Story Ideas Thus Far

I basically might post ideas of mine in my stories here. Let me know if you have any suggestions!

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Taking a Rest:

I suppose you're wondering why I haven't posted anything over the last few weeks. Frankly, I'm starting to get a bit burnt out, especially with the commute between my house and a place I go to almost every day. At some point, my batteries, I'm sure, will be recharged. Anyway... So long, for now.

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 1/7/2026:

Catbeard, Cat Pirate:

What he’s from: Pirate101.

Premise:

Catbeard’s various exploits have made him something of a legend in Skull Island and Marleybone, but they haven’t made him rich. He’s always on the lookout for the next big scheme. A formidable Swashbuckler who specializes in hit and run tactics, Catbeard has a soft spot for luxury, pickled herring (a pickled type of fish... he is a cat, after all, and cats tend to like fish), and the latest vicious rumors across the Spiral’s skyways.

Background:

Once the cabin boy to the famous explorer Marco Pollo, Catbeard became a pirate after the expedition to El Dorado. He's had many adventures over the years (a great number of which he’s quite happy to regale to others, sometimes in exchange for a few coins). He didn’t realize his greatest adventure would begin when Gortez hired him to break Napoleguin out of Ft. Elena.

He ultimately became involved with the Crew of the Skyfarer (aka the Crew from "Pirate101") when they came to him for help in getting a piece of Marco Pollo’s Map to El Dorado, which was in Captain Blood’s Treasure. Part of this plot resulted in them needing to break someone out of Marleybone’s Fort Elena. By coincidence, Gortez had come to Catbeard for help in getting ANOTHER individual out of Fort Elena: Napoleguin, the greatest military mind in the Spiral (Gortez wanted Napoleguin to help him win a particular civil war in Monquista).

This whole thing ultimately resulted in a war breaking out between Marleybone and Valencia. Catbeard believed that the Dogs would make short work of Valencia’s Clockwork Armada. To make a long story short, they did not.

Things quickly got worse when he ran out of pickled herring, and no new shipments came to Skull Island (due to the aforementioned war). Catbeard headed to Port Regal… and was subsequently arrested.

Ultimately, the Crew was forced to allow Catbeard into their ranks in order to get his piece of the Map… which, it turned out, they’d already gotten, because Catbeard had lost it to Captain Gunn, meaning it was the FIRST Map Piece they’d gotten!

Noting the dirty looks he was now getting from the Crew, Catbeard luckily knew where ANOTHER Map Piece was: In the hands of Marco Pollo’s helmsman, Argos the Cyclops!

Catbeard's now a fully-fledged member of the Crew… though they still keep an eye on him…

How he’s like me:

We both are quite the storytellers, and have sometimes caused trouble at times. We also love certain types of food, and have friction with our “crewmates”, sometimes.

Kelsey Notes:

Sometimes it can be comfortable to put yourself into a story instead of taking the time to learn self-awareness

It is not uncommon for those on the autism spectrum to have food sensitivities or aversions to food for one reason or another

It can be difficult to get along with others, especially if you are pushed to think “outside of the box”. 

In certain situations we need to be aware of those around us and communicate our wants/needs/requests/interests

It doesn’t always come naturally to others to understand those things

Cat Beard ran out of his pickled herring because he ultimately didn’t know how to plan and prioritize a meal schedule

Individuals with autism are usually reliant on others to create a food schedule for them (remind them when to eat, cooking meals without input, etc) this involves a balance of independence that can be tricky to navigate

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 12/30/2025:

Shiruku Neko, Cat Ninja:

Background:

From the foggy streets of Marleybone to the vermilion Skyways of MooShu, the journey of Shiruku Neko, renowned in MooShu legends as “The Silk One,” is shrouded in shadow and intrigue.

Stolen from her family in childhood, Shiruku was brought up in the Shadow Fortress, raised by the fearsome Shadow Clan of MooShu – a deadly cult of Ninja Pigs dedicated to the worship of chaos and their dark lord, Hamakala. Her path to becoming the most deadly assassin in the Spiral seemed inescapable, until she was assigned her final target as an apprentice: Branch – last survivor of the Cao-Lin warrior monks. Branch defeated Shiriku, and showed her compassion instead of hate. The hardened ninja cat began to doubt all she had been raised to believe.

With compassion and patience, Branch led Shiruko towards the path of light. She soon came to respect, and even love her new guardian who became her master and taught her the ways of Cao-Lin. It was through these arts, and the timely arrival of help from abroad (as in the Pirate that is the protagonist of “Pirate101” and his or her Crew), that The Silk One was able to finally defeat her old Master, Ozawa, and overthrow the Cult of Hamakala.

Her great mission fulfilled, The Silk One now plies the Skyways of the Spiral, continuing her fight against Darkness and seeking clues to her origin.

When the Crew of the Skyfarer arrived in Marleybone, Shiruku Neko asked for permission to seek out her original family, a request that was granted. She and the Crew ultimately found her brother, a Cat named Robert Tomms, who worked at the Dry Docks on the Royal Navy, unconscious in an alley, having been tossed out by a frustrated pubmaster for being unable to pay off his tab. Shiruku woke him up by tossing a bucket of water on him, and offered to pay off his tab in exchange for information. Robert soon realized that this was his sister, Lily, who went missing as a kitten years ago. Everyone had assumed that their drunkard father had sold her for money to some unknown party (after all, the only sign that something had happened was the fact that the kitten was missing from its crib, and her father was apparently in debt to some dangerous people), though he had insisted this wasn’t the case. Robert, in particular, remembered seeing “walking shadows” outside the window that night.

In order to make sure the Tomms weren’t bothered by the gang bosses Old Man Tomms was in debt to, Shiruku and the Crew faced off against them to send a message: Leave the Tomms alone.

How she is like me:

We both are… somewhat awkward in certain social situations (for example, she has trouble understanding “social time” with others… mostly because she never saw a need to hang out with others in the Shadow Clan or with Branch).

