okay let’s do it. Sorry for the long wait!
001 | send me a ship and I will tell you:Manipulashipping
When I started shipping it if I did: not actively shipping it, but the idea of the hot Egyptian ex-criminal with a compassionate yet feisty dancer feels much appealing! Imagining an unrepentant Malik super possessive of his little doll post-canon is a guilty pleasure of mine (I totally blame “Little China Princess” by MercuryPilgrim ) . I like the idea of him becoming reluctantly attracted toward her mid-canon.
My thoughts: Nothing much original I fear. This ship would definitely not be the lovey-dovey type, as both have their own hurdles to overcome first. Anzu is a forgiving individual, but she would feel awkward for a loong time around Malik before warming up to him - whether because of his past antics with the Sennen rod, his manipulative tendencies or the fact he would in a way remind her in a way of Atem when she has yet to mourn and let go of him emotionally. The possibility of the two slowly bonding over their wishes and uncertainty regarding life is not so far-fetched, though. In some alternative where Yuugi-tachi stays in Egypt longer or the Ishtar move to Japan, I can see a friendship developping between them over time before one of them - more likely Anzu - forget themselves and overstep the tentative boundaries established between the two.
What makes me happy about them: they would make a very dynamic and sweet couple. There wouldn’t be love between the two - more something like hurt-comfort, with lust in between. Yes, I love friends with benefits relationships, why do you ask? :}
What makes me sad about them: I’m not sure how long their relationship would last, however. Malik needs someone patient and compassionate to help him in becoming a stable person while Anzu herself needs someone strong and dependable to support her inspire her and make her feel safe. It could work - provided the two don’t let their mutual brashness get in the way, which is likely to happen since, despite being reformed, I think Malik would remain a tad manipulative, and on occasions provocative, which would be sure to irk Anzu! They would butt heads more often than not because of their different views and values.
Things done in fanfic that annoy me: didn’t find anything annoying so far. Most of the stories I read portray the pairing rather well.
Things I look for in fanfic: moar unrepentant!Malik x Anzu! :}
Who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other: Yuugi, Ryou and why not Mai for Malik. Otogi and Ryou for Anzu. I’d also mention Atem for the both of them, but sadly he’s left for afterlife, totally not coming back yada yada yada…
My happily ever after for them: Both getting over their respective issues and enjoy a fully-functional relationship together.
who is the big spoon/little spoon: Malik dislikes having people in his back
what is their favorite non-sexual activity: Long rides on motorbikes toward the icecube factory. Long talks about which diet is the best, dancing styles. Reluctant dancing duos in which Malik “mistakes” holding his partner for groping