#dangerverse

A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

Ray’s love language is physical touch. He constantly needs a hand on his Sweet Girl, whether that be on her hip, arm, shoulders, palming her ass. He’s not afraid to show PDA (fearless, Henry will testify).

He’s not so confident with words, thinking they’re dumb and dorky–all clumsy on his tongue. Yet, he’s been known to say the right thing on occasion, melting Sweet Girl by professing his undying love and endless fidelity.

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

Well. We know how this went. 

Ray and Sweet Girl met when Captain Man responded to a hostage situation in a Swellview cafe. Only, when he turned up, all cocky and confident, who did he find? A super-sarcastic, super-smart, super-hot, recently graduated college student beating the shit out of some lowlife. It was love at first sight (after a few choice words), but it would be a long time before they confessed.

Ray thought it was better to be friends than lose such a Sweet Girl for good. He was the greatest friend she ever had - kind, protective, funny, loyal, caring, the sort of person she could tell anything (except her feelings). They’d suffer in silence, mutually pining for years, but really, Best Friend!Ray is the same as Boyfriend/Fiancé/Husband!Ray. The only difference is a little leap of faith. 

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

Cuddling king! Ray loves to snuggle (it often leads to more *wink wink*). 

He just loves being around his wife. Running his hands up and down her curves, fingers petting her hair. Doesn’t care if it’s in bed or on the couch, watching a movie or in silence. Just being with her is enough.

Bonus points if he gets to fall asleep with her lying on his chest.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

Captain Man never wanted to settle down…until he met his future wife. The moment they locked eyes, he foresaw his perfect future - matching rings, a house, a dog, a pretty garden full of flowers, kids. God, he wants an army of kids. 

It takes a while, but he wifes Sweet Girl up, and it’s bliss. Turns out Captain Man did want to settle down. He just hadn’t found his soulmate yet.

Domestically, Ray doesn’t step up to the plate as much until the army of children comes along. The second his wife is a Hot Mom™, he vows to be the  father his dad never was (I could write a novel on his daddy issues).

He learns how to cook more than his Captain Mancakes because what’s more manly than providing food for his growing family? His Sweet Girl needs to rest and relax, so he’s cooking, cleaning, folding laundry, assembling flatpack furniture–you name it, he’s doing it, and all whilst holding his baby.

Sweet Girl is still very much in charge, but she’s trained her Doofus well. He’s not a bad guy, really :) 

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

Nope. Not happening. Over Ray’s dead body. And even then, he’d fight the universe until it fixes its mistake. He and Sweet Girl are endgame. Soulmates belong together. 

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

If Ray could go back in time, he’d kick his old self in the nuts for not proposing to his best friend sooner. He was in love with her for so long, and he regrets how he never said anything.

Neither of them doubt they would’ve gotten married a lot sooner if they’d just bitten the bullet and confessed. But no matter. It happened eventually. 

As previously mentioned, Ray is serious about this relationship - more so than the thousands of others he’d had. Sweet Girl is more than a fling or quick fuck, not just some woman he’ll ghost after two weeks. 

She’s going to be his wife, even if it takes him another decade to propose.

It doesn’t. He bought the ring after six months of dating. Chickened out a few times before getting down on one knee. She said yes. They tied the knot. Happily ever after.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Emotionally, Ray isn’t gentle. He’s loud and brash and leaky. A man-child with a lot of emotional issues. But he means well (and he’s getting better at processing how he’s feeling.) 

His love is very tender and genuine - it just comes out in big bursts with the urge to smother his Sweet Girl in affection. So, physically, he’s very passionate yet gentle. He’d never go too far and hurt his wife or make her feel uncomfortable. He treats her like the most precious thing in the world.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

Big hugger. Loves an embrace. Comes up behind his Sweet Girl and glomps all over her as she’s doing dishes or cooking. Smooches up and down her neck until she squeals that it’s too ticklish. 

Ray doesn’t need a reason to hug his wife. Whenever the fancy takes him, he gently pulls her into his arms and lets his immense warmth lull her into a blissful state. He’s so huge and muscly in those tight shirts, she can feel every inch of his body, and his cologne smells mouth-wateringly good. 

Hugs with Ray just feel safe. Nothing can go wrong when he’s a cocoon all around her.

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

Technically, Ray didn’t mean to say I love you. Henry and Charlotte conned him during Project Lobster. 

