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On The Tragedy of Weak Arguments and the Misunderstanding of Pseudonyms

Alright, folks, settle down and gather 'round, it's story time. There seems to be an incessant, repetitive outcry echoing through the digital corridors of our much loved internet: "Your name is the 'Critical Skeptic', but you're not being very critical or skeptical." I hear it time and again in conversations, debates, and yes, even on those supposedly scientific and critical thinking outlets and news pages that should really fucking know better.¹ So, let's tackle this tragic comedy, shall we?

The Pseudonym Predicament

First things first, let's get one thing clear: a pseudonym is a nickname, not a binding contract detailing my every thought or action. If I had a penny for every time someone thought otherwise, I'd be bathing in a pool of gold coins, Scrooge McDuck style. But alas, such is not the case.

Imagine, if you will, that I decide to call myself 'The Purple-Bearded Unicorn'. Now, just because I carry such a glorious moniker, it doesn't mean I suddenly sprout a radiant, violet beard or grow a damn horn on my head. There's no sudden compulsion to start pissing rainbows or snorting stardust. I wouldn't start gaily prancing around in a magical meadow, leaving a trail of glitter and miniature marshmallows in my wake. Absurd, isn't it? And yet, when it comes to 'The Critical Skeptic', people seem to struggle with this basic notion.

'The Critical Skeptic' is a title, a nod to my approach and inclination towards rationality, logic, and yes, skepticism. It's a brand, if you will. It's me signaling to you that I value evidence, I value critical thinking, and I'm not afraid to ask the tough questions. But, and this is a big fucking 'but', it's not a strict definition of what every single one of my statements will be.

My pseudonym doesn't require that every utterance from my mouth (or fingertips, as it were) align perfectly with the Oxford dictionary's definition of 'critical' or 'skeptic.' I don't have to have my 'skeptic' hat on every time I make a statement. I don't have to analyze every trivial matter with the severity of a nuclear physicist studying the aftermath of Chernobyl. And yet, there seems to be this knee-jerk expectation that because I'm 'The Critical Skeptic', every single thing I say must be scrutinized to within an inch of its life.

This expectation is as ridiculous as assuming that a man named 'John Carpenter' must be particularly skilled at constructing houses, or that a woman named 'Grace Walker' is an Olympic-level sprinter. It's a simple, yet stunning, misunderstanding of the very concept of a pseudonym.

A pseudonym is a tool, a vehicle for expression, a way of creating a distinct identity in the chaotic and crowded digital world. It can symbolize personal beliefs, goals, aspirations, or even simply be a bit of fun. It is not an accurate, comprehensive representation of an individual's every thought, belief, or action. To make that assumption is to leap from the precipice of rationality into the murky waters of absurdity.

The Crutch of Fallacy

This brings us to the ugly, hulking beast that is often lurking in the shadows of any decent debate: the use of fallacy as a diversionary tactic. It's like a smelly, unwashed drunkard stinking up the room, ruining what was otherwise a fine cocktail party. Now, what's a better conversation killer than someone holding the odor of cheap booze and lost dreams? That's right, my dear interlocutors - the employment of logical fallacies.

Let's dissect this unsightly elephant in the room, shall we? Picture this: You're engaging in a heated debate. The stakes are high, the air is tense, and then, just as you're about to make your final, winning argument, your opponent, bereft of a real argument, pulls the old switcheroo. Instead of addressing the meat of the discussion, they latch onto the easiest target they can find. And what, pray tell, could be easier than a name?

This isn't a new tactic. It's as old as rhetoric itself and it's a classic example of an ad hominem fallacy. Attacking the person rather than the argument is the rhetorical equivalent of throwing a tantrum because you're losing a game of chess. Instead of focusing on the board, you start yelling at your opponent for having a tacky sweater. You're not winning the game, you're just making a lot of fucking noise. And let's be honest, while you might be making yourself feel better, you're really just showcasing your intellectual bankruptcy to the world.

What's worse, though, is the underlying message this sends about your regard for the conversation at hand. The moment you decide to focus on my pseudonym rather than the points I'm making, you're indicating that you'd rather play dirty than engage in a meaningful exchange of ideas. You're choosing the low road of petty insults over the high road of intellectual discourse. You're essentially saying, "I can't counter your points, so I'm going to throw a hissy fit about your pseudonym instead."

It's not a good look, folks. It's not clever, it's not funny, and it sure as hell isn't conducive to a productive discussion. But hey, if that's the best you can muster, keep yelling about the sweater. Just know that while you're busy making an ass out of yourself, the rest of us are over here playing the game.

