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#depending who it is he might whine but only surface-level bc you know he loves it despite complaints lksdmfglkmdh
discoclubofvenus · 3 years
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Smoochin Hotties
Kissing headcanons for Benimaru, Joker, and Obi
Type: Request, Headcanons
Genre: Fluff
Attributes: GN reader
Warnings: Suggestive themes, minor cussing
A/N: OOoooo yeah writing these men had me weak in the knees and I was listening to slowed + reverb music? Ya these were fun to write but also I haven’t proofread them so I apologize in advance lol enjoy~
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LAZY!!! KISSES!!
LIPS THAT ARE SWEET (like caramel) AND SOFT BECAUSE HE WONT LET THE DESSERTS THE GRANNYS MAKE FOR HIM GO TO WASTE
Before giving you what you want, he’ll lean his forehead on yours and peck you everywhere but your lips (up until you whine that is)
“Impatient brat I was getting to that part”
I’m talkin this man will drag out the kiss for as long as possible and have the pace be at teasingly slow pace
He likes to take his time with you
This man would let you take control the first time you guys kiss due to him not knowing what to do
Babes is insecure with himself so I feel like he’d be insecure with kissing and would want to know what you like first 
Just know this won't be the case for long
Once he’s become more confident in kissing? Just know the makeout sessions will leave you dizzy but that’s a conversation for another day
Benimaru the type to pull you in by your hips and makeout with you once you guys are alone (some grinding will happen as well)
He will spare but a few kisses in public, he’d rather keep all of his affection for you behind closed doors so he won’t have to hold back or worry about his image
A forehead kiss for sure (I read a fic about him giving reader a forehead kiss and now I can’t get it out my head)
Most of his public affections includes: lips grazing over your cheek, short hugs, an arm around your waist, a hand at your back--chile...let me get back to the kisses
He loves it whenever you kiss his lips, it’s incredibly straightforward and he enjoys having your lips on his but shall I raise you….kissing his hands? Specifically the hands which protect everything he loves and cares for? A good way to melt this man’s heart
He’ll return your affection with a hug to his chest and a kiss to your temple, which is the most sensitive part of your head, in a way to silently say he’ll protect and cherish even the softest parts of you (I’m SOFT THE WAY I LOVE THIS MAN)
Beni also likes to kiss the middle of your chest right before he lays down on your chest for a nap fleiuwbfliuwebf
Everytime Benimaru kisses you, it’s either to tease you or give a hidden message
Him kissing your shoulder could be read as ‘Thank you for always supporting me through the celebrations and the heartbreak’
But he would equally kiss your ear just to fluster you
I keep on daydreaming about kissing Beni instead of writing plz give a minute
When he kisses you, he would rub circles on your waist with his thumb
PLAY WITH HIS HAIR WHILE YOU KISS! ON GOD THIS MAN WILL PHYSICALLY MELT INTO YOUR EMBRACE
He loves kisses especially since he knows that all of your kisses are reserved for him and vice versa
The first time you kissed him you blew this man’s world away
Mornings with Benimaru always seemed like they should be a part of your dreams. The dawn of a new day gently shakes you awake and the sunrise has never failed to stop its onslaught of kisses to your face. Much like you planned to with Benimaru. Shifting closer to Benimaru’s face, you cupped his cheek and took a moment to study his face. The man always had a relaxed face but it seems as though he reached a new level of peace in his sleep. Carefully you placed butterfly kisses all over his face, which caused him to leave his own dreams. The tell-tell signs of Benimaru waking up only spurred you to press a loving kiss onto his lips. And just like in the fairytales, your lover was awakened by a true love’s kiss. The kiss didn’t last too long as you only did it to wake up the ravenette yet he had a different plan. Feeling his forehead lean onto yours, you both stared into each other’s eyes and savored the serene atmosphere with a kiss.
