Mezzo

Sorry, let me be serious for a second.

I've actually answered something similar before.

The thing about BB is that it isn't about whether you need him or not.

He'll always be there for you because he wants to be.

Whether you ask for it, reject it, or insist you can handle things on your own doesn't really change anything. That's just how he chooses to love.

You don't really get a say in how he loves you.

That's about it. He wouldn't want to violate the bro code 💀

I also think Lane and Lub's friendship is so strong and deeply rooted at this point that neither of them would take it the wrong way. Laly even said Lane wouldn't mind if Lub called MC pretty because he knows Lub doesn't mean anything by it. Most of the time, when Lub compliments MC, it's really just him validating Lane more than anything else.

So I think it'd be the same the other way around. Lane wouldn't have much of a reaction because he'd know Lub isn't trying anything or taking it seriously.

-november 8th 1994-

he was building a snowman outside like a normal child would. he's almost done with everything but only missing a carrot so he sprinted inside but slipped and fell right by the door. his knees got hurt and started crying for his mom. but his dad came out and picked him up the ground like you'd pick up a trash. he shoved him inside and yelled at him "Men don't cry! You're my son not a weeper! Be a proper man!" he looked at him with disdain and went to the living room then his mom rushed with bandages and tend his wound, soothing him while doing so. his dad called out from the living room "You're turning him into a soft boy, kvinne."

he silently ate his dinner then went to the bathroom to wash his hands. he looked at himself in the mirror for a solid minute quietly telling himself "men is strong, i have to be strong, i can't be weak, can't show weakness" like a mantra. he went to his room and tucked himself to the bed then slept, hugging his blanket to feel a sliver of comfort in his strict life.

*they did not celebrate his birthday because his father forbid it so. no man celebrate little unimportant stuff after you're over 5 years old*

-october 11th 2009-

it's a chilly day you're at a bar, not to get a drink but to get warm a little before going to your apartment. you got yourself a cup of coffee and sat in a booth. a random creep sat across you, making filthy comments. you don't care so then you leave. but he was persistent he cornered you in the alley then Werner came to rescue. he punched the guy the guy drew a knife. you shouted "KNIFE!" Werner moved before the knife hit somewhere lethal then hit him on the jaw with a tire iron that was laying on the ground. you quickly rushed to him to thank him and saw the nasty cut on his hand "oh god i'm so sorry!" you said feeling bad. and rummaged through your bag to find the small medkit you always carry.

it's not your fault. don't say sorry for things you can do nothing about it." he said scratching the back of his head. you finally got the bandage and wrapped his hand. "wh-what are you doing? you don't have to..." he mumbled but didn't stop you. his heart was pounding for the first time ever, this was the first time ever someone tended his wounds just for his well being since he was 9.

you wrapped it up firmly and touched his other hand thanking him again. he offered you a ride but you refused, saying your place is close you'd be fine so he didn't insist. but he didn't stop himself from following you around everyday

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this was a short one i know, but i kinda ran out of ideas for now. hope y'all liked it 🖤✨

@where-spar0w-barks 😞

Lane is pretty much the same. He has an incredibly hard time moving on, and his grief tends to linger much longer than most people's. I can't see him willingly losing MC for the sake of a child he hasn't even met yet, especially when he has the chance to save her. He'd choose MC.

The difference is what happens afterward.

I think Lane would be consumed by guilt once MC woke up. He'd convince himself that his decision was the reason they lost their child. If MC reacted negatively, which would be completely understandable in a situation like that, it'd absolutely destroy him. He'd drown in shame, guilt and anger at himself (and at her also, for blaming him for example), constantly wondering if he made the right choice even though he couldn't bear the alternative.

BB, on the other hand, would be much more certain about his decision. MC would already know that if they were ever put in a situation like that, he'd choose her over anyone and anything. She'd probably expect that answer from him, so she couldn't really be surprised by it.

Because of that, my guess is that the scar represents the BB of the past. It symbolizes everything he's done, everything he's been through, and possibly everything he still carries with him. It also ties into what I mentioned before about BB potentially struggling with an identity crisis. You can read it HERE.

As for the tattoo, I think it represents the person he's trying to become.

If his father saw him as a failure, then maybe getting "ære" tattooed on his face was his way of reclaiming that honor for himself. We already know BB has a lot of tattoos, so I don't think he chose to tattoo his face without a deeply personal reason.

When you have a scar on your face, every time you look in the mirror you're reminded of the exact moment you got it. You remember the pain, the shame, the helplessness, and how vulnerable you felt. If that scar is connected to his father, his failure, or one of the worst moments of his life, then I can completely understand why he'd choose to put a tattoo on the opposite side of his face.

To me, it's like creating a balance.

The scar is a permanent reminder of his past, while the tattoo is a declaration of who he is now.

And if the tattoo is connected to MC, which I personally think is possible, then it becomes even more meaningful. Every time he looks at himself, he wouldn't only see the trauma staring back at him. He'd also be reminded of who he chose to become, who he's living for, and why he has to keep moving forward.

In that sense, the tattoo isn't just body art. It's almost like an anchor. A constant reminder that his past doesn't have to define him forever.

It's basically a mental slap that forces him to wake up every day and remember why he has to keep going, if that makes sense.

And another thing I thought about is that, because of the scar, people were probably already staring at his face anyway. Whether they looked out of curiosity, judgment, or discomfort, the attention was already there.

So adding a tattoo to his face probably wasn't that big of a deal to him. People were going to look regardless.

At that point, he probably couldn't care less.

If everyone is already going to notice your face because of a scar, then getting a tattoo on it doesn't really change much. If anything, it lets him take control of what people see. Instead of only seeing the scar and whatever assumptions come with it, they also see something he chose for himself.