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Oh. Well look at that... I'm somewhat in the real world. Maybe this will keep you all content and at a distance...

(Idk Gamefuna still want to kill you)

Hey sorry for the late reply my life's been a little hectic and had to take a break, to answer this simply ill do a little scenario below please enjoy the little scenario and as per usual if you find my response lacking please respond and ill make the adjustments.

Scenario title: "But i like it~" You: NO

Hao: But whyy?

the long haired shaman asked in a teasing tone as the gentle fwumf of a pillow is head against Haos head as you sat pouting away from him with your arms crossed.

You: Because its embarrassing

You responded a noticeable blush appearing upon your cheeks before you feel a hand under your chin.

Hao: Now, now my little kitten is that any way to be seen in front of your king.

You: O-okay but NOT in public.

Hao: your wish is my command ...My little kitten~

What an interesting question!

Gee, well, citizens of New Game City should always try to avoid real world players. Honestly, its the rule... It's safer for everyone that way. But also, haha, you real people don't belong thhheereee!! This is our world you got yooours.

Seriously though, if a real-world person managed to digitize themselves, I imagine they might not be able to leave, ever! Heck, they might even end up... somewhere no one wants to be...

A long, dramatic sigh was pulled from behind the mask. "Fairfield... the office boy... Can't say he's interesting to me, but lets take a look." A rather thin file was pulled out from a cabinet, the Ghostface looking through some notes and photos of the man in question.

"In one word, boring. A scared guy that tries to lead his fellow survivors but often fails miserably. He has nothing special about him, really, nothing that would get me interested in observing him more." He took a longer look at one of the notes in the file, reading out loud. "Social anxiety and self conscious, most likely a victim of bullying in school and workplace. The only thing that did surprise me was the fact that he had poisoned his boss, didn't think he had that in him."

Wanted to ask how do I explain to other adults why i don't want to people please anymore? Because people think explaining that it's not good for one's own mental health is not logical enough. I have been so deeply conditioned to do it but now am repulsed by it.

Thanks!

This is a very difficult topic to explain and something I'm still trying to figure out. Thus far I have had the most success addressing situations as they come. For example, someone tells me I'm laughing too much in public, and I respond "I'm laughing, I'm not hurting anyone or anything and I don't know those people and likely will never see them again.". Otherwise, I find being honest with people helps to get my point across (Example: "Your aunt will be so disappointed if you don't show up to this event." "I understand this is important to her but I am not comfortable in that situation or around those people and instead have decided to not attend the event. I hope you have a nice time and give my regards") Additionally, you can say things along the lines of "worrying about how people perceive me isn't worth my time or energy because people will decide to judge how they want"

I'm guilty of over-explaining and I've found that it often makes things more confusing and complicated. Often times the best result comes when I say something along the lines of "No thank you. I don't feel the need to be ashamed of who I am/ this action/this trait. Or I haven't found that doing (situation) is beneficial and want to do x instead"

The biggest advice I can give is that you don't owe anyone an explanation for keeping yourself safe, happy, and comfortable. You are not obligated to make them understand or provide a Ted talk on your coping mechanisms or decisions. Though being blunt and keeping your answers simple can feel awkward it saves a lot of headaches in the future.

I hope this helps, you aren't alone and I believe in you

“Do you mind if I sit here?..” The Kitsune tilted their head at him curiously, a champagne flute in one paw and a plate of a few assorted cupcakes in the other.

(@NineTailedVulpecula)

Frank sat with a drink in hand, observing the crowd of people chatting away and dancing. He was using this moment to recharge his battery a bit and get some food, or in this particular case, some booze into his system. After all, what was a party without some drinks? A voice next to him tore him out of his thoughts, looking up at the... person? Animal? No idea what it was, but Frank had seen weirder things in this realm, so he didn't give it much thought.

He eyed the plate of cupcakes the other was holding, smiling to himself. "Only if you share~" If a stranger was going to sit next to him, he might as well get something out of it.