Berina
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I R I N Ax &x B E O W U L F
"I have been made to protect you. Only in death will I be kept from this oath.
It was the vow of the Drüskelle to Fjerda. And now it was his promise to her."
– Leigh Bardugo
Hard, gripping. Fists in clothes, shoving each other against walls. Fingers digging into hips. But the kisses always melt away from that. They turn into brushes of lips between shaking breaths, until they're out of energy and are left just standing there, holding each other, fingers carding through hair.
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L O G I S T I C I A N
Logisticians are dependable through and through, and this trait is clearly expressed when it comes to their romantic relationships. Often representing the epitome of family values, people with the Logistician personality type are comfortable with, and often even encourage traditional household and gender roles, and look to a family structure guided by clear expectations and honesty. While their reserved nature often makes dating Logisticians challenging, they are truly dedicated partners, willing to devote tremendous thought and energy to ensure stable and mutually satisfying relationships.
Logisticians approach relationships, as with most things, from a rational perspective, looking for compatibility and the mutual satisfaction of daily and long-term needs. This isn not a process that Logisticians take lightly, and once commitments are established, they stick to their promises to the very end. Logisticians establish foundations, fulfill their responsibilities, and keep their relationships functional and stable.
While this may not translate into particularly exotic intimate lives, Logisticians are dependable lovers who want very much for their partners to remain satisfied. It takes patience on the part of more adventurous partners, but if different activities can be demonstrated as equally or more enjoyable than those already within Logisticians' comfort zones, they are perfectly capable of trying something new.
However, emotional satisfaction can be another matter. While Logisticians are able to provide surprisingly good emotional support, this only happens when they realize that it is necessary, and there is the rub. Logisticians are not naturally receptive to others' emotions, not unless they are stated clearly, and a partner usually only says "I'm angry" when it is too late to address the initial grievance.
People with the Logistician personality type can get so caught up in the belief in their correctness, in 'winning' arguments they thought were about facts, that they do not realize their partner may have viewed things from a perspective of consideration and sensitivity. Especially with more sensitive partners, this can be a huge challenge for the relationship. Ultimately though, Logisticians' senses of responsibility and dedication set the tone, and they spare no effort in noting to this distinction moving forward, the consequences having been demonstrated as real.
While Logisticians' staid approach may seem boring to some, there is an undeniable attractiveness to it, though felt perhaps more by respect and admiration than emotional passion. Logisticians' shells hide a strong and quiet determination and reliability, rare among other personality types, which can benefit even the flightiest personalities, allowing them to stay connected to the real world while still exploring new territory. Partners who share the observamt trait are the best fit for Logistician personalities, with one or two opposing traits to create balance and to expand Logisticians' sometimes overly isolated world, such as partners with extroverted or prospecting traits.
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OTP PROMPTS
"He would die at her hands. He knew it, with sudden lightening clarity.
The man he had struggled so hard to become, the all-powerful [Beowulf Lothar], would be destroyed by a woman's heart."
– Anne Stuart
M O S T
L I K E L Yx T O . . .
Always be happy ⟡ Out of the two, Irina is more prone to express her optimism in words or actions, but as they're both trained soldiers and see grim things on a regular basis, 'always' is a stretch.
Forget something important ⟡ They each keep what is most important to them close by at all times, and will manage without anything else they might forget.
Fall whilst walking ⟡ Again; neither. Drüskelle and Grisha-training alike involves a certain amount of battle stances and choreography.
Be the most popular person in school ⟡ They would be popular for differens reasons; Beowulf because of his skill and unwavering pride, and Irina because of her charms and charisma.
Take care of the other person while sick ⟡ Beowulf is more likely to take care of Irina; tug her in tight and feed her soup, potentially even reading her old Fjerdan nursery rhymes to make her feel better.
Get annoyed over minor things ⟡ Beowulf, although they are both rather verbal about it when they're annoyed about something (or the other person).
