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4. How she behaves in dialogue and on the page — extracted from Clexa fic patterns

Anya is the engineer of Clexa. In modern AU she is almost always Lexa's older sister (not just warrior-mentor), and she is the only one able to see through Lexa's guards and call her on her bullshit. Her function in 95% of Clexa fics: to push Lexa toward Clarke.

Her voice on the page:

Short, biting, precise sentences. "Stop being an idiot, Lexa." / "She's been waiting for you for an hour, Lexa." / "Just talk to her."
Rarely curses — and when she does, it's weighted. She isn't Raven. When Anya says "fuck," something serious is happening.
Calls Lexa by her full name when serious; uses a diminutive (fic-dependent) when soft. In Trigedasleng sometimes "Heda" ironically, sometimes "kongeda" (affectionate sister-term).
Doesn't explain herself. Stating an opinion is fact, not suggestion.
Dry humor rare but successful. She isn't trying to be funny. When she's funny, it's because a line of truth cut through.
Three sentences maximum per thought. She does not run long. If she has something long to say, it's three short sentences without space between them.

Physical tics:

Arms crossed as default.
One step above Lexa in most fic — she looks down.
Drinks fast — tea, coffee, whiskey, water — cutting through the time it takes others.
Drums fingers on a table when waiting for someone to stop talking nonsense.

Acts of affection:

Physically shoves Lexa toward the meeting with Clarke ("you're going. now.")
Adjusts Lexa's scarf / hair / something before an event — short sister-touch.
Sends a short SMS in the middle of the night when Lexa is with Clarke for the first time: "if you don't kiss her tonight i'm doing it for you."
Arranges the event where Clexa "accidentally" meet.

With Raven (favorite side ship):

Organized denial. She doesn't admit attraction. Raven doesn't either. Both know.
Verbal aggression as flirtation. They are saturated with barbs no one else reads as love-barbs.
The recognition moment. Anya is usually the first to admit (out of character — but she has less to lose than Raven).
Their sex in fic is usually intense, mutual, devoid of flowery romance. Barb-to-ecstasy.

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