After your first kiss, Benimaru prefers to start the day with your kisses and he also likes to end his day with them as well
Benimaru is a fan of hugging you from behind and planting kisses on your head
He always has a comment ready after you guys kiss, it could either be snarky or incredibly sweet (In private it's usually the ladder)
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Another one who will kiss you to either give hidden messages that he’s not able to properly convey verbally, or to tease the hell out of you
The most common kiss will be the corner of your lips (to tease) and the back of your shoulder (to show that he will always have your back)
If he’s really in love with you, he’ll jokingly kiss your knuckles (as a gentleman should, but one day he hopes to be able to walk the world with your hands linked without having to worry about anything)
His kisses really depend on his mood (if we’re being completely honest)
If he’s feeling energetic then his kisses will leave you in a haze of pleasure
If he’s feeling soft then you would be able to feel the love he has for you in every kiss (period)
When he kisses you, he will quickly turn it into a makeout session because who is he to deny his desire for having your lips in every way possible?
I say this to say that he will bite your tongue/lower lip every time you guys kiss (every time. Without fail.)
If you bite back you’re literally asking for a rough makeout session
He loves kissing your shoulder and any sensitive spots that you have on your body (be it your neck, side, ear, etc)
He enjoys the fact you’re only this vulnerable around him
He also likes whispering in your ear (about his love for you or blatant dirty talk) between each kiss
When you guys are walking together, elbows linked, and he kisses your temple *swooon* (which is extremely rare so treasure it while it lasts)
Don’t expect him to allow affection while you guys are out in public together, yes he’s suave and charming, but he’s also wanted by many enemies. Whatever trouble he gets into, Joker doesn’t want it traced back to you. 
He doesn’t want you to be caught in any danger for just being associated with him 
Whenever you guys are dancing to some soft jazz and he presses his lips on yours and makes you see stars
I imagine his scent to be overwhelming when you’re kissing him and his goal is to make you see stars everytime you kiss
He also likes kissing the inside of your thighs
He’s the type to grab you by your chin and kiss you, or he’ll keep an arm around your waist and a hand on your ass
His lips taste like cigarettes, Hennesy, a hint of vanilla (bc of his chapstick), and desperation
I don’t recommend playing with his hair while you kiss, however, he’d love for you to grab the back of his neck  
Something about you being just as crazy about him as he is about you gets to him
He definitely has experience in the kissing field (he’s had hoes before) but if you want him to Joker will go at any pace you want him to
He treasures every kiss with you as if it might be his last (cuz it might be tbh plus he isn’t sure how long your relationship will last)
He’s the type to not put a label on your relationship and is super vague about it (it’s his trust issues) but he’ll just follow what you say
When Joker wants kisses, he will get kisses damn it
He’ll kiss you in front of Viktor which Viktor will mean mug Joker and just be on his way (“I refuse to be in the same presence as a couple of horn dogs”)  
It was an embarrassing first kiss
Knocking was heard throughout your apartment as you finished putting the food in the oven. ‘Well they’re early..’ you thought before yelling out a “Coming!” to acknowledge the people on the other side of the door. Making your way to the front door, you took a deep breath to calm your excitement before opening the door to see your boyfriend (and his associate of course).
Joker held a mischievous glint in his eye as he observed your elated form. Originally he leaned down to give you a kiss on the forehead and hug...however, he changed his mind mid-action. Instead, Joker found his lips meeting yours in an innocent little kiss. The same little kiss soon started to become heated as he pulled you flush against his body. The party only stopped when a loud “AHEM.” broke through the trance you two were in. Immediately you had let out a sound to signify your embarrassment and let the two men in. You were never gonna be able to live this one down, you could feel it in Joker’s piercing gaze on you.
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Every time you two kiss, you can literally taste the adoration he has for you on his lips
Each kiss is remembered, either from a strange situation that brought forth the kiss or little quirks that happens during the act
What can he say? The man likes to keep you on your toes
Speaking of keeping you on your toes…
Obi is definitely the type to pick you up, spin you around and kiss you
It both shows off his strength and he gets a kiss from the love of his life, he will continue doing this until he no longer can
He’s also the type to kiss any body part that you’re insecure of
Got a lazy eye? Here’s a kiss on the eyelid of said eye
You got rolls? He’s kissin em (and may even leave a mark there or nibble them)
Your hands are full of scars and thighs full of stretch marks? Here’s a shit load of kisses
Obi likes to pick you up, sit you on countertops/surfaces and kiss you (you can’t change my mind)
It was totally and completely unprovoked when Obi had decided to pick you up. Where he was taking you, you hadn’t a clue. However you got a nice view of his backside—so this was a fair trade right? Just as you were reaching to grab his golden buns, you were sat on top of your kitchen’s countertop. Questions of ‘what in the hell does this man have planned?’ And ‘I should be surprised but I’m not’ filled your mind. Keeping a steady gaze on Obi’s own golden orbs, the both of you engaged in a staring contest. Another thing that was triggered unprovoked. Yet, when you blinked Obi’s face was getting closer to yours, and the next thing that you know you guys are kissing--making out even. In the kitchen, with the rest of the brigade waiting on the meal. That you guys were supposed to be cooking. Oops.
