#tuggcetera

JAHSKDJDH okay it’s really mostly bare bones, but as I was answering this I came up with more so. Cracks knuckles.

Context here is that my usual backstory for them is Jellylorum is Etcetera’s mom and they, along with Gus (who’s not related to them, Jellylorum befriended him while pregnant with Etcetera) were strays before joining the Jellicles when Cettie was very young. She’s older in this au, about her usual age (just a bit younger than Victoria in my hc). And obv it’s crack so Jelly’s very ooc lol

So the au: they’re strays and Jelly needs money for drugs (catnip) so she sells Etcetera. She’s obviously unhappy about this, but then her new owner arrives and GASP it’s Tugger and he’s soooo hot but surprise he’s part of the CAT MAFIA (Macavity’s gang). But over time it turns out he has a heart of gold and he falls in love with her etc etc

Saw @statisticalcats do it, so I wanted to do it too fjdjgndkfbebgksc

I do have some headcanons, but they're woven into just like. Why I like the ship, so excuse me my ramble lifusadlihf

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Who is the most affectionate?

hmmmm...starting with a hard one 😂😂 I think...Etcetera gets in her own head about making the move for affection, so, in practice, it's Tugger.

Who initiates the handholding?

Ok so I know I just said Etcetera is the one who gets in her own head more BUT that's not with handholding it's with like. Hugs and kisses and nuzzles and things. With handholding it's absolutely Etcetera.

Who worries more for the other?

Uhhhh Tugger. He worries abt Cettie like. Safety-wise, bc trained or otherwise she is tiny and protectoring is dangerous, but also my repeated thing about Cettie getting into her own head? He worries about that too. Also I think even with Etcetera's view and understanding of Tugger maturing with time, she still has him on a little bit of a pedestal, so like. She doesn't feel like there's a reason to worry for Tugger.

Who is more likely to ask for help?

I promise I'm not trying to just answer in alternating order but Etcetera ailsdufhaisdf She's a Protector, and she takes that seriously and wants to do her job well. Doing that job well means accepting when she needs help.

Who is the one always losing the keys?

Both of them. All the time. They have to start wearing their keys on collar rings if they want to get back inside after a long day's work.

Who leaves little love notes for the other?

Etcetera will write little notes in her down time to have something to do. She will then scatter them like Easter eggs

Who can’t sleep unless the other is there?

Etcetera! She will get up, out of bed, and back in repeatedly for hours without Tugger effectively holding her in place with his arm.

Who is more likely to propose to the other?

mmm....Tugger would be most likely to do it bc 1.) see the reason about him being more affectionate, and 2.) This is already working with the thought that cats would value marriage and its symbols so i will go out on a limb and say Tugger proposing to Etcetera would mean so much to her like come on this would 100% be one of those dreams-come-true that you always thought would just be a fantasy.

Who introduced the other to their family first?

I think Introducing to the family would, again, be something more for Etcetera, so, Etcetera! It was definitely just a formality though; I don't think you could miss these two being together 😂

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

mmboth, but, Etcetera does it more often

Who makes sure the other has meals/stays hydrated?

Tuggerrr

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

Yes 🥰

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

Etcetera tries. Goodness she tries, but she almost always ends up giving it away.

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

Tugger; it usually coincides with having Etcetera also pinky promise to eat and stay hydrated

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