How do you think the two of them would act when they're in loveeeeeee? <3
I rewatched lots of Ariel, Jasmine, Eric, and Aladdin clips to help me write this, since I think Rielle and Mina would have traits of both princesses and princes ^^ It made me really appreciate how much emotion the Disney animators were able to convey in just the charactersā faces.
Curiouser and Curiouserā¦
ā¦ is the type to fall fast and fall hard. In a perpetual state of limerence.
He's terrible at hiding it. His expressions always give him away--those longing gazes that linger like the smell of the sea on the beach, snuck glances even when he knows his crush is looking. Always looks at his crush like theyāre the most valuable treasure in the entire world.
Itās not even limited to The Looks he gives. Thereās so many other telltale signs: sighing and giggling randomly, daydreaming, wandering with no destination in mind, rambling about nothing in particular, spacing out mid-conversation, etc.
Big believer in "love at first sight" and gushes to his friends about it. Gets defensive when Minajael someone else tells him, "Slow down. You can't marry someone you just met. You barely even know them." (Rielleās response: āYou can if itās true love!!ā)
ā¦ He speaks to statues and busts as though they were his crush. Like heāll flutter his lashes, lean on the statues/busts, and swoon š āWhat? Run away with youā¦ B-But itās soā¦ sudden!!ā No one knows if this is meant to be practice for the real thing or if itās just Rielleās imagination getting away from him.
He picks flower petals and plays the āloves meā, āloves me notā game! Sometimes he doesnāt do the game at all, he just dances around and smells the flowers, or plucks them and tucks them behind his (very confused) classmatesā ears.
When Rielle talks to his crush, he tends to play with his hair or clothes. (He just canāt stop fidgeting! His nerves get the better of him.)
Heās the type of guy to share everything with the people he likes, crush included. Here, have a bite of his food! Check out this new trinket he found! How about a ride on a horse-drawn carriage (Rielle will guide the horses :) Does he have experience? No, but itāll be fun riding together, right?)?
Has a tendency to trail after the object of his affections like how a loyal pup might follow its owner around. He also actively drags his crush into activities with him, similar to how a big, excitable dog might tug someone along by the leash. Rielle wants to spend as much time with them as possible!!
Whenever he hangs out with them, local businesses frequently mistake the two for a couple. Rielle gets all bashful about it and asks if they really do look like a couple. Acts very overtly happy if he is affirmed.
He's touchy. Hugging and hand grabs are the norm for him, partly because he wants to be close with his crush and partly because he just goes by what feels "right" to him, social expectations aside. Gives greeting kisses on the cheeks too, a greeting from back home.
He tries to impress his crush with knowledge on cutlery and random everyday human items. (Rielle does not realize this would only impress a merperson with zero background on the world above.) Fixates on the concept of indirect kissesāthose shared when people press their lips to the same eating utensils or cups.
If his crush makes a remark commenting on his cuteness or immaturity, Rielle pouts and insists that heās SUPER grown-up! (He worries that they donāt see him as being mature enough to be in a romantic relationship.)
He likes to sing for his crush! Itās a chance for Rielle to share a part of merfolk cultureāand himselfāwith them. The lullaby from his mother to lullaby him to sleep, the mermaid princessās love song to her human princeā¦ Thereās many important pieces to impart!
Rielleās reckless when it comes to love. He dashes in headfirst, regardless of the danger. If youāre sinking in a storm, Rielleās the lifesaver thatāll bring you to shore and breathe life back into you.
Calls his dad on the phone to tell him about his newfound love (to which his dad disapproves). Youāre pretty sure you overheard their argument at some point. āPapa, I LOVE them!ā / āNot when youāre living under MY sea, mister! Youāll obey MY rules.ā / āWell, Iām living on land now, and Iām a grown guppy that can make his own decisions!ā
Rielle came close to kissing them once. Theyād taken a little rowboat out to a lagoon listening to the sounds of nature and watching the fish and fireflies. With such a romantic setting, the two almost leaned in for a kissāonly for the boat to capsize last minute, soaking them! Rielle thankfully took it in stride and helped his crush up, letting them rely on him to get them safely back to shore and dried off.
ā¦ is initially cautious and guarded, but lets his walls down up over time. In spite of how nonchalant he usually is, love is something Mina takes seriously!!
He's used to people chasing him for his hand and employing all kinds of crazy tactics to try and trick him into reciprocating their advances. The first time he catches feelings, he's suspicious and doubts its authenticity. What if it's another trap or trick? He has to make certain this is "real" before he seriously pursues it.
Unlike Rielle, Mina has restraint and takes time to adjust and step into his newfound crush. He pays close attention to the object of his affections from a distance, judging their morals and characterāare they a good match with his? The last thing heād want to do is rush into things and end up wasting everyoneās time.
Mina tests his crush in subtle ways. For example, asking a difficult question and seeing if they answer honestly (even if the answer isnāt glamorous) or tell a convenient lie. How do they react to his prodding and teasing? What about a slight brush of the hand? He wants to see how they react.
When he finally, finally lets his heart decide for him, it may as well be a freefall. Itās so liberating to fully embrace those feelings, to act on them. He feels like heās soaring, toppling, and freewheeling through the sky.
Loves nothing more than putting on his commonerās cosplay a casual outfit and justā¦ hanging out, doing whatever it is that regular folks doāhaving those authentic moments with his crush. Window shopping, gaming at the arcade, eating at this WcDonaldās place, whatever.
If theyāre ever hesitant to go with him? āDonāt be,ā he coaxes them with a wink, his hand extended. āDo you trust me? Then come on, show me a whole new world.ā
Heās a teaser and flirter. Itās a thrill to be the one pursuing (rather than the one pursued) for once, and Minaās particularly dangerous because heās entirely aware of how strong his face card is + knows how to use his charm to its fullest.
He becomes increasingly bold as he familiarizes himself with his feelings and his crushās comfort limits. His head laid on their shoulder, an arm wrapped around their waist, lowering his mouth to their ear to propose an escape to get up to some trouble.
Shows his crush pictures of his tiger back home, in that same way that a guy might show his dog to score brownie points. Who doesnāt love a guy thatās good with animals?
Although Mina comes off as cool and collected, he gets embarrassed talking about his crush with his friends. They tend to be giggly and nosy about it (āWhatāre they like? Tell me, tell me!ā Rille pleads), and Mina finds that itās difficult for him to formulate words. For a genius like him, being tongue-tied is a strange sensationābut he doesnāt dislike it. In fact, he loves the challenge it presents, how he has to find a way to overcome it and say what is really on his mind.
Doesnāt try to wow his crush with money. He goes for simple little things, genuine tokens of his affection. For example, an apple or a flower picked fresh from the tree! Mina thinks thereās more heart to these kinds of things than extravagant displays of wealth.
Heās not usually stern, but he absolutely can be if he senses that his crush is in danger. In these rare moments, Mina stands his ground, adopts a fierce look, and doles out commands a firm voice usually reserved for a future ruler issuing serious commands. āRelease themāby order of the crown prince of the Scalding Sands.ā
Of course, heās gone on a nighttime magic carpet ride with his crush. Mina came to them on his magic carpet (no biggie for him) and invited them. Then off they went, zooming all over Sageās Island, skimming the surfaces of water, hugging clouds, and being among the moon and the stars.
The magic carpet ride ends with him returning them home. He lingers, as do they, gazing at each otherāuntil the magic carpet takes the initiative and makes them kiss! Mina apologizes for it after the fact, but also bravely admits that he doesnāt regret taking that leap of faith.
