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themaskedlady · 11 months
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sunnycanwrite · 1 year
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the coolest part of being disabled is projecting it into your favorite characters. Like I'm going to bend them to my will so we suffer together.
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s1llyb0z0z · 5 months
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ME N…… ME N WHO !!!! PLEASE
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neondoctrine · 1 year
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I'm at Trixie and Katya live, just met them at the meet and greet, and now awkwardly standing around alone waiting to sit down for the show.
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randompoetemogirl · 6 months
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Mizu is not who you want her to be
Okay, so I’ve seen a LOT of headcanons about Mizu, and that’s fine, but I’ve seen a lot of people take their headcanons and try to make them a fact. The first two that greatly annoyed me was Mizu and Ringo being asexual. This both irks and confuses me because we have seen both characters having enjoyable and consensual sex, yet people are trying to label both of them as asexual. I have noticed this a lot in media, people will take a character that is quiter, stone cold, and/or not in a relationship and label them as an asexual simply because they aren’t running around having sex. Some people have lower sex drives, some people want to wait until marriage, it doesn’t make them asexual.
Second, people claiming that Mizu is autistic. As someone with an autistic sibling this really aggravates me because again, I’ve seen people do this before in media. People will take a lone wolf, cold blooded character and slap the autism label on them for those two qualities.
Third, people claiming that Mizu is not a cis woman. As of season one, we have not seen Mizu show any romantic interest in another woman, but we have two situations of her falling for men. Since Mizu does not feel any attraction to the same sex, this makes her heterosexual. Again, have your headcanons, but the canon Mizu is not that way. People then try to say that Mizu would either want they/them or he/him pronouns. Claiming that Mizu feels comfortable as a man.
People do not realize that Mizu being a man is built off of trauma. Mizu was nearly killed at birth for being biracial, forcing her to hide. Mizu was then forced to have her head shaved as a child by her “mother”. For everyone claiming that Mizu is transgender, go back and watch that scene of Mizu having her head shaved, does she look happy? Now, look at Mizu being a dutiful, loving wife. She actually looks happy there, doesn’t she? Mizu did not choose to be a man, she was forced to be. In saying that Mizu is transgender, you are condoning the fact that a literal child was told that they couldn’t be a girl because they would be killed. Being transgender is wanting to be your true gender, not being forced into it. It’s borderline toxic to say that Mizu is canonically transgender.
I have also seen others trying to label this as a queer show, which is straight up misleading. This isn’t Heartstopper, it’s a show about a warrior seeking revenge that happens to have queer elements. I would honestly be disappointed if I was actually looking for a queer show and someone recommended Blue Eye Samurai.
But the thing that that really bothers me is a post I read that said that Blue Eye Samurai was great until it “confirmed” Mizu to be heterosexual. That sounds an awful like a homophobe claiming that a show/character was good until they were confirmed to gay. People have claimed that the show will be disappointing if Mizu turns out to just be a cisgender woman and it honestly saddens me how much people are overlooking the plot. How come Mulan didn’t have this problem? Mulan is still referred as a strong woman after pretending to be a man, why isn’t Mizu getting the same treatment?
Mizu is not asexual.
Mizu is not transgender or nonbinary.
Blue Eye Samurai is not a queer show.
Mizu is not autistic.
Mizu is a woman forced to become something else by the world around her on a quest for revenge.
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tinyfantasminha · 5 months
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Have you thought in Javic having kids hcs/designs or do you prefer them to be child free? Sorry if it bothers you, I was wondering it because Jack and Vic kids would be super cute, I'm 10005% sure. If not then do you have any married life Javic hcs you like?
