#sinclair x reader

MEURSAULT ends up kissing you so long as you don't pull away and lose the game, and unless you pout about losing and ask him to lose once for your sake he'll continue winning or earning kisses from you. He doesn't care much for how this game turns out, but he will prioritize your happiness no matter how small.

HONG LU bites onto his end with an innocent smile like he isn't planning anything. His nibbles are both slow and small to urge you into making a move, be it pulling away and losing or closing the distance between your lips and kissing him. Regardless of what you choose to do, it's a win for him.

HEATHCLIFF thinks it's stupid at first before becoming competetive about it. His bites are hesitant at first but it isn't long until he's impatiently nibbling closer to your end of the pocky stick. If you pull away, he'll gloat about it. If you kiss him, he'll ask for another round until you lose.

ISHMAEL gets flustered early on. She takes bites hesitantly, her embarassment growing the closer your faces get before she pulls away and she mutters about how stupid this is. She tells you to just let her know when you want a kiss next time before cupping your cheeks and pressing her lips against yours.

RODION is more interested in the pocky sticks than she is in kissing you. She happily takes big bites, barely giving you the opportunity to even considering pulling away when she kisses you; both as an additional treat and an attempt to distract you while she steals some pocky sticks for herself.

Since DANTE doesn't have a mouth and can't properly participate in the game, the two of you come up with an alternative of sorts: they'll hold up the pocky stick while you nibble it all the way. Whoever gets flustered first loses and more often than not it will be them.

SINCLAIR wants to kiss you, he really does. The only reason he agreed to play was because of how bad he wants to kiss you and this game was the perfect excuse for him to do so. Unfortunately, just when your lips are about to touch it dawns on him that he's about to kiss you, causing him to chicken out and pull away.

OUTIS is both reluctant and disinterested in playing at first. She thinks that if you want pocky and a kiss then you should just say so and she'll give you both, but eventually agrees to play. The first few rounds she still thinks the game is stupid, but after a couple of kisses she can maybe be convinced to play again.

GREGOR stammers when you first offer, unwilling and unsure of how this would even turn out but eventually accepts it for you. His bites are small and hesitant, and while there are a few rounds here and there where he ends up kissing you, he'll pull away and lose more often than not.

一 YI SANG　#01

He's not that hard to sneak up on, considering he's usually in thought. 

Gets surprised when you initially wrap your arms around him, but quickly relaxes once he realizes it's you, a small smile blossoming on his face as he lets you hug him while asking if you want anything from him. 

If you just want his company, he's more than happy to oblige, although he would be a bit flustered as he returns to his train of thought with you leaning against him. He's also happy to tell you about what he's been thinking about or working on if you ask, explaining himself with a gentle smile. 

If you just wanted to hug him or check on him, he tells you he appreciates it, though he would also let you know that if you ever wanted a proper hug from him, you could always tell him.

Overall, Yi Sang enjoys it, provided you don't interrupt and try to pull him away from a line of deliberate thought, though he never gets genuinely annoyed at you for it. 

一 FAUST　#02

Good luck even trying to sneak up on her.

I don't know why, but I just see her as the type that'd be impossible to sneak up on. You can try, but she turns her head around before you so much as even step near her vicinity and asks you what meaningless tricks you are trying to pull.

If you wanted a hug, you could simply ask her (also, there's no guarantee she will oblige, but you have a better chance than by attempting to sneak up on her). But no chance she'll ever let herself be ambushed by a surprise hug, not while risking losing her dignity in front of the Gesellschaft. Faust has already heard enough berating from them. 

Although if you somehow, somehow successfully sneak up on her and manage to hug her, she will stiffen up for the slightest second before realizing it's you and gently pushing you away, then acting like it was a sin that you dared to even go near her genius presence. The audacity!

In truth, Faust does not hate it. Although the feeling is pretty foreign to her, she doesn't even dislike it (well, she might be a bit irritated that you snuck up on her to do it). She just really has to hide those feelings to protect what honour she has left in the Gesellschaft. 

一 DON QUIXOTE　#03

Lets out the most comical squeal if you manage to sneak up on her. On that topic, she's on the harder side to sneak up on, just because she's usually upright and energetic, and also seems to have an uncanny sixth sense for things.

Quickly relaxes and laughs when she realizes it's you, returning your hug eagerly while complimenting your skills. "Oho, it appears you have launched a sneak attack most ingenious!" 

Expect her to return the favour soon. Once you start the war, she only believes it's right that she treats you the same! You will be seeing many surprise hugs from her. Sometimes she purposefully exaggerates her footsteps so you anticipate her, but when she wants to be, she can be decently sneaky. 

Don sees it a bit like a very light-hearted, playful game. She looks forward to your hugs and does the same thing to you.

一 RYŌSHŪ　#04

Another one who's hard to sneak up on. I just get that feeling from her. 

Most of your surprise-hug attempts will be immediately foiled as she turns around with a "Don't even try" expression before (playfully) insulting your stealth skills. 

Though if she knows you better, or she's in a more teasing mood, she'll walk over, grab you, and give you her version of a loving embrace while still insulting your terrible stealth skills. Now you're on the receiving end. This is what you wanted, right? No complaining. Her hug is solid enough not to necessarily hurt, but enough so that you have no chance of escaping. Ha.

If you do successfully sneak up on her and manage to hug her, she instantly stiffens before she realizes it's you. She might let you have a few seconds of your glory before she pushes you away. "S.T.B."

Like Faust, if you wanted a hug, you can just ask her for one, and she's more likely to oblige. 

一 MEURSAULT　#05

Also similar to Faust in the sense that he will be able to just... miraculously tell when you're trying to sneak up on him. But in all seriousness, he's pretty watchful and active, so managing to surprise-hug him successfully is a very hard feat. 

Nine times out of ten, he will turn to look at you and ask you if there's anything you need, just as you thought you really got him this time. If you just ask him for a hug, he'll do it with some blunt statement like "Commencing hugging."

The one time out of ten, he overall seems unbothered about it; you may feel a slight pause when you wrap your arms around him as he processes the feeling, but that's about it.

He quickly recognizes it's you and accepts the physical contact without so much of a flinch, though he does ask you about the hug's objective or if you needed something from him. He doesn't mind receiving them, though he would appreciate it if you were direct about the hug in the future. 

