Eleteo: I'm way too influenced by fic but probably by the balcony or fountain or some secluded spot in the palace where they can get away from the crowd for awhile so Mateo can get down on one knee under the stars.
Gababel: I think it would be on some observatory and they'd be looking at the stars, saying that it only heightens her beauty to him. Or on some rooftop where they can see everything but all they want is each other.
Estenaomi: If I'm going to continue with my drunk wedding hc, there wasn't much of one. But if they were sober, it would be on the beach at one of the many spots they're visiting right by the ocean Naomi loves.
Estoma: Esteban's office aka the exact spot where they first met. It has all the memories and private intimacy and history wrapped in one place. It's where it all began even though they had no idea how much they'd end up meaning to each other.
What do they talk about after the engagement?
Eleteo: Basically wedding plans but they also addressed their concerns like Mateo's insecurity about being a good royal consort, if others will feel threatened with a wizard on the throne after Shuriki's reign of evil? Elena talks about her concern with spacing time between duty and time with him and what will happen if the two collide or she's forced to choose between the safety of her kingdom or safety of him?
Gababel: They also have similar talks as above but less high stakes and more like dealing with Gabe being gone on long stretches of time, the fact they will inevitably have to deal with his PTSD as well as Isabel's own ambitions in the STEM world and making sure Gabe doesn't feel intellectually inferior.
Estenaomi: they didn't have much of an engagement so it's more like a post-marriage talk where they work out the necessary details like how to tell others, what exact changes it will bring, does this speed up their timeline of kids, split of duties etc.
Estoma:They mainly talk about every bit of their pasts like Esteban explaining those feelings of grief about his parents' death, his isolation, resentment, etc. that led to his betrayal and the lingering feeling of guilt that make him feel he doesn't deserve love again. While Dona reveals osme fragments of her past to him before, it's all out in the open now.
Who brags about the wedding?
Eleteo: Neither. They're both just thrilled to be married to one another. Plus it's hard to brag when you know NO ONE will ever have a wedding like theirs full of magic AND royalty. Though Elena might bring it up a bit when Vals' bragging gets too much.
Gababel: I think Isabel would only in response to Val or someone. After all the ceremony is just a getting the chance to declare their love in front of family and friends as they're bonded forever. She doesn't brag but she does enjoy talking about that wonderful day.
Estenaomi: Esteban. Totally Esteban though it's more like bragging about how great his wife is, not that Naomi minds it at all.
Estoma: Dona. Even though it was a smaller, more refined affair, she embellishes some details when telling people who missed the event a la Rachel Green---- "And my veil was lace, made by blind Belgian nuns."
"Blind?"
"Well not at first but it was very intricate work and they said even though they lost their sight, it was all worth it."
Who is the micromanager of the wedding?
Eleteo: Neither. Well, Elena has more say in the wedding because, hello it is her wedding and she wants it to reflect her sense of style. Mateo puts complete faith in Elena because he knows that she has both of their best interests at heart and that she knows him as well as she knows herself. Besides, once he put his trust in her on a horse or a jaquin or fighting evil wizards. A wedding is no big deal.
Alonsonaomi: Naomi is. And to be honest, it was kind of a mistake. Elena knew how crazy Naomi gets planning things to the last detail. Her own wedding was no exception. It was bad for the poor poor Cordoban servants that had to follow her instructions to the most minute detail. Even worse if they messed up. Alonso tried to take some responsibilites off her but it was like fighting with a wolverine over food. She would not let go of the planning.
Gababel: Isabel does it because Gabe doesn't have much experience with royal weddings and how they should be done. Besides he doesn't put much effort into things like curtain colors or seating placements while Isabel's analytical mind is all over it, calculating how much food they need and the body heat index combined with air conditioning. She's almost having a blast.
Estoma; Esteban. Any event he plans has to be the event of the year in his mind. Or even the decade. The fact that it was his own wedding might have amped up the pressure a tiny bit.
Garter hcs because I thought it was a fun tradition
Eleteo: You already described it very well. But I imagine that as Mateo said, they should do it again. And so they do! Especially during their first honeymoon. Elena gathers many many garters which she puts, teasing Mateo to get to them. At first it's at simple places like her wrist but then she tests the bounds more and more until Mateo can no longer resist what she wants. Not that he doesn't want it just as much.
Gababel: Isabel was super nervous about this tradition because people watching as Gabe ack! It was enough that she was already anxious about the coming honeymoon and "the deed" as you said. Gabe assured her that she didn't have to do it but with a little nudging from Elena she did. Gabe made sure to do it quickly though. He would save the teasing loving stuff for later.
Gabenaomi: They took full heart to the tradition with Naomi's mischevious and Gabe wanting to impress. How so? Naomi with many remarks that she thought were guaranteed to take make him lose focus and Gabe by trying to do the fastest time while keeping Naomi on edge. They really had fun with it.
Alonsonaomi: Ah gah! Alonso was only way too happy with this one. Although up till now, Naomi tried to remain professional with Alonso but he really shaped up and showed his love. Now his Casanova was coming out a little bit. So the day of the wedding, imagine Alonso's shock when he couldn't find the garter. Only to be told it was on her other leg with a wink from Naomi—Still keeping him on his toes.
Estenaomi: Like you said, their marriage would be very spontaneous and rushed and they don't have any of the necessary garters. No fear, they make do with some rope. Until Esteban who doesn't particularly want to grab rope with his teeth suggests they skip the rope and the garter and starts kissing her down her leg....
Estoma: Esteban was completely against it— it was foolish and inappropriate. They others ragged on him saying he had to do it but they were starting to think it wouldn't happen. Until Doña riled him up and challenged him to get the garter while her legs were firmly crossed. Esteban rose to the challenge.
Wedding hc
Eleteo; the one song I always think of when it comes to the wedding is "LA vie en rose" from Breakfast at Tiffany's. Go watch it if you haven't heard of it. Gababel: Gabe's parents made most of the food for their wedding. It's just a given. But the big wedding cake was Gabe's speciality because he had a vision for it. Isabel insisted on helping too since he couldn't do the three large layers alone. It then turned to a family affair with everyone pitching in to help. The cake turns out to be an extravagant creation with a special touch from each piled with flowers and sugar marzipan figurines. Isabel loves the cake because she feels it represents the new family they have together full of heart and love and togetherness.
Estenaomi: Well their wedding was an elopement. Luisa insisted on having another since she wanted to see her only grandson married with her own eyes. Naomi raises the challenge. If they want to experience their wedding, they'll experience it as it was, in less than two hours. So it's a mad dash through Avalor as the palace staff and family try to get a wedding dress, suitable decorations etc. and a priest on short notice. They do, in part because no one wanted to piss off Luisa. The wedding was short and sweet with an added surprise. Esteban and Naomi were able to create short vows while everyone scrambled around.
Gabenaomi: The wedding is very laid back but the bachelor/bachelorette that took place before it were a wild time Elena took her role as maid of honor very seriously and wanted to give Naomi a night she would never forget. Their was a pool, there was a stripper, there was many drinks and all that fun stuff. Luisa had plenty of stories to tell the girls lol. Mateo's party was a little less wild but still fun as they had all the guards together no thought of some pretty creative ideas of how to end the last night of Gabe's bachelorhood. But near the end of the night, both sneaked off to Naomi's ship taking in the sunrise together before they head off to their wedding.
Estoma: I'll do an engagement one since you haven't. So it's post dinner, Esteban leads her to his office and shows her some constellations. Surprised, she remarks she's never noticed the view from that window. Esteban coolly comments that they've always been at work here and to think that it was ? years ago that this was where they first met. It was amazing how far they've come. And if they knew what they knew now, would they have changed what they first said to each other.
Doña considers, "No I wouldn't have. You still needed to be taken down a peg back then. Besides, it wouldn't have changed a thing. I think we would still have found a way to be together. After all the scheming and the deals and the fixing problems because of your foolishness."
“My foolishness?! What about yours?" "I was being perfectly rational. It is your foolishness that made you think I was being.."
Esteban: "Fine— but your arrogance caused most of the problems." Doña: "I'm less arrogant than you."
Esteban: "Oh really? What about the time....nevermind. Do you want to know what I would have said if I knew then what we would end up going through together?"
Doña: "Oh what?"
Esteban bends down on one knee and pulls out a ring, "Will you marry me? Knowing that we will stay by each other's side during the darkest times, and that we may fight but we always have the same side in the end. You are my beautiful, intelligent if not insufferably argumentative rose with thorns. Will you be my wife from now on?'
Who cries at the wedding vows?
Eleteo: Elena does but it's silent tears of happiness and joy. It is still sometimes difficult for her to talk about her time in the amulet before all this happened but also that overwhelming feeling of her wedding day, that thus forever with him by her side, proclaiming he loves her her strengths and to be there if she falters is just wow.
Gababel: Isabel does. She got really into writing her vows and how Gabe makes her feel safe and how he has always been by her since she was little until they've grown to where they are now. And because he sees her crying, Gabe nearly starts too.
Estenaomi: Neither. Both are pretty confident in their marriage and each other so any heartfelt vows would be marred by the other making a joke on the side so no waterfalls here.
Estoma: Both and neither. By that I mean, tears do start welling up during their vows but their deep sense of reputation won't allow them to spill over in public.
Who smashes cake in the face?
Eleteo: Elena and Mateo do the same because Elena is mischievous and that is totally some things he'd do and Mateo knows that so he tries to do it first.
Gababel: Isabel does. She is so unassuming and Gabe is so taken with her that cake in the face is the last thing he's expecting from her. So when he reaches up to him, he expects a kiss and then there's frosting. But he feels totally at liberty to get her back.
Estenaomi: I think it would also happen at the same time. They like to joke and tease each other so cake in the face would totally be fair. Though I think Naomi is more likely as Esteban spends a lot of time on his appearance that day and Naomi doesn't care one bit.
Estoma: Esteban is more likely to let himself go and do something like that but he also knows Dona would be furious with him messing up all her hair and makeup.
What did they do after they got married?
Eleteo: Once they walked out the hall just before the ceremony there was a lot of swinging around and kissing and surprisingly silence as they took each other and the moment in. They did it. After all the drama and dangers, they got a perfect happily ever after. Then they kissed which was promptly ruined by Luisa, Naomi and Isabel reminding Elena she had to change. But once they got on their honeymoon they got to kiss again and again and yet again.
Gababel: Once they left the crowd and crossed the threshold of their honeymoon suite they actually did a kinda adorkable happy dance. They were married to their best friend and soulmate. And after their little dance, Gabe picked Isabel up again and started to spend the rest of their lives together.
Estenaomi: Well let's say the day after they made their impulsive not sober marriage they got over their hangovers and realized what happened. At first it was a bit awkward, saying they could always have it annulled but then it led to their talk that yes, they did themselves heading for marriage. They weren't so horrified that they were currently married. They did want to spend their lives together anyway. So they started a second celebration to their decision that they were going to stay married.
Estoma: After the ceremony and before the reception party, they took a moment to repeat their vows in private because they were trying too hard not to cry in public and kinda missed it as it was being said. As you can imagine, it was much better the second time with their undivided attention and maybe some choked up moments.
Pregnancy hc
Eleteo: Elena has some wacky pregnancy cravings that were none too appetizing for the rest of the palace to watch her eat. Luckily Mateo was a lot more understanding than Uncle Jesse was in this clip but still many exhausted days/nights as he searched for the right kind of chocolate.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6bbBvz6pjA
Gababel: The first few times Isabel felt the baby kick, she was nervous but also over the moon. More often than not, when people hurt the baby, the entire family would crowd into the room to feel her stomach, even some servants like Armando would join in. Even in the middle of the night. Jane the virgin the baby kicks.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRmGYtFPUyg
Estenaomi: Naomi had very intense mood swings and by intense I mean she was tired and frustrated the entire time because Naomi hated being tied down and not being allowed to do the work she was perfectly capable of, thank you very much. This was more prevalent near the end of hurt pregnancy as you can see here,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdnpCE0c7FQ
Estoma: (This is some AU assumption that she's young enough to have kids) She got super sentimental whenever kids were around. Resulting in friends trick or treat. It took a good four hours before she realized she had given away most of her stock to kids and families for free. So she reluctantly put Martin in charge.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efA-DpzQgrc
Them as parents?
Eleteo: Mateo and Elena would make lovely parents. they're fun and would make sure the kids know that they're loved and able to do whatever they want. Though there is some trouble resisting their puppy eyes. Luckily for them, their kids inherited their helping, kind natures so they aren't into too much mischief.
Gababel: They both adore their kids but also take turns being the disciplinarian because again, one of them has to step up when the other is under the sway of the darn Flores inherited puppy eyes. But overall, Gabe is the fun, athletic dad who takes his kids to the park while Isabel always helps with homework and teaching them how to read.
Estenaomi: I feel Esteban would be the one who is so enamoured with the kid that he'd just believe that they can do no wrong. Naomi is sometimes sucked in, she is also very aware of their kid's tricks and won't be swayed easily. They are totally the adventurous family though and aren't above ditch days.
Estoma: Unshockingly, they would spoil their kids. Like Alonso-level spoiled. Everything the kid is, is beautiful, talented, a genius etc. I will say the children aren't as lazy as Alonso at least. Esteban would want to make sure they wouldn't make the same mistakes as he did having too much time on his hands.
Who sings the kid to sleep during the thunderstorm?
Eleteo: They both do but mainly Elena.
Gababel: Gabe does, being the big protector that he is, he goes to the kids straightaway and has a surprisingly sweet alto voice that is very calming. Sometimes Isabel follows just to watch Gabe work his charm with her favorite cherubs.
Estenaomi: I feel Naomi would because I see Esteban as a deep sleeper so Naomi would be more likely to actually wake up and go sing to the child.
Estoma: Again, Dona because Esteban sleeps like a rock. But sometimes she brings the child to bed with them and wakes up Esteban so he can sing the Avaloran lullaby.
Who is the doting parent?
