I know things can get confusing but I'm here to help. This is 4/8 pairs now introduced (Judas & Lucas doesn't count as one). I'll update this whenever I reveal new lore! TBA (to be added) indicates the spots where you can expect more stuff.This verse is created with my bestie, check Credits for details! But if a character has markings, they're most likely designed by them.
SOO & BLAKE
(Soo on the left, Blake on the right)TIMELINE:
Childhood friends
Soo cut ties to Blake when they were teens
Reconnected at college
Dating now as adults
PEOPLE THEY KNOW:
Venti - Soo's friend (as much as someone can be Soo's friend..)
First - Blakes friend
Lucas - Blakes friend from college
Hayden - Soo's work acquaintance
(TBA!)
Their world revolves around the other. Completely impenetrable bond. Both grew up twisted because they met the other. Now they are codependent, obsessive. Control & giving up control. Extremely enthusiastic consent.
VENTI & FIRST
(First on the left, Venti on the right)
TIMELINE:
Both very unhappy with their life before meeting the other
Chance meeting, Venti takes First in
Casual, unattached fun at the start, First falls in love
Thinks its one sided, gets hurt by the casual affection
Struggling with this, First gets a crush on Blake. Wants to be loved like Blake.
Now finally dating
PEOPLE THEY KNOW:
Soo - Venti's friend, maybe?
Blake - Firsts crush, then friend
(TBA!)
Angst and pining ending in happy mutual love. Sweet pair. Opposites attract: Insecure & confident. Calm & feisty. Repressed & open. Traits compliment each other. Both think meeting the other was the best thing to ever happen to them.
JUDAS & LUCAS
(Judas on the left, Lucas on the right)
TIMELINE:
After a difficult breakup with his girlfriend, Lucas meets Judas
Vulnerable, easy to reel in. Judas seems very sweet
Torment quickly begins. Lucas' sense of self disappears. His self worth disappears
A plaything for Judas. Dangles the love Lucas so wants, just out of reach
(TBA!)
PEOPLE THEY KNOW:
Blake - Lucas' friend from college
Hayden - Lucas'... acquaintance?
(TBA!)
Completely one sided love. Constant mental abuse. Coersion, demasculinization. Lucas totally crushed by what he goes through, does not know how to get out. Meets Hayden while stuck in this situation.
HAYDEN & LUCAS
(Lucas on the left, Hayden on the right)
TIMELINE:
(TBA!)
PEOPLE THEY KNOW:
Blake - Lucas' friend from college
Kieran - Hayden's younger brother
Soo - Hayden's work acquaintance
Judas - Piece of shit
Learning slowly to trust & love again. Dating someone safe after trauma. Healing. Becoming yourself again. Hayden wants to take care of Lucas. Unconditional love. Sugar daddy WHO SAID THAT.
ROIL & KIERAN
(Roil on the left, Kieran on the right)(Art by Carnaroe!) TIMELINE:
(TBA!)
PEOPLE THEY KNOW:
Hayden - Kieran's big brother
First - Kieran's online buddy & best friend. Roil hates him.
Monster & human. Incubus & virgin. Immature love. Territorial, feral love. Two petty, selfish, jealous people. Clumsy, greedy love.