Kelsey Notes:

There is always going to be a difference between those who are more social vs. those who need to recharge their social batteries

Some people have to make more effort to get along with others in social situations which can lead to a level of awkwardness

Having compassion and patience for others is always important because, at some point in our lives we’ve been around those who are patient with us

Shiruku eventually reconnected with her brother and they started to work together

Sometimes we have distant relationships with family members or friends and it can take work to reconnect with others

The same goes for social situations- it’s not always easy to connect with others through conversation (small talk comes easier for some than it does to others)

Sometimes we must let go of past situations to move forward in our lives

          For example, we might regret the way we have treat others or we might have wrongfully held a grudge on others who didn’t deserve it

Perspective taking is a difficult lesson that takes time and effort.  Patience and compassion towards others is always important

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 12/16/2025:

Jack Donaghy, Executive from 30Rock:

Personality:

Jack is a network executive who is attentive to details but relies on his writer’s support (Liz Lemon). Although his first priority is to run a successful business, Jack often shows a human side, as when he doesn't fire Kenneth Parcell after beating him at poker when Kenneth bet his job.  He has made it clear that he respects Liz's abilities and considers her a friend, albeit by calling for her advice at odd times. He briefly tried to develop a friendly relationship with the writers, particularly Liz, and made it clear that his feelings were hurt when Liz told him to stay out of the writers' room (although he apparently couldn't let go of his pride to say this directly).

However, he still has distinct personality flaws. For example, he changes the name of The Girlie Show without consulting Liz and then refuses to tell Jenna that Liz had nothing to do with it, because he thinks Liz needs to learn how to handle her employees. After discovering that a product he helped create for Tracy Jordan was dangerous, he decides to sell it overseas to get around U.S. safety regulations. At the very least, however, he said he admired Tracy's integrity for choosing to back out of the enterprise.

According to Liz, Jack "goes to Sbarro when he's angry. Jack is a talented painter and flautist, and can also do a backflip, which he states is "90% confidence." Jack has also expressed an interest in science and admits that as a child he wanted to be a marine biologist until his father discouraged him.

We both are hard workers when it comes to things we are interested in. Also, I can be quite witty.

Kelsey Notes:

Despite being a big tv executive, Jack struggles with being overwhelmed with meeting everyone’s expectations

Liz is his support system who he sometimes takes for granted, but ultimately admires and appreciates

Sometimes, Jack wants to escape his tv executive responsibilities and be a part of “the real world”. Like going to Sbarro when he’s upset

When we start to participate in our world, it can be overwhelming. We might want to retreat to simpler things because it’s easier than getting along with others.

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 12/9/2025:

Liz Lemon, Overworked Underpaid Sketch Comedy Writer:

Personality:

After a mere glance at her in the pilot, Jack sums up Liz as a "New York third-wave feminist, college-educated single-and-pretending-to-be-happy-about-it, over-scheduled, you buy any magazine that says 'healthy body image' on the cover and every two years you take up knitting for...a week." This is confirmed by Pete to be accurate, commenting that the "knitting" part, in particular, was uncanny.

Liz is generally portrayed as something of a "geek." So, while she is an skilled writer, she seems to have very few social skills. For example, while she was trying to pick up men at a karaoke bar, a man asked her if the seat next to her was taken, leading her to ask him why she should have to move her coat just so he could sit there. Liz is often shown to be generally insecure and holds a strong concern for how she is perceived by others. Liz is sometimes dismissive of others, a personality flaw that can be connected to her lack of social skills.

Liz has a rather satirical sense of humor. She has frequently been shown to be a stress eater, a trait she shares with Jack.  Liz does have some knowledge of cooking, though she admits to only using her oven to warm her jeans in the morning. She is allergic to both dogs and cats, as well as "anything warm and adorable."

How she is like me:

We both are often frustrated by those around us, and have to remain calm because of them. I usually try to remain calm by attempting to go somewhere else when frustrated.

Kelsey Notes:

While Liz might come off as “socially awkward”, she has the task of navigating different personalities in her work place

She might not recognize that it can be stressful navigating different personalities

Liz has to solve problems behind the scenes, this juggling can be difficult

Knowing those around you, and how to work with them individually is a strength, but socially this can make it more difficult 

Liz has to navigate her job responsibilities and different personalities at work

It can be challenging to navigate personalities while going about your day (depending on your setting)

Sometimes we have to put our emotions aside and realize that others are just as frustrated as we are

This can be for different reasons- everyone can feel overwhelmed in different way

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 12/2/2025:

Riley Davis, Hacker and Ally of MacGyver:

Personality:

Throughout her teenage years, Riley knows how to take care of herself and puts the people closest to her above her own needs. While she is snarky, sarcastic and has a smart remark for any situation, she does have a good heart, and this, combined with her sense of loyalty, is why she allowed herself to be arrested and sent to prison to, not only foil the enemy’s plot to make her steal a cyber-weapon, but to secure her mother’s safety.

One of Riley’s biggest traits is her tendency to hold a grudge. This was especially prominent with her initial interactions with her former father-figure, Jack Dalton, where she often made snide remarks about him. However, after both managed to clear their air after an intense mission, she sets aside her animosity towards him, but she still makes smart remarks at his expense, only more light-hearted.

She has a tendency to play hard to get, as she noticed Bozer’s attraction to her right away and in exchange for helping her out, she would give him a digit to her phone number.

How she is like me:

We’re both pretty smart and sort of skilled with computers. Also, we have a bit of wit. I’m working on working with others. I also hold grudges, sometimes. I probably shouldn’t.

Kelsey Notes:

Riley’s character grew up relying on her own ability to get by

She wasn’t sure when her dad would be around, therefore it made her more guarded around other people

Sometimes, individuals without a strong support system feel the need to “fend for themselves”

This can make it difficult to rely on others

In the past, if you were bullied, or felt like you didn’t fit in, this can make it difficult to trust others

Sometimes we hold grudges against others because of our past experiences

As we grow and mature, social situations can still be hard to navigate

Having a support system helps us to open up and learn to trust others, even if we’re reluctant at times

As Riley reconnects with her father and becomes a part of the MacGyver team she starts to learn that people can change

As we get older and mature, we start to realize that holding grudges isn’t helpful

The best thing you can do for yourself is to forgive others, not hold grudges, and be thankful for the supports you have in your life

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 11/26/2025:

Jack Dalton, Gunfighter and MacGyver’s Partner:

Personality:

Unlike his partner, Jack prefers conveying his thoughts and doubts in the open rather than bottling his emotions up. This makes him seem to come off as rather blunt, but he does have a sense of humor and is honorable towards his friends. Being the least scientifically inclined member of the team, Jack tries to keep up with Mac’s creative solutions as best he can. He has learned to trust his partners’ ingenious methods as they have saved their lives more than once and knows him best, having served together and working as partners for the Phoenix Foundation.