一 HONG LU　#06

Relatively hard to sneak up on. He might catch you in the act of attempting to, but he's more chill and perceptive about it and will likely deduce that you want some sort of affection from him and tease you about it, though he does eventually give you the hug you wanted. 

When you do, he's surprised at first but eases into it very quickly, teasing you and reciprocating it smoothly. He's happy to keep you there and let you look at whatever he was doing, or just chat with you. 

Like Don Quixote, you can expect that he will absolutely start initiating surprise hugs for you, too. He's very playful about it and might do those things where he creeps up on you and covers your eyes, pokes your cheek, or goes "Surprise!" and laughs when you squeak in surprise. (Though he's pretty considerate and makes sure he isn't catching you at a bad time)

You have no idea what you started. He will do this a lot to tease you from now on. 

一 HEATHCLIFF　#07

Do not do this to him. Listen, he's fine if you want to ask him for a hug (though he will absolutely be very awkward and shuffly about it), but he's just too on guard to be receiving a surprise hug. 

If you manage to sneak up on him, and you're lucky, he'll just quickly push you away and tell you not to do that, and that you can always ask him for a hug next time. If you're unlucky, you're getting shoved or punched out of sheer muscle memory.

Obviously, he feels bad about it immediately, though after obviously making sure you're okay first, he'll tell you that you should ask him in the future. 

There are a few ways you can work around getting this bad reaction. If you're chatting or beside him beforehand and move to hug him out of nowhere, he'll be caught off guard and will pretend to dislike it, though he really does enjoy it, even though his body language doesn't necessarily show it (he's either shuffling around like crazy or as stiff as a board). He's still getting into this thing, so give him some time, okay?

一 ISHMAEL　#08

Hard to sneak up on, since she's pretty down to earth and alert. If she catches you, she'll just squint and ask what you're trying to do. 

If you do manage to surprise her, Ishmael stiffens up immediately. If she's in a good mood or somewhat anticipated it, she kind of relaxes when she realizes it's you, but keeps the hug very brief since she's really, really not used to affection like this. Otherwise, you might be quickly getting pushed away (lightly). She really, really, prefers it if you tell her that you want a hug beforehand and will let you know that.

She doesn't dislike affection from you; she's just one of those in the list who would dislike getting surprise affection in particular. I can see her as the type to be a bit irritated, scolding you before quickly dismissing herself for some time.

She cools off fine enough, though she might give you a few suspicious side-eyes the next few times she sees you approaching from her peripheral vision in the future. 

一 RODION　#09

Gets a little surprised when you first hug her, but Rodion is Rodion: she's super smooth and gets into it very easily, reciprocating the hug with ease. 

Assuming you hugged her while she's in her usual good spirits, she's a tease about it; she will poke light-hearted fun at the initial action before dropping a cheerful and familiar nickname, before playfully asking about what you've been up to or engaging in some banter with you. 

I feel like she generally prefers it if she could anticipate your hugs, but she never gets irritated at them unless you choose to hug her during those moments where she's more gloomy, though during those times, she's more likely to push you away, then act as if nothing happened or avoid the subject when she feels better again.

I can definitely see her as the type to get into them. Might teasingly sneak up on you and hug you, just to see your reaction.

一 DANTE　#10

Very flustered. It's easy to sneak up on them if you can catch them at the right time, like when they're focused or muttering away at some work they have to do.

As soon as you hug them and catch them by surprise, they let out an erratic burst of nonsensical tick-tocking and flustered words, flailing their arms a bit before they process what is happening and slowly ease into it. They're super awkward about it, but will eventually, although gingerly, reciprocate it and stiffly pat you on the back a few times. 

Afterwards, Dante asks you if there's something you wanted from them or what the entire purpose of that hug was. They might scold you with no real weight behind their words, reminding you that you should ask or let them know next time, as they could be busy or dealing with something important. (They're happy you gave them a break)

Dante, truthfully, enjoys the hug and the affection, just not the surprise part of it. They're very hesitant about it, but to be fair, it's been a while since the poor manager felt real fondness, like the hugs you give them. 

一 SINCLAIR　#11

Very flustered 2.0. 

Like Dante, it's also pretty easy to sneak up on him successfully, given that he's in thought or concentrating on something. 

When you land your oh-so-evil surprise hug, he yelps, freezes up immediately, stutters, and his face begins to heat up like a tomato the more he processes that Oh, it's you, and you're hugging him. He's so flustered that he can't even move his legs to run away. What did he do to ever deserve this? (He likes the hug, he really does, but... just take it easy on the poor guy)

Once he regains his senses, which takes a while, he manages to stutter through asking you what you did that for, face still steaming red from embarrassment, only to turn even redder once you tell him you just wanted to be affectionate with him.

Like Ishmael, he'll give you a few distrustful side-eyes when he sees you approaching him from the side in the future, though he's more flustered about it. Just thinking about the moment will get his cheeks warming up. 

一 OUTIS　#12

Probably the hardest to sneak up on. She's very guarded and vigilant and will spot you coming.

When she inevitably catches you on an attempt, her head snaps around, and she begins to berate you, asking you what kind of immature tomfoolery you are attempting to pull on her and scolding you on the professionalism of the working environment and how it is highly frowned upon to sneak up on someone like that. 

Look, if you ask her for a hug, she might seem reluctant, but will eventually let you do so, assuming there's a good reason for it; though under no circumstances would she ever allow herself to fall for such cheap, childish pranks like this one.

If you somehow do it successfully, she stiffens up, responds immediately and pushes you away in a blink, and begins to berate you again, reminding you that you can just ask her instead of resorting to such juvenile acts. So no matter the route you take, you're getting scolded. 

一 GREGOR　#13

Do not do this to him 2.0. Really, this is a bad idea. He's already hesitant and stiff with physical affection as it is due to his bug arm.

Regardless of whether or not he processes that it's you, he pushes you away almost immediately, hesitantly stepping back a few paces before telling you not to do that again. He won't act extremely angry or lash out in front of you, so he leaves as fast as he can for a smoke.

