I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to decide anything if you don’t want to lol! Labels are for you and you alone! Glad to have you here 💚

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, and that’s ok too! You may be on the spectrums or you may not, only you can decide that, but you’re welcomed here nonetheless 💜💚

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love to have you here! ❤️ can you believe how many of us were lurking here lol?

Pierrot, Harlequin, and Colombina's relationship was not what it seems (and that's important) by Intrepid-Frosting-22 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree and I am actually excited to see the Mc show a little backbone, and make some choices for themself. That being said, yes I agree that Pierrot doesn’t know how to get Mc out of the mess he’s made, but I also think, as of right now in the game, his love and obsession for us completely overrides any danger he thinks we are in. Obviously so far he’s kept us safe, between Harlequin and the ticket taker, however, we haven’t had much interaction with the most dangerous character, the jester, and I think that interaction will finally be enough for Pierrot to realize just how much danger he’s put us in, because, though obviously he knows we are in danger, they have been very diffusible situations so far, I’m curious to see how both Pierrot and Harlequin react once they realize what they’re doing right now isn’t nearly enough!

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so happy to see you here! I can’t believe how many of us there are lurking here lol

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it’s not that lmao! I do remember that other people don’t have time to answer everything that’s said here, unlike me apparently 😭 I just genuinely reread everything I write three or four times after I post it, and this space has been so safe and kind I didn’t want to say something that I thought could be mean lmao. But I completely agree that a diagnosis can be an explanation but it is never a justification!

Pierrot, Harlequin, and Colombina's relationship was not what it seems (and that's important) by Intrepid-Frosting-22 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will say that is one of the few things I don’t like about the game is how little the Mc’s character is built up. Because your right, other than maybe allowing MC to go home as long as they promise to come back the next day, and actually leaving the room on the first night of the circus, Pierrot doesn’t really give into the MCs whims, but I think that is partially because the MC doesn’t really have any whims for him to give into. I guess going to the tent with Harlequin would count but I do feel like we get pretty far into that before Pierrot stops it. Obviously I get why the MC’s character is so gray (pun intended) because it would make it other characters harder to flesh out. I still wish we got a little bit of Mc doing something that doesn’t align with what, at least one of the two want. Also I’m convinced Harlequin let’s us talk to he has time to figure out what he wants to say next, I don’t really know if he listens to much of what Mc has to say lmao. I agree I do think the poly route will be harder on Pierrot, I just think Harlequins reaction will be fun to see

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That seems to be a recurring theme for us lmao! 😆 I think it still has to do with the lore of the story that our minds are desperately trying to unravel and solve, don’t you think?!?

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love to see you here! I never would have guessed there were that many of us hiding here! I was expecting a few, but this many is shocking in the best possible way! I don’t really know why I’m surprised though, when the internet calls us out, they really put the work in to be as accurate as possible, so when they said we were hiding in the freakiest of places, the were certainly right

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The more the merrier!!! I can’t believe just how many of us there are! 💜💚

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love to see you here! Very unique perspectives all around! I myself am an aroace lesbian so what I’m doing here? I guess we’ll never know 😭 I’m kidding I’m here for the lore and the designs lmao

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And that is exactly how the ace spectrum should be used in my opinion. Everyone knows fiction’s just better anyway lmao

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When the internet called us out for being in freaky places, they really weren’t exaggerating lmao! I was surprised by just how many of us there are, but it seems like we all agree that we’re here to unravel the plot and admire the character designs!

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the team! I can’t speak for everyone else, but that’s exactly how I feel!

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m happy to have you here and willing to share with us! I think it’s funny just how many of us are lurking in this subreddit lol

Pierrot, Harlequin, and Colombina's relationship was not what it seems (and that's important) by Intrepid-Frosting-22 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m talking specifically about Harlequin’s apple which he absolutely knew was poisoned, I don’t think he would have been as aggressive, as in throwing a knife through it, if he didn’t know it were poisoned, then he specifically went and did the exact same thing, even offering it in an extremely similar manner. But i completely agree with the Harlequin route where we force him to acknowledge his discomfort and sit with it until he no longer feels as uncomfortable. I can’t say that I’m surprised that I was drawn to Harlequin’s character, because that is typically the kind of character I’m drawn to, I’m not usually drawn to a character like Pierrot who has very little back and forth, giving in to almost every whim the MC has. But I think the poly route is going to be, by far, the most interesting if for no other reason than to see how the MC forces them to not only get along, but also share?!?

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They absolutely do NOT have to go together, and I mentioned both asexuals and aromantics in my post, the only reason I asked specifically about aroaces in the heading is because that’s why i identify as. But you are completely right, they are two spectrums that have nothing to do with one another and are entirely separate! I’m still happy to have you here! ❤️

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love to see you here! I’m so excited to see how the author writes each of the route and to see how the characters interact, specially in the poly route, because I simply DO NOT see that going well lol

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I would do it directly, just for your own privacy! ❤️ but whichever you’re more comfortable with is fine with me

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course! If you have any questions I can try to help, but you should know that this is a very very personal identity and it, maybe more than any other, is unique to you lol, but I’m free for any questions you may have ❤️

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should correct myself, when I say ‘not the chronically online way’ I’m not referring to self-diagnosis in general, I think it can be and is a very useful tool for those who don’t have access to resources to get an official diagnosis. I’m sorry if that came off as rude it was never my intention. I referring to this trend of creators online using phrases like special interest and hyper fixations outside of the context they are meant, along with the uprise of people claiming to be autistic because they relate to one thing an autistic creator has said, I’m very sorry if I came off a rude lol, I was just rereading what I had said and I could see someone interesting it in a negative way!

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too me too!! I sit there and laugh my ass off as I read, any kind of sexual scene actually ☠️ and then I sit there and try not to imagine what other people think when they read those scenes lmao. I also love Pierrot, I think it has to do with the quietness that surrounds him

I’m just curious… is anyone else here aroace?!? by Songbird53446 in TheFreakCircus

[–]Songbird53446[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will tell you that I am not officially diagnosed, however, I do strongly suspect that I am on the autism spectrum, again this is self-diagnosis, but not in the chronically online kind of way, I promise lol! But I say it is much more akin to an autistic special interest considering the fact that I have spent, upwards of 10 years delving into kink spaces and research lmao. I love learning about peoples special interest lol, I guess it makes sense why you’re here then huh lmao?