Be impatient ⟡ Irina has the strongest desire for things to happen at a certain pace, whereas Beowulf, much to her annoyance, can be patience itself when he puts his mind to it.
Complain about things ⟡ Irina, although she hardly ever means anything by it.
Be sweet ⟡ They can both be sweet in their own time and way, but usually shown in small actions of kindness, a helping hand or an understanding glance exchanged between them.
Be the healthiest ⟡ Due to their shared occupation and frequent exercise, they both have a healthy appetite for sweet and savoury foods alike. Health is certainly not an issue for either of them.
Excel at school ⟡ Until recently Beowulf has always been a prime student, excelling at almost everything he attempted to learn during his Drüskelle-training.
Be a good cook ⟡ Cooking isn't a priority for either of them. They both value a hearty meal, but they would rather skip the preparation, cooking and cleaning up.
Fall alseep during a party ⟡ Neither, although for completely different reasons: Beowulf would be too alert to sleep, not enjoying himself in the slightest, and Irina would be up all night as the center of attention.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
"[Djel]. How did it happen that in less than a week one small, stubborn redhead had managed to scrape away his insulating calluses, set his lifeblood flowing again, and force him to feel something other than numb?"
– Cindy Gerard
⎨FIRST MEETING⎬
X.
⎨FIRST KISS⎬
X.
⎨FAVOURITE PARTNER TRAIT(S)⎬
X.
⎨ENDEARMENTS⎬
X.
⎨FAVOURITE MEMORY⎬
X.⎨PREVIOUS LOVERS⎬
X.
⎨FIGHTS⎬
X.
⎨JEALOUSY⎬
X.
⎨WEDDING⎬
X.
⎨THE FUTURE⎬
X.
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LOVE LANGUAGE
"He had moved closer to the fire and was turning his laced sleeves back when he saw her. Her red hair was a blaze across the white ermine lap throw in which she was wrapped. She was sound asleep, lying on the settee, and he could see the pinched white misery of her face, the paleness of her lips, the faint spattering of freckles against her skin. He wondered if he could redden those lips."
– Anne Stuart
P H Y S I C A Lx T O U C H
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For those, whose love language is that of the physical touch, they yearn for the intimacy that comes along with having a parnter close by at all times. They find comfort in the physical connection, shared body heat and skin meeting skin, whether that be sexual or something more platonic. Holding hands, rubbing each other's backs, falling asleep with arms and legs intertwined or caressing each other lightly is just as beneficial to the relationship as a sexual act, although they are likely at their happiest when they melt together and become one with their significant other. To this person, a kiss on the forehead means a thousand times more than any declaration of love, and they themselves usually communicate their affection in the same, physical manner. They connect most deeply with their partner, when they are physically entangled, and they find both joy, excitement and beauty in knowing each other's erogenous zones and vulnerabilities without ever having to utter a word.
So leave your expensive gifts and grand gestures at home when it comes to charming this person, because a physical entanglement is all it takes. As long as it is given and received at the right time and place with good, honest intentions behind it.
"And there was nothing left between them but love, neither pure nor simple, but love it was."
– Anne Stuart
K I S Sx M E
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How to Communicate ⪧ Non-verbal, use of physical closeness
and touch to emphasize love; be it either intimate or non-intimate.
Actions to take ⪧ Eye contact, hugs, kisses, hand-holding, cuddling, skin-to-skin touching, show physical love regularly, make intimacy a thoughtful priority.
Things to avoid ⪧ Physical neglect, long stints without intimacy,
receiving affection coldly.
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OTP PROMPTS
"He'd drawn her as close as propriety allowed; her green skirts swished against his boots. She was all woman, soft and curvaceous, mere inches away; he grew harder simply at the thought. The breeze, wafting past, lifted her perfume to his face- honeysuckle, roses, and that indefinable scent that evoked every hunter's instinct he possessed"
– Stephanie Laurens
M O S Tx L I K E L Y
T O . . .
