[OOC] Nocturnal Memoirs: An Urban-Fantasy Mafia Epic

[The Savant]

I dunno if 'sexist' and 'kind' should be in the same sentence. I think Asterion is more of a traditionalist. 🤔

@Estylwen

I would say that you might be mixing up misogyny (hatred of women) with sexism. Sexism has broader definitions and even if Asterion's perspective/habits/beliefs are not necessarily bad. They would be categorized as a benevolent sexism which can still be very problematic even if they are not perceived in such a way. Favoring towards women. Versus malevolent or neutral sexism towards men.

If you look up benevolent sexism then watch Asterion's interactions. You might be surprised. 😂

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I feel like once he meets Bella for the first time it might not go...exactly like that xD But perhaps I'm wrong/my understanding of him is wrong.

@Qia

We will have to see. Watch him kill her with kindness 😛 joking joking. However, asterion is a girl believer of respect. If respect is mutual. He'll be friendlier.

[Qia]

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I would say that you might be mixing up misogyny (hatred of women) with sexism. Sexism has broader definitions and even if Asterion's perspective/habits/beliefs are not necessarily bad. They would be categorized as a benevolent sexism which can still be very problematic even if they are not perceived in such a way. Favoring towards women. Versus malevolent or neutral sexism towards men.

If you look up benevolent sexism then watch Asterion's interactions. You might be surprised. 😂

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We will have to see. Watch him kill her with kindness 😛 joking joking. However, asterion is a girl believer of respect. If respect is mutual. He'll be friendlier.

@The Savant

I say it mostly because, in my head, her father would have held sexist views as well ( e.g. him wanting Mat to be the next leader and not Bella, although there are other reasons why he wanted this/he had other plans for her that he felt were more...fitting lol. Not benevolent or misogynistic, cus he loved his kids in his own way, but still). So if she even smells that shit, she might lash out a bit.

[Herald]

[The Savant]

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I say it mostly because, in my head, her father would have held sexist views as well ( e.g. him wanting Mat to be the next leader and not Bella, although there are other reasons why he wanted this/he had other plans for her that he felt were more...fitting lol. Not benevolent or misogynistic, cus he loved his kids in his own way, but still). So if she even smells that shit, she might lash out a bit.

@Qia

I don't think she will experience that. Asterion isn't someone that is like "women can't be leaders!" And he wouldn't disrespect her for being a woman in power. He would be disrespectful if she showed no respect or care for him. At the end of the day, give or take, his basic foundations go off from respect. However, that being said, he definitely as a sprinkle of sexism in him.

Like he will be nicer to Bella or give her more leeway compared to someone like Zarek or Glyde or whoever.

[LanaStorm]

Asterion is sexist.

@The Savant

sees emily touching his bicep

BEGONE WOMAN IM SEXIST

[The Savant]

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sees emily touching his bicep

BEGONE WOMAN IM SEXIST

@LanaStorm

He was patient with Emily in the capacity that he has for being touched. 🤣

[flux]

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Also I feel like asterion appreciates subtle curves and petite and frail appearing feminity versus busty and large.

... Think of Audrey Hepburn and that's Asterion's type.

@The Savant

So, and correct me if I'm wrong, more or less Khor, without the brevity and how-aren't-you-dead absurdity haha

[The Savant]

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So, and correct me if I'm wrong, more or less Khor, without the brevity and how-aren't-you-dead absurdity haha

@flux

If she fits that extremely vague and somewhat specific description above appearance wise even with all the weirdness. Yep. You wouldn't be wrong. 😂

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If she fits that extremely vague and somewhat specific description above appearance wise even with all the weirdness. Yep. You wouldn't be wrong. 😂

@The Savant

She wouldn't be an exact match but suprisingly close to it lol. Relatively small, wirey in build, basic black bob hair, not completely flat chested but enough to be mistaken for a man in full bike gear, but feminine without it. Thinking about it now she'd probably be closest associated as asexual or at most demi for nothing else than that her brain is far too chaotic to stop to think about sex, romance or attraction lol. I think if a character made a pass on her she'd either be confused or utterly hopeless at navigating it XD.

EDIT: Or she'd try let someone down gently, then be an obnoxious shit if they kept on trying haha.

