#about eight

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Eight is genderfluid.  They will typically use they/them pronouns, but don’t often correct people using he/him pronouns.  On very rare occasions they will use she/her.  They may also dress differently depending upon how they feel that day.

They suffer from depression.  While they do have a bouncy, excitable personality, they often get stuck in their own head, over analyzing their own actions and the reactions of those around them.  This can be a problem day to day, but it’s especially notable in the wake of any sort of major problem and can drive them to suicidal thoughts and actions.

They don’t do well when left alone.  Unlike Ten, who became a bit of a megalomaniac when left to his own devices, Eight tends to go the opposite direction.  Loneliness will drive them to self-isolation and it gets to be a bit of a downhill spiral.

Physical contact is very important for them.  Contrary to the norm for most Time Lords, Eight is very cuddly.  They thrive on contact and will tend to seek that out if they feel whoever they are with may be receptive to it.  Anything from quick hugs to curling up together somewhere and just staying there for hours.

Along the same lines, they do have abandonment issues.  Probably this stems from the loss of all of their companions over their lives.  They fear being left alone.  Their companions tend to either leave them, or they get them killed somehow.  (And they do always blame themself when a companion dies.)  This can make them reluctant to form close bonds with people, which is something they need in order to be happy.

Their favorite room in the TARDIS is the butterfly garden.  They love seeing all the colors and all the delicate little creatures.  It’s a good reminder of how vibrant and beautiful life can be.

They’re practically allergic to cleaning and they almost never get rid of anything.  Charley has called them a hoarder on more than one occasion and she isn’t really wrong.  They also have a tendency to leave books and half finished projects everywhere. The clutter doesn’t really bother them.

Yes, they really are that oblivious.  Eight is ace as can be and does not tend to notice their effect on other people.  Even when it’s pointed out, they have a hard time understanding it.  They are, however, sex-neutral. It’s a little different to them than other forms of physical contact, largely in that as a Time Lord they’ve been conditioned against it. Additionally, they don’t tend to experience arousal, so that’s a bit strange to them. If they don’t fight it, they will react physically to being touched, but because of the unfamiliarity and the conditioning, it can be an unnerving and uncomfortable experience. It’s mostly down to how their partner mitigates that.

Despite being ace, they are panromantic, although they are also demiromantic. But it’s kind of funny, just how terrible they are at picking up on flirting. As mentioned in the previous point, yes, they really are that oblivious.

They are altruistic unto the point of being self-destructive. They tend to out everyone else’s needs ahead of their own. If something is bothering one of their companions, they’ll do everything in their power to fix it. But if they’re having an issue - like if they’re having trouble managing their depression symptoms - they’ll keep quiet about it and not ask for help because they don’t want to be a burden to those around them. This can be problematic, especially when they reach a point where things are driving them to intentionally put themself in danger.

On that note, though, they have the worst poker face. They are the worst liar ever. The worst. They are terrible at it.

They love animals. In fact, they have pets. Sort of. It would be more accurate to say they keep a menagerie.  The butterfly room could be considered a part of this.  Since the TARDIS is infinite, it allows space to house each animal or group of animals with plenty of room and can simulate their natural environments.

They can knit.  They actually find that to be fun and relaxing.  Most of their hobbies include making things with their hands.  This one, though, is the source of a certain past regeneration’s frankly ridiculous scarf.

They adore music.  In fact, they play a frankly ridiculous number of instruments, including violin.  Hitchimus has been one of their favorite planets to visit thus far because of their love of music and musicians.

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