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anon · 1mo

which pair of your characters needs eachother the most? can't live without the other even for one day type deal.

i think this is more a question about dependance. i wont entertain something like sophie not having mason, or princess not having ruben, so the easier question would be: who could function the best while alone. percy, probably, was already as content as he could manage by himself. he basically gave up on friendships and unique connections and only stays within work and (a very cold and distant) family-related contact. he's seen as a black sheep by his family for going out and getting a whole place for himself without a wife and kids, but with nothing but getting to know and help his clients interesting him, (he is thoroughly uninterested in himself) he isn't bothered by it, until the new added context of sailor existing, and then immediately being his. someone like april on the other hand, has a hard time going a few hours without being with her daddy. she struggles with quiet time, and is very demanding of attention. she doesnt much take care of herself, and would much prefer to nap or play indefinitely to distract herself if left to her own devices. she CAN still enjoy this, especially if she plays with her own imagination and fantasizes, colors, etc... she would just have to get really into something to cope, but everything is better with daddy or ollie there. i think mason would also have a really hard time without sophie, but he actually is alone a lot by himself but usually in a very curled-in thoughtless way. being alone feels like masons "default", and being around sophie feels more like an invigorating privilege. i also think that sailor is very strong and capable, but to a degree. its more of what she has to sacrifice to be strong and capable. when percy met her for example, she was beat the hell up! but was nonchalantly owning it. a lot of that "strength" though can transform when she is actually given what she needs to live, and isnt functioning off of pure adrenaline or spite. i dont think sailor should have to be strong or independent. pet the cat. love cat. tell cat what to do
darcy-- "Ruben was ridiculously independant and it was obnoxious. This dude won't ask for help from anyone. He would rather (during the course of him and his ex-wifes relationship together) go outside and do literally nothing for 8 hours on a rock than confront emotional issues. He will do everything by himself, and he enjoys it. Que in then- suddenly little girl demands all of your attention and also will make your back pain worse HAHAHA. He had to get over that quick. Sophie is very comfortable being alone, HOWEVER once she's had enough alone time then she's just. "sniffles MASOOONNNNN wahhhh". she likes either being around her 24/7 forever as much as possible or if she's alone she has to be completely alone. She doesn't like vague information and ambiguity. Olivia is like Ruben and does love being alone, but being alone is more like the act of prayer for her, and she finds it more comfortable and fulfilling being around others.
basically:
Percy
Ruben
Olivia
Mason
Sailor
Sophie
April"

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