I'm gonna be honest that for a LONG time I was reluctant on making fankids since I was never really comfortable with them overall
But then. Suddenly I had an epiphany. I was like ''eh I'm going to brainrot in the shower and see if anything comes out of it'' and then I started thinking. And I was like ''this is cute actually, this isn't so bad'' and then I started rotting more and getting attached to the idea and AND,,,,,,,,
This is Ami Howl
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Autistic and selective mute, she will only speak to her parents (even so, very rarely)
Whenever she wants attention (wants to be fed/is feeling scared/lonely) she will howl like an actual wolf pup
Socially anxious around other kids and prefers to play alone. It takes a while for her to be fully comfortable around someone
Is a bit possessive with her things and likes to show them off (you can look at her blanket and her kiddy chair but you can't touch it)
She loves playing outdoors, but you need to keep an eye on her or else she gets too stimmy and might run off imagine a puppy with the zoomies
She's a kisser!!! loves kissing her parent's faces to show affection
She gets random needs of affection and gets very upset when she doesn't get them IMMEDIATELY (getting picked up, petted or kissed)
Gets grumpy easily when she doesn't get what she wants but also gets distracted fairly easily and quickly (ex: if she's upset about something give her a cookie and she will be happy and forget what she was upset about)
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Domestic HCs
Ami is very clingy with her parents and likes to do practically anything with them!! Like sitting on Vic's lap as they watch tv or playing with Jack
Jack obviously encourages his toddler to be physically active, so he often takes her to parks so they can do some outdoors activities. Many times he had to chase her down when she ran off
Jack probably huffs his chest proudly to say how he will be the best husband and father but once he has to change a soiled diaper for the first time he sees his whole life flashing before his eyes (he sheepilishly asks Vic for help but she refuses to and says he needs to figure it out on his own,,)
Jack is very supportive but he's also clumsy. He's bad at handwork that involves dressing Ami up or changing her diapers (the clothes are too tiny for his big hands, as he says) so sometimes Ami will be dressed up with clothes turned inside out and Vic has to fix it (Jack gets better overtime)
Ami gets jealous of her parents sometimes. There are times when she wants the affection of one parent and gets annoyed when they're giving more attention to their spouse instead of her (ex: wants to be clingy with Vic but Jack is always around her so Ami will growl at Jack. She gets sassy too)
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crookeddefendorbanana · 9 months
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Respite in the Storm
Autistic Vergil x Female Reader
Requested by anonymous!
Notes: He has autism i consider it as canon
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The moon hung low in the sky, casting an ethereal glow over the city below. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the trees, creating a soothing symphony of nature's whispers. In the heart of this tranquil night, you found yourself in the company of the enigmatic Vergil, a man as complex as the shadows that danced around him.
Vergil had always been distant, a lone wolf who rarely sought solace in the presence of others. However, you had managed to forge a connection with him that transcended words. As a fellow warrior, you understood the weight he carried on his shoulders, the battles he fought both internally and externally. But tonight was different. Tonight, Vergil was vulnerable, caught in the throes of a sensory overload that threatened to shatter his carefully constructed facade.
It had started innocently enough—a simple mission to eliminate a demonic threat that had surfaced in the city. But as the battle unfolded, the cacophony of screams, clashing weapons, and the surge of demonic energy became overwhelming. For someone like Vergil, who experienced the world with heightened senses, it was a maelstrom of torment.
You had fought side by side, your movements synchronized as if you could read each other's thoughts. But when the last demon fell, it was clear that something was amiss. Vergil's shoulders were tense, his breaths coming in short gasps. His usually stoic expression was marred by a hint of distress.
"Vergil, are you okay?" you asked, concern lacing your voice.
He nodded, his jaw clenched. "I'm fine. Let's return."
You weren't convinced, but you respected his need for space. As you made your way back, the city's lights seemed harsher, the sounds more jarring. Vergil's steps faltered, his hand reaching out to steady himself against a wall.
"Vergil, wait." You gently placed a hand on his arm, concern etched into your features. "You're not fine. It's okay to admit that."
He turned to you, his eyes searching your face for something he might not even understand himself. "I… It's too much."
Without a word, you guided him to a secluded park nearby. The moon's glow filtered through the leaves, creating dappled patterns on the ground. You eased Vergil down onto a bench, his shoulders slumping in relief as the stimuli lessened.
Sitting beside him, you let the silence envelop you both. No words were needed; your presence was enough. Carefully, you reached for his hand, intertwining your fingers with his. He didn't resist, a small gesture that spoke volumes.
"I've never been good at this," Vergil admitted, his voice barely above a whisper.
"At what?" you asked softly.
"Allowing myself… weakness."
"Vergil, being vulnerable doesn't make you weak. It makes you human."
He looked at you, his stormy eyes filled with a mixture of doubt and longing. "I'm not like others. My senses are a curse."
You squeezed his hand gently. "Your senses are what make you unique. They're a part of you, just like your strength and determination."
He sighed, his shoulders relaxing further. "I never thought I'd find respite in the midst of a storm."
You smiled, leaning closer to him. "Sometimes, all we need is someone who understands. Someone who can weather the storm with us."
Vergil's gaze softened, and for a moment, the weight of his burdens seemed to lift. You stayed there, by his side, as the night continued to weave its magic around you. The moon hung lower in the sky, its gentle light a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there was always a glimmer of hope.
As the hours passed, Vergil's breathing steadied, his grip on your hand relaxing. The sensory overload that had once threatened to consume him was now held at bay by your presence. In the silence of the park, beneath the watchful eyes of the moon and stars, two souls found solace in each other's company.
