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OC Pride Challenge: Day Five - Asexual

Roan Bennett

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🏆 for your Mangrove Bay OCs?

Lula: Lula isn’t a huge sports fanatic outside surfing, but she gravitates toward teams that embody perseverance and life by the ocean rather than flashy dynasties. She enjoys the Vancouver Canucks, the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Sparks.

Diego: Diego loves athletic excellence and conditioning. Growing up in Florida, he’d naturally cheer for Miami-area teams, while swimming remains his true passion. He enjoys the Florida Panthers, the Miami Marlins and the Miami Dolphins. He also follows Team USA swimming during the Olympics.

Aris: Aris prefers organizations connected to environmental initiatives and coastal communities. She respects athletes who advocate for conservation and sustainability. She enjoys the Seattle Kraken, the Seattle Sounders FC and the San Diego Wave FC.

Roan: Roan roots for teams with passionate fan cultures, punk energy, and loyal supporters more than consistent championships. He’d happily attend a game just for the atmosphere and chants. He enjoys the Philadelphia Flyers, the Oakland Athletics and St. Pauli soccer from Germany.

Shelby: Even after moving to Florida, Shelby keeps her Australian sporting loyalties. She’ll watch AFL at odd hours because that’s what she grew up with, while surfing remains her number one sport. She enjoys the West Coast Eagles, the Sydney Roosters and follows the surfing Championship Tour along with supporting Australian surfers.

tag list (DM to be added): @negative-speedforce-ocs, @cupidlemon, @littlebvtterfly, @moonenthusiastartichoke, @pimento-playing-hopscotch, @sameenshaws, @afdreamer, @destructivisms

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OC Pride Challenge: Day Twenty Six - Queer Creators

Roan Bennett

Born This Way - Lady Gaga

tag list (DM to be added): @negative-speedforce-ocs, @cupidlemon, @littlebvtterfly, @moonenthusiastartichoke, @pimento-playing-hopscotch, @absoluteselinakyle, @afdreamer, @destructivisms

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Roan Bennett Playlist

“Sell Out” – Reel Big Fish

“Superman” – Goldfinger

“Beer” – Reel Big Fish

“The Impression That I Get” – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

“Holiday” – Green Day

“Ocean Avenue” – Yellowcard

“My Friends Over You” – New Found Glory

“The Middle” – Jimmy Eat World

“In Too Deep” – Sum 41

“Float On” – Modest Mouse

“Cigarette Daydreams” – Cage the Elephant

“What You Know” – Two Door Cinema Club

“Kids” – MGMT

“Island in the Sun” – Weezer

“Santeria” – Sublime

graphics by @fae-and-wolf

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Roan Bennett- caramel macchiato

Roan’s sweet side is easy to miss because they rarely make a big deal out of it. Most people see the quiet, sarcastic, slightly detached version of him; the person who shrugs things off and acts like nothing affects them. What they don’t notice is how carefully he pays attention to the people he loves. Roan remembers tiny details: a friend’s favorite snack, the song someone mentioned liking once, the date of an important event they’re nervous about. He’ll show up with exactly what someone needs without ever announcing that he noticed. He’s also the type to perform acts of service instead of giving emotional speeches. If you’re overwhelmed, Roan might help you finish a project, bring you food, charge your phone, or sit beside you in comfortable silence. He isn’t always great at saying “I care about you,” but his actions say it constantly. Another hidden part of his sweetness is how protective he is. Not in a dramatic, confrontational way, but in a quiet, steady way. If someone is being excluded, talked over, or treated unfairly, Roan notices immediately and finds subtle ways to support them. The people closest to him eventually realize something important: Roan loves deeply. He just expresses that love through reliability, thoughtfulness, and showing up when it matters rather than through grand gestures or emotional declarations. The sweetest thing about him is that he never expects recognition for it. He helps because he cares, not because he wants credit.

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🌈 for Roan Bennett, please :-)

Their romantic/sexual orientation, gender identity, and pronouns: Roan is asexual, identifies as male and goes by he/they pronouns.

If they’ve ever gone to any Pride events, and how it went if they have: Yes, Roan has probably been to Pride events, though not in the way some people might expect. His first Pride was something he almost talked himself out of attending. Large crowds, loud music, and being the center of attention aren’t really his thing, so he spent most of the morning debating whether to go at all. In the end, he went with a small group of friends and immediately felt more comfortable when he noticed how many different identities and experiences were represented. What stuck with him wasn’t the parade itself, it was seeing ace flags, hearing people casually talk about asexuality, and realizing he didn’t have to explain or justify himself to anyone there. For someone who sometimes feels overlooked in conversations about attraction and relationships, that sense of recognition meant a lot. Roan isn’t usually the person dancing on a float or shouting into a megaphone. He’s more likely to be sitting on the grass with an iced drink, collecting free stickers, taking photos of cute signs, and quietly enjoying the atmosphere. By the end of the day he’s exhausted, sunburned, and socially drained, but also glad he went. One of his favorite memories is spotting another person wearing ace colors and exchanging a simple smile of recognition without either of them saying a word. That tiny moment stayed with him longer than any of the big performances or speeches.

Who was the first person they came out to? How did it go?: Roan first came out to Aris. Not because he had some dramatic plan, but because Aris was one of the few people who made him feel like he didn’t have to perform or explain himself. They were hanging out one afternoon, sitting on the beach after a surf session and the conversation drifted toward crushes and dating. Roan hesitated for a while before quietly saying “I don’t really think I experience attraction the same way everyone else does. I think I’m asexual.” He’d spent weeks worrying that people would think he was confused, too young to know, or that he’d “change his mind.” Instead, Aris just looked at him and said “Okay. Thanks for telling me.” The simplicity of the reaction almost made Roan emotional because he’d prepared himself for a much harder conversation. Aris asked a couple respectful questions later when he was comfortable answering them, but mostly she treated him exactly the same as before. A few months later, when Roan also began feeling more confident about using he/they pronouns, Aris was one of the first people to consistently get them right without making a big deal out of it. That’s one of the reasons Roan trusts her so much; she’s always made room for him to be himself without demanding explanations.