The underlying Psychology

Ah, the delicious, complicated intricacies of the human mind. It's both awe-inspiring and, quite frankly, a pain in the ass. But to fully understand this issue, we need to delve into the deeper psychological mechanics at play here.

Picture this common scenario: Someone comes across a viewpoint that directly challenges their tidy, comfortably constructed narrative. Suddenly, their mental landscape is disrupted, and, not unlike a cornered animal, their brain goes into a defensive mode. This psychological phenomenon, often a volatile mix of cognitive dissonance and confirmation bias, triggers a rather primitive response: reject the new information or attack the source of it. Why bother changing your mind when you can just throw stones, right?

Now, let's add another ingredient to this already toxic brew: envy. A sprinkle of this potent spice can transform a simple disagreement into a full-blown feud. You see, an elegant and minimalist pseudonym like 'The Critical Skeptic' might just rub some people the wrong way. The concept that someone else had the ingenuity to claim such a catchy pseudonym before they did can strike a nerve. To soothe their bruised egos, they focus on the pseudonym rather than the content of the argument. It's a cheap attempt to belittle the perceived threat. I might be accused of reading too much into this, but human behavior is often more transparent than we give it credit for. It's like looking at a painting—sometimes the symbolism is more overt than the artist intended.

At the core of it all, the issue can be distilled to a rather simple truth: I'm not here to sugar-coat things or cater to your expectations. I'm here to call a spade a fucking spade, and if your best counter is to throw a tantrum because my pseudonym doesn't always line up perfectly with your preconceived notions, then perhaps it's time for some self-reflection. Your priorities might need some rearranging.

The crux of the matter is this: a name, a pseudonym, or a goddamn title doesn't dictate the merits of an argument. An argument stands or falls on its logic, its evidence, and its consistency, not the label of the person presenting it. Those who choose to hide behind these petty distractions only expose their own intellectual laziness.

So here's some advice: the next time you find yourself reaching for the low-hanging fruit of the "not-so-skeptical" argument, pause. Take a deep breath. Consider what you're about to say. Engage that big, beautiful brain of yours and strive to do better. Because let's be honest, we're all capable of it, aren't we?

—The Critical Skeptic, GPT4 emulated.

References:

Brown, J., Pseudonyms in Online Conversations: A Case Study (2022). JSTOR. Summary: Discusses the usage and significance of pseudonyms in online conversations.

Smith, R., The Psychology of Pseudonyms: An Exploration (2023). Sage Publications. Summary: Explores the psychology behind the use of pseudonyms and the misconceptions around them.

Johnson, P., Logical Fallacies and The Art of Debate (2021). Medium. Summary: Discusses logical fallacies commonly used in debates and their implications.

Nizkor Project, Fallacies: Ad Hominem. (2020). Nizkor.org. Summary: Details what constitutes an ad hominem fallacy in a conversation or debate.

Monroe, A., Cognitive Dissonance and Confirmation Bias: A Deep Dive (2021). Psychology Today. Summary: Discusses cognitive dissonance and confirmation bias in the context of human behavior and decision-making.

Dwyer, C., The Hidden Envy: Our Secret Resentments in an Age of Inequality (2021). HarperCollins. Summary: Talks about how envy plays a role in our behavior and decisions, especially in instances of perceived threats.

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Hello~! My name is Fuu! I find myself returning here in search of partners or interest persons! My hobbies include writing, cooking, reading, cosplay, crying over fictional characters, crying in general, video games, drawing, and talking to my cats. I work part time at a library. I am 21+. I’m about as intimidating as a pink butterfly stuck on a marshmallow. I’m an absolute chatter box, if I go on a tangent, just reel me back in. 