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frostlineprince · 1 year
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Bsd characters : who has adhd, autism, depression, all three, or is either a little or *very* deranged? (part 1)
Armed Detective Agency
Fukuzawa Yukichi : look at me. yes? this bitch is depressed as fuck. a single dad of the whole agency. I think he is just a lone wolf and just generally does not like talking to people and absolutely hates public speaking but he, like, *can* speak in public if needed yk??
Ranpo Edogawa : ohh my god. oh my god. he REEKS of autism and I refuse to hear otherwise. this mf is autistic as FUCK. 10/10 would listen to him tell me his favorite snack brands and true crime moments. (Ranpo also most likely has adhd but its more on the attention deficit side)
Akiko Yosano : okay. hear me out. I actually think Yosano is neurotypical but she is THE autism friend magnet. she's besties with Ranpo and she gets along with everyone in the agency and i love her sm. my girl is just fucking deranged and that makes me love her even more
Doppo Kunikida : this mf plans his days out carefully, gets mad when his schedule is ruined and when things don't go his way. HE. HE ALSO REEKS OF AUTISM. he is also probably depressed after losing Rokuzo (the kid from Dazai's entrance exam)
Osamu Dazai : this guy is literally. all of the above. adhd? yes, autism? fuck yeah. DEPRESSION? DEFINITELY. VERY DERANGED? HMMM. SIDE EYES HIS BACKSTORY. YEAH, I THINK SO. I think you get my point, Dazai, ilysm but like you are so deranged
Junichiro Tanizaki : okay so like i think he just has adhd or autism i honestly can't decide. shamefully i do not know a lot about him :( okay but he is little just a little bit deranged too
Kenji Miyazawa : okay. MAJOR adhd vibes, and like autism too but not as intense as adhd. he has like. hyperactive side of adhd and i love kenji so much he is my son (he is a little bit deranged too)
Atsushi Nakajima : oh he has ADHD and depression for sure. depressed from the orphanage and just went years of being undiagnosed (and he is still undiagnosed) but a lot of signs of adhd are coming through for him when it's just a casual time in the agency!!! (pts for Kunikida for trying his best to schedule an appointment for Atsushi, but he can't seem to find time)
Izumi Kyoka : SHE IS AUTISTIC AS FUCK.SHE IS UP THERE WITH RANPO, SHE REEKS OF AUTISM AND I LOVE HER FOR IT SHE IS ALSO MY CHILD. i think she's slightly Kenji's opposite, only mild adhd but she is also a little deranged just cause she grew up in the mafia somewhat.
Part 2 will come out soon!! (port mafia members)
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aloeverawrites · 7 months
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Men/women ships I want to see more of in media
-confident lady and her little non verbal guy
-butch x twink
- trans for trans
-childhood friends to lovers after one of them transitioned
-jokester x straight man but she’s the jokester
-girl himbo x tiny nerd
-both gender fluid usually different genders
-full time drag queen x full time drag king
-mc x trophy husband
-prince x knight
-stuck in a tower x gets him out of the tower
-ray of sunshine dude x lone wolf
- me and the baddie I pulled by being autistic
-autistic for autistic
-disabled for disabled
-best friends due to mutual oddness
-qpr
-life partners but friendship is most important to them
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dangraccoon · 22 days
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An Update!
Hey all! So I wanted to let you guys know about a couple things :)
First things first, I'm probably going to somewhat disappear/not be as active in May! I know that in basically any post involving him, I refer to C as my "husband" but technically that won't be true until May 25th (after dating for 10.5 years, we are finally getting married!) so I'll be rather busy next month!
I should have a little bit of time between that and my summer camp job starting mid-June (that'll end sometime in August)
I'll try to be as active as I can during the summer, but unfortunately I can't guarantee anything with what signal can be like out there!
All that being said, I'm working hard to get as many things written while I still have a good amount of free time so I can queue them up to post while I'm away. I may have to slow down updates (if I do, it'll probably be about every other week), but I'll be sure to let you all know if I do!
Thank you all for the amazing support you show every week! It really means the world to me (and blows my mind that anyone would enjoy the musings of a mid-twenties autistic stay-at-home cat dad lol)
With so much love, River
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nocherryblood · 7 months
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Some of my experiences being undiagnosed autistic as a kid (a very small part of it):
-Did very well in classes, but always got very upset whenever I was even slightly "critized" or told off, and often misinterpreted constrictive feedback or even praise as negative comments. Being told off physically hurt and formed a black hole of shame in my chest. I couldn't think, couldn't breathe and had to try not to cry but it hurt so, so badly- in a physical way, not "in my head", it was a physical, real feeling. I would hold "grudges" (though I wouldn't show it) towards teachers who told me off a lot for something, and back then I thought I was being silly, but looking back on it, I was in physical pain. Yes, not their fault, but I was in pain. Of course I'd feel upset when I'd felt like they'd hurt me. What was a quick "don't talk, please" would have a huge effect on how I felt for the next few weeks, whereas the rest of the class would laugh or shrug it off. I never knew how they could. I was always so behaved that whenever I got told off, the whole class would just go dead silent. Everyone would talk about it- "oh that kid's just got told off, oh my god!"
