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Quick reminder that Pat is Here nowĀ !!
send me a symbol and i will write a drabble about my muse from the point of view ofā¦
FAMILY
ā - ⦠My museās father ā - ⦠My museās mother ā„ - ⦠My museās sibling ⦠- ⦠My museās child ⤠- ⦠My museās significant other Āæ - ⦠A member of my museās extended family
FRIENDS
ā° - ⦠My museās best friend ⦠- ⦠Someone my muse admires ā§ - ⦠Someone who admires my muse ā - ⦠My museās favorite coworker/classmate ā - ⦠My museās childhood friend ā - ⦠A friend my muse has not met yet
OTHERS
ā - ⦠My museās neighbor ā - ⦠My museās boss ā¼ - ⦠Someone my muse sees every day ā - ⦠Someone my muse commutes with ā - ⦠Someone who dislikes my muse ā„ - ⦠Someone who is attracted to my muse
SELF
ā” - ⦠My museās younger self ā„ - ⦠My museās older self ā - ⦠An AU version of my muse āæ - ⦠My muse on a good day ā - ⦠My muse on a bad day ā - Any version of my muse (asker specifies)
duskfloretā:
ć ā ć āGood.ā Because Kyr didnāt plan on moving anytime soon if he could help it, so it was nice to have Patās compliance with that. Itād be disappointing if either of them had work or other obligations to worry about, and fortunately, they both had the day off and the younger already studied more than enough, as always. ( Idly, Kyr thought about how good Patās grades mustāve been with all the work he put into everything, though he never actually checked to see. But he had confidence in Pat. ) Content, he settled back down against the other, prepared for another nap, only for his stomach to rumble after a minute. An interruption.Ā āWanna get takeout?ā he asked, voice muffled against the fabric of the youngerās shirt. It mayāve been a slight change of plan, but as long as they were together, heād allow it.
Ā Ā Ā ā° | ā | ā± ā Ā ā Ā Great.Ā āĀ Lips twitched up slightly, glad that they were more or less in agreement that neither of them really wanted to move. At least. . . for a moment that was the case. Pat huffed a laugh at Kyrās rumbling stomach and the subsequent question. Ā ā Ā What happened to not movingĀ ?Ā ā Ā He quirked an eyebrow, though he was only teasing. Honestly, he was getting a little hungry too and while he occasionally forgot to feed himself, he didnāt often forget to feed other people. So he nodded, though he wasnāt convinced Kyr had seen it. Takeout sounded like a great idea. It wouldnāt take as long as cooking something.Ā āĀ We probably should.Ā āĀ Even if it was just a nap, waking up hungry was never pleasant. Running his fingers through Kyrās hairĀ (Ā againĀ ), he wondered absently what sounded best.Ā Ā ā Ā What sounds good to youĀ ?Ā āĀ Ā
duskfloretā:
[text to: pat] yeah, thatās generally good! [text to: pat] to channel pyrrha: as it should be [text to: pat] eh, who knows? maybe you have some untapped potential no one knows about [text to: pat] i donāt know who josie is, but i can only imagine that the consequences were dire [text to: pat] yup! and if anyone else wants a cool bracelet, they can match with us too
[text: Asher] Generally. [text: Asher] Wouldnāt have it any other way, really.Ā [text: Asher] Maybe. Probably not. But maybe.Ā [text: Asher] Right, sorry. Sheās my little sister. Dire might be an understatement.Ā [text: Asher] Youāll have to mention it at the next club meeting. Watch. Seventy-five percent of them will want one.
I did not get everything queued here. But Iāll have most of tomorrow to do things. I think I might have talked myself into taking the leap to move Pat over to the multi. But watch, Iām gonna sleep on it and probably change my mind. Anyway. Good nightĀ !
duskfloretā:
ć ā ć Ohāoh! That was good! Fortunately, Kyr hadnāt misunderstood, which meant that he hadnāt gotten his hopes up for nothing. ( Pyrrha would surely be proud of him. ) He continued to pet the cat as he watched Pat. Partially in shock, really. When heād considered the possibility of his feelings being returned, it sounded too good to be true; after all, someone as nice as Pat liking someone like Kyr? In general, he didnāt see himself as the type of person that someone would want to be with in that way; not that he had a poor opinion of himself, of course, just that he knew he could be quite the handful. And that maybe not many people would be interested in dealing with him like that.