Eleteo: Both! Both in their own ways. Elena just can't help but fall for her own children's puppy dog face as her husband does. They love them. So together they scourge up the strength to say no sometimes. But Mateo can be more strict when it comes to them in his workshop and trying to tamper with magic, that can't be allowed. As they both know, it can have disasterous consequences.
Alonsaomi: Naomi is. She is level headed but then her child comes and everything s/he does is absolutely amazing and wonderful. Alonso thinks the same because hey, it is his kid, he has inherited good looks and suave personality but that also means he can anticipate his tricks.
Gabenaomi: Gabe, Gabe's children have him wrapped around his/her finger. We all know he is a big softie so it's not much of a leap.
Gababel: Gabe is still the doting one. Blame it on being an only child, he thinks they should be lavished with all the love and attention and protection even if it can get overbearing.
Ed Sheeran song?
Eleteo: Thinking out loud
Gababel: Perfect
Estenaomi: Shape of you
Estoma: Kiss me
Which Flash character reminds me of them?
Gabe: Barry aka the Flash because he’s connected to his sensitive side.
Mateo: He’s totally Cisco, the magical tech wizard.
Elena: She’d Iris with her fiestiness and will to get down to anything.
Isabel: She would be Caitlin as they’re both adorkable geeks. Also drunk!Caitlin is what I imagined drunk!Isa would be like.
Naomi: Patty since they’re both tough, no nonsense but fun too.
Esteban: He’d be Earth 2 Wells since they can both be too strict with the rules and don’t show how much they care for others.But they do care. Deep deep down.
Carla: She’d be Lisa Snart.
Marisa: Jesse Quick with their bubbly friendliness and willing to explore their new worlds.
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Specific nightmares that the couples comfort each other
Elena's worst reoccurring nightmare is that she is stuck in the amulet. Only the amulet doesn't belong to anyone, it's just a ancient artifact buried in the dirt so it's very unlikely that she will be released again any time soon. And in the amulet she experienced the same claustrophobia and isolation as before only with a clear image of Shuriki killing everyone she loves. Over and over and over.
Mateo's worst would be probably related to his dad or grandfather and failing. His worst would be like a vital moment in battle where he is supposed to do a spell and he just freezes, or messes up. Causing the battle to be lost and everyone dies, Avalor is brought to ruin and magic is banned once more. The guilt and shame eats him up as he thinks of all those who trusted him and believed in him, like Rafa and Alcazar and most of all, Elena and he failed them. Or alternatively his over-ambition causes the same results.
Gabe's worst reoccurring nightmare would probably just him as captain leading his troops into a massacre. Simply having his friends and comrades dying is enough but being the one who made the decision that led to it..worse. Probably just to rub it in would be the familiar disappointed look in Roberto's eyes and then Blanca turning away from him too. For once not on his side.
Isabel's is very similar to Elena in that she is just stuck in an endless loop of seeing her parents death only it's worse. Since she didn't get to witness it, her imagination takes it to all the worse routes Shuriki could have done. Then always ending with an heart pounding chase where Shuriki is close to her heels, always closer and cornering her.
Naomi's worst nightmare would have to be something like being ignored and cast aside while someone who is more qualified and royal than her takes her place as Elena's friend, and in the council. But the kicker would be that she is speaking but no one is listening, it's like she's invisible.
Esteban's worst nightmare is depending on the big secret reveal. Pre-secret revel would be the family finding out about his secret and since we already discussed, their painful reactions of sadness, anger, confusion and betrayal at his treason. Compounded by the rest of Avalor shunning him. Pre/Post-secret reveal would be just the memory of him hiding like a coward as Shuriki invaded the palace, killing his aunt and uncle.
Doña's worst nightmare is being poor again. Alone and slowly painfully starving to death.
Favorite game
Eleteo: A kiss off! No no I'm joking. Maybe tag or hide and seek. But no, not just any. But a magical version where they use their skills in order to find each other. There is also a lot of running and flying around as the two try to escape each other's grasp and tease the other. Of course, the winner gets a kiss and whatever they want but the chase is just part of the fun.
Gabenaomi: Olaball. Those two would have a blast running around trying to get each other's goal and showing off their sweet moves. Of course, it also involves a lot of tackling, shoving and joking around and the winner gets to choose the date or the number of goals is the number of kisses the winner gets.
Estenaomi: Charades surprisingly. They are very good at deciphering what the other is attempting to say. Like Naomi's odd looking "dance" is her playing Pete with an eyepatch and a monkey.
Gababel: Board games of any sort. Usually scrabble or some sort of monopoly that they switch off for more romantic questions or prizes.
Estoma: Pool. It can get pretty intense what with their need to destroy each other. It can also be pretty hilarious when they have a "no holds barred" competitions and try all manners of distractions and cheating so they can win
Who curses when they argue?
Eleteo: Neither. They very much prefer actually talking out their problems than yelling and screaming in anger at each other sinc that is counterproductive. Also I can't see Mateo having a cursing bone in his body and Elena wouldn't use that kind of harsh language to someone she loves.
Gabenaomi: Naomi. Blame the sailor's tongue but she can start cursing up a storm. And though Gabe tries not to do it in a girl's presence (yes, Mama Blanca drilled it in) he would start too.
Gababel: Again neither. For the same reasons as Eleteo.
Who wears the other clothes sometimes?
Eleteo: Elena sometimes wears Mateo's oversized shirts on a lazy Sunday morning without shame and sometime teasing that she should just wear it to her meetings. She also puts on wizards robes (Yes yes yes basically it's your fic. You are totally right in that Elena would put on Mateo's wizard robe. It's just so comfy and warm and smells just like him.) I couldn't resist.
Gabenaomi: They don't really do that. Although Naomi has nabbed Gabe's guard jacket once or twice on a cold winter night at sea. As well as shirt:) She says he has to practice his ability to withstand cold temperatures but Gabe thinks it more has to do with his gazing at his pecs.
Gababel: Neither would. Just the size difference between them, it's ridiculous to try. Although Gabe's shirts make nice nightgowns lol
Estebaomi: A few times, Esteban has tried Naomi's clothes on account of her dares much to Naomi's personal amusement. Naomi does the same and dresses in Esteban’s fancy suits and shirts. Usually for fun.
Estoma: Very rarely, though once Esteban went out in Doña's robe which he staunchly insists was a traditional Satu kimono.
Who gives piggybacks rides?
Eleteo: Mateo tries to give Elena some but upper muscular strength isn't one of his fortes. Besides doing it with magic isn't the same. Sometimes Elena gives him some and there is just a lot of awkward fumbling, falling and laughter.
Gabenaomi: Uh Gabe duh! Oftentimes Naomi will come running and hop on Gabe's back when he least expects it and then insists on a piggyback ride to whatever destination. Or joke that he is like her own Fuego.
Gababel: Gabe again, but he is the one who usually offers to ride her around and makes it a fun bumpy galloping ride.
Estenaomi: Both. Naomi more often that not thanks to Esteban’s drama king ways on hiking trips or when he is sick.
Who arranges for a day off
Eleteo: Elena arranges for special days off from work in the kingdom and work for the wizard so they could spend time together. Usually the dates vary between exploring the kingdom more, horse/Jaquin riding, swimming, picnics on the palace grounds, a day at the fireplace, fancy dinner and waltz. As long as they are together, they're happy. Elena is usually bounding with more enthusiasm and happiness than usual and Mateo just adores her smile.
Gabenaomi: Naomi does with some help from Elena to get Gabe away from Captain work, and they spend the day doing whatever comes to mind first. They tend to be more spontaneous in that sense.
Gababal: Once more, Isabel does since she can easily figure out a break in her schedule and see abiut guard duty. They spend more time at home, sometimes with one of their families just enjoying each other's companies and talking about their day. Also the occasional exploring.
Who takes the covers?
Eleteo: Covers? What covers? They go on body warmth alone. Lol. I don't think either would since it's more of a cocoon they wrapped themselves in but I'm going to go with Mateo. I feel like Elenais just more of a body person while Mateo can sleep with tons and tons of soft blankets and it reminds him of his wizard robes so it is extra comfy.
Gabenaomi: Naomi, she gets easily cold at night and likes to bundle herself up with all the covers. Gabe tries to shrug off, that he is too macho to get cold but sometimes he tries to tearing them away from Naomi's iron grip when she's sleeping and that almost made her fall off.
Estenaomi: Esteban!! The guy is a Duke, he is used to being a hundred percent comfortable. Forbid that he gets cold at night, it is the one thing he won't relent. He takes the covers he wants. Naomi usually wrangles it away but then she has to endure his complaints of how cold he is and equals it by lots of kisses.
Gababel: Isabel take the covers. Moreover Gabe would gladly give it to her she use gets grabby when she's asleep so it doesn't matter if he gives it beforehand, she gets more and they end up hugging a lot.
Most interesting date?
Eleteo: This is hard since I bet Eleteo had a lot of interesting dates but I'm going to go with the one where it was after they were married and just had Julian. They decided to take a night off to themselves and relax with a simple dinner. But Julian wouldn't stop crying unless he was in his mother's arms so they decided to take him to the restaurant. But they couldn't just leave Ana and Bianaca alone so they came with. It was a bit harder to have any flirtations when there are two toddlers around. Not to mention how Bianca wanted to look at all the pretty decorations and Ana wanted to hold baby Julian. So the night wasn't what they expected but it just reminded them how lucky they were to be having such a family, and how adorable it was to see the other parent.
Gabenaomi: It would have to be the time they almost lost the boat. They had went to the island from The Gecko's Tale but the rope snapped leading their boat out to the water. So they took a row boat and rowed to it until Gabe jumped out to garb the rope himself so Naomi followed and the two tried to figure how to pull it in since it was rather large. They managed to do it, and spent the rest of the date resting on the beach with a firm eye of the boat and talking about all the other things that could have happened like the return of Chiloya among others.
Estoma: They decided to pretend to be strangers meeting at a bar and get to know each other all over again. At first it was awkward with some patrons staring, and doing their best not to reference any past event or figuring if they were meeting as themselves or their teen selves. A few drinks in, the two forgot all that and tried to be themselves. It spiraled on to dancing in clubs, Esteban re-enacting some of his youthful adventures and the Royal treasury, she taught him to ride bareback and the next morning they had to explain why a majority of food was found staining the guest bedrooms.
Who feeds the other?
Eleteo: Both. Elena starts it at first in the beginning stages of the relationship since she is much more impulsive and Mateo is still very self conscious and aware of how it may appear to others. But then of course, he starts doing it too. Anything for his lady love.
Gabenaomi: Gabe feeds Naomi after giving up trying to stop her from stealing pieces of food. Naomi secretly thinks it's cheesy but she loves it.
Gababel: Gabe again. He loves Isabel. He would do anything and that means pulling all the stops and being a totally inner romantic just as Blanca encouraged.
Estenaomi: At first, Naomi does it as joke usually mixing in purpose to make fun of Esteban’s pampered upbringing. Then attentive, changed man Esteban would do it similar to Gabe.
Who plays footsie?
Eleteo: Elena!! Elena, Elena, Elena. She can't help herself. She loves to show any kind of affection to her boyfriend/husband and will mischevious do it under the table if need be.
Estenaomi: Esteban, he is such a flirt and knowing him, he woudkd do it when he gets bored at meetings. Or sometimes he would do it just to get Naomi distracted.
Gababel: Isabel. She's like her sister in being more public about her affection. Just because he has a reputation as captain of the guard doesn't me she particularly cares.
Gabenaomi: Naomi to Gabe. Similar to Isabel, she doesn't care that Gabe has a reputation to live up to and just wants to be with her man. Also she's mischevious in that sense too.
What kind of couple class would they do together?
Eleteo: I feel like cooking (??) Totally unimaginative but there is a certain domesticity with cooking. It's a nice break from their crazy, magical work a day lives. Plus it gives plenty of opportunities for food fights, finger licking and food sharing.
Gabenaomi: Mountain climbing. Can that be a couple class? I feel like it would be a good couple class for them. Working out, adventuring and sharing trust at the highest height possible.
Estenaomi: A dance class of some sort. If it was a modern AU, probably hip hop. Delivering every move with grace, style and a hint of the heat between them.
Gababel: Yoga. It combines the use of Gabe's muscular strength and always being there to lift up and catch Isabel while Isabel calculates the bets way to get into position without straining any muscles.
Estoma: Pool. They get extremely competitive trying to distract each other.
Who slips innuendos?
Eleteo: Elena. Because she can and she doesn't mince words when it comes to how much she loves her husband in every sense. Usually when she's bored or in a particularly flirty mood. Mateo does too but he'd rather do that in the privacy of his room.
Gabenaomi: Naomi. She had heard quiet a few from days in sailor bars and often conveys them to Gabe especially after he comes from home after battle or on their dates.
Gababel: Neither really. If it does happen it would be accidental or out of context. But I can't really see it happening.
Estebaomi: Is this a question, Esteban. Only he would think his are incredible witty and charming and sexy.
Not the result all the time but when it falls flat Naomi just laughs and shakes her head at his attempts.
Originally I was going to retype this but seeing it is just to overwhelming so I’m going to post a screenshot now. Who knew I could write so much? (Okay I knew but still)
How are they triggered by said previous relationships?
What they learned to enjoy from each other?
Elato: Elena learned to enjoy magic. Even more. She always liked magic but being with Mateo she gained a new appreciation of it. She learned to love how interwoven it was in the history of her kingdom and how the intense concentration it takes. Okay, not that but she loves seeing Mateo's intense concentration. Of course, there is the gratification and wonder she feels seeing it all come together first hand. That feeling of being small among the vastness sorta. But also of wonder of seeing how beautiful it is and the enjoyment of it.
Mateo learned to enjoy dancing. He knew the old dances from his mother of course. But being with Elena, he gains a new love of it. The energy and the art of it. You know, holding the princess whom he adores close and feeling the warmth and joy just radiating from her. Dancing as a pair, he feels connected in a new way and admires how dance inspires the body to move like how he is used to seeing magic transform and move.
Gabenaomi: Gabe learned to enjoy sailing from Naomi. I mean, how could he not learn to enjoy sailing from her. It is almost a part of her soul. He now enjoys the bump of sea and the smell of sea salt as they ride the waves. He sees her be in her element and be alive and it is invigorating. He enjoys being able to be of use with the heavy lifting and such too.