-I was able to deal with things like an adult ¾ of the time and was very mature for my age (as a child). Always wanted to help and talk to the adults, often being used as a helper or asked to do things because they knew I wouldn't say no. Even in class, if something was hard, I never piped up to say so. Fractured my arm in a P.E. lesson and kept running. They only eventually noticed because I was crying. Parent spoke to them and I cried because I didn't want the teacher to hate me
-Adding to that, I was always a "hypochondriac". That word is the worst word I've ever known. I was always ill, always with a cold, always had "another thing wrong with me". And yes, that was true, I did have a lot of ailments and complaints. Always headaches, migraine, stomachache, etc. But all of that time, I was genuinely not feeling well. Maybe because of school, the stress of unknowingly masking SO MUCH, etc. But I truly felt ill. I knew if I didn't exaggerate, people wouldn't listen. But then it became like the boy who cried wolf. As a kid, I think I felt ill sometimes because I was seeking comfort all the time, and my brain made me ill in order to prompt me to ask for it. And the older I got, the weirder it would seem for me to constantly be asking for comfort and attention, especially when there were really big things going on that people had to pay attention to rather than constantly babying me. So I felt like absolute crap as soon as I left school, because that was one thing that I could do. "There must be something wrong with me... why do I need this much attention? I feel bad... now I feel ill." But alas... boy who cried wolf never got attention after the second time. So I was unwell literally every day
-Adding onto that, one thing I notice with my asd is that I'm very touchy-feely (I prefer to be the one doing the hugging rather than being hugged- but even so if someone comes up to me rather than I come up to them, and wants to give me a hug then I feel so happy). I'm always seeking hugs and reassurance every minute of every second of the day. I feel lonely and rejected even if someone is just genuinely too busy to pay attention to me. I feel bad. I feel guilty for it. But I live on it. I always need reassurance but not everyone can give that or knows that I need it
-Another related thing to that is that I'm often told I "lack common sense". The phrase "smart but no common sense" comes up a lot. Some things just don't occur to me, and it's often interpreted as me being lazy or me being purposefully stupid. And it frustrates me because how can I be being stupid over something I don't know I'm not doing? For example, if you asked me to get ready to go to the shops. I'll get dressed and get my bag on, but I won't remember to pack what I need, to eat something before I go out, I won't want to wear something appropriate for the weather and occasion (e.g. I might wear lots of layers of costume-like clothing- i.e. dressing up/wanting to casual cosplay- on a boiling hot but rainy summer's day just going out for 2 mins to pick up some things at the shop), I'll take hours to get ready and even if I get ready super, super, super early I'll still forget something and/or be super late
-I always try to please people. E.g. if I was writing back and forth with someone, I'd adjust my writing style to match theirs as closely as possible, even going as far as to copy incorrect spellings and grammar. Another example is that I often get myself into things I don't like and force myself to explore all of the things (e.g. books, shows, films, games, etc.) someone wants me to watch or play and make myself miserable just to please them
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princesssarisa · 26 days
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Guess what? I'm doing a rewatch of Faerie Tale Theatre. Every day or so I've been watching a new episode.
Some of them I haven't seen since I was in elementary school, and I've been enjoying them very much. So far I've gone from The Frog Prince through The Princess and the Pea and the next episode I'll be watching is Pinocchio.
I have two comments about aspects of certain episodes that are bugging me, though.
