#phew.

me: dasha please. not today. not now.

this is the first time ive tried actually drawing him in full

Hello my beloved Tea! o.o Oh my, this is quite a list, ummm... let me do my best!

Synsley

Placecards — what is your favorite way of addressing your f/o, and what are theirs? do you use pet names or do you make up entirely new nicknames for each other?

I like to call Wriothesley, Wrio. A little nickname for him. However, there are also pet names. Baby, or my love are used commonly. For him, he usually calls me sweetheart or pretty girl.

First Glass — how did you two first meet, and what was the dynamic like? feel free to chat about whichever AU/verse you prefer (if any)!

First meeting for these two consisted of Wriothesley being told that the Fontaine Research Institute was sending someone down to conduct research, and in walks Syn who he assumes is a bit of an airhead at first. Their first true interaction is after she looses one of her research subjects in the Fortress while trying to apply a tracker tag to it. He ends up lecturing her in his office, but she mearly was gushing about how interesting it was to see the creature maneuver in the Fortress. Needless to say, Wrio was not a huge fan of Syn at first.

Love Letter — in the early stages of your relationship, who confessed to whom first, and how did that go?

Syn was the one who blurted out she loved him first, but it's actually Wriothesley who realized his feelings first. Syn accidentally says it as she's watching him work, just kind of impressed when he handles some prisoners who had decided to give her a hard time. She had wanted to say Thank you, but I love you slipped out. She then proceeds to get highly flustered and bolts.

(Bouquet you can find here. ^-^)

Syns

Praline — do you and your f/o share similar love languages or are they entirely different? how does the similarity/difference manifest in your relationship dynamic?

Flins is very much the physical touch kind of guy, and he also loves to offer words of affirmation. Whereas for Syn, she prrefer quality time and gift giving. However, the differences don't necessary cause a problem. The gifts that she generally offer are things she finds on dives, so since she know he likes pretty gemstones and old coins and such, if she come across any she gives them to him, which usually turns into spending time together because she will sit and listen to him talk about them. We also have fishing in common so more time together there. When it comes to Flins' side of it, he generally likes to tease and fluster Syn, which turns into more physical activities, and more teasing and praising. So since Syn is by no means against this... we both end up getting what we want.

Truffle — what's something about the way your f/o treats you that feels luxurious, priceless, and special to you, emotionally and romantically? the tiny luxuries, if you will.

Since Flins has a more polite and well mannered personality, sometimes the way he calls Syn "my lady" or will do a little bow when offering his hand, makes her feel like a princess from a fairytale. He doesn't need to do anything special, just being himself is enough to make Syn's heart flutter. Even with the smallest things like a simple conversation.

Champagne — nothing quite like celebrating love with music, what does your relationship sound like? what are the tunes you two dance to when no one's watching?

Growing up with the Fishing Association in Mondstadt, Syn knows a lot of sea shanty songs. She also would listen to the bards in the City of Freedom and sing along with them. While she gets shy about singing in front of others, anyone who catches her might find her singing to the ghosts in the graveyard, or while she's sitting and star gazing with Flins.

As for a song for this ship... well... the one I have is "Into the Night" by Santana Ft. Chad Kroeger.

Bourbon — time to put the rose-colored glasses on for a bit, what is the one 'flaw' or acquired taste trait of your f/o that you secretly love and find irresistible?

(Since I had already done this for Thoyn) I suppose the one thing that gave me serious pause when it came to this ship was the fact that Flins is a Fae. It was a lot off putting to know that he's like... 700 years old? Especially since Syn is a human so the angst at her aging and dying was both tempting and heartbreaking. However, I have a way around this now, but I can't remember if I posted it or not.

It's not part of the question, but if you're curious she basically almost dies from the wild hunt, so Flins ties his lifeforce to hers to keep her alive. This causes her to accidentally take on a few Fae attributes, like when she's annoyed his electro sparks around her. They can also tell when something happens to the other. (Thank you Moonie for helping me with this idea!)