Naomi learned to enjoy fencing. She didn't enjoy the training part of it but she did like the tense edge between knowing what your opponent might do and not knowing how they will surprise you. She liked how the acrobatics were a bit similar to climbing the masts and all the rope skills she alreayd knew and she learned she was quite adept at it. Not near Elena's level but she could hold her own.
Estoma: Esteban learned to enjoy poetry. He has been an avid reader but mainly in nonfiction and other important documents. But Doña explained it in the Shuriki era that poems are quite similar to songs. The lyrically and musical flow. It was a nice replacement since songs were banned.
For Doña, she learned to like olaball. No where near the same level of enthusiasm as Esteban but he encouraged her to see the finer points of the game. Okay, she mainly watches to see his reactions.
Who buys the others clothes?
Elena buys Mateo clothes. Especially when they get married since Mateo has to fufill new royal duties. She also did when they were just friends like new wizard robes and such because as the royal wizard he had to look the part even though he didn't feel like he was ready quiet yet. But she does like getting him clothes, seeing her wizard all dressed up and handsome for an event gives her a tingly feeling. He looks so confident.
Naomi buys Gabe clothes. Usually tuxes or when he needs better clothes for sailing than his guard uniform. Gabe tried to buy her clothes once and quickly learned that she will not wear it unless they were adventuring pants or something just more comfy.
Neither buy clothes for the other. They're kinda picky about it. And then it spurs arguments like "What? You think I don't look pretty enough in the clothes I pick?!" "Who made you queen of style?" Etc
Do they do mani/pedis?
Sometimes. Usually during a lazy day. It started when Elena was doing Isabel's and then Isabel said that Mateo should have one with french tips. Mateo decided to go along and humor her. But he sorta liked it. You know, having the hand contact with Elena and that it was relaxing in that they would spend the time talking and discussing their day. When he does hers, he sometimes uses modified spells to add little decals or make it glossier. Plus he finds it cute to see Elena being so focused on getting the polish just right. He feels pampered. Sometimes when he gives it to Elena he can get distracted though and the nail polish goes over the place and they have to begin again. Oh well, more bonding time for them.
For Gabenaomi, no. Gabe on the account of machoismo. Naomi on the account of she doesn't know how. Plus it's not really practical considering their rough and tumble adventures.
Rarely. They very rarely do it with each other. There are few times when Esteban isn't presentable. Maybe a pedicure once in awhile if there is really nothing to do.
Who gets easily flustered by compliments?
Mateo does. Even though his confidence is growing, he still sometimes feel like he doesn't deserve it or that he is still just the boy hiding his magic in his basement. Plus Elena gives them often at unexpected times to him. Like "you have the sweetest smile mi amor" and he doesn't know how to react. He just sees himself as one who helps, that he doesn't need much praise. But Elena's compliments are so genuine and sincere, and he loves her so he just blushed and smiles, stammering that it's nothing.
Hmm hard since I both seem them getting flustered but then try to bring back their confident facade. I could see Naomi getting flustered if Gabe compliments her looks or grace since she has rarely been told that she looks like a princess, and she works hard to show how special she can be, she can get flustered by when someone acknowledges that.
Hmm they are both pretty sure of themselves. And Esteban accepts most compliments readily with a "This is true." Maybe in the beginning of their relationship when they compliment each other since they are so used to sniping at each other.
Who gets easily flustered by compliments?
Mateo does. Even though his confidence is growing, he still sometimes feel like he doesn't deserve it or that he is still just the boy hiding his magic in his basement. Plus Elena gives them often at unexpected times to him. Like "you have the sweetest smile mi amor" and he doesn't know how to react. He just sees himself as one who helps, that he doesn't need much praise. But Elena's compliments are so genuine and sincere, and he loves her so he just blushed and smiles, stammering that it's nothing.
Hmm hard since I both seem them getting flustered but then try to bring back their confident facade. I could see Naomi getting flustered if Gabe compliments her looks or grace since she has rarely been told that she looks like a princess, and she works hard to show how special she can be, she can get flustered by when someone acknowledges that.
Hmm they are both pretty sure of themselves. And Esteban accepts most compliments readily with a "This is true." Maybe in the beginning of their relationship when they compliment each other since they are so used to sniping at each other.
Who's a bit more romantic?
Hmm. I feel both would be romantic in different ways. Mateo sometimes leans to having candle dinners and love notes and dancing and such because he just feels like Elena deserves those things. He loves her and wants to show her that all the time. Without a doubt. Elena leans more toward everything is romantic as long as she is with him. She loves loves physical affection as we all know and her ideal romance time would be sitting in a comfy chair on his lap with him, talking, cuddling and kissing him. A bit of comfy home feel to it. Just taking each other in and being with each other. Which Mateo gladly gives.
Gabenaomi: Hmm again I feel it would be both. As for all of Gabe's machoness I think he has an inner romantic affection person. Probably stemming from what he learned from his mom. He likes being the protector and the giver in the relationship and making sure Naomi is happy. He sometimes has an image of him coming home from and Naomi is back and he make sure the food, and Naomi is with the kids. A bit of a picket fence thing. Only it would be a picket ship here. Naomi never though she was really a romantic until Gabe told her that little idea. At first she thought it was sweet if a bit rose colored. But the more she thought of it, she kinda like the idea. Plus having the cuddling in action, she found the reality of it to be really good as well. In short bursts after a long day at least.
Estoma: Esteban is more of a big show-everything-you-got romantic. Picture Naomi's quinceñera. But in the form of dates. There will be a candelabra, four string quartet, rose petals everywhere. The works. Francisco/Luisa raised that you should cherish the women. Doña kinda leaned toward Elena's version of romanticism after being without physical affection so long she wants it back again. For a long time she felt foolish to tell him that but once she did he went the other direction.
how couples bring out the best in each other.
For Elato...
Elena brings out the impulsivity in Mateo because we all know he will do anything for his princess. She also gives him more confidence in himself and makes him realize that he can do great things. It kinda ties in with that he gets Mrs impulsive with the greater confidence he has.
Mateo brings a sense of calmness to Elena. He is stable person in her life and makes her slow down. You know, sit still and listen to him read his spell books. He reminds her that she is not alone anymore and she can vulnerable with people other than her family. She may be the people's princesses but they don't expect her to be perfect.
For Gabenaomi...
Gabe reminds Naomi that sometimes law and order is good. He also allows her to be vulnerable in a way too. He will be there to protect her physically and she doesn't need to be Miss Badass all the time. She doesn't need to handle everything all alone as she is used to traveling around just her and dad. They can handle things TOGETHER. Plus to him, she may be a sailor girl but she is special as an noble. She slowly gets more comfortable with him and sometimes, spbosses him around on the ship.
Naomi shows Gabe that spdoing things on the fly is one of the best ways to have fun and Gabe slowly and I mena baby step slowly starts shying away from rigid military following of rules. She also teaches him to get a bit more confrontational and not let others put him down without a fight. I.e. His dad.
Finally Estoma...
Esteban brings more of a sense of morality to Doña. That people are more than pawns and that the bottom line isn't always important.
Doña reminds him to focus on the people of the reign. Yes, he is working for the greater good of the kingdom but maybe he should consider the feelings of the workers. Whose feelings may not be the same as those of a royal.
Now for the similarities,
They both get the other's feelings and not letting their loved ones down. The struggles of holding up to such a magnificent legacy. Also those feelings of isolation and helplessness in their past situations and losing a loved one. They hold the old traditions of Avalor close to their hearts and they understand the meanings behind them. They both have similar compassion to people and get why the other feels the need to put others first.
Movie scene I always visualize: It takes two from Into the woods. Basically it's them singing since we both know Elena lives to sing. So singing how they need each other to work things through and end by rolling down the hill laughing.
Yeah the Gabenoami was hard at first until I thought of the one big difference between those two and ran with it. For their similarities...
They both have an adventurous side to them. They both get the need to prove themselves from a "common" background to better positions in society. They both like exploring ruins and They both had been isolated from one parent (in different ways obviously). They both can enjoy playing Olaball with each other so that would be a nice couple thing to do.
Movie scene I always visualize: The karaoke scene from 27 dresses. I know they don't have karaoke but they could totally start up a singalong and playfully argue over the words and who has it right or not.
Well you can always apply her self centered view as a worker to others too. Lol. Now for their similarities..
The need to be respected. Hoo boy that is number one. The need to be recognized for their accomplishments. The need to get the job done. They need to have a proper and respectable appearance. Also admiration for culture. They also have been fairly isolated for a while so sometimes a longing for affection.
Movie scene I always visualize: The dance scene from Titanic. I always imagine it's at some foreign retreat. Away from Shuriki's presence and have a chance to dance again and basically have fun.
Who reminds the other to take care of themselves?Eleto: Both would. But Mateo more. I mean Elena is one who sees her role as the leader as all encompassing, she must make decisions, she must do the work, she must sacrifice herself for her people. She and she alone. Mateo reminds her that she is as important as her people and that she needs to rest and recharge and no, she's not alone. She isn't expected to do all the work. But Elena does remind Mateo to take care of himself in the way she reminds him to eat, and sleep and other necessary things for when he is very concentrated/focused on his magic studies or a new spell he is trying to learn.
Gababel: Isabel reminds Gabe. Gabe is like Elena in that he tries to do things on his own and has this habit of putting up a tough face when in pain (you know, as a solider does) or to keep fighting even when he is hurt so Isabel reminds him that he has to dress his wounds and such before getting into the next battle.
Gabenoami: Again, Naomi reminds Gabe. I mean Naomi is pretty self-able and knows her limits most of the time. Again, Gabe tries to cover his up. Though Gabe does try to dial back some of Naomi's workaholic tendencies when she's stressed.
AU Esteomi: Naomi reminds Esteban. Younger Esteban thought he was invincible and surely sees every adventure from the positives, not the potential killing factor. Also he is impulsive which gets him into trouble like in Finders Leapers while Naomi thinks things out (sometimes). Plus Esteban is stubborn in that he can handle anything and everything which has been proven he cannot.
Alonsonaomi: Alonso reminds Naomi. Like he told Elena in Prince Too Charming, sometimes you got to have fun and live a little admist all the work which Naomi would need whenever she is into some high profile event planning or project.
Estoma: Esteban reminds Doña. She comes from the idea, "We're all adults, we can handle ourselves" while Esteban, though he is used to his very stressful high profile jobs, takes time to relax and enjoy his own pursuits. If Doña works is like the workaholic in my story she definitely needs the reminder.
Do they make pillow forts?
Eleto: Yes, they would make a pillow fort. It fits Elena's playful nature and she would use it as an excuse of finding "solitude" with her favorite wizard king.
Gabenaomi: I feel like it would be a no. Unless one of them is a particular playful mood and the other humors him/her.
Gababel: They would but it would be according to Isabel's exact measurements on how to make it the biggest, complicated and sturdiest fort one could make out of pillows.
AU Esteomi: Hmm again not sure, unless one is a particular mood. After all, what's a pillow fort when they have a whole ship.
Alonsonaomi: I think they would if Alonso being an only child never made a pillow fort before himself (he usually has his servants to do it for him) and Naomi would urge him to do it and they end up have more fun then they thought.
Estoma: Considering who they are at this age. No.
Eleteo: Elena has a thing for gambling. Not for the money but just for the competition and the "chance" to win even though the games are all rigged. It's too much for her to pass up. I can't see Matei with any particular vice. But I can also see him as someone who can get obsessed or addicted to something. Probably some sort of dark spell he gets into researching.
Gababel: Both have the perchance to drink in different ways. Isabel doesn't do it often, but when she does, it's a binge all at once and says the funniest, most ridiculous things much to her embarrassment the next morning. Gabe does it either when he's out with the boys and Isabel has to carry him home because he had to win the three drinking contests. Or he does it more seriously after battle when he wants to forget.
Estenaomi: I think they both have a thin for cigars, mainly Esteban. He picked them up from Victor when they were teens because they thought they looked all so cool and mature with those big cubanos. Though Naomi will let herself have a smoke or two, she'll get on Esteban's case about unhealthy it is especially on a wooden ship. Naomi can get obsessive when it comes to checking or rechecking everything and drives Esteban crazy.
Estoma: Esteban can drink, in a bad way. But after living under Shuriki, can you blame him? Also Esteban is just awful with coping so he numbs his feelings away with wine. Drink after drink trying to forget everything. Dona has a thing for gambling. Well cheating at gambling so there's a guarantee not to lose which can get a bit dangerous in seedier casinos when her fellow players get wise to how she keeps winning.
Embarrassing nickname?
Eleteo: Probably something like pan dulce monster for Elena because once she gets her hands on pan dulce, she'll devour everything. Thing is, it's hard to embarrass Elena so she takes it in stride. Elena calls Mateo some manner of nauseatingly sweet name like "Honey boo boo kinds" for fun when they're in front of their friends or even Olivia because his blush is adorable. The other nickname, he got in his childhood was Klutzeo since he was so uncoordinated in school.
Gababel: We already know Gabe's embarrassing nickname. Baker boy. Actually that episode wasn't the first time it came up, he heard a lot in grade school when society was more class conscious and poor people were treated with disdain. Also some kids couldn't believe that the pro olaball player Roberto Nunez would give it up to bake. Isabel's nicknames never stuck but they usually followed the pattern of dull nerd or goody goody which didn't boot her confidence when comparing herself to Elena.
Estenaomi: I feel like Naomi would have some sort of nickname from her parents that she would tell them to knock it off and they do it anyway like Miss Fiestypants. Which Esteban found out during a family dinner and loves to bring it up because it fits so well. He also makes up some of his own during their many adventures. Naomi's favorite nickname for Esteban is "Geyser" after the one time Esteban got drunk and got a tattoo on his back that looked like a geyser springing up from his butt. Naomi freaked when she saw it and loves making jokes about him blowing his top and stuff even after he got it removed.
