#like if you aren't willing to have a bit of fun and be campy and loud why are you here 😐

[risquemargay]

hmm maybe cishets don't get to watch Rocky Horror ever

[nerogurl]

Hello! I have never done these match up requests but it seemed fun and your writing is really entertaining. Plus, I'm super curious about this type of fan fiction. It looks really fun! A big reason why I started Fear and Hunger is because someone online described it as being " the main character in the final act of a Lovecraft novel". I find eldritch horror so creative and intriguing to I dived on in.

APPEARANCE - I am 5'3, black/brown long wavyish hair, "top heavy", brown eyes, Mexican, kinda chubby.

Personality - I believe actions speak louder than words. Some people have described me as a social butterfly, but in reality I am hella antisocial and I just socialize so I can just get it over with and be in my own little corner. I really just enjoy being on my own since I don't have to worry about being a people pleaser or anything like that. I just feel more free on my own. That doesn't mean I hate being around people though. I love being around my family and friends. My social battery just runs very low and it takes a while to recharge. My friend had also once described me as having a forest gnome vibe. I do love being out in nature so it's pretty valid. I just feel very excited to be out in the mountains or forest. It makes me feel like an adventure is just around the corner. But I can also be pretty lazy. I love getting cozy and get into reading a book, play a video game, or watching a cartoon/movie. In the future I want to go into archaeology because I'm just fascinated by ancient civilizations and early humanity. I lean more towards absurdist philosophy with a bit of hedonism thrown in there. I just want someone to match my freak lol. No but seriously, I don't care about what other people do so long as no one gets hurt. I tend to like taking in little lost animals. like of course, wet cats. The cat distribution system loves me and I love it. In any kind of relationship I like to have a bit of teasing or light bullying. TO me it's a sign that we're comfortable enough with each other that neither of us will get hurt. And trust that neither of us will go too far. My love language is acts of service, words of affirmation and quality time.

LIKES - Campy/older horror movies. Especially if the effects are practical like in "The Fly", "The Thing", or "Pizza, Party, Panic". I appreciate the talent and creativity that goes into that specific type of gore or body horror. Even though it does make me queasy I just end up admiring the effects. I am big on cryptids and the occult, I just find all of that really cool. I love doing art in any and all forms. Especially trippy art! I usually use acrylics. I like really dumb silly stuff in general. That leads into not taking myself too seriously, I like to have fun! Y2k clothing styles are my jam, I always try to add at least a little something to my wardrobe

DISLIKES - People to are boring and aren't willing to have a little bit of fun. People questioning me and my business. I'm a pretty private person, so people prying make me suspicious. When horror movies use cheap scares, horror, or gore just to get a quick reaction. Traveling to places. I like being in places but not so much the journey. I'm more of a passenger princess anyway. Heights make me Shakey and light headed. Spiders.

(EDIT; thank you for clarifying anon! Here's the post.)

Aw, thank you Anon! I'm glad people enjoy my writing. It's nice to know I can make someones day. As for matches, I'm happy to inform you going over your description that I get the opportunity to match you with my favourite character, Nosramus!

Since Nosramus's gender is left intentionally innocuous, I will be using they/them pronouns.

A whimsical alchemist living in the cave system of the dungeons of Fear & Hunger, is a main character in Enki's S ending. They were originally part of the fellowship that would travel to Ma'habre to ascend to New Gods. Realising that ascension was a lie, keeping one's potential stagnant, they would refuse to join them and instead pursue true enlightenment through the constant pursuit of new knowledge. 

Having spent centuries isolated from society, they suffer from an acute loneliness. While they thrive to learn and adapt, as is their own discovered ultimate pursuit of enlightenment, there is a natural cultural disconnect with the passage of time; interacting with the world like a tourist. You might think that Nosramus has generous company drawn to them due to their ethereal appearance and otherworldly demeanour, but rather this actually makes them come across as intimidating. Sure, scholars or rabbit-masked lovers passing through, but interpersonal relationships? A light just too close to the sun or a stepping stone for other people's god-centred agendas, they would appreciate taking a turn of being the focus of fascination:

Trading their knowledge of ancient rites in exchange for learning more about modern society. Your art style and fashion sense are like candy for a alchemist with a glutton for knowledge. Studying the heartbeat of the earth, they love to observe nature in all its forms, they would like to observe you. What's the process behind your creations? The thought, behaviour, body language that goes into the choices involved with the unfamiliar art and fashion? As Nosramus's prior studies show that they had tried to recreate life, they love to watch the life you weave into your creations. 

Originally open to parenthood, I imagine them doting on their partner, similar to a caretaker. They can be seen silently observing your work fondly, taking note of any projects that have piqued their curiosity. They'd help by restocking your art supplies as a gift or offer to provide experiences that adventure into the surrealism that inspires psychedelic art, such as magic or the opium used to alleviate the loss of sanity. Intersecting with Nosramus's experiences, connecting their world to yours through a relatable medium, you could draw for them as a gift. Framing your art on the wall, like how a proud mother hangs their child's pieces on the refrigerator. You might find thrown out pieces sharing a spot among your gifts.

