Hello, you don't have to answer to this if its too personal, but I wondered, since you post most things with same-sex characters, if you're bisexual, or gay or smth? Not that it matters, I'm just curious
Hi..! Hm, it is quite a personal question and I’m not sure I am exactly equipped to answer it, but I will try my best.
Mm first of all, I don’t know if it is necessarily true that I post “most things” with same-sex characters. I mean, Steven Universe is an exception and that’s just because... all the characters on that show are... female coded... but SU-aside.
As for me personally, I am not quite comfortable with putting a label on myself. I can call myself cishet, because that is easy. The truth of the matter is, labels to describe how I feel about myself or to whom I am attracted don’t seem representative of me. A label carries with it certain connotations - and I would say also denotations, especially because language we use today online to describe gender and sexuality do not have any fixed and universal definition. The words we most commonly use here on this website are also overwhelmingly from a Western perspective. So words like “gay” or “bisexual” or “cisgender” or “transgender” fail to capture the full truth of a complicated experience.
There are words that people can use to describe me. And I may fit under any number of these categories that people wish to associate with me. But I myself do not want to claim any of these identities as my own.
Me: *will literally risk death and anaphylactic shock to save a bug*
Smol: I can’t get over how kind you are QmQ
Me: no it’s not cuz I’m so kind it’s because I have a crippling fear of dead bugs based on a childhood trauma that I have this vague memory about that I don’t even know if it’s real or not
Me: so that’s the basis of the fear. And I have a fear of window sills and ceiling lights bc they are like mass graveyards
🐳 (I can't remember what question this is but I got excited cause the whale is cute)
🐳: What do you look for in a friend?
Oh gosh! What an appropriate question coming from you, smol!
Of course that isn’t to say I’m not open to striking up a quick and amicable relationship with just about anyone! I am very open and friendly and I welcome interactions with anyone.
But I’ve had a few people come into my private messages asking if we can be friends. It doesn’t work that way??
I am courteous and friendly to everyone I meet - and I try to remain as such even in the face of hostility. But it’s hard to try to cater to someone who is asking for a friendship based on… idk? Nothing?
But to respond more directly to the question, in a friend, I look for respect. I want someone who will see me as someone who is worthwhile and deserving of respect. ^_^; I think I deserve that.
Facts about Atumu that I am realising are actually facts about Modo:
cannot sleep if others are awake
for very different reasons, I guess. I don’t really know why I can’t sleep when others are awake. Needless to say, I have never fallen asleep on anyone in any situation in my life? How many days can I go without sleep ??? infinitely many unless you get me alone. If I’m alone, then I can sleep. But if someone else is awake and talking to me, it doesn’t matter how tired I am or how many days I have gone without rest -- I will not fall asleep if I am being engaged. It’s not even that I have to try??? I’m not “fighting sleep” -- I just literally... it is physically impossible for me to fall asleep if I am being engaged.
Atumu, on the other hand, does not sleep in the presence of others for different reasons. He does, however, fight sleep. (Also probably because he’s kind of not human and can go a REALLY fucking long time without sleep, so when he really needs rest, he’s gonna struggle). The only time he would fall asleep in the presence of anyone awake, however, would be if his body literally gave out (usually from a combination of lack of sleep, food, etc. and the presence of sickness). His body can take a lot of stress, so it has to be a stupendous contribution of all those factors for him to actually pass out.
He will sleep, but only after every single other person is asleep around him. And even then, he is a tremendously light sleeper and will wake up the second someone else stirs. Even a change in others’ breathing patterns is enough to rouse him back up. For Atumu, it’s basically like a “awaken before others, sleep after others” type deal, so no one actually sees him sleep. He’s no use to anyone if he’s asleep.
Hey dad so I chipped my front tooth when I was nine-ish by smashing my face into a metal jungle gym bar playing this game called "cherry cherry" and now the filling I've had for 4+ years chipped off (somehow?? idk) so now I have a chipped front tooth all over again to go with my braces... I feel like a five year old. Idk why I'm telling you this but here we are
omg my son - I still love you, chipped tooth and all.
Here, since we’re disclosing embarrassing chipped tooth stories - I use my mouth to try to open things that my hands cannot (a lot of times). So I have a fair bit of confidence in my jaw strength ahahahah.
But I was trying to dislodge something - I don’t remember what - and I didn’t have a wrench or pliers on me. Yes, it was a metal thing. So I decide to resort to my teeth as I always do.
I hear a click and I think - did I loosen it? No. I chipped a small chunk off my bottom right front incisor.
Literally the stuff of my nightmares.
I guess there are a lot of nerves in teeth because damn that spot was sensitive for weeks.
It’s still a little rough/pointy and definitely still more sensitive than the rest of my teeth, but lesson learned: your teeth don’t do what metal tools that were literally built for that purpose do.
Tagged by @missmellifluous. I’ll put this under a cut too I guess.
1. Coke or Pepsi:
I don’t like soda, but pepsi? It tastes sweeter. But I can’t handle carbonation.
2. Disney or Dreamworks:
Both...? I feel like Disney gets a lot of the credit for a lot of things Dreamworks does. Disney does seem more classic, but Dreamworks does take more risks.
3. Coffee or Tea:
Neither? I don’t really drink either. I’ve had more tea than coffee though. But like, not the kind with bags and cream and stuff. I don’t understand that.
4. Books or Movies:
Both? I definitely watch more movies than I read books though. Easier to consume. But books just fuck me up when I’m done.
5. Windows or Mac:
Mac
6. DC or Marvel:
Marvel mostly, but I do love me some Bat Family. Grayson is the fave.