Is it just me, or is Little Red Riding Hood slightly unclear about its message in the end? Of course it has the standard message in which Mary (Red Riding Hood) learns to be less naïve and not to talk to strangers or stray from the path anymore. So in other words, she should have listened to her parents, right? Then why is her father portrayed as such an overprotective jerk? At the beginning of the episode, she has no friends, never goes out except to visit her granny, and is treated like a child at home instead of the young woman she is. (The fact that Mary Steenburgen was 30 makes it all seem even more ridiculous, though I assume the character is supposed to be about 15 or 16.) Then he blocks her budding romance with Christopher because he thinks Christopher isn't good enough for her. You'd expect this to lead to an ending where her father admits he's been overprotective, that by keeping her so sheltered and lonely he caused her to fall for the Wolf's sweet talk, and that it's time to let her grow up. Maybe all these realizations are supposed to be implicit, since he does reconcile with Christopher after the latter rescues Mary and Granny (albeit in a non-apology, "pretending there was never any conflict" sort of way, for comic effect) and lets Mary be with him after all. But the narrator only talks about Mary learning to be wiser and more cautious in the end, as if she realizes her father was right all along. Is it just me, or should there have been more of a compromise between Mary and her father, where they both admitted they were wrong and he agreed to let her be more free while she agreed to be more cautious? Again, maybe this is implicit for most viewers, but too subtle on the father's side for my autistic brain. Does anyone else think this episode's ending could have been better written?
In The Princess and the Pea, is it just me, or does it feel like a scene is missing from Prince Richard and Princess Alecia's romance arc? In their second scene together, they have a big argument when Alecia accuses Richard of only looking for shallow qualities in his bride-search. But then in the next scene they share, Alecia is playfully directing Richard and the Fool in a fencing duel, and all three of them are chatting like friends, as if the argument never happened. Was there a scene cut for time where she and Richard made up? The review of this episode from the Up On The Shelf blog praises it as an excellent romantic comedy, and especially praises the romance arc for feeling so "real." I would agree, except I don't understand why they go from fighting to friendship with no transition. Again, maybe this is my autism brain again – I expect people to follow certain "rules" of conflict resolution, and it baffles me when they forgive each other too easily. But I have to fill in the blank with a missing scene to fully appreciate this love story.
I know I'm overthinking an '80s fairy tale TV series that never takes itself too seriously. Still, I wanted to express it.
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If I may request lone-wolf, headcanons for Deku, bakugou, and todoroki (separate) with a autistic!male!s/o?? Like the reason he became a hero was when he was 12 a villain from a mental asylum broke into his house and attacked his family (at which he fought and defeated the crazed man). His quirk basically allows him to have enhanced hearing, smell, and speed, but it also affects his growth hormones for his facial and body hair and he ended up learning how to shave at an early age. And he also has sideburns and chooses not to shave them…
Sure buddy 💙😁
Bakugou X Autistic Male Reader Headcanons
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You and Bakugou have known each other since childhood, and you two became very close ever since
You had a traumatic experience when you were 12 years old, because a mentally deranged villain broken into your house and attacked your family. Fortunately you managed to defeat him with your Quirk, and called the cops to take him back to the asylum
Since then Bakugou kept an eye on you because you are also autistic, and can easily put yourself endanger if you're not careful
Not only you are autistic and have an amazing Quirk, you also have side affects where your facial hair grows rapidly. Due to these occurrences, you've learned to shave at a very young age
However if you forget to shave your hair, Bakugou would always remind you politely to do so. But if you still forget to do so, he would do it for you
Bakugou maybe mean to other people, but ever since he had met you his attitude towards you is very different, and he would always be there for you to protect and love you
Deku X Autistic Male Reader Headcanons
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Ever since childhood, you and Deku would always hang out with each other, and would go to each other's house. Deku would mostly prefer to come to your house because he thinks it looks cool
But one day when you and Deku headed to your house, you two were met with the front door on the living room floor. You two had no idea what was going on until you two heard a loud scream in the house. Without wasting another second, you two quickly ran to where the scream was heard. When you two got to where the voice was heard you were met with a villain. Infuriated, you used your Quirk to defeat the villain while Deku comforted your family while calling the cops. When they arrived you two were informed that the villain escaped from an insane asylum.
Ever since that day, Deku became very protective over you because you were also autistic despite you having a Quirk, which you didn't mind of course.
You began to notice that your Quirk has side affects, which makes your facial hair grow in a fast pace. This caused you to shave your hair at a very young age. You didn't told Deku about this because you think that he would say it's weird to grow facial hair rapidly even at a young age.
You kept your secret some years later until now, now that you and Deku were boyfriends you mustered up the courage to tell him about you growing facial hair so quickly. Surprisingly Deku wasn't phased by this at all and he laughed it off before hugging you
You and Deku always be there for each other even in the darkest times, and he loves you very much to the point where he'll go to the extremes to keep you safe
Todoroki X Autistic Male Reader Headcanons
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Your childhood was very decent when you met Todoroki, you two became very close despite you being autistic, and you would often have sleepovers at his house
But there was time where it was far from decent, because you've almost lost your family at the hands of a deranged bloodlust villain. But fortunately you managed to confront him with your Quirk before he could do more harm to your family.
You've told Todoroki about this event, and he comforted you and cried because he thought you were going to die.