Estoma: Esteban's embarrassing nickname as we already know was El Segundo which had disastrous consequences on his self esteem. It just reminded him of how he was physically inferior to Victor and how everyone paid attention to Elena, that he was second to everyone in the world. Dona's embarrassing nickname was Whore which started when little kids couldn't pronounce her full name and you try to convince the child to say something else, it only made them more determined to say what he or she wants.
Sweetest gift they got from each other?
Eleteo: I feel like Mateo would give her a gift of a day without appointments or worry about the kingdom. One day she wakes up to find that her day is surprisingly free with her schedule being taken care of by the Grand COuncil for the day. Mateo comes with a bowl of cherries and a kiss and they go out for a leisurely jaquin ride. Then they just hang out with their friends at the beach or something. For the afternoon they go dancing and a dinner down at his workshop with lights and everything. So there it is a nice spent with friends, family and her favorite wizard. As for Mateo, he is pretty good by himself with just his books and magic practice so Elena's gift to him would be similar. A day free from lessons and missions so he could concentrate on improving his mastery. But the plus would be she's with him whole day, helping, asking questions and admiring his passion for the magic he loves so much.
Gababel: Gabe got Isabel the complete collection of scientific encyclopedia. She would have gotten them herself but she resisted since she had so many books already and was in the throes of insecurity about being dull and different. So Gabe swooped down and bought it for her to show that he appreciated her scientific side. Isabel got Gabe a brand new sword. Yes, he learned gus kessib from El Guapo but it doesn't hurt to have a fancy sword for show. He enjoys showing it off for her with his fencing skills. She also got a new saddle for Fuego because the guy loves his horse.
Estenaomi: I think her favorite gift that Esteban gave her was a ship. It wasn;y big because she knew she was going to inherit the Wayfarer as a houseboat but she was still very surprised to see that he got a full captain outfit with a hat and everything waiting in her closet. She got Esteban a brand new compass with an ancient map she found in some flea market so they could go on a whole new adventure together.
Estoma: Esteban received an enchanted music box from Satu. A combo of two things. His admiration and memories of staying in Satu and enchanted that only the one holding the music box could hear the music. So he could safely listen to it even close to Shuriki's quarters. I have a hc that Esteban is quite skilled in realistic drawing. So once he asked her to describe her family and he tried to do a drawing of them based on description. It wasn't perfect but the thought was heartwarming.
What childhood activity do they share with the other?
Eleteo: Elena introduces fencing to her man. She tried to train him through a less rigorous and more flirty version of Gabe's fencing bootcamp but Mateo fencing is like Mateo with a rope. All thumbs and falling. Not that either of them minds. Mateo tries to coach Elena through potion making. Although Rafa did not overtly teach him magic, he realized cooking recipes and herbal medicine was just a precursor. So he figured he could use the same concepts when teaching Elena. What they didn't realize that much like when Olivia gets into her head to do something, Elena does the same trying to see what would happen if she combined the purple concoction with the fizzing olive one. . . Ba Bam! Since then they have stuck to scepter training.
Gababel: As we know Gabe does NOT have any fond memories where olaball is concerned so that was out. But Gabe does love baking, especially cookies so that was the lazy weekend activity he and Isabel do together. Though he does tease Isa for her scientific calculation, there's still cookie dough and giggles when they're in the kitchen together. Isabel knows that Gabe isn't always able to follow her scientific treatises or conversations so she showed him a more palatable one. Stargazing. She and Raul used to do it all the time and it is one of her favorite memories with her father.So on clear nights, she spreads a picnic blanket in the royal garden and Isabel points out all the constellations and old stories as her father did for her.
Estenaomi: This should be obvious from the get go. Sailing is Naomi's thing and always will be. She has had more sea legs than land legs since she was 4 and made it her mission to teach Esteban everything she knows. At the beginning it was less fun as Naomi was serious about sailing safety but then she lets up because she doesn't want Esteban to hate it. Not that he does. He understands why she loves the thrill of the salt air and is kinda a waveholic in that he enjoys the bump and sway of the boat. Esteban's favorite thing is dancing because it has fond memories of his parents in the ballroom and so Esteban teaches her all the waltzes and ballroom dances he knows. She's a pretty quick study and picks them up in a flash so they move on to salsa and merengue and soon they're hitting clubs as the hottest couple on the dancefloor. And they always return to the ballroom for their own private dance too.
Estoma: Not only is dancing still Esteban's thing but olaball and goal! Esteban is such a bonafide fan of olaball there is even a baby picture of him in a olaball jersey so he takes Dona to one, Avalor vs Paraiso. Honestly, Dona didn't really watch the game, she was too busy watching Esteban the hilarity that was Esteban next to her pumping his fists and yelling like a maniac.Dona didn't do all the childhood things Esteban did like going to the circus or making ice cream sundays (and did not appreciate Esteban looking at her like her childhood was devoid of happiness) and didn't feel like taking a trip down memory lane. But she eventually relented at the thought of horse riding again. So they did just that and though Dona rode circles around him and laughed at Esteban's saddle sore butt, he thought it was worth it to see her so happy and care free.
Who sometimes "aww" over how cute they are?
Eleteo: Everyone in the royal family and the palace staff have caught Eleteo being adorable together. Special mention goes to the time Armando found both of them asleep in the library, curled up next to the fireplace with their arms around each other on a cold winter's night. He gently placed a blanket over them, awwed and left.
Gababel: Elena and Mateo keep catching them in private moments like one time they were taking a stroll through the gardens and stopped short at the sight of Isabel talking to Gabe about the scientific properties of some flower. It was in the beginning stages of their relationship and Elena just melted at the adoring look Gabe was wearing as he listened to Isabel who blushed if they maintained prolonged eye contact.
Estenaomi: Surprisingly it is Captain Chiloya who awws over them since there's not many people out on the open ocean. Whenever they meet up with him, Chiloya is touched by the moments he catches between them like holding hands as they dance together or helping one another with steering. Simple but sweet gestures.
Estoma: Luisa often sees them together when she is going about her business in the palace like one morning she woke up early to go to La Dulce Vida and found them sitting in the kitchen talking. It kinda reminded her of her own marriage and the nights/days when she and Francisco would sit and talk in their blissful world of two.
What do they sometimes walk into?
Eleteo: Sometimes Elena walks in on Mateo napping after studying too long or working on some new potion. She has learned not to sneak up on him because it can cause explosions. But if he's napping, she is prepared to kiss him or play "Guess who?'' Mateo usually walks in on Elena working or singing and sometimes just adores her singing for a moment before making his presence known.
Gababel: Gabe walks in on Isabel talking to herself about inventions or sometimes rocking on her guitar-accordion. Like Mateo, sometimes Gabe waits before making his presence known so he can be entertained by her carefreeness. Isabel sometimes walks in on Gabe doing his work out or push-ups or going over battle strategies though sometimes Isabel reminds him he needs to leave work at the barracks.
Estenaomi: Naomi walks into the room when Esteban his primping his hair or deep into his moisturizing routine so she jumps on him to scare him. Esteban sometimes walks in on Naomi deep in thought and pacing around and asks her "Who has one the argument in your head this time?"
Estoma: Like above, Dona often walks in on Esteban in the middle of his skincare routine. Sometimes he is practicing the booby trap dance (got to keep sharp, yes!). he usually walks in on her primping herself oro doing leftover work of the day.
Who reads romance novels?
Eleteo" Surprisingly Mateo. He didn't mean to but when he was little, sometimes Rafa would confiscate his spellbooks because she didn't want him to strain his eyes reading into the night. But during those rainy days when he had no books, he went last ditch and read some of Rafa's which included romances that he got sucked into. Sometimes he imagined himself as the battle scarred hero, but he also enjoyed it hoping that he may have the same kind of passionate, respectful, no holds barred, no matter what love for someone. Luckily, he found that with Elena but the romance did help with making some pretty good love speeches to articulate his feelings.
Gababel: Isabel though she studiously pretends she doesn't by hiding them in her textbooks. The first time Gabe found out, Isabel turned as red as a tomato but Gabe only teased a little bit. He sometimes asks if she always had a type for knights and copying the poses of the cover leads. In truth, Iabel enjoys the knights but she prefers the realistic books since it's easier for her to fantasize. It's a perfect blend of realism and happily ever after fluff. Gabe prefers the warrior men ones because he did get sucked in one time when Isabel read them out loud and he was immediately invested.
Estenaomi: Neither at first, but at some point in their travels they ran out of stuff to read and shockingly only romance paperbacks could be found at some stops. Sp they read it. Naomi only does to laugh at the ridiculous descriptions and shake her head at cliche they are but Esteban would be lying if he said he didn't try to copy the hero's smoldering intensity or brooding pick up lines from time to time.
Estoma: Dina does with no shame because she's old enough to no longer care. Esteban knows and occasionally glanced but found it too cheesy to be believable. Still they have re-enacted some scenes and Esteban is sinfully good at playing a rakish duke.
Things they taught each other?
Eleteo: Pretty much canon but magic studies all the dang time but they know how to make it fun with each other. Much more an hc, Elena teaches Mateo how to play guitar and is very patient with lots of kisses as encouragement. Mateo taught Elena some recipes that are Rafa's specialties and are amazingly delicious.
Gababel: Just like in the Princess Knight, Gabe teaches Isabel to fence. Only with more much flirtation and innuendo which flusters Gabe as he's used to calm Isabel that he forgets she's from the long line of indiscreet Flores. Isabel teaches Gabe how to map things based on the position of stars which is useful when he's on stakeout.
Estenaomi: Esteban already knows how to sail but Naomi improved his knowledge tenfold with little tips on knots and parts of ship building and fixing. Even general woodwork like making ship bottles which is super hard and intricate but he likes the feel of Naomi trying to fix delicate mistakes and how concentrated she is Esteban teaches Naomi classic treasure hunting techniques he used to do with Victor and athletic activities like vine swinging.
Estoma: Just like with Naomi, Esteban teaches her to dance. She grew up under Shuriki so dancing was not a skill that was encouraged. She clearly needs more lessons. It's better when it's a partner dance and the other person can stop unnecessary shimmnying. Dona showed Esteban how to stay on a wild horse because he didn't want to learn "boringly simple" rope tricks and he was going to do it anyway if she didn't stop him/ So far he's stayed on two seconds on a fake one. He's working on it.
Height differences hc
Eleteo: From what I can tell Elena is almost the same height but at times Elena appears shorter than him. I'm going to go with the idea that Mateo is taller but not by much. But he also has the magic advantage so when neither of them can get anything, he just levitates.
Gababel: Even as Isabel grows to her full height Gabe is taller but that's perfect for her. Isabel adores being able to sit on his lap or be picked up in his strong, muscular arms. It makes her feel safe, admittedly his muscles may be hard but they're alo cuddly. Plus there is something so intimate about going on her tiptoes to reach his lips or being swooped up in his arms. Gabe also likes it for the same reasons. Her in his arms, and admittedly when she ies the tiptoe thing he becomes a blushy mess with her small smirk and the way her arms wrap around his neck like he is the only thing in the world she can hold on to and never let go. Estenaomi: Naomi is the shorter one because even young Esteban is taller than others like a freaking string bean/ Naomi comes up to his nose which forces her to look up into his eyes which sometimes gets her blushy with his intense Estesmolder. He is a weapon with that smolder. Not that it is all gazing into each other's eyes. Esteban can get pretty cocky about it when offering to reach things he can't. She only reminds him that the taller people are, the harder they fall which is apt because he usually unintentionally trips because he doesn't look where he's going.
Estoma: They're at the same height when Dona wears his heels. The few times she doesn't, she comes to his forehead which gives Esteban plenty of chances for forehead kisses. But when they fight sometimes Esteban would bring it up because he has the belief of fighting at a equa advantage and not look up at him. So he'll teasingly ask if she would like to pause the fight so she can get her heels and be able to glare at his eye level which only infuriates her more.
Who secretly melts inside when the other says their names?
Eleteo: I feel like it's equal melting on both their parts. For Elena this is the sort of love she's never felt before. Everything is just so special when Mateo says it. He makes her feel like the most important thing in the world, which is saying something. He' just so sincere and warm and the way he says her name with love and adoration and respect makes her fall for him more. Mateo feels the same way. He's not a "nobody" wizard hiding in his basement. Shr makes him feel like he can do anything, that he's worth so much more to her and makes him want to be more for her. So it continues in an endless cycle.
Gababel: Isabel dies. It's not hard to get her to blush whereas Gabe is concerned when he says her name, especially in the beginning of their relationship. . . just lots of red face. Part of it is from the disbelief she still has that she's singled out by him. She's used to being seen as Elena's little sister, a burgeoning scientist. It's hard to believe she can step out of that shadow and be noticed by Gabe. But she is and the way he says her name makes her feel safe and respected and with such warmth. . .yes, she loves it and him.
Estenaomi: Esteban does, he's a secret softie so he secretly melts when Naomi says his name. It is so often that her softer side is under her sassy exterior so the times she says his name with fondness that she gives no one else, its special to him. Especially when he feels like his abuelos are nagging him about being more like Elena or more mature and then he knows he has Naomi who (almost) never says his name in a tone of deep disappointment and he hopes to never disappoint her ever.
Estoma: Dona does since almost no one knows her real name and Esteban rarely says it in public. So when he does it is in some deep private talk that makes it even more special. He says it like it's the most beautiful name in the world and goes a long way to making her hate it less.
Little habit that entertains the other?
Eleteo: Elena is always entertained by whenever Mateo imitates someone else since it's usually so exaggerated or when he gets annoyed. She is not entertained by his annoyance per say, it's just that he's so frenzied and animated so it's a bit funny like when Esteban "ate" his mom. Mateo is entertained when Elena gets all sasy and competitive like in the Scepter Training shorts. It's always entertaining when she gets into her hair flips and sometimes starts goading her competitive spirit.
Gababel: Gabe gets entertained when Isabel sees a scientific mistake in a journal where there isn't supposed to be any artistic license or suspension of disbelief because it is supposed to be cold hard facts. She goes into a long rant about fact checking and Gabe just smiles at her passion. Isabel is entertained whenever Gabe incorporates his guard training into little things he does like throwing fruit or olaball which she finds cute when he is just so proud of his skills.
