Syn and Tonic

- He is definitely the type to leave little shiny things on your desk as gifts but will deny it if confronted. "I have no idea how that bottle cap got there"

- By now you have a whole collection

- His laugh is actually really nice. Like when he genuinely laughs (rare) it's kind of raspy and warm and makes you feel Special™

- Runs cold. Always. Will steal your warmth and pretend he's not literally draping himself over you like a temperature vampire

- Has the worst case of resting sad face. Could be thinking about his favorite food and still look like he's contemplating the death of the universe

- Love language is acts of service but make it ominous. Your enemy? Handled. That problem? Solved. You didn't ask? Doesn't matter.

- Terrible at verbal affection but will remember every single tiny detail you mention in passing. Casually references something you said three months ago

- Gets weirdly protective but tries to be subtle about it (he is not subtle)

- If you fall asleep near him he will put his cloak over you and then act like it's no big deal

- The kind of partner who listens to you vent and then goes "Want me to handle it?" with the most ominous smile

- Actually really good at braiding hair. Those fingers are very useful for... many things

- Collects interesting feathers. Has a whole drawer of them organized by color and size (the organization system makes sense only to him)

- Enjoys sitting in high places. Will perch on things not meant to be perched on

- Secretly loves when you play with his hair but will turn to stone if you mention it

- Has definitely stole some of your clothes before. It's his now. He's attached.

- Makes tea perfectly every single time and acts like it's ancient sorcery when really he just pays attention

- The type to do tasks at weird hours. 4am dishes? Sure. Midnight laundry? Why not

- Leaves little notes instead of texts. They're always either really sweet or really cryptic, no in between

- Remembers your schedule better than you do

- Can cook exactly three (3) meals really well and acts mysterious about it

- Tilts his head when confused (you know the bird head tilt)

- Brings you "gifts" that make sense only to him. Rocks. Interesting bones. A really good stick.

- Gets oddly fascinated by shiny things but won't admit it

- Makes pleased little sounds when content (will die before acknowledging this)

- Preens. Everything. Fussy about appearances but in a caring way

- Nests. His spaces have so many soft things arranged just so

- Traces patterns on your skin absentmindedly when you're close. Doesn't realize he's doing it

- His hugs are full body engulfing situations. Like being wrapped in a protective shadow cocoon

- Kisses your temple/top of head more than your lips because it feels more intimate to him

- Gets flustered if you kiss his palms or wrists. Those are vulnerable spots

- Will gently bump his forehead against yours as a greeting when no one's watching

- Plays with your fingers when he's thinking. Just fidgets with them softly

- Sleeps better when you're nearby but will never admit he's been sleeping horribly when you're gone

- Mumbles in his sleep sometimes. It's usually your name or soft worried things about his sons

- Has nightmares but calms down instantly if you touch his face or run fingers through his hair

- Wakes up before you and just... watches you sleep for a minute with the softest expression

- If you wake up first and try to leave he'll just grab you and pull you back without opening his eyes

- "this made me think of you" and it's the most random thing but it's actually really thoughtful

- Writes little messages in the condensation on mirrors after you shower

- Leaves flowers he definitely didn't pick himself (he did) (he's embarrassed about it)

- His texting is either novel length philosophical musings or "ok" no in between

- Uses way too many crow/raven puns exclusively to make you groan-laugh

- Protective but soft

- Positions himself between you and crowds without thinking

- Remembers what you're allergic to, what makes you anxious, what helps you calm down

- Tracks your comfort levels in social situations and extracts you when needed

- Celebrates your wins harder than his own

- The "who did this to you" energy but gentle about it

- Learns your coffee/tea order perfectly and makes it without asking

- Adjusts thermostats/lighting to your preferences automatically

- Notices when you've had a hard day and just takes care of things quietly

- Keeps backup supplies of your favorite things just in case

- Does that thing where he rests his chin on top of your head when hugging from behind

- Tells you about his fears because trusting you with that is how he shows love

- Includes you in future plans casually like it's obvious you'll be there

- Gets excited about your interests even if he doesn't fully get them

- That soft look he gives you when you're not paying attention? DEVASTATING

- Voice goes gentle in a way it doesn't for anyone else

- casual "be safe" "did you eat" "get some rest" throughout the day

- Has a specific pleased rumble sound when you scratch his scalp just right

- Gets competitive about board games but lets you win sometimes (you know when he does)

- The way he says your name sounds different than how he says everyone else's. Softer.

- Tucks your hair behind your ear constantly. It's become automatic

- Gets indignant on your behalf about things you're not even mad about

- Often looks at you like you hung the stars and gets embarrassed when caught

- His whole face softens when you enter a room

- Asks for your opinion on things that matter to him because he values your input

- Talks about you to his sons (they know so much about you)