He’s so glad he did, though. Otherwise, he’d have never heard his Sweet Girl say it back. Before that, it had only ever been “I love you–like a friend!!!” and that broke their hearts. Now, they say it all the time.

“I love you, Doofus.” “Love you, too, Sweet Girl. Always have, always will.”

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

Ray’s a 24-carat Doofus. He’s the jealous type, and, despite him logically knowing Sweet Girl would never leave him, it’s still his worst nightmare.

He gets all grumpy and overprotective whenever some asshole flirts with her - feels the need to mark his territory and show them who’s boss. Cue some public making out whilst flexing his muscles, glaring at the offender to ward them off. This Sweet Girl is spoken for. Find your own.

It’s okay. Sweet Girl reassures him with a quick kiss and her beaming smile before dragging off to a quiet spot for some lovin’. There’s only enough room for one Doofus in her heart, and that’s him.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

Soft. Slow. Tender. Fast. Sloppy. Lots of tongue. Ray’s (many) kisses have their own spectrum, and it depends on his mood and the situation. Although, as Schwoz and all the kids will testify, he has no shame. 

They’re all so used to seeing their boss locking lips with their friend that they no longer flinch (just gag a little).

Ray doesn’t mind where his wife kisses him, but his neck is a sensitive spot. Makes him shiver and whimper. Even better if she pulls his earlobe into her mouth and sucks.

Ray loves his Sweet Girl’s lips. They’re soft, plump, and buttery, and she usually wears a flavoured chapstick. He always knew she’d taste sweet–that’s partially how she got her pet name. 

The first time he kissed her was under the mistletoe on Christmas Eve, and he discovered she tasted like honey. Now, his chest is her beehive, and he’s more than happy to drink down the syrupy, sticky goodness. It’s addictive. It’s delicious. 

And, of course, once she’s delirious from his kisses, he ventures south. Her lips aren’t the only place that tastes like honey.

L = Little ones (How are they around children?)

Ray lives in a stinking daycare - a direct quote. Ever since Henry (yay!) showed up, kids just seem to flock to his home. Charlotte (meh), Jasper (ugh), Piper (yikes). Then, there was Danger Force (pain), and the cycle started again.

He’s so used to having a loud household now that he can’t imagine life being any different. And, to say he often seems so irritated by the crowd, he’d lay down his life for all of them. Even Jasper. He loves him deep down.

When his time as an actual father comes, Ray soon learns two kids aren’t enough. He needs four or five, maybe more. He needs energy and a stampede of little footsteps. He needs to have his hands and heart full. 

The experience he gained years prior is invaluable, and it makes him a wonderful father. Not perfect, but certainly better than his dad ever was. 

Sweet Girl doesn’t mind. She never wanted a quiet house, either.

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

Either out until the wee hours on an emergency call, stumbling back into bed to crash, or dozing in tranquility. 

Ray doesn’t scrimp - his wife sleeps on a superking mattress with duck down and Egyptian cotton against her skin. It’s heavenly, all soft and cosy, more so when she sleeps in his arms. 

They wake slowly, usually roll around in the sheets until 11-ish before Doofus brings breakfast. If she’s sneaky, Sweet Girl leaves first and brings a massive cup of coffee for them to share because it tastes better when it’s theirs.  

Ray gets a bit moody. He wants to spoil her every day, but his pout is soon remedied. What man can resist when his wife spoonfeeds him her homemade waffles and strawberry sauce?

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)

Similar to mornings, although emergencies are more common. Their sleep schedule is fucked for many, many years. It doesn’t get better when they retire because of how many babies they end up having. 

Occasionally, if they’re lucky, the older kids might take the call or babysit, and Ray leaps into action. 

He seizes Date Night by the horns and whisks his wife to a restaurant for a meal and some drinks. Then, it’s back home for a bubble bath and her favourite rom-com. Usually followed by sexy times. 

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

It’s not easy for Ray to be vulnerable, so it took some time for him and Sweet Girl to start swapping secrets. Once he learned how kind and loyal she is, he spilled everything - his shitty childhood, his loneliness, his insecurities, his fear of growing old with nothing to show for his life.

Sometimes, it’s harder for him to talk about his feelings if they’re particularly upsetting (Henry’s depature remains a sore spot). She’s the only one who can coax it from him–the only one he’ll break down in front of. 

