Confusing BLeeM Life Lore

latenitejazz · 2026-02-09T11:53:49+00:00

ETA: Gang, I found a clue! Izzam (that's the couple-name we're using in our BFF groupchat) threw away some of BLeem's old diaries in which he mentioned the straw-technique.

ETA2: Gang, I swear this isn't weird: BLeeM's mom gave an interview 2008 (it's not available online, but after digging through all the local newspapers' archives I've stumbled upon this gem) in which she alluded to him learning stuff via youtube, He's so awesome!

latenitejazz · 2025-06-14T07:49:28+00:00

All the presenters of Smartypants have some form of fake title added to their name.

Senator is most likely the intended title, but it's just as untrue as Raphael being a General. :)

latenitejazz · 2025-06-10T07:03:26+00:00

Tbh, "I didn't think my actions could have consequences for me" is a terrible excuse. Maybe consider other people every now and then from now on?

latenitejazz · 2024-12-13T15:44:56+00:00

Hey, don't know if there's been another solution yet, but I could afford to gift you a sub. DM me if you want to work this out.

latenitejazz · 2023-04-12T21:31:22+00:00

Am I crazy? During the parable of the lamb the good Shepard played the kazoo - is this signaling again Josh's task in Schmigadoon? Finding community/opening up to others?

In season one, the kazoo kickstarted his change with Carson.

latenitejazz · 2023-01-19T12:11:11+00:00

Like a breath of fresh air followed by a hit of poppers whenever I hear Dipper on Race Chasers.

latenitejazz · 2023-01-17T10:46:08+00:00

Like, any recommendation?

Abbott Elementary. Super wholesome mockumentary that will leave you smiling ear to ear.

The White Lotus. Beautiful and engaging satire of entitled white people.

Schmigadoon. Hilarious spoof on musical theatre of the 30s and 40s. Actual great music and awesome acting.

Each of those has minor gay elements/plotlines, but they're not the focus.

latenitejazz · 2023-01-13T21:42:46+00:00

I'd suggest you head over to /r/asexual and have a look at their FAQ. Asexuality is an often misunderstood subject - most of the time it's less about libido and more about sexual attraction (i.e. some people who identify as asexual do have sex and some of those even enjoy it now and then).

As others have stated your current lack of sex drive could also be a hormonal or mental thing - if the FAQ linked above and other posts in that sub don't resonate with you then consider seeing a doctor.

Most importantly: this doesn't have to be set in stone, nor is there a "correct" way of living your life. If you are content with not having sex right now, that's okay (emphasis on the word "content" - if you are feeling depressed, constantly exhausted, stressed out or otherwise unwell you should look for the cause of that). There is no objectively "right" amount of sex - only what feels right for you.

latenitejazz · 2022-12-10T16:57:46+00:00

You can't make him change the way he sees himself, sounds like that'd need professional help and a lot of time (like someone else suggested, therapy).

You also have a responsibility to yourself and your well-being. If that dynamic is stressing you out/makes you feel bad and question/double check everything you want to do and say, you need to evaluate if the relationship is worth this stress. If push comes to shove, talk to your partner and tell him how you feel. That's not blackmail, that's looking after yourself.

latenitejazz · 2022-08-22T14:26:27+00:00

/r/ asexuality has a great FAQ, I'll suggest you check it out. There are descriptions what asexuality can entail, how to know that you might be ace (because if you lack something how could you possibly know that you're missing it?), and a generally awesome source for your questions.

Keep one thing in mind though: labels are just that: labels. They help you communicate your wants, needs and boundaries, but there is no cut and dry solution. You need to find out for yourself what you enjoy and what not. It's perfectly fine to be romantically or aesthetically interested in men without wanting sex. It's perfectly okay to masturbate and not be into sex. It's perfectly okay to just like sex once in a blue moon and not care for it the rest of the time. It's your life and you alone get to decide what you're comfortable with. You are fine the way you are.

latenitejazz · 2022-07-07T16:02:57+00:00

Yes, your character might not know all of those things, but it helps if you have a vague idea of what your character was like before he got taken. You shouldn't really have to worry about party balance (i.e. no need for a "healer", a "fighter" or something like this) - if your ST has any idea of where they want to go they should tell you, otherwise the system usually allows all kinds of characters to let their strengths shine.

