do u have a canon age? based on having the neckerchief for 2+ decades i assume late 30s at least but that's as near as i can figure
(i'm writing a fanfic set in ur younger years and trying to figure out what decade it would have been when you were in your early 20s)
tyyyy have some flowers and a good day :)
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Thank you for the beautiful flowers! 🌹 🌺
As for my canon age, I keep forgetting even though I’ve asked Jae like 3 times now and I hate to ask again, I know it’s 30’s. When I initially read Wayne’s character bio, I coulda swore it was like early 30’s like 31? Bc at the time, I was a few years younger and he was my first character that I voiced that I was younger than and it felt cool. I do remember that much. But then, in a somewhat recent convo with Jae, I remembered this ask and so I asked Jae to confirm and then forgot to respond to this ask but I’m pretty sure they said something like 38-39? If he wants to respond, feel free 😭😅🫣 @strangekindstudio
To me, gray sounds a bit different, I have a lisp, I obviously sound different, but I love it so much bc it was so intense and unique and I ain’t ever heard anything like it before especially at the time
Since it's Disability Pride Month, I thought I'd make a post about the party and their associated disabilities. The character art for this post was commissioned from the wonderful @goldiation <3
(See below the cut for a lil' ramble and a disclaimer on the language use in this post)
WARNING - this post contains potential spoilers! Proceed with caution☠️
DOCTOR DAISY GRAY: Autism, ADHD/ADHD-traits, Severe Alexithymia
Growing up, Daisy was regarded as 'uncannily gifted', and often found other children insufferable and tedious. Social cues, etiquette, and emotions are concepts that consistently elude her, and though she enjoys being somewhat of an iconoclast, she still masks and has anxieties regarding the people she cares about.
Daisy also possesses ADHD traits, which causes her to seek out dopamine-inducing activities. This includes seeking out novel experiences, (dangerous) knowledge, and throwing herself into perilous situations. (This predilection for danger may or may not have put her in the path of a certain eldritch entity.)
LILA SASSOON: CPTSD, Anxiety, Depression
Lila has nightmares & extremely vivid dreams of 'unknowable things' that causes her to sleepwalk. These dreams can linger well into her waking hours, which has her questioning the state of her reality and memories.
Fluctuating bouts of anxiety and depression has persisted into her adulthood, and even now she slips into episodes when going through difficult events.
In her social interactions (of which there are many), our lovely librarian has a tendency to mask and script for Reasons™. While she does enjoy talking to people and socializing in general, it takes a mental & physical toll on her.
Lila also suffers from mild chronic pain that is seemingly random and without explanation. While long hot baths and rest are ideal, she finds the most comfort in her books, writing, and of course, Daisy.
LORD PAXTON CROSS: PTSD, BPD/BPD-traits, Depression, Chronic Pain (TBI/CRPS), Cane & Wheelchair User
Paxton was wounded in action during the Civil War which left him with chronic pain and reduced mobility - predominantly in his left leg. Upon his return from the war, he experienced acute PTSD and severe depression that took years to recover from.
Paxton's internalized ableism gives him a complex about using his wheelchair in public: while his cane could be mistaken as a fashion accessory or a clever disguise for his blade, a wheelchair makes his disability undeniably visible.
Fear of abandonment, emotional dysregulation, and intense emotional attachments has caused him to become the black sheep in every facet of his life. Past romantic entanglements have always been intensely passionate and all-consuming - and painfully, distressingly brief.
WAYNE SAWYER: PTSD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia
Wayne never enjoyed school, since he was constantly punished and mocked for his difficulty with letters & numbers, absentmindedness & poor emotional regulation.
Despite having a natural intelligence and giftedness in subjects such as creative arts (drawing and music), trade work, engineering/mechanics, agriculture, etc. he was always made to feel impotent in a household that valued a specific type of intelligence.
Wayne also struggles with PTSD-induced anxiety and panic attacks, as well as bouts of derealization & depersonalization that can persist for weeks and months at a time.
[Ramble under the cut]
MERCY came about at a time when I was diagnosed as ADHD (w/ suspected dyscalculia and CPTSD). More recently in June, I was additionally diagnosed with autism, which has been extremely validating and debilitating. During this intensely destabilizing period, being able to write about these experiences through these characters has proven to be an valuable source of comfort and connection that comes rarely - and one I don't take for granted.
Of course, our characters aren't great. They are problematic, ableist, and hold a lot of internalized ableism that severely impacts their relationships and self-worth. But as they find compassion and accommodations for each other, they too might develop compassion and accommodations for themselves. As it is in real life, where we must first dismantle our preconceptions & prejudices to rebuild anew.
