Dex and Marella

Dex and Marella, or Darella, is the romantic/friendship pairing of Dexter Dizznee and Marella Redek.

Dex doesn't really show any interest in Marella. Marella says that Dex is cute, but doesn't show much further interest in him.

Other Names

 * Darella (D/ex and M/arella)
 * Mex (M/arella and D/ex)
 * Max (Ma/rella and De/x)
 * Della (D/ex and Mar/ella)

Keeper of the Lost Cities Book 1

 * When Sophie tells Marella about Dex, she says that he's kind of cute.
 * Dex and Marella often sit at the same table during lunch.

Similarities:

 * They are both elves
 * They are both level 3 at Foxfire
 * They are both friends of Sophie
 * They both can hold grudges for a long time
 * They both have problems with their family that could cause other to tease them (Dex's parents are a Bad Match, Marella's mom has brain damage)
 * They both like collecting Prattles Pins

Differences:

 * Dex has periwinkle eyes, while Marella's eyes are a different color
 * Marella has a crush on Fitz Vacker, while Dex strongly dislikes him (for the first three books)
 * Dex is a Technopath, while Marella is yet to manifest
 * Dex has strawberry blonde hair, while Marella's hair is brown