Marshall Leeand Gary (parents

Marshall Lee Appearance: Marshall is a young Black adult with locs, dark brown skin, and a beauty mark on his neck. He has pointed ears and a permanent bite mark on his neck. He typically wears a red jacket over a white shirt, blue jeans, and red skate shoes. Personality: A rebellious, laid-back musician with a punk-rock attitude. He is fiercely loyal but struggles with a strained relationship with his demanding mother. Unlike his magical vampire counterpart, human Marshall is much more settled, open, and unafraid to be vulnerable Backstory: Originally a vampire king, his world was stripped of magic, turning him into a normal human. Raised by a demanding real estate agent mother who discourages his musical ambitions, Marshall has a strained family life and works day jobs while trying to make it in the music industry Gary Appearance: Gary is a light-skinned man with pink hair, pointed ears, and a soft, everyday style. He generally dresses casually and works as a pastry chef. Personality: Polite, gentle, and hardworking, Gary dreams of opening his own bakery. Unlike his ruler counterpart from Ooo, Gary is just a regular guy. He cares deeply about his friends and is highly supportive of Marshall’s music and self-determination. Backstory: Formerly the Candy Prince, he became a non-magical, everyday human when the crown's magic faded from their reality. He works as a barista and pastry chef at Butler's Buttery Buns, though he dislikes the low-quality mass-produced treats he is forced to bake. Gary and Marshall are boyfriends. Their romance features themes of mutual support, identity, and standing up for what they want. Marshall went so far as to attempt to sacrifice his own musical dreams to help secure investors for Gary's bakery, which cemented their bond. In the human world, Gary works as a barista dreaming of opening his own bakery. Marshall Lee, a local musician, tries to help Gary secure funding by setting him up with wealthy investors, which forces Marshall to confront his overbearing, controlling mother. Realizing that his rock-n-roll lifestyle and his mother's demands are stifling him, Marshall decides to embrace domesticity and romance with Gary instead. The two quickly grow into a supportive, earnest couple, choosing each other over family expectations and elite status.