Estenaomi: Like Elena, Esteban gets his entertainment sometimes when Naomi is annoyed or freaking out because it's usually the other way around with them with Naom telling him to calm down his dramatics. Naomi is entertained by Esteban's constant feud with anyone who hasn't heard of or doesn't agree that Avaloran chocolate is the best. She can't blame him though because chocolate is worth fighting for.
Estoma:m Dona is entertained when someone gives a speech Esteban wrote because you can always see Esteban in the background mouthing all the words with cringing and enthusiasm whenever the person gets it wrong or right. Sometimes Esteban accompanies Dona in shopping and he is always a bit entertained with the way she has her assistant behind her carrying bags and taking all the stuff she points to with "Mine." Not "I think I'll buy that" or "Maybe this one?" Just "Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine." He sometimes asks her if she's even looking at what she's buying or if it depends on how shiny it is.
Who moves in with the other and who decorates?
Eleteo: Technically we saw Mateo move into the wizard quarters of the palace and have already decorated. When they move in as a married couple it is Elena who decorates the room with some of his books even though he says they can keep it in his workshop and she brings some of the baby pictures Rafa gave her because she finds baby Mateo adorable.
Gababel: Obviously Gabe has to move into the palace since it's so spacious and technically Blanca swoops in to decorate along with Isabel. gabe can be neat in his guard quarters, he has no idea about aesthetic and neatness in his actual room. Plus Isabel likes to keep things in line with her own system of organization so it's just best to let her take over.
Estenaomi: Since the two are sailing around the world together in Naomi's boat, Esteban moves in with Naomi and decorates his part of the room with his sense of flair of fancy drawings and clothes and health care stuff. Honestly his stuff takes up more of the bathroom than Naomi.
Estoma: Probably Dona since the palace is very big and I can't see Esteban wanting to be separated from his family. She also decorates it although there are the usual disagreements of his stuff blocking hers, there is no need for that many vases in one room etc.
Who watches the other sleep?
Eleteo: Undoubtedly Elena because Mateo takes little catnaps around the palace or sometimes he studies so hard he falls asleep sitting and that's where Elena finds him hours later and she just smiles at him since he looks so peaceful asleep.
Gababel: Gabe is the one who watches befitting his guard work at night so ISabel doesn't have the same stamina for staying up late unless she's reading something really good. Gabe can't help his heart swelling with love and disbelief that she's lying beside him and just cuddles closer.
Estenaomi: I feel like it would be either one. More likely Esteban would find her asleep standing up at the bow so he has to take over but Naomi has watched him fall asleep, and like Gabe, can't believe she's sharing her life with him. Estoma: Esteban since I picture him as the night owl so he'd stay awake longer and watch her with a small smile on his face.
Who cooks?
Eleteo: Both do but Elena more because she has fond memories of baking with her mother while Rafa did all the baking for her.
Gababel: IS this even a question? Gabe does by virtue of knowledge and skill but Isabel is no slouch with her chemistry background and precise measurements. They most often do it together on date night.
Estenaomi: Naomi does since she's used to cooking for her dad when they were out at sea and Esteban was still slowly growing out of his pampered rich boy phase where he wants adventure and not the critty work of cooking over the fire. Estoma: I think Esteban because we saw on Snow place like home that he likes his food to be made the way he wants it.
Irrational phobias?
Eleteo: Mateo is less scared about horses than wary of them when they rear or eat apples ut of his hand. Elena is trying to help him by going on horseback rides and showing him how to groom Carnela. Honestly, I can't think of any irrational fears for Elena. The only one I could imagine might be the dark after being in the amulet so long.
Gababel: Isabel has a fear of lightening and thunder storms, mainly by imagining the many things that can go wrong like blackouts or gloods or tree crashing. Even just the noise freaks her out. Good thing Gabe is there with lots of hugs and kisses in bed. Gabe, we already know, has a phobia of geckos. They just scurry everywhere, they're slimy and ugh he just hates em.
Estenaomi: Naomi has a fear of clowns. Not that she'll go screaming but she just tenses up. Something about the face is just disturbing to her. Esteban hates small bugs. Spiders, scorpions, occasionally a caterpillar he mistakens for a centipede.
Estoma: Same as above Esteban hates small bugs. Dona has an irrational fear of frogs, they're just disgusting to her. one time Esteban put a fake one in her office to annoy her and she wouldn't go in until she removed it.
Who plays with the other's hair/toes in the morning?
Eleteo: Both do. Mateo likes to stroke Elena's long soft hair and smell its flower/sunshine scent. Elena enjoys playing with his cute curls. When they wake up in the morning, if either of them curls up close enough, the other will play with their toes.
Gababel: Gabe does. He likes feeling her wavy curls and spooning her. He plays with her toes on a lazy morning when neither of them feel like getting out of bed. It's almost like he's examining how small they are in his large hands. And if they don't have work, he'll follow it up with a nice foot massage.
Estenaomi: Naomi plays with Esteban's floppy Bieber hair. Sine he takes so long to wake up Naomi does small braids in his hair in the meanwhile. I also imagine Esteban as a touchy feely B and would play with her toes, scraping off chipped polish and stuff.
Estoma: Esteban does. He likes to bury his nose in her hair and feel it before she puts it up in her usual bun. If he's bored he'll play with her toes.
Flaw they try to help the other covercome?
Eleteo: Elena tries to help Mateo with his insecurity and self doubt that eats him up inside. After years of hiding in the shadows of his basement, Mateo really doubts his worth, his ability, and his value within the kingdom as a wizard. He berates himself for not being enough. Elena has a similar problem that people can see her greatness, she can get consumed by her failures as queen. That all the responsibility falls to her all the time.
Gababel: Gabe tries to help Isabel when it comes to her perfectionism and her need to have everything right. Though he adores how her mind works he gets concerned when she overanalyzes to the point of paralysis. Meanwhile Isa helps Gabe with his need to repress his emotions and that no matter how much glory he achieves as Captain, the doubt in his sound in the sound of his father's voice says he's not doing enough and letting people down.
Estoma: Isn't it obvious what Esteban has? Survivors' guilt, big time. Also overwhelming bouts of depression along with a superiority inferiority complex being "El Segundo." She tries to ease past the sins that make him an "evil man" and help him see that it's okay to allow yourself to be forgiven and loved. Which is almost the pot calling kettle since Dona repress her emotions too or as Esteban says emotional constipation since she hates it so much. She always hides behind a mask.
Modern day living?
Eleteo: I feel like Eleteo would live in Miami, Florida in a quaint but expensive beach house. Not only because of the large Latin community but it has all the beaches, and it's so colorful and lovely that I magine they'd have lots of fun adventures there.
Gababel: I see Gabe as the all American guy so maybe some sort of midwestern small town or California suburbs in the mountains with a tigh community that they know their neighbors but close enough for Isabel to commute to her job in the Silicon Valley.
Estenaomi: I think they;d still be travellers, backpacking through Europe and the like but their home base would be a nice apartment in Miami or New Orleans, Louisiana since it's a port town full of diverse restaurants, people, culture and fun holidays like Mardi Gras.
Estoma: I think they'd have one of those huge penthouses in NY in the rich people area of the hamptons. All the high end fashions, theatre, and business stuff. And they'd totally be the type to splurge and have an additional summer apartment in Europe.
Who scares the other?
Eleteo: Elena does. She finds Mateo's yelp and immediate tamborita defense pose funny though Mateo is not opposed to dishing it back at her. Elena tends to be a good sport about it and laugh it off. Mateo needs a moment to get his heartbeat back to normal.
Gababel: Isabel tried one and got flipped over the couch and Gabe apologized profusely but Isabel understood the lesson not to sneak up on the captain if the guard.
Estenaomi: Both do but Esteban more since I imagine him as that mischievous teen.Though sometimes it backfires when Naomi gets a jump on what he's up to.
Estoma: Esteban does, and finds it way too easy. Dona really regrets giving him the key to her apartment.
Big/little spoon?
Eleteo: Elena is usually the spoon because she enjoys the feeling of protecting the one shoe loves but Mateo has gotten to be the big spoon more than once because yes, being surrounded by all that warmth is satisfying.
Gababel: Gabe is the big spoon and Isabel the little. She enjoys having his muscles around her and feeling safe. Plus his biceps are like little pillows.
Estenaomi: Esteban is the big and Naomi is the little but they switch it up often depending who feels more sore after all their adventuring.
Estoma: Esteban is the big spoon, he likes having something to hold.
Who is the cuddler?
Eleteo: Elena is more of a cuddler. She is just so affectionate and after her time in the amulet she just likes to know he is there, next to her, for real. But Mateo is pretty affectionate as we have seen with him and his mom.
Gababel: Gabe unsurprisingly. He is affectionate to those he likes and lets them know it but so is Isabel so they're tied.
Estenaomi: Esteban is. We've seen him try to hide his emotional side but he's not good at it and comes out with the PDA.
Estoma: Dona. Total ice queen in public but in private she lets the affection come out.
Who does the neck nuzzles?
Eleteo: Elena to Mateo or she does nose nuzzles.
Gababel: Gabe, again. He's the big spoon so he has more opportunity.
Estenaomi: Esteban is. He strikes me as attentive.
Estoma: Dona, mainly in her sleep.
Who strokes the other's hair?
Eleteo: They stroke each others hair, hers is long and soft and she likes his curls.
Gababel: Gabe does since Isabel has such luscious locks, he even braids them sometimes.
Estenaomi: Esteban usually ruffles Naomi's hair.
Estoma: Esteban does when it's out of her bun and she plays with his small beard.
Who starts the fire?
Eleteo: mateo, he can make one that's warm and crackly in seconds thanks to a spell he learned just for the occasion.
Gababel: Isabel does since Gabe is usually exhausted when he comes home. Not too exhausted to give her a kiss but making a fire is not at the top of his mind.
Estenaomi: Naomi does the fire since she knows how to do it safely on a boat. Estoma: Estebann does, he likes to plan it all out with hot cocoa, a fireplace, nothing to do but relax and unwind.
Who will usually fall asleep?
Eleteo: Ekena. Mateo is used to staying up long nights working on his spells while Elena has the weight.work of the kingdom on her so she's pretty tired. Gababel: Isabel will fall asleep before Gabe, usually while studying her science magazine. Gabe has been trained to stay up for guard duty.
Estenaomi: Esteban because he uses up a lot of energy in the day.
Estoma: Dona. She's a morning person so she goes to bed early.
What hobby do they try for each other?
Eleteo: Mateo learns how to play guitar, he already has a good voice so now he can accompany himself. Besides Elena has such fond memories of learning from her abuelos and her parents. Admittedly it is not that easy for him. He can wield his tamborita with easy grace but guitar strings not so much. But he considers it a challenge and keeps trying. Elena has fallen in love with traditional dances and new modernizations of it that has come up in the past 41 years she's been in the amulet and Mateo happily guides her through it though she doesn't need much help.
Gababel: Gabe tries to do some inventing himself to see why Isabel gets so hyped about it and finds it. . . confusing. He tried but high school math did not prepare him for those kinds of physics at all. Even her suggestions to see it as a battle strategy didn't work. Oh well, it was the effort that counts. Isabel tried some of the guard training Gabe went through and surprisingly got into it. It was like her inner thrill seeker got released or something because she wanted to do the course again and again. Seeing Isabel rule the course made Gabe fall a little harder too.
Estenaomi: Naomi decided to try out ballroom dancing without Esteban's help. I mean yes, he taught her to waltz but she was determined to learn new styles by herself so she could impress him. After Naomi nearly upstaged him in ballroom dancing and he learned how much she put into learning it, Esteban decided to try rope tricks as she does. Unfortunately he grew more frustrated the more he did and the more he entangled himself in it even after he requested her help. Estoma: Dona usually read poetry during long rides to other kingdoms and with nothing to do, she'd read aloud to him. It began Esteban's appreciation for it especially during the Shuriki era. The meter and lyricism was the closest he could get to hearing music and he'd start to ask to borrow her books. Dona tried to do the jungle exploring that Esteban was so fond of him in his youth but she couldn't stand it for more than an hour.
Do they do mani pedis?
Eleteo: Surprisingly yes, Mateo is much better at it than Elena since he's used to such intricate work with his potions and spells. Elena's liable to get the polish all over.
Gababel: Isabel does it for Gabe in utmost secrecy and only with clear polish but he admits he likes getting pampered and Isabel gives a mean foot rub. Estenaomi: Esteban does it for Naomi after she tells him that she didn't bother with the stuff since she'll chip off the nail polish, what's the point. But he insisted and like Gabe, Naomi comes to enjoy the pampering.
Estoma: They both do usually on their off days and Esteban has absolutely no shame in being caught in a full face mask. Dona is just happy she can finally get her hands on some of that moisturizer he's been hoarding.
Whose more protective?
Eleteo: Since Elena inherited Luisa's fierce mother hen tendencies, she's a lot more outwardly protective like when she gave Gabe those warning glares in Spellbound for dissing Mateo. But that's not to say ateo isn't as protective of Elena when danger comes calling. Spellbound and Song of the Sirenas is a good example of that.
Gababel: Gabe, obviously. It's part of the guard thing. Isabel does want Gabe's protection but sometimes he can go overboard like when they're exploring an island and Isabel just wants a few more rock samples but he thinks its too dangerous for her to trek through jungles even though she's done it thousands of times before.
Estenaomi" Naomi is generally more suspicious and streetwise than esteban who wants to go adventuring everywhere and willing to talk to anyone to get information. Even if those sources are less than reliable. Plus young!Esteban has a tendency to overestimate his own mortality so she has to pull him away from swinging over lava or a crocodile infested lakes among other things. Even though he assures he can totally climb that thousand feet mountain without proper gear. No problem.
Estoma: Esteban. Blame it on everything he's lost but he is a bit protective about making sure no one else hurts his family again nor the ones he loves.
Little scars/imperfections hcs?
Eleteo: Mateo's left wrist is more bendable than his right due to a (Scarring. at least to Rafa) fall at the beach when 7 year old Mateo got pushed around by the waves and broke his wrist among the rocks. I can't think of anything for Elena, maybe a medical scar.