He also makes references to popular media like Die Hard or Star Wars, which adds humor to the show.

While portrayed as a player, Jack has had a few meaningful relationships, namely with his ex-partner, Sarah Adler, and Riley’s mother, Diane; and despite having ended their relationships with them, both women are on good terms with him.

Jack’s only other relationship in the series, aside from Mac, is with Riley. When he was working with the CIA, he dated Diane, and he and Riley grew so close that they developed a father-daughter bond. However, after fighting off Riley’s abusive father, Jack left both her and Diane, leaving Riley bitter about the situation. After being recruited into the Phoenix Foundation, their relationship was fairly strained, mostly due to Riley’s antagonistic attitude towards him. Over time, the two repair their relationship, and Riley accepts Jack as a father figure. Jack always tries to keep Mac safe and would give his life to save Mac. This is shown when he triggers a bomb in Afghanistan and wants Mac to leave and let him die instead of risking Mac’s life trying to diffuse the bomb.

How he is like me:

We both have tried not to bottle up our thoughts and can be quite humorous. However, although it’s not good to bottle up feelings, one must also not express them in a way that hurts or scares other people. I usually have frustrated feelings at Project Beacon, due to certain people (who shall remain nameless). I do everything to try not to be scary or hurtful to those people.

Kelsey Notes:

People who are more open with their thoughts and feelings tend to make others uncomfortable, depending on the situation

In certain settings it is important to keep emotions in check, but also recognize that there is a time and place to express emotions/ feelings about a certain situations

Usually our thoughts and feelings stay in our head, until the time is appropriate to express them

Other times we have coping techniques like taking a break and practicing breathing exercises that stop the need to express such thoughts/feelings outload

Sometimes we have to monitor our behavior in social situations and adjust those behaviors accordingly if we want to get along with others

While our actions can push people away, it’s important to be kind to yourself

If you always feel that people will find you as scary, you will be less likely to utilize the techniques you’ve worked so hard to build calmness in your life

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 11/18/2025:

Wilt Bozer, Designer of Prosthetic Masks and Friend of McGyver:

Personality:

Wilt Bozer is incredibly empathetic and cares deeply for his friends, all of whom just call him by his last name. At the beginning of the series, Bozer is focused on trying to further his film-making career in his spare time, while flipping burgers at his day job. Though he was MacGyver’s roommate, he didn’t know what Mac and Jack, and later Riley, really did, believing them all to work at a think tank.

After a dangerous encounter with Murdoc, Bozer learns the truth, causing him to briefly question his friends because of their lies. After some time, he accepts that they lied to protect him, and he also accepts a job at the Phoenix Foundation that Director Thornton offers him, recognizing his skills with prosthetics.

After Thornton’s betrayal, Bozer expressed concerns that he will be fired by Thornton’s replacement. He is, like all the team, somewhat apprehensive of Matty Webber at the start, but an incident occurs where Bozer gathers up the courage to question a conclusion she had erroneously jumped to on a mission. Matty appreciated Bozer’s courage and critical thinking that saved the day, and Bozer is kept on at the Phoenix Foundation.

Most of the work Bozer does is in the Phoenix labs, helping to build an AI named Sparky and making prosthetics and masks for field agents. He dreams of fieldwork and the glories he thinks it will bring, but after his first official field mission goes south, he realizes that, for the time being, the lab is exactly where he wants to be.

For several episodes in the first season, Bozer has an unrequited crush on Riley Davis. He helps her with her parole officer by pretending to be her boyfriend, in order to gain the digits of her phone number. He sees this as Riley playing hard to get, but eventually does realize that Riley is not interested in him as anything more than a friend. Once Bozer accepts this, the two of them become very good friends.

In season two, Bozer is seen doing more fieldwork, while still spending the majority of his time in the lab. In order to develop his field skills, Matty sends him to “spy school,” where he is partnered with Leanna Martin. The two become close friends and eventually romantic partners.

Bozer is shown to be impulsive at times, but his instincts are almost always right. He cares deeply for his friends.

How he is like me:

We both can be empathetic at times, and care for our friends. I usually am empathetic by occasionally seeing others’ perspective. In stressful situations I can act out impulsively with my emotions rather than asking for help to process what is happening.

Kelsey Notes:

Sometimes our family/friends know us better than we know ourselves

Your support system is there to help you to handle stressful situations in the best way possible

Navigating friendships with others can be difficult, especially if one person develops stronger feelings than the other

Autism means there are impairments in social interaction- this can make it difficult for those on the spectrum to differentiate friendships vs potential relationships

Navigating social cues can be difficult for many people, which relates to the struggles Bozer feels over the situation over Thornton

Over time he is able to prove his worth with his job, and is able to attend training to do the field work he has wanted to do

Sometimes we have to be patient in our situations and realize that true growth takes time and hard work

Going out in the community hasn’t always been easy but you are currently able to attend outings with Beacon, do your group zoom, and go to Friday night dinners without being overwhelmed

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 11/11/2025:

Angus “Mac” MacGyver, Improvising Hero:

What he’s from: MacGyver.

Personality:

MacGyver is an introvert, normally keeping his feelings to himself and compartmentalizing to stay focused on the mission at hand. This enables him to work well under pressure and in Jack’s own words, Mac’s ability to adapt is not some gimmick he does, it’s his survival mechanism, having lived through a lot of heartbreak in his life. He thinks logically and strategically when on missions, making him the brains between of the operation.

While lying is part of the job, Mac does not like it when he has to lie to his friends, especially Bozer, whom he has known since childhood and share a brotherly bond. When Bozer discovered Mac’s real job after a deadly encounter with Murdoc, their relationship became strained, but when Thorton threatened to lock up Bozer because he was a security risk, MacGyver threatened her with him quitting rather than have his best friend put away for life. Bozer soon realizes Mac’s reason for Lying was to protect him. And Mac arranges for Bozer to be recruited rather than imprisoned or spied on.