He's willing to forget about it as long as you understand that it's not a good idea to try that again. He really wants affection from you, he truly does, but that paralyzing fear and disgust for himself will never let him properly accept such sudden affection from you. 

yi sang .𖥔 ݁ ˖

out of all the things that could’ve happened, this definitely wasn’t on his list. yi sang might look calm and unreadable, but he’s actually caught off guard. and very much on edge.

observes everything in your house, scanning each detail until his eyes land on your bookshelf. it clearly interests him, but with his pocket-sized body. . . oh well. reaching it is another story.

but if you offer to read to him, you’ll earn his trust faster than expected. he won’t say thank you or show obvious emotion, but you’ll notice how attentively he listens.

eventually, he starts waiting in the same spot each day a few minutes early. never says a word, just expects it. you find it oddly endearing.

his favorite spot ends up being your window. whether it overlooks the ocean, a forest, or just a quiet patch of sky, he’ll sit there for hours, admiring. the city surely doesn’t have this kind of peace, therefore this feels like a luxury to him.

if he wants a sip of your tea or coffee, he’ll just stare at it until you get the hint. and when he does speak, his “thank you” is so exquisitely polite it almost feels ceremonial.

doesn’t mind being picked up or placed on the back of your hand, but he prefers sitting somewhere more comfortable. that said, every now and then, you’ll find him leaning against your hand, dozing off.

faust .𖥔 ݁ ˖

as soon as she finds herself in this such strange situation, faust immediately begins analyzing her surroundings. no panic, just mild inconvenience at her new reduced size.

she takes shelter in your desk drawer. it’s not that she dislikes your bed, but her sleep schedule is. let’s just say unconventional. thanks to her, your drawer is now suspiciously clean and organized, though scattered with notes full of formulas only she understands.

never asks for help, but clearly expects you to offer. if you lift her onto the windowsill for a better view, she’ll give a single approving nod. that’s the closest you’ll get to a thank-you, by the way.

she’s very particular about where she sits. your palm is tolerable for short periods, but she prefers the rim of a mug, the edge of your laptop, or the top of your shelf - anywhere she can observe and calculate without interruption.

when you pick her up, she doesn’t react. at all. but if you grab her by the coat and she falls. expect the same icy glare she gave dante. you’ve been warned.

she’s basically a mini version of your homeroom teacher. every time you work on a project, especially anything math-related - she’d wordlessly sits nearby, either observing or judging. ignore that, she’s actually pretty hopeful when it comes to giving advice. she may be smaller now, but her big ahh brain definitely isn’t.

don quixote .𖥔 ݁ ˖

no doubt the loudest, most dramatic, and most excited about this new “adventure to a realm of unknown trials.” she’s barely the size of a coffee mug, but that doesn’t mean your cat is safe from this overly passionate troublemaker.

that said, keep an eye on her or be ready to hear your wallet scream in agony. she breaks your stuff a lot, especially anything she declares “evil”.

follows you around like a tiny squire. if you’re working on something, she’ll perch nearby, offering loud encouragement and the occasional battle cry. you’ve never felt so heroic doing literature homework.

she absolutely loves being picked up and beams with joy if you pat her head. even when you’re not actively doing that, you’ll still find her trying to climb onto your arm, shoulder, or anything that gets her closer to you.

also really enjoys sitting on your head and shoulder. it makes her feel kind of post, like a noble knight surveying her kingdom from the highest tower.

she’s loud and stubborn, sure, but also fiercely loyal. will literally defend you from anything she deems threatening, including your alarm clock.

ryoshu .𖥔 ݁ ˖

her first words would probably be something like “i see this form is insufficient. i’ll c.i.w.f.a.” you don’t know what she meant and you are certain that you don’t want to.

she had hung out around your knife drawer more than once. you’ve had a hard time convincing her that those can actually hurt her, especially when she’s in such. . . size. still, make sure to keep an eye on her.

occasionally disappears for a few hours. sometimes you’ll find her on your shelf, sometimes in your pencil case, and sometimes in even more random places.

while the others seem to enjoy physical contact, ryoshu doesn’t. if you accidentally let her have a needle, she’ll immediately stab it into your hand without hesitation.

but if you ask nicely first, a pat or a gentle nuzzle of your fingers might be tolerable for her. maybe. depends on the weather, probably.

she keeps a collection of sharp things like pins, needles, and anything she finds interesting. you tried to take them away once, but eventually made a deal: as long as she doesn’t hurt anyone, she can keep them.

most of the time, if she’s not busy “painting her own work”, she’s watching you sketch. she might leave a few comments that bruise your ego beyond repair, but deep down - you’ve made a good impression. not that she’d ever admit it, of course.

meursault .𖥔 ݁ ˖

stands so perfectly still it’s genuinely unnerving. you either have to speak first or ask dante to help break the silence. a single blink is the most you’ll get in response if he’s asked anything directly.

he’s oddly fascinated by your calendar and to-do list. you once caught him trying to “optimize” your schedule. the result is either a flawless masterpiece of productivity or a rigid military-grade itinerary that starts at 4:00 am. no in-between.

why look for a reliable note keeper when you have meursault? you adore the way he silently holds your oversized note (two times his size) without complaint. he doesn’t read it or ask why. he just , holds it.

has no idea why patting his head or scooping him up makes you so happy. he doesn’t resist, but he doesn’t react either. at one point, he mutters, “i do not object to the action. though i would prefer it occur less frequently.” - you’re not quite sure if that’s a complaint or just meursault being meursault.

he never asks for anything. not a space, not even food. if you don’t take the initiative, he’ll simply stand there almost for the whole day. you have to be the one to act - to ask what he prefers (though the answer is always the same) or to gently scoop him up and place him on your bed.

despite his professional demeanor and painfully blunt responses, he’s hyper-observant. skipping a meal or staying up too late won’t escape his scrutiny. he says it like a fact, but you like to think it’s his way of caring. (perhaps it really is?)

hong lu .𖥔 ݁ ˖

a complete opposite of meursault, but not quite as full-on excited like don - we have hong lu. surely, all of this is concerning but he’d rather focus on the fun it could bring them (or him alone).

he’s curious about your world, especially the snacks. bonus points if they’re oddly shaped or sweet. you’ll catch him lounging in your cereal bowl or poking at gummy bears like they’re rare artifacts.

hong lu is pretty affectionate. he likes being scooped up, but only if you do it gently; if not, he’ll dramatically pretend to faint just to watch you panic. also instead of hugs, he taps your nose with both hands and says “boop. that’s affection, right?”

if you have long hair, he’ll braid it. (it won’t look good, but you make no effort in stopping him) if your hair’s short, he still manages to nest in it like a smug little bird.