Since then Todoroki makes sure that you are okay and does his best to make you forget about that horrific day.
It didn't took long for you to forget about it though
Todoroki had noticed that your facial hair grows rapidly, and he would always remind you to shave your hair. He was and still is surprised by this side affect of your Quirk because it occurred ever since you two were young. But besides all that he still loves you nonetheless
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nerves-nebula · 1 year
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I so badly wanted to be raised by wolves as a kid because I felt rejected by humanity and I still want to reject it back. I want to be a creature that looks like a mockery of humanity, more beast than anything.
my sister got really into wolves cause she learned they were social creatures and thought she could learn to socialize by imitating/learning from them so she read all the books in our library about wolves and even had other books be shipped into our library from other libraries but then she realized it just made her act like a wolf and didn't help her socialize with people so she stopped and the moral of the story is that she's probably autistic.
meanwhile I just seethed in silence and avoided socialization and people who made me feel bad and i was happy being alone until i suddenly wasn't anymore and was instead crushingly lonely. and then i was forced to go to high school where i was bullied but was so used to emotional abuse i didn't even realize i was being bullied until later. moral of the story i am also probably autistic.
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i-am-church-the-cat · 7 months
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Oh there’s a comment on my werewolf!Alex/vampire!George post
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Oh that’s nice, I’m glad other people can see it and it’s not just me being weird. Actually, I-
Wait a second.
What’s this?
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Oh @twinkodium. Oh poor unsuspecting soul that has somehow stumbled upon my blog. If only you knew the avalanche you have unknowingly brought upon yourself.
For you, twinkodium, and those of you who have only started following my blog recently, hello. I’m Church, a genderfluid autistic person, whose special interest is wolves with a specific emphasis on werewolves in media. And today I’m here to tell you why Alex Albon could totally theoretically be a werewolf.
DISCLAIMER: I know a lot about wolves and werewolves so my knowledge of Alex Albon is minuscule in comparison. I am more than happy to accept criticisms on the "Could Alex Albon be a werewolf?" debate. However, if you wish to disagree with my knowledge of lycanthropy, you will have to fight me with your own bare hands in the Florida Everglades. Hugs and kisses <3
That being said, let's get into it.
First of all, anyone can be a werewolf. That’s kind of the whole thing. You never know who around you could have a different side, a side they can’t control and might be totally different from the side they show you. But, that’s not what this is about, so let’s get into the actual details, shall we?
1. Lycanthropy has often and continuously been used as a metaphor for transformation.
The reason why I and many other transgender or gender non-conforming people relate to the story of becoming a werewolf, is because there is a fundamental motif of change. Your body changes, your mind changes, even how people perceive you changes. And from this change comes an increased level of awareness of yourself and your place in the world.
For example, it is a common trope in werewolf media that being turned into a werewolf heightens your “natural instincts” and the personality traits that you already showed as a human. A lot of feelings or ideas that were not as prominent in your human form suddenly takes a new presentation that is unavoidable and must be acknowledged (similar to how a lot of the times when people transition, they act in different or more pronounced ways because they now “feel more like themselves”).
Now, how does this apply to our dear friend and case study, Alex Albon? Well, I present you with two occasions in Alex’s public life where a large transformation took place:
A) his transition from F2/Toro Rosso to F1/Red Bull. Alex was a standout driver in Formula 2 and in his rookie season, this is of course why he got promoted. However, the shift from a high-performing car (when he started in Red Bull) suddenly brought to light a lot of small intricacies in Alex’s driving, some good and some bad (much like how transforming from one species to a more powerful one brings out a lot of traits that you could hide/did not seem as large before).
B) The second transformation is Alex’s change from Red Bull to Williams. The thing about lycanthropy is that even in “human” form, you still retain a lot of lupine traits. And taking that as a metaphor for Alex’s driving, you can see how Alex’s progression in Red Bull and his adaptation to high performing cars makes him out-drive the current Williams car.
HOWEVER. I don’t actually think Alex’s driving career has as much to do with why he’d be a werewolf as the simple fact that: Alex himself loves the act of transformation. All F1 drivers have some level of appreciation for change to do what they do, but not only does Alex transform himself to specific situations, he also just transforms himself for fun (re: dying his hair on a monthly basis).
Okay now on to criteria number 2:
2. Wolves are intrinsically shaped within a pack structure and need constant connection with their species to prosper. In that same vein, there is often a lone wolf vibe to werewolves in media because they are expelled from both natural human and wolf societies as a stage between the two.