7. X-box or Playstation:
Sorry I don’t game...I’m......fake gamer guy......
8. Dragon Age or Mass Effect:
........I don’t know........
9. Night Owl or Early Riser:
Um, does it count if I just don’t sleep? Am I both? Mostly night owl.
10. Cards or Chess:
...neither...???? idk. I mean I played Yugioh, which is a card game.
11. Chocolate or Vanilla:
Chocolate.
12. Vans or Converse:
I have never worn either. But they both look nice.
13. Lavallan, Trevelyan, Cadash, or Adaar:
Who...
14. Fluff or Angst:
I love me some fluff but I live the angst.
15. Beach or Forest:
Forest! I could spend my life in the woods. Can’t spend more than 2 days on the beach...
16. Dogs or Cats:
porque no los dos
17. Clear Skies or Rain:
Clear skies. I like being able to go out.
18. Cooking or Eating Out:
Cooking. Save money. Plus I’m a good cook.
19. Spicy Food or Mild:
idk it depends. Some things taste better spicy, some things taste better mild. But I don’t think I’ve ever made anything without adding hella seasonings...
20. Halloween/Samhin or Solistice/Yule/Christmas:
idk does it matter when you don’t celebrate anything? I like Halloween though. For the aesthetic.
21. Little too cold or little too hot:
Can I just have normal temperature...? Probs too hot. I feel like I will fall asleep and never wake up if it’s too cold. Plus, I have lived just fine in the literal desert without AC. But I have also lived in a place where I could see my breath indoors and...no thanks...I don’t want that for me ever again. I want to be able to feel all my extremities. I have too many bad cold experiences.
22. Superpower:
Um, teleportation? That would solve the issue of global food distribution.
23. Animation or Live Action:
Animation for sure.
24. Paragon or Renegade:
???? I try to be a paragon but I guess I’m always a renegade. Unwilling renegade?
25. Bath or Showers:
When was the last time I had a bath...
26. Team Cap or Team Ironman:
This breaks my heart cuz like. In the movie, Tony was just trying to do Good(TM). - @kayvsworld I usually like Steve but I didn’t like him all that much in that movie.
27. Fantasy or Sci-Fi:
Eh? Idk, neither? I consume more fantasy media though. (fantasy costco theme song plays in the background)
28. Fav Quotes:
We often complain about “society” as a whole, but what we often forget is that we comprise society. If we want to change society, we must change ourselves.
(fuck I think that was a quote from myself - what an asshole)
29. Youtube or Netflix:
I don’t follow any youtubers, so I just use youtube for music. I guess Netflix.
30. Harry Potter or Percy Jackson:
Never read either. *shrinks away in fear from all the hate I’ll get for this*
31. When I Feel Accomplished:
When I’ve helped make someone happy (:
32. Star Wars or Star Trek:
idk it’s been a long time since I’ve watched Star Trek. I remember I liekd Data and that was it. I know it had some pretty monumental moments, like first interracial kiss - and also had an Asian lead actor!!
But I’m mostly caught up on Star Wars. So they each have their perks I guess.
33. Paperback Books or Hardback:
Either? Paperback is easier to read, but I’m anxious not to damage to books.
34. A world without literature or music:
idk - both would seem pretty shitty. I don’t listen to music much, but I play violin. But all the world’s history is contained in literature, so probs literature.
35. Who was the last person to make me laugh:
idk probs @necromilk
36. Sour or Sweet Candy:
Both? I don’t eat candy much.
37. Believe in aliens?:
Um, I think it’s statistically improbable that extraterrestrial life does not exist. It’s just....not very likely that there are no “aliens”
38. Dawn or Dusk:
Well I like sunsets more than sunrises, so dusk? BUT. There is nothing more satisfying than waking up at the ass crack of dawn, just as the sun rises. Idk.
39. Piercings or Tattoos:
I have a piercing but not a tattoo, so I guess...piercings? I could see myself getting more piercings but not really tattoos.
40. Girls? Hot?:
Yes.
41. Snow or Fog:
Snow! It’s better than rain because the slow melting allows better percolation into the ground without runoff. (:
42. Sleep facing the wall or room:
idk doesn’t matter. I move around too much (both locations, sleeping arrangements, and in my sleep) for it to matter. When I’m tired, I just crash.
43. TRC of AFTG:
what.
44. Horror or Drama:
uM.... I’m a big weenie who is bad at horror. But dramas are kind of boring :/
45. Orcarina of Time or Majora’s Mask:
Are these video games....
46. Living in nature or city:
Definitely nature. Like I said, I could live just fine in the woods.
47. Any addictions:
Uh...tumblr...?
48. Languages:
English and French are the only fluent ones. Then I got lil bits of: Chinese, German, Hindi.
49. What music do I listen too:
Fuck anything. Mostly 60s-80s junk. Musicals stuff? Music from cartoons. Schoolhouse rock. Crap, basically. Oh, I do like electroswing though. (:
50. Fav mythical creature:
idk m8. I don’t put much thought into this stuff. Sphinxes are cool I guess. Riddles n shit. (I’ve got hella centaur characters tho)
51. Safe zone:
I’m never safe. Anywhere. >_>
52. First fandom:
Um, power rangers? Maybe? I learned English watching Power Rangers.
53. Cartoons or Adult Shows:
Cartoons probs. I’m a big baby.
54. Current music:
Uh, Griffin McElroy’s soundcloud.
55. Favorite starter?:
Is this a pokemon question?
56. What would your witch’s familiar be?
That’s an animal, right? Probably something useless, like a chinchilla.
