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Do you have any headcanon for Jade x Silver?
Indeed I do! I’ll try to stick to how I think their relationship would pan out in canon... for now...
Personally, I believe that the first one to catch feelings and confess will have to be Jade. His SR Labwear Story is a perfect example of their initially one-sided dynamic: while he is instantly charmed by Silver's enthusiastic reception of his mushrooms, the subject of interest himself remains blissfully unaware. I like to think that this incident kickstarts an intrigue that Jade begins to pursue rather enterprisingly. However, in order for things to take a more romantic turn, Silver’s obliviousness is the biggest obstacle to conquer. To be clear, I don’t think that Jade develops a crush right away—but more on that in a bit.
For his part, Silver is perceptive enough... just not when it comes to feelings beyond the familiarity of his platonic ones. As evidenced in Jade’s SSR Union Birthday Story, he is quite capable of noticing what makes those around him happy and acting accordingly, even if he isn’t totally aware of just how much it means to others. I think that after Jade escapes the classmate-zone and eventually joins his inner circle, these sort of kind, thoughtless little gestures will become far more commonplace. Eventually, this leads to Jade having an awful, terrifying moment of oh.
Up until this point, I believe that Jade’s pursuit of the other boy comes from a place of mild curiosity. He seeks entertainment and stimulation, but not to the point of wanting to form a concrete bond in which there’s no benefit to be gained. His feelings will creep up on him once he realizes that Silver actually considers him a friend after all those interactions that he really only started for fun. The thought of serious commitment is both exciting and new, albeit slightly horrifying, which only piques his interest all the more. As with all unfamiliar situations, however, he will have to wait and see before he delivers his final verdict.
Unfortunately for Jade, it’s quite hard not to be drawn to Silver. At some point in time, they decide to make use of his new rope and go hiking together; Silver, being the training-junkie and mushroom risotto-addict he is, will hardly need any convincing to join. Being alone together will do Jade well to realize what exactly his classmate is to him. (Hint: he’s definitely more than a friend.) This soon becomes a regular bonding experience for the both of them.
I also think that these two will enjoy simply basking in each other’s company doing ordinary, everyday tasks. Neither of them are particularly high-maintenance people; just the thought that the other is there with them as they eat or study is more than enough. Skin-ship likely won’t be a huge priority, either—even when they finally start dating, their domestic bliss is quite fulfilling in and of itself... though Silver still has to be caught up to speed, of course.
Honestly, I can’t imagine Silver recognizing Jade’s crush on him without some sort of outside catalyst. Whether that be Lilia making a particularly explicit innuendo, or Sebek getting fed up with the one-sided pining and telling him outright, someone close to him will have to spell it out for the poor boy, word for word. Then, at long last, comes the time for Silver to do his own internal reflection. He needs to understand how his feelings for Jade are fundamentally different from his feelings for others. However, once this agonizing period is over, there will be nothing but smooth seas for the duo.
Silver has always been shown to be quite a straightforward person in game. Thus, he confronts Jade head-on about their... situation. Getting over the initial awkwardness and embarrassment will be the hardest part to work through, but thankfully, both are mature enough to manage.
—The story of NRC’s expressionless boyfriends spreads like wildfire from there.
Once in a committed relationship, both will be fiercely protective of each other. While it isn’t totally obvious at first, especially not with their naturally impassive demeanors, if anyone gets too close, the barriers will be drawn in an instant. This mostly occurs on Jade’s part—he truly does live up to his last name, “Leech,” with the way he’s always by Silver’s side—but Silver never moves to discourage this behavior or hide the nature of their bond.
All in all, I think that they will make a rather unproblematic couple. Perhaps one may be a little too yandere at times and the other a bit too stiff, but it’s nothing they can’t handle. Their friends are actually pleasantly surprised at how well they work together. Though their intimacy may or may not ramp up behind closed doors, in public, they’re as polite as always. Azul and Floyd even slip Silver a few discounts for Mostro Lounge on the weekends, and Lilia and Malleus have a special bed reserved for Jade whenever he has to carry their sleeping son home.
...And that’s all I have for now.
