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You know, when I see fictional characters who repress all their emotions, they're usually aloof and very blunt about keeping people at a distance, sometimes to an edgy degree—but what I don't see nearly enough are the emotionally repressed characters who are just…mellow.

Think about it. In real life, the person that's bottling up all their emotions is not the one that's brooding in the corner and snaps at you for trying to befriend them. More often than not, it's that friendly person in your circle who makes easy conversation with you, laughs with you, and listens and gives advice whenever you're upset. But you never see them upset, in fact they seem to have endless patience for you and everything around them—and so you call them their friend, you trust them. And only after months of telling them all your secrets do you realize…

…they've never actually told you anything about themselves.

rubyleaf

Adding onto this: characters who are so deeply repressed that they don't even realize they're not fine, or at the very least not supposed to be fine. Characters who do tell you about a situation they're in that should be bad, but instantly laugh it off saying they can handle it (spoiler: they can, in fact, not handle it). Characters who laugh with you and listen to all your woes and much later you learn that they were actually going through something at least equally bad at the time, but they wave it off and don't want to speak of it. Characters whose main coping mechanism seems to be "don't think about it" on endless loop.

Basically, the fictional embodiment of the "this is fine" dog.

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"characters" who do this.

justaskasmodeus

@scribe-proxy-and-deadpan-snarker

I don’t tend to think of those as my defining moments, but… Well. Once upon a time, I suppose, if that’s all that sticks to your memory. How is the good doctor? I’m afraid I rather rudely stood him up for our last session. Talking about my feelings at large… has never been my strong suit.

scribe-proxy-and-deadpan-snarker

... It... Is really you, isn't it... As...

I mean, not your defining moments, but things not everyone would know. And nothing from your past, that anyone from a different universe could hold against you...

In that case, uh... yes, it is me as well...

It has been... Some time...

Ahem... Uh... Raphael... I don't think there are any hard feelings and he will probably be delighted to hear from you. He is doing well. We're not butting heads anymore. And he set up his clinic on earth as a permanent base. Helping with the influx and exodus of people... From and to other universes... Taking care of new arrivals... And uhm...

*choking a little*

I can't believe I stumbled upon you, after all these years... And in that universe of all things...

justaskasmodeus

Hahahaah, sentimental old codger! Do you need a hug? You look like you could use a hug. Come on, bring it in.

Ah, Raphael. I’m not entirely sure he’d be capable of holding a grudge, should he even want to. Which he wouldn’t. I’m glad he’s been keeping well. Make sure it stays that way, will you? I get the feeling he’d work his fingers to the bone if you’d let him.

It’s an odd little place, isn’t it? Feels like something of a storm’s brewing out there. Curiosity and the cat, you know; I just had to come take a peek, see what the locals are up to... Though after well and truly buggering a few of the other dimensions I’ve visited all to fuck, I’m trying this new approach called “minding my own business.” It doesn’t come naturally, definitely room for improvement, you know how much I enjoy sticking my fingers where they don’t belong. I’ve made a nice little home for myself in the universe back a bit and to the east of here. I think I found what I left to look for, in a way. Not entirely, perhaps, but enough, and I’m so very tired of the endless, restless wandering through space and time like an incredibly handsome and well dressed specter. Thought it was time for a break.

… I must admit, it’s very good to see you, Met.

scribe-proxy-and-deadpan-snarker

I could... Uh please consider yourself bear-hugged. I'm not about to hop universes for a hug, without knowing how to get back.

I mean... Unless you are implying you mastered plane walking and can move freely between places...?

That would positively exhilarate Raphael. He was visually vibrating on a high frequency when I informed him of me being in contact with you.

And believe me, he can hold a grudge, you gave him no reason though.

...

So you found happiness?

justaskasmodeus

Just takes a little bit of practice is all, I know it looks like complete and total molecular obliteration at first but it’s really not so bad once you get in past your knees.

Hehe, that sounds like you know this from experience, old boy. Just what trouble have you been getting yourself into without me there to laugh at it? I’ll have to schedule an appointment for a checkup one of these coming days and see for myself. Perhaps I’ll pop by yours for that hug while I’m in the neighborhood, too, hm? *WINK*

scribe-proxy-and-deadpan-snarker

I would still like to get more theoretical info on how your method works, before we start human angel trials... Too many people getting stuck and unavel to return home, for my taste.

If you don't know how to put it into words... I'll be happy to probe your mind (with safe search on)

You know Raphael and I did not start out on the best footing because I was over protective and overly strict and you treating him with more liberty and as a sort of equal... Caused some heated arguments regarding how heaven did things back then. So nothing personal really. No escapades that would amuse you.

Please do, I won't let him know, so you can surprise him or her, depending what they are doing at the time. Looking forward to hearing how it went afterwards.

Also not saying no to the hug...

justaskasmodeus

Hoho, I’m sure you’d love that, wouldn’t you? You put safe search on in my brain and you won’t get anywhere, darling, and I can’t say the idea of someone sifting around in my head for information is necessarily one I relish, but I tell you what. I’ll swing by, show you what I can, and we’ll discuss it at length over a nice pot of tea, how’s that sound? If I still can’t get my point across after all that, I’ll reconsider letting you peek in there. But you’ll have to buy me dinner first, and I’m no cheap date. ;)

Ah, but I’m proud of you for listening. There was a time when Heaven as a whole would have no arguments, just the punishment. You progress, Enoch! You always do, and that I find plenty amusing.

Thank you for your discretion, I do love to make an entrance and a surprise is always fun, isn’t it? I’ll be sure to tell you all about my health and wellness once it’s been professionally assessed, and then you can rest assured you’ll be being hugged by only the fittest of demons!

scribe-proxy-and-deadpan-snarker

Eh, I'm sure I'd still get some results... But tea and a chat sounds nice.

If you think I couldn't afford you, I'll just cook for you myself... I mean... Don't use that name in public please...

Yes yes ... "mate, you the fittest with the most rizz" as the kids would say...

justaskasmodeus

I was only being cheeky, but you know what, I’m not about to decline a home-cooked meal. 👀 Careful though, you start giving a demon ideas and you may never get rid of me. Unless it’s fish. Then, well, that last bit won’t be a problem, will it?

Eugh… Oh, that was just… I won’t say your human name again if you also promise to never say any of those words again. Deal?

scribe-proxy-and-deadpan-snarker

Oh I was considering salmon, but I do take into account what my dinner guests might not appreciate. Hope you're not allergic to nuts...?

It's a deal, I will refrain from using youth jargon.

justaskasmodeus

I am… more than alright with nuts. My dietary restrictions are limited only to what will drive me away from the immediate area against my will. Shellfish are fine, though.

Good doing business with you, Metatron.

scribe-proxy-and-deadpan-snarker

Brilliant. Would you prefer something salty with beef or sweet-sour-tangyish with... Prawn in this case?