absolutely uses his pocket-sized advantage to sneak into your hoodie’s hood, pockets, and sleeves. he curls up inside and occasionally poking his head out to comment on your life choices.

since he’s from a wealthy family pre-limbus, he’s interested enough to follow you around while you do regular house chores. you know it’s just pure curiosity, but it still stings all the same. the way he watches you scrub dishes or fold laundry like it’s a novelty. yeah, it hits.

too busy looking after every sinner except him? expect a hong lu in your backpack by the time you reach school - he won’t ask, he’ll just climb in. it’s your problem now: either be extremely careful or deal with the consequences.

heathcliff .𖥔 ݁ ˖

absolutely not thrilled about his new form of size. on the contrary, he’s snappy, stressed, and very much on edge like yi sang about the whole situation.

he’ll lash out at the other sinners (hong lu and don, especially) for being “idiots” about it; or at you. or both. depends on the hour.

when he’s not in the mood for physical contact (which is almost always), don’t touch him. if you try to pick him up unexpectedly, expect an awfully painful bite that is long enough to make you let go. he might be small, but he’s still a fighter. and he’ll make sure you remember that.

but that’s just at first sight. over time, the tension eases even just a little. he still refuses your offered food and insists on sleeping on your desk’s bookshelf though - unless necessary (or forced).

to get him to warm up, you’ll need patience and gentleness - even when he’s being ridiculously harsh. starts by letting you give him your handkerchief as a blanket, then eventually, he begins accepting the little treats you leave out. ‘begrudgingly’

when your pencil was sharpened down to nothing but a stub (too short to use anymore), you handed it to him as a gift. he didn’t say thank you or show much of a reaction, but the faint spark in his eyes and the way he holds it so carefully - says it all.

at some point, he gave up trying to keep up the “all bark and all bite” when it came to physical affection; you’re not doing it with bad intent anyway. still, he only tolerates hair ruffling. no scooping or picking up, he won’t take that well. and even with the one he does allow, he never lets it slide without tossing in a few curses and grumbles.

and when you stay up too late working on school projects, heathcliff will bark across the desk “oi! quit messin’ about with that nonsense and get some bloody sleep already, you hear me?!” - it’s not the easiest way to take in concern, yes, but that’s just how he shows he cares.

ishmael .𖥔 ݁ ˖

not talking about panic or confusion, she takes the whole “suddenly pocket-sized in a stranger’s house” surprisingly well.

the kind of person who scans every room, notes every exit, and probably has a mental map of your house before you’ve even properly introduced yourself.

despite her size, she’s more likely to become your sister figure once you earn her trust. if there’s a list of which sinner is the most reliable when it comes to taking care of the others you’re off studying or working, ishmael is no doubt number 1.

not too harsh like outis, or way too stoic like meursault, but firm enough to manage the chaos on her own.

whether you ask or not, she’s always nearby, lingering just close enough to assist. need help organizing notes? done. stubborn math problems? solved. keeping hong lu from climbing into your cereal box again? handled.

physical affection isn’t her default, but if you’re visibly stressed or upset, she’ll sigh and climb onto your arm, sitting there quietly in an attempt to lift your mood.

she doesn’t really mind being held with your fingers or having her head gently patted, but she prefers you ask first. pinching her cheeks, though? yeah, definitely off limits.

she’s made it clear that your paper crafts are “inconvenient” and “make the desk even messier than it already is”, but when you gifted her an orange paper crane, complete with white bows doodled on the head to resemble her - you caught her staring at it, like she wasn’t quite sure how to respond to a gesture that simple yet genuine.

rodion .𖥔 ݁ ˖

sure, she’s a little panicked and concerned at first, but seeing the others safe and sound. . . and you being surprisingly nice about it, she figures this might not be so bad after all.

moving on, she’s an instant nickname giver. you’re getting something like “longlegs” - or whatever pops into her head that day.

watching tv is her favorite pastime, especially dramas. she’ll perch on your shoulder or head, legs swinging, and drop a few comments like “bet he’s gonna cheat. i can feel it.” (she’s usually right)

jokes around constantly, but don’t let that fool you - she’s sharp. the moment you start showing signs of stress, she’ll glance over and say “you look like you need a nap and a drink. preferably both.”

board games? she’s the reigning queen. with just a few sneaky tricks, she’ll have heathcliff + outis sent to jail 5 times in a row in monopoly and doesn’t even try to hide her smugness.

feel like she’s absolutely the type to sit on your knees while you’re ranting - from school bullshits to workplace half baked boss; taking on the role of ‘gossip partner in crime.’ just when you think she’s barely listening? she’ll drop a casual “didn’t they pull this stunt last month too? you need new coworkers.” (no idea how did i think of this, but just have a feeling she’s into gossiping)

rodion’s pretty clingy, but in a teasing way - from shoulder rides, hair twirling to finger pokes. try to move away and she’ll take it super dramatically.

when you’re crafting diys for your little space, she’ll toss out compliments - not too poetic or serious, but just enough to smooth over the ego bruises ryoshu left behind.

emil sinclair .𖥔 ݁ ˖

no words. just absolutely freak the out. like, picturing him goes pale, trembling so violently it looks like he might collapse right then and there. you end up carrying him around tucked between your sleeves for the rest of the day while the others take turns reassuring him.

it’s hard to tell whether he trusts you or not. he doesn’t say it or show it outright, but when a loud noise triggers him and he hides behind your hand - clinging to your fingers like a lifeline - you know. that’s your answer.

every time you ruffle his hair or nuzzle him with your fingers, he blushes like mad. tries to brush you off with stammered words, but always ends up leaning into your touch anyway.

you notice he loves basking in warm light, especially the soft glow of early morning through your window. so that’s why he’s always up so early. . . the light seems to make the world feel a little less terrifying for him. it reminds you of how cats curl up in sunbeams, chasing comfort in silence.

speaking of cats, sometimes he just vanishes. you search everywhere, only to find your cat dragging him back by the coat collar like a tiny, misplaced kitten.

he hates feeling useless. even with his small size, he insists on helping however he can - sorting pens by color, tidying up your desk, stacking sticky notes like it’s a must task.

it’s not much, but it makes him feel like he matters. and when you toss him one of those ‘overrated’ compliments - just a simple “you did great” or “thank you” - his whole day lights up like it’s the best thing he’s ever heard.