Sweet Girl never pressures him. She knows he’ll come clean when he’s ready, and Ray’s grateful for her endless compassion.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

Whenever Ray can’t communicate how he’s feeling, he gets shouty. He’s a certified man-child and quick to lose his temper. A real drama queen. 

He’ll punch and kick things, lash out at his surroundings, and to his shame, Schwoz has been on the receiving end of most of it. \

He mellows with age. Learns how to reign in his temper because he doesn’t want his children to grow up in that sort of loud house. No, he wants laughter, Saturday radio, and excited chatter. Not yelling, harsh words, and smashed vases. 

He credits his wife for steering him towards therapy. He still gets angry, but he leaves and cools down before returning to deal with whatever annoyed him. 

Then, he gets a hug and kiss. He deserves it. Look how far he’s come.

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)

Knowledge is a tricky thing for Ray. 

He remembers all the important stuff - birthdays, anniversaries, her favourite colour and flower. He remembered every last detail of Sweet Girl’s dream holiday to Hawaii just because it would make her happy. He knows her go-to café order, and he recognises her handwriting anywhere.

Sure, it took him six months to properly learn her last name when they first met, but that doesn’t matter. Ray was already hellbent on replacing it with his, anyway.

R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

The happiest day of Ray’s life changes every once in a while, and Sweet Girl is always there.

Initially, it was the first time he heard her say I love you. He thought he’d died and gone to heaven, but it was real. He thought life couldn’t get any better.

Then, it did. She said yes when he asked her to marry him, and he found himself sliding the ring he bought for her onto her finger. All his fears about rejection vanished, and it became the new happiest day of his life.

Until they said I do. Sweet Girl became his wife, and Ray became her husband like fate had always planned. It wasn’t the ceremony they were expecting, but it was perfect, and she’d never look more beautiful. He’d never been happier as they sealed their vows with a loving kiss.

Nothing could top that…until Sweet Girl revealed she was pregnant. Ray blinked once…twice..three times before his body hit the floor. They were having a baby?! Once Bose and Miles hauled him up and slapped him into conciousness, he couldn’t stop smiling—giddily telling anyone who’d listen that his wife was pregnant, and he couldn’t be happier or more excited for the future. 

But with age comes wisdom, and Ray now supposes the happiest day of his life has to be the first time he held his child in his arms. A tiny thing compared to his hulking frame. All warm and soft, swaddled in a blanket. Gurgling and holding onto his finger because he was their father. Half him and half Sweet Girl. Utterly reliant on him to give them the best life possible, and he swore he’d do anything to make that happen. 

The best part was how he got to relive that moment again and again, weeping every time another baby arrived with his crystal blue eyes or his wife’s sunshine smile.

The love in his heart grew. Happy moments never stopped with his Sweet Girl. They just kept coming.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Ray doesn’t feel the need to be protected. He’s Captain Man - indestructible and well-trained to hold his own. Instead, his instincts drive him to shelter his soulmate from the world’s cruel realities.

It’s a bit much, sometimes. Sweet Girl is a superhero, so she can’t avoid danger indefinitely. Besides, her superpower saves her from any real harm, but Ray can’t help it. He’s strong enough and brave enough for the both of them; if anyone’s doing anything sacrificial and stupid, it’s him.

That being said, Sweet Girl absolutely recognises that Ray, despite what he says, needs protecting. He has self-destructive tendencies, and even though he’s indestructible, he still has feelings. 

It takes some time, but the Doofus eventually sees their emotional relationship as equal, and he loses some of his macho bullshit for her pampering. Not all of it. She finds him acting all tough hot.

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

Ray is nowhere near perfect, but Sweet Girl sees how hard he tries every day, and it melts her heart. 

All his previous dates/girlfriends wanted Bucci, ferraris, and expensive restaurants, so imagine his shock when Sweet Girl wants Ray Manchester the Doofus, not Captain Man or some pretender. 

Now, he’s not so much trying to flex his black cards but always thinking what she might like instead. A walk in the park. A burger place. A movie. It doesn’t have to be much - the whole point is they spend time together. 

Anniversaries are a bit different. Ray won’t hesitate to spoil his wife. Whether it’s a trip, gift, or physical affection, he wants to see that pretty smile. 

What’s the point of having money if you’re not gonna spend it on someone you adore?

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

Ray is a man. Men are gross. He needs housetraining.