Gababel: Once Gabe goes to war, you can bet he gets scarred physically and mentally and it is not as cool as he thought it would be when he was young. The mainly form around his arms from sword clashes plus a deep gnash in his right side and few whip scars from unfortunate missions when he gets captured. Isabel's is less noticeable but he has a scar down her leg from a time when Elena and Esteban were roughhousing kids playing catch with a vase and she got caught in the crossfire.
Estenaomi: I imagine young Esteban has a chipped tooth. Not too noticeable as it's a bottom incisor that was chipped during a fall from a waterfall during a mountain climbing dare. That among other broken bones. He also has a small scar on his eyebrow from possibly a knife in a bar brawl. Naomi has a faint white scar on her right side from when she got scratched by a nail on a ship. She was annoyed that it was less epic than how Esteban got his scars.
Estoma: I already wrote this an angst fic but I hc that Esteban got a whip scar from Shuriki to warn him of her wrath. Or more heroically got it to spare the punishment of another innocent citizen. Once Dona got kicked off her horse when she was young resulting in a broken clavicle. It wasn't straightened completely so now one is slightly lower than the other.
Worst Date Ever?
Eleteo: It was all going well when the whole staff and the Grand Council interrupted their date with a list of things needed to be done and by done now, they meant done this morning when Elena had been off with Mateo. Apparently in her busyness, she forgot to cancel her previous appointments, They tried to salvage the date by continuing somewhat romantic activities in 5 minute intervals but it was hopeless.
Gababel: The abuelos crashed their date sort of. They were pretty well established as a couple during their first Christmas so the families all met up as chatted while they went to sneak under some mistletoe. Well Blanca, Roberto, Luisa and Francisco got to talking and baby stories came out. All of them. All the ones they hadn't wanted the other one to hear. Isabel was mortified when Luisa started bringing out picture albums. And there was nothing they could as the adults pulled them into the conversation.
Estenaomi: It was a real disaster. First, Naomi gets splashed with mud all over her new dress then Esteban burns his tongue on spicess and spills his water over Naomi. They missed their carriage ride to the olaball game and ended the night back on the ship where they just rested for like half an hour. That's when they realized the food was a little suspect and food poisoning hit them.
Estoma: I imagine at the beginning they kept their dating on the down low just to make sure it would work out and not be a mistake they'd regret for the rest of their lives. Well one night they go to the opera and surprise, Francisco and Luisa were also having a date night. And since they assumed there was nothing going on between them, they invited themselves along to sit next to them and join their dinner. Nothing like a crashed date by your abuelos.
Favorite features?
Eleteo: Both love each other's eyes. They are truly the windows to the soul but Elena's love for Mateo's soft sweet smile and his curls comes at a close second.
Gababel: Though it might be shallow Isabel likes Gabe's arms. Not only because they're muscular, they just make her feel safe. Gabe likes Isa's mouth, anything that comes out of it is so informative and special and sincere even when she's babbling and then of course, there's the kissing.
Estenaomi: Esteban adores Naomi's freckles. He finds them so uniquely her and likes counting them. Naomi likes Esteban's swoopy hair which she should considering how much gel and time he spends on it.
Estoma: Dona likes Esteban's expressive face, at times incredibly sweet, hilarious and sinful all at once. Esteban likes her hand, and how they're perfectly manicured.
Who leaves gifts and flowers?
Eleteo: Elena leaves gifts, she can't help but spoil those she loves. She gives him new materials to help with his potions and spells. Mateo always supplies flowers since Rafa taught him to garden and he can usually grow exotic or unusual ones that he can spell to bloom on command.
Gababel: Gabe brings the flowers and gifts. Usually for more scientific purposes like flowers for her aromatherapy project or a box set of encyclopedias. Though for Isabel the encyclopedia gift was the best thing ever even if it was for work. She treasures it.
Estenaomi: Esteban gets all the gifts and flowers. Like the time he gave Naomi a twelve dozen rose bouquet. He really wants to make sure Naomi knows how much he cares for her but he tends to go overboard so Naomi has to gently remind him that gifts don't mean everything and what she wants most is to spend time with him.
Estoma: Dona does. It's simple really since she owns a store so she usually buys some extra things that she knows Esteban would like. Which usually leads to Esteban being the gentleman he is to buy flowers in return or even try to top some of her gifts. The competitiveness never really goes away.
Take care of the other when sick?
Eleteo: Mateo has his hands fill when Elena is sick because she refuses to admit it and wants to continue her work and everything she usually does. But Rafa taught him the perfect sleepytime soup recipe that gets Elena to drowse off so she admit defeat and lets him sing to her. Mateo is also a handful in that he doesn't want to admit sickness as he doesn't want the smothering that comes when Rafa finds out. But Elena isn't having that. They are a couple, she is taking care of him and doesn't care about the germs. Mateo would be lying if he said that he doesn't enjoy the extra attention Elena feasts upon him.
Gababel: Gabe is an absolute sweetheart when Elena is sick with making specially prepared soups and dropping by from work every time he's free. He even writes down some scientific treatises that Isabel attempts to dictate through a stuffy nose. Isabel has the job of trying to gold Gabe down when he insists that he isn't sick and can go to work. Usually her puppy dog eyes with the charm and Gabe stays in bed so he can be sung to and read stories.
Estenaomi: Esteban is such a whiny child when he's sick and cranky too about taking his medicine. Although Naomi rolls her eyes she indulges his antics because she finds it funny. And though he doesn't admit it, Esteban appreciates how patient he is. As for Naomi, Esteban treats like a fragile flower near death more than a common cold which annoys her to no end. But she does get massages and being fed food out of it which she admits can be nice too.
Estoma: They generally avoid each other when sick. Dona doesn't have much patience for his complaining about how sick and bored he is and Esteban doesn't have patience when she tells him he is nursing her all wrong. The only time they can't stand each other is when they're peacefully asleep which is promptly ruined when they wake up with 'whad are youd looking ad?"
Who's more picky?
Eleteo: Neither really. Elena is very enthusiastic about experiencing new cultures which includes eating their foods. Mateo isn't picky but he is more resistant when it comes to trying things like kelp taco. But he can't resist Elena's enthusiasm when she urges him to try a little bit and that's when he learns that Marisa and Elena had the right idea when it comes to the deliciousness of kelp tacos. Gababel: Isabel is. Not because of the food itself but biology class has made a big impact on how she views the potential of salmonella and e. coli. But that's more with regular food. She'll say yes to any sort of dessert. Especially any Gabe makes for her.
Estenaomi: Esteban is. Naomi is more adventurous having to eat all different kinds of foods and sometimes likes to taunt him about it like shoving fried squid tentacles in his face. She has also tried to help him get over his pickiness by sometimes dousing it with sugar or using new meat in his tamales.
Estoma: Esteban still. Though Dona tried to guilt him into eating new foods with this (not my) quote- "I had a pet goat growing up, jenny. When I was eight, my parents ran out of food so they made me go outside and kill her. I had to skin Jenny, cook Jenny and eat Jenny. After that I guess U just tried not to think too much about what I was eating anymore. And well. . . I made damn well sure I wouldn't be in a position where I'd have to eat my favorite pet again." The plan backfired and instead of feeling more grateful for food Esteban lost his appetite completely. And is still a picky eater.
Whose more protective of their food?
Eleteo: Neither is particularly. But Elena can be possessive of her pan dulces when she has them. So when Mateo teasingly takes a few from her plate, then the food fight is on. Of course, that just leads to some licking off each other's cheeks and fingers like Elena putting a strawberry in her mouth and taunt Mateo into kissing her. Or even do an orange smile which they think is incredibly hilarious.
Gababel: Isabel is. We all know Gabe would do practically anything for Isabel including sharing food. Isa would do the same. Except when it comes to pan dulces. Isabel loves those pan dulces and will basically hoard them in her cheeks if she is able to manage it. Gabe finds the image adorable and always teases her about the chipmunk cheeks.
Estenaomi: Esteban. Let's face it. Pan dulces and Flores family are like inseparable. So Naomi often teases Esteban by hiding the food or stealing it for herself. Esteban's "tortured" reaction to her "betrayal" is often amusing to watch but Naomi has learned to be careful because Esteban often retaliates with creative pranks that she never sees coming. It also bothers him when Naomi obliviously double dips.
Estoma: Dona especially if she's already in a bad moon. "IF YOU DARE TAKE MY DANISH I WILL REACH DOWN YOUR THROAT, PULL IT OUT< AND BEAT YOU TO DEATH WITH IT!" (NOt my quote. BUt it's such an overwrought reaction to food being taken I had to use it)
AU
Eleteo: Street performer and illusionist, Mateo comes under the wing of Elena Flores' bohemian musical troupe when he moves to Avalor City. Soon the two form a special connection marred by Elena's family who are desperately searching for the eldest child to take over their company. A job Elena had forsaken after a traumatic death. Mateo is tempted between helping Elena regain her rightful place at head of the company with the possibility of never seeing her again or running away to Paris as she suggests.
Gababel: Isabel works in a science lab for the boss from hell aka Shuriki and her smarmy second in commander/personal advisor, Javier. What's a single grad student to do but keep on trying day after day on her thesis. Luckily, she has her roomie, Tomko to lean on and unexpectedly, the cute security guard at her building, Gabe Nunesz. Soon life gets a lot more complicated when love hit this young scientist over the head. Fun complicated. But will this burgeoning relationship be able to last after she starts her real job after grad school? And more distressingly after Javier's attempts at sabotage and plagiarism.
Estenaomi: It's a boringly ordinary day at Naomi's part time job at her father's antique nautical shop when her friend's cousin, Esteban comes in searching for a map. A map that leads to a Flores family mystery and a chance for adventure that Naomi can't resist. Especially since that adventure is on the tail of the arrogant college boy with searing brown eyes and no impulse control. Of course, when that mystery leads them directly to the hideout of the notorious yet secretive mob family-the Cuban Delgados. It's clear they're in over their heads and more dangerous still their hearts are on the line as their feelings begin to grow with each adrenaline racing escape.
Estoma: Working in the same publishing house, Esteban is a publisher for the nonfiction imprint while Dona is an editor for the romance novel section. They rarely associate except at one work dinner where they are forced to sit next to each other and learn of their disdainful views of the other's genre. He thinks her clients write superficial copy-and-paste trash and she thinks his clients are pretentious Pulitzer-wannabe rejects. They strike a challenge to read a list of the "best" of the other's genres. Soon their meetings change from literary criticisms to what others call dates. But that's impossible. No way life is like a book. But soon the lines between fact and fiction begin to blur with meddling relatives, a mystery dinner, a regency style ball and way too many fairytale moments. It leaves them with one question. What exact genre are they in? And whether it has a happy ending?
Reverse AU
Eleteo: So Mateo is the adopted brother of Prince Gabe thus making him Prince Mateo. However, he still feels like an outsider because he is adopted as well as knowing he is capable of magic skills that royals are not supposed to possess much less study and learn. But like his brother, he decides to sneak out and find a master, that master being none other than Elena, the royal wizard and wielder of the magic of Takaina. Obviously their magical studies bond them in more ways than one. They confide in one another of Mateo's outsider feelings and Elena who is still coming to terms with her grief over her parents' untimely death in battle with her sorceress enemy, Shuriki. So together, they team up to help Elena avenge her family and for Mateo to find the truth of his biological family.
Gababel: so somewhat of a switch but Gabe is the royal prince of Avalor while Isabel is in the army. But not as you think. She isn't a guard but a scientist tasked with making new more efficient weapons, transportations and the like. Anyway Gabe, a la princess Jasmine, wants more out of life than being a prince, occasionally playing sports as his father wants. He wants to go out and defend the people. So he sneaks out to go to the barracks but he is stopped by Isabel when passes her laboratory. He's immediately intrigued (by the lab and by her). Isabel is sort of a working hermit and she'd be lying if she didn' get flustered at seeing the Prince of Avalor in her lab. Well they get to talking and Gabe is amazed that he's never heard of all her contributions and what she has done and vows to help her get the recognition she wants in a non-military experiment. And Isabel promises in turn to help him become a royal guard.
Estenaomi: So I've seen young!Esteban and I've seen Naomi waiting to become an appropriate age but what if. . . picture a world where Esteban had also been in that amulet with Elena and when they get out Esteban is the young one and Naomi is the one in her 40s. By that time older Naomi hasn't become something special but she is content with it. Sort of. Not really. But she thinks it's too late for her now. Anyhow she gets on the Grand Council for her life experience around the realm and their relationship is a lot like in the show. Only Naomi is the more realistic one who knows how the world works while Esteban inspires her to see she still has a chance to get her dreams.
Estoma: So in this one, Esteban made the deal with Shuriki but at last minute did the right thing and told King Raul and nothing happened. So the family was a bit hurt and confused by Esteban's feelings of loneliness and they promised they'd work on it. They still feel Esteban needed to be punished. So he is sent to a small village ranch for the summer to learn that work takes responsibility as well as a chance to see how people work together and depend on one another like a family is supposed to. As you can guess, that ranch is Dona's family ranch. And it's a bit like Pride and Prejudice where she thinks he's a spoiled brat and a nuisance she has to teach him. While Esteban thinks the whole summer is going to suck, he finds her attitude an insult to his pride and wants to prove he can totally "slum" it. But then their competitive antagonism turns flirty banter yet there's still obstacles. Namely her fiance and everyone's belief, including Esteban's, that no way he'd go for a poor villager, he's so much better than that.
Imaginings
Eleteo: Sometimes Eleteo imagines what it would be like if they didn't have such high profile roles as the queen and her king consort/royal wizard and what if they were just a regular couple living in Mateo's home village. He as a local wizard, she helping around town and enjoying the festivals and laughter and love surrounding them. A bit like this https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=smash+mr.+and+mrs.+snith&view=detail&mid=BE2C3E558A3068C266A9BE2C3E558A3068C266A9&FORM=VIREBut they also agree they love the life they have now with all its adventures as chaotic and dangerous as it sometimes is. Everything is fine as long as they have each other.