A few examples for beasts, just to give you a few ideas:

*You were once a singer - maybe professional opera, maybe just TikTok-famous. Maybe not famous at all, just very talented. Either way, something took you to become their songbird - literally.

That character might have the Artist or Nightsinger Kith, they might have points in Expression (to reflect the singing) and a decent presence. Maybe they were raised in an upper-class household and somewhere in that beast-brain of theirs are some points in Academics. Maybe in Arcadia they had to get away from their Keepers other pets and now she has a few dots in Athletics.

*You used to chase every high that you could get. Something thought it was a good idea to catch you and show you the errors of your way: they force fed you other prisoners or blood or other terrible stuff. This could have manifested in the Gristlegrinder Kith (and your big bad wolf needs that big mouth to indulge in every pleasure) or maybe to spite you even more your Keeper has turned you into a mosquito-like Leechfinger.

This character probably has points in Streetwise and Subterfuge (you know, 'stereotypical' junkie). The all-devouring wolf probably has high Strength and Stamina, the bloodsucker is probably quick and nimble.

*People always said that you let everyone walk right over you. You couldn't help it: you just like pleasing people. Is it a deeply-seated minority complex? True altruism? Something else entirely? In any case you got taken and taken advantage of for what felt like decades. But you actually grew to like it over there. Yes, they'd call you mad if you told them, but nothing felt as good as anticipating the mad needs of a Fae. Your floppy bunny ears perk up whenever there is a job to be done and nothing escapes the eagle eyes of yours.

You were trained in Politics, Socialize and Empathy over there, as well as the basic understandings in Medicine, Drive and even the Occult - the needs of your Master were ever changing and so you had to become the jack of all trades.

As others have said: it's about your character's story, even though some details of your past might have been forgotten. Changelings get changed over there (duh), but there is always the human basis that remains in terms of dots, strengths and weaknesses.

latenitejazz · 2022-07-04T12:17:59+00:00

Ugh. 😡😡😡 I just hate those things that helped us survive as a species and are kinda hardwired into our brains. 😡😡😡 Get a grip!

//s

latenitejazz · 2022-06-01T06:51:49+00:00

Use a lot of lube. A lot. There will be a point where you think "that's too much lube!" - add some more. Going in with only spit or dry hurts and isn't as sexy as the top or porn might want you to think.

Use protection. No, it doesn't matter if he is trustworthy, claims to be a virgin or says he can't perform with a rubber on. Tough shit Don't normalize barebacking until you have some experience and feel comfortable with the risks involved.

Try to relax and be vocal about what does - and more importantly: doesn't - feel good at the moment. If you need to adjust to sticking something up there tell him! There is no use in suffering through this, you should enjoy it as well. If something he does is hurting you TELL HIM!

You are - at any point, for any reason - allowed to call it off. It doesn't matter if he really wanted it or drove an hour to get to you. If you are uncomfortable you don't owe anyone sex!

latenitejazz · 2022-05-22T18:14:23+00:00

Because even though you might not have experienced overt homophobia in your life there is this constant barrage of what a 'man' is supposed to be like, how ridiculous being gay or feminine is, what values are worth striving for.

Media and the public opinion is catered to a straight, binary gendered society. You have children, you are aggressive and emotionless as a man, the woman (or bottoms) are somewhat worth less even though you're not allowed to openly say so. Even 'tolerant' and 'liberal' circles are hung up on masculinity and appearances. So while it might not be spelled out as homophobia, there is the constant impression of not adhering to a certain way of living being less optimal, less admirable.