[Herald]

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She wouldn't be an exact match but suprisingly close to it lol. Relatively small, wirey in build, basic black bob hair, not completely flat chested but enough to be mistaken for a man in full bike gear, but feminine without it. Thinking about it now she'd probably be closest associated as asexual or at most demi for nothing else than that her brain is far too chaotic to stop to think about sex, romance or attraction lol. I think if a character made a pass on her she'd either be confused or utterly hopeless at navigating it XD.

EDIT: Or she'd try let someone down gently, then be an obnoxious shit if they kept on trying haha.

@flux

Leon sadness +1

I mean... what?

[The Savant]

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She wouldn't be an exact match but suprisingly close to it lol. Relatively small, wirey in build, basic black bob hair, not completely flat chested but enough to be mistaken for a man in full bike gear, but feminine without it. Thinking about it now she'd probably be closest associated as asexual or at most demi for nothing else than that her brain is far too chaotic to stop to think about sex, romance or attraction lol. I think if a character made a pass on her she'd either be confused or utterly hopeless at navigating it XD.

EDIT: Or she'd try let someone down gently, then be an obnoxious shit if they kept on trying haha.

@flux

I think you made Leon sad with such a description. Plus, attraction physically doesn't mean Asterion would go for it. He has to have more mental stimulation and pleasure than physical.

Though I don't think anyone has really caught this man's eye at all but he's honestly too stressed out to fully consider such options or even entertain such pleasures of having such a companion. Because they would just die. To be honest. His luck? He'd step a little too close and they would blow up or something and he's already traumatized from his parents relationship. He'll just keep playing piano in the meantime.

[Herald]

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I think you made Leon sad with such a description.

@The Savant

Yup, his unrequited love for a woman he had met for exactly ten seconds, all of which she spent nearly dying. *insert lonely sigh* Oh how shall he ever find love.

And yes, this is all for humor. Leon's pretty much married to the job and flings are dangerous when the city is playing at a shadow war.

[The Savant]

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Yup, his unrequited love for a woman he had met for exactly ten seconds, all of which she spent nearly dying. *insert lonely sigh* Oh how shall he ever find love.

And yes, this is all for humor. Leon's pretty much married to the job and flings are dangerous when the city is playing at a shadow war.

@Herald

Who am I to judge? There is a saying "love at first sight" for a reason. Ten seconds is more than enough for some people! :P

I think Leon and Asterion could bond over being married to their roles and knowing it's too dangerous to even think about such feeble things.

[Estylwen]

And yes, this is all for humor. Leon's pretty much married to the job and flings are dangerous when the city is playing at a shadow war.

@Herald

//already prepping choloform and high speed getaways....

[Herald]

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I think Leon and Asterion could bond over being married to their roles and knowing it's too dangerous to even think about such feeble things.

@The Savant

Score! Phase 1 of Leon - Asterion fan fiction is in place.

[The Savant]

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Score! Phase 1 of Leon - Asterion fan fiction is in place.

@Herald

You never know. He flirts with guys too. 😛 *Grabs the comic book paper and a pen* people love visuals.

[flux]

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Leon sadness +1

I mean... what?

@Herald

XD in all fairness Leon would probably have the best chance through just presence of authority (I feel like Leon is the kind of guy people go quiet around when he enters a room, at least before they know him) by commanding a moment of clarity just through presence for Khor to actually focus on it. In another life she absolutely would've been the budding buddy cop always trying to get a rise out of Leon while secretly admiring his ideals and efforts (She'd never admit it, but she'd be a soppy shit about it lol).

As for Asterion, I think they'd have that mutual understanding and respect toward each other, especially if Khor was more cautious about the fact she could accidentally blink herself out of existence haha.

[Herald]

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XD in all fairness Leon would probably have the best chance through just presence of authority (I feel like Leon is the kind of guy people go quiet around when he enters a room, at least before they know him) by commanding a moment of clarity just through presence for Khor to actually focus on it. In another life she absolutely would've been the budding buddy cop always trying to get a rise out of Leon while secretly admiring his ideals and efforts (She'd never admit it, but she'd be a soppy shit about it lol).

@flux

Burberry PD is always recruiting. Lmao

[Estylwen]

[ERode]

Matthias will bring peace to all of Nocturnia and usher in the era of Urban Fantasy Romance Slice of Lofe.

He will get Asterion laid, will make Leon into a house husband, and will finalize his Adel-Khor ship.