They are a bit of a cheeky flirt, all fun banter and playful, fully prepared that you're just passing through. They would suggest the idea of you staying in a teasing manner, of course if you don't mind bunking with an old windbag, 'hohohoho!'  Once you start to reciprocate, they'd slowly let you closer into their life enough that overtime you might be able to share it. 

Having lived in the Dungeons for most of their life, just like how the game recommends avoiding as many fights as possible, Nosramus relies on a similar strategy to social etiquette as you do, cautious and withdrawn but sociable. A slow-burn relationship, the quality time is what helps kinder the flames before taking things too seriously. A domestic lifestyle fit for an old married couple, sharing the same medial tasks to get through the day. 

Utilising an affinity with Vinushka the both of you share, allows long stretches of time to be spent reading in the sun by hidden grooves and forestry. Nosramus is not unfamiliar with days lazing about, some of which spent in the Sylvain meadows. Open minded to being freaky, they are versatile in all fields when it comes to learning new things.

Foraging in the caves for mushrooms, trading with the lizard-man civilisation for meat, scouring for whatever natural resources can be harvested for alchemy. Nosramus's sensibilities may have been warped having spent so long integrating with other species, their humour and understanding of social norms are probably a bit twisted, they would appreciate someone that wouldn't mind the peculiarity of their ideas.

The transition to a relationship is a delicate process of trust between two parties, but sharing the same approach and attitudes, it feels so seamless that looking back you can't pinpoint where it even began. 

Your next match is Samarie! Reading your mind she could find your headspace relatable. She can get extremely skittish when people get friendly, with her experience as a radiating soul drawing mostly negative attention. Struggling with socialising but wanting to be adored, contrasted with someone that struggles with too much attention being overwhelming: When reading your mind, she projects her insecurities as something you need protecting from. Trying her best to take some of the load off to help prevent you from getting overwhelmed by carrying conversation with the extra boost of confidence you give her. 

Samarie much the same admires Marina, who is so easily fits in the IN crowd. She wants to be someone you can look up to, she would be quite eager to teach you occult magic and offer whatever lore to add to your fascination of cryptids. With her life in the Vatican, she's had too much experience having grave importance staked on her life as a living sacrifice for the older gods. She'd prefer to live a carefree life of fun. Not thinking of the grand scheme of things and just trying to make as many happy moments as possible. Whether that's going out or staying in, positive affirmation from someone she cares about gives her more confidence to figure out what happiness is for her. 

Due to her upbringing, she would almost immediately be drawn to horror. A way to confront traumas in a safe controlled environment. The only apprehension she'd get is the same with you; cheap jump-scares are bad for her frail body. Introducing her to your favourites you could give her warnings by squeezing her hand. Although she can sense through your thoughts, going out of your way to let her know would be reassuring in that she can trust you. She'd be able to control her nerves enough to enjoy herself, albeit with a lot of coaxing.

The cat distribution system loves her too, she just doesn't know it yet. Being codependent on reading people's thoughts to navigate social interaction, I'm assuming that animals don't have the same crux as humans. Cats would be good for her mental health because it forces a situation where she has to take initiative outside of her unhealthy coping mechanisms. She would have a lot in common with cats, which parallels the parasocial relationship that she's able to establish with Marina from their common interests. However, the only acknowledgement she'll get from a cat is if she establishes an actual relationship first. 

A cat is sitting on her lap and she cannot physically bring herself to move. You'll just walk in on her splayed in awkward positions, trying not to move as to rouse any from their resting place. Looking at you with a silent pleading expression to help free her from her indentured role as a human mattress.

Although, physically weak, she could appreciate the outdoors in an unconventional way. She can relate to the disposition of bugs. Like how Enki intuitively learns how to communicate with bugs when thrown inside the well, I imagine Samarie would adapt very much the same. Using her ability to talk to bugs as a safety mechanism much in the same way as her mind reading. Going out for nature hikes is out of the question due to the extraneous physical activity. However, I could see her enjoy urban exploring. The intel from insects enables her to navigate the mysterious labyrinths with ease. Much like how you meet Samarie in a alternate reality on Day 2, after stepping on the Rher's ritual circle; a world just for the two of you.

Tldr; Nosramus & Samarie, but overall Nosramus is your best match.

[halliescomut]

Naughty Babe Ramble

There's gonna be spoilers up to episode 4...just so you're aware.

I've been really stuck thinking about this past episode and sort of where we are about half-way through. I know for a lot of people, Naughty Babe is just silly fun, and there's also plenty who just wave it off as campy semi-BS. And while the show is certainly set up to be more silly than serious, I really have been engrossed by the new glimpses we've gotten into Yi and Diao now that they're at the center.

I loved them as a couple in the Cutie Pie series, though I had some concerns, mostly things that I've been able to abandon now that we've gotten a bit more insight into Yi's mind specifically. Cutie Pie is very much Kuea's perspective, and therefore pretty knowledgeable of Diao's personality, but less so of Yi.

