#skinny sisk ladies and gents

[himbowelsh]

so i lost the ask requesting it, because i'm a *jazzhands* dumbass but here's the Valentine’s Alphabet for Skinny Sisk!

valentines day alphabet  ( no longer accepting )

A   :   AFFECTION.   how does your muse show affection?

Skinny’s there for people, all the time. He’s a support when they need him; his affection is dependable and steady, a hand to help others up or a clap on the back when they need reassurance. He can be physically affectionate, but Skinny’s love language is really just being present  ---  quality time, feeling comfortable around others, and being there for them when they need someone. He’s a great listener, and doesn’t mind serving as a soundingboard for others’ frustrations (even if his advice gets a little sarcastic at times).

B   :   BOUQUET.   does your muse like flowers? which ones are their favourite?

He loves to bring them for first dates; has the audacity to genuinely pick a few flowers from someone’s garden on the way there, and brings a ribbon along in his pocket to tie them together. It’d literally be easier to go out and buy a bouquet. He likes the challenge. Honestly, he’s not much of a flower guy, but finds a certain tranquility in fields of wildflowers and overgrown gardens  ---  he likes the unruly peace of it all.

C   :   CHOCOLATE.   does your muse like chocolate? which one is their favourite?

Oh god, he’s got a weakness. If a friend has chocolate, he’ll bug the hell out of them until they share. He gets cravings, and literally has to go out and track down chocolate, no matter the cost. Skinny’s a chocolate fiend.

D   :   DATE.   what is your muse’s ideal date? where / who with / etc?

He gets really creative about his dates! Skinny dislikes “dinner and a movie” on principle  ---  what’s the point going out at all if they’re just going to be boring? He always “knows a spot”, and those spots are usually impressive. He’s taken dates on rooftop picnics, to amusement parks, to concerts...  while he tries not to spend money he doesn’t have, he’s always willing to put himself out of pocket for a date. He doesn’t have an “ideal date”, really, just something fun.

E   :   EMBRACE.   does your muse like hugs? what are their hugs like?

Alarmingly good at sneak hugs. Like...  better than he should be. Has a talent for scaring the hell out of people by hugging them without warning; no one ever sees him coming. Other than that, he's an incredible hugger. He’s managed to make people stop crying with a single hug; he’s got the warmth and the fortitude, and doesn’t mind lending it to anyone who needs a little extra. Everybody wants to be hugged by Skinny. Everyone needs it at least once in their lives.

F   :   FLIRT.   is your muse good at flirting? how do they flirt?

He’s an excellent flirt, and kind of incorrigible. If someone pretty is in the vicinity, Skinny’s right there, batting his striking eyes and offering to buy them a drink. He’s casually charming and likes to talk himself up to sound impressive; flirting comes naturally to him. He’s got a gift.

G   :   GIFT.   is your muse good at gift - giving or do they struggle to get it right?

He’s a very low-effort gift giver, no matter the person. That said, he’s got a knack for knowing what people want. Webster has yet to run out of notebooks, because Skinny always knows when he needs one  (sure, he picked it up at the convenience store while getting cigarettes, but it still counts); Liebgott got an Applebees free meal voucher, and was thrilled. He might not try hard, but Skinny usually hits the mark.

H   :   HEART.   is your muse quick or slow to give their heart away?

He doesn’t give it away freely, and is very cautious whenever he chooses to. Friendships are so much easier than romantic relationships for Skinny, because he knows where he stands. He’s got lots of friends he loves dearly, but when it comes to falling in love...  he’s not sure he knows how to do that.

I    :   I LOVE YOU.   does your muse find ‘i love you’ easy or hard to say?

Very hard to say. He’d be shocked at himself for thinking it, the first time, and would keep it to himself for a long while; gradually the thought starts recurring, popping up at inopportune moments. When he finally blurts it out, it’ll probably be by accident. His eyes will go wide, mouth hanging open in shock for a moment, before he forces an awkward laugh and tries to move past it. He did not mean to say that, and the last thing he wants is to take his partner off guard.

J   :   JEALOUSY.   does your muse get jealous in a relationship?

Not really. He’s so chill, man  ---  his partner could grab someone else and kiss them in front of him, and Skinny wouldn’t even be offended. He’d just take it as a challenge.

K   :   KISS.   is your muse a good kisser? why / why not?

He’s very confident, and very impressive; Skinny knows he’s got a talent, but still approaches each kiss like he’s got something to prove. He likes to hold his partner by their waist, anchoring them while their mouths find a rhythm against each others; gradually, they’ll settle into something more intense, and Skinny will put his tongue to work. First he teases, then he explores; he’s very in tune with his partner, so he knows immediately when they don’t like something, and pulls another trick out his sleeve. Really likes flavored chapstick.

