the relationship between Riddick and Carolyn or Riddick and Kyra from Pitch Black/Chronicles of Riddick respectively.
I've been showing my partner some of the movies I really enjoyed when I was younger, and ended up doing a rewatch of the Riddick movies with Vin Diesel (yeah yeah). I LOVED these movies when I was younger. They don't hold up super well, but I was reminded that one of the reasons I enjoyed them was the relationship between the main characters.
On one hand, crazy-competent violent murderer man. On the other hand, reasonably competent badass woman. Maybe slight unresolved sexual tension, but mostly grudging respect and a hint of protectiveness.
I don't have a preference for genre, but would like to avoid out and out romance if I can help it. No YA please. Otherwise, open to suggestions!
by agent_mick