You guys got caught by Hinawa and were scolded to high hell and back about wasting other’s time
He likes to give you the look (*exhibit a: his banner) right before he swoops in and kisses you
He knows it makes you weak in the knees and he is 10000% using that to his disadvantage
If you wear lipstick/lip gloss he loves the little lip marks you leave on him
Giving him forehead kisses, kisses on the corner of his lips, or a kiss right between his eyes makes him blush so badly
He thinks it’s so precious you kiss him there especially when you pair it with an “I love your golden heart but please use your head ya damn himbo”
Gives the man butterflies
He will smother kisses all over your face, anytime he has an opportunity and you guys always play fight so you can get away from his ‘attacks of love’ (I’m literally so soft for this man, why ain’t he real)
He will hold in such a warm and secure hold every time you guys kiss
Kisses are also a good distraction for him because he’s always thinking about how can he improve, what can he do to further the brigade 8’s cause, missions, past missions, is he doing the right thing?
One kiss will help soothe his running thoughts and bring him back to reality
He loves them so much
Can’t resist your puppy dog eyes when you want to kiss him (he’ll only supply you a simple peck but back to the mission with you sunflower!)
Often gives you a forehead kiss after every mission is completed and everyone is loading into the truck
Will lightly tease you if you can’t get enough of his kisses (which is completely understandable cuz me too)
His lips are soft and they don’t taste too sweet, it’s like a fruity mint taste (like that ice breaker candy) but he loves dragging out kisses into makeout sessions
Obi is the type who will show affection in public and if a quick kiss in the alleyway leads to a makeout session….well he’s not complaining
He will want to hurry and get home though
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Do you think they would actually enjoy the modern world? Or would they want to stay in their current time period?
Hm, well, I think that may vary depending on each suitor if I’m honest! (I’ll be excluding Sebastian from this one, only because he is a modern man and I wager he would want to stay in the mansion in order to finish his thesis) 
Under a cut bc it’s a long boi:
I think for people like Arthur and Theo, for instance--who always seem to live in the fast lane--it might not really prove much of a problem. They would continue enjoying the night life and move with their busy schedules. Tl;dr: (For them? Same shit, different day)
Vincent would likely be doing just fine given how Theo often provides assistance in places where he struggles; to promote his art, to spark intrigue in the general public and benefactors. He might be a little overwhelmed by the influx of stimuli that comes with the modern era, constant noise and interaction and movement--perhaps worry that people are losing their ability to live in the moment. (Not to mention what’s being done to the environment...) There might be a learning curve/adjustment, but I think Theo would help him ease in. Plus, it would be a little easier to promote his art given the less stringent restrictions on public exhibitions. He’d still have to work for his fame, but at least the van Goghs wouldn’t have to live in constant unease in the proximity of the cutthroat academy.  Tl;dr: (Mixed feelings, but tries to stay positive about modern times)
Dazai is more familiar with this kind of life of quick turmoil and breakneck speed, if anything he falls back into his old coping mechanisms--hello writing, drinking, and smoking. An overwhelming influx of information and suffering would probably be hard for him to manage, despite how expertly he hides it. I think I would be worried he would lose himself in the dismal reality of diminished connection with other people. Yes I’m shoving him into therapy, I want him to start living for himself and taking care of himself ffs
That isn’t to say there aren’t happy possibilities for him, just that I think he really needs to heal first. I could see him very happy in a kind of writer’s circle with people he loves and trusts; less expending his energy in a desperate attempt to fill the void and please others, more cultivating his own happiness... Tl;dr: (Positive potential, but honestly part of me thinks the past quieter/simple/rural life suits him better...he still loves meme culture tho, he finds it so expansive and creative)
Isaac is in a similar boat as Dazai, I think! He has wonderful potential as a mentor and professor, and living in a world that has a little more patience and respect for genius might help encourage him to put himself out there. That being said, I think the pace of life would exhaust him though--he is very much the kind of person that prefers to keep to himself and just puzzle and tinker. Baby boy just wants to do equations, build little inventions, and read up on the recent discoveries in astrophysics (BRUH WHEN THE IMAGE OF THE BLACK HOLE CAME OUT HE FORGOT HOW TO B R E A T H E) Napoleon is the only reason he eats anything healthy or on any kind of regular schedule s m h. Tl;dr: (Not a lot changes, honestly? He was reclusive then, he still is now--he just has more toys/academic resources. If anything he might get a little too lost in his work because of it, somebody please make sure he’s eating/sleeping/socializing;;;)
Poor Jeanne is SUFFERING. Please release him from this nightmare he is begging. Jk jk, I don’t think it would be too bad for him--but I do think that he would have the aforementioned problem of too many stimuli and too much interaction. I think he would ease into it a little with Mozart’s help; he would just be awkward and wooden until he got the hang of it. Most people just find him quirky in an amusing way, and don’t think too hard about it. I’d wager he’d probably become literate at this point because of the abundance of resources and necessity to read/write (okay but imagine this baby with a little kid workbook iM GONNA CRY!!! TAKE ALL MY CRAYONS JEANNE). 