Though disabilities are as diverse as the folk who have them, I think there is an overall shared experience of existing in a society that is both visibly and intangibly inhospitable to us. Always cast as the other, the unwelcome, the invisible, the afterthought, the broken and the wrong. Something to be amended rather than considered.
Our shows are by and for and about the other. It's why we chose the name we did, and why we will continue to tell the stories we do. I know I can speak for the team when I say that our hope is for people to find comfort, catharsis, and community in MERCY - as much as we did, and continue to, in the process of making the show.
Disclaimer on the language: I know some folk are of the stance that using the term 'disability' is ableist or not neuro-affirming. While I do agree, until the reigning paradigm undergoes drastic change where ability is not measured against capitalistic worth, the reality is we will continue to be 'disabled' by society, our environment, and the imposed systems we exist within.
Hello Wayne!! So kind of a question for ur "friend" here Austin.
Do you ever like, maybe in your daily life, accidentally slip into Wayne's character? Cause I've seen some VA's who sometimes do this by accident which is always so funny to me and everything.
So I'm curious if this has happened to you before? Maybe once or twice, it's rare but I'm just ..curious...
Also, here's one thing to add. Wayne no offense, I love you, you're one of my favs (after Cross) but please darlin, please.
You can't just act like no one can see you when you're hiding in Visible sight and, maybe acknowledge the fact you're not a little man and people can see your broad shoulders and big body. Also you need to fix your eavesdropping skills, take lessons with Lila.
Thank you for your question!
I would definitely say that I do accidentally become Wayne from time to time and honestly, it’s because I really relate to Wayne in a lot of ways. Our personalities aren’t too terribly far off from each other, other than the obviously exaggerated traits and the things Wayne has yet to resolve/outgrow like internalized homophobia and etc. I used to be that way until I accepted myself and deconstructed from the ways I was raised to feel towards being anything but straight. All that aside, I’ll find myself thinking out loud about random things throughout my day. then I’ll suddenly slip into my Wayne voice without realizing it and I’ll sort of rehearse the line a few times to make sure I’m still sharp on my Wayne voice and mannerisms and whatnot haha I’m basically constantly rehearsing for his role because I want it to continue to improve in whatever ways it can!
First of all: Lay your peepers on this gorgeous tarot card artwork from our very own @sizzypheanloop! Izzy kindly allowed me to share it for this announcement post (and just LOOK AT THE COLOURS Y'ALL SDLJFBSDJHK)
Thank you for blessing us with the such breath-taking art of the most disastrous disaster gays to every disaster <3
2. BONUS EPISODE RELEASE
The first A Day in the Life bonus episode, 'GOSSIP', is available to listen now on the MERCY feed! Prompted by @sizzypheanloop (sans Mrs. Herrera, but d/w her time will come).
In this episode, Lila & Paxton enjoy tea and gossip and all the womanly-doily things, much to Sawyer's chagrin.
It's short, but it was super fun to record, and we aim to get the next ADITL on the feed next week if stars align.
[See below the cut for future release schedule & context on what's happening behind the scenes]
3. FUTURE RELEASE SCHEDULE & A BIG THANK YOU!
Finally, we'd like to thank you for your ongoing patience during this break. While initially we intended to return in June/July with Episode 11, it's looking more like end of September or early October instead.
We do have a special Prologue episode that will be released before then, however, and other bonus episode and content as well.
I'd like to explain the reason for the new schedule - not to make excuses or to justify our decision, but rather to contextualise why we need the extra time. I know I don't owe anyone an explanation, but I do value our lil' flock/community, and I think it would be the right thing to let y'all know what's going on. This will probably be the last time I make a post like this however, as I'm sure many of you already have a good idea on our workload & process by now :)
If you're not already aware, each episode of MERCY takes around a month to record and a month or two to edit (editing at first took a couple of weeks, but that got longer with the increasing complexities in the sound design & lengths of the episodes).
We are a very small team with jobs, other daily responsibilities (eurgh), and disabilities/illnesses with a limited number of spoons. This unfortunately means there are only so many hours we can dedicate to MERCY on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
The latter half of Season 1 is also a larger story in scale, scope, cast, and...well, everything. And we pride ourselves on producing the highest quality episodes - at least, to the best of our abilities - with every release.
It is possible for us to speed things along, yes, but we are reluctant to do so if that means having to cut corners or not pour as much care into every episode we put out. This also means our listeners all possess the grace & patience of a bodhisattva (and y'all actually do fr 😭🙏).