But now, hearing the words from the youngerās mouth, he felt pleased. It seemed that his decision to take a chance paid off, though he wasnāt the type to keep his feelings, good or bad, to himself anyway. He was too straightforward for that.Ā āCool,ā he responded because it was. Well, that was that, right? If there was some other, more proper way to respond to that, he had no clue, and after a moment, he turned his attention back to Catroclus, who deserved many pets for being his moral support in this endeavor. Yeah, it was definitely a good day.
Ā Ā Ā ā° | ā | ā± āĀ Patroclus was glad that his little mess up hadnāt had Kyr turning tail immediately. Thank the gods Kyr didnāt seem to mind it as much as he probably should have. Words were important and Pat obviously had a penchant for messing them up, even in very important situations. He really needed to watch what he said. Especially considering that could have turned out much worse if Kyr hadnāt taken the time to ask him to clarify. Telling Pyrrha and Bris about it would probably bring about worse results, though. The thought had his face warming involuntarily. But he pushed the slight embarrassment that was doing its best to eat at him away. This wasnāt a time for embarrassment, not really. He was much too happy for that.Ā
Gaze jumping from Kyr to the notebook heād abandoned on the coffee table, he was certain he wouldnāt be getting anymore studying done. He felt vaguely like a weight had been lifted. A little odd, but nice nonetheless. He returned his attention to the older when he spoke.Ā Ā ā Ā Cool,Ā ā Ā he agreed, because that was certainly one way to sum it up, even if it did pull a small chuckle from him. Sliding down in his seat a little and letting his head drop onto the back of the chair he was sitting in when Kyr returned his attention to Cat, he grinned up at the ceiling. Gods, he probably looked ridiculous. Like a little kid, giddy over getting something theyād wanted for a long time. Then again, he supposed that wasnāt too far off the mark, was itĀ ?Ā Ā ā Ā I donāt think Iāll be getting very far in my notes. Ā āĀ His attention was most certainly shot. Not that it had ever really been on his notes in the first place. Not today, anyway.Ā
@duskfloret replied to your post: Sometimes, when Iām thinking about possible muses,...
Pyrrha would Fightā¢.
Kyr would also Fightā¢.
Pat would Fear(tm)Ā (and would appreciate Pyrrha and Kyr, but also wouldnāt want them in any trouble). Honestly, though, like zero objections. End him.
Sometimes, when Iām thinking about possible muses, I get an idea and Iām likeĀ āoh, yeah, thatād be greatĀ !Ā ā then I remember I almost added Noah to the multimuse and it makes me question my judgement.Ā
@duskfloret replied to your post: whats your multimuse
Caeās multi-muse is also beautiful, awesome, wonderful, full of great muses, and written by a lovely, lovely person.
Heck. Kool Whip oh my goodness. I love you so much, omgĀ Ā !
whats your multimuse
My multimuse is @mythlivedĀ !!
duskfloret:Ā
ć ā ć Though Kyr opened his mouth to ask if Pat was okay, the younger recovered from choking before he could actually say anything. Well, at least he didnāt die? That seemed to happen a lot for whatever reason, and maybe it wasnāt something he should be used to hearing. And maybe more important at the moment was Patās response to his confession. He seemed flustered about it, to say the least: even Kyr could tell that much. Me too. That, well, he didnāt know what to make of, and for a moment, he debated asking for clarificationābecause what was that supposed to mean? A part of him itched to excuse himself and go call Pyrrha for her input, both for her to explain Patās answer and for working through his momentary hesitation. But he didnāt want to leave the younger hanging, either, so he sat still, petting Cat idly as he worked up the courage to just ask. ( Somehow, asking for clarification made him more nervous than confessing his feelingsāprobably because the latter didnāt make him feel dumb. )
Me too. An expression of agreement.Ā āYouāre⦠in love with you too?ā While that was the literal interpretation, it didnāt sound like a very Pat thing to say; the youngerās self-esteem seemed pretty average at best, and if he was going to turn someone down, something like that would be too rude for him to say. So he was agreeing to something, but not that. Not literally.Ā āOr,ā he perked up a bit as it occurred to him what Pat more likely intended to say,Ā āare you in love with me?ā Kyr hadnāt assumed his feelings would be reciprocatedāin fact, he figured he was more likely to be rejectedābut the notion that they were had him more than a little eager to hear Pat say it.
