Of course you are 😉 (and after writing this, damn if I’m not in an angst mood too)
From this shipping ask meme.
Warning: once again, I don’t know how to stop talking.
“How do they handle disasters or emergencies? Minor injuries? Sickness?”
I’m going to start with sickness and work my way up to disasters and emergencies hehe.
So, if one of them gets sick (nothing serious, just feverish or what have you), you can be sure the other will not leave their side for DAYS (even if the illness doesn’t last days). If Edge gets sick, Rus tends to get a little overly cuddly (which often results in both of them being sick at the same time). He brings Edge thousands of blankets and wraps him up tight, then snuggles up with him until he falls asleep (whether Edge likes it or not).
When Rus gets sick, Edge sort of freaks out, regardless of how serious it is. He shops for every sort of medicine he can find to help Rus get better, he makes gallons of chicken soup and lemongrass tea, and he probably ends up spending far too much time on his feet, rushing around, instead of actually sitting with Rus and comforting him (not that Rus minds so much. He finds Edge’s devotion a little endearing (and amusing)). At the end of the day, Edge probably exhausts himself to the point where he’s forced to snuggle up with Rus (much to Rus’ delight).
If Edge gets a minor injury, Rus might question him about it, but it isn’t uncommon for Edge to pick up a few bumps and bruises on a daily basis, given his job and lifestyle.
But if Rus gets a minor injury, Edge will interrogate him for HOURS if he has to until he finds out “WHO IS RESPONSIBLE”. 99% of the time though, it’s just because Rus was clumsy or something silly, but given his low HP, Edge will go above and beyond to make sure the injury is tended to. Needless to say, he’s a little overprotective.
When it comes to disasters and emergencies (e.g. the house is alight, one of them is being rushed to hospital, etc.) Edge is the panicky one, and Rus is the calm slightly less panicky one.
While one might think Edge would be calm (having grown accustomed to disasters and whatnot throughout his life), he actually finds it more difficult to keep a level head when it comes to Rus. Especially deep into their relationship, Edge is VERY emotionally vulnerable. Rus is the first person he’s truly opened himself up to, and losing him would probably destroy Edge.
While Rus is a little more restrained than Edge is when it comes to disasters, he does also have a very protective streak. He mostly trusts Edge to take care of himself, but he also knows how reckless his idiot boyfriend can be. So depending on the situation, he might panic a little more if there is room for Edge to act the hero (because he knows Edge will do it).
“Any special dreams or goals they have as a couple? Any heartbreaks? Regrets?”
Okay, so I’m not normally big on headcanons involving children and the like, but you asked for angst, and this was just too good to pass up.
So. Special dreams.
When they reach the Surface, Edge quickly becomes comfortable with life. He settles into his new job, perhaps buys an apartment or house with Rus, and soon grows accustomed to feeling safe. And once he’s achieved this sense of security, his mind starts to wander to the possibility of children. Without having to look over his shoulder constantly, he grows very fond of the idea of having a little babybones or two running around the house.
Unfortunately, Rus just doesn’t share this dream. Children have never been on his agenda, and he simply has no desire to procreate (or even adopt, for that matter). It would take a lot to get him to admit to it, but Rus just doesn’t think he’s fit to be a parent. He was never very good at looking after his brother growing up (or at least, he doesn’t think he was), and he doesn’t like the idea of passing on his “weak” genes (including, but not limited to, his myriad of mental problems).
Naturally, this leads to tension in Rus and Edge’s relationship. While Edge isn’t completely uncompromising about having children, the idea really appeals to him, and he can’t fathom Rus’ aversion to them. They might even fight to the point that they break up, but no doubt it would only be temporary. Once they’ve been apart for more than a week or two, they would quickly come to the realisation that they hate being apart.
As far as regrets go, I think Rus would eventually cave to the concept of children, but he would never be completely adept at parenting. He would definitely try his very best, but given his lack of HP and general motivation for a lot of things, I think it would take its toll on him. He could never resent Edge for it, but it would certainly put a strain on their relationship.
And as for Edge, I think Rus’ weariness would rub off on him. While he would love his children to his dying breath, Rus’ lack of true devotion to them would really get to Edge. It would sort of be like an empty happiness for him. He would look before him, and see everything he wanted, yet it would feel incomplete. Because at the end of the day, he would know that the decision to have children was sort of taken away from Rus (and he would blame himself for it, regardless of whether it was his fault or not).
I swear, this could have gotten a LOT angstier, but I decided to be merciful (for a change).
(I have some EXTREMELY angsty headcanons when it comes to actual pregnancy with these two, but I’ll probably save those for later when I’m emotionally prepared to write them.)
Bourbon, don’t be an angst enabler. I already enjoy hurting these two a little too much. I may have had too much fun writing this.
But thank you for sending it in! ❤
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