SAVAGE GOOD BOY

and when the city's underwater, i will wine and dine you in the hollows on a surplus of freeze-dried food. —avi geller-cho, 19930111, voice actor, podcaster.

[vvillcwtree]

𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 @avigellar

poe enjoyed the few days off he got during the school year, they weren't that common. spending a day with his husband this early in the semester was always nice. but whenever the school year started it meant that poe was usually out of the house until at least five or six pm if not nine on the nights when he had a late class. which meant that he couldn't really cook as much as he wanted to.

avi had volunteered to cook more often but he also wanted to know how to cook more korean dishes. so since poe had some free time today he'd agreed to teach his husband how to make haemul jjampong. gathering the ingredients had been an interesting experience due to avi constantly remarking about how expensive the produce was. poe had just laughed at his husband's incredulity as the prices weren't that surprising for him.

"we're going to pre-heat the wok until it smokes a little bit." poe explained as he put the correct utensil on the stove turning one of the burners on a low heat. "as soon as it heats up pull it off the heat for a second so we can add the oil, chili flakes, garlic, ginger and green onion." he said making sure they had all their ingredients ready as he spoke.

"careful with the chili flakes when you add them, we want it to be spicy jjampong not inedible jjampong" poe added teasingly. he knew very well that his husband was a good cook but he couldn't help the urge to poke just a little bit fun at him.

[avigellar]

avi still isn't used to this new schedule of his. working largely from home in a completely foreign country has been strange, per say, but not necessarily in a bad way. it's just... different. back in america, he got out of the house more. he attended conventions to meet fans of his work, he recorded vocals in various studios, he had meetings with his agent about new projects—he was always doing something. he's a new yorker, after all. fast-paced is his style, and he lived for the hustle of it all, too.

here in korea, basically all of his work operates out of his home, and though it's a beautiful home, he sometimes get tired of being there. whenever poe's around, it's easier for him to appreciate their new environment more, but as he's often alone, he finds himself restless. going on morning jogs and visiting local cafés scratch the itch a little bit, but ultimately, he's still adjusting to slowing down a little. it's not easy, but it also isn't impossible. he just hopes he acclimates sooner rather than later.

today's a good day, though. he loves whenever he can spend one-on-one time with his husband. the quality time is important to him, and the fact that they're cooking together makes it all the more special. the two of them have always had a good time in the kitchen. gazing up at poe, he listens to him speak and nods along; overseeing the mis en place arranged before them. "all this sounds great!" he notes, then glares at his sweetheart's quip, playfully rolling his eyes.

"watch it, you..." with that, he motions his hand over to place on poe's hip; giving it a firm squeeze. "you look so good right now... i'm trying really hard not to get distracted during this, but know that, if i fuck up, it's your fault. you're pullin' all my attention away." his pining for physical affection is a loud and clear indicator of his recent loneliness. he'll admit to that. somehow, it was easier whenever they were both extremely busy. he had more shit going on and wasn't just... home.

turning his head, he notices that the wok starts to smoke, and as instructed, he motions to follow the next steps; doing so carefully to ensure that they're done with intent and ease. the sizzle of everything is like music to his hears, and the scent of it makes his stomach roar with hunger.

"fuck. the food's so good here. it's weird that i'd never really had a ton of korean food before. if it were up to me, this would be everywhere." grinning, he turns toward his husband; gesturing his head toward the food, but keeping his eyes locked on him. "what's next? i'm getting impatient."

[avigellar]

fiiiinally freeing up some time to work on more of my muse intros—phew! hey, everyone—it's just me, ryan (h/h, 25+) back with an intro for another favorite of mine: avi gellar-cho! he's a muse i've picked up, dusted off, and reworked for this space, and i'm actually really stoked to dive into him. in my opinion, he's really cool. he's a voice actor and now podcast host whose based in korea solely because of his husband—it's complicated, but he's really happy!—and though it's taking him some getting used to, he's stoked to learn more about his husband's culture/home!

1.

avi gellar was born and raised in new york city. his parents operate a kosher bakery that's well-loved in their neck of the woods, and he grew up learning all of the family recipes. while it was never exactly a passion of his, he understood why his mom and pop loved to bake so much. he can taste the love in everything they prepare, and although he's over thirty now, he still feels their love, and they definitely still view him as their blue-eyed baby boy.

as a kid, he learned that he did extremely good impressions of his favorite cartoon characters, a skill that he spent far too much time honing, but it kept him out of trouble, so his parents didn't think much of it. that, and he often made them laugh with his impersonations, so they weren't complaining much either. they thought he was quite the character, and so did his peers at school, who revered him as something of a class clown. he dodged bullying by making everyone laugh instead.

it was a fluke chance, but when his dad saw a listing for an open call looking for voice talent for a new series to be launched on a kid's tv network, he told avi about it and avi auditioned, and out of hundred of others, he landed the leading role in the show—marking the start of his career. (side-note: canonically, i'm claiming that he was the og voice actor for aang of atla. why? because i can. 😆)

he's done tons of voice work over the years, and now, he hosts a podcast about voice work; one where he often has other voice actors from all over the world as guests to talk about their shared craft. as of now, he's living in south korea with his husband, who he met along the way after a previous engagement of his failed dramatically. it's daunting to be in a new place, especially one that's more socially conservative than new york, but he's excited to learn more.

2.

avi gellar is funny. that's something that everyone who meets him can say about him. even those who hate him can't deny that his quick wit and comedic timing aren't near-flawless. some say he could've genuinely gone into a career in comedy, but he refrained from that. he never wanted to be a comedian, and he doesn't like being in the spotlight that much. hiding behind animated characters is more his speed.

he's not only funny, but he's also a rock. he's solid. he works hard. he's someone who works within the realm of fantasy lands and animation, but in real life, he's got a practical edge about him that prevents his head from floating into the clouds too often. since he's been involved in the entertainment industry since childhood, he's got great business sense—typical capricorn sun—and makes strategic financial decisions. it's why his fortune from his youth is still supporting him. he's used it wisely.

avi is a work-horse. his willingness to work is immense, and he'll do all he can to ensure that he and his family are supported. he's not the type to sit idly by and hope other people make change in the world. no, he's someone who gets up and gets shit done. he can be a bit hard on those who don't choose to get up and do the work, but it's only because he genuinely doesn't understand that mindset.

want dad advice? avi's your man. he's still young, but there's a way about him that makes him feel genuinely wise beyond his years. that, and he's not afraid to be a critic; to be more stern with people he thinks can use a bit of a wake-up call. his paternal instincts are rather strong, to be honest, and so is his propensity toward using dad jokes.

3.

i'd love any and all plots for him, idk. i'm much easier to brainstorm with than lay out ideas, so let's work something out together! 🥰

[rob-pattinson]

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