A long time ago, I put together a little document file of questions I compiled from various OTP ask games that I would answer about my selfships during the time to get a better idea of our dynamics, and when I first started dating Yes Man 6 years ago I had started this but never finished it! Found it while going through old hard drives, so I thought it would be nice to go back and complete them all and post them here as a journal entry!
What was their first kiss like?
Well, if it could be called a kiss since. his face is a screen, very shy, sorta hesitant, if only bc he was afraid of bumping me too hard (it was very cute tho 10/10)
Who’s the first one to admit they have feelings for the other?
Internally- Yes Man I'd think- he was smitten pretty early on I think but I don't think quite recognized that's what it was... His code restrictions at the time would have made it even harder to tell for sure. But I was the first to admit vocally between the two of us- if I hadn't, I think Yes Man would have spent forever thinking his feelings were unrequited, and never say anything himself.
Who takes a selfie when the other one falls asleep on their shoulder?
Yes Man doesn't really sleep so it's usually him.... He thinks it's cute and likes fawning over stuff like this..
Which one stays up late? Does the other try to convince them to go to bed?
Oh definitely me, I'm a night owl, and Yes Man definitely politely asks when I plan on sleeping, which if he's worried enough might turn to gentle nudging me towards the bed.
Who becomes a human baby when they become sick and who plays sickness off?
Well since I'm the only one who can get sick it's me... Yes Man is luckily the most attentive bf and doesnt mind coddling me when I'm. like that. It's rare that I get really sick, but when I do it's like hitting a wall. Once I feel better I do something nice for Yes Man too, since I won't ever get a chance to return the favor (for aformentioned reasons) in kind like I normally would.
If they were to go to the beach, who would lounge under the sun, and who would actually swim?
I definitely wanna get in the water, but I don't think yes man really can... however he's glad to follow me at the shoreline and give me neat shells he finds!
In the morning, who’s the early riser, and who pulls the other back to bed for cuddles?
Again, yes man doesn't really.... need to sleep. He might go into some kind of sleep mode in the middle of the night though, if just to pass time. It's very short though, and he's usually up long before I am, so I guess it would make him the morning person. However I do like to convince him to stay close in the mornings while I'm still trying to wake myself up.
Who’s better at comforting the other?
I feel like we're both pretty good with this? Though, it can be a bit hard to know when to comfort him because he's very prone to trying to act like he's fine even if something is bothering him. Usually I can remind him though that I'm here for him and glad to hear out anything that might be causing him trouble.
What’s their favorite activity?
We like playing card games, or really any other games together! Stuff that's more puzzle or strategy based are favorites of his, and we like to try and figure them out together (even if he's usually the one doing most of the figuring out)!
Do they go on dates? what are they like?
I think a lot of our trips we've taken to Hypatia could count as dates... The ones that aren't as strictly business/ research related to our plans for rebuilding newly independent Vegas, at least. We read together, watch a lot of holotapes, it's almost like a little mini-vacation at times for us. Other than that we might go out on the strip for a fun night, or stay in and entertain ourselves in the Lucky 38's penthouse. I think overall our dates are a bit more casual, except for the every now and then special dates we go on that might mean spending time at the ultra-luxe!
How do they cuddle? when and where?
Usually lots of standing hugs- securitrons aren't exactly made to lay down after all! He's strong enough to pick me up so we might do that occasionally as well. We're a teensy bit more reserved in public, usually just sticking close to each other or a bit of hand/ claw holding. At home if I want to lay down with him, the easiest solution is a terminal I've setup that he has access to and can hop into to lay down with me!
When they can’t sleep what do they do?
Usually we keep each other company in some way. If it's something particularly bad making me restless, Yes Man has made tea for me in the past [which is quite the feat with big securitron claws. but he's found a way somehow!]. If he's having trouble settling down for the night, then I'll always talk it out with him if I can. Sometimes we might head for the balcony to get a good view of the strip together and people watch until our minds are off of whatever's keeping us up.
Big spoon/Little spoon?
It's not often we really sleep in a way that allows for any kind of spooning. I suppose when he's in his terminal that's in bed he'd be the little spoon when I inevitably wrap myself around it.
Who is most likely to carry the other?
Yes Man, for sure. While I can technically carry him while he's in a terminal, it just comes a lot easier for him as a very large securitron that can pick me up with relative ease. He quite likes picking me up while going for a hug so it happens a decent amount.
What’s the first thing that changes when they realize they have feelings for the other?
That's a good question, considering I think that we both tried very hard to NOT do anything that might let on to said change of feelings. I do think one of the first things that happens is Yes Man starts actually talking to me and asking me about things not related to our plans for the Hoover Dam and an Independent New Vegas.
Who worries the most?
Yes Man, for sure, and with good reason. I've already gone through plenty of insanity even after getting shot in the head by Benny, from getting lobotomized in Big MT, to the whole nightmare that was being forced to assist in the Sierra Madre heist. I do worry about Yes Man as well, mostly about how he can be prone to bouts of low self esteem and struggling with people pleasing, even after his assertiveness upgrades. With that said, with how he's effectively unable to die, I don't have anything of that nature to worry about like he does with me.
Who initiates kisses?
Usually me, I'd say! I love the way the static of his CRT feels against my face, and it's usually easier for me to initiate! That's not to say that Yes Man doesn't, but it might have taken a few tries to figure out exactly how he could without bumping me TOO hard with his screen, hehe.
Who reaches for the other’s hand first?
I think Yes Man does! It's one of the few things he took any initiative on, even if he was just passing it off as being curious about how human hands are so different from the bulky claws securitrons have...
Who needs more assurance?
I think that would be Yes Man. He gets much better once he's completed his assertiveness upgrade, but there are still times that he struggles with himself, and I always try to be there to talk him through said episodes.