Can you imagine this mofo at a Starbucks??? Tall and stoic, dark and debonair (EVERYONE IS S W O O N I N G), and he just asks in a light tenor “can I have a mocha with eight shots of expresso” with a completely straight face. “Sir, that could kill you” “Don’t worry, I’ve been dead a long time” And he just moves to wait for his order. 11/10 cryptid I could watch an entire show just about his daily adventures
He works with Napoleon a lot given their similar skillsets. They coach kids at high schools that have fencing teams (it’s really REALLY cute bc if they’re on the younger side, Jeanne will very dramatically lose bc he wants to encourage them and the kids are delighted--but the parents are INCHES from laughing so hard they’re in tears). Otherwise, he mostly takes up gigs as a security worker/bodyguard, only really works for the money. He prefers to spend his time in ways that feel meaningful if he can, so don’t be surprised if you see him in foster homes and in social working spaces. He has an uncanny understanding about him, a kind of silence/patience that doesn’t stifle; it makes the kids/teens calm down in milliseconds. They really listen when he does talk, and he sets good and clear boundaries--he knows how to be firm when it’s required. He gives them the structure and placid grounding they’ve never had, and really pays attention to what’s important to them. Brings them little things he notices; brings flowers to the one that likes to draw, brings CDs (he is bad with technology, but they usually only have access to older/outdated stuff anyway) to the one the one that struggles to write with white noise in the house, brings little plushies to the ones that lose theirs. He’s simple but solid, and he finds a lot of meaning in helping kids overcome the similar kind of struggles he faced.  Tl;dr: (Steep learning curve, but he just sees it as all the same really--just more work to be done with the literacy requirement and adjustment to technology. Will be resistant at first, but when he gets accustomed and starts finding people who are important to him, he wouldn’t want to change anything/go back. But will admit there are some days he just wants to go to the most remote place he can access and just live there for a month with no human interaction whatsoever; people are inefficient and insufferable sometimes)
Mozart’s life honestly doesn’t change much? I feel like he would easily be able to keep composing and continue releasing his work as per usual. Given his quick capacity to schmooze and say what people want to hear when he must, he’d be more than able to network his way into success. I think the only thing he might struggle with now and again is inspiration, given the world operates on a very surface level in the modern era sometimes. Profound insight and depth are not quite as cultivated in many ways, and he can struggle to find something that just sparks motivation/novelty in his mind, makes him start composing at breakneck speed. He reads a lot and watches some TV shows/movies when he’s at really low inspiration levels, the kind of guy that sneers at Game of Thrones--but finds things like BBC’s Sherlock more passable (wants intrigue and complexity, doesn’t much enjoy the sensationalized drivel). When Arthur finds out he loves ATLA he about falls off his seat. “It’s a children’s show.” “Yes it is, with a remarkable level of depth and craftsmanship, what are you trying to say?” He begins to find a kind of rhythm in his composing, and Jeanne and Dazai often drop by with so many crazy stories he finds himself filled with music anyway LMAO Tl;dr: (Same as Isaac, really just keeps doing his thing without being impeded, and he enjoys the luxuries/conveniences of the modern era. Will be slightly resistant at first because of how alien some of the changes are, but will fall into the habits/customs slowly and surely. Fine with it, will whine a bit at the growing pains tho)
Leonardo actually canonically owns a bar, and does that really surprise anyone? He really enjoys the excitement of meeting new people and hearing about their myriad histories, the influx of cultures/languages/experiences. It’s a nice but lowkey place, people stop for a drink, listen to some good music--chat amiably and relax after a long day’s work--before heading out. There are regulars and people that just stop for that single day; tourists, vacationers, so on and so forth.
