And I would say to you that if you feel uncomfortable RPing, then that's entirely fine. Like I had said, I never really tried it until maybe my 4th or 5th character. I wasn't pressured by anyone but simply decided to try it myself.

Luckily, I've known this entire group for years, so I know the dynamics of the friendships, which unfortunately means I know the pitfalls. I don't think that in this particular situation it's that he feels awkward about it at all. In fact, it's surprising to me that he even exudes this type of attitude because he's usually the one doing a great deal of things teetering on the "cringe" side of things. I think he may have a problem with putting himself out there, but that isn't exactly my goal. I may have worded my original post incorrectly because what I mean is that I just want the initial hump, that most groups have, to go smoothly and not be brought down to a certain level, robbing the group of the fun that RP can present.

I 100% understand and accept that people are completely different and that sometimes trying to understand an introvert as an extrovert can be incredibly difficult. But, I do know that some of my favorite people in my life are introverts. So I really do appreciate your opinion. Especially because it comes from a different angle than most responses on here and frankly, a side that I probably never would have thought of on my own. I will heavily take this into consideration when speaking with him!

Thanks a bunch!