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1. Cuddle Grumbles: Cassandra claims to absolutely hate cuddling, but she's always the first one to subtly lean into Rapunzel's side on the couch, or stay nestled in her arms longer than she lets on.
2. Silent Comfort: When Rapunzel is overwhelmed or having a bad day, Cassandra doesn't try to cheer her up with words, but instead silently wraps her in a strong, grounding hug, letting Rapunzel just exist in her arms.
3. Morning vs. Night: Cassandra is a meticulous early riser, while Rapunzel loves to sleep in. Cass will often bring Rapunzel a warm drink in bed, grumbling playfully about "laziness" but secretly enjoying the quiet morning moments together.
4. Artistic Muse: Rapunzel has countless sketches and paintings of Cassandra – some fierce in training, some sleeping peacefully, and many where Cass looks utterly exasperated but secretly fond.
5. Protective Instincts: While Rapunzel is perfectly capable of defending herself, Cassandra is still fiercely protective. She'll glare daggers at anyone who looks at Rapunzel the wrong way, even if Rapunzel hasn't noticed.
6.Shared Silence: They can sit in comfortable silence for hours, Cass sharpening her sword or reading a strategy book, while Rapunzel sketches or paints. The quiet presence of the other is often all they need.
7.Secret Baking: Rapunzel often tries to get Cass to bake with her, and while Cass protests loudly about "mess" and "pointless endeavors," she secretly enjoys the methodical mixing and the delicious results. She's surprisingly good at kneading dough.
8.The "I Told You So" Look: Cassandra has a specific "I told you so" look that she gives Rapunzel when one of Rapunzel's spontaneous ideas goes slightly awry, but it's always followed by a fond sigh and help to fix whatever went wrong.
9.Comfort Food: When Cassandra is stressed or upset, Rapunzel will make her favorite simple, hearty meal, often something Cass's father used to make for her, and just sit with her while she eats.
10.Hand-Holding: They're not overly showy with affection in public, but their hands instinctively find each other under tables or when walking side-by-side, a silent reassurance.
11. Polishing: Rapunzel occasionally insists on "helping" Cassandra polish her armor, which usually results in more paint and glitter on the metal than shine, but Cass secretly cherishes the chaos and leaves the small, shiny speckles.
12.Bad Dreams: If either wakes from a nightmare, the other is immediately there. Rapunzel will sing quietly to soothe Cass, while Cass will hold Rapunzel tight, whispering reassurances until she calms down.
13.Pet Names: Rapunzel often calls Cassandra "Cassie-bear" or "my Knight," which makes Cass roll her eyes every time, but a faint flush might appear on her cheeks. Cassandra, on the other hand, usually just calls Rapunzel "Rapunzel," but sometimes, in private, a soft "Sunshine" slips out.
14.Shared Adventures (Quietly): While Rapunzel loves grand adventures, Cassandra prefers quieter explorations. They often compromise by finding hidden glades in the forest or secret corners of the castle to explore together.
15.Reading Together: They often read together, Rapunzel reading aloud from a whimsical story, and Cass listening while reading her own practical texts, occasionally interjecting with a sarcastic comment or a surprisingly profound observation.
16. Hair Brushing: On quiet evenings, Rapunzel loves to brush Cassandra's hair, braiding and unbraiding it mindlessly. Cass pretends to just tolerate it, but she always leans into the touch, finding it incredibly relaxing.
17.Unexpected Compliments: Cassandra is terrible at receiving compliments, but Rapunzel showers her with them constantly, praising her strength, loyalty, and even her rare smiles. Cass usually just grumbles and changes the subject, but she stores every word in her heart.
18.Midnight Snacks: It's a running joke that Rapunzel always gets hungry in the middle of the night. Cassandra, who's usually up anyway, will sneak down to the kitchens with her, making them both simple sandwiches or grabbing fruit.
19.Mutual Protection: Above all else, they are fiercely loyal to and protective of each other. Rapunzel fights for Cassandra's heart and freedom, and Cassandra fights for Rapunzel's safety and happiness.
20. Hair Braids: Rapunzel will often braid small strands of Cassandra's hair while they're talking, or quietly working on something together, and Cass will never remove them until bedtime.