As always, sorry this got so long! This was my first attempt at answering an ask like this and I just have a lot of feelings about these characters, okay? I feel like I sort of dove too far into analyzing their every interaction here and started writing a 10k slow-burn fanfic... oh well. If this doesn’t satisfy your craving for some lovely JadeSil headcanons, just ask for more and I’ll be happy to provide!
Side note: Be sure to check out translations of Silver’s SR Gala Couture Story...! As someone who’s already played through the IF Fairy Gala event and his new personal story thrice over, let me tell you that it’s pure bliss :)
Hello! I had asked for your JadeSil headcanons and I really liked your point of view, I think it matches their canon personalities a lot! Jade taking an interest in Silver until Jade sees him as more than a friend and Silver not realizing Jade's true feelings until someone tells him. Well, I'm still hungry for more JadeSil headcanons, it's a ship that I love because they're two of my fave characters and their dynamic seems interesting and fun to explore. So can I ask for some more headcanons please?
Of course! I'm so happy you enjoyed my previous headcanons! Jade and Silver are some of my favorite characters as well, especially Silver... if my blog hasn’t already made that abundantly clear, haha...
Alright, so. I think that the two of them get pretty serious as a couple rather quickly. This means that showing each other their respective childhood homes and meeting their families occurs early on. Luckily, with the portal magic they have, they’re able to take these little trips over one of NRC’s long weekends. At first, Jade is a bit nervous to have Silver visit the Coral Sea, as that requires him revealing his true form—but to his infinite relief, his boyfriend seems awfully calm about the entire thing. In all actuality, Silver is quite moved by this show of trust and vulnerability, and assures Jade that he’s beautiful no matter what form he takes. Meeting Jade’s parents goes over just as smoothly—though they’re somewhat distant and seem apprehensive about what Silver hopes to gain from their relationship, with his natural charm and Floyd’s support, it remains a polite, surface-level affair and no issues are raised.
Having a formal get together with Silver’s family, on the other hand, is pure insanity. During their trip to Briar Valley, they aren’t allowed a single moment of peace. Somehow, it has become Lilia and Malleus’ personal mission to tell Jade every single embarrassing detail about Silver’s childhood that they can think of, which he enjoys immensely. Meanwhile, Sebek is convinced that Jade is only there to steal all of Malleus’ secrets for future leverage, and follows them around everywhere. This annoys Silver to no end—and it only gets worse. Much to his absolute horror, Lilia insists on cooking dinner for the five of them, and even Malleus is powerless to stop him. Thankfully, Jade has an impenetrable poker face and even manages a bit of practiced flattery; by the end of the night, he’s won the Diasomnia gang over completely (except Sebek, but there’s a grudging acknowledgment there). Silver later takes him out on another dinner date to apologize for the damage done to his digestive system.
Speaking of which, I think that their dates are pretty lowkey. In addition to keeping each other company during meals, studying, work, etc. and hiking together, they will do things like watching the sunset/sunrise, strolling through the garden, and stargazing. On more than one occasion, Silver tries to teach Jade how to ride a horse, while Jade enlists his help with tending to his mushroom terrarium. And, very rarely, Jade will find his boyfriend napping in some secluded location and join him in resting. When Silver wakes up, he’ll smile and nestle closer, admiring the rare sight of Jade without any of his guards up.
Okay, switching gears now... Like I stated in my other post, I think that Jade and Silver would be relatively unproblematic together. However, this doesn’t mean that there’s no fights between them whatsoever. I believe that their rare conflicts would center around the impact of their jobs on their relationship—specifically as it pertains to Silver and Malleus. Guarding someone takes up quite a lot of time and Jade, being slightly possessive, can sometimes feel neglected in the face of his boyfriend’s sense of duty, especially when there’s another man involved. Though I don’t think Silver would ever cancel on plans for work, it’s the constant need to reject Jade’s proposed dates that irks him so, especially with another man involved. And Silver’s not without his grievances either: catching wind of his boyfriend’s secretive business ventures from absolute strangers often leaves him feeling hurt and upset at the other. In order to resolve these problems, the two of them must take the time to sit down and explicitly communicate with each other.