outis .𖥔 ݁ ˖

the type who refuses to believe a single word you say unless it’s backed by hard evidence or dante’s confirmation. you’ve learned that the only way to get her to listen is to begrudgingly scoop her up, hold her at eye level, and let dante nod solemnly in agreement. only then will she pause, arms crossed and mutter “. . . acceptable. for now.”

despite her new, notably reduced size, outis remains as sharp-tongued and commanding as ever. she critiques everything, from your posture and schedule to your life choices. you swear you’ve accumulated enough sinking status just from her daily commentary alone.

probably the least likely to be “running after you all the time” compared to the other sinners. sure, she still observes you to gather “information”, but her priorities lie elsewhere: how to return to her old world, managing the chaos of her fellow coworkers, and keeping tabs on your questionable plans(?).

want her to warm up to you? easy, just be dante and you’re set. kidding. for real, let her have control over small things that help her feel grounded like: organizing your planner (she’ll restructure your week with military precision), managing your bookmark folders (expect judgmental side-eyes + disapproval) and overseeing your workspace layout (she’ll call it “tactical optimization”)

once you make it past her walls, she becomes a surprisingly reliable and helpful companion. still professional, still critical - but you can tell there’s a sense of loyalty and gratitude tucked beneath all that pride.

now picture her sitting on your shoulder, halfway through scolding you for missing a task and you just sorta reach up mid-lecture and brush your finger against her face. immediately swats your hand away, grunting “this is wildly inappropriate. refrain from such nonsense.”

gregor .𖥔 ݁ ˖

doesn’t say much. just sighs and accepts whatever fate got thrown his way.

at first, he chose to sleep in the oddest spots around your room - namely, inside your sleep slippers. luckily, they’re fur-lined; but that didn’t stop you from panicking the first time you found him there. he only shrugged and said “figured you wouldn’t be thrilled to see a pest sleeping on your bed like it owns the place.”

took a few rounds of convincing to get him to settle somewhere more reasonable. he still refuses to sleep with you, so the little box you made is good enough for him. occasionally you’ll find him lying there, quietly entertained as he watches his coworkers’ chaos like it’s some nature documentary.

he is a bug, after all. then why are you surprised when you catch him having a full-on conversation with a random beetle outside the window?

he’s not the type to seek out physical affection; in fact, he actively avoids it. his past makes it hard to accept gestures like that without flinching. even so, you’ll still scoop him up or pat him from time to time. he can do nothing but lets out a dry chuckle, “you’re younger and that’s not how respect works, kid.”

if he’s not chilling in his corner, he’s probably staring at you while you work on your projects. unlike faust or outis, he doesn’t judge; just slips in the occasional comment like “your handwriting looks like hell. i like it.”

let him cook. i mean, let him teach you to cook. he’s too small to pick up a spoon now, yeah, but his methods are surprisingly effective. you follow his instructions while he taste-tests everything to confirm it’s not poisoned like a father n’ child session.

had been poisoned 4 times in a row by the way.

Don Quixote

Does! Not! Care!!!!!

Probably really excited about having a sleepover with you

There will most likely be a pillow fight, even if it's just you two throwing one singular pillow at each other

However those shoes are not leaving her feet sooo… good luck

Moves a lot in her sleep, will most likely end up with her arm on your face and her leg over your body

She's oh so sweet though so you can't truly get mad

Ryoshu

Congratulations on getting the chance to sleep on the floor

Share the bed? I.Y.D.

Call me a hater, I just can't see anything else from what I've seen of her so far (Canto 5)

Maybe. MAYBE if she really liked you then she'd let you in the bed

But she would probably cuddle with her sword over you 

Meursault

He is similar to Faust in the sense that he is also saying a bunch of nonsense, but his speech boils down to "both of you need good sleep so you should share the bed"

Will not converse with you in the slightest, will simply tell you to sleep

Falls asleep at 10 pm flat and then becomes a rock until 6 am

If he likes you though, you may sense the slightest shift of his body towards your direction

Subtle to the point that you'd think you're imagining things

Hong Lu

Another person that I think would be fine with it

However him and his rich boy tendencies will make him take up most of the bed

I feel like his actions would change drastically depending on how he felt about you

If he felt neutral or mainly platonic, then I feel like he'd just end up intertwining limbs with you as he hogged most of the bed

But if he liked you, he'd be a bit more sly, taking the opportunity to cuddle with you

His hair would be oh so soft… but you would most likely end up somehow wrapped up inside of it by the time morning comes

Also if you couldn't sleep then you two would do skincare together

Heathcliff

He's fairly chill about it

I don't see him flipping out about it, but he's not super excited either

But if he likes you? Oh, then that's a different story

Desperately trying to keep his cool and seem impressive while in reality he's just kind of flailing around

If any of his actions make you laugh, he won't know if to feel happy or offended

Will take him a while to fall asleep, but once he does he'll end up holding you in his arms

Ishmael

Now this is the one person that I think has a truly normal reaction

She really just is chill with it regardless

She usually leaves her hair out when she sleeps, but she'd be willing to braid it for your comfort

If you offer to do it for her, she'll act normal but feel really happy about it

Ends up slightly curling up against you, absorbing your warmth

Probably the best sleep she's had in a while

Rodya

She's pretty happy about this arrangement

She gets to spend time with you and get some extra warmth? Win win

Will no doubt pull out a deck of cards from who knows where and play a couple of rounds with you

She's willing to lose a few games, but she will make sure she's the winner overall 

Will most likely end up bear hugging you to sleep

Sinclair

He is so freaking nervous he thinks he's going to combust into flames

Offers several times to sleep on the floor, half for your sake and half for his

He's so nervous that he can't even remember how he normally acts

If he likes you and Ryoshu knows about it, then he might recite some of her horrible advice in his head just to keep his cool

Will not sleep a single minute that night, but will be very very giddy in the morning 

Outis

Not delighted by this circumstance, but she'll make it work

From what I've seen, Outis doesn't really like being vulnerable, and this situation is just about as vulnerable as it could get

Starts rattling on about how you two cannot cause any issues to the Executive Manager, and therefore you must both get adequate rest

In other words, she wants to share the bed

Falls asleep in 5 minutes flat, and probably ends up slightly curling up against you

Will fully deny all allegations in the morning though

Gregor

Not a fan of this arrangement in the slightest

It's not about you at all, rather it's about him and his arm

Will refuse to share the bed with you, saying that he'll sleep on the floor and that's final