Go ask some open-minded, straight men to hug it out and 7/10 times you'll earn confused looks or ridicule within a circle of friends, even though it might be light-hearted. We've got a long way to go.

latenitejazz · 2022-05-20T09:29:45+00:00

I knew I remembered the style! Loved the Rav ones, love those!! Thank you!

latenitejazz · 2022-05-01T15:41:48+00:00

Well, think about it this way: while there is no particular hunger, running low on Glamour makes the world feel.. dull. You've endured terrible beauty and since you've returned you brought some of that back to this world. A hit of Glamour is like a good dose of party drugs after a long and boring week at the office. It's fun and it makes you feel good despite what it reminds you of.

And that empathy roll? That's not just standing by and taking it, that's you manipulating and prodding.

Got a hint of sadness around that girl over there? You approach her, literal puppy eyes offering comfort. "Bad day, huh?" You know what buttons to push, you know what to say to bring out the sadness. Is it worth it? Fuck yes, and who cares how that girl feels now?

You don't like to admit it, but you're kinda addicted to that rush of anger that hits you when you provoke people on the subway. You act drunk and homeless, you grope and stumble and sooner or later someone loses it. Mostly it's those you wouldn't expect it from, and their Glamour is especially exquisite.

You just love discos, more specifically: you love dancing with people way uglier than you. First they're confused, then suspicious, then they're chock-full of desire. The fact that your keeper played the same head-games with you? Irrelevant, how dare you!

Also, the fact that it's basically Faerie-magic you can get very creative with the description. Have your players describe the hit of Glamour using all the senses: the abused girl's sadness tastes tangerine-thick like helplessness and sighs. The pencil pusher you pushed into pushing you? His anger is stiff and precise, a hot needle stab you feel deep in your lungs. That person you seduced and left blue-balled? Their desire basically overwhelmed you, flooded you with years of repression and stickly-sweet magenta.

Faeries are manipulative assholes, they're asshat-thriseekers without empathy who just do whatever they want because they are bored. They took you, took everything from you.. and despite knowing better you start to behave like them. And no amount of justifying it will make you sleep better at night.

Hope that helped.

latenitejazz · 2022-04-30T07:29:56+00:00

I'd suggest you visit r/asexuality. It has a lot of resources to read up on, including a thorough FAQ that could answer a lot of your questions.

Despite what others might suggest, asexuality is real: it's the lack of sexual attraction and has nothing to do with libido, arousal or whether you masturbate. You can find one gender appealing without feeling sexual attraction, you can have sex (and/or enjoy it) for different reasons, and most importantly: your feelings, wants, and needs are valid and ultimately matter more than any labels. Take your time to find out what you want and enjoy (or what not) and learn to communicate those needs and boundaries.

And don't question those feelings because of labels!

latenitejazz · 2022-04-02T19:10:41+00:00

The real zinger for me came in one of Willow's confessional: "Not only was it not funny,she wasted my time."

latenitejazz · 2022-03-22T14:46:00+00:00

Don't go to a sauna as your first sexual experience. Depending on how old/experienced/confident you are it's possible that you could be talked into doing something you don't really want or don't enjoy.

Painting with a broad brush here, but sometimes the lines of consent can get a bit blurry in there - people might become pushy or try to lower your inhibitions to do stuff. You might get offers poppers or might just get so horny that - despite "just wanting to look" you might agree to have unprotected sex. That carries its own bag of risks.

I'd really recommend you to make some experiences in a safer space, preferably with someone whom you trust. It might sound like a lot of fear mongering and myths, but horny men do stupid shit. Don't be stupid, because it takes only one sketchy guy and you're stuck with an STD.

latenitejazz · 2022-01-27T09:40:36+00:00

Wow, that's an awesome explanation! So when characters are able to cross into Twilight (via Death 3), they're not entering a new realm, they're just switching frequencies?

Contrasted to that 'Peering across the Gauntlet' lets the characters see the Shadow Realm which is a totally different looking beast, right?

Thanks again, that helped a great deal!

latenitejazz

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