When asked, many people note a sleek black cat with sharp eyes that led them to the bar... Tl;dr: (Don’t Let the Existential Dread Set-in: The Prequel, adapts well to the modern era because of centuries of experience but also...he’s so tired...somebody please hold him I can’t watch him live like this, lord jesus)
Optimally, I see Comte filling his time with myriad pursuits; ranging from philanthropy, indulging in art/music/theatre (often a benefactor as well), and keeping track of his chirren (they may exist more independently now, but he still worries about them ;-;). Otherwise nothing much changes for him, still goes to galas and fancy gatherings, still enjoys fashion and spoiling people, still seeks to occupy himself with social interaction and care-taking--if he doesn’t have a family of his own. He’s basically just that meme that’s like DON’T LET THE EXISTENTIAL DREAD SET-IN. DON’T LET IT SET-IN!!!!!!!!! Tl;dr: (Not to repeat myself but also Don’t Let the Existential Dread Set-in: The Sequel, literally just desperately trying to fill the void please somebody help him he also just needs to be held fuck’s sake, I’m going to drag him kicking and screaming into happiness--but otherwise has no great trouble adjusting to the modern era. I feel like he would have a more minor form of what Dazai struggles with, maybe a lack of personable connection that he once had; fewer chances to be himself and relax. Also probably worried about the increasing unhappiness and turmoil building in the world in general...)
Napoleon is similar to Comte in that he often checks up on Isaac and Jeanne from time to time, and does the aforementioned fencing lessons with kids. He also takes a lot of basic security positions--for venues, concerts, museums--you name it. He dislikes the idea of sitting behind a desk a lot, so he prefers to do a lot of different things; he even cooks from time to time at the restaurants  that know him very well. One gig he particularly enjoys is battle choreography for movies/theatre! He tends to stay away from anything too historically close to his era of origin, but he has fun coming up with realistic (smaller scale) hand-to-hand combat scenarios and duels. Tl;dr: (This era doesn’t feel like too much of a change. It’s a little more intensive in terms of pace, but he manages to keep up pretty well, it just exhausts him from time to time--and he usually goes on trips or hikes to unwind when he needs to like Jeanne LOL they do not go to their happy place, they go to their high lonesome place).
Shakespeare also continues to do his drama thing, organizes troupes on tons of different levels--from community level to more intense, skilled groups that re-enact his own work. His life doesn’t change all that much beyond a new form of theatre logistics, and he adjusts to the technology fairly easily out of necessity. He’ll stop by Vincent’s place from time to time to show him recordings of his latest shows, but otherwise is almost always on the move. Tl;dr: (So long as he can keep following his greatest passion, he doesn’t really mind the changes in how theatre happens--he doesn’t have any sizable issues with the modern era.)