Mac is a pacifist by nature and prefers to take down his opponents non-lethally if possible. To that end, he does not use guns in the field, preferring to rely on his mind and environment to get him out of a sticky situation. He is not above killing to defend his team-mates, innocents or himself as a last resort as evidenced by his taking out a mercenary on a train by blasting him out of a door with a torpedo while the train was going at break-neck speed or taking out the goons with guns chasing he and Jack on a boat in the pilot episode, but it is nonetheless a rare occurrence.

How he is like me:

We are both really smart and dislike violence.

How he is NOT like me:

Sometimes, I threaten violence (though have yet to actually ACT on such threats). Also, he is good at problem-solving and is able to quickly make choices on how to solve problems. I’m not as good at that. Sometimes, I freeze up.

Kelsey Notes:

Sometimes people prefer to keep their emotions to themselves because it can be difficult to discuss big emotions

We aksi need others to understand that we don’t prefer to socialize or communicate our needs in a typical fashion

It’s always important to have to a support system that you can communicate with but, it may look different than others

It can be difficult to abide by social norms that others do without seeming to struggle

When we let our emotions get the best of us we lash out at the people we are about

            NOT because we intend to hurt them (verbally, or physically)

It can be difficult to follow social norms that come naturally to others

In addition to struggling with social norms, finding the right words to communicate anger and frustration can be difficult

As adults, we can struggle to navigate the responsibilities of spending time at school/work vs what we choose to do in our free time

While we have yet to know about his past heartbreak, it could be the reason he is guarded and struggles to communicate his emotions

People with autism struggle to communicate their frustrations, and it does not come naturally to ask for help

With patience and practice you can learn how to do this- sometimes we show frustrations through our words instead being able to say “I need help”, or “I can’t solve this problem on my own”

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 11/4/2025:

Kamekona Tupuola, Entrepreneur and Confidential Informant to Five-O:

What he’s from: Hawaii Five-O.

Background:

Kamekona Tupuola is the owner of Waiola Shave Ice, Kamekona's Shrimp Truck and Kamekona's Helicopter Tours. Kamekona comes from a typically large Polynesian family and often mentions various relatives whenever one of the members of Five-0 needs a favor, whether for a personal matter or for an investigation. His late cousin, Thomas Hoapili, was a master of Kapu Kuʻialua, an ancient Hawaiian martial art, as is Thomas's daughter, Maggie (portrayed by Summer Glau). Another cousin, Flippa (Shawn Mokuahi Garnett), often helps Kamekona at the shrimp truck. 

Kamekona was introduced in the Pilot as Chin’s confidential informant and owner of a shave ice stall on the beach. His full background and how he first met Chin were only revealed in the season 6 episode “Kuleana / One’s Personal Sense of Responsibility”. As the elder son in an impoverished family, he would skip school to earn extra money to help his single mother. He gradually became a drug kingpin and did some time at Halawa. As a result of his younger brother’s involvement with a noted drug dealer, whom Chin Ho Kelly was coincidentally investigating, he agreed to be a CI for the HPD on the condition his brother is let go without any charges. Chin visits Kamekona in prison and gives him Napoleon Hill’s book Think and Grow Rich, beginning a friendship that continues to the formation of Five-0. He started his shave ice stand while getting back on his feet after being released. In the season 5 finale, he mentioned that his shrimp truck business is now in doubt, after Steve and Danny dropped a nuke into the sea to prevent it from blowing up on land. In season 3 he qualifies as a helicopter pilot with the help of McGarrett. Members of the Five-0 Task Force and their families are often seen patronizing his shrimp truck or asking him for favors (e.g. he babysat Grace Williams, Danny’s daughter, and chaperoned Steve’s sister Mary while they were at work).

How he is like me:

We both have done things in our past we aren’t proud of, but seek to do better than before. We both seek to make recompense for bad actions (in my case, mostly by apologizing and trying not to do it again) and become stable people. Sometimes we fail and do some wrong things, but try to learn from them. Hopefully.

Kelsey Notes:

You won’t meet anyone who doesn’t have regrets for past behavior, you are not alone in this feeling

We are all human, we make mistakes, and we act in ways we aren’t proud of

How do you make up for past mistakes?

          Sometimes apologies are warranted

As we mature and progress, we start to learn that sometimes apologies come through our actions (depending on the situation)

          Practicing self control instead of lash out

          Asking for help when you notice you’re having a hard time

          Being there for others (helping with chores without being asked)

                     It’s easy to get caught up in what you’re going through, sometimes the best thing is to take the focus off of yourself and do something for others

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 10/22/2025:

Detective Danny "Danno" Williams, Hawaii Five-O’s Second-in-Command:

Personality:

Unlike Steve, who is typically calm and in control, Danny is nearly always displaying one emotion or another. The most obvious is anger, as he possesses a very hot-headed nature with a vicious temper to match. He’s also the most outspoken of the team and quite possibly the whole H50 Force and HPD, regardless of where he is and who’s around to hear him.

Despite his often off-putting, and at times offensive, attitude, Danny is also one of the most openly affectionate characters and fiercely loyal to his friends and family. 

Of the four main members of the task force, Danny is the most vocal. As his partner and, as Danny calls him, an animal and Neanderthal, Steve is the person most often on the receiving end of one of Danny’s long-winded explanations of what is wrong with the current situation, as Danny expresses a deep dislike for Steve’s methods, such as going into a house without back-up, and isn’t afraid to tell him so as loudly as he pleases.

Despite his abrasive personality, both Steve and Meka cite Danny as a great cop with good instincts. He is also shown to comfort the victim/victim’s family when they are in distress, presumably because Danny is a father.

Although Danny moved to Hawaii, he only did so to stay close to his daughter, Grace, whom he loves dearly. He also spends most of the time trying to impress her or worrying about her safety.

In the episode, E Malama (episode), Danny threatened to kill a business man if he ever endangered Grace again after she and Rachel were victims of a carjacking.

At the end of Loa Aloha (episode) when he confronts his brother about his crimes, Danny chose to say goodbye rather than shoot him.

Danny was shown to be fiercely protective of his family as seen in the episode, E Malama (episode) where he threatened to kill a businessman who had unknowingly endangered the lives of Danny’s ex-wife, Rachel and daughter, Grace and in a deleted scene from that same episode, Danny was seen telling Stan that if he ever put her (Grace) in danger again, then Stan would find that the scariest criminal in the world is a cop who didn't care anymore, hinting that if Grace was ever hurt again or presumably even killed, then Danny would go off the rails altogether.

