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Ramsey won't admit Dayr is his protector because he feels like he's HERS. In truth, they care for each other equally- their competitive nature just gets in the way. He does love getting Day in trouble with their mom frequently though. Since he usually enjoys getting his chores done to feel accomplished, it's easy to throw Dayr under the bus when she doesn't do hers. Though, If he's feeling especially sweet he'll just do her chores for her. This doesn't go unnoticed and Day will always repay him with something to eat or drink most likely. They love teasing each other and are pretty good about not taking things too far into actual fights. When they do argue, it's loud. Spats usually end with Ramsey leaving Dayr alone to cool off, she's the spicier of the two.
Dayr is best friends with her brother Ramsey. She loves him incredibly and shows this through rough housing and beer sharing. They're quite competitive and she prides herself on being able to steal the attention of the ladies Ramsey gathers when he sings. She can be harsh with him, but it's only because she expects the best from him, and wants the best for him as well. When they were young, Ramsey was bullied for his peculiar ears. Dayr defended him, mercilessly. This would sometimes cause more bullying because Ramsey was being defended by someone younger than him, but she never realised that. The last thing Dayr wants is Ramsey hurt.
Ramsey wasn't sure what to make of Alec when they first met, but soon warmed up to him and found he related to him. Ram never knew another with long ears, for one, and they could both appreciate having Dayr as a sort of personal guard. Even though Ramsey knows his sister is tough as nails, it's nice to rough house with someone he isn't afraid of hurting, since he knows Alec can handle the Ram.
One of Ramsey's favourite activities is going to the market with his dad, Darby, to collect and trade produce with other gardeners. They make quite the pair with Ramsey being almost a foot taller than him. He also helps out his father with the heavy work in the garden as Darby ages. Ramsey connected to Darby when he was young because of their shared trait of blue eyes- having black hair in a family of redheads lead to a lot of rumours about being an illegitimate child or adopted, especially since his sister and mother have green eyes. So Darby's cornflower blue eyes became a comfort for him.
NOTE: Ramsey is in fact adopted but doesn't find out until he is older.
Corey may be strict but she has to try pretty hard to find errors in Ramsey's ways to call him out on. It makes her very proud knowing she's raised him to be a fine responsible man. This doesn't mean she tells him that though. She's a proud creature that must remain stoic and cool at all times. Affection is shown through solid pats on the back and a rare half-smile. Sometimes even a "Good job, kid." here and there. If Ramsey knew how much he made her heart swell with pride she'd feel like he thought her weak. Her insecurities about being strong make her blind to how sensitive to emotions Ram is.