Ability with technology (phones mostly):
Arthur: more than capable, well-versed, loves to do everything on his phone no prob--maybe lives a little too much on his phone (Vine/TikTok/Youtube can kill his productivity RIP) also yes he has a fidget spinner on his desk, no I will not be taking any constructive criticism at this time
Theo: yes but with a lot of cursing at first, had to do it for work and now looks down on anyone that can’t keep up with him (except for Vincent)
Vincent: knows the basics, taking and sending pictures, writing things in notes for later, texting (tho sending emails is a little harder for him); he does his best but he can be slow. Really really enjoys the paint programs on his iPad for when he’s on public transit, but he starts setting alarms after he gets the hang of it (he’s missed his stops before because of it LMAO)
Leonardo: what kind of stupid question? Man knows how to pick them apart and put ‘em back together for crying out loud, uses it like a pro--comes to him naturally, and he’s the guy that keeps coming up with ways to jailbreak Apple products and thwart their money-grubbing tactics. Catch him playing Minish Cap on his emulator on the way to work, brah
Comte: just vibing, keeps up with the times easily since he’s been doing it for so long, much like Theo uses it to keep in touch with the people around him--he’s the “prefers to call instead of text” sorta guy though, he worries about losing emotional subtleties and he likes to hear people’s voices. Doesn’t do anything special on phones, more just a tool; will read/listen to podcasts/does have emulators (courtesy of Leo) and enjoys playing Pokemon when he’s bored
Jeanne: types one finger at a time, it will take a while--but he’ll get there (deleted all his contacts by accident once and Mozart was just. HOW.) He barely knows how to use a phone, and it’s a steep learning curve for him
Mozart: purely functional when it comes to his phone, refuses to rely on it beyond the necessities that only tech can do (for instance, sending emails or reading articles or uploading compositions) he still writes his music before making more polished digital copies. He will sometimes listen to pieces digitally, but prefers to play them in-person; he feels that a lot of the soul in a piece is lost despite the convenience
Dazai: you absolute fools. you baboons. why would you ever give him this kind of power. it is 3AM and he has been on a wikipedia trail spanning hours, started with Cleopatra being the seventh in her line with that name all the way to cotton candy being called “daddy’s beard” in French. please help him he hasn’t slept in years. Also probably binges anime and manga lbr. He’s the one making vine references every other second, always up to date on the memes^TM
Isaac: also mostly uses it as a tool for research and calculations; it’s a way to keep track of information. He also likes to play background music while he’s working, so he finds the device nice and convenient--plus less having to go around pestering people in-person. he does start to get interested in coding and tinkering with apps/programs eventually, too
Shakespeare: finds it a delightful little contraption, so useful because it lets him jot down ideas as they come to him quickly, and he can edit his texts much more easily with digital interfaces. also likes that performances can be recorded, because now he can analyze his staging more efficiently--it gives him a good sense of what needs to be adjusted, and encourages him to keep streamlining/try new concepts
Napoleon: likes it because he can keep in touch with people more easily, the kind of guy to drop a line before checking on a friend. he really likes to look up recipes and find out more about cooking techniques he’s never encountered before. Isaac starts making an Instagram account just to show Napoleon’s impeccable plating, and Napo gets quite the following without knowing for a while
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peachymess · 5 years
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random question - if you had never watched aot before, and you decided to binge watch/read the entire series up to date, do you think you would have the same fav characters or not?
That’s a very god question.  I’ve actually reflected a lot on this... I’ve grown a lot since I found Armin. I got stronger in certain aspects, and I think... I’m less inclined to unconditionally fall for the low self-esteem characters now. But only by a small margin. The defining factor is, whether they try to push through their self esteem struggles on not. Those that let themselves become a victim over and over and never seem to be able to give up the comfort of using their uselessness as a crutch, I don’t have unlimited patience for anymore (just almost). I’ve been there, growing up that was me. But I grew - and Armin helped me grow even further. And I know that nothing will ever be better by just whining about it. Woes me. Yes, woes you... to a certain point. But once you’ve had your cry, you have to get up; there is no other option. Well, there is the choice of remaining in your sorry state, lamenting your inadequacy... but that will make you remain inadequate for the rest of your life, and at that point, you’ve got yourself to blame; not the world. It’s been scary to recognize that I understand why people find Armin whiny and useless. I’ve lost the unconditional patience I once had for attitudes like that - the victim mentality - because I’ve come to realize what perpetuates it and what defeats it. In the end, the only thing you can do is get back up and keep trying. “Just DO it”. Those that perpetually refuse, and have never ending vaults of excuses as to why not,.. they can’t be helped. You’ll take their hand and lead them forever; they’ll never start walking on their own. If you let go, they sit down and continue lamenting exactly the way you found them.  