In the Season 2 episode, Mai Ka Wa Kahiko (episode), Danny’s dark side emerged with a vengeance where after shooting his ex-wife’s husband in the shoulder, Danny shot his ex-partner in the right kneecap, much to the horror of Steve, Kono and Chin and very calmly yet coldly threatened to kill Peterson by shooting him in the head if he did not tell Danny where Grace was. This suggests that Danny is willing to do anything to guard Grace, maybe even resort to killing or threatening someone to ensure her safety.

Danny’s darker side again emerged in the Season 3 episode, Ho'opio (episode) where he beat up two suspects during the investigation concerning the murder of a young girl and the subsequent disappearance of another, presumably due to the fact that the girls bore a striking resemblance to Grace.

During the interrogation of one suspect, Danny knocked the suspect off his chair, forcing Steve to physically restrain him while during the interrogating of a man and his wife who the team believed were the kidnappers responsible, Danny later hit the man once, prompting Steve to ask for Danny's two badges albeit temporarily. Danny later gave them to Steve and proceeded to beat the man while Steve calmly walked out of the house as the punching was heard.

Much to Steve’s confusion, Danny despises Hawaii, calling it a “pineapple-infested hell hole.” This point is further proven by the way that he does not care at all what the locals think about him wearing a tie. Danny does not like the water either; it is hinted that Danny does not like the water because he cannot swim.

However, halfway through Season One, Danny is seen trying to surf. In Lana I Ka Moana (episode), Danny tells Steve that he actually used to love the ocean, but started hating it when his best friend Billy died on the ocean while swimming towards Danny to help him.

Danny actually did dive into the ocean once during a case which left Steve greatly impressed and when Steve remarked “Book ‘em, Danno”, Danny replied, “Book me a towel”.

Although Danny denies it, Steve observes that Danny likes Hawaii. When Danny first met Steve, it seemed that Danny hated Steve more than Hawaii itself. Danny also didn’t like it when Steve kept calling him “Danno.” Likewise, Danny mockingly calls Steve “Steven.” Even though Danny tries to hide it, they have become friends, and deeply care about one another, and completely trust each other. Danny also expresses concern about Steve’s behavior, as he believes that Steve needs professional help for his inhumane behavior and attitude.

Like the rest of Five-0, Danny is shown to have complete loyalty to Steve.

Since Heihei (episode), Danny’s relationship with Rachel is less strained than it was in the beginning of the series, especially in Loa Aloha (episode). Danny is shown to dislike Stan Edwards, Rachel’s husband.

Danny appears to have claustrophobia. He has panic attacks when confined to a small space.

How he is like me:

We both are… different than those around us, for the most part (Autistic people don’t exactly fit into mainstream society, after all, while Danny basically uprooted his life to go to a place he mostly despises simply to be with his daughter). In addition, sometimes these differences make us frustrated. I usually try to listen to stuff on my phone to tolerate frustrating people and situations.

Kelsey Notes:

Danny isn’t a character that comes across as easily likeable

Change can be difficult for certain people, so much so that they may resist the urge to embrace their environment

          Rather than seeing the good in the new place they are at, they find ways to think negatively about the situation

          Even when deep down they don’t mind it so much

For Danny, “you can’t judge a book by its cover” makes sense

While he might be abrasive and resistant to change, he still is a good person deep down

Even though that might not be easily detectable, the people who know him well know this about his personality

Sometimes we are expected to meet the “social expectations” of others

For those with autism, social interactions/ environments can be overwhelming and hard to process

In addition to having difficulty regulating emotions, getting along with others requires more work

Despite how loyal you are or how much you appreciate your social supports, it doesn’t always come naturally for you to show this thru non-verbal behaviors

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 10/14/2025:

Rumi Kang, Leader of Huntrix – a KPop Band of Demon Hunters:

What she's from: KPop Demon Hunters.

Personality:

Rumi’s personality blends star-power with emotional depth. Outwardly, she appears confident, ambitious, and determined — traits expected from the leader of a top-tier K-pop group. She presents herself with grace and authority, often stepping into the role of responsible leader and eldest member of HUNTR/X. Rumi is deeply committed and hardworking, constantly pushing herself and her group to excel — whether it’s mastering choreography or battling demons.

Her drive is fueled by both personal goals and a sense of duty. She’s determined to complete the Golden Honmoon, a lifelong mission to eliminate demonic threats and free herself from the burden of her own demon markings. This intense focus can make her stubborn at times. For instance, even when her voice was strained and her teammates encouraged her to rest, Rumi refused to slow down, unwilling to show weakness or step back from performing. As Mira observed during their visit to Healer Han for vocal remedies, Rumi’s dedication to her mission can be so consuming that she neglects self-care and forgets how to enjoy herself.

Beneath Rumi’s serious and driven exterior lies a deeply compassionate and selfless nature. She genuinely values her friends, fans, and loved ones. Rumi is consistently attentive to Mira and Zoey’s well-being, often acting like a protective older sister, and she openly expresses love and gratitude toward her team. Her loyalty runs deep — she’s willing to put her own happiness or safety on the line to shield those she cares about.

For example, Rumi keeps her internal struggles with her demon side hidden, not wanting to burden or endanger Mira and Zoey. She also fears being rejected by them if they knew the full truth. Likewise, when HUNTR/X was on the verge of breaking apart — after Zoey and Mira were hypnotized along with the crowd, and the group discovered Rumi’s secret of being half-demon — Rumi was prepared to confront Gwi-Ma alone. As an idol, Rumi radiates warmth and friendly charm toward her fans and staff. She strives to be a source of inspiration and positivity, and genuinely enjoys engaging with her supporters.

Being half-demon has left Rumi with deep-rooted insecurities and fears. Internally, she wrestles with shame about her identity. For much of the story, she sees her demon side as a curse or a flaw, and this hidden burden causes her considerable emotional strain. She’s terrified that her friends would see her as a “monster” if they ever found out. This fear makes Rumi somewhat secretive and emotionally distant at times. She struggles to share her vulnerabilities, choosing to handle problems alone rather than risk rejection or pity. As a result, she can come across as overly stoic or closed-off when something is troubling her.