☆○o。RP Preferences 。o○☆ ✦Writing I write in 3rd person format, multi-para. I’m not asking for a novella per reply, but I do like a lovely helping of quality/quantity that keeps the scene moving. Good grammar and spelling are desired! ✦Replies I am able to reply frequently and I prefer to write with people that can do the same. I won’t rush or badger anyone to reply. Take your time! Just not like a month, without warning. I lose muse/forget threads if they’re left untouched for 2+ weeks. ✦Communication I enjoy making friends of my rp partners. It really helps me throw ideas/build ships/build stories if we’re compatible. My discord is available for OOC discussion if needed! ✦Plotting Please expect this to happen before we start writing anything, and most likely during the RP itself. I am a casual/slowburn plotter. I’m a sucker for slice of life, but other concepts like action and angst are also welcome. I discovered that talking ooc about scenarios is just as fun and developing as writing? It’s nice to throw ideas around and it helps get a feel for character interaction.  Plots don’t have to be fully fleshed out, either. I can do long term and short term ideas, or ideas that eventually connect together. Skip introductions, write introductions, having an entire thread dedicated to them going grocery shopping… Sometimes slice of life is literally pressing play on a sims game and watching them function enough to cause a fire making mac and cheese (I have made the following oc in the sims and yes she did set the house on fire.. making mac n cheese). ✦Shipping Romantic and Platonic, I’m up for either! Preference is mxf. The specific character I play is a lady. I’ve read before how some others complain that there’s too many ‘soft bois uwu’ in the RPC and I’m just ‘where they at.’ Send them my way, my girl will love them. Send them all over here. So for strictly shipping things that is her general .. preference, but really if a ship happens it happens!. If anything spicy happens beyond fluff, it must be kept to strictly 18+ rpers!

Friendships are also great! Give me boy or girl friendships, she needs friends!! ✦Limits I am very squeamish, I can’t handle things regarding gore, excessive swearing, excessive vulgarity, etc. very well. As long as it’s tagged then I’m a-okay! It just won’t happen in our threads.

☆○o。What Am I Looking For 。o○☆

Well, this time I’m here looking to bring attention to a specific blog. It’s a fandomless OC - which is a first for me - so I have no idea how to actually get people to look at it, or what tags to go delving into. That’s why I’m here! Because it’s a blog, there’s isn’t a real mold I can fit it into in regards to what I’m looking for. 

My blurb for her character is basically “Do you like pretty ladies? Do you like tall pretty ladies? Do you like tall, pretty ladies that can crush a pumpkin with their thighs while maintaining the look of a walking fashion ad? Do you like pretty ladies who would gladly let someone sit on their lap for a change? On such a level of beauty that a Greek God would have her turned into a newt out of sheer envy? Then I may have the OC for you! Meet Sofia, a girl living in a large city just trying to pay her rent on time. Oh, she’s also part unicorn so there’s that.”  

Genres I have set for her are: Roommate A/U Medieval Fantasy Modern Fantasy Space Adventures/Cyberpunk?? Cirque du Freak Beauty and the Beast Heiress to a grand estate in the 1800′s Madam of a Parlor House in the 1800′s But a lot of the time genres are tailored to the person I’m writing with. Maybe we can find something new!

So you might be wondering ‘wait did I read unicorn??’ Yes. You did. She started as a Cirque du Freak character and has gone through some updates in the time since the books came out. So now that’s part of her actual history and now she’s just trying to live in a big city - which is exactly where unicorns aren’t supposed to go. She lives in a modest flat with a big fluffy dog and way too many potted plants. She’s tall, can run in stilettos, can and has kicked in a door (wearing said stilettos), and her aesthetics include water color pastels a la Sailor Moon/Retro Anime backgrounds and 80’s Japanese music.

As far as Settings go ‘modern city’ is my usual go to with layerings of magic and fantasy thrown in, because she herself is the epitome of magic and fantasy. 

I don’t know if I made any sense I’m not used to these kinds of ads, but if this character struck your fancy then you can find her over on her blog!  whiterosemilktea. Should we be compatible then my discord is also available for chatting purposes! Thank you!

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How An Undeniably Cute Cartoon Tells Deep, Dark Stories About Our World

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How An Undeniably Cute Cartoon Tells Deep, Dark Stories About Our World

Ask any summer camp devotee and they’ll tell you there’s something magical about spending weeks or even months away from the confines of real life, which even for kids are nice to escape. It’s the magic that stretches time without end, transforms a stranger into a best friend in 48 hours, and lets otherwise too-cool teens and preteens unabashedly shout nonsensical camp songs while banging on mess hall tables.

That undeniable witchcraft becomes real on the Cartoon Network’s “Summer Camp Island,” an animated series that dropped all its episodes in early July. The island is inhabited by animal campers (who are voiced by kid actors), sassy teen witch counselors and a host of otherwise inanimate objects come to life. Pajamas talk, fuzzy aliens hover around, friendly yetis speak in blurts of saxophone notes, and the sun and moon smile from their respective perches (and will get mad if you lose their friendship bracelets).