Have they ever questioned their gender? If so, did anything come of the questioning?: Yes. Roan has definitely questioned his gender, though the process was much quieter and less dramatic than many people assume. For a long time, Roan knew that being seen as a girl never felt quite right, but he also didn’t have the language to explain why. He wasn’t necessarily thinking, “I’m definitely a boy,” so much as “Why does everyone seem more comfortable with these expectations than I am?” For a while he wondered if he might be nonbinary. He spent months reading other people’s experiences and trying to figure out where he fit. In the end, he realized that while he connected with some nonbinary experiences, “male” felt like the most accurate description of who he was. That’s why he identifies as a boy and uses he/they pronouns. He’s comfortable being seen as male, but he also appreciates the flexibility and freedom that “they” gives him. The questioning did lead somewhere important: it gave him confidence in his identity. These days, Roan doesn’t spend nearly as much time analyzing his gender as he used to. He reached a point where he thought “I don’t need to prove I’m a guy. I just am.” That doesn’t mean he never has moments of doubt or insecurity, especially when dealing with people who don’t understand his identity. But compared to when he first started questioning, he’s much more settled and at peace with himself.

Do they have any flags, or things decorated with the flags, of their identity/identities?: Yes, but Roan’s approach is very much “subtle unless you know what you’re looking at.” He doesn’t have a giant flag covering an entire wall, though he briefly considered buying one after his first Pride event. He worried it would feel too conspicuous in his room, so he settled on smaller things instead. As for his gender identity, he has a few items with the trans flag colors, but they’re even less obvious. He tends to be more private about that part of himself. One of Roan’s favorite possessions is probably something surprisingly small like an ace pin given to him by a friend. It’s inexpensive and easy to overlook, but it means a lot because it was one of the first times someone acknowledged his identity without needing a long explanation.

If they’re more out and proud about their queerness, or if they treat it like just a fact of life: Roan falls somewhere in the middle, but leans more toward “it’s just a fact of life” than “out and proud.” He’s proud of being asexual and trans, and he doesn’t hide either identity. If someone asks his pronouns, he’ll tell them. If a conversation naturally turns to sexuality, he won’t pretend to be someone he’s not. He attends Pride events, supports other queer people, and doesn’t see his identities as something to be ashamed of. At the same time, queerness isn’t the thing he centers his entire personality around. If you asked Roan to describe himself, he’d probably mention being a surfer, a friend, a student, a reader, or whatever hobby he’s currently obsessed with before mentioning that he’s ace or trans. Not because those identities aren’t important, but because they’ve become normal parts of his life. His attitude is often “Yeah, I’m ace. Yeah, I use he/they pronouns. Anyway…” That casualness can sometimes surprise people because he spent so much time questioning himself when he was younger. Once he became comfortable in his identity, he stopped feeling the need to constantly explain or defend it. The one exception is when he meets someone who’s questioning their own identity or feeling isolated. Then he becomes much more openly queer and supportive. He remembers how meaningful it was to see older ace and trans people living ordinary, happy lives, and he wants to be that example for someone else.

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🍮 vanilla latte🥛 flat white 🌙 decaf for Roan?

🍮 vanilla latte – what’s something sweet about them?: One sweet thing about Roan is that, beneath all the noise and jokes, he’s genuinely passionate and vulnerable about the things he loves. He presents himself as the carefree class clown of the surf scene, but he pours real heart into his music, spending time writing songs and dreaming about taking his band further than Mangrove Bay. That combination of big energy on the outside and sincere dedication on the inside makes him surprisingly endearing.

🥛 flat white – what’s something simple but important about them?: Something simple but important about Roan is that he makes people feel included. He’s the kind of person who naturally pulls others into the conversation, invites someone to sit with his group, or drags a shy friend into an adventure because he genuinely wants them there. It’s not something he thinks of as a big personality trait, it’s just how he moves through the world. Because of that, people often feel comfortable around him even when he’s being loud, chaotic, or teasing.

🌙 decaf – what do they do when they can’t sleep?: When Roan can’t sleep, he usually gives up on the idea of sleeping pretty quickly. He’ll grab his guitar and quietly work on song lyrics, strumming just loud enough to hear himself while trying not to wake anyone. If inspiration isn’t hitting, he’ll wander outside, sit somewhere he can hear the ocean, and let the sound of the waves untangle whatever is keeping his mind busy. Sometimes he’ll send completely unhinged late-night texts or voice notes to friends, only to regret them slightly in the morning. On the rare nights when something is genuinely bothering him, he writes. Most of those notes never become songs and never get shown to anyone, but getting the thoughts out of his head helps. By the time he’s exhausted himself creatively, he usually falls asleep with his guitar still leaning against the bed.

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Spell a muses name for Roan?

R - When’s the last time they had a birthday party?: It was probably a few years ago, before his band fully took over his life, likely around middle school.

O - How much have they changed in the past five years?: Roan hasn’t become a different person, he’s become a more defined version of himself. The past five years likely sharpened him rather than changed him completely.

A - Who are their exes? Do they still keep in touch?: A girl named Maya Delgado from middle school whom he’s friendly with and keeps in touch with occasionally via text and someone from a local band who he briefly dated during the early days of his band. They are polite if they run into each other

N - Are they clumsy and/or prone to accidents?: Roan isn’t clumsy by nature, he’s just distractible in the best (and occasionally messy) way. His accidents tend to be harmless and slightly funny rather than serious.