Not only does Alex Albon have a big ass family (I say big but it is of course relative, but wolves do live in family structures made up of 5-9 members) but he has an entire zoo of animals (I am actually not even sure how many but at least in the double digits). This man screams pack structure. And this is not only shown in his actual family life, but also in his interactions with his teammates and friends on the grid. Alex Albon is a social animal and that's what wolves are.
Now, for the "lone wolf" aspect, of course Alex is in a very self-centered sport. But, drawing from my own experiences, being of mixed race can also feel very lonely. You're not 100% one or the other because there are always going to be aspects of yourself that depend on the fact that you're both. Alex Albon is both British and Thai and has said himself that it can be difficult (for example: "when I'm doing well I'm British and when I'm doing poorly I'm not British").
A large part of the overarching lycanthropic story is trying to find connection when you've constantly been isolated. For Alex, I see this most in the change from Red Bull to Williams. Red Bull is a lone wolf structure and Williams is a pack structure and we all know which one Alex has thrived more in.
Moving on to criteria number 3:
3. Werewolves in media have their senses dialed up to 11 and they often emote more and act in certain ways that feel more instinctual.
I don't feel like I have to say much about this. Alex Albon is the king of emoting. It's impossible for him to hide his emotions, when he's annoyed he looks annoyed, when he's happy he looks happy. And often this shows itself in strong ways (the iconic meme of him yelling "George").
HOWEVER! (I've been saying however a lot but still, however) a big big big thing in the overarching werewolf story is control. You have to have control to be palatable, to not outcast yourself or give yourself away. That's why I think even though Alex doesn't blow up like Yuki, or have his emotions literally bursting out of his body like Daniel, he's still a really good representation of how lycanthropy can (hypothetically) make you present your emotions in a very large way.
Bonus Criteria: Looks
I have focused on personality and storyline for the most part of this post and for a reason. However it must be said:
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Does this man not look like a werewolf?? I mean, honestly, idk what y'all think a werewolf looks like, but this is it. The wider, flatter nose, the shaggy hair, the eyebrows. Even his chin man, idk how to describe it.
Anyway, this is where I rest my case. If this gets any attention, I might attempt to do a post on why I think vampire!George is totally realistic, but I am much more a werewolf enthusiast than a vampire enthusiast so we'll see. If you got to the end, congratulations, you deserve a cookie.
Werewolf!Alex Albon forever.
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I haven’t done a major tv watching update since last June. It almost feels overwhelming at this point but I really love writing down my thoughts. So I’ve decided to break it up into two posts. This post will be all of the shows I watched from June through December 2022.
finished: 
The Uncanny Counter - A misfit teen is randomly chosen to join a group of demon hunters. A supernatural, found family, action adventure with heart. 
Age of Youth (Hello My Twenties!) - An off-campus house for female college students as they navigate school, work, love, friendship and potential murder. Interesting characters but the plot is as messy as some of their rooms.
Link: Eat, Kill, Love - A chef develops a mysterious psychic connection with a young woman who enters his life causing him to feel all her turbulent emotions as he searches for his long lost twin sister. Another show that mixes love and murder. I love the main couple and all the food porn as the chef preps to open a new restaurant. Less happy about the murder plotline.
Abyss - I hate watched this for Ahn Hyo Seop. I’m a completionist. lol This is my lowest-rated kdrama so far.
Hotel Del Luna - A woman with a tragic past is magically tied to hotel for ghost on their way to the afterlife until a young man is summoned to fulfill his father’s debt to help her run the hotel and possibly set her free. A gender-swapped Beauty and the Beast retelling with ghosts. 
I’m Not a Robot - A young chaebol with an allergy to humans is interested in financing a humanoid robot but, after a malfunction with the prototype, the scientist in charge recruits his ex-girlfriend to pose as the robot until it’s fixed. Enemies to lovers and star-crossed lovers as their fates align to heal their wounds and let their love blossom. I’ve watched it twice so far.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo - An autistic attorney fresh out of school joins her first law firm as she struggles to pursue her career and unexpectedly falls in love. Cute and heartwarming.
Café Minamdang - A former profiler becomes a shaman to investigate his friend’s death and runs into his friend’s sister who is searching for the truth herself. Even Seo In Guk couldn’t save this mess.
Alchemy of Souls - An assassin magically swaps bodies to stay alive and is secretly recruited to train a young mage and unlock his powers. This show is a Top 3 Kdrama for me. I LOVE IT. Fantasy, Romance, Humor, Action, Symbolism. A great ensemble cast but Lee Jae Wook really carries this drama. The ride or die main ship is everything.
