Archive of Our Own

Activities - What are their favorite things to do with you? How do you spend your free time?

• He likes when the two of you lay on the couch together to read. Especially when there’s a fire going in the fireplace.
• He also enjoys tending to the garden with you.

Boo! - How do they feel about surprises, giving and receiving?

• Mihawk doesn’t normally like surprises. However, if you do surprise him, he can’t help but smile a bit. Even if it does irritate him, he won’t be like that for long.

Comfort - How do they comfort you when you’re upset? When the tables turn, do they come to you, or do they try to handle it themselves?

• He doesn’t seem like he’d be great at comforting you but that’s far from the truth. He always seems to know what you need. Whether it be a shoulder to cry on, advice, really anything that will help you smile again.
• He doesn’t get upset very often but when he does he’ll come to you for support.

Dance - Do they like to dance with you? How good of a dancer are they?

• He likes to slow dance with you and not surprisingly he’s a very smooth dancer.

Excitement - How do they act when they’re excited? What excites them?

• He doesn’t act any differently.
• You often find yourself wondering if there’s anything that actually excites him.

Future - What are their plans for the future? Do they see themselves getting married, having kids?

• Of course he sees you as part of his future. If he didn’t he wouldn’t still be with you.
• Mihawk always considered himself a loner, but that was until you came along. Now he can’t imagine his life without you. He fully intends to marry you.
• He’s still unsure about having kids.

Gifts - What do they give you as presents? How often do they get you gifts?

• He doesn’t get you gifts often but when he does it’s usually something practical unless it’s a special occasion.

Hold - How do they hold you? Cuddling, sleeping, holding hands…

• When on the couch together he likes when you lay between his legs with your back to his chest.

Ideal - What’s their ideal date like?

• His ideal date usually involves cooking you dinner. Normally you help him in the kitchen but on nights like this he insists that you take the time to relax while he gets everything ready.
• He loves using date nights as an opportunity to treat you.

Jealousy - Do they get jealous easily? How do they handle it?

• He isn’t the jealous type at all.

Kisses - How do they like to kiss you? How frequently do you kiss?

• He’s not a fan of quick pecks. He wants you to know how much he loves you with each kiss.

Love - How do they show you that they love you?

• He always gives you his undivided attention. Even when there are other people around. You are who matters most.

Melt - What do you do that absolutely makes them melt?

• You usually wake up right before him. By the time he wakes up, you’ve already been to the kitchen and back with tea or coffee for you both.
• It’s something so simple, but he loves that time in the morning with you.

Nicknames - What do they call you, and what are their favorite things to be called?

• He usually opts for things like my love or darling. Kind of sappy but you find it endearing.
• He likes when you call him my love as well.

Obvious - How obvious do they make it that they like you?

• If he wouldn’t have told you, you would never have known. He’s not exactly the easiest person to read.

Pets - Do they have pets? Do they want them?

• He doesn’t have pets and he’ll say he doesn’t want any. However, if you were to come home with a cat it would end up being his best friend.

Quiet - How are the calm, quiet moments with them?

• Most of your days are filled with calm, quiet moments, but that’s the great thing about being with Mihawk. He’s the type of person where even the silent moments are comfortable. It’s great to just enjoy each other’s company.

Romance - How romantic are they? What are their go-to ways of being romantic?

• He is very romantic.
• His go to way of being romantic is relaxing with you in front of the fireplace. Usually with a glass of wine or cup of tea.

Safe - What makes them feel safe and comfortable around you?

• It’s those quiet moments. You both can be occupied with your own things but still enjoy the company of the other.
• Mihawk is a fan of the quiet, hence why he’s lived alone for so long. He loves that you can enjoy the quiet too.

Tend - How do they act when you’re hurt or sick, and vice versa?

• Whenever you are hurt or sick Mihawk does whatever he can to make sure your comfortable.
• When it comes to Mihawk you’ve never seen him hurt. On the few occasions you’ve seen him sick, he always insists he’s fine. He’s not used to having someone there to take care of him.

Unique - What’s an unusual thing about them that’s oddly charming?

• His eyes.
• So many people say how cold his glare is, but it’s different with you. Those eyes mean home to you.

Variety - Do they prefer to keep things the same, or spice it up?

• He’s a fan of routine. However, if you want to spice things up, he’s open to at least trying whatever you have in mind.

Wash - What’s it like taking a bath with them, or helping them wash up after a fight?

• He’s usually the one to run the bath while you light some candles. It’s a time to relax with each other in a more intimate way.

XO - How do they show you affection? How much PDA are they willing to show?

• He’s not a fan of a lot of PDA but he does like to link his arm with yours when walking around.

Yearn - What do they do when they miss you?

• He actually gets grumpier when he misses you which makes him a real treat during warlord meetings when you can’t accompany him.

Zzz - How do they act when they get sleepy? How is it sleeping in the same bed?

• Even though you wake up first, he always seems to go to bed first. He makes sure to give you a kiss goodnight before going to bed.
• When you do come to bed he pulls you closer to him.