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For Borous’s look, I took inspiration from 50s outdoor wear, since I can imagine Borous out in the field conducting research on animals and collecting specimens for his mad science experiments.

Borous isn’t well versed in fashion or fashion etiquette, especially when it comes to formal wear. His suits are in the traditional 50s American sack suit style, but they look extra baggy on him because he buys them off the rack rather than having them tailor made. Formal wear for Borous is similar to Klein’s in that it’s usually solid colors, nothing flashy, preferring brown colored suits. Borous is a big fan of boots, so his formal shoe of choice is the Chelsea boot. 

His cluelessness also extends to cologne; at first, he tried overcompensating by using the most “manly” scent available and Klein told him to stop because it was too overpowering. He now sticks to the much milder Old Spice. 

His pajamas aren’t anything special, just your standard pajamas from the period (though Borous does like his stripes). 

What Borous really feels most comfortable in is his choice of casual wear, flannel shirts, khakis pants, and a pair of chukka boots. 

When he’s heading outside to conduct research, his winter wear includes surcoats, work boots (like engineer boots or Wellingtons), and flat caps. 

For the summer months, Borous takes inspiration from his favorite Westerns, wearing jeans, western shirts, and yes, cowboy boots and hats (thinks it makes him look cooler than he really is). 

What’s in his pockets?: Little things he finds on his hikes (stones, snake sheds, skulls, bones, etc.), dog treats, the keys to his basement. 

Color Palette: Earthy colors dominate Borous’s wardrobe: a wide spectrum of greens, mossy greens to darker shades like hunter green, and browns like khaki.

I think of Dala as being very fashionable outside the lab, so she would wholeheartedly embrace the 50s trend that was dominated by Dior’s New Look: a wide skirt and a tiny waist for dresses. This look was achieved with petticoats, girdles, and sometimes corsets, so Dala has plenty of those in her closet! Stockings were also very commonplace, so if Dala is going out, more often than not, she’s wearing them (she especially likes ones with the fancy details).

For more formal events, Dala has her dependable black cocktail dress, paired with a matching pearl/rhinestones jewelry set, a black evening bag, evening gloves, high heels, and a fur coat/stole. Dala likes feeling glamorous!

For professional events, like meeting with shareholders, Dala's business attire is a business suit, with oxfords, and a pillbox hat.

Dala has endless combinations and looks for casual attire. For dresses, she wears shirtwaist and swing dresses in the warmer months, and coat and knit dresses in the cooler months.

Dala also has sheath dresses when she wants to feel sexy while going out.

For patterns, Dala likes almost everything, but the most common thing you’ll see on her dresses are florals and abstract patterns. In the winter, Dala’s go-to is a swing/princess coat to go over her outfits.

Dala also likes wearing hats to go along with her dresses. Her personal favorite styles are the cloche and the French beret.

Blouses are also a go-to for Dala and pairs them with slacks (such as cigarette pants/capris), shorts, and skirts.

To go with her shorts and pants, Dala usually pairs them with loafers and flats for a more dressed down look.

Dala also has a poodle skirt with teddy bears that she embroidered on herself.

Turquoise, coral, and pearl jewelry were all big in the 50s, so Dala has a jewelry box filled with matching necklaces and earrings. Brooches in the shape of flowers, butterflies, and teddy bears also can be found amongst her jewelry. Has a purse for every occasion and chiffon scarves to accessorize with as well.

Dala’s favorite nightwear are Baby Doll nighties and peignoir sets.

When Summer starts, Dala breaks out her summer look with halter blouses, shorts, wedges/sandals, cat eye sunglasses, and a matching sun hat and straw bag. And of course, Dala is going to bring her bathing suit to the beach!

Dala is very on trend for short hair, as it was the most popular length of hair in the 50s. I’d imagine Dala would perm her hair to add more volume when she’s going out, to style it and add some flair.

(The two pictures of the left are of Chinese actress Lucilla You Min and to the right is singer Leung Ping/Teresa Leun).

Dala does actually have a Qipao but considering the setting of Fallout's war with China, she's too afraid to wear it and it's sadly collecting dust. 😥

Dala likes having fun with her makeup, adding colorful eye shadow in shades of purple or blue, and lipstick shades in pink, red, coral, and orange.

Dala's signature perfume is Intimate By Revlon, a sensual scent of gardenia, jasmine, and musk.

What’s in her pockets?: Freshly picked flowers, a tiny teddy bear, and a scalpel.

Color Palette: Dala's colors reflect the vibrant, soft hues of flowers, with purples like violet, lavender, plum, along with blues and pinks.

Mobius’s style reflects more of his eccentric and laid back attitude. Not being a fan of stuffy suits, Mobius prefers sport coats (which were considered more informal than suits in the 50s), which allows more freedom to mix and match with different color combinations and patterns. His favorite color is burgundy (usually paired with tan slacks), but he has sport coats in a variety of hues and patterns, including plaid, checkers, and even a polka-dotted one that Klein absolutely detests. If he really has to wear a suit, he’ll usually opt for a brown or tan colored suit with a nice pair of brogues to go with it. Accessories like cuff links or tie pins are usually in gold.

