I love when (fan)fiction does this thing when a non-magic character first hooks up with a magic character and they kinda expect all this weird kinky magic stuff to happen and they're equal amounts nervous and excited.
And then it just doesn't. Oh sure, there is magic in bed, actual magic, but its the most mundane and unsexy quality of life type of magic ever.
Examples, MCU edition:
Doctor Stephen Strange, world renowned surgeon turned world renowned sorcerer: uses just enough magic to steady his shaking hands so he can feel more confident about touching back.
Wong, the Sorcerer Supreme, highest ranking person in the entire magic society: summons any kind of required supplies with the same casual countenance as if it was a sleight of hand card production trick instead of actual magic.
Wanda Maximoff, fearsome Scarlett Witch, master of the most volitile Chaos Magic: uses telekinesis to pick up the pillow that fell to the floor during the initial shuffle to make herself more comfortable.
Loki Laufeyson, God of Mischief, shapeshifter, alive long enough to have tried everything the Nine Realms have to offer (and some things they don't): only uses his magic to clean up after. Because he's Royalty and cleaning is Beneath Him.
They all know the weird kinky magic stuff is something that has to be properly negotiated first. So non-magic character better be ready for next time---
Passive Aggressive Stephen Strange. 😏 He will never rest until he knows what Wong is writing abour him!!!
Strange's pettiness knows no bounds. Lmao
But it's a big moment for him to openly call Wong his friend.
All good material found in this Iconic book.
If Strange's writing were this good in the films, he'd feel more like a real char. and closer to Dr. Strange - instead of Sociopathic Tony-Stark-At-Home. Lmao
Silly lil Fall Sunrise Stephen and Wong doodle because we only get ONE image of them together and I'm rolling with it. Will def draw more of them soon!!! Your honor, they're in love.
I see your "Visitors to the Sanctum flirt with Doctor Strange, because despite the magic weirdness aura he's kinda hot (or maybe because of it..?)"
But let me raise you: "Visitors to the Sanctum flirting with Wong, because he is competent and confident and hot, all while somehow completely bypassing the magic weirdness aura."
Just. People stopping by to get Stephen's help for some magic thing and they all take a moment to flirt with Wong while they're there. And Stephen is so utterly confused.
(Wong will handle the flirting with his ususal deadpan, and it'll never be revealed if it goes over his head because of a remainder of a language barrier or if he just chooses not to engage with that behaviour.)
Now imagine all the ships for Stephen-- They come to visit him, but end up in this really easy flirty conversation with Wong and Stephen secretly goes insane. And Wong obviously knows about Stephen's crush, after all the man has eyes and actual social competence. And then, one day, Wong flirts back. Stephen is traumatised. The object of Stephen's affection is traumatised. The most stoic person they both know giving a genuine smile, flirting back and accentuating it with a wink???
Stephen confesses the same day.
Wong, later: "Oh thank the Vishanti, I wasn't sure if I would have had the mental fortitude to endure any more atrocious pickup lines."
(Bonus if the ship is WongStrange and Stephen realises he is just one of Wong's many apparent admirers and works up the courage to say something before it's too late.)
The traditional family as it should be: two married sorcerers, a runaway girl, an arachnid boy, the martial arts expert guy, his best friend and his distant sister, and their favorite kid: the cloak.