Gababel: They have the exact opposite imagining where they sometimes vision what it would be like if Isabel was queen and Gabe was her ever busy king consort/captain of the guard. It's busy and they much prefer what they're doing now with what they love-science and guarding. But it certainly makes for some fun roleplays in the future.
Estenaomi: Honestly, they are living the dream sailing around the world and stuff, they wouldn't trade it for a thing. Though they do picture what it would be like if they had stayed around and how they would have shaken up the stuffy noble crowd with their jokes and their adventuring around the kingdom looking for ancient artifacts.
Estoma: During Shuriki era they would sometimes joke about not returning from an ambassador trip and just stay where they were like fugitives. Esteban would set up a small shop selling his fantastic youth exfoliation and they'd spent the rest of the time, spending the money, Esteban playing his guitar, Dona writing poetry, and dancing in their backyard with no gossip or reputation on the line.
One of the most embarrassing nsfw situations?
Gababel: It’s a classic mishap but I feel like it would totally happen to them. But it’s one of those nights. They’re spicing it up, they have handcuffs. So after a through few rounds, they go to unlock it, and realize the keys are not on the dresser. They’re under it, too far for her to reach and the guy that usually moves the dresser is kinda locked to the bedpost. Gabe wanted Isabel to make an invention and NOT call one of the guards for help because hello, he had a reputation. But it would take a few days for Isabel to design and make a lifting invention and she couldn’t just drop everything to do it. So they compromised and called Mateo and Elena to help. Though they did an unnecessary amount of smirking and knowing looks as they did so.
Estenaomi: They had been getting a bit cocky about their sexual escapades, and by that, they were trying to see how much they could get away with in public and like in everything... pride goeth before fall. It had been at the theatre, it was some boring philosophical piece that even Esteban had to say it was pretentious nonsense and they decided to have some good ol fashion fun. They went to the empty back row and start with a little oral and then more clothes went off as they tried their best not to moan too loud. Or in Naomi’s case, Esteban literally putting his hand over her. And just as they finished, the house lights came up and people started to exit. Only to pause at the back row at the very embarrassed, very naked couple lying on the seats as they struggled to put on their clothes and leave while the theatre owner banned them for life.
Estoma: Since doña has a store, she gets some massage oils and lubes and it is only fitting that they “test” them out. They got the latest “experience-enhancing” lubricant from Napurna that was guaranteed to make it the steamiest night of their lives. Well, she put it on and 10 seconds in that steam was more like a burning fire down there. And so the mood was ruined and so was her NOT-waterproof lingerie in her desperation to get it out as fast as possible. Plus Esteban had a awkward conversation with Francisco who heard the yelping and screaming from next door and came with a fire extinguisher.
Eleteo: Another classic. The baby is with Aunt Isabel, the Abuelos are out, it’s their first time alone since they had their kid. What to do? Well they did everything they wanted but it seemed like they had been a bit out of practice in the volume department because no one would like them directly at the eye the next day. Elena was so confused as to why and how skittish Armando was being around her until she asked Isabel. Isabel was blushing but also smirking at how confused Elena was and explained how everyone in their wing of the palace had heard the moans and a bit of the roleplaying dialogue that had been going on last night. *All of it* since no one could hike up the nerve to interrupt them.
Love language? (Acts of service, quality time, words of affirmation, gifts and physical touch)
Eleteo: Elena would probably be all of the above. Anything and everything with her wizard but her primary love language would be physical affection. Just after all those years in the amulet, she just needs and loves people to be close to her and that's especially true of Mateo. Mateo's primary love language would be words of affirmation or songs of affirmation like in the magic within. He used to be such an insecure boy and though he's gained confidence, Elena's pep talks always renew his energy and feeling of being loved.
Gababel: I think Isabel would like words of affirmation. She is someone that I think must be loved through her mind as well as her heart so a few compliments from Gabe has her practically melting because knows that Gabe sometimes has difficulty putting his thoughts into words. So it's just sweeter from him. Gabe is a man of action so his love language would make him totally appreciate acts of service aka the inventions Isabel makes to make his life a little more comfortable or his job easier. He feels cared for knowing she is actually thinking of ideas to help him even when they're not near each other.
Estenaomi: Naomi is someone who loves quality time with a person especially since she's used to moving around so staying in one place with her person is ideal for her. Especially with the way Esteban makes the effort to see her whenever he has a free moment. I feel like Esteban would like gifts. He loves luxury so Naomi shows him the sweet sentimentality of personal gifts and he can't believe he ever got so lucky.
Estoma: I was gonna say gifts again but Esteban also has a need for words of affirmation (especially needs it after everything he's been through) and Dona has a way with words so he likes the lavish compliments she gives him. Dona's might be acts of service since she is always on the job, it's nice when Esteban does something in return or to cut some slack.
Who blushes more?
Eleteo: Mateo. He isn't used to such enthusiastic affection from someone other than his mother and there's also an insecure part of him that can't believe Elena loves him as wholeheartedly as she does.Also in public while Elena couldn't care about royal etiquette, Mateo still notices Esteban's annoyed shake of his head and Luisa's smile. Elena blushes more than usual with Mateo. She's just never felt this way with another person, the way she can let go of everything and her facade of being a put together leader, Mateo knows her inside and out.
Gababel: Isabel does. Gabe just has a way of making her flustered and giddy and loved all at the same time. Those rules about science and human reaction to stimuli mean nothing when it comes to Gabe looking at her with that gaze of adoration in his eyes. Though she is alway proud when she manages to have the same effect on him, albeit not as often as he does to her.
Estenaomi: Hmm I feel like both actually. Young Esteban can be corny but also so smooth and so when he pops out a genuine compliment that isn't some sort of playbook line but a personal one that only she could get, it always catches her off guard and turns her as red as a tomato. Especially when it just a seemingly insignificant gesture like squeezing her hand or a quick brush of the lips. Esteban is the same way for all his swagger and bluster, genuine compliments make him a blushy mess.
Estoma: Maybe Dona? I feel like older Esteban is more secure when he gets compliments. Genuine or pick up lines, it doesn't matter. He always replies with a "This is true." Dona is less used to real compliments or any that don't involve her beauty. Plus Esteban has a way of laying on the charm. Not that he usually knows he's having an effect on her since she tries to hide behind her fan.
Jealousy hc?
Eleteo: Elena wouldn't admit she's jealous. She thinks she is incapable of it which is so not true. So whenever some girl seems to be sniffing out Mateo she rationalizes that she's just being protective in making sure she's not another Rita. Mateo on the other hand isn't jealous. He's still insecure and would believe that as long as Elena likes the guy, he wouldn't bother as long as she's happy. I mean why would she ever go for him? So he becomes a little more distant, trying to pull himself together and not let his feelings show.
Gababel: Isabel would be like Mateo, drawing in on herself and becoming more distant and sullen. Usually her jealousy would come out, muttering aside under her breath and sometimes even pointing out the other person's mistakes in grammar or whatnot. Gabe is more obvious, pointing out his own attributes and visibly rolling his eyes whenever he thinks the other man is saying something stupid.
Estenaomi: Naomi is sorta a combo of Elena above and how she reacted in Spy in the Palace. She's sure that every dig is against her, irrational as it seems. Also just general annoyance with the other girl. Esteban gets all pouty and goes into overtime doing ridiculous "Impressive" thoughts to show off his manliness and hotness and greater skills etc.
Estoma: Neither would admit they like one another much less jealousy. So it's more insults than usual. But these insults target the SO and the person like
"You're dating him/her? I guess there's no accounting for taste."
"I just can't believe you're dating an idiot. But then again you do get uncomfortable with people who are intellectually superior to you so I suppose it makes sense.
"I thought you had high standards. Or did those high standards not like you back?"
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Modern AU amusement park/boardwalk fair headcanons
Eleteo: Favorite thing to do is the Farris wheel just sitting watching over the horizon and enjoying each other's company, of course Elena is sitting in Mateo's lap by the end. She can't help herself. They also enjoying walking hand in hand at the boardwalk while eating churros from the vendors. Mateo always enjoys watching the street magicians and telling Elena the secret behind their tricks. Elena often tries to pursuade Mateo to show off too but he declines most of the time. The end the night enjoying a nice front row seat to the fireworks and star gazing.
Gabenaomi: These two are roller coaster maniacs. They try every thriller ride there is too see who can one up each other. They also enjoy the spinning teacups as they used their combined strength to go as fast as they can. Once they're dizzy enough and a bit reluctant to eat they spend their time at the arcade where Gabe tries his strong man routine but Naomi beats him out in throwing balls and water gun shooting.
Gababel: Isabel and Gabe spend most of their time in the arcade and street vendors where Gabe tries to use the hammer to get to the top of the bell and win her stuffed animals and food while Isabel uses her smarts to guess the most jellybeans in a jar and of course, in finding the right angle to throw things. For rides the favorite is the carousel while eating cotton candy they got half off from Gabe's mom.
Alonsoami: The two really love the bumper cars and the racing around the track at the fastest pace they can go. But they also do enjoy some downtime walking among the street vendors and performers where Alonso tried to copy a robotic dancer. Favorite food would have to be the creamy sweet churros but Naomi quickly gets him hooked on fish and chips too. She was very surprised to find that despite his boasting, Alonso was a very shrill screamer on roller coasters lol.
Estoma: They spend the whole day at the arcade competing. Honestly, competition is like their default mode with each other.
That doesn't mean they also enjoy some walking and funnel cakes as they try to carry their prizes.
Some family headcanons since I love family
Eleteo: So Isabel is like the sister Mateo never had (or knew knew hehe Carla theory) and Mateo is like a big brother to her when he gives her advice, helps her with her science projects with some magic, and always there when they happen to have free time together. This just happens more and more once he is officially in the palace. She sees him less of Elena's husband and more of a friend but she still was very eager for them to become an official family so she could call him a brother for real. Luisa dotes over him constantly and even when Elena and Mateo were dating called Mateo, "Mí hijo." She was not subtle at all. When Mateo moved in Luisa could often be seen smiling happily at breakfast when they are all with each other. Francisco was much more reserved but he did respect the boy and was happy that he made Elena happy and readily welcomed his new son on their wedding day. Esteban was like Francisco, a bit more reserved but he didn't stop it. Besides once he got used to the idea he appreciated how Mateo was a nice balance for his impulsive cousin and they are able to discuss books and chess (I'm sorry I just really love your story with them playing chess!!!)
Gabenaomi: (Hopefully this one is shorter) Scarlett and Daniel both enjoy Gabe's company. Gabe usually helps Daniel on the docks when he has off days from being a guard and Daniel takes the time to have "man to man" talks with his son in law. Blanca loves Naomi and Naomi loves Blanca equally since Blanca is so sweet and often sneaks her food and pastries for her new daughter. Things between Roberto and Naomi were tense at first because Naomi still remembered all the criticsms Roberto gave Gabe and Roberto was a bit uneasy with a girl who called him out on it. The tension went on for months until, Naomi made a smart remark that Roberto found hilarious. Somehow it broke the ice and they slowly started to like one another. In doses though.
Alonsonaomi: When King Ramon thinks of the kind of trophy wife that Alonso could have chosen, he is immensely relieved that he chose Naomi. He admires her s*** and often commented how he would love to have her stay at his palace forever with his son. He was a big shipper on deck and may have planted some ideas in Alonso's head of marriage. Scarlett was a bit wary of Alonso as a husband/boyfriend at first because of his "chill" attitude and playboy reputation but he quickly won her over with some charm and an afternoon sailing together. Daniel was fine with whoever Naomi chose and welcomed him to the family when the time came.
Gababel: Like with Mateo, Luisa made plenty of hints on how she approved of the relationship and how she would love to see it become permanent and "accidentally" calling Gabe her son. Elena was the same with calling Gabe her brother and suggesting fun couple dates to do together. Esteban was a bit surprised at Isabel's choice but warmed up to it simply because of Isabel. He has a soft spot for her and whoever made her happy must be good. Blanca adores Isabel and is often amused when Isabel joins her in the kitchen using her calculations to make food. There was not much tension between Isabel and Roberto, Roberto simply allowed the crown princess to do as she liked but Isabel made a point to counter any criticisms Roberto had of his son's choice of work.
Estoma: The family was a bit concerned and surprised when the two got together. Surprised because the constant bickering that went on beforehand gave them no clue, and concerned that with Doña's greedy nature, there was an ulterior motive. Eventually things settle a bit and it becomes a "new normal." Elena and Doña occasionally ride together and talk. Luisa allows them to do as they please but occasionally does tease that the office doors will have to stay open from now on so she'll know they're actually working and not "working." That's it. I couldn't think of any more.
Who imitates the other or what habits have they picked up.
Eleteo: Elena has gotten more expressive in her facial expressions and has copied Mateo's grandiose arm movements, flinging them this way and that like she's doing a spell. She may have also started copying some of his clumsiness but they may be just her being distracted by her adorable wizard. She can also do a pretty good impression of Mateo fanboying hich he insists looks nothing like it. Mateo can copy some of Elena's mannerisms like when she's doing a speech since she often practices in front of him.
Gabenaomi: Naomi does an awful impression of Gabe's "guard" stoicism complete with exaggerated muscles and "manly" voice and trying to do the strict guard step walk. Gabe, however imitates Naomi's breathless excitement when she sees a new ship.
Gababel: Isabel is a bit like Naomi in that she sometimes makes fun of Gabe's "guard" facade or uses his authoritative voice in giving out orders. She actually did a pretty good copy that some servants had actually thought it was. Gabe has tried to copy Isabel but he always messes up in the science vocabulary lol.
Alonsoami: Naomi starts picking up on Alonso's walk or sometimes strut when she's feeling particularly confident. She also imitates his usual spiel of "feel free to have fun."
Estoma: They actually have done accurate impressions of each other, you know years of hearing the same speeches to ambassadors. Esteban is quiet good at fluttering a fan as she, and she copies his posture and hand movements.