Ā Ā Ā ā° | ā | ā± ā Ā Ah shit. Patroclus knew that he didnāt articulate himself well from time to time, but this was almost going beyond that. Not only had he embarrassed himself well and trulyĀ (Ā choking and then just saying me too. . . what kind of answer was me tooĀ ?Ā ), but heād confused Kyr too. Gods, he needed a handler-- or to justĀ think.Ā Thinking before speaking would probably work just as well, considering. Still, he was a little flustered from Kyrās sudden confession and coherent thought was a little easier said than done, especially when he still wasnāt entirely certain heād heard the older correctly. I think Iām kinda in love with you.Ā Patās heart caught. No, heād definitely said that. Watching Kyr pet Cat, he tried to reorganize his thoughts to fix the mess he was certain heād just made. Unfortunately-- or, no, probably fortunately considering Patās current track record-- Kyr beat him to it.Ā
ā Ā Am I in love with myself. . .Ā Ā ?Ā āĀ The thought elicited a small laugh before he caught himself. That question was a product of his own mess-up. He opened his mouth to confirm that, no, he was not in love with himself, but held the assurance on the tip of his tongue when Kyr spoke again. Patās expression softened when the older perked up as he finished his question. Was he that happy with the thought that Pat returned his feelingsĀ ?Ā Honestly, whoād have thoughtĀ ?Ā Ā ā Ā Yeah.Ā āĀ A quick nod of affirmation and a smile that all but forced its way into existence.Ā ā Ā Iām in love with you, too.Ā āĀ It was odd, saying it after having kept it to himself for so long out of fear of what might happen if he mentioned it. Pyrrha had told him that telling Kyr was the better idea, but still heād been anxious over it. And now here he was, left reeling over the confession heād received and the one heād offered in return.Ā
Even numbers!
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2. Do they have any daily ritualsĀ ?Ā
He doesĀ !Ā Patās daily rituals do vary a little as far as when he gets them done, but they consist of daily worship, reading his email, studying, reading at least a chapter in whatever book heās picked up, and a few other mundane things, like checking his calendar, cleaning, calling Josie or Karen or Garrett, things like that.Ā
4.Ā What would they do if they needed to make dinner but the kitchen was busyĀ ?Ā Ā
The short answer is heād kick Briseis out with the threat of not making her anything, but they both know he wonāt hold to the threat. So heād probably just shuffle through the kitchen around Briseis while she sat on the island watching him or maybe helping if itās something she knows how to make. Typically the two make dinner together anyway if theyāre both off work or home in enough time to do soĀ !