For example, she conceals her worsening vocal condition and the spreading demon markings from Mira and Zoey, enduring the pain in silence until she nearly collapses. Her shame and anxiety also lead to moments of intense self-doubt. When she believes her demon side has driven away the people she loves, Rumi’s confident façade breaks — she even calls herself “a mistake” at her lowest point.

Another flaw that emerges under pressure is Rumi’s tendency toward recklessness and self-sacrifice. Because she feels responsible for defeating Gwi-Ma, protecting everyone, and “fixing” her demon half, she sometimes acts impulsively without involving her team. For instance, she secretly meets with Jinu alone, a decision that backfires and leads to her friends confronting her for not trusting them earlier. Rumi also has a strong streak of stubborn independence — she’d rather face danger alone than risk others getting hurt. While noble, this mindset can isolate her. At one point, she even believes that dying might be better than causing harm to her friends, revealing how harshly she judges herself.

Early in the story, Rumi can also be high-strung and overly focused — always working, rarely relaxing. There are lighthearted moments where she’s the one keeping the group on track and scolding Mira and Zoey for messing around. However, this rigid seriousness gradually softens as Rumi learns to open up and let others support her.

How she is like me:

We both have parts of ourselves that we dislike (like my frustration with others and the fact that she’s a cambion – a hybrid of human and demon). What I dislike about my frustration is that I get frustrated with others. It’s not EXACTLY their fault that they do things that annoy me, but it still frustrates me. Rumi managed to overcome her insecurities by necessity (after all, if she didn’t pick herself up, the world would be doomed), and ultimately accepted that she was part-demon. Personally, I try to keep myself distracted from my frustrations, or go somewhere else to cool off. We also can be kind of hard on ourselves (in my case, this is usually after I get frustrated enough to snap at others or have a meltdown, making me feel ashamed).

Kelsey Notes:

Sometimes we can become hyper focused on aspects of our personality that we would like to change but have trouble with

          Some people are more easily frustrated than others but we are all human

It is ok to recognize your social differences from others without feeling that you need to always socialize for the sake of others

Verbalizing at Beacon (or in other social situations) when you become overwhelmed allows others to see that you have limits

Asking for help and support is never a bad thing, if we keep things on the inside it can bottle up and THEN we lash out at others

We also do have to find a balance to get along with others

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 10/7/2025:

Lieutenant Chin Ho Kelly, Member of Five-O with a Complex Relationship with the HPD:

About him:

Lieutenant Chin Ho Kelly is the third member of Five-0. He was a former Honolulu Police Department police officer who left the force due to false allegations of corruption. He is close friends with the McGarrett family as his late father Kam Tong was a long-time colleague of John in the HPD while Chin was trained by John during his rookie days patrolling the beat. In the pilot episode he was recruited by Steve for the new task force and often serves as the team’s technical expert and designated sniper alongside his cousin Kono. Throughout the show, he is often seen manipulating the smart board in the office or fiddling with all things digital. He was married to Dr. Malia Waincroft, his long-time on-and-off girlfriend.

Chin attended Kukui High School and was the star quarterback until McGarrett broke his records as a sophomore. After that season, McGarrett was sent off to a military school on the mainland. As a high school student, Chin was described as being multi-talented with a wide variety of interests, having played football and was also in the math club and school band. Little is known about his early career with the Honolulu Police Department except that he had been assigned to District 5 (in real life, covering the areas from Kalihi to Salt Lake) and that Steve’s father John was his training officer. He rose to the rank of Detective Lieutenant before leaving over false allegations that he had stolen money from the evidence locker. From his resignation up until Steve's return to Hawaii, Chin was working as a security guard. It is eventually revealed that it was his uncle, a retired cop himself, who had done it out of desperation over the expenses for his cancer-stricken wife’s treatments. Kono confronts Chin about it but he flatly refused to turn his uncle in for fear that it would cause all the cases his uncle had solved to be reopened and the criminals would be released. After it became known that the allegations against Chin were false, he was reinstated to his rank and his badge returned to him.

In the season 2 finale cliffhanger, Chin is put in a difficult position after a group of corrupt ex-HPD cops simultaneously hold Kono hostage and threaten Malia in the couple’s own house as part of a plot to free Frank Delano from Halawa. He chose to save his wife but Delano still orders his men to kill both women. Kono, bound and gagged, was pushed into the sea but was rescued by Adam, who was hiding nearby. The paramedics were unable to save Malia and she dies at home.

It is revealed in Season 4 that Chin’s father was murdered fifteen years ago by his brother-in-law Gabriel Waincroft, who grew up to become a notorious drug lord despite Chin’s efforts to set him straight. At that time, Chin and Malia, then rookies in their respective occupations, were dating and Malia had asked Chin to talk to her wayward younger brother, then a known juvenile delinquent. Kam Tong happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time when Gabriel was ordered to kill someone as part of his gang initiation. Years later, at Kono and Adam’s wedding, Gabriel confronts Chin and tells him that while he was sorry that Kam Tong was the unfortunate victim of his gang initiation, he blamed Chin for failing to protect Malia.

Unlike the other Five-0 members, Chin often rides a motorcycle to work. It has been said that “everyone” knew who Chin was and his intimate knowledge of the island of Oahu and Hawaiian culture, rapport with the locals and ability to speak Hawaiian often aids the team when dealing with locals who are often suspicious of haole cops (such as Danny). His “street smarts” and local knowledge complements Danny’s experience as a detective and McGarrett’s tactical know-how.

In Season 6 Chin starts a relationship with Detective Abby Dunn and that continued throughout the course of the season in to Season 7.

Also in season 6, Five-0 investigates a woman’s murder where the woman’s daughter, Sara, claims to have an uncle in the HPD: Chin. Chin learns that Sara’s aunt was his deceased wife Malia, as the girl is Gabriel Waincroft’s daughter. Soon after, before he dies, Gabriel apologizes for killing Chin’s father and asks Chin to take care of Sara. At the beginning of season 7, Chin tries to get custody of the orphaned Sara, but her aunt and uncle on her mother’s side win and take her to Mexico. Following Sara’s kidnapping by the Diego drug cartel in a plot of revenge against Five-0, Sara’s aunt and uncle relinquish her custody to Chin for her safety.

At the end of Season 7, Chin is offered a chance to run the Five-0 Task Force that is being established by the San Francisco Police Department; it is revealed in the Season 8 premiere that he accepted and moved there with Abby and Sara.