At a certain point, I can’t lag behind to baby them anymore. As a former negative Nancy and victim mentalist myself, I know that the only person who can fix them is themselves. I think there is no harder task than making a negative person realize they’re negative. You can’t tell them; they have to realize it themselves. Some do... I used to think everyone naturally would; I had my aha-moment at age 15 and I’ve consciously worked to veer my mind towards strength ever since - even though it’s a slow recovery. But I’ve come to realize that not everyone wakes up. Some people carry their victim mentality to the grave. And I don’t have unconditional patience for it anymore. I’ve got years and years in me, but not forever. This is a topic I burn deeply for in real life. I’m only scratching the surface here, as it somewhat relates to your question.  Now, with that longwinded preface, I want to make very sure that I’m not getting misunderstood here: I do *NOT* think Armin qualifies as a perpetual victim mentalist. What i’m saying is that he starts out with major self esteem issues, that hold him back and makes certain tasks that others just DO, hard for him to push himself into doing. Certain actions require a whole lot more of mental preparation and pushing for him to do, whereas others just jump right into it. This is why I say I understand why some people find him whiny; in the end we all have to do it, it’s either do or don’t, regardless of ability. You might make it, you might not, but nothing progresses until you *TRY*. Knowing that, depending on your patience, you’ll be annoyed with a character for not having done it yet after X amount of time. In action, where so many others just do, I understand that some don’t sit down with a whole lot of understanding and patience. They just want the action already. Characters, depending on their flaws, will meet the issue that takes time to surpass, at different stages. Some have self esteem issues and have trouble starting. Some lack skill and struggle to do it well. Others, again, struggle holding back, and may act prematurely. Etc.  I used to love the characters that face the struggle at the very beginning; the inner struggles of not feeling good enough in some way. And I used to be a lot more patient. But my patience has shortened, now that I know how self-sabotaging it is to play the victim card. At a certain point, I want them to break through that barrier they’ve put up to restrict themselves. If they don’t,... even though I understand them... I might not favor them anymore.  I still have a very strong affinity for them, though, and I think in most fiction, a character that doesn’t grow through a story, is just badly written... so in most cases, I think I’ll love this type the most anyways. But there is a limit, and depending on how interesting the other characters surrounding them are, I might favor some of them instead. I know this true for Crona. Or I think so, at least... this character from Soul Eater is one I’m sure I would have less patience for these days, had I not fallen in love with them already. Not that I wouldn’t love them and feel bad for them. But at some point, I’d be more exasperated with how they aren’t ablate evolve...  But Armin...? He’s the strongest boy I know. He has these struggles in heaps, but he always keeps pushing. He leveled up early, after realizing his friends might not view him as weak after all, and it did such a huge difference, even though he’s still not “healed” of his struggles. I understand that some people thought he whined too much, because they had no patience for any amount at all. But I still don’t agree with them. And I see that when they have no patience actually analyzing him and keeping their attention on him, it’s easier to fall for his own words of being “useless”, although that is 100% not true!  Not everyone comes fully equipped with confidence to tackle things without some inner conflict. To be honest, I’m a bit weary of people who don’t have any patience with Armin. Sure, there is something called too much, but there is also something called too little. Too little empathy and patience for other people’s struggles. Just because something is easy to you, it might not be to someone else. And if you can’t understand that, or you find it irritating just because YOU don’t have issues with it, then... I don’t expect you to have patience with people who have bad days. Days where they struggle. Someone who expects you to always be on top and who’ll be annoyed and mocking if you need some time and help... yeah, those aren’t my kinds of people. That being said, I know the weight people put on fiction varies from person to person, so take that assumption with a grain of salt, haha. I do, too. They might have a million times more love for real life strugglers, just not when it comes to wanting to be entertained. Just like for me, I think I still have the same amount of patience in real life as before. While characters need to evolve through x amount of pages, it takes a lot longer to grow in real life. Anyways, to cut the ramblings, I’ll say that while I’ve changed a bit, I’m still pretty much the same, and Armin is such a beautiful, complex, strong character, that I know he’d be my favorite even today. As a matter of fact, his introduction is hardcore. He’s not showing weakness and uselessness in the first scene; he’s standing up to bullies who are taller than him, bigger in number than him, stronger than him - and his line of those that hit proving they’ve lost, is just... fucking solid. As for the others... I don’t really know. I think I’d have the same faves, yes? Maybe I would be less observant of the backdrop characters like Moblit, Nick, Marlo, Colt (though I love him bc of the cracks ship me and my friend came up with, so I’d either love him or not care, in any situation, depending on whether that happened or not).  Thank you for the ask, and sorry for the titan wall of text reply, lol. So much ado about nothing, eh?  TL;DR: yes. lol
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