His love for patterns and colors extends to his waistcoats, vests, and even down to his socks. The same goes to his choice of ties/bow ties, which are usually very loud, with bright colors and geometric patterns (which were very popular in the 50s).

Mobius loves knit wear, which was also in vogue in the 50s: Knitted ties, cable knit sweaters, and knitted sweater vests (especially in argyle patterns) can all be found in his closet at Higgs.

When he’s off the clock, Mobius wears dress shirts/button downs, in a variety of colors, with some leather slippers or loafers. He loves loafers because of how comfortable they are and probably has more of them than actual formal shoes.

Although he’d prefer not to sleep with anything on, especially in the summer months, Mobius does have some nightshirts that he wears to bed when it’s colder.

Summer is Mobius’s favorite season, when he finally gets to wear his Guayabera shirts, cotton pants, and straw panama hat (a nod to my headcanon of Mobius having Latin American roots).

When he’s going to special events, Mobius does wear cologne, his go-to being Acqua Di Parma Colonia, which smells of Sicilian lemons. Zesty!

What’s in his pockets?: A tin of Mentats, crumbled up notes, a small notebook, and an assortment of candies.

Color Palette: Mobius’s colors run warm, reds like burgundy, burnt oranges, dark yellows, and golds.

Klein:

Suffers from erectile dysfunction. I’ve seen this headcanon float around and I really like it because Klein is a man who so obviously likes being in control but this is the one thing he doesn’t have control over. He’s very self-conscious about it and he’ll kick anyone out of bed immediately if they joke about it. He treats it with penis pumps and his own version of Viagra (basically mad science-ing a way to cure his ED). Open to using toys (like cock rings) that could help in the bedroom, but any partner would have to know how to be tactful about the subject in order for him to be onboard.

Klein is a busy man, so he prefers to have dates/sex scheduled. Not the most sexy thing in the world, but it gives him something to look forward to after a long work day and helps him prepare mentally and physically (going along with the ED headcanon).

Does not like surprises. Enjoys sex that's routine and predicable. A little spontaneity is okay if he really trusts and knows his partner well.

True intimacy for Klein has to be with someone he trusts. It’s difficult for him to open up to someone and it takes time for him to warm up to a potential partner, but once he does, he can be surprisingly needy, wanting to see that person and interact with them whenever he gets the chance.

I'm of the personal opinion that most people tend to be fluid when it comes to the Dominance/Submission/Top/Bottom labels, depending on mood, life experiences, partner dynamics, etc., so that's true with Klein as well. He leans dominant/sadistic with partners he views as disposable or beneath him. If he's in a bad mood, he might enjoy insulting/berating them, humiliating them, blowing cigarette smoke in their face or if he's being very mean, slapping them, hitting them with a ruler/pointer, or putting out a cigarette on their body (thanks @wires-skinned for that suggestion!) Picture "Evil Boss from Hell" or "Strict Professor" and that's how he is at his worst.

On the flipside, with partners he respects and trusts, Klein is more open to being vulnerable and being more sexually generous. After a long day of yelling and being disciplinary to people, the idea of just coming home and shutting off his brain and doing whatever his partner wants is very appealing.

Klein loves scalp massages and having a hand run through his hair. Gotta massage that big ol' brain of his to get to his heart.

Drinking can be a double-edge sword with Klein. If he's in a good mood, drinking will mellow him out and he’s more openly affectionate when he’s tipsy/drunk. But if he's in a bad mood, it'll bring out his more sadistic, domineering side.

If a partner upsets him, Klein will withhold sex and affection until the issue has been resolved (begging and groveling helps).

Cat-like in his affections. Klein is loath to admit that he enjoys human touch and attention as much as he does, but if he likes someone, he’ll signal it in more subtle ways. A hand that lingers too long on that person's shoulder, bumping into that person more often, leaning in a little too close. Privately he might go as far as climbing into that person's lap if they ignored him for too long.

Secret Sex Super Power: Oral sex. Klein is indeed the throat goat.😏

Speaking of oral fixations, Klein definitely has a smoking fetish. Considering this is the pseudo 50s and everybody was probably smoking, it's been his thing for a long time. Sharing cigarettes, having a partner blow smoke into his mouth while kissing, and just being in a cigar lounge with well-dressed, attractive people are all turn-ons for him.

Not necessarily a fetish per se, but Klein loves a classy dresser. The thought of peeling away the layers of clothing and finery to get to the person underneath is considered foreplay to him and turns him on immensely.

Klein's love language is gift-giving, so seeing his partner wear something he gifted them (whether that's jewelry or clothing or more intimate wear) that marks them as his, is also a turn on.

Not into pet names, but will tolerate it if he's been drinking and in a good mood.

Very clean and tidy and that extends to sex. The first thing he does after a sexual encounter is take a shower, brush his teeth, and use mouthwash, even if it's in the middle of the night. He won't demand that his partner shower with him (unless he's in boss mode), but he'd probably appreciate it.

Turn ons: Smoking, stylish clothing, cleanliness, being well-groomed, intelligence, maturity.