, Rose finds that he rather likes being the “cool” dad or ‘uncle’. Affection and encouragement would never be in short supply.

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

This diva likes his beauty sleep and will sleep in every chance he gets. If you aren’t gone by the time he gets up, then he will often put off his morning preening to have a quiet cup of tea with you, maybe a light breakfast. This is the only time of day that Rose is taciturn, and that’s only until the caffeine kicks in. If you’re lucky enough to get to sleep in with him, then expect cuddles designed to keep you in bed until one of you absolutely must get up.

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

How he spends his nights with you depends on how ‘inspired’ Rose is feeling. Or how tired he is. Sometimes he feverishly orchestrates most of the evening, other times he likes to engage in conversation, getting your thoughts on the latest music he has procured or discussing your interests. If he’s very tired or stressed, he might ask you to read to him, preferably while you let him rest his head in your lap. You can also expect grand romantic gestures of the ‘flower petals on the sheets’ variety from time to time. (Those are the occasions where he actually remembers to clean first.)

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?)

You would think Rose was an open book with how expressive he is, but that’s not quite the case. The kind of empathy needed to create the way he does can also leave people a bit vulnerable, and over his long life, Rose has learned the value of discretion. That being said, Rose certainly doesn’t harbor the trust issues some of his colleagues have. He generally opens up to people a little at a time, but he also trusts his intuition and sometimes opens up to certain people relatively quickly, Izuru for example. If he trusts you enough to be exclusive, he will begin to share the deeper parts of himself a bit more freely and a bit more quickly, but he will get guarded if you don’t reciprocate.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

Rose is pretty patient and easy-going, and his anger tends to be more of a ‘slow burn’ type of thing. Even in the midst of war, he was eerily calm on the outside. Make no mistake, however; when the dam breaks he can get near maniacal with his foes.

With those he close to, it’s a much more measured response. He can be a bit passive-aggressive, penning scathing musical numbers or using tactical stone walling (aka pouting.) But true to his dramatic and mercurial nature, this phase usually passes quickly, and he’s more than willing to talk it out and make peace.

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?)

Rose remembers the important things, and he has an especially good recall for what draws out strong emotions in people. When it comes to close friends of a partner, he’s very good about remembering special occasions also. If you are his s/o he absorbs it all, even the silly story about how you almost sent an instructor to the Academy infirmary because you tripped on the hem of your hakama in kidō class.

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

It would probably be the first time his you told him you love him or when you agreed to a long-term commitment of some kind.

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

Rose is one of those people that falls under the banner of ‘It’s the quiet ones you have to watch out for.’ He isn’t overbearing, and if you are a Shinigami, he trusts you to handle yourself as a general rule. If you get tossed into something above your pay grade or you aren’t a Shinigami and you’re facing a real threat, he will go from his usual easy-going, stand-back-and-watch mode to his psychotic-grin, kill-it-with-fire bankai mode in short order if need be. If it’s not a physical threat, then he will likewise trust you to handle your own affairs. He will not interfere unless you ask him to or he feels that you are being bullied or taken advantage of in some way, and you are either too proud to ask him for help (in which case he might go behind your back and handle it) or you can’t just come to him and ask him to intervene for some reason. Any way you look at it, Rose will protect those he cares about when it comes down to it.

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

Special occasions? Rose plans the entire affair. All of it. To perfection. And whatever it is will be done in grand fashion. Birthday? He’s throwing you a party (whether you like it or not because “You deserve to be celebrated, darling!”) Anniversaries? Expects multiple gifts, one for public presentation… and another for a more private celebration. There will be candles and rose petals, or something similar, at the very least. A first date would be equally as well planned. He’d be sure to include as many of your favorite things as possible, and he would have started learning some of them by observation and casual questions from the moment he even considered asking you out. Expect to be serenaded at some point. If you accepted his invitation, the you are already aware of the inevitability. After the first few dates, there will be more nights in or simple meals and a quiet walks. Rose appreciates the romance of both types of dates, but you will still be getting serenaded at some point. And to be fair, you knew what you signed up for. Daily tasks are another matter, however. Rose is flighty, and his mind often skips right over things that need to be done even when he’s just looked right at them (much to his lieutenant’s dismay.) If you ask him to do something for you, he will make every effort to remember and usually succeeds, if haphazardly, but there are times when it takes some nagging to get results.

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

See above. Rose is awful about keeping things neat and staying on top of mundane tasks. He also has a tendency to monologue and wax poetic at inopportune or annoying moments. Perhaps the worst is his tendancy toward fits of self-absorption, by which I mean his refusal to curb the impulsiveness of his capricious nature. While Rose is generally attentive and in tune with your needs, there are times where his whims make him oblivious to most everything that doesn’t loudly demand his attention.

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

Rose is the second most vain officer in the Gotei 13, second only to Yumichika. He swears by his beauty sleep and keeps his nails meticulously manicured. And pedicured. (Those sandals are hell on the feet!) He probably has some of the smoothest feet in the Seireitei, and the lack of any callouses on the soles of his feet is probably why he complains that his feet hurt after any extended walks. And don’t get me started on his hair care routine. I do hope you don’t need that vanity mirror any time soon… Part of his clutter definitely includes the plethora of skincare and hair care products he has Urahara smuggle in for him from the World of the Living. Between his beauty products and things like high thread count sheets, well let’s just say it’s a good thing he’s on a captain’s salary.

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

When Rose is all in with someone, he’s all in. So, yes, once he is truly committed he’d absolutely feel like there was a hole in his soul without you. He wouldn’t completely fall apart, at least not in public, but he would forever use the ache to fuel sad rock ballads and their maudlin lyrics.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

He keeps an old-fashion, natural boar hair brush. He swears by it for keeping the ends of his hair from drying out and breaking. He swears by that whole Victorian Era ‘brush your hair 100 strokes per day’ myth, even though he always gets distracted well before 100 strokes of the brush.

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

Poor grooming is a HUGE turn off for Rose, and he’s kind of picky to be honest, though he doesn’t expect his level of perfection in others. This goes beyond the usual ‘please don’t smell like sweaty ass and look like swamp thing’ standards some people have. This means you keep your nails filed and free of peeling or chipped paint and you don’t have five miles of split ends at the bottom of your hair.

Rose is a laid back individual, and he bristles at people that are given to screaming and pointless violence. This is something he would have a great deal of trouble dealing with in a partner, and if it was too extreme, this type of behavior would be a non-starter for relationships.

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