Aleph (ox-man) and Tetora (tiger-man) are two of my favorite OCs to pair up, since they're not exactly compatible, according to the Chinese zodiac.
I think that makes an over-generalization, though:
“So, living with Tetora…” Nora’s gaze drifted to Aleph. “What’s his worst bad habit?”
“Nora!” I gasped, almost swallowing the candy outright.
“What? We have to pass the time somehow!”
“You can’t just gossip and dig up dirt on him the moment his back is turned!”
“It’s exactly the best time!”
“That is a troublesome question to answer…” Aleph frowned. “There are so many bad habits to choose from, yet I don’t know where to start.”
My incredulous eyes shifted to Aleph, and I saw him suppressing a grin. He winked at me and continued. “Perhaps it is that he is forever making a mess, yet he turns a blind eye to it when I tell him it is time to clean. Or that he acts before he thinks. He yells when he speaks for no reason. He argues with his students long after they have proved him wrong just for the thrill of it.”
Nora cackled in sheer delight, and I soon found myself smiling as Aleph continued down the list of Tetora’s shortcomings. It was the typical banter I so desperately needed.
“You two get along, don’t you?” I snuggled up in my bedroll, suppressing a sniffle. “I’m glad you have each other. This world seems tough to deal with if you’re all alone.”
“...I believe no truer words have ever been spoken,” Aleph agreed softly.
