make a little space, make a better place

Ryan Yao. 24 years old. social worker. certified dad friend. just working to make people's lives better.

[ryanyao]

TEXT || RYSSIE

Cassie: You're welcome! I don't think I've ever seen you with a red face but it's hard to imagine your face looking anything but lovable so...yeah. And really? I feel like my smile is so funny looking lol thank you. I'm honored to be among your favorites! I'll make sure not to do anything that makes me drop from your graces! And really, you think so? I'm really, really into Ping and it's hard to imagine he's ever as excited to see me as I am to see him but I want to believe you so I'll try! I really do insist though, please come by! Sorry in advance if I get a little wrapped up in the animals when you come by. Usually I end up ignoring people on accident in favor of the animals but I don't think I could ever ignore you so I don't think that'll be an issue but in case it is, sorry in advance! Also, I usually wear like... less flattering clothes there? Not that I ever look good, but I tend to wear clothes that I'd be okay getting ruined and my hair is back in a ponytail and just... yeah. I wanted to warn you about that.

Cassie: I shouldn't have sent that, I'm sorry! I don't know why I warned you about that as if you'd care about what I look like ever!

Ryan: Honestly, I don't think I've seen myself be that way much either. I'm usually better at taking compliments, but I'm glad you still would like my face regardless. Funny-looking? How do you mean? I feel like your smile really lights up a room, personally. I'm sure you won't. You being you is exactly why you're one of my favorite people. Please do try because I really do assure you that it's true. If it wasn't, I wouldn't be one to lie and say otherwise. Besides, I happen to know Ping pretty well and can say it with confidence. No need to apologize! Like I said, the animals are one draw for me, but the other really is just seeing you in your element, so it's not an issue at all if you do.

Ryan: Well, truthfully, I've never really thought you didn't look good. Even in these 'less flattering clothes', I don't believe that'd change. But, ultimately, there's no pressure at all and I'd hate for you to think you dressing differently would make me think any different of you, so don't worry about it.

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TEXT || RYSSIE

Cassie: Oh, good! I don't really like surprises but if it was a pleasant surprise, I hope it made you smile, I really like your smile. Really, I'm one of your favorite boys too? And awww, I'm so glad the feeling is mutual, with Ping haha because it'd be so sad if I was just way more into him than he was into me. Just let me know when you're free and I'll happily come over! I could even bring food, for Ping and for you if you wanted. And oh my gosh, yes, you can absolutely visit the shelter whenever you'd like. I'd recommend doing so when I'm working but really, it's open to the public and just the best place to be.

Ryan: Ah, in that case, I hope you like it in addition to the slightly red face I had reading that. It definitely made me smile. And considering how your smile happens to be one of my favorites as well, that's even more flattering, so thank you. Okay, no, not boys, but one of my favorite people, that's for certain. Of course not, I can assure you Ping is every bit as into you as you are him. Oh, wow, I don't want to impose on you or anything, but if you really insist, I'm sure neither of us are against that idea! I'll absolutely stop by. I'd really like to see all the animals and see you really in your element.

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TEXT || RYSSIE

Cassie: Of course you have been, I mean, if you want to be! Sorry, was that too much? I'm just really excited with all the animal births and I really do like talking to you but if that was weird, feel free to ignore it lol! Aww, I'm so sorry to hear Ping feels lonely! I know I'm no replacement for your friend but if Ping needs more visitors, you know I'll always be available. Oh wow, those names are so pretty! I think I like Meilin better just slightly but they're both nice. We still haven't decided so I'll officially write that on the list!

Ryan: No, no, not at all! Like I said, it was just a pleasant surprise. If anything, I'd actually echo that same sentiment back to you. I really like talking to you, too. Just between you and me, I'd argue he might even like you better than Li, so I'm sure he'd absolutely love to see you again. I would, too. I'm glad I could help then. I'd love to hear what it is when you do decide! I'd love to maybe meet them, too, if I can visit the shelter sometime soon.

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TEXT || RYSSIE

Cassie: Hi, Ryan! 😊 How have two of my favorite boys been lately? And yes, it's SO exciting! I get so overwhelmed every time one of my babies has babies but this is a little extra special, you know? I don't really know WHAT kind of names I'm looking for if I'm being honest so if you'd like to share your ideas, whether they're Chinese or not, I'd love to hear them!

Ryan: Oh, wow, I've been graced with that high of an honor? Ping is such a good little guy, so I'm not surprised there, but very much pleasantly surprised on my own behalf! We've both been pretty well, though I think Ping's been just a bit sad lately since he's already missing Li, who just moved out of my apartment and in with my sister instead. Okay! Hm, let's see... in going with a sort of nature-y theme, I'd suggest perhaps Meilin or Meiling? Meilin means beautiful forest, while Meiling means beautiful spirit.