Some scent headcanons. Idk what to call them
Eleteo: Elena loves the smell of wildflowers, roses, peaches and chocolate. She just enjoys the smell of sweetness and the outside and it just makes her joyful and happy. Well she is usually that way but it makes her more so. Besides who doesn't like the sweet smell of chocolate. Anyway Mateo enjoys the smell of fresh fruits and grass and his potions but it's wiser not to smell that last one too deeply for obvious reasons. Anyway the two often go on nice long walks and if they happen to stop in a secluded grove of fruit trees they have a nice time together similar to how you imaged them being in the garden wink wink. It's really romantic too when the wind blows and flower petals swirl around them as they kiss and the scent fills the air.
Gabenaomi: It should be quiet obvious what Naomi's favorite smell is....the ocean. The home she loves most of all. The salty sea air
and fish even though it's not everyone's favorite scent it is hers. Gabe loves the smell of flour and bread as it reminds him of the times he spent with his mom in the kitchen. So sometimes in the kitchen they would bake bread crusted flour and enjoy the two scent mingled together and—as alway seems to happen—get flour all over each other like ghosts.
Gababel: Isabel loves the smell of chocolate just like her sister as well as the smell of begonias. Begonias are used in science for medicines and herbs and they definitely smell better than chemicals. Once Gabe actually spread the table with freshly cut, multi-colored begonias during Christmas and she was so very touched by the gesture.
Estoma: Esteban is partial to the smell of lavender and roses because they are very sooth-inducing scents and he associates it with romance and pleasure so sometimes he adds a few crushed petals to his cologne. Doña rather likes the smell of hay it reminds her of home. It was one of the only times she reminded Esteban of Elena because she didn't even wait for him to get unsaddled before urging him to "other" activities in the hayloft.
Breakfast/waking up hcs
Eleteo: Mateo is the one that wakes up Elena usually slowly with small kisses across her neck and face. As well as cuddling lots of cuddling. Elena is very reluctant to get up so even when she's up she's still half asleep. Mateo sometimes carries her to the dining room shaking his head playfully and smiling at his wife as she cuddles up closer to his chest. As they eat, Mateo sometimes gets a pan dulce because sweets is usually what wakes up Elena first while he has bagels and soup. He watches her as slowly the more she eats she starts becoming energized and playful as she usually is during the day. It starts with a smile as she sniffs the sweet smell of pan dulce and coffee, then they end up feeding each other or food fight. Whatever comes first. By the end she's on his lap, putting food on his lips and hers wanting to kiss. Which Mateo has to oblige. How could he not.
Alonsonaomi: Naomi wakes up Alonso up with some passionate kisses promising to give more if they go to have breakfast. Naomi rarely allows for them to have breakfasts in bed because she knows if they did, they would never leave much to Alonso's charign lol. Alonso is like Elena as that he enjoys his beauty sleep, but is much quicker to wake especially when Naomi tears pieces of her food to throw at him or pres against his lips. Once Alonso's fully awake he personally makes Naomi coffee because he wants to start off the morning by showing his queen how much he cares.
Gabanomi: Gabe wakes up early for guard duty but he always prepares breakfasts to put on the table for Naomi. Usually a hearty meal of fish that she got from her parents and a pastry of some sort. He makes excellent pastries. They have a tradition that Gabe comes to wake up Naomi up with the pastry in his mouth and she gets to guess what he made. She pretends not to get right on the first try so she can kiss him longer most of the time.
Gababel: Again Gabe makes the food as an early riser but Isabel joins him for breakfast more often since her work starts early as well. They share a nice cup of coffee and Avaloran chocolate (the best of all chocolates) talking to each other about plans for the day, and Isabel helps Gabe clean up the dishes. Somehow they always end up dancing around the kitchen which neither can really explain either. It just happens.
Estoma: Since Doña wakes up at the crack of dawn and Esteban would never do such a thing, she has breakfast early and wakes him up at a more appropriate time. Usually she brings in coffee and starts blowing the steam in his face. When he refuses to move she into the bed with him whispering in his ears until he squirms away. He really regrets having a gf that's so awake and ready in the morning. But other times she brings the whole breakfast to him and he's happy.
"Getting caught" headcanons
Eleto is usually very open about their affections with each other so it's not a surprise when they are kissing in nooks and crannies. But the first time Eleto got caught was when Elena said she had some sort of 24-hour bug to get out of one day of paperwork and spend time with her favorite wizard (it was in the beginning of her pregnancy. Hormones). Mateo didn't want to go with it, but he couldn't exactly resist Elena's advances lol. So they kept kissing and cuddling around the palace rooms until Isabel walked into his workshop. She had been going to ask him a question on potion calculations when she caught them in a soon to be compromising position and immediately deduced Elena's "bug" wasn't as bad as she let on.
Gabenaomi: Naomi always sneaks up to Gabe's barracks even when he is on duty. Most of the time he manages to hide her away so people won't suspect hanky-panky in the guard quarters (hey he must be a role model to the others). But one day, they just got too caught up in each other to notice the door open so the guards could have a full view of their captain and his girl.
Gababel: Like Eleto, they're very open about their affection so they don't "get caught" much. But one time Gababel's discreet kisses when they walk behind the group weren't so discreet and it took them a minute to realize that the group had stopped walking and was smirking at them.
Alonsaomi: Yes, they get caught quiet a few times. Naomi tries to remain professional at first in her relationship with the prince but he always sneak past her defenses. So once, Alonso drops in, things lead to another, and has to hide under Naomi's desk when Mateo and Elena stop by. They probably would have gotten away with it if Alonso hadn't sneezed. Elena teased her friend for weeks afterwards about it.
Esteomi: Sometimes Esteban's dates with Naomi go longer than anticipated, ahem more like their kissing goes on longer than the Turner sanction curfew. He usually hides when they check in but one time the fire alarm went off and when they both ran out of the room. The secret was out to the Turners much to their dismay. From then on, Daniel personally escorted him home. Hehe
Estoma: In the beginning of their relationship they decided to keep it a secret just to see how it goes. It was fine until one day, Doña was leaving the palace early so to avoid the servants but Francisco and Luisa had decided to have an early breakfast that day. Esteban tried to distract them so she could leave undetected and it was fine. They even thought they got away with it until Luisa said, "Doña you must excuse Esteban. It's very rude of him to try to scurry you out the backdoor and not invite you to breakfast. Esteban, would you like to explain?"
Favorite spot to spend time?
Eleteo: I would think in the palace gardens, the place where the fountain is. They would sit on the edge or on the grass, taking in the sun and nature. Often times they would lie down together talking quietly and even though people can come in anytime they don't notice since they're pretty lost in their conversations. If they want more privacy they go to the gazebo usually at sunset/ nighttime. The gazebo holds special memories for them since that's where Elena first inspired him to believe in the magic within. And yes, she often regals him with other songs too.
Gabenaomi: The docks, specifically the dock shed. Even though they are supposed to be working, transporting boxes from ships to shore or vice verse, they end up sitting down and talking more than anything. Naomi, usually tells stories about her travels while Gabe shows off his muscles. Also they people watch and often try to impersonate them for their own amusement.
Gababel: It would be the library. Sitting close together on a love chair as Gabe watches her face light up with excitement or softly look at him as they talk about their day or she reads a science book while Isabel enjoys being snuggled by the man she loves and sneaking kisses. It feels so private there.
Alonsonaomi: It would actually be in the park because although Alonso tried to show her to all the romantic spots like the beach and the royal gazebo or the fireplace, Naomi nixed it as maybe another one of his ploys. The park was nice because of the strolls and it was surprisingly not very populated. Alonso was pretty genuine when he was not trying to live up to his lover boy hype.
Estoma: The fireplace. It's a public room, but they lock the doors sometimes when they want unlimited private time. Usually they just sit and talk about their day and read. It takes a while to get their defenses down but eventually they start spending most of kissing and cuddling.
Favorite date night activity
Eleteo: Dancing, I know it's very very cliche. But they do love to dance together. It has all the pulse and energy and rhythm that Elena thrives on, the intimacy of slow dances where they are able to talk quietly with each other and also the physical touch. Always moving as one.
Gabenaomi: They enjoy sailing or hiking, something fast paced to get their adrenaline pumping at first. Plus it's an excellent conversation starter. They enjoy making new memories and though it seems like the same old same old, there is always some new hi jinks they get into while they are together and can laugh about it afterwards.
Gababel: They would enjoy a quiet dinner and some cuddling as a way of connecting after a long day and so they could pay attention to each other face to face without any fuss. They enough hectic was already, their dates are more to enjoy the other's company and tell about their days. Maybe an archeological dig if they're feeling restless (yes it was inspired by lovelyrugabee' drawing!!)
Alonsaomi: Similar to the Eleto one, dancing but more in a clubbing style way. Jumping from place to place, arms sound each other, trying a variety of foods and platters. Plus they are actually quiet attentive to old timers' telling ancient tales at the bar or some new stand up comedy act.
Estoma: The theater or theatre if we're gonna be fancy about it. They just seem like the type.
Movie that reminds me of them?
Eleteo: Princess Bride: Okay so a girl falls in love with guy but then guy goes seeks to find fortune so he could provide for her. Five years later, she relunctantly accepts that he may be dead and get bethrothed to a prince. But he returns and so they must fight against the prince's forces who still want her on the throne. Also thought of The Vow.
Esteomi: Prince of Persia: Sands of Time A prince is exiled from the throne by his evil uncle and he must team up with a tough girl who protects the sands of time that sees him as a no-good arrogant prince that wants to mess up fate. Of course, evil uncle has them on the run with various minions trying to kill them. Could also apply to Alonsonaomi, there is not much separate I guess younger!esteban from Alonso.
Gabenaomi: Friends with benefits. What starts as a simple arrangement between two best buds turns complicated when they realized they have feelings for each other. Also thought of My best friend's wedding.
Gababel: The Notebook. A penniless yet loyal and passionate poet falls for a rich girl who loves him in return but he soon is driven away by their class differences. But he vows to get her back and she, does want him back but is nervous about the consequences as she is about to marry someone everyone else approve of. Also thought of The Bodyguard (simply because of the title)
Alonsonaomi: What a woman wants. It's about a chauvinistic man who suddenly gains telepathic powers that only allow him to read women's minds. So of course, he becomes nicer over the course of the story and then falls for the top tough girl at work who's trying to prove herself in a company full of men.
Esteoma: A classic Pride and Prejudice where the distant yet handsome rich boy insults the high spirited lady who sees herself as a personality-expert. Or It's A boy/girl thing where the two sworn enemies switch bodies and try to wreck havoc in the other's lives.
Whose more adventurous?
Eleteo: Elena would be the adventurous one who always to go try sky-diving or parasailing or jet skiing. Mateo would be very hesitant at first but he can never say no to her winning smile. Besides she never pushes him too hard to push his boundaries, she just thinks it would a fun rush to experience together.
Gabenaomi: Gabe would mention extreme sports first as a way to start body building again, and Naomi would take it on to another level. She lives for new experiences and Gabe eagerly follows along. They often try to outdo each other with more extreme sports. So far, the favorite has been mountain bike riding.
Gababel: Gabe suggests them but Isabel is a "no way" all the way. She may settle for some extremes like motor-biking across sand dunes but others she will not stand for. Her overactive brain starts imaging all the things that could go wrong using physics.
Alonsaomi: Alonso suggests extreme sports and like in Gabenaomi, Naomi follows along with ideas of her own. The difference is that Naomi is more preferential to extreme sea sports and Alonso is a fan of air so they often have special dates to aks turns as a fav to the other.
Esteomi: Naomi is the one who suggests extreme sports to the more sheltered Esteban and he, like Mateo, needs some convincing since he won't be in total control of these situations like in other exciting events. But he then starts to take like a duck to water, a slow one though.
Esteoma: Esteban would suggest extreme sports, Doña would be a no way. So sue her for liking the safer and more luxurious parts of life.
Getting a pet?
Eleteo: I think a cat. The cat would fit with Elena's more cuddly nature and can be quite mischevious. It would also be quiet enough as not to disturb Mateo in his workshop expect for an occasional knocking of potions. They did have a few tense arguments because Elena was in favor of a dog and Mateo wanted that cat. But the day a stray came to their doorstep, Elena converted.
Then again, they are sooo busy with their lives but could Flo count as a pet? I also imagine that when they have kids, the question gets brought up again. The kids really want a dog so they get an energetic, friendly one. The breed would probably be the same as the dog statues in Royal Rivalry.
Gabenaomi: A dog. Fun, playful and perfect for it's owner energetic athleticism. They all go to the park to play fetch and collapse around in excitement. Not much fighting here though, they were pretty much in agreement. The dog is treated as another child except when it chews up one of Mateo’s spellbooks or pens. Then it’s up to the parents to clean up, of course. Mateo also gets his own personal horse to join with Canella in the royal stables.
Gababel: I was gonna say a jaquin but they are their own sentient beings so no. A cat and a dog. They couldn't agree because though Gabe usually succumbs to the Flores puppy dog face, not this time. But they found a cute little dog/cat pair that grew up together and in a similar fashion as their owners the dog loves and protects the cat, and the cat nuzzles against the dog constantly. I also think they’d keep the hamsters that Isa had in Science Unfair. Not only for safe, animal friendly experiments but they’re just so darn cute and easy to carry around. It’s surprsingly engaging to watch them run around their little tack. Isa and Gabe both have their own horses as well. Can’t leave Fuego out. Although Isabel isn’t much of a riding fan, she joins them too.
Estenaomi: They got a parrot, there cannot be a ship without a parrot at least according to Esteban’s adventure fantasies. They got a blue macaw parrot and he is the most ornery, cursing bird ever. No kind word to anyone but Esteban and Naomi liked him anyway. They also briefly had a monkey. Imagine the one from the Pirates of the Carribean movie, but he was disruptive and had this habit of flowing plants at Esteban as if he knew his pet peeve of them.
Esteoma: Esteban was against getting a pet simply because they already have enough responsibilities. She wanted a horse. He argued they couldn't share a horse. She bought a mustang anyway and joins Valiente on rides. The only other pet I could imagine is some stray cat that goes in and out of the palace and particularly likes to nest on Esteban’s coats if he leaves it lying on his bed.