He leaves the toilet seat up. He burps and farts and licks his fingers down to the last knuckle after a meal. He thinks bedsheets can be left unwashed for three months without issue. He manspreads (which can be attractive when he pats his thigh for his wife to take a seat but not when he’s nursing a beer in one hand and stuffing cheesepuffs into his mouth with another). 

He also has his aforementioned emotional issues and constantly thinks everyone will abandon him. He gets touchy very quickly. He’s hideously stubborn - a cause of friction between him and Sweet Girl because she is, too. 

However, his main bad habit is his constant flirting with others.

Henry’s Mom left Sweet Girl with serious insecurities after watching him lust over her before they started dating. Several old flames come and go, and her heart hurts when his gaze trails after them. Not fondly. Just curiously. 

Ray would never ever cheat on his wife, but he’s a natural flirt and a ladies’ man. Old habits die hard, but he breaks them eventually.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

Look up vain in a dictionary, and Ray’s face is there. He grooms himself like a poodle - constantly quaffing his hair in a mirror or flexing his muscles or whitening his perfect, pearly teeth. 

He’s always been scared to grow old (in case he ends up alone), so he does anything and everything to hide signs of age. Creams, powders, lotions, potions. His side of the bathroom is more cluttered than Sweet Girl’s. 

She doesn’t care. She thinks he’s handsome enough without all that crap. It’s in Ray’s favour, really; the moment he ditches that shitty hair dye, he won’t be getting any sleep.

He’ll be one hell of a silver fox.

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

As seen in the Opposite Universe, Ray falls apart without his Sweet Girl. 

They’re meant to be together, so, if by some unthinkable, terrible incident they’re separated, it’s wrong. It disturbs the natural order of things. He loses his mind as his heart yearns for something that’s no longer there. 

Even if Sweet Girl leaves town for a few days (a rarity), he’s a mess. He can’t function because they work so well together. He can’t sleep because their bed feels cold and empty. He can’t work because Miss Danger isn’t there to be his guiding light and the voice of reason.

Thankfully, Sweet Girl always returns pretty quickly. Smothers him with kisses to cheer him up, then he listens dreamily as she tells him about everything she got up to.

She followed a golden string to get back to him. Her heart skipped a beat whilst his pounded twice. The universe was in balance once more.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

Ray treats his wife like a queen. Therefore, he showers her with riches. Specifically, diamonds.

Sweet Girl never asked for them, but the day she mothered his kids, he decided his professions of eternal love weren’t good enough. He needs something more tangible - like crystallised carbon. 

A diamond for every child she gives him. A different piece of jewellery. By the time Sweet Girl says enough is enough, she’s dripping in finery. Earrings, rings, a necklace, a bracelet… All set in high-quality platinum as a matching set. 

Ray doesn’t flinch at the price or her scolding words when she says it’s silly and unecessary. 

What she gave him made him a rich man without jewels or dollars.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)

For all his showboating, Ray was never comfortable when his exes fawned over his superhero-status. It made him feel like a piece of meat. Sure, the flattery was nice for a while, but it felt so superficial. They never wanted to know the real him, unless revealing his secret identity gave them another five minutes of fame.

When Sweet Girl came along, she was a breath of fresh air.

She may have met Captain Man first, but it was Ray Manchester who befriended her, and she liked him for him. They shared a sense of humour; he was loud, she was quiet; he’s an adorable idiot in tight shirts, she’s a science nerd in sweaters and corduroys. They just work.

The only thing Ray wishes he could change about his Sweet Girl is her confidence. He wishes she saw herself through his eyes. 

He doesn’t like how she criticises or diminishes her accomplishments, and he hates how she occasionally lets people walk all over her. Sometimes, she’s too nice for her own good, and it saddens him because he knows the world will take advantage of that. 

He hates how he didn’t intervene sooner when his first sidekick eclipsed her sunshine smile and bled her kindness dry. 

She wasn’t the same for a long time after that, and he’ll spend his life making up for it.

Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habits of theirs?)

Ray struggles to sleep without his wife beside him. Even after an argument, they have to at least be in bed together, otherwise they’re angry and sleep-deprived the next day. 

Their preferred position is the Sweetheart’s Cradle, where Sweet Girl gets as close as possible until her Doofus has her clasped in his arms with her leg over his hips. 

It’s ridiculously warm and suffocatingly close, but they like it. It’s all about trust and intimacy - two things that define their relationship explicitly. They sleep soundly every night.

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