L   :   LOVE.   who does your muse love?

He’s got a very close relationship to his family, and is very grateful for it; Skinny would do anything for his siblings, and especially his mother. He also cares deeply for his friends, however exhausting they can be at times, and they all hold very significant places in his heart.

M   :   MOONLIGHT.   is morning or night a more romantic setting?

Oddly enough, he’s an afternoon guy. Like, late afternoon, when the sun is just starting to go down and the sky is a bright canvas of oranges and yellows, slowly fading to purple...  something about the ambiance speaks to him, and often gets him in the mood.

N   :   NAUGHTY.   what is your muse like in bed?

Very versatile. He can do it quickly, or take it slow; he’s good at adjusting himself to his partner’s needs, and definitely isn’t picky about location. He loves to be ridden by his partner, his hands around their hips, and has a thing for clothed sex; he loves loud partners. Though usually silent in bed, he can occasionally be made to make some incredible sounds, drawing a blush to his face despite the heat of the moment. He’s not into rough sex; Skinny prefers to be gentle, and is frankly turned off by the idea of hurting his partner. Very willing to let his partner take the reins.

O   :   ODE.   does your muse have a way with words?

Not really. He’s not highly-educated, and has never been a big reader, so Skinny’s plainspoken. He doesn’t flower up his words, but also doesn’t bullshit people. When he says something, he means it.

P   :   PARTNER.   what does your muse look for in a partner? looks / personality?

Skinny’s not on the market for a serious relationship  (if it happens, it happens, but he tends to go into relationships looking for casual flings). He wants someone he can have fun with. Someone with a good sense of humor, a bit of an adventurous side, who’s flexible (in more ways than one). He’d do best with a grounding influence, someone he can depend on; he needs a listener, who gives good advice, because he doesn’t realize how often he could use it. He doesn’t care what sort of animals they love, so long as they love animals.

Q   :   QUESTION.   would your muse ask the big question or expect their partner to?

(read: WEDDING first)  Again, marriage isn’t something he’s ever felt inclined to, and he’s intimidated by the prospect of that commitment. He... probably wouldn’t ask first. If his partner asked, he’d definitely be stunned, but depending on where Skinny is in life/in the relationship at the time, he might say yes. It’s...  something that really can’t be sprung on him.

R   :   ROMANCE.   is your muse a romantic or a cynic?

He can be unexpectedly romantic in casual relationships  ---  he’ll plan special dates or get surprise gifts for his partner, just to keep things interesting. Not really cynical, because he’s never had a reason to be.

S   :   SWEETHEART.   did your muse have a childhood sweetheart?

A pair of twin girls down the street were absolutely in love with him for a few months, when he was barely out of elementary school. Skinny, like any sensible ten year old boy, was horrified. He avoided them very effectively  (at one point, climbing a tree and scaling the branches back to his house to get in through an upstairs window)  for an entire summer.

T   :   TRUE LOVE.   does your muse believe in true love?

He believes in lots of kinds of love  ---  in lots of different positions  ---  but “true love” kind of goes over his head. He’s never really seen proof of it, so his skepticism wins out. What does it look like? What does it feel like? He doesn’t know.

U   :   UNREQUITED.   has your muse had their heart broken?

Not really. He tries to avoid serious romantic relationships, specifically to avoid them getting messy.

V   :   VALENTINE.   how does your muse feel about valentine’s day?

He’s really never given much thought to it. Like, negative amounts of thought. A few girlfriends have been really into it, so he’s made sure to set up some nice dates. He get’s creative about it too  ---  the romantic canoe ride was definitely a mistake  ---  but as far as personal feelings go, to Skinny V-Day is like any other day.

W  :   WEDDING.   would your muse get married? why / why not?

He genuinely doesn’t know  ---  maybe when he’s older, or if he meets the right person, but he’s never felt inclined in that direction. Marriage is a big commitment, and he’s kind of daunted.

X   :   XOXO.   does your muse use / like pet names?

Sure. Prolifically. He’s kind of careless with them, throwing out a “baby” or “sweetheart” casually, often in public; usually his friends just smirk to themselves and don’t call him out on it.

Y   :   YOURS.   does your muse get protective easily?

He’s very lowkey about it; Skinny is not the type to get up in anybody’s face, and he’s not going to get involved in a fight without anyone to back him up and slim chances of winning. He prefers to diffuse situations carefully, like disabling a bomb. Because he’s nonconfrontational, he focuses all his attention on other people in tense situations, observing what they do and where best to step in and hopefully neutralize the situation.  But yeah  ---  he does not like to see his loved ones in danger. When they need him, he’s right there.

Z   :   ZZZ.   how many people has your muse slept with?

...  do you really want to know?  (Approximately 17. No, he’s not bragging.)