#misophonia

Xavier notices before anyone else. He picks up on the tightness in your shoulders, the change in your breathing, how you can't seem to focus. When you get snippy he doesn't get mad. He knows you're trying so hard to keep calm. Without drawing attention, he'd get you away from the noise and help you calm down. Even if that means simply waiting and being quiet.

Xavier would never tell you to "just cope" or "to deal with it". He'd start bringing an extra of everything you use to help; noise-cancelling headphones/earbuds, earplugs, ear defenders, stimming tools. His calm presence and attitude would help your nervous system settle.

As a doctor, Zayne is initially intrigued by the term misophonia. He researches it, learning how it's not a current medical term, but a helpful one for sharing people's experience. He'd look into any and all ways to be helpful. He learns how for some, a lot of sounds that are a struggle are actually "silent" to most- like the buzz of lights, the hum of the appliances.

Zayne would replace anything that made a low hum in his office and home. He'd make sure cabinets and doors didn't slam shut on their own. If there was ever a triggering noise he couldn't prevent he would kindly ask, "Would you care to leave for a few minutes?" His care is practical, patient and consistent.

Rafayel would complain dramatically about "horrible noises assaulting your delicate ears" while immediately doing something about them. If someone nearby was chewing loudly, he'd distract you with dramatic conversation or whisk you away under the excuse that he suddenly had a "far better idea."

Rafayel would fill his studio with music you enjoy, fountains, or ocean sounds that mask unpleasant noises. He'd also become surprisingly protective if someone mocked your sensory issues, making it very clear that your comfort mattered more than their opinions.

Sylus would treat your misophonia triggers like important intelligence to remember. He'd remember every single trigger and whenever possible simply make it a non-issue so you could enjoy time without ear protection. He has the money to reserve any private space for you to be comfortable. He did also buy you the most expensive headphones with the best noise-cancellation tech.

Sylus would be gentle and patient. He'd reassure you that it's not a problem or a hassle to accommodate you. He wants to.

When you were younger Caleb at first teased you about it, but as soon as you had a panic attack he realized how serious this was. Over the years he has been your biggest advocate. Telling off bullies, your grandma and friends when they were teasing you. You and Caleb didn't have a name for it until you were older. Having a name was a relief because it made it easier to explain and talk about without it becoming a mouthful.

Anytime you became overstimulated/your misophonia was triggered he'd be there to offer headphones, a shoulder to cry on, someone to help distract you or simply sitting with you until the moment passed.

Valko would understand better than most. No, he doesn't have panic attacks or get affected the way you do, but he is more sensitive. He can hear what others naturally block out. Most times you never have to specify what noise was bothering you because he already knew. He would also already be planning to leave/move or already taking out noise-cancelling protection.