👫 - four headcanons abt the muse's relationship from littlmouse
@littlmouse
It takes a long time for Nik and Bloodhound to grow close, namely because Nik doesn't have much interest in the legends and there isn't many opportunities for them to run into each other. Their meeting is by utter chance and eventually, they exchange numbers after running into each other several times over the course of a couple of months.
Michael and Bloodhound hit it off very well. Nik was worried initially about bringing in someone new to his kid's life and had no way of knowing how he would react to the hunter. But they get along very well and Hound is even teaching him how to defend himself with a knife, bonding!
It's no secret how highly Bloodhound values privacy and how cautious and shy they are about baring their scars to others. It takes some time and gentle coaxing and patience before they are able to bare themself to Nik and there are times where they put their mask back on because they feel too exposed. It's okay because Nik never pushes them too far and instead gently encourages them however he can.
Bloodhound doesn't take Nik on hunts with them, he is strong and capable there is no doubt about that, but they worry about exposing him to such dangers. If he asked to accompany them they would not refuse, however, they instead take him on trips to beautiful places in the deep wilderness that they have discovered instead. Just the two of them appreciating each other and nature's beauty.
BONUS. Once Nik's hair grows out enough to be able to do something with it again Bloodhound delights in playing with it and doing it up for him. Even if all he prefers are simple buns, it's an excuse to gently run their fingers through his hair and down along his neck. Whenever they finish doing his hair they always lean forward and plant a kiss just behind his ear, whispering to him how handsome he is.