Above anything he could want, he doesn't want to hurt you

Will talk with you about whatever you want until you fall asleep

He might watch you for a bit during the night, wondering about what could've been if he wasn't a monster

faust somehow manages to know exactly what you want without you ever asking. you’ll come to her room one day at her request and find that she’s bought you something you wanted but didn’t get – you didn’t even tell her that you liked the item in the first place, having only given it a passing glance, so it’s a mystery how she figured it out. it’s always random too, her gifts. every time, without warning, she’ll just casually mention having something for you and you know that she’s used her magical powers to buy you another thing that you wanted. the truth, in reality, is simple: she just pays attention to you a lot. that, and the gesellschaft provides some hints, but it’s mostly her intuition and careful observation that allows her to make appropriate purchases. one of the fausts warned her that she was spoiling you, but she doesn’t care as long as it makes you smile, since it means she knows another way to bring out that lovely expression from you.

don quixote loves to give you her things. things that she’s collected over the years, been extremely gentle with because of the memories they hold. old fixer posters and figures, preserved through the years and almost in perfect condition. she’ll let you hold them and turn them over in your hands because she trusts you, and she loves it when you ask about them so that she can ramble. to her, the best thing about it is how you always listen to what she has to say and always show your interest. other than that, she also finds little trinkets that remind you of her and gives them to you, no matter how small or big they are. if she finds a stone that has a heart-shaped hole in it, she’s giving it to you. if there’s a ring from an obscure alleyway store with a unique pattern engraved into the metal, it’s getting put on your finger. anything that reminds her of your bond will always be given to you.

ryoshu doesn’t really do gifts. she doesn’t see the point in those kinds of things, because she thinks that as long as she shows it, material items hardly matter in a relationship. of course, there are some exceptions, like the lighter that you engraved your initials into, but she’d still use the lighter if you didn’t do that. just less, because there’d be less reason to look at it. if there’s anything she would consider a gift, it’s the things she lends to you, like her coat when you’re cold or a cigarette (even if you don’t smoke) just to match what she’s doing. it’s a two-way street, too – she hardly feels the need to accept anything you give her unless she feels it’s absolutely necessary. but luckily for you, that tends to be often.

meursault, true to his nature, will not get you anything unless you explicitly say you want it… but there’s no limit to it. if you say you want a drink, he’s getting one for you. if you say you want a new phone, he’s getting it. if you say you want a cat, he’s showing up later that day with one. no matter how expensive it is, it ends up in your arms – it gets to a point where you have to tell him whether you truly want something or are just making a passing comment. he’s satisfied following what you want, although it does pain him slightly to hear you take back some of your wishes. as far as he’s aware and analyzed thus far, whenever he gets you exactly what you want, you end up happy in the end even if there’s a bit of pushback at the beginning. so hearing you say that you’re only joking dissatisfies him, even if he never shows it.

at first, hong lu spoils you. he gets you expensive things, and like meursault, if you even mention an item, it’s going to be given to you within the next 24 hours. but eventually, he begins to slow down, both under your request and his own conscience. the gifts go from extravagant to more heartfelt, a bouquet of flowers full of colors you like instead of a giant arrangement that he thought truly showed his love. at first, he can tell that his sudden withdrawal concerns you, but he notices that the things you get from him this time make you smile wider than when he showered you with money. he doesn’t take any offense to it and instead realizes that he’d rather make your smile a rarity that he deserves instead of something so easily given to him by his own doing.

heathcliff gifts you things that remind him of you, mainly. although he doesn’t have any qualms about spending money when it comes to you, it’s a habit to make something out of nothing that he can’t seem to shake off. he’d rather treat you to something impressive with his cash than give you a bunch of small things, so he waits till then and instead gives you personalized items. with clumsy hands, he makes flower chains and crowns to adorn you, takes the time to learn how to bake and cook so that he can surprise you on date nights. he never asks you for anything unless you offer it first, and enjoys showing off the skills he’s acquired in his quest to make you swoon. his heart swells with pride when it works every time – it never gets old.

ishmael would be big into giving you trinkets. things she’s collected from voyages, bits and pieces of the places she’s visited that she couldn’t bring you to because she didn’t want you to be in the danger she puts herself in out at sea. she’d be big into handmade things too, similar to don, and spends hours to make sure it’s perfect for her and you – it has the type of aesthetic you like while maintaining her imperfect yet charming style. most of all, though, she likes things that she can see on you, to remind her that she’s a part of you like you are to her: bracelets  composed of sailor’s knots made out of cord that’s your favorite color, necklaces that have a sunset-colored stone, a keychain that you and her made together. it reminds her that you’ll always be a compass that directs her to where her home is: where you are.

rodya, like heathcliff, promises to treat you when she strikes it big. so till then, she’s giving you everything she can and more, pulling out all the stops to ensure that everything she gets is shared with you in some way. if there’s someone inviting her to dinner, she’s bringing you along. if she can’t, she’ll bring any leftovers she can find so you two can share while watching something that you picked out on the tv. she prefers to gift you in experiences, whether that be lying in bed all day or taking a trip to the shopping district to try on all their outfits and laugh at the terrible taste of some rich people. the way she sees it, time spent with you is her gift, so she wants to prolong it as much as possible to enjoy each moment.

sinclair makes sure to pay attention to the things you like and dislike so that when he does give you things, they can be extra special. whenever you tell him about an achievement you’ve made, whether it be cleaning out your room or finishing a tough task you had, he uses it as an excuse to give you gifts. he does it sparingly, though, in order to not make you think that he’ll always give you things… but it doesn’t change the fact that he wants to do that. all the time. he likes spending time with you in any way, but seeing you enjoy the things he gets for you makes him happy, since he knows that you’re pleased. he’s a bit of an overthinker when it comes to your relationship, so the validation emboldens him.

outis gives gifts as she sees fit. she knows when to spoil you and when to hold back, waiting for more practical or special moments to hand you something that you’ve been wanting for a while. she’s attentive, which is how she knows these things about you, and keeps a mental (and physical) list of everything you’ve mentioned with a fond tone in order to ensure the most optimal gift schedule. she’s also big into handmade things, especially if they’re things that can stand for a while. if you mention liking a certain flower, she’ll find some place to plant it that you always pass by. if you mention wanting to start a new hobby, she’ll get you everything you need – if that hobby leads to you giving something to her, that makes her heart beat a little faster.

