Gladiolus:
– While some of his mannerisms and ways of dealing with conflict can be rather coarse, heās always ready to come to his s/oās aid. The first time she opens up to him about her sexuality in full, he understands why she was so hesitant to tell him (the nerve of someone, to look her in the eye and say something so callous without a second thought as āso youāre just straight, right?ā or āso youāre just confusedā sets his blood ablaze)
– Heās not averse to making himself out to be more intimidating if it means his s/o will be more comfortable when out and about. He canāt start fights (the Shield to a Lucis Caelum, brawling in the streets and raising his hand against the people of Insomnia. The scandal would see him exiled), but that doesnāt stop him from glowering at once of her old acquaintances – the same woman sheād admitted had called her a myriad of insulting names – until they take their leave. Heās a Shield, a protector to the Crown and its people, and heād gladly put himself on the line to ensure no one would ever belittle his love again
Ignis:
– Not one for physicality, heās more the sort to be viewed a little sideways when a small gaggle of employees are all fired in quick succession. With a cutthroat way of conducting business, he understands the importance of clear communication. With a heart full of love for his s/o, he understands the importance of compassion. He will never stand for the slander some deem appropriate to heap on her name
– Heās heard a lot of insinuation about himself over his years working in the Citadel, how heās a perfect fit for his job (too perfect, some of theĀ āGuard like to say, you think heās impotent?) with much of it being said well within his range of hearing. He knows how it stings to be faced with unwarranted cruelty and seeks to shelter his s/o from further harm
Noctis:
– Heās heard it all, seen it all, and is beyond done with the ignorance of the masses. He loves his s/o, her very existence helps him get through the day, and is dedicated to her fully. He canāt stand the knowledge that some people think that itās their right to antagonize her and spit insults at her back for an aspect of herself she should be able to feel happy and confident about
– With great power comes great responsibility. It means biting his tongue in public and turning that anger at the media into love fer his s/o and her continued courage. He makes his love for her known in soft embraces and private smiles. He knows that sheās perfect the way she is
Prompto:
– As Noctisās best friend, heās used to hearing unsavory opinions of himself. They still hurt a little, but heās grown used to them. What he wonāt stand for, no matter the occasion, is when someone speaks badly of his s/o. He may not be as powerful as Noctis and Ignis, or built like a brick wall the same as Gladio but heās an adult in his own right and can kick ass in his own way without excessive muscles or political power (and itās in how he smiles a terrible grin, full of malice and ferocity heād picked up over the years, daring them to say it again with him around)
– He knows full well his s/o can handle herself. Sheās no pushover, not even in the least, and itās her business if she wants him to step in and handle something thatās hers alone. He respects that, but it still angers him when someone thinks it fit to give her trouble for being so wonderful as to be herself. Being bisexual doesnāt make her any less of a perfect being, doesnāt make her greedy, or promiscuous. Itās what allows her to love him the same as he loves her, wholly and without restraint