Anyway, I hope that explains what's happening behind the scenes a bit, and I sincerely mean it when I reiterate how grateful the team and I are to have your ongoing understanding & support.
We aren't the best at keeping up with social media things, but we do see your beautiful posts and artwork and writing, and every single one of them is so so special and dear to us💕
In the meantime, keep an eye on our Tumblr and the MERCY feed for more content to come. If you have any concerns, comments, or questions, feel free to leave us an Ask or shoot us an email at [email protected]
If you made it this far, thank you for reading this novel (egad)! And take care of yourselves & each other, friends 🐦⬛💕💕
IT WAS TOTALLY AT RANDOM TOO 🤭 Thank you for the super fun prompt!! (Also i agree 100% @waynesawyer & James REALLY DELIVERED on the scandalised noises)
First of all: Lay your peepers on this gorgeous tarot card artwork from our very own @sizzypheanloop! Izzy kindly allowed me to share it for this announcement post (and just LOOK AT THE COLOURS Y'ALL SDLJFBSDJHK)
Thank you for blessing us with the such breath-taking art of the most disastrous disaster gays to every disaster <3
2. BONUS EPISODE RELEASE
The first A Day in the Life bonus episode, 'GOSSIP', is available to listen now on the MERCY feed! Prompted by @sizzypheanloop (sans Mrs. Herrera, but d/w her time will come).
In this episode, Lila & Paxton enjoy tea and gossip and all the womanly-doily things, much to Sawyer's chagrin.
It's short, but it was super fun to record, and we aim to get the next ADITL on the feed next week if stars align.
[See below the cut for future release schedule & context on what's happening behind the scenes]
3. FUTURE RELEASE SCHEDULE & A BIG THANK YOU!
Finally, we'd like to thank you for your ongoing patience during this break. While initially we intended to return in June/July with Episode 11, it's looking more like end of September or early October instead.
We do have a special Prologue episode that will be released before then, however, and other bonus episode and content as well.
I'd like to explain the reason for the new schedule - not to make excuses or to justify our decision, but rather to contextualise why we need the extra time. I know I don't owe anyone an explanation, but I do value our lil' flock/community, and I think it would be the right thing to let y'all know what's going on. This will probably be the last time I make a post like this however, as I'm sure many of you already have a good idea on our workload & process by now :)
If you're not already aware, each episode of MERCY takes around a month to record and a month or two to edit (editing at first took a couple of weeks, but that got longer with the increasing complexities in the sound design & lengths of the episodes).
We are a very small team with jobs, other daily responsibilities (eurgh), and disabilities/illnesses with a limited number of spoons. This unfortunately means there are only so many hours we can dedicate to MERCY on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
The latter half of Season 1 is also a larger story in scale, scope, cast, and...well, everything. And we pride ourselves on producing the highest quality episodes - at least, to the best of our abilities - with every release.
It is possible for us to speed things along, yes, but we are reluctant to do so if that means having to cut corners or not pour as much care into every episode we put out. This also means our listeners all possess the grace & patience of a bodhisattva (and y'all actually do fr 😭🙏).
Anyway, I hope that explains what's happening behind the scenes a bit, and I sincerely mean it when I reiterate how grateful the team and I are to have your ongoing understanding & support.
We aren't the best at keeping up with social media things, but we do see your beautiful posts and artwork and writing, and every single one of them is so so special and dear to us💕
In the meantime, keep an eye on our Tumblr and the MERCY feed for more content to come. If you have any concerns, comments, or questions, feel free to leave us an Ask or shoot us an email at [email protected]
If you made it this far, thank you for reading this novel (egad)! And take care of yourselves & each other, friends 🐦⬛💕💕
Just spent about 3.5 hours in the studio with the very talented Sneha Kumar (voice of Lila Sassoon and others). I am always pleasantly surprised at how fantastic of an actress she is, but also how funny and kind, too! I love her voice(s) and working with her! I can’t wait for yall to hear what we cooked up! Hopefully not too much longer now 🥲 We’d love nothing more than to just continuously pump out more MERCY content for yall but unfortunately these things take time and lots of care so that they come out worthy of the wait, and sadly sometimes more time than we initially anticipated. We thank yall for your patience and dedication. Much love ❤️
:O!!!!!!! I would LOVE to hear this!!! I am so glad you enjoy the song! 🤩 also, I too cannot wait for mercy releases. We *should* have something hitting the feed in the next week or so, good lord willin’ 🥴
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