You'd notice how he'd be way more quiet pre canto 4, Yi Sang would probably just give you a normal 'welcome' and observe everything else on the sidelines

Whereas for post canto 4, he would probably attempt to speak to you more! Much like Rodya does. He involves himself more in discussions (or atleast attempts to) and has an easier time interacting with you.

His way of speaking is definitely something that needs getting used to, like Faust's. Or, well, everyone else that's on the bus. 🤥

But honestly, it's still interesting to hear and listen to his poetic ramblings, even if it's hardly understandable at times

And once he starts conversing with Faust, everything becomes like . 100% more incomprehensible than usual

But nevertheless, Yi Sang would be somebody you'd find a certain warm feeling with I believe. I mean even his voice feels like it has a certain familiar warmth to it

Now that I think about it Yi Sang would do some banger asmr

👻 𐐪𐐩 : FAUST . . ♡

She would be indifferent about your arrival, i'd believe. She would have most likely planned for you to enter the bus in the first place, so it is definitely the least surprising to her

And ofcourse that means that she's one of the people you'll probably talk most with. Well, atleast at first, Given how you most likely don't know much or pretty much anything about the company and/or Mephistopheles. or their mission. or whatever else the City has to offer on your adventures

Though her lengthy explanations for every minute detail concerning a topic just might be abit painful to listen to . if not painful, then definitely tiring.

So unless you're someone who likes listening to a mishmash of complex words explaining even a more complex word (among other things), then you may be cooked 🥀🤘

And you definitely can't back out of them after she starts, because Faust is rather observant, and she notices when you didn't understand a certain thing she has said (or more things. perhaps you didnt understand anything uttered out of her mouth at all)

But Faust is nice! She will even adjust her level of speech, exclusively just for you. Isn't she just so kind

Like Yi sang, you get used to her way of talking, it will probably take a while though. And who knows? Maybe you'll find yourself understanding Faust's explanations faster than you thought! Or not. Ik i still don't

🎠 𐐪𐐩 : DON QUIXOTE . . ♡

Excited. VERY excited. Another Sinner you'll probably hear alot from (damn everyone on this bus just LOVES to talk)

Although it would also depend on how and who you are as a sinner. Then again that probably is the case for everyone here nfkfkfkdkkd

Nevertheless she likes to talk your ear off. Like she just loves to do with everyone on this vehicle

You either match her energy, tolerate it or despise it. Probably some inbetweens and whatnot, interacting with Don Quixote is indeed an entire spectrum on it's own

If you like to match her energy and get excited about certain topics like Fixers, adventures etcetc she will definitely warm up to you better and faster, and will turn toward you more when the topic is brought up (either by her or another person)

She'd probably behave the same one way or the other . but you'll notice how she tends to call out your name more than the others

Overall Don Quixote is nice company to have. She's bright and energetic, and whether you like it or not, you can't deny the fact that her unyielding determination and fascination towards certain things light up the room when things are rather dim

🚬 𐐪𐐩 : RYŌSHŪ . . ♡

Ryoshu is a difficult one . I dont really think she'd care about anyones new arrival either, but I can sort of see her talking with you from time to time.

Not necesseraily for a conversation, but just because you're also working under the lcb now, so should something happen involving you or whatever she wouldn't back off from making a comment

You'd appreciate her casualness, if it ACTUALLY were casual. Ryoshu is sorta hostile. Not just toward you, but toward everyone

Her way of speaking, including the constant use of what is (atleast in your opinion) nonsensical abbreviations (you might die if you say that out loud) are yet another thing you'll have to get used to.

Once again; like Yi Sang's poetic way of articulating sentences, like Faust's convulted elucidations... You get it. This is just another one of them. You will be a constant victim to this phenomenon

Well, sort of. The exception for this time is that you feel like you're gonna get hunted in your sleep if you misunderstand anything. (which you will.) (lock your doors girl.) (sinners be like i have my whole life ahead of me NO BITCH! the 🚬 is COMING!!!)

But if somehow, miraculously, you understand whatever shes trying to abbreviate, she'll take more of a liking to you. Would probably mock the others because somehow, even though you just joined, you understand her cultured way of speaking better

🌇 𐐪𐐩 : MEURSAULT . . ♡

Meursault is a difficult one. He would definitely welcome you though, I'd imagine

I feel like if you'd like to know more about him, you'd actually have to go up and talk to him 🧐

I say this because we oftentimes see that Meursault never really does anything without direct orders. Even if, for example, he has done observations that may be crucial to the mission the lcb currently find themselves in

Buuuttt !!! He's been taking more initiative himself independantly, yet I still believe you'd actually have to go up and speak to him directly for more

Meursault would be very interesting to talk to. He knows alot, and he oftentimes explains certain things simpler than the others, even if its juuust by a lil.

He would be indifferent about your areival aswell. It dosen't concern him much, but with enough effort, you can definitely become a closer friend of his

🔮 𐐪𐐩 : HONG LU . . ♡

(i didnt play canto 8 yet so please keep that in mind because i heard he underwent some changes and/or some reveals and i got 0 damn clue wat dey are and frankly idnt even wanna know.)

I honestly think that Hong Lu is a sinner who would be curious about you too. He would probably ask you some things that would come across as insensitive toward you and make you accidentally hate him

Oh but who could hate a boy that just is kind of really adorable and has a baby face...

you. you would.

or not!

LIKE I think it would depend on you whether you take his comments and remarks as serious or not even if he himself dosen't mean anything in a malicious way

As we are aware Hong Lu has grown up in a rich family (will NOT comment on the familys status concerning emotional availability or similar)

So I think your financial privelage would be another factor that would play in how well you would get along with him or be able to sympathize with him

⛈ 𐐪𐐩 : HEATHCLIFF . . ♡

I guess he wouldn't really care? At worst, you'll just be another headache like some of the other Sinners, but that dosen't mean he will directly hate you, although it might probably appear that way

I'd argue Heathcliff is one of the kindest sinners actually. But ofcourse that would depend on when exactly you would join the bus too. it'd be like yi sangs situation maybe

well except that his kinder nature would show signs of being there earlier than only appearing after his canto is cleared. i think his care for people its just that its ignored most of the time (or atleast i feel like it is . even if just by the fandom and not actually in game)

Either way, I think between Heathcliff and a new Sinner, things might be a bit rocky at first. But over time, bonding would most definitely happen

One way or another, you will see Heathcliffs caring side come to light. And it will be so peak

⛪️ 𐐪𐐩 : ISHMAEL . . ♡

Same as Heathcliff, but abit more sociable (or tolerable) toward you

Once again, it really depends on your attitude with her, and It would be especially the case with her.

