#theamorphousadventurer

The human body is not built for combat. Humans have no naturally occurring armor or weapons and are easily injured. Despite this, humans have found a way to weaponize their squishy little bodies so that they may fight without being weighed down by heavy weaponry. They utilize a form of fighting known as martial arts. There are a variety of different fighting styles categorized under martial arts including karate, taekwondo, judo, and capoeira. These types of fighting are correctly named as an art as they are very aesthetically pleasing. Humans, despite having a very rigid internal skeleton, are able to flex and manipulate their bodies in impressive ways. Their movements are fluid, smooth, and strike with deadly accuracy. Another way in which these combat styles can be viewed as an art form is that they are not just displays of brute force as is seen with many bigger, more violent species, but rather they are a perfect combination speed, strength, and strategy. It is enrapturing to observe humans fighting in this manner. As always, you are advised to do no more than observe a human well versed in any form of martial arts. Once a human has engaged in combat, they will not stop until they are victorious.

Humans are like vocal shapeshifters. They are able to imitate almost any sound that they hear with incredible accuracy. Despite the fact that humans often do not have the same vocal structures as most species not from earth, they are still able to mimic the foreign languages that they should not have the physical ability to replicate. On the surface, this seems quite amazing. It allows for easier communication between species and gives humans the ability to act as universal translators. It can also be quite entertaining watching humans try to alter the pitch and intonation of their natural speaking voice to better imitate someone else (sometimes they will scrunch up their faces and pull their heads closer to their chest so their neck gets all squished down to try to achieve a deeper pitch and they just look very silly). But, because humans are the way that they are, they have managed to find a way to weaponize their heightened mimicry skills. One hunting method that humans will use to draw animals out of hiding is to learn different calls of those animals and use these calls to convince the animals that they are a potential mate or an offspring in distress. Then, once the humans have successfully drawn the animal out, they will strike in a surprise attack and take the animal down. It is a very manipulative and deceiving hunting method and the humans have perfected it. Only humans would be able to take a part of a mating ritual (which, mind you, is normally used to create new life) and find a way to utilize it as a component in a death trap.

Earth is a landscape of unpredictability; one would never expect to be able to be prepared for the constant instability of its environment. But, humans have managed to adapt so that they are almost always prepared for anything that their home throws at them. They do this by carrying a small arsenal of survival-type equipment on them at all times. To humans, it isn’t strange to have a cell phone, lighter, lockpicks, pepper spray, first-aid items, small snacks, painkillers, emergency currency, and more in their pockets or a handbag while they’re doing no more than going for a walk in their local park. I have even encountered humans who carry small bottles of hot sauce or other food seasonings with them everywhere. None of these things are actually necessary for a walk outside (last time I checked, parks did not have doors with locks that you could somehow get trapped behind), but humans insist on keeping these various items on their person at all times. They say they carry them “just in case” and that keeping these things with them makes them feel safer. Some even claim that the one time they don’t bring any one of these things, that some karmic force will catch wind of it and will put them in a situation where that extra money or cigarette lighter they decided to leave at home would have come in handy. Humans’ survival methods more or less consist of them having the tools to escape any given situation, even if the chances of them happening are infinitesimal, and even if that situation is simply bland food in need of an extra kick.

If you ever get the chance to visit earth during the month of June, I would highly recommend it. You will experience celebrations unlike any you have ever seen. The streets are washed in an array of colors and parades of people who exude nothing but joy and excitement. Now, while it is not unheard of for humans to have celebrations for no reason other than they wanted to have a party, this month is dedicated to what humans call “Pride”. It is a month-long celebration and recognition of the impact that humans of the LGBTQ+ community have made on society. It is a representation of the humans of varying sexualities and gender identities and the pride they have in who they are. Pride Month also serves to teach about the history of the LGBTQ+ community and the hardships they have faced and overcome. It is a positive stand against the discrimination and violence that members of the LGBTQ+ community often face. Humans are currently leaps and bounds ahead of where they used to be in terms of acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, but that does not mean that there is not more progress to be made. There are many places on earth where humans are still criminalized for loving certain humans or presenting themselves in a way that others may not approve of for one reason or another. It is truly depressing that humans are restricting the ways in which others are allowed to express themselves and how they love and care for others. But for many this is a simple reality that they must live with. So, if you find yourself on earth during this Pride Month, be sure to join in on the celebrations, give voice to your support of those in the LGBTQ+ community, and help make differences and learn where you can.