#my username isnt me making fun of people with ptsd believe it or not

[thetriggeredhappy]

um hello hi big fan. I found the tf2 fandom this year amid the bot crisis, big hyperfixated on it, had some bad experiences playing. then i was like, ok well fanfic is a thing. and your fic was legit the first one i read (running blind). I hekin LOVED IT!!! the representation and characterization is SO GOOD!!! i was nervous about "curing" scout's blindness for obvious reasons but you handled it so well! and also your medic writing is probably the most on character ive ever read. also the way you explore scout's and snipers baggage/ptsd in the sequel is AMAZING!! you write it really well and as someone who has had panic attacks before, and has triggers, you write them perfectly. it's enough to really make you feel with the character but not enough to make sensitive people like me not be able to read. TYSM!!! (side note: as someone who also values internet privacy i get it, and it's nice to hear someone else sharing similar sentiments)

[image ID: previous anon here. um also wanted to add that your characterization of pyro is some of my fav. as someone who is nonbinary i really appreicate you respecting their identity. also side note, i personally headcanon that any written dialogue for pyro is pyro using sign language and your writing of him never contradicts that? so thanks! also tysm for keeping me in the fandom and sustaining my hyperfixation. you are legit awesome. keep up the good work and don't get burned out!]

imagine just like a flood of heart emojis. just a flotilla. a convoy even

i rlly appreciate when people tell me they riffed with the way i write, like, representation for mental health or gender or other assorted quirks and visibility sorts of things, especially since so often i’m like actively doing that stuff?? pyro using some form of sign language (sometimes more outright like in some one-shot stuff i’ve written, and i think that’s how i wrote them in RWYS?) is one i like a lot, and writing about trauma in general is something i take pretty seriously—hence me always trying to do content and trigger warnings on stuff that might have the potential to freak people out. and yeah, it’s tf2, the game where bodies explode when they die sometimes, but there’s a difference between cartoon violence and talking about trauma, yeah?

tryin my best to fend off that burnout, mostly i just take a lot of breaks and switch between projects (fan and otherwise) and that does well for me. hopefully one of these days i’ll actually start writing taking shots more instead of being uhhhh a fuckin baby abt it. either way you’re a champion anon and i appreciate you!!

[stinkysmoothbrain]

Meta

Character: (Supporting character) He is more mischievous than Aldora,(they often team up) radiates little brother energy despite the fact he is the oldest in the group. Often trolls the group, a huge trouble maker and an attention seeker. He is the type to never settle ,he moves around often and is a social butterfly. Although he is quite friendly and fun he never really is an open person.

Background:  He had a broken family, both his mother and father being abusive towards him and his sibling. They often come home drugged up. After he turned 18 he took it upon himself to leave the household with his little sister. He dropped out of high school and worked multiple part time jobs for 3 years of his life. He did his best to provide for his little sister until she could finish high school. His sister now works as a model and provides for him, she is working her way up so that she and her bother could live comfortably. After she rose as a super model, He continued to work for at least a year more, until she told him that she earned enough money for the both of them. His connections to people were endless, thus making him a good intel for mafia gangs. They took him, took advantage of his weak spots. He now works for the mafia in secret (sister doesn't know).

Canon

credits to @nothingbutprompts​ for the questions.

How do they feel about people shorter/taller than them? -Hes almost the same height as Aldora just a little taller. He doesnt really care about height unless its in combat. Since hes on the shorter side of the spectrum its really easy for him to slip away.

What are they like on social media? (What’s their username, profile pic, etc.) -Much like Baine, he trolls a ton of people on the internet but in a much more questionable way, he has scammed old men thinking they were talking to a young woman (as you should Meta), Scammed scammers and even caught online pedos for the heck of it, Stealing money from their bank too. This isnt even half of the things hes done, anymore info about it and he might end up in jail. He doesnt have a internet footprint, he does have a nokia, just cause he thinks its funny.

Their sexuality? -All of my characters are straight, I think it would really affect me if I made them anything other than straight. Hes very close with his roommate. He doesnt think much about sex (due to PTSD). Is ultimately “asexual” and basically doesnt believe that sex really does anything to a relationship. 

Preferred weather? -Stormy, hes the weird dude you see laying in the middle of the park in the rain.

What’s their sleeping schedule? -Mostly Graveyard hours. You can tell he doesnt sleep at all though. He lives on monster drinks and red bull.

Favourite music? -He likes Pink Guy.

How’s their cooking? -Does making a mud pie count?

It’s movie night, what movie do they pick? -Probably some satanic movie just for shit and giggles.

How would they hold up in a pillow war? -Going ham on everyone constantly ripping pillows cause of how much hes been wacking em.

What’s their sleeping position? -He could occupy a king sized bed by the way he sleeps, he also gets night terrors, farts in his sleep and talks in his sleep.

Who do they go to for comfort? -His roommate.

Something small that they enjoy? -That moment where everyone just gets along and he feels as if no one isnt going to ruin it, until he thinks NO ONE IS GOING TO RUIN THISS???? and proceeds to make a "hilarious" joke.

How do they feel about physical contact by others? - He doesnt like being touched and only lets 3 specific people hug him/ touch him in a platonic way.

What is enough to bring them to tears? -Nothing hes emotionally numb thanks to trauma :(.

Biggest pet peeve? - People touching him even if its a poke, he would definitely pull a gun on you if you try.

How well do they take care of themselves? -Not so well, he sleeps in McDonalds when hes too lazy to go home. That says enough.

What’s something they like that may be surprising to others? -Making plushies, like actual well done plushies. He could sell em and people would be genuinely curious where you bought it.

Do they consider others family? -Only a few.

Any bad habits that they have? - Not eating for several days (only cause he was poor and is used to not eating most of the time)

What’s their idea of a perfect vacation? -Just laying in his house watching the office seems perfect to him.

Do they get lost easily? Will they ask for directions if they are? -He rarely gets lost, know every shortcut and where alleyways leads to "for no reason"

The strangest thing they have ever seen? - A huge ass pimple on his butt crack.

How well do they accept advice? -Only his Roommate gives him advice no one really cares enough to advice him.

How much do they swear? -Just as much as Aldora

Do they like being in pictures? -He hates it.

Is there anything they’re bad at? -Socialising properly.

What’s their morning schedule? -Chugging 5 cans of Monster drink and forgetting to put on pants.

Any past injuries? -Multiple fractures even broke his neck once.

Something that disgusts them? - Pooping in the shower.