If you're brash, obnoxious, or anything along those lines she definitely wouldn't be so fond of you at first. You'd be like a second Don Quixote, or even worse... A second Heathcliff. 😨😨😨😨😨😨😱💥💥🤯

But ofcourse, she'd have to deal with it now. You're co-workers, after all, and no amount of complaining or internal frustrations she's going to have will reverse that

I think for Ishmael to get more comfortable with you if you were obnoxious in her exes, you'd definitely have to be on the bus for a while, so it would probably take some time. Or alot of time.

And either way: her, albeit rare, harsh remarks don't falter

On the other hand, if you're more laid back and casual, Ishmael would probably find herself being more comfortable around you quicker.

Whether she starts conversations with you or vice versa depends, but she'd be more relaxed while talking with you than for with example Sinclair, or any other sinner she isn't that close with

Ishmael would be a good friend to have, though. She stands her ground

🪓 𐐪𐐩 : RODION . . ♡

Obviously, Rodion would be another one of the Sinners you'll talk alot with. Probably the most after Faust, considering how talkative and cheery she is

A new Sinner would surprise her as much as a few other people on the bus. So she's curious about you, and isn't afraid to reach out to you to satisfy said curiosity

Or atleast pretends to be curious (don't take it too harshly. She just wants to make sure you feel welcomed atleast)

Though I still think you would obviously be able to spark genuine curiosity within her! Depending on what you tell her, ofcourse.

As I've said, she's very talkative and welcoming, so she would be yet another sinner you would probably be comfortable around (i mean. who wouldnt be. i know i would be attached to her 24/7 and not to her hip but to her breasts)

Much like Hong Lu I feel like your financial status could play a role with her too. If you understand her struggles better you would probably be able to connect with her much more easily or earlier than expected.

🕒 𐐪𐐩 : DANTE . . ♡

Now for Dante. I feel like two scenarios can play out:

1. they are NOT aware of a newcomer and suddenly one day you board the bus and they freak out. Not externally, not at all.

Either way, how exactly would this play out?

You weren't with the Sinners when Dante boarded the bus, which equals to you not being there when the contract happened. Would that mean they would have to go through that entire process again?

2. They ARE aware that you will board the bus, yet that doesn't really soothe their aforementioned worries. But! They would be more prepared with announcing your arrival to the other sinners!

I feel like since Dante is your manager (and they seem kind enough, for a clockhead (i wonder if that is a slur in the lcbverse)), you might lean more toward staying with them, too

I feel like you would find their lighthearted aide endearing. Who wouldn't. when Dante cracks jokes, even if they sound stupid, you BETTER laugh

Now, they would look forward to welcoming you too I think. They've become more confident as a leader over the course of the cantos, so it would be very nice to see Dante, who was so passive at first, help guide you through the bus (with the help of Faust some times, at least when it comes to explaining stuff)

🐣 𐐪𐐩 : SINCLAIR . . ♡

I don't think Sinclair would be bothered by it as much as I wouldn't think that a new Sinner would be the most groundbreaking thing ever to him

But he wouldn't be opposed to getting to know you!

He just. May not be as passionate as Don Quixote.

Or anyone else on that bus for that matter

Matter of fact I feel like he might be more shy. Given how you behave he would either steer clear or find comfort in your presence

I think if your presence resembled that of prologue Heathcliffs with a shot of gigatestosterone Sinclair wouldn't casually come up to you and ask if you want to paint the nails on his toes with him🤥🤥🤘

If you were more reversed or laid back he'd definitely find you someone who he can rely on more

But of course he would warm up to you! And would hold more casual conversations with you. If you leave him on read IRL in that scenario though all the progress flies out the window

Lowkey I don't know what else would happen I feel like his reactions, behaviour and opinions toward you would be the most neutral ones

👢 𐐪𐐩 : OUTIS . . ♡

This lady tests you to the point you feel like you're back in college writing an essay about a war

Merely because I think it's funny she forces you to do push ups and pilates repeatedly

Ok she doesn't she isn't a gym coach but like imagine how funny it'd be.

Outis would either be wary of you or she would be elated (I want you to imagine that sprite where she smirks maliciously) that another Sinner has joined the ranks.

It'd definitely depend on your life experiences too though, I think if you're annoying she'd still find you a burden but if you, for example, went through a war or a hard battle yourself she definitely holds respect for you

I don't think it'd be that hard to win her approval anyway. You could do it. I'm sure you would. Like no one else has done it yet afaik but you can be the one to crack the code.

Either way, I think Outis would be a Sinner you wouldn't find yourself near to at least not that often or as often as some of the others

🪲 𐐪𐐩 : GREGOR . . ♡

Gregor! I feel like he'd be on the side to greet and talk with you normally. He's like rhat co worker you're on the same wavelenghts with

That one Bug Oomf you keep around cuz he chill

Honestly if I said you'd get along with this or that Sinner best before I want you to scratch that. I think Gregor would be the Sinner you'd get along with most as a fellow newcomer

Or you join the unestablished Rodigor duo and and up as a polycule with them! #HUZZAH💰💰🤑🤑🤑

As we've seen he is very sympathetic and also an all around good-natured and friendly guy. He has his moments but you haven't done anything bad (I mean I hope you didn't🤨) for him to warrant being aggressive toward you which would be surprising on it's own tbh.

Aslong as it doesn't get too personal, he is the one you could hold a conversation easiest with.

I think being near him would be kind of cozy too ... like you could have that comfortable silence vibe with him type shift

He'd tease you sometimes though I feel like the relationship would sail smoothly enough between you two that he thinks you both are close enough to do a few quips.

Anyway this one is definitely your best friend or one of your best friends (as i said Rodigor👀qpr👀or not👀polycule👀)

i havent played limbus company in SO LONG (ts shit loser didnt even finish the lcb check up intervallo bs 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️) also im also vv sorry for it being. like one year late now. snd for some of these being quite short. wallahi ican explain. this was veryhard and i pray its somehow in character from the fragments i remember...