#anders cousland

oh wow, thank you friend!

1. What drew your character to their LI and vice versa?That whole “sexy, tortured look,” lol. Okay, not really, but also kind of? They immediately saw so much of themselves in each other, though: that haunted look, that pain, that fear. They knew their lives were changed the moment they met (well, for Trista, at least; for Anders it was the first time he had a fully coherent conversation with her, that first night she came to group). Of course they also each found the other generally physically attractive, as well, but that wasn’t the thing.

2. What was the first moment that they knew they were in love with their LI? Trista really didn’t know until the first time she said it, when she let it slip in that frantic voicemail. Anders, in turn, didn’t really know he felt the same until he heard her say it, but that was when he was absolutely sure, despite how long it took him to be able to say it back.

11. Do they have any inside jokes?Mostly just Velvet Goldmine references.

15. Does their view of themselves differ from their partner’s view?Oh lord, yes. If either of them saw the other at all the way they see themselves, they couldn’t bear to be in the same damn city, much less the same apartment. What is truly remarkable, however, is their being able to acknowledge their similarities while somehow not hating what they see in the other.

17. Their ways of expressing their love.Singing songs that make them think of each other at karaoke. Making playlists. And can’t forget cuddling. Cuddling is a big one.

19. Describe how they communicate.They share things. They constantly offer words of comfort when one or both is having a hard time (which is most of the time). More about the cuddling.

24. Is there any moment that happens between them that you know happens and just makes you melt? That one very special playlist Trista makes Anders always gives me that feel, despite the temporary disaster that ensues, ahaha. Otherwise, just in general these nerds being together and making each other happy and knowing that they are never, ever going to lose that.

27. What makes you excited about their relationship? Anders deserves all the love in the world, no matter what universe he’s in! But also the music. I love how much they can express through music, and that they can share it with each other like they do because their tastes are so similar. And Velvet Goldmine references. Seriously, too good.

eeeee, thank you (and i miss youuuuu)!

4. Their favorite physical feature on each other? Trista loves Anders’s nose (who doesn’t tbh) and smile. Anders loves Trista’s eyes and smile. They both particularly love each other’s smiles because they don’t see them nearly often enough, so it isn’t even simply that they find the other’s to be beautiful on its own (which they absolutely do), but because it’s so damn special when it does come out, because even if it’s just for one fleeting moment, they were content enough to let it show.

7. Favorite date activity? They’re legitimately most content to order in and watch movies or Netflix or what have you on the couch with Pounce.

14. Is there anything they associate with each other?Trista, of course, thinks of Anders whenever she sees something cat-related. He is also constantly popping into her head at the mere mention of jewelry. Anders thinks of Trista at the sight of Doc Martens, the sound of synthesizers, and the smell of cigarette smoke.