While You Were Sleeping - Three people’s fates are tied together as they try to stop the bad premonitions they have from happening. It got a little cumbersome every time a new bad potential thing was revealed but I love the cast: Lee Jong Suk, Bae Suzy, Jung Hae In.
Never Have I Ever (S3) - This show is still firing on all cylinders and I’m here for the ride. Can’t wait for the finale season. 
Pinocchio - A boy who lost his family in a tragedy gets adopted into a family that has a girl his own age who can’t lie. They grow up to be reporters to uncover the truth of everyday events and their simmering feelings for each other. I really enjoyed the found family, mystery and romance here. 
Reacher - A lone wolf stumbles into a small town murder that hits closer to home that he could expect. A fun mystery and action jaunt through the countryside.
Dali and the Cocky Prince - A boisterous uncultured business man with alot of bravado crosses paths with a reserved art gallery director looking for investors. A sweet romance blossoms and the meaning of real family is explored. There was a lot of great comedy and romance but also some gut wrenching drama. 
Little Women - Three sisters get entangled in a web of conspiracy surrounding a secret organization. There were some interesting things here but I was mostly bored.
Flower of Evil - A man who may be a serial killer and his wife who’s investigating the decades old murders as the truth slowly unravels their relationship. Sadly, this wasn’t for me. There were a few things that were interesting but again mostly bored. Also, when we got to the end I had the epiphany that I’ve seen this story before and I have: Fringe Season 3 Episode 2 is basically the whole main plot in one episode. 
The Law Cafe - Two longtime but estranged friends end up using their law degrees to help everyday folks and go up against a big corporation together as they finally allow the sparks between them to ignite. A really cute romance with a few good cases but the overall show is a bit lacking. 
W: Two Worlds - Fiction and reality begin to blend as the daughter of a comic book author is sucked into her father’s popular comic and is thrust into the life of the main character, a handsome adventurous CEO. An interesting premise with excellent chemistry between the leads, but gets repetitive in the second half and stunts the growth of our leads. 
Love Between Fairy and Devil - My first cdrama and already one of my favorite shows ever! It’s literally a fairy tale with amazing bickering enemy to lovers leads, gorgeous costumes, sets and vfx, and a fantastic story with great foreshadowing, parallels and symbolism that pays off. I’m currently on my 5th rewatch. I regret nothing.
Star Trek: Picard (S1 & S2) - While I’m happy to see the og characters back on my screen and get to know a few new ones, I had major but differing issues for both of these seasons of Picard. 
Bad Prosecutor - While I really like Do Kyung Soo and Lee Se Hee, the story was rather flat. Even the action couldn’t save it.
What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim - I now understand the hype for Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young. They are fantastic in their roles of chaebol and his assistant falling in love. I really enjoyed it but there was something I couldn’t put my finger on that held me back from loving it.
Kiss Goblin - I wanted to watch Bae In Hyuk in something while I was waiting for new episodes of Cheer Up. This cute web series was the perfect little show to get my fix.
Do You Like Brahms? - Park Eun Bin and Kim Min Jae star as a pair of introverted classical musicians with their own set of problems that find light in each other to grow in confidence as their relationship progresses. This is a very low-key show but it kept my attention throughout. 
Fanletter, Please - A cute romcom mini-series about a widower, his ailing daughter, and the actress the daughter adores, who comes to visit the hospital where she’s being treated. 
Cheer Up - If Bring It On was slightly more realistic and set in college but upped the spirit stick curse to a “someone will die” slasher movie prophecy. I loved the team spirit and the romance between the plucky yet reluctant new recruit and the practical dreamer Team Captain. There were a few things I wasn’t crazy about but I had a fun time. 
May I Help You - If Lee Junyoung is in it, I will eventually watch it. lol This is about a young woman who gets the power to talk with the dead in the funeral parlor she works in to help them fix something they didn’t accomplish in their life. She keeps crossing path with a young man who works for an errand service company. As they fall in love, past secrets and present heartbreaks unfold putting their relationship to the test. I had a really good time until the last few episodes but it did end well. 
Summer Strike - Another love story for introverts. A depressed city dweller decides to sell all her possessions that don’t fit in her backpack and travel the country. She lands in a small town, where she begins to heal as she’s slowly creates a new family for herself and falls in love with the local reclusive librarian who is a former math wiz, played by Im Siwan. This one was tough at times but very sweet too. Plus a great soundtrack. I had ‘Color’ by Sunnie on repeat.
Love is for Suckers - A variety show producer convinces her longtime friend to be a contestant on the dating show she’s producing right as they start to realize they are in deeply in love with each other. This had so much potential and started off strong but quickly became a mess when the dating show began filming. The romance between chef and the cartoonist kinda ended up stealing the show.
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