speaking as an abuse survivor and a people pleaser, part of the wonder of having a villain F/O is having:
đź–¤ someone who is unhappy that you can actually please
đź–¤ someone whose temper your pacification can actually soothe
đź–¤ someone who is manipulating you but into doing things that you actually want to do
đź–¤ someone who is protective of you that you actually want to be protected by