6.Ā Eating habits and sample daily menu.Ā
Patroclusā eating habits arenāt exactly the healthiest. Between med school and work, he manages to eat out a lot more than heād like to. He also manages to accidentally skip breakfast about seventy-five percent of the time. That said, he doesnāt eat a whole lot of junk foods. Heās health conscious enough to tell himself he probably needs to eat better, but then he manages not to do it, though not for lack of trying. As for a daily menu, lunch is usually something light like a sandwich or soup despite his uncanny ability to completely overlook breakfast. Then dinner is usually something a little more substantial and changes based on what he and Briseis agree on. Sometimes dinner is takeout and then sometimes itās a home cooked meal that one of them or both have made.Ā
8.Ā Favorite indulgence and feelings surrounding indulging.Ā
Patroclus has a couple of different indulgences. The first: kourabiedes, because his grandmother makes them every time he visits and has since he was littleĀ (Ā they were his favorite thing when he was little and she sticks to making them almost religiouslyĀ )Ā Ā so he has absolutely zero guilt in indulging in them. Heās pretty sure it would hurt her feelings if he didnāt.Ā The second: Lokma. Specifically Briseisā, because she covers it in melted dark chocolate. Patās weak for dark chocolate.Ā (Ā Sometimes sheāll add powdered sugar and coconut if heās feeling a little down or if theyāre celebrating something.Ā )Ā Ā
Both are comfort foods, so his feelings surrounding indulging in them are pretty positive. It could have a lot to do with the fact that he doesnāt have them often, but he doubts it a little. Heās not convinced there would be any guile even if he did indulge in them often.Ā
10.Ā NeurosesĀ ?Ā Do they recognize them as suchĀ ?Ā
Patroclus suffers from generalized anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. He was diagnosed with each at different times in his life, but also fairly close together all things considered. For one, the PTSD was diagnosed when he was twelve, not long after his motherās murder. The generalized anxiety was diagnosed a little over a year after that, so he certainly recognizes them as what they are.Ā
12.Ā Favorite book genreĀ ?Ā
When it comes to reading, Pat leans a little more toward classics than anything else, because he remembers when some of them were written. It makes him a little nostalgic. However, he also leans toward modern fantasy novels or mystery novels. Sometimes something a little easier to read than classics, especially if itās while classes are in session.Ā
14.Ā Physical abnormalitiesĀ ?Ā (Ā Both visible and not, including injuries/disabilities, long-term illnesses, food-intolerances, etc.Ā )Ā
As far as physical abnormalities go, Patroclus doesnāt really have any aside from a thin scar on his chest and a thicker one between his shoulder blades, both of which he got when he was younger. He does have an odd food intolerance when it comes to okra, but thatās more of a texture problem than it is an actual intolerance. He could eat it and it not make a difference. He really canāt handle the texture though.Ā
16.Ā Biggest and smallest long term goalĀ ?Ā
His biggest long term goal right now is opening his own practice when he gets through med school and residencyĀ (Ā which, this could change a little, but this is where heās at right nowĀ )Ā and his smallest is getting his student loans paid off as quickly as he possibly can.Ā
18.Ā Favorite beverageĀ ?Ā
Patās favorite beverage is chai tea. Itās good iced, itās good hot, itās good as a latte, itās good sweetened or not. What more could he ask for, reallyĀ ?
20.Ā Childhood illnessesĀ ?Ā Any interesting stories behind themĀ ?Ā
Patroclus, despite being vaccinated, had chickenpox as a child. It was incredibly uncomfortable and he felt miserableĀ (Ā especially so when his temperature spikedĀ ), but he also remembers being glad that his father wouldnāt go anywhere near him when he had it. By extension, the man wouldnāt go anywhere near his mother either because she was always in such close proximityĀ to Patroclus the entire time he was sick. So despite being absolutely miserable physically, mentally and emotionally he was the happiest heād ever been.Ā
22.Ā Given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happenĀ ?Ā
He would just doodle on the paper. Little things, probably, because heās never practiced drawing anything other than diagrams and cells and other things for classes. He might manage to scribble down some of the things heās learned or he might just practice his signature until the paper is filled completely with his name. Itās a matter of circumstance, really. Whether or not heās been studying might play a part in it. That said, it could also just be lines or some literal scribbles if heās tired.Ā
24.Ā Is there one subject of study that they excel atĀ ?Ā Or do they even care about intellectual pursuits at allĀ ?Ā
Patroclus would like to think that he does excel when it comes to things like Biology and Chemistry and Medicine, but he knows very well that he really excelsĀ when it comes to History, if only because heās lived and remembers a lot of that. But if the question is about things he doesnāt have an unfair advantage on, then definitely Medicine. Intellectual pursuits, as a whole, are definitely important to him if only because heās one of those that likes to learn new things, regardless of what they are.Ā
26.Ā Do they have any plans for the futureĀ ?Ā Any contingency plans if things donāt workoutĀ ?
He does, which consist of becoming a doctor, but thatās about as far in his planning as heās gotten. He has absolutely zero contingency plans, so he hopes and prays that Plan A is the only plan he needs.Ā
28.Ā Who do they see as their best friendĀ ?Ā Their worst enemyĀ ?
