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The patches and pins on Charles Rowland’s coat!

I didn’t do a whole breakdown of his outfit, but know that he wears red because Charles' hero color is very much red, in honor of his comic book counterpart's red sweater.

Also his whole outfit is inspired by mod and ska subcultures. From the chain, to his earring, to his shoes. Everything is reminiscent of the 80s.

baran extends vulnerability in hopes that it'll be matched, but trinity's not equipped for that. she closes herself off, snaps like a cornered dog. and baran is soft. she's sensitive. she likes to pretend nothing gets to her, but it does, and it hurts. it hurts when she knows trinity is hurting, but all her girl does is shove her away. making her feel unneeded, unwanted. realistically, baran knows trinity wants her, but trinity doesn't make it easy to feel.

baran likes words. likes verbal affirmations that she's loved. trinity can hardly choke them out on her better days, preferring actions instead. and it's hard, at first, when baran is murmuring I love you into trinity's mouth, and trinity kisses her again to avoid saying it back. it's hard for trinity, when she conjures up a bouquet of flowers that she knows are baran's favorite, and baran smiles so big but trinity can tell she's a little disappointed that there's no note nestled in-between the petals.

gradually, though, they learn each other's languages. baran starts quietly taking care of trinity in other ways, having her favorite energy drink in hand when she comes to work, pointedly not scolding her for drinking them (yet.) her girl feeling safe and accepted where she's at is what's important, they'll work out health later. and in that safety, that trinity doesn't have to be perfect to be loved, her guard lowers.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project. We couldn't have done this without a massive amount of encouragement, insight, and collaborative help from our contributors, and we're extremely grateful.

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