The show is a delight to look at, with bright colors and soft lines that seem spiritually similar to bubbly ballpoint script in a high schooler’s notebook — or “Adventure Time,” on which “Summer Camp Island” creator Julia Pott also worked. So many things — a cloud in the sky, trees in the woods, marshmallows, a sleepy softball, a phone with arms and legs — sport two big eyes and a tiny upturned mouth. The cumulative effect feels like a warm, visual hug.

A host of recent phenomena seem linked to a desire for simple niceness: The devoted fandom of “The Great British Bake Off.” The box-office success of a documentary on Fred Rogers, the original champion of nice TV. The rise of self-care as a commonplace concept. At a time when it seems that news only gets worse and divisions among people only deepen, earnest gentleness feels like a luxury.

Pott told HuffPost in a recent conversation that her first idea for a series was “lobster ‘Gilmore Girls’” — basically the beloved WB comedy-drama but with crustaceans — and later mentioned that series as a signifier of cozy entertainment, where you know “nothing too terrible is gonna happen.”

All of the cute that “Summer Camp Island” doles out in heaps, however, doesn’t mean the show has its head in the sand. Some of its adventures are silly and lower-stakes, like a dogged journey to earn badges for yeti grooming. Others feel achingly close to real life, like the episode where the island’s monsters try to run away after learning that their exacting godmonster, who doesn’t approve of their non-child-eating lifestyles, is coming for a visit. Several episodes tackle big-time scaries relating to the fear of change or rejection.

“Growing up, my favorite things were stuff that was a little bit challenging or scary but was in this cute little bubble,” said Pott, adding, “I think wrapping it in this cute little bubble allows you to be a bit darker with your stories. … It’s already in this blanket, so you can dive in a little bit more.”

It’s that feeling — not the finger-snap poof of a spell or the island’s time-traveling quicksand — that is the real magic of the series. We talked more with Pott about her inspiration for the series, how it feels to be told your art is cute, and why she repeatedly pitched a “Muppet Babies”-style spinoff of the cartoon “Adventure Time.”

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Best friends Hedgehog and Oscar with the moon.

What was your initial vision for the series? 

Well, the first thing I wrote down was “lobster ‘Gilmore Girls.’”

I knew I wanted it to be relatively gentle and calm, ’cause I hadn’t seen that a lot when I was a kid, and I really wanted to make something that was not too action-y, not too crazy. The original, original pitch ― because I had just moved to New York, and I was super homesick, and I wanted to write an equivalent story ― it was called “A Town Called Summer Camp.” So it wasn’t actually a summer camp; it was a town in Massachusetts called Summer Camp. All the parents in the town went to a Cher concert in the town next door, and as soon as all the parents were out of the town, the town breaks off from America and floats out into the sea. So it’s just all kids, and as soon as it’s all kids, all this magical stuff starts to come up, so there are witches and monsters and unicorns.

It was originally Oscar, the main character, misses his parents so much that he’s trying to get home the whole time. [Cartoon Network] bought it based on that pitch, but when we started developing it, they were like, this is such a bummer! “You can’t base a whole show around a kid just missing his mum all the time. That’s too sad.” I was like, yeah, that’s sad. Then it developed to be an actual summer camp that was magical. It kind of spread from there.

Yeah, I think that was the original idea. As soon as they were like, “You can’t use Cher,” I was like, “Nah! I don’t really care about this idea anymore.” [Laughs]

I feel like Cher is having a moment, so it would have been very topical.

Yeah! Now she’s in “Mamma Mia,” so she’s untouchable. She was always untouchable.

I’m curious about “lobster ‘Gilmore Girls.’” Were you envisioning two kind-of-fast-talking lobsters, like a mother and daughter?

Yeah, they’re living in a nice town near Princeton. That was the concept. It was an underwater town. It was exactly the same as “Gilmore Girls,” but they were lobsters. I think lobsters were having a moment, in my mind. I had just moved to New York and had gotten really into lobsters, so I was just like, “Yeah, ‘lobster “Gilmore Girls.”’”

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“Summer Camp Island” creator Julia Pott.

What influenced the art style of the show?

The main character, Oscar, was based on this elephant character from one of my short films, “Belly,” that I had done as my Royal College of Art graduation film. And he looked very, very different there than he does now. As we went through, everyone got cuter and cuter from the pilot into the final show.

Was the episode where Alice the counselor makes everything she sees cuter inspired by that process?