AnsweredĀ !!
30.Ā Reaction to sudden intrapersonal disaster.Ā Ā (Ā e.g. close family member suddenly dies.Ā Ā )
AnsweredĀ !!
32.Ā Thoughts on material possessions in generalĀ ?Ā
Pat isnāt a super materialistic person, but he is sentimental which typically leads to him having a hard time getting rid of things like his first pair of glasses even though his prescriptionās since changed. It also keeps him from getting rid of the illustrated copy of The Iliad that his mom got him without his father knowing when he first told her about his memories. He isnāt materialistic, but there are things he holds on to.
34.Ā Thoughts on privacyĀ ?Ā (Ā Are they a private person, or are they prone to āTMIāĀ ?Ā )Ā
Patroclus is a private person through and through. Being too open with people makes him fairly uncomfortable unless heās close to them and even then he isnāt very open about things that are usually consideredĀ āĀ TMIĀ āĀ because heās very easily embarrassed or flustered. Privacy as a whole is also really important to Pat, because it was something he had precious little of until he was adopted by the Altonās.Ā
36.Ā What makes them feel guiltyĀ ?Ā
Heās actually made to feel guilty pretty easily. If he thinks that heās bothering someone or that heās managed to unload all of his problems onto them, he feels guilty about it. This is the number one reason he does his absolute best to keep his emotions in checkĀ (Ā even if he isnāt very good at itĀ ). Heās getting better about understanding that talking things out with people doesnāt necessarily equate to unloading his problems on them, but itās a slow process and he talks to very few people about whatās bothering him, even among close friends. Heās also guilty over typical things like if he thinks heās upset someone or if he forgot to turn a light off or if he forgot to leave Briseis a note if he was unable to get ahold of her or if he drinks the last cup of coffee, etc.Ā
38.Ā Would they consider themselves a Type A or Type B personalityĀ ?Ā
Type A in regard to work ethic and stress levels, but Type B in regard to temperament. He manages to stress himself out to the max over assignments and exams and the like, but he doesnāt lash out and get angry at other people over it. Heās very mild-tempered.Ā
40.Ā Would you say that they have a superiority-complexĀ ?Ā Inferiority-complexĀ ?Ā NeitherĀ ?Ā
Patroclus definitely struggled with an inferiority-complex for some time, probably from middle school to undergrad, but as he got through his freshman year of college and started his sophomore year, he started to come out of it. Briseis was a lot of help in that regard. At this point, he doesnāt have one, though his confidence occasionally slips and that causes a pretty good scare on his part from time to time.Ā
42.Ā HobbiesĀ ?Ā
Does studying count as a hobbyĀ ?Ā Because heās good at that. Really, though, Patroclus likes to read. He also cares for a number of houseplants all through his and Briseisā apartment. He and Briseis both cook. He thought about taking up knitting one winter because Briseis refused to wear or even purchase a scarf. The idea was tabled though when Josie gave her one as a gift and Bris decided she had to wear it.Ā
44.Ā ReligionĀ ?Ā
Pat follows Hellenismos, which is the traditional religion of ancient Greece. However, itās also a reconstructed religion, meaning itās been adapted to the modern world. But because so much of the ancient practices have been lost to time, the absence of worship by groups in most places, and a couple of other differences, itās not entirely a reconstructed religion by exact definition. Itās based a lot on scholarly research done of what has been found of ancient practices.Ā There are two branches of Hellenismos: Traditional and Reformed. Specifically, he follows the branch of the religion thatās considered Traditional Hellenismos, meaning he practices as closely to the ancient practice as possible in this time period. That said, Patās firstā and most vividā life was lived during the time that ancient practices were used, so he remembers some of them and implements what he can.Ā (Ā Heād be lying if he said the disuse of living sacrifices made the practice seem any lesser. Heās rather glad killing things to sacrifice to the gods isnāt common practice anymore.Ā Ā )
46.Ā Do they express their thoughts through words or deedsĀ ?Ā
BothĀ !Ā Patroclus isnāt always the best at articulating himself in a way that gets across exactly how heās feeling, but he does his best to show his gratitude with words first. If he struggles with that, then deeds are definitely next on the list. Now, the deed itself will depend on what the other person has done for him, but he never wants to seem ungrateful. Because honestly he isnāt. If someone does something nice for him or gifts him something, etc. he appreciates it. A lot.Ā
Itās much the same with other thoughts and emotions, though heās more likely to express anger or irritation through words if someone really pisses him off. You might get the cold shoulder if itās something minor, because he doesnāt like to risk saying something that heāll regret later on down the line.
