One Foot Out of Reality

As somebody under that ☂️, hell yeah! Since the DE cast is so big, I'm going to start with a subset if that's ok. Hope you enjoy 🖤

Who in the Home Would Most Love an Alternative Partner? (Part 1)

Is also alternative and bonds with you over it: Skips, Memoria, Bobby, Nightmare, Rebel

Openly thinks it's hot: Vaughn, Sophia, Amir, Ben-Hwa, Kristof

Doesn't understand it but finds you fascinating: Johnny, Tydus, Timothy, Sinclaire, Maggie

Skips is going to ask you where you shop for your accessories and pay you compliments all the time. If you wear a lot of belts he'll reach over and slowly trace his hands over your hips, thumbs rubbing over any eyelets, studs, or designs in the metal. Wear makeup? He'll want to do yours for you or put it on together, adoring the process of going from sleepwear to all dressed up! Memoria would especially love a fellow goth, loving any elegant dresses and suits you wear and nodding her approval, but she loves a punk too. Is very complimentary of your choice to be different and loves reminiscing with you about the journey of self-discovery you took, the moment you stopped caring what others thought. Memoria tells you how brave you are for that, her hand finding your shoulder or cheek to gently pull you into a kiss. Bobby's relationship with you starts with them nudging you and saying "nice outfit" with a wink and an offer to join their little organization of crime. Once you two are together they often tug you into kisses by any belts, ties, or necklaces you wear and mutter "hot" at almost any outfit you wear. They love calling you their "partner in crime" and wearing matching head-to-toe black, saying there's no hotter couple in the house and how much they love you. Nightmare shares that while it may not take a traditional clothed human form, if such were to occur "I think I might dress like you. Does your visage inspire fear?" She doesn't mean this unkindly, though, and in fact you feel a bit seen. People do judge you at times or claim you could instill fear, but you always hold your head high and state that smart people judge others on their beliefs and merits. "Incredible," Nightmare murmurs, "I admire you, my dear." Rebel feels comfortable with you right away, not that they tell you how safe they feel. Instead, they use your accessories as an excuse to touch you, grabbing your hand to play with and admire your rings or bracelets, running their wing over any studs on your skirt or pants, playing footsie with you to compliment your shoes. They flirt with you by saying there's a few other things in black they'd like to see you in and even are open to playing a bit of dress-up with you, trying things on or shopping together. Once again, they feel safe with you to express themselves and are proud to share your values and open-mindedness.

Vaugh is always making grabby hands at you and calling you over, pulling you into his chest or twirling you around so he can admire you. "You wear all that for lil ol' me?" "This is how I dress all the time, Vaughn!" You giggle beneath all his kisses to your cheeks, the tickle of his stubble against your skin. "Well, baby, I love it. What can I say?" He replies, nuzzling into your neck. Sophia uses your rebellious, unconventional style in her fantasies if you let her, seeing your defiance of society as a chance to tame you. Just for a moment. If you don't feel like being her brat she'll tease you for your looks not matching your personality, but affectionately, pulling you in and cooing after your role plays or even just making out. "You're so cute," she muses, voice low and fingers tugging your face closer to her, "I just can't resist you." Amir takes your style as a sign of confidence even if you don't feel it, telling you how beautiful it is to see you blossom. When he holds you in front of the mirror, grip on your shoulders gentle and warm, he often recommends things you can try, like dresses or tops that would complement your amazing body type or jewelry that Mac caught sight of in your shared browsing. "You are so right to accessorize," he whispers, breath tickling the shell of your ear, "A body this gorgeous deserves to be crowned." Ben-Hwa starts by saying how sexy you look, but moves surprisingly quickly into deeper conversations about your values to make sure they align with your appearance and it's not just an aesthetic for you. Learning you're sex positive and an ally/LGBTQ yourself is a perk to them even if they make jokes about "bare minimum partners" before initiating anything romantic or physical with you. Once things turn that direction for you guys, they're quick to quip about how fun it is to strip you down when you wear so many accessories or layers and say they love seeing someone who looks tough or dark on the outside be so soft. You contain multitudes just like they do. Kristof immediately assumes you're a warrior, especially if you wear any kind of heavy belt, leather, or thick bracelets which he asks if they're your armor. He showers you with gifts of jewelry and ornamental weapons, teasing you if you don't know how to use practical ones but always offering to show you! If you listen to metal he loves that too, especially songs about history, wars, or mythology. Just like Ben-Hwa, he loves the contrast of tough, dark, macabre, and soft he gets from every side of you. No part of you will have to hide from him!