Oh, you mean “Monster Babies”? Actually, no, “Monster Babies” was inspired by “Muppet Babies”! When I worked on “Adventure Time,” I think there were several times where I would just jokingly suggest the idea of “Adventure Time Babies.” They were like, there will never be an “Adventure Time Babies.” [Laughs] As soon as my show got picked up, I was like, “‘Monster Babies’! It’s like ‘Muppet Babies,’ but it’s the monsters.” And it was just being able to wish-fulfill something I wanted to do for a really long time.

There’s an episode in the next batch of Season 1 that’s coming out at the end of the year. It’s not about making stuff cuter, but it’s about that feedback you get when people are like, “Oh, it’s cute,” and you immediately think that they think that it’s bad or that they’re not really seeing it. We were getting a lot of that feedback in the early stages of the show. [People were] like, “Oh, yeah, it’s really cute.” And I think I was being a little bit downtrodden, so we made a whole episode revolving around that, about one character making something cute and no one really caring and him realizing that it doesn’t matter.

Did you not want the show to be seen as cute?

When I first started getting that feedback, when people were like, “Yeah, it’s cute,” it feels like it’s kind of shutting you down and saying it’s just this one thing. Or it feels like your art is less-than because it’s cute. I think the lesson that I learned, the longer I worked on it, was, “Oh, I want it to be cute. That’s what I like about it and I think that’s charming. I really love it and that’s all that matters.”

I think as we get into deeper stories that skew a little darker sometimes, it’s nice that it’s cute because it packages it in a much softer world. And it turns out that that softness and that gentleness that we put in there are what people are responding to, which is really nice, which is what we wanted.

I feel like the show fits into this category of things being cute at a level that’s not just looking at something cute, but it’s this feeling of being overwhelmed by cute and wanting to soak in the cuteness. What do you think of that characterization?

I mean, I would be very happy if it did. I feel like we’re getting to this pocket of media and things in general where everyone wants to feel gentle and soft and see cute things and sort of have a little respite from the world and just feel like … like, “Gilmore Girls” isn’t cute, but I’d put it in a similar category [of] nothing too terrible is gonna happen. It feels quite cozy and it’s like being under a blanket to watch this. … You always think it’s teenage or it’s childlike to describe something as cute. I think being wrapped up in cuteness is just very much the best and something that should be celebrated.

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Alice the teen witch sits down for tea with Oscar and the monsters.

So many episodes seem to tackle fears. Is that something you wanted to play against the visuals of the show?

Yeah, I think that was definitely what we were going for. Growing up, my favorite things were stuff that was a little bit challenging or scary but was in this cute little bubble. “Gremlins” was my favorite movie, ’cause it has these cute little furry characters, but it’s also got this like extra layer. … Or things that are cozy sci-fi, like “Twin Peaks,” where you’re not expecting to feel scared or deal with fear.

I think wrapping it in this cute little bubble allows you to be a bit darker with your stories or explore something that’s maybe a more specific emotion that might not be so pleasant. It’s already in this blanket, so you can dive in a little bit more. It’s sort of welcoming.

I think with kids especially — I think Maurice Sendak talked about this a lot — when you’re a kid, it’s good to see scary stuff in a safe environment, so you learn that when you encounter scary things later, it’s not so bad and I can handle it. … It’s a safe place at home that you can watch this cozy show where it’s like, oh, this is a subject that’s a little scarier, but you’re safe and it’s a cozy little world for you to look at it in.

Where do things like Oscar’s talking pajamas come from?

They’re kind of supposed to be his subconscious or his id, like everything that he wants or his most innocent child self is thinking but is afraid to express. So that’s sort of that character, and then Susie [a counselor] also has a pair of talking pajamas that has a similar vibe.

The original pair of pajamas was voiced by my ex-boyfriend’s niece. She sort of became a big inspiration for that character. They would sit down and record her and she would just say anything she was thinking, and she was just so cute and so smart. It was inspired a lot by things like Catbug from “Bravest Warriors,” like having kids just speaking and saying charming things and basing it off of that.

A lot of the characters are voiced by kids, right?

Yeah, most of the cast is kids. All the monsters are adults, but all the kids’ characters are voiced by kids, which is something we really wanted to do and we talked a lot about because, obviously, kids grow up and that could be a problem for casting. You get so many surprises, and their voices are so charming, and sometimes they’ll say something in an inflection that isn’t right, and we’ll use it because it’s just the cutest thing.

Also writing lines, especially for pajamas — they’re a little bit more chewy in dialogue, there’s more to say. It’s really fun to hear a 4-year-old like say really intelligent things. And she’s so smart and she knows how to say everything. She re-writes some of our sentences sometimes ’cause she thinks it’s better that way.