48.Ā How do they express loveĀ ?Ā
Okay, so I know that Iāve established the fact that Patroclus is a very private person in general, unless youāre someone thatās very close to him. The way he expresses love is very much the same. He expresses it privately, in ways that maybe only the person heās expressing it to picks up on it. This is with all types of love, be it platonic or romantic. Things differ a little though with each, obviously. So, if Pat is trying to express love to his romantic partner, heās much more likely to initiate physical contact or to express it verbally and directly. However, thatās all still super private, because heās not one for PDA. Small things are fine in public, but much other than hand holding, quick kisses, or hug and he starts to get a little uncomfortable. But there will always be feather-light touches or certain looks that heāll offer his partner that he wouldnāt anyone else. When it comes to his platonic relationships, heāll offer comfort when they need it, late night talks about this or that, total concern, and things of that nature. Patroclus is the type of person that loves with every fiber of his being or he doesnāt. So everything he does with or for his friends and lover will be done because he wholeheartedly loves each of them.Ā
50.Ā Is this person afraid of dyingĀ ?Ā Why or why notĀ ?Ā
Patroclus obviously has a very complicated relationship with death. Stemming from that, heās both afraid and not afraid, because on the one hand it seems heāll always come back, but on the other hand thereās the question of what happens if he doesnātĀ ?Ā Heās devout when it comes to his religious beliefs, so he knows where heāll be, but where in Hades will he be going specificallyĀ ?Ā He doesnāt know and that scares him. Itās also a little scary, finding all of the friends he has now and wondering if heāll see them the next time heās reborn or will it be another thousand yearsĀ ?Ā And will he remember them then or the next timeĀ ?Ā Or will he ever remember them againĀ ?Ā He has a lot of unanswerable questions and those are what scare him more than the prospect of death itself.Ā
@duskfloretā
"All you gotta do, is believe you can be who you wanna be"(foamkissed)
ā Ā Dear Evan Hansen !!
Ā Ā ā° | ā | ā± ā Ā Pat paused when Celia spoke. He knew that was true to some extent, if one was also willing to put in the work to get to where they wanted to be. But that also wasnāt the most immediate concern. Given the line of conversation, it was, but Patās thoughts had bounced elsewhere for the moment.Ā Ā ā Ā Okay, I know weāre having a serious conversation--Ā ā He cut himself off, debating if he should just forget it or continue on considering any sentence that started the way that one did was bound to be on the less-serious side of things. Oh well, he was sure theyād get back to seriousness soon enough. They usually did.Ā Ā ā Ā But anytime I hear the wordsĀ āĀ be who you wanna beĀ āĀ in order, I feel like they should immediately be followed by Ā ' Ā Barbie Girl. Ā 'Ā ā Ā He wondered if he should blame Josie for thatĀ ?Ā Sheād walked around singing it when she was younger. Sometimes she still did, for the same reason that itād popped into Patās head just then.Ā Ā āĀ Just, the whole little jingle. Ā ā
@foamkissedā
@duskfloret replied to your post āSometimes I think about this ask and laugh.Ā ā
I'm glad! Because I do too!
Itās just. Great(tm). An Ancient Greek Worrier all day, every day!Ā
Sometimes I think about this ask and laugh.Ā
@duskfloret replied to your post āIāve been on my multi, but Iām gonna hop to replies here for now.Ā ā
Wow. Just. Why. Why would someone do that.
I honestly do not know. Itās completely beyond me.Ā
Iāve been on my multi, but Iām gonna hop to replies here for now.Ā