I didn't expect my party to match Mudlump with the Yarnspinner whilst also being furious with Pollenella
I introduced the party to Mudlump first - where he was rather upset about the fact he'd lost his Queen Bee. I know one of my players is very much a nature buff, and so knew introducing Pollenella through this way would sway her opinion.
Upon meeting Amidor and Pollenella, they immediately challenged them on the likelihood of their relationship working out. After all, a Dandelion doesn't stay a flower forever, and a Queen Bee needs Royal Jelly. They were pretty upset with the likely death of the bee colony that Pollenella was going to cause by neglecting her people, but ultimately there was no arguing. The "magic" element didn't really suffice, but excused most of it to the point that their love was barely accepted
Amidor and Pollenella then retreated upon Mudlumps return. After a lengthy discussion about what love is, Mudlump realised he'd need a "big woman". Obviously this was setting up their efforts to find another Cyclops or a Giant or something - one of the players even has shrinking/growing candies from Nightshade.
Yet something switched when he said, "Mudlump no care if big lady have... two eyes like you... Or one eye like me..."
Because one of the party paused, looked over and asked, "What about eight eyes?"
Another turned, smiled and before Mudlump could even question, continued with, "And eight legs..."
Mudlump was a bit thrown by the suggestion of loving a big spider. But she's great with kids, loves reading and has some complaintary features (namely, a big butt). Realising that a Dandelion could love a bee, Mudlump considered the chance to love a big spider.
He was given some tips - to listen to her, be kind. Show off his beekeeping uniform, since some women love a man in uniform, and to show he has a stable job in meadmaking.
So, off he goes to try to impress the Yarnspinner...