who said anything about hating? these are amazing, and I love them!!

Victor Tan:

11.) Intellectual pursuits?

coding. he's an MIT brat, he loves computer code. he just doesn't talk about it much because people stereotype him like crazy

18.) Favorite beverage?

anything strawberry flavored. he jokes that his favorite thing is strawberry wine, but it's actually strawberry Fanta

33.) Concept of home and family?

he has a strong belief in family and he loves his family so much

45.) Superstitions or views on the occult?

there was a freak accident where his Mom's back gave out right as he stepped on a crack in the road, so to this day he refuses to step on sidewalk cracks.

Chris Alonso:

12.) Favorite book genre?

fiction and science fiction

18.) Favorite beverage?

apple martinis, but in a shot glass. it's a Chris thing.

31.) Most prized possession?

her swat certification papers, her badge, and a scarf from her mother. from the datemates is a beautifully preserved butterfly in a glass frame

Jim Street:

2.) Do they have any daily rituals?

he has to tell his lovers that he appreciates and loves them at least three times before he leaves the house

24.) Is there one subject of study they excel at? Or do they care about intellectual pursuits at all?

when he applied himself, Street did well I math and history, but otherwise he didn't care about school

48.) How do they express love?

Street is a very physical person! he prefers to show his love rather than tell it. hugs and cuddles are top priority along with kisses

Donovan Rocker:

1.) What does their bedroom look like?

Rocker's personal bedroom is shared with Street 90% of the time because neither of them can stand to sleep on their own. It's the biggest room because all the datemates love Rocker and want to pamper him. he has trinkets and knick-knacks on the shelves. his closet is full of color, his bed is pushed against the wall, and the datemates are always welcome. it's also pale blue and has a bookshelf in one color. wood floors, no carpet. the datemates have a cat and foster kittens, Rocker is never making the same mistake again

39.) What recharges them when they're feeling drained?

Rocker is more introverted than he lets on. If he wants to recharge, he grabs a book or his headphones and runs off to go spend some time alone. he always tells the datemates where he's going and promises to check in. if he doesn't check in every few hours, the datemates go find him.

7.) Favorite way to waste time and feelings surrounding wasting time?

Erika curls up with a good books and spends hours reading. when she's on work, she hates wasting time but outside of work, she likes to be a bit lazy

22.) Given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happen?

Erika hates paperwork with a passion, but she likes poetry, so she writes down a poem on either side and gives it to one of the datemates

39.) What recharges them when they’re feeling drained?

she snags Bonnie and cuddles on the couch with tea if she can, otherwise she takes everything out on a punching bag with a True Crime podcast playing in the background

42.) Hobbies?

reading mostly, but she also does crosswords and puzzles

50.) Is this person afraid of dying? Why or why not?

oooh.

content warning: mentions of death

Street refuses to take meds. like, refuses. he’s very used to taking care of himself. in the foster system it was either get better or suffer and no one cared enough to help you. he’s not used to having people look out for and take care of him.

Bonnie always wants to take care of the others. they’re big tough SWAT officers and she wants to make sure they’re well taken care of so they can continue to do what they love which is making sure the city is safe, but how’s she supposed to do that when she’s also sick?

Donovan always gets sick first and yes, this has earned him the name plague rat when he’s recovered. they try to avoid getting sick as much as possible, but once Rocker’s down, it’s inevidable. Street jokes he’s glad Rocker’s migraines aren’t infectious because they’d all be down (which confused Rocker at first)

Tan slips into the room at two am to replace the ice, because he always manages to avoid getting sick and the others give him so much crap for it. he’s the one making sure the others aren’t actively dying and the datemates always hate it

they have to tie Chris and Erik's down to receive care because both refuse to actually rest. Chris tries to power through everything and Erika hates looking weak even to her lovers. Chris can sometimes slip the ropes and it's a whole chase, but for the most part it's smooth sailing and calm seas.

them being sick is literally cuddle piles and movie nights. it's feeding each other soup and sleepy hugs, kisses to cheeks and temples and foreheads as they care for each other.

Rocker is the easiest to manage while Chris is the worst.