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TEXT || RYSSIE

Cassie: I know I'm not supposed to have favorite animals at the shelter and technically I don't BUT my favorite doe Erica is a mother now and it's so exciting! She had three fawns about two weeks ago and sadly we still don't have names for them, so I thought it'd be fun to ask the Internet for suggestions! I'd love any help, especially because all of my name ideas are dumb. Thank you!

Ryan: Wow, that is exciting! I only wish I had some solid name ideas for you, though. Honestly, the only ones at the forefront of my mind are Chinese names, which I'm not sure is quite what you're looking for.

[ryanyao]

is there anyone you'd ask out if you had the chance?

I don't know that I'd want to spring that on her right at this moment, but... yeah, there is someone that comes to mind.

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text 💬 ronnie

Lonnie: Last night was interesting... I went to what I thought was a gym... turns out it was a gym themed bar. Thought I'd seen everything, but that was a first.

Ryan: A gym themed bar...? Yeah, that's certainly a new one. It didn't have actual exercise equipment available, did it? If someone gets really drunk and were to hurt themselves with said equipment, I see a lawsuit in this bar's future.

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charlie, cassie, stella, jane kensington, delia, holly

do the sexy love™ with: @cassieadale. Just basing it off who I feel closest to here.

sacrifice myself for: @charliefagin is a good friend and I think Ping would be very sad to lose Monk as a friend, too.

kick: @stargirlvasilovich. Just lightly. No harm done, right?

take to prom: @deliallyr seems right at home at a ball and I’m sure I’d have a wonderful night with her.

abandon in jurassic park: @janekensington, unfortunately. My hands are  a bit tied and only left with the not-so-great options now.

push off a bridge: Same goes for @hollyofhearts.

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mary kate, robbie, marco, camille, harper, blair

do the sexy love™ with: @camille-kluck. I was between her and Harper and don’t feel I could really go wrong either way, but I feel like the common ground is more there with Camille.

sacrifice myself for: @marykatehood. Very much a kindred spirit and the one I know best here.

kick: @marcoalandale.

take to prom: @harperofsherwood. I don’t know much about flowers, so I’d be game to be spend an evening with her and learn more.

abandon in jurassic park: @nottingblair seems tough so hopefully she’d be okay.

push off a bridge: @robbshood. Robbie seems forgiving, so keeping that in mind, hopefully he’d forgive me for hypothetically pushing him off a bridge.

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li, lonnie, jia, robbie, marco, mary kate

do the sexy love™ with: Well, considering half of these options are family or people I see as family, I only ever really had three options for this one, so... let’s go @marykatehood?

sacrifice myself for: Can I cheat? I’m going to cheat. @lishangjr @li-lonnie @jiachien

kick: @robbshood. I don’t have solid reasoning here, it was a toss-up which spots he and Marco got.

take to prom: @marcoalandale.

abandon in jurassic park: N/A.

push off a bridge: N/A.

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text 💬% jyan

Jia: Do you think it would ruin my street cred as a food critic if my viewers found out I... melted... an air fryer?

Ryan: I won't lie to you... yes, probably. You're family though, so your secret's safe with me, but I have to ask... how did this happen?

[ryanyao]

How do you feel about soft shell crabs?

I don’t usually eat crabs, but I mean, I’m usually not picky and I’ll try most things at least once, so... undecided, I suppose?

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How do you feel about Gigi?

Honestly, I’m not sure I have a solid opinion on @gigiphilip since I don’t know her very well? Obviously, there are surface level opinions I could have, but that’s it, really. I’m sure she’s great.

Ask my character “How do you feel about ______?”

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the last person you had a crush on

I wasn’t entirely sure if this question counts someone that I may currently have some type of feelings for or was very specific for the person I last had feelings for, so... I don’t know. But I went with my, ah... current situation. Anyway, the way I feel about this person is... very, very fond. We’ve only gotten closer within the last few months, but I’ve really enjoyed every moment I’ve been spending with them and I wasn’t sure whether it went as far as calling it a crush, but I think certain recent events and the way I reacted to them kind of... confirmed that for me.

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How do you feel about kissing on the first date?

I feel that anything that anyone wants to do on a first date is just fine as long as, you know, consent is given. As far as me, personally, I don’t see the harm in a little kiss goodnight to end off a first date, assuming it goes well and that, as previously stated, I got consent from my date.

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how do you feel about being a daddy instead of a dad friend?

...I think that’s a no for me on all fronts, sorry. I’m absolutely not prepared to be a father yet and being called a ‘daddy’ in the, erm... other way is also not a particularly pleasing thought for me at all.

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becoming more social

Well, I know I definitely have to get better at it, that’s for sure! I’m trying, I swear. That being said, though, old habits die hard and I’ve always been a homebody, so... if anybody wants to volunteer to help me through this process, I’m taking suggestions.

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