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Alexes as a group seem disinclined to be gay or bi (asexual is not impossible); I think I could produce a bisexual Soph pretty easily but they wouldn't be too enthused about a Zev.

Aestrix wrote:I think a Zev would find a Soph very fun, but the Soph would not think the Zev is date-able. Zevs are a bit more ambivalent about an Alex, they understand trusting your twin like an Alex does, but they chafe a bit at how the Alex can be treated like an extension of the Bell.

Zevs are pretty much fine with trying to date anyone, as long as they have no reason to dislike someone entirely. If you're curious.

Alicorn wrote:Alexes as a group seem disinclined to be gay or bi (asexual is not impossible); I think I could produce a bisexual Soph pretty easily but they wouldn't be too enthused about a Zev.

Huh, I was thinking (and I know it does involve several gendered stereotypes) that a Male Zev and Male Alex would be relatively likely to hook up for a couple of dates and be friends like no big deal.

Now that you mentioned, Alexes come off as the Swan-sibling with least libido. Bells aren't exactly "low" libido, it is just sort of... "in control". Soph... well, she did watch her Tony and Ripper make out...

Why Sophs aren't "enthused" about Zevs?

Also, related, but what would the average-Adarin think of the average-Alex or average-Soph?

Alexes (when they get older, or in cultures where it's socially acceptable younger) are not necessarily averse to casual sex, but again will tend not to be attracted to their own gender. They are indeed kind of low-libido, though the ones you've seen so far aren't enough so to make it onto the ace spectrum, and they are informing me that they don't want to come in aromantic even if ace ones turn up, and they're very susceptible to cultural pressure to pair off and/or get action which (not being Bells) they could easily mistake for an innate impulse towards such things. Sophs aren't really high-libido so much as curious, compersion-y, and affectionate. A Soph could be happy in a sexless relationship as long as they got lots of kisses and snuggles, though it wouldn't be the kind of relationship they'd design from scratch. (A Bell who was Bell-standard in sex drive could not do that. Non-ace Bells are pretty high-strung once they have somebody around they are interested in boinking.)

Sophs like cozy happy gooey lovey silly playful stuff in their relationships, and Zevs are a little too rough around the edges to suit - like, even if a Zev could play the part, the fact that it would have to be stated outright instead of naturally dropping out of the Zev's personality would hurt. I haven't actually thought of any Soph pairings I like nearly as much as Soph/Tony.

Average-Adarin is ambivalent about the average-Alex - he finds them funny and interesting, likes having useful people around, and will generally be completely fine with their existence. They may or may not be inclined to try the dating thing depending heavily on circumstances, but if a Bell is present the Adarin will end up flinging himself at her. Adarin style, with lots of awkwardness.

He isn't quite playful enough to be a good fit with a Soph in most circumstances (a female Adarin, specifically one that has had a reasonably happy life, might be able to manage it, as female Adarins act noticeably more cheery.) but generally likes the Soph as a person. They would be good 'Adarin is freaking out and needs a distraction from aforementioned freaking out' friends.

Aestrix wrote:Average-Adarin is ambivalent about the average-Alex - he finds them funny and interesting, likes having useful people around, and will generally be completely fine with their existence. They may or may not be inclined to try the dating thing depending heavily on circumstances, but if a Bell is present the Adarin will end up flinging himself at her. Adarin style, with lots of awkwardness.

He isn't quite playful enough to be a good fit with a Soph in most circumstances (a female Adarin, specifically one that has had a reasonably happy life, might be able to manage it, as female Adarins act noticeably more cheery.) but generally likes the Soph as a person. They would be good 'Adarin is freaking out and needs a distraction from aforementioned freaking out' friends.

Oh, I meant friendship-wise not romatically or sexually.

What Vernon thinks of the swan templates in general?

Veron thinks they're all good kids in general, but more specifically: Bells remind him of Adarins and he ships them together, Alexes he thinks of as pretty good, if a bit susceptible to outside influences. Sophs he finds cute and cheerful, and would get vaguely protective of if the Soph were threatened.

Aestrix wrote:Veron thinks they're all good kids in general, but more specifically: Bells remind him of Adarins and he ships them together, Alexes he thinks of as pretty good, if a bit susceptible to outside influences. Sophs he finds cute and cheerful, and would get vaguely protective of if the Soph were threatened.

D'aaaawwwww

What Veron thinks about Renée and Charlie?

(Sorry, forgot there was a question here, again!)

Veron thinks Charlie is a pretty good guy and he's pretty certain they get each other. Dad bonding, and all.

He hasn't met Renée in any sort of threaded capacity, so I have no idea yet. My best guess: he will find her cute but irresponsible and he will not mention to a soul that he is vaguely reminded of Aliya/Allison when she was at her best. Also known as: girl he had a crush on, also Adarin and Zev's mother.

Aestrix wrote:(Sorry, forgot there was a question here, again!)

Veron thinks Charlie is a pretty good guy and he's pretty certain they get each other. Dad bonding, and all.

He hasn't met Renée in any sort of threaded capacity, so I have no idea yet. My best guess: he will find her cute but irresponsible and he will not mention to a soul that he is vaguely reminded of Aliya/Allison when she was at her best. Also known as: girl he had a crush on, also Adarin and Zev's mother.

I like the term "Dad bonding" for some reason.

In Gemini Vernon is living with the Swans in Forks.

Also sort of crossover question, if Adarin and Zev were Pantheon-gods how would they be like? I have no idea about Adarin's terrain type, I guess that Zev would be forest?

Okay, now that I am slightly less buried under homework so I can answer questions:

Vernon in Gemini hasn't had much chance to interact with Renée on screen, so it hasn't factored into how I feel about their relationship.

Basic terrains aren't really based on their god's personalities, but going with what I would give them anyway...

Zev would get a very foresty domain - I foresee a pretty rainforest that kills people. Her acolytes get something very helpful to fighting, either being less easy to break, a self-regeneration power, or something involving control over plants. She'd get into lots of fights with other gods, but make it out all right because she's pretty giving to her followers and brutal to those that aren't.

Adarin, I see as a mountain domain. A very - quiet mountain domain. He wouldn't be buried in followers, because large scale recruitment is really not his style, but the ones he had would be very nice people and the domain would be a very nice, quiet place to live. His acolytes would have something incredibly useful, but not very good for combat purposes - eidetic memory seems to be the only applicable thing coming to mind right now.