1.) What does their bedroom look like?

so for the polycule universe, Bonnie's personal bedroom is kind of small. she's not materialistic so there's not much personal stuff in there, but sentimental things are a yes. her bed is on the far wall across from the door and next to her window. she keeps a nightstand on either side of the bed with a lamp and a book on it. she keeps plenty of fun stuff in the drawers too! also wood floors and the bathroom and closet doors are mostly pulled closed

4.) What would they do if they needed to make dinner but the kitchen was busy?

since "the kitchen is busy" is usually what one datemate says when Street's in there with someone (probably Rocker) cause someone was panicking or he wanted hugs or something, Bonnie would either go join the busy party or order take-out.

5.) Cleanliness habits (personal, workspace, etc.)

personally, Bonnie is very clean and neat. workspace is also kept neat. her room, however, is controlled chaos and she does not take constructive criticism. the rest of the house is always tidy and neat though!

8. Favorite indulgence and feelings surrounding indulging?

Bonnie indulges in her partners' chaos a lot, but personally if she's feeling sick she likes to put on silly cartoon show and exist for a while

22.) Given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happen?

Bonnie tests her drawing ability on the paper. Rocker's been teaching her, so she likes to practice when she can.

36.) What makes them feel guilty?

Bonnie feels terrible when she disappoints her datemates and she hates being sick because she lays in bed all day and doesn't do anything

the answer is the same for all of them. every single one of them loves this activity, but they all get so competitive that it ends up with a fight. usually between Chris and Street (who have both a romantic and sibling-like relationship but only in competition and teasing). 

the activity?, you ask, other half of this imaginary conversation.

paintball.

how could they?? she's wonderful and we love her! okay so the answer depends on who's with her at the time, but in general!

content warning: NSFW, CNC

Everyone loves her legs. They're very long and very strong. (perfect for nsfw stuff!)

CNC is her favorite thing from Tan and Chris, but otherwise it's the kisses that make her feel like the luckiest girl in the world

she does a lot of cleaning because the others rarely have time. she also organizes their personalized things. basically flits around the house like a little fairy. maybe she'll send a naughty picture or two if she's feeling frisky. who knows?

Street, one hundred percent. he shrieks higher than any of them and hates being cold.

Chris makes the coffee because she's the only one who knows how to moderate.

Rocker buys the sunflowers. he's a soft boy and likes to pamper when he can.

oh fuck, uhhhhhh. yes, but you're gonna have to give me a sec.

Who is the most affectionate?

a tie between Rocker and Bonnie. they're both pretty touch oriented.

Who initiates the handholding?

Erika 90% of the time in the polycule, but it really depends on who's around

Who worries more for the other?

Rocker worries the most out of all of them, in spite of Bonnie being the one who's not a swat officer

Who is more likely to ask for help?

Bonnie. all the others are "too tough"

Who is the one always losing the keys?

ironically it's Street who always looses his keys

Who leaves little love notes for the other?

Chris will never admit to it, but she's a sap and leaves all the love notes

Who can’t sleep unless the other is there?

Rocker has past trauma regarding sleeping and now cannot sleep by himself

Who is more likely to propose to the other?

Street, surprisingly was the first to propose. he spent all his savings on rings too

Who introduced the other to their family first?

Bonnie, hers is the closest family

Who is more likely to play with the other’s hair?

Erika, she likes to mess with hair. her mother was a stylist

Who makes sure the other has meals/stays hydrated?

Tan. the other's can't stay on task long enough to remember to eat or hydrate

Who is more likely to stand up to anyone for the other?

all of them will stand up for each other in a heart beat

Who is the most likely to prepare a surprise for the other?

Tan, he likes putting things together for the others

Who makes the other pinky promise not to do certain things?

Street. it was a big thing in his foster families so he's carried it into adult life

Who puts a blanket over the other when they fall asleep on the couch?

all of them. soft and cuddly. will also sit with sleeping datemate

oh hell.... uhhhh. I'm not sure about mine. I put it in the server but I'm not sure about it.

Street thinks it’s his ability to run for ages and not twist an ankle.

Chris goes for her unnerving accuracy

Erika always shows up when someone needs a hug

Bonnie always has a pen on her no matter what she’s doing or where she’s going

Tan thinks that it’s his lie detector skills

Rocker isn’t sure what his is, but the others will tell you that it’s his instincts