Personality:

Despite the accusations against him, Chin is an honest cop through and through although Chin has expressed some hurt at the fact that many of his former HPD colleagues and family (excluding Kono) don’t trust him at times.

Chin is also extremely loyal towards his family, having unknowingly sacrificed his own career for the sake of protecting his uncle from the fallout.

Chin is very protective of his cousin, Kono.

Like the respect of his H50 colleagues, Chin has a strong loyalty towards Steve with Chin stating that he has found a home with H50, suggesting he is happy with his job as a H50 member and that he does not wish to return to the HPD.

How he is like me:

Sometimes, I feel hurt, judged, or criticized. For example, I sometimes feel if people look over my shoulder while I’m looking at something I like, and say something bad about it, how is that anything other than judging my interests? Or, at least, that’s how it feels. Or the fact that I try, sometimes, to correct my peers at a thing I go to. But am I appreciated for my care? No! Again, that’s how it FEELS, anyway…

Also, we both have changed from how people originally saw us.

Kelsey Notes:

As you progress in your social thinking skills, you experience embarrassment or confusion over why someone wants to know what you’re looking at

Judgement can be confused with curiosity- someone might be wanting you to communicate the interest you are researching privately

Finding the right ways to communicate this can be difficult, because it involves a “summary” of what you are researching

Sometimes we can be hard on ourselves, which means we can project that other people are judging us because we are judging ourselves internally

It can also be an instinct to shut down social interactions because we are hesitant to engage in small talk

Small talk helps us build foundations to potential friendships

Conversations involve a “tennis match”- the best tennis matches involve a back and forth “rally”- the same goes for conversations

Conversations that end abruptly can seem rude or signal disinterest to the person trying to engage with you

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 9/30/2025:

Lou Grover, Ex-SWAT:

What he’s from: Hawaii Five-O.

History:

Captain Louis Purnell “Lou” Grover is the former head of the Honolulu Police Department SWAT Team. He was often at loggerheads with McGarrett over what he felt was Five-0’s tendency to be trigger-happy with armed suspects and refusal to obey a “wait for SWAT” order, to the point where he lodges an official complaint with Governor Denning. The Governor dismissed Grover’s complaint and then promptly orders the duo on an assignment to serve a warrant for a computer hacker. By the latter half of Season 4, he is fully accepted into the Five-0 ohana. In the season 4 finale, Grover’s actions to rescue his daughter result in forced early retirement from HPD, but also allows McGarrett to recruit him to be part of the Five-0 team, which he accepts. The character was named after a Captain Grover (Scott Brady) from the original series.

A 25-year veteran of the force, Grover graduated from the Chicago Police Academy in 1989, and was promptly recruited by the FBI to go undercover in the Philadelphia Black Mafia. Upon the completion of the assignment, he returned to the Chicago Police Department. He left Chicago around 2012 or 2013, after an incident where he blames himself for having failed to save a boy who was taken hostage by his father, which ultimately resulted in a murder-suicide.

He and his wife Renée (portrayed by Michelle Hurd) have two adolescent children: Daughter Samantha (portrayed by Paige Hurd) and son Will (portrayed by Chosen Jacobs). The Grovers are a close-knit family and Lou is shown to be a doting father who is fair but firm with his children. As Danny also has a daughter, Grover sometimes gives him tips and unsolicited advice on dealing with preteens. Although he loves his wife and vice versa, he has a tendency to forget important dates such as birthdays, anniversaries and Valentine’s Day. In season 6, he forgets about Valentine’s Day and hastily makes plans but Renée saw through it and he ends up in the doghouse as a result. The Grovers live in the Honolulu neighborhood of Manoa.

Despite Grover’s rocky introduction to the Five-0 team, he has since become a valued member of the team. He has an ongoing good-natured rivalry with McGarrett. McGarrett would light-heartedly joke about Grover being a “city boy” out of his element on a tropical island while Grover would poke fun about McGarrett getting himself into trouble because of his refusal to ask for help. Unlike McGarrett, Danny Williams took longer to accept Grover but they bond over the fact that they are the only members of the team with children and would often vent their frustrations to one another about parenting issues. Their friendship becomes slightly awkward after both discover that Will and Grace had been dating behind their backs.

Grover’s weapon of choice is the Kimber Warrior.

Personality:

As the head of HPD’s SWAT division, Grover originally had little or no patience for the Hawaii Five-0 Team, believing that they often went too far and that they needed to follow the law.

He regularly clashed with Steve McGarrett, the two men often coming close to butting heads due to the fact that they had completely separate ideas of how to do things.

By the end of Akanahe, Grover and Steve had developed a strong, almost grudging respect for each other although they still remained hostile towards one another.

While the two have formed a strong bond, in Pale'la, Grover told Steve the real reason he left Chicago was the result of a murder-suicide involving a father and his child. That trust grew between them when Steve revealed in the next episode, about Freddie Hart and his death. Still, Lou still likes to make fun at Steve’s expense, like when he caught a large fish that McGarrett failed to do on his first try at Spearfishing and insisted that Chin takes a picture and send it to Steve to annoy him.

Lou also has a witty and sarcastic sense of humor, often spouting some of the best one-liners in the series.

How he is like me:

We both can sometimes have conflict with members of our “team”. We are both having to integrate with the team (for example, I’m trying to put up with them). In addition, we both have a sense of humor.

Kelsey Notes:

Grover found ways to connect with others on his team, even if it was difficult in the beginning (or in moments of frustration)

Once he connected about a traumatic experience on the job Steve and him got along differently

He also managed to connect with Danny (Dan-O) because they both have daughters.  While their daughters are different ages they found they had something in common and Grover offered advice to Dan-O

Sometimes, if we feel that we are putting on a mask to “put up with others” it is sometimes better to find a way to connect with them despite differences

Communication and talking with others can help us understand different perspectives, even if we disagree

When you become part of a team, differences will arise but it’s always important to be respectful of how someone else is feeling

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 9/23/2025:

Nathan Freeling, Ghostly Co-Manager:

What he’s from: Haunted Hotel (a comedy cartoon about a family that runs a haunted hotel).

Background:

Originally, he apparently gained the Undervale Hotel through “winning it in a card game with a hooded stranger”. It’s unknown how long he lasted in the haunted hotel, but he apparently died and became a ghost… and the hotel passed to his sister, Katherine. It is noted that he often serves as a “mediator” between the ghosts at the hotel and his sister Katherine. 

