#univergence

They're both stubborn in their own way, but Clarisse even moreso especially when it comes to her scientist work. For once, Universal Man takes off the mask, just to assure her he'll be there.

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Convergence, the high-powered offense canon with low indestructibility and her bf with the highest indestructibility...

Convergence prefers working alone, but when she sees Universal Man against a hoarde of evil robots or something, she'll go ahead and deal with the crowd for him! ;)

Oc x Canon

》 Ship Tropes

Brains x Brawn

Introvert x Introvert

"It's not you, it's me"

"You were a wonderful experience." "You were everything."

Battle Couple

"Because you were nice to me"

Lost Lenore

"Definitely not dating"

Touch-starved x Touch-avoidant

Hurt comfort couple

》 Headcanons

Convergence's real name is Mary-Clarisse Sanchez. Universal Man's real name is Peter Schwartz.

Before they were dating:

Convergence was "interested" first. She was wholly fascinated with Universal Man's powers— so she initiated their acquaintanceship-to-friendship first. Her initial intention was to get him to agree to an experiment. Universal Man was surprised at her forwardness with him.

Universal Man thought she was okay at first; a little blunt but nothing rude. It wasn't until one day she whacked him over the head with a slab of ground that he felt like he was getting to know her better.

An unexpected deep conversation next to a birria stand struck similarities between them. Convergence brought up her family's escape from her home country due to a changing regime. Universal Man related to that— but it wasn't until they were dating that he told her of his family's escape from Austria.

Universal Man fell in love first. Convergence was taken aback by his confession. She accepted weeks later, after ""some reflective decision-making.""

As a couple:

Convergence still preferred working alone unless needed, and Universal Man had just gotten into the Beta Force. They rarely saw each other on official missions, but when they did, they looked out for each other in small ways. Convergence would throw ground his way when he was in a tough situation. Universal Man had no issue throwing himself in front of her if she was caught off-guard.

Convergence does superhero work less than Universal Man, who dedicates his day-to-day to it. Clarisse usually returns to her lab to finish/continue work, then heads home. Peter follows, joining her in bed late at night.

Of course, Clarisse was the first to show him who she was "behind the mask." It took months before Peter let her remove his.

Peter goes on long tangents, talking about his day. Or about how he loves being Universal Man. Or about how he hates being Peter. Or about the new coffee shop that opened down the street.

Clarisse listens. She's on her computer working. She gives a soft "Mhm", but he knows she's listening. She interrupts him when his thoughts tread too far, waking him to the present.

They argue a lot, about things mundane and big. Clarisse didn't come home once and didn't call, so Peter was afraid she was in trouble— or that she left him. Peter knows Clarisse doesn't talk even when something bothers her; one day, she exploded in yelling and accusations. Once, they fought over mixed laundry.

Things got worse after the ban on Supers. Clarisse buried herself in work to get busy. Universal Man had no choice but to become "Peter". Arguments became senseless. Eventually, they broke up.

After the breakup:

Clarisse pretended it was for the better. She worked thrice as hard to not think about it. Peter had broken down almost completely; no identity, and no Mary-Clarisse.

Peter still wanted someone to settle down with, especially with no life as a super anymore. He quickly went back into the dating scene. Clarisse would never pursue a relationship until the present day.

On their birthdays, they still send each other gifts. They don't text, but they write letters. When Clarisse was promoted at work, Peter sent a gift. When Peter moved, Clarisse was at the party for an hour.

Eventually...

When Peter Schwartz went missing, Clarisse knew weeks later. But she was the first to know it was Universal Man that had gone missing. One of the few to know that Universal Man and Peter Schwartz were one and the one.