#1987 raphael

1. First Date

Raph and Mona - first official date is a comedy show

Genghis and Raph - a picnic! 💚

Raph Mona and Genghis - I'm thinking like, a joyride, but idk if it's a hot air balloon or a boat or what

2. Favorite date

They love watching things together, whether it's a movie, concert, play, lecture on a random topic, people-watching at a bus stop--if there are seats these three are there with popcorn and commentary

3. Who buys flowers, what kind, how often

At first, Genghis, buys daisies for Raph and lilies for Mona. As time goes on though they bring him flowers more often, of all kinds, because he so loves getting flowers

4. Who handles bugs and how?

Genghis 🐸

(he coaxes them gently into a cup and places them outside)

5. What kind of pet would they get together?

hmm I could see Mona having an aquarium, and Raph and Genghis both would love watching the fishes

6. What do they call each other?

Mona Lisa is big on nicknames, whatever fits the bit. Meaning it's either 'Buddy' or 'Red' or an affectionate 'Motor Mouth,' or something more like 'Doll' or 'Toots'. All meant with equal affection

Raphael has his nicknames too but more consistent. The Lady for Mona and Our Southern Gentleman for Genghis. He also uses full names pretty often

Genghis calls Mona Sweetheart and Raphael Honey

7. What's something they're afraid to tell each other?

Who ate the last of their favorite cereal

No but seriously, I see them being pretty open all around, after the initial awkwardness of figuring out that they all three like each other. Of course Raphael does still have his habit of random unnecessary secrecy--it all depends on what the bit demands

Also seriously, I think they, especially Mona, might wonder later on whether they want to bring anyone else into the relationship, not from having someone specific in mind but just curiosity, you know? And it's a hard thing to talk about because no one is exactly sure how they feel. Ultimately though they are happy with the three of them

8. Who cooks, and are they good at it?

Genghis is probably the best cook, and Raphael is the worst. They take turns, though

9. Beach day!

Genghis collects shells, Mona buries Raph, they all brought snacks and sunscreen and continuously remind each other to put more on, Raphael definitely started the splash war but Genghis is going to finish it. And Mona builds a ridiculously impressive sandcastle

10. A dream or goal

Genghis would like to write a book and his partners are always encouraging him (he's shy about sharing his writing)

11. When/how do they realize

Raph and Mona both get a little infatuated in her intro ep. Raphael seems pretty infatuated with Genghis too. I think it's a slow build for all of them, takes them, especially Mona, a minute to realize what they're feeling. Funnily enough I think it's mostly Raphael seeing it for what it is and starting to put a label on it. He doesn't tell them outright, but they both Realize at a moment when they're watching him blush and stutter, like Oh,, he Likes me.... Oh! I like him!

12. Who gets cold most easily?

They're all three teeth chattering sharing one huge cozy sweater

13. First to confess their feelings

Wait I think I accidentally answered this in 11. It's different though because Raphael knows first, but Mona Lisa has a big confession first

14. Who leaves sweet notes in lunch boxes and on mirrors?

Mostly Genghis, and Mona! although sometimes maybe 'sweet' isn't exactly the right word, but positive notes in random places. Also they all three accidentally get into a competition leaving miniature rubber ducks around the house for each other to find

15. What's a thoughtful gift they've gotten each other?

Rubber ducks XD

Also though actually: Raphael's favorite gifts are less objects and more events, like movie tickets or a day planned doing something he loves. Noticing when he needs a night in and ordering his comfort food and smothering him in blankets is the best, and frequent, gift his partners get him

Genghis loves the romantic stuff like flowers, playlists, he would absolutely adore anything handmade even if it is just a little crayon doodle. Raphael puts together a cute little prince cosplay for him and he is utterly delighted. Mona is the playlist queen, she sends him songs that remind her of him and he absolutely treasures that

Mona is the most likely to be wanting something specific, like materials for her experiments, an accessory she's had her eye on, a book she's heard about. It takes Genghis a minute to learn that for her, exactly what she asked for is more romantic than being surprised

16 Blanket fort

Genghis's idea, Mona Lisa is Chief Architect, Raphael brings snacks and fairy lights

17 favorite movie

I think they would have fun watching low quality horror together. I don't know a single thing about horror movies but they would

18 first anniversary

They go on a trip! Maybe to Japan

19 pirates

Mona Lisa plans a mutiny and takes over as Captain, Genghis is the cook who quietly turns everyone to her side, Raphael is like, swabbing the deck and being the peanut gallery, until Captain Mona makes him second in command

20 their song

ooh okay, this is not deep, but I like Buddy Holly's Everyday for them. Just fun and bouncy and kinda tender if you look a little closer

21 emojis

Mona 🦎 Lisa 💅 absolutely beyond ↗️ 🔭anything useful 🚁 or necessary 🧬🧪

When Raphael is texting her specifically he also uses a ton. Genghis has to be trained off of using periods

(which doesn't fit in the 80s but we can pretend)

22 arguments

oh any little thing, but it's for fun. As for serious arguments, the distance is hard on all of them and can cause some tension. Mona come home your boys miss you

23 best singer

Genghis! 🐸 And he loves serenading his partners 💜❤️🩷

24 sweet tooth

Raphael. They keep candy stocked and just don't say anything about it mostly being for him

25 colors

It's either I'm thinking the wrong way or this is sus af...