Johnny will probably take one look at you and go “Hoo-wee! Flashy! You got a show goin’ on?”, assuming you’re a performer. When you explain that this is how you dress performing or not, he is curious why you’re not on stage with your obvious star power. If your answer is stage fright, he’ll insist on coaching you to get your attitude match your look. If you say it’s lack of talent, Johnny will insist everyone has the makings and try and find something for you or coach your singing. Finally, if you are in fact a performer, Johnny will beam and offer a duet or to combine your visual performance with his music. “Whattaya say, honey?” Similar to Kristof, Tydus wonders aloud at your many accessories or any presence of leather, assuming that you're a warrior and even questioning if you're enemies. When you explain that you're the homeowner who chose her for this fight, she sees you as an ally and begins offering you more armor. She loves to show you off and is proud to have a partner who's always battle ready just like her! When it comes to Timothy, he's a bit hesitant when he first sees you, crossing his arms and making the pointed assumption that you're a rebel with no respect for time. You, however, reassure him that it's very punk to consider others' needs and respect people's time and boundaries alike, in fact to do otherwise would be downright rude! That brightens him right up and soon he's smiling again and searching for custom gothic pocket watches or other timepiece accessories that align with your style. Sinclaire looks you over and wonders at your intentions, especially if you happen to have a flowy, whimsigoth style that reminds him of the fortune teller of his nightmares. He may accuse you of having some sort of magic, but once you explain it's just your style and ask Sinclair how he dresses when he's not at work, your living sink accepts that you're just a free spirit like he is. He admits how attractive he thinks you are and that that was why he thought you might have been trying to bewitch him! You reward him with a hug and a kiss to his cool porcelain cheek. Maggie tries to find the why of anything and that will include your style; she may attempt to psychoanalyze you, but she isn't the type to claim you have daddy issues or something. Instead she surmises things like your values, the music you listen to, and maybe some media you enjoy. She uses this information to come up with date ideas tailor-made for you, like picking out some punk hits for Rainey to play, choosing classic gothic horror for your movie nights, or getting supplies to make steampunk accessories or cosplays together! She thinks you seem so brave and fearless and even jokes that you could intimidate witnesses for her as she rests her head on her beloved scary dog's shoulder.

🔬 The most reassuring boyfriend in the world. Curls his hand gently around yours and with the most sincere eyes tells you, "You got this, babe. And you know you don't have to do it alone." Whatever it is, Ryland is by your side.

🔬 Floating zero g kisses! Grace says he wants to have a "Spider-Man moment" with you as he pulls you closer ❤️

🔬 Literally tries to learn to knit solely to make you a miniature rendition of your favorite animal when you admire his knitwear, little earth, and soft fiber student gifts. If you ask him about it before your surprise is complete, he just jokes, "I've got the time."

🔬 He is obsessed with doing your hair. Something about the simple intimacy of it, the feeling of taking care of you, Ryland just loves it. Whether you have a crazy teased and sprayed style a la the 80s, an easy comb-and-gel, an elaborate array of micro braids, liberty spikes, or a simple soft buzz cut he just shampoos and dries for you with no styling necessary (or none of the above 😉), your beloved science teacher will have you sitting in front of him, his hands so gentle as they work through cleaning your hair and making it look just the way you like it.

🔬Ganging up on you with Rocky. Suddenly they turn their bickering from each other to teasing you, but they love you so much they just can’t bear to be mean. Teasing you about the one entire thing you left out like Grace isn’t the messy roomie or just that you’re too nice before Rocky gives up entirely and joins you, making your boyfriend put on a silly mock betrayal act with a soft smile.

🔬 Tries to do the sexy lean against the wall thing to you and miscalculates, falling over spectacularly in a way Rocky never lets him forget even though you reassured him it was cute.

🔬 It’s his favorite when either of you lays on the other’s chest; something about listening to each other’s heartbeats is really romantic to him.

🔬Once you’re on the Mary, he absolutely uses the “You’re out of this world” pickup line. Yes you both crack up and can’t stop laughing for a solid minute or two before you finally kiss.

🔬 Feeds you little bites of noodles while you eat together and even tries recreating the Lady and the Tramp moment. Rocky thinks he’s a freak for this and you have to hastily explain otherwise.

🔬When you were on earth, Mr. Grace’s students absolutely freaked out the one time you stopped by to bring him his lunch. You became a celebrity, practically a schoolwide cryptid and he had to field questions for the entire day. He tells you all the time how much his students love you despite the fact that you said so little to them.

🔬Also on earth, but you know those posts about boyfriends that have big long notes of every restaurant and cafe order of their partner? Yeah, that is one hundred percent Ryland Grace. All your orders, your favorite flowers, gifts you’ve mentioned wanting, are all in one place for him to scroll through.

🔬If work in the lab has been stressing you out or he can tell you feel ignored, he’ll grab his stuffed fox and make it “talk to you” to cheer you up and warm the mood before he pulls you back into his attention and conversation. That little guy on your shoulder with his little voice does ease the tension every time.

🔬 Even if you and Ryland fight, he never raises his voice at you or shows you the side of him that was calling people wastes of carbon; instead he’ll bite his tongue and just give you the silent treatment for a bit until he cools off and apologizes, calling himself an ass before you even can.

🔬 Lets you win games a lot. Denies it when Rocky points it out.

🔬Run your hands over his chest and he’ll be weak. Points it out when you’re trying to persuade him, but still gives in.

🔬Get ready to build lego sets together! …A LOT of lego sets 😌 If you guys have seen the recent-ish Evolution of Stem set you’ll know what I’m talking about, but you buy Ryland that and he ADORES IT. He also really loves the video game sets that actually move, especially the Super Mario one.

🔬You teased him once that when he gets older he’ll be a ‘silver fox’, tugging on his cardigan slightly, but you caught him a while later smiling to himself and muttering the phrase with a hint of pride. Oh, boy!

🔬When he gets needy he tends to just sort of put his hands on your hips and rest his head against your chest or shoulder, silently getting extra affectionate and hoping you notice.

🔬 Sometimes accidentally uses his classroom habit and calls you 'Missy/Mister/Mixter' when he's trying to stop you from messing with shit before blanking out and realizing. Just like with the wall, he makes to apologize but you're just laughing.

🔬 If you're cool with it, Ryland would love to marry you, even if it is outside the Earth legal system, actually moreso in that case. To him it's a pure celebration of your love and dedication that carries no weight or binding, only a deep meaning to you two and of course the Eridians hosting the beautiful beach ceremony.