Personality:

He’s kind, funny, and is a bit of an advocate for the other ghosts, wanting to help them AND the guests and his family. As a ghost, he misses being able to eat, to the point where he asks his nephew to describe eating pancakes (to the point where it begins making Ben uncomfortable). He also misses other stuff about being alive.

How he is like me:

We’re both kind, funny, and want to help others and (in some ways) be an advocate to others. I want to help others with Autism through things like my fan fictions. Also, I sometimes can be quite humorous and witty, and might be able to lighten the mood a little through humor. We both have trouble understanding others, at times (like, I have trouble with understanding my peers, and he doesn't get why people can be uncomfortable about talking about his death).

Kelsey Notes:

Nathan’s perspective taking and problem solving skills help give him a purpose in the “Haunted Hotel”

          He is able to manage problems between others and bring them to some sort of compromise so they can get along

Even though I want to help/be an advocate for others- not being able to understand others makes this challenging

Instead of being able to understand my peers perspective, I tend to get frustrated because I don’t understand their actions at times

          I’m starting to learn that this isn’t always something they can control

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Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 9/16/2025:

Ebenezer Scrooge, Medium and Banker:

Background:

We all know the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and how he changed his ways after a visit of three Christmas Spirits. But not many people know what happened AFTER.

See, it turns out that Scrooge came away with an unexpected souvenir: He could perceive, communicate with, and channel the powers of astral life (in other words, he could see, speak with, and use the powers of ghosts and spirits)!

When he gets a chance, he often likes to help these spirits finish their unfinished business. But not all ghosts are friendly. The Unrepentant are a type of ghost who were awful in life, and remain awful in death, refusing to admit their wrongdoings and becoming monstrous and warped. Scrooge often has to deal with such figures.

Now, he finds himself working with the skeptical Sherlock Holmes against a dangerous plot involving the dead… one that may cause trouble for all of London, perhaps even the Queen or the world!

Personality:

Scrooge has become a kind man, and is willing to help both the living and the dead.

How he is like me:

We both can be frustrated with others (such as people who bother me and the Unrepentant), are both intelligent, and want to help others, and often have to deal with odd figures (such as my peers and figures of fan fictions). I usually want to help others via Tumblr via presenting characters. Also, I want to help some of my peers succeed. On one hand, many fan fictions I am interested in seem odd to others.  When it comes to my peers, we don’t always relate to each other which can make me feel unrelatable. 

Kelsey Notes:

On one hand, many fan fictions I am interested in seem odd to others.  When it comes to my peers, we don’t always relate to each other which can make me feel unrelatable. 

Helping others doesn’t always mean we will come across people who are easy to help

Recognizing our own weaknesses can help us find a way to relate to others and what they might be struggling with

For example, Scrooge was grumpy in his life but had a moment of clarity that gave him the motivation to change

Because of the progress you have made over the years, you have been able to connect with others in different areas of your life (family, Beacon, Zoom, Tumblr)

In the past, this wasn’t easy- at times it was difficult to sit through non-preferred activities or loud environments that effected your ability to participate with your peers

For Scrooge, he just wants to help others the way that the spirits helped him

Can you relate to some of the “odd” behaviors your peers might engage in?

Scrooge is motivated to help the Unrepented because he sees himself in them

Fortunately, the “good” ghosts assist Scrooge and help him to help others- in a way they become his support system

Not everyone has the same opportunities to get out in the community or to have a support system like yours

Sometimes, reminding yourself of these positives in your life can make it easier to remain calm and patient with others in moments of frustration

[stories-me]

Potential Character for Mrs. Kelsey and Tumblr 9/10/2025:

Phoebe Spengler, Young Ghostbuster:

Personality:

Phoebe Spengler is intelligent, science-minded, and possesses a quiet curiosity about the paranormal, mirroring her grandfather Egon Spengler. While introverted and awkward, she shows great determination and bravery, especially when pursuing her passion for Ghostbusting, and exhibits a unique, sometimes socially unaware sense of humor. She also shows autistic traits and finds overstimulation soothing.

Key Aspects of Phoebe’s Personality

Intelligent and Scientific:

Like her grandfather, Phoebe is brilliant and passionate about science and the paranormal. She quickly learns to use Ghostbusters’ equipment and engages with the family legacy. 

Introverted and Socially Awkward:

Phoebe is shy and struggles with starting conversations. She can be awkward and reacts to new situations and emotions differently than others. 

Determined and Brave:

Despite her quiet nature, she is a determined and noble hero who is unafraid to face danger. She embraces her destiny as a Ghostbuster. 

Unique Sense of Humor:

Phoebe has a dry sense of humor, though she sometimes delivers “dad jokes” at inappropriate times and is oblivious to the correct moment to make them. 

Autistic Traits:

Observers have noted her traits of neurodiversity, including her different ways of reacting and expressing emotions, and finding overstimulation calming. 

Queer-Coded:

She has been described as “queer-coded” in the films and has a storyline in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire that has been interpreted as exploring her queer identity. 

How she is like me:

We are both intelligent, socially awkward (like I usually like to live inside my head with my fan fictions), can be funny (though the subject matter isn’t always appropriate), and have powerful interests (like my fan fictions).

Kelsey Notes:

It can be difficult to navigate social or stressful situations when you have a unique way of responding to them

Typically, people feel and express emotions while there are others who avoid them or don’t process them the same way a neurotypical person would

When she found out about her grandfather it opened up a new world that allowed to express herself in a way she wasn’t comfortable with before

It can be hard to relate to others who don’t understand us, but Phoebe seemed to find a group that accepted her and made her feel comfortable,  not self-conscious

It can be difficult to have a personality that not everyone can relate to or understand

When you find others who accept you and your interests, it can help motivate you to not always get so stuck on ideas in your head

It can be nice to distract ourselves with our own interests but its equally important to fill a social void in our life we didn’t realize we needed or wanted

          For example, how have the outings at Beacon shifted your perspective on getting out in the community and being around your peers (and not just on your computer).

Being socially awkward while having powerful interests can be tricky

If you feel socially awkward you are more inclined to be shy, reserved, or keep to yourself despite still wanting to socialize with others

Being self-conscious might prevent you from having conversations with others even though you would like to