Thoyn

Hotel Keys — between you and your f/o which one of you initiates intimate ‘quality times’ the most, frequency-wise? bedroom or otherwise (no judgment here!)

Syn. Syn without question. Why? Because Thoma would forget to eat if she didn't drag him away from work every once in a while. That, and because watching him do the smallest things can end up turning her on. Case and point? Him training in the garden. AND I AM NOT ASHAMED TO ADMIT THIS!

Skin to Skin — sensuality is in the subtle details, which non-erogenous part of you do you think turns your f/o on the most? likewise, which non-erogenous part of theirs gets you hot and heavy? (e.g., hands, shoulders, anywhere but nether regions and chest)

Mmmmm. I actually have to think about this one, at least for his answer, I have mine.

For Syn, we have his belly and his back. Shirtless Thoma. Yes yes. Or even not shirtless. The muscles, the happy trail, skin that could easily be bit or scratched at. All are good. And I might need to go lay down now. Lol

For Thoma it would be Syn's shoulders and legs. She generally covers up, so getting to see a little skin for him is his favorite. Especially when he gets to run his hands over her skin.

Bouquet — how did your first date go? was it casual and chill, or was it more of an elaborate one? who asked who out?

(Since I had already done this for Synsley) I would say that their first date was both casual and elaborate. Thoma is technically the one who asks Syn out, but he hadn't meant it as a date (thinking that they were both still friends and not wanting to ruin it). Syn however was the one who blurted out, "As a date?" and Thoma being completely flustered and not thinking, agreed. Only to realize like .5 seconds later what he just agreed to. Which turned this from a casual hangout to him elaborately plotting little extra things to make it more date like. Not that they're both not flustered and blushing messes the whole time. ^-^

(Bourbon can be found here, and Bubble Bath can be found here! ^-^)

Synax

Empty Glass — what does a late night out spent together with your f/o typically look like?

Childe loves to spoil. He will drag Syn out whenever he gets the chance, especially when he comes home from a mission. Getting food, giving her gifts, and just enjoying how clingy she is to him. He purposely likes to go out and be out late so that she gets pouty. He'll take her around town and then only when she starts getting a little tired will he take her back home. That way she wont argue when he shows her just how much he missed her, and he gets to hear her whine and beg for him to be closer.

Silk Robes — what kind of outfit your f/o wears that you find irresistible the most? (bonus, optional: if you were planning a valentine's date together, how would you style them?)

If I said nothing would that be an answer? I would definitely prefer him in nothing... Or maybe some rope... ahem...

Uhhhhh, honestly, Childe can wear anything and look amazing in it. His hair all messy, yet styled, and just that boyish smirk on his face and I will literally melt... his freckles and those deep blue eyes... mmhmm...

I'm sorry! This isn't a real answer but I stand by it!

Crumpled Sheets — morning afters are underrated, let’s talk about the beauty of it. who wakes up first? what’s your routine like? who makes breakfast? who’s the morning person between the two?

Syn would be the first one awake here. Childe rarely gets to relax and be at ease, but with her, he let's his guard down completely, relaxes for the first time in ages, and sleeps in for once. Which is fine because Syn can find creative ways to wake him up, or even just sit there and watch him sleep. Looking more like the soft boy she has come to know, and less like the fierce battle thirsty Harbinger. When they both are up, Childe makes breakfast, since we all know Syn is banned from kitchens. Between the two of us, Syn is also more of a morning person than Childe. Though neither of us really feel like morning people.

Bubble Baths — what do you think your f/o would smell like? any particular scent or maybe signature perfume that you absolutely love about them?

(Since I had already done this for Thoyn) My opinion on this is that Childe would smell like the ocean on a bright and sunny day. That would just be his usual scent, but as for perfume/cologne, I would see him wearing something with more spice. I know it's cliché, but probably sandalwood spice would be his go to.