And while I was somewhat suspicious of what we were going to see after the trailers, knowing about the whole amnesia thing, I'm actually pretty satisfied overall. Both because the amnesia didn't last for the whole season, but also because they clearly recognize that Diao knows Yi well enough to figure out he's lying. Like I do agree that both Lian and his dad would figure it out first, just because Yi doesn't hide so much from them, but I was concerned they would set Diao up to look a bit like an imbecile, and he is so not.

I'm gonna start by talking about Diao, mostly because he's my favorite, but also because if we recognize that this show is mostly Yi's perspective, then I'm so happy they're still showing Diao as feisty, and cute. He's still shown as a little shy, but I think he's definitely guarded around Yi, especially right in this time, so it makes sense, that he sort of reads it that way. One of my favorite things about Diao in Cutie Pie was that he was clearly just as strong-willed and self-aware as Kuea, but where Kuea is more brash, Diao is just a tad softer. But his softness isn't weakness (I fucking hate when people think that) and we're continually given glimpses of his strength, both mentally and physically.

His practice and teaching of Taekwondo is clearly part of that, it's a martial arts style that has a heavy focus on meditation and mindfulness, but also philosophy of how you should behave as a citizen of humanity. It's also listed often as a potentially good option for self-defense in those that are of smaller stature (which Diao is). It's a martial art that I think is well-matched to the character, in that it's both strong and elegant, with a focus on moral character.

The series so far shows Diao as mainly admirable...which is great, but it also speaks to what Diao is so frustrated by. He's not a piece of art, he doesn't want to be set on a pedestal and admired, he wants to be loved. He's been clear in his passion to Yi in the past, but it's Yi's that's stuck in his own head about what if's and so they aren't able to progress. And so now we're 3 years in the future, and Diao's wondering if he read everything all wrong.

So moving on to hia Yi...I know you're trying, but god, do I wish that you would just get it together. I understand that the root of his behavior is all fear. He's afraid that the past coming to light, and his connection to Diao's trauma will cause DIao to hate him...and dude...if you pulled your head out of your ass and actually took in the person that Diao has become you'd see that it would never happen. I know he's drowning in the guilt of what happened with the tiger/puma/dog/jackalope (depending on when and where the story's being told)...but if you think Diao would learn that and not recognize that you were a 15 year old child who made a horrible mistake??? Diao has so much empathy, and Yi knows that, but he's still can't comprehend that that empathy also extends to him for some reason.

As flawed as the man is, and honestly as poorly as he sees himself sometimes, though usually glossed over by the sheen of narcissism, he can be such a good man. In all of this universe, I've always been a bit meh on Max's acting, I'll be honest. He's fine, but I've always felt like because his character was so staid that I wasn't engaged, especially when Zee and Nunew and Nat were given so much more expression and emotion. But this last couple of episodes really, but especially number four, he has really been doing some great work.

He's both solidified a lot of aspects of the character as well as bringing new depth. The nightmares talk and panic attack scene were really so good. Him just laying there as Diao talks about his nightmares and his eyes are just full of so many different emotions. and then when the panic attack really kicks in, his overall concern is not disturbing Diao. You don't have to have an internal monologue to know exactly where this panic attack comes from, and it's portrayed really well in my opinion. Of course everyone's experience will differ, but my sister has an anxiety disorder, and really her feelings as she's described them and her physical condition as I've watched her experience these attacks...they match up pretty well.

In a lot of ways I do feel like we are seeing a little bit of the same character arc for the couple here that we saw for Lian and Kuea in Cutie Pie, with both Lian and Yi afraid that somehow they're being selfish in wanting their relationships with Kuea and Diao respectively. I think it's something that stems from their age difference, this knowing that there is a lot of opportunity out there for them, and are they sort of clipping their wings? It's a bit different for Kuea and Diao, but it does boil down to both wanting to be truly seen for who they are. For Kuea it was about reconciling his 'true self' and knowing that Lian loved him still. With Diao, I think it's about being seen as himself, but also being seen as someone worthy of being a true partner to Yi, to stand beside him. I think Yi's tendency to coddle him and lie to him has caused him to assume that Yi doesn't believe he's capable of handling the truth. And in a bit of a match to Kuea, since they've always been these sort of biddable, polite people (which is based around the cultural expectations especially in relation to their age difference), will there still be love and affection if they're assertive of their own needs/desires? For Kuea the answer was clearly yes, which Diao knows, but I think Lian was also a lot easier to read for Diao than Yi. It's also complicated by the fact that Diao is also afraid of what he might see, and so I think he chooses not to.

My last little part isn't really about character, but more about how wildly uncomfortable I was watching the interactions between Diao's family and Yi and Diao. It was both awkward and insanely infuriating. I felt so insulted on Yi's behalf, watching this family treat him like little more than an open wallet. And don't even get me started on Diao, the way I know he was so embarrassed by their behavior, not just because it's so icky, but also because it makes him wonder "Does hia Yi think that I'm in this for his money??" I also kind of hated it because hia Yi clearly values family, and I know for certain that he's glad that his own father has such strong love and affection for Diao, to not be seen equally by Diao's family probably really hurts.

(I'm sorry this was such a ramble, but I have a lot of random feelings about the show.)