12. They have a lot of sweet moments, but probably Faith finally saying I Love you to Kaidan the night before the assault on Cerberus.

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“Say it again,” he whispered.

Shepard frowned. “Say what?”

Kaidan smiled up at her. “That you love me.”

Did he fear that it was just something that had slipped out? Or did he not quite believe that she had actually said it?

After all, he constantly reminded her that he loved her, and isn't that what people wanted from the person they adored? They craved reassurance that the other felt the same way, and her confusion melted away into a far more tender smile.

“Kaidan Alenko,” she whispered, moving her face close to his, arms tightening around his shoulders. His breathing had kicked up a notch, and she could feel his stomach contracting against her with each intake of air. “I, Faith Shepard, being of sound mind and body, declare that I am very much, without a fucking doubt, completely and entirely in love with you.”

His Adam's apple bobbed, and he blinked rapidly. She was sure there were tears in his eyes, and for a moment, she thought she had upset him.

“I have been for a very long time,” she continued, the smile fading as she regarded him with a serious look. “I was just too stubborn, too scared that saying it aloud would make it far too real.”

She looked down at his chest for a moment, then up at him again. Hopefully, he could see the sincerity in her expression and hear it in her voice.

“I'm sorry I made you wait so long, Kaidan.”

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2. What's their favorite comfort food that they eat when they're sad?

Ooohhhh, tricky... I think it might go back to Tavv's childhood. Her parents were bakers, so probably a baked good they used to make. I need to flesh out the lore on this, but the first thing that pops into my head is a nice, gooey cinnamon roll. Or maybe just, freshly baked bread. There's probably also some street food she used to pick up, filched or bought, like roasted chestnuts or grilled, spiced meat on skewers. Anything that takes her back to childhood and her home.

5. Do they have any collections?

Tavv collects trinkets, odds and ends, shiny objects. She also loves books. They're expensive, so some of her collection is stolen 😅. But she does more often than not try to get them legitimately these days. She has a trinket chest with some sussur flower petals, some of the "magic" rings from the tiefling kids in the grove, and some other objects of beauty or personal significance that she collected during their travels.

11. What's their favorite thing that their partner (if they have one) has ever said to them?

Probably the line with the most emotional impact was when Gale first said he was in love with her. But the biggest sigh of relief was the morning after conversation, where he said she'd given him hope, that he was going to keep fighting. I haven't fully flushed out their dynamic post-game, but I rather imagine there are some sweet Gale lines waiting to be found there. :)

25. What's their favorite place to kiss their partner?

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Hi friend!!! Ty for the ask AND the flower 🥹💕

2. What's their favorite comfort food that they eat when they're sad?

Might be a bit cliche but when she gets introduced to ice cream, it instantly becomes her comfort food. She will most definitely eat an entire tub of chocolate chunk ice cream if she’s really sad LOL.

11. What's their favorite thing that their partner (if they have one) has ever said to them?

When Arthur told her that if he had the chance to go back in time and stop himself from taking the serum, or joining up with the ICR, knowing what he knows now- he would still do it if it meant he would meet her one day. That he would choose her in every lifetime, find her in every lifetime from across space and time itself. And i think for someone who’s not really ever felt like a priority to anyone in centuries, that made her cry SO much. She feels guilty for being happy about it knowing how much suffering he’s been through and she would never wish that on him, but tries to appreciate the sentiment for what it is. She allows herself to be a bit selfish when it comes to Arthur.

25. What's their favorite place to kiss their partner?

I’m gonna stick with the SFW answer here ;) she loves kissing his neck a lot. Even though it’s all machine/techrot, she wants him to know that she loves every part of him- so she doesn’t just focus on his face/chest (when the chest plates come off). She loves all of him, man and machine <3

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EEE hello friend :D!!! Thank you so so much for the ask!! This is such a cute prompt 🥺💗💞!! I love it!!!

What's her favorite (non-sexual) place to be kissed?

Of course lips are her preference but Queenie also LOVES it when she’s kissed on the hand! It makes her feel very royal and valuable I think 🤭! Exhibit A lmfao 🤣! But that’s for partners/love interests! For friends and family - I think she really likes being smooched on the head or cheek. She’s much more of a kisser than a hugger I feel 🙂‍↕️

Keme for you, bc I feel like I've been neglecting her.

What's an item that is deeply important and special to them? What makes it so special?

Her boots. She has this pair of low, slouchy boots (the Bold Hellion armor set ones) that she's had since she was sixteen. They were part of the first outfit that was completely 100% hers after she was rescued from slavery. She's in her forties now and they're still good. They're still comfy, still hold up, she still wears them all the time. (Jorgan teases they're as stubborn as she is)

(sorry, I got excited)

The squeak I just squealed, you have fed me this day! Thank you for the asks!

What's your OC's favorite cuddling position?

I think in general Ashni just loves spooning. She enjoys being the little spoon but also kinda loves when Gale is. It's a win either way, honestly.

She and Gale also have a habit of reading on top of one another which annoys Azhar (Ashni's brother) immensely (he's just jealous. Wants his own wizard to cuddle because he may or may not have a thing for Rolan.)

3. What's a secret passion of theirs?

I think i've mentioned this before in a different ask, but Ashni is a decent artist. She loves drawing but painting is her particular favorite. Given her affinity for water, I think she likes the smoothness of a paintbrush on canvas. She finds it soothing. This goes kind of unnoticed up until they meet the artist in the Zhentarim hideout and everyone is sort of shocked by her seemingly sudden absurd knowledge of painting.

She's also got a mind for tinkering and is into playing around with/studying raw magic because she is very much not a "mystra is all magic" type of person.

11. What's their favorite thing that their partner (if they have one) has ever said to them?

Honestly I wish I had a cool line that I've written myself but also Gale has such good lines so 🤷🏼‍♀️.

"Stars as my witness, you will always be enough for me."

"Godly power I can live without. But you? Never."

Home girl has some big self worth issues. So those are big moments for her. But I think she also really loves Gale's initial proposal, the "I was wondering ...." as if she might say no? She just finds the tentativeness of it kind of endearing. It's not this grand proclamation the way the other two statements are but still has the same effect of showing her that in his eyes she's a marvel.

18. What's their favorite scent?

Shocker--it's the smell of the sea. Or more specifically, the smell of a storm on the sea. The happiest moments of her early life are all by the sea or on a ship. She associates it with her mother but also it's very much a breath of fresh air type thing after she ends up being pretty cooped up in her fathers house. Point being--she thrives in Waterdeep. She loves having a balcony over the water. I have a whole thing in my brain that during the romance scene with Gale when he shows her his tower there is this very silly interlude of sorts where she just gets psyched about the balcony because " you have a balcony over the ocean??" She's thrilled. I think she also develops a specific fondness for the smell of books. She's always liked books. But, living in waterdeep I think their library has a bit of "books with a mist of the sea" kind of vibe and she's really into that. Also--it's how Gale usually smells. 🤷🏼‍♀️

25. What's their favorite place to kiss their partner?

I always think of Gale as someone who is super warm and Ashni loves that. She loves cuddling into his neck so --she's a big neck kisser. And it doesn't hurt that Gale makes some very delightful sounds when she does it.

32. What's their favorite thing to do with their partner?

Thanks for the ask! I’ll just run down the line of everyone :) So this is a bit long 😅