First of all, to address Jade’s jealousy, Silver has to recognize how it appears that he’s been prioritizing Malleus over him. Luckily, once he does, there’s a simple enough fix—with the help of Lilia and Malleus, who readily agree with his decisions, they negotiate a work schedule for him that accommodates more of his social life; in turn, Jade promises to be more patient and understanding in the future. However, I believe that Silver’s problems with Jade’s work would still remain a point of contention for a little while longer. While Jade’s secrecy comes from a place of wanting to protect his boyfriend from the darker aspects of his job—in which clients often get violent and take whatever means necessary to exact revenge—rather than some manipulative ploy, Silver certainly doesn’t see it that way. Because Jade won’t display his emotions, he can’t comprehend just how afraid the boy is to lose him over the less savory side of his personality... something that Jade struggles to admit even to himself. It takes a bit of waiting for Jade to gather the courage to explain to Silver the true motives behind his actions, and a bit more for Silver to come to terms with this is a profession he isn’t willing to give up. In the end, they must reach a mutual understanding of how Jade will keep his relationship and work life separate while Silver won’t interfere so long as he isn’t doing anything blatantly illegal or hurting himself.
Traveling in the same vein of thought about how everything isn’t always sunshine and rainbows... I think that the two of them have somewhat warped or unconventional views on relationships. In the game, Jade and Floyd have hinted at coming from a family involved in some sort of shady activity... which has lead to the popular theory that their parents are fish mafioso. This doesn’t necessarily indicate that they make an unhealthy pairing, per se, but I think it’s safe to assume that such a background does have some sort of noticeable effect on their bond; perhaps it manifests itself in an extreme level of overprotectiveness of each other, or perhaps they hardly interact at all. Personally, I can see it going either way—and perhaps even both. On the other hand, Silver has no basis for what a romantic relationship should look like whatsoever, as he’s never had anyone to show him such. This means that he isn’t aware of how expressive he should be and what boundaries need to be drawn. In a stroke of good fortune, however, neither are inherently bad people, so all it takes is a bit more of an effort to maintain a happy medium, along with a bit of input from some willing friends.
Alright, now onto some AU territory...! I don't know if it's just me, but I think that this pairing would work so well in a historical setting. Jade could be one of Prince Rielle’s advisors (along with Azul) whose work includes dealing with some of the more... questionable matters for the royal family, while Silver is, of course, one of Prince Malleus’ most trusted knights. They meet when the two heirs decide to meet up one day to discuss an alliance between their respective countries. As in canon, Jade finds Silver amusing at first and soon, they’re somehow always bumping into each other inside and outside of court. However, as negotiations unexpectedly fall through, they quickly find themselves on opposite sides of the battlefield...
I also think that if placed in a modern-day college AU, Jade would fit perfectly as a TA, a position he earned thanks to his outstanding grades and performance in class from the previous year. On the first day of the course, the student sleeping smack dab in the middle of the front row immediately catches his eye. He recognizes him as Silver, their college’s infamously unintentional problem child. Once realizing that the boy is quickly falling behind, courtesy of his unfortunate medical condition, he offers to tutor him on the side—this soon transforms into regular old coffee shop dates where studying is completely forgotten...
And, because I’m a total sucker for stories with darker themes and content, here’s a cliche zombie apocalypse AU for you: Prior to the outbreak of the virus, Jade worked as a renowned pharmacist for a major pharmaceutical company, while Silver was employed at a local security firm. However, after one of Jade’s former coworkers fucks things up royally and their city is thrown into utter chaos, the two crash into each other while on the run. Jade is heading for his company’s southern headquarters—where zombies still haven’t completely overrun things, as heat speeds up their decay—in order to aid them in the search for a cure; Silver, meanwhile, is heading for his family, who had been vacationing in the same general area. Since their interests align, the two decide to pair up and fight against the rapidly mounting odds, during which they discover that they can really only trust each other...
...Okay, and I’ll stop things here before I start taking on more fanfic projects than I already have. If anyone wants to actually write something based on these little tidbits, please send me a link! I need to quench my thirst for JadeSil, as the brainrot never ends...
Side note: I wasn’t sure how to insert this anywhere in my headcanons, but I find it so cute that both of them have jewelry-related names.
This event needs more mushrooms…