Antagonistic or... slightly charged?
Added 2023-07-29 18:16:16 +0000 UTC
You can have this convo in Chapter One if you're neither friends with Alessa nor are in a relationship with her. As I went over it during my deep edit of the chapter, I... liked it a lot š. Not necessarily how it's written, but more the playful rivalry that I keep seeing between Alessa and Romanus, even when you're technically not on good terms.
I was of the mind that Hadrian and Alessa's romances had to be started in Book One, or you would miss your chance to be with them ā until Book Three. However, the more I think about it... I really like this more antagonistic, combative side of Alessa's relationship.
I can see her slowly, begrudgingly begin to feel attracted to you, and vice-versa.
With Hadrian, his interactions with a low relationship Romanus aren't fun or airy; they're heavy and unpleasant, and there's always a tint underneath that makes it clear Hadrian would rather be doing literally anything else but speak with you. Alessa, however... It's not quite that. If it's not too bad ā if you haven't threatened her or, more recently, choked her ā then her rivalry is light in a way.
I have so many things to keep track of, so this isn't a promise, but I'm considering having a different way to start Alessa's romance in this book, where you keep riling each other until tension rises and rises and finally. "Must you be so infuriating?" Alessa hisses.
Before you're both grabbing at each other, lips not so much as kissing but waging a war.
We shall see. But, for now, I like the idea.
Comments
I love them they are so snarky! Ugh the urge to play rivalry is strong but I just can't be mean š
shrek4ever
2023-08-01 10:01:03 +0000 UTCIf you had a murderous streak in Book 1 and your mark grew you can lose your temper and attempt to throttle Alessa during an argument.
HeraldOfEras
2023-07-30 23:29:45 +0000 UTCWait hold up whats this about chocking her!?!?!?!
Nikil Menon
2023-07-30 23:08:39 +0000 UTCAahh my main file is already for Alessa, this exchange and idea of Alessa with another dynamic would add yet another file I'd make. š©š
starpendle
2023-07-30 02:05:50 +0000 UTC<3 Alessa. I also really enjoy the dynamic with Hadrian that is very much NOT friendly. He is a character I love to hate; I grin every time I hurt his feelings.
emelsi
2023-07-29 21:13:36 +0000 UTCLove it
Marie Strange
2023-07-29 20:25:42 +0000 UTCAna, I beg you, you can't keep giving me more reasons to love Alessa! While personally I can't see any of my Romanus' not being friends with her, since it's pretty easy to defrost her, the fact that this is there and can potentially lead to something more... have mercy! <3
Rue
2023-07-29 20:01:26 +0000 UTCOmg yes please! Rivals to lovers? Iād die of joy.
Kimberly Casas
2023-07-29 18:55:18 +0000 UTCš³ The push and pull between you š³
Anathema
2023-07-29 18:21:56 +0000 UTCOh no..... the urge to play through again and have a tense and charged (rivalmance?) rivalry with Alessa is very real right now..... š³
Asher
2023-07-29 18:19:15 +0000 UTC
