Law and Order: SVU Imagines and Preferences

How they react to the silent treatment

Rafael Barba:
Rafael hates the silent treatment, and you know it. After a heated argument about his work-life balance, you decide to give him the cold shoulder. He spends the day trying to make things right, sending you texts, and even leaving your favorite coffee on the kitchen counter. When he gets home, you're still ignoring him, quietly working on your laptop. Finally, he sighs and stands in front of you. "You can't ignore me forever, cariño," he says softly, his eyes pleading. "I'm sorry. Let's talk this out." His sincere apology and the nickname he knows you love make your resolve falter, and you finally look up, the anger starting to melt away. 

Sonny Carisi:
Sonny's upbeat personality makes your silent treatment especially noticeable. After an argument about his overprotectiveness, you decide to stay silent, hoping he gets the hint. He notices right away and tries to make you laugh, telling you silly stories from work, but you remain stone-faced. "Alright, I get it," he finally says, his voice tinged with worry. "But you know I only act that way because I care about you, right?" His sincere eyes meet yours, and the tension between you softens. You can't help but crack a smile, and he breathes a sigh of relief. "There's that smile I love."

Olivia Benson:
Olivia's patience is legendary, but your silent treatment is testing it. After a disagreement over her bringing work stress home, you decide to give her the cold shoulder. Olivia tries to engage you in conversation, asking about your day, but you give her nothing. Hours pass, and finally, she sits beside you on the couch, her expression softening. "I know you're upset," she says gently. "But shutting me out isn't going to help either of us. We're a team, and we need to communicate." Her calm, understanding approach makes you realize how much she values your relationship, and you slowly open up to her, the tension easing away.

Amanda Rollins:
Amanda is stubborn, so when you give her the silent treatment, she responds in kind at first. The two of you are locked in a cold war after an argument about her taking on too much at work. The silence is deafening, and even Jessie's giggles in the background can't break the tension. Finally, Amanda cracks, throwing her hands up in frustration. "This is ridiculous! We're supposed to be partners, not enemies," she says, her voice a mix of frustration and vulnerability. "I hate fighting with you." Her admission softens you, and you finally break your silence, reaching out to hold her hand. The warmth of her touch quickly reminds you why you love her.

Elliot Stabler:
Elliot is the type to notice immediately when you're giving him the silent treatment, and it frustrates him. He paces around the apartment, glancing over at you every few minutes, trying to get a reaction. "You're really not gonna talk to me?" he finally says, his voice a mix of irritation and concern. When you continue ignoring him, he softens, walking over and sitting beside you. "Come on, talk to me. I hate it when we're like this." He'll wait patiently, knowing you need time, but his worry and need to fix things are written all over his face.

John Munch:
John is surprisingly nonchalant about the silent treatment at first, his dry sense of humor kicking in as he tries to make light of the situation. "So, this is how it's going to be, huh? I've interrogated suspects with more to say," he quips, hoping for a smile. When you don't budge, he gets more serious, sitting down across from you and taking off his glasses. "Alright, I get it. You're mad. But can we talk about this? I can't stand this cold war we've got going on." He's genuinely concerned, his usual sarcasm giving way to earnestness as he tries to bridge the gap.

Fin Tutuola:
Fin knows when to give you space, so he doesn't push you to talk right away. Instead, he keeps himself busy, giving you the room you need but staying close by, his presence reassuring. "I know you're mad," he says quietly from the other side of the room, his voice calm. "But when you're ready, I'm here." He doesn't try to force a conversation, respecting your need to process whatever has upset you, but he stays attentive, ready to listen the moment you're willing to break the silence.

Nick Amaro:
Nick gets anxious when he realizes you're giving him the silent treatment, his mind racing through everything he might have done wrong. He approaches you cautiously, sitting down nearby and trying to catch your eye. "Hey, can we talk about this? I don't want to fight," he says, his tone gentle but edged with worry. When you remain silent, he sighs, running a hand through his hair. "Look, I'm sorry for whatever I did. Can we just figure this out together?" He hates the distance between you and is eager to make things right, needing the reassurance that you're okay.