Cry in public ⟡ Both of them are much too tough for such things. Crying is done in private, or, preferably, not at all.
Forget birthdays ⟡ Birthdays have no matter to either of them. They simply distinguish between children, adults and elderly people and barely remember the day of their own birth.
Get drunk ⟡ Beowulf has found comfort in Kvas since his recent fall from grace, and is quite frequently seen emptying several bottles on his own.
Be a flirt ⟡ Irina is a known provocateur and acts on every chance to get her way via her charms, whilst Beowulf watches with a mixture of disgust and jealousy spread across his facial features.
Talk to animals ⟡ Technically there is no need for Beowulf to talk to his she-wolf, Saga, but he has been known to do so, and quite regularly too. He finds comfort in it, even, or maybe especially, because he never receives any judgement or snyde comments in return.
Do something extreme ⟡ Irina would do it for the rush, whereas Beowulf would do it for honor or out of duty. Both without hesitation.
Have the most piercings ⟡ If countless scars and stabwounds count as macabre piercings, Beowulf takes the prize on this one. He is nothing if not marked by the countless battles he has taken part in.
Give all their money to charity ⟡ Neither of them barely owes anything as it is. Their needs are taken care of, but there isn't much left to spare, no matter the charity cause.
Hold their breath the longest ⟡ During his training days, Beowulf spent a good deal og time swimming laps in the frozen Isenvee, so he can surely hold his breath the longest.
Be hungry 24/7 ⟡ Beowulf has the healthiest appetite of the two, but whilst he can likely eat at all times, he can also fast for days without complaints.
Buy the other one an extravagant gift ⟡ As mentioned before, money is not a concern for either of them (as they simply don't have any). Beowoulf, however, would be prone to gift Irina something of sentimental value to him, an heirloom or something home made, to show his affections.
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COMPATABILITY
"For one thing, she was quite astonishingly beautiful. Not at all in the common style, she was possessed of a thick mane of impossibly flame-colored hair, a tall, lush body of dangerous voluptuousness, and the warm, [chartreuse]-colored eyes of a complete innocent. That red hair called to him, a siren lure, but he assumed it was only nostalgia and misplaced sentiment. Not that he'd ever been known to possess those two qualities."
– Anne Stuart
T H Ex T A U R E A N S
When two Taureans come together in a love affair, it is a very sensuous and stable relationship - which pleases both of them to no end.
Those are two of the things a Taurus prizes most in a relationship (along with fidelity, sharing good food and other comforts). When two people both of this sign get together, it can be the love connection of a lifetime. They will spoil one another to both their hearts' content: The Taurus can respect their sweetheart's desire for life's little luxuries, because they have that need themselves. Both partners are charming, graceful and dignified. They can be quite stubborn and opinionated, not to mention jealous and possessive. All Tauruses have to learn to agree to disagree, and especially two Tauruses together; they need to recognize that their relationship is too good to jeopardize with minor arguments.
"'You're right about something else,' he said, his voice ragged. 'I'm scared to death of you. Because I want you, when common sense and a lifetime of experience tells me I should kill you. I want you, and if I give up then you'll own me, and I'll have nothing left to fight with.'"
– Anne Stuart
Taureans are blessed with strong willpower and commitment. They love the wooing process of courting, so the beginning, building stages of their relationship may stretch out deliciously. Taureans rarely rush into a relationship, but once they are committed, it is set in stone - maybe even for life. When two Taureans get together, both provide and expect total devotion. Because of this devotion, a Taurus-Taurus pair may be more possessive of each other than most. Nothing upsets these lovers more than infidelity, but - luckily - because both partners are so dedicated to each other and the relationship and because Taureans tend to be very reliable, cheating is a rarity.
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"He took her into his arms again, using all his strength to be gentle,
and let his lips touch hers so lightly he could hardly feel it."
– Morgan Llywelyn
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