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Hello~! My name is Fuu! I find myself returning here in search of partners or interest persons! My hobbies include writing, cooking, reading, cosplay, crying over fictional characters, crying in general, video games, drawing, and talking to my cats. I work part time at a library. I am 21+. I’m about as intimidating as a pink butterfly stuck on a marshmallow. I’m an absolute chatter box, if I go on a tangent, just reel me back in. 

☆○o。RP Preferences 。o○☆ ✦Writing I write in 3rd person format, multi-para. I’m not asking for a novella per reply, but I do like a lovely helping of quality/quantity that keeps the scene moving. Basic grammar and spelling and all that.  ✦Replies I am able to reply frequently and I prefer to write with people that can do the same. I won’t rush or badger anyone to reply. Take your time! Just not like a month, without warning. I lose muse/forget threads if they’re left untouched for 2+ weeks. ✦Communication I enjoy making friends of my rp partners. It really helps me throw ideas/build ships/build stories if we’re compatible. My discord is available for OOC discussion if needed! ✦Plotting Please expect this to happen before we start writing anything, and most likely during the RP itself. I am a casual/slowburn plotter. I’m a sucker for slice of life, but other concepts like action and angst are also welcome. I discovered that talking ooc about scenarios is just as fun and developing as writing? It’s nice to throw ideas around and it helps get a feel for character interaction.  Plots don’t have to be fully fleshed out, either. I can do long term and short term ideas, or ideas that eventually connect together. Skip introductions, write introductions, having an entire thread dedicated to them going grocery shopping… Sometimes slice of life is literally pressing play on a sims game and watching them function enough to cause a fire making mac and cheese (I have made the following oc in the sims and yes she did set the house on fire.. making mac n cheese). ✦Shipping Romantic and Platonic, I’m up for either! Preference is mxf. The specific character I play is a lady. I’ve read before how some others complain that there’s too many ‘soft bois uwu’ in the RPC and I’m just ‘where they at.’ Send them my way, my girl will love them. Send them all over here. So for strictly shipping things that is her general .. preference. If anything spicy happens beyond fluff, it must be kept to strictly 18+ rpers! ✦Limits I am very squeamish, I can’t handle things regarding gore, excessive swearing, excessive vulgarity, etc. very well.

☆○o。What Am I Looking For 。o○☆

Well, this time I’m here looking to bring attention to a specific blog. It’s a fandomless OC - which is a first for me - so I have no idea how to actually get people to look at it, or what tags to go delving into. That’s why I’m here! Because it’s a blog, there’s isn’t a real mold I can fit it into in regards to what I’m looking for. 

My blurb for her character is basically “Do you like pretty ladies? Do you like tall pretty ladies? Do you like tall, pretty ladies that can crush a pumpkin with their thighs while maintaining the look of a walking fashion ad? Do you like pretty ladies who would gladly let someone sit on their lap for a change? On such a level of beauty that a Greek God would have her turned into a newt out of sheer envy? Then I may have the OC for you! Meet Sofia, a girl living in a large city just trying to pay her rent on time. Oh, she’s also part unicorn so there’s that.”  

Genres I have set for her are: Roommate A/U Medieval Fantasy Modern Fantasy Space Adventures/Cyberpunk?? Cirque du Freak Beauty and the Beast Heiress to a grand estate in the 1800′s Madam of a Parlor House in the 1800′s But a lot of the time genres are tailored to the person I’m writing with. Maybe we can find something new!

So you might be wondering ‘wait did I read unicorn??’ Yes. You did. She started as a Cirque du Freak character and has gone through some updates in the time since the books came out. So now that’s part of her actual history and now she’s just trying to live in a big city - which is exactly where unicorns aren’t supposed to go. She lives in a modest flat with a big fluffy dog and way too many potted plants. She’s tall, can run in stilettos, can and has kicked in a door (wearing said stilettos), and her aesthetics include water color pastels a la Sailor Moon/Retro Anime backgrounds and 80’s Japanese music.

As far as Settings go ‘modern city’ is my usual go to with layerings of magic and fantasy thrown in, because she herself is the epitome of magic and fantasy. 

I don’t know if I made any sense I’m not used to these kinds of ads, but if this character struck your fancy then you can find her over on her blog!  whiterosemilktea. Should we be compatible then my discord is also available for chatting purposes! Thank you!