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Hyde without a Jekyll
Hyde without a Jekyll 
@kcolled 2 years ago
Seeing how RB made an awesome poll for the characters' gender orientation, sexuality, romantic attraction, and gender expression (which I highly recommend checking out! https://disqus.com/home/dis... ), I figured I would make a small discussion for the topic to help keep the RB's results organized.
Feel free to discuss characters' or even your own sexuality, feelings, relationships, etc. below. Basically anything in the topic is fair game to respectfully discuss and/or share! 
Have fun!
A Poll For All (LGBTQI+ Edition) · The Role-playing Scientists · Disqus
Hello everybody, RB here, and have I got a poll for you! Recently i've seen a lot of awesome LGBTQI+ representation within The Society, both on here and within the pages of the comic as well, so I thought, why not see what our characters have to offer to the community! So both myself, and HJ, are going to do a poll to see what everyones sexual orientation and gender are within The Society, and if you want, you can even mention anything related to your character(s) relationships with fellow characters. Let the discovery begin!! X3 (Note: If I missed any that your character(s) is connected to, then just let me know down below, and I will fix it for you. Also you can like as many of them as possible...no limits, everybody. X3)
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Setae • 2 years ago
I've been thinking about stuff lately. I'm worried that I want to be LGBT because I percieve it as somehow being The Newest Progressive Thing or something. 
But at the same time, I'm not sure how I feel attraction to people. I still don't know if the times I've felt a strong desire to have a relationship with someone was in a platonic or romantic way. But I know it doesn't matter what the persons gender is. I really don't think I'm straight. But I also think I'm probably emotionally stunted.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago • edited
I've been told that figuring these things out takes time. If it's anything like science, then data collection is key. The more you learn about your emotions and feelings for others, the more you'll understand yourself.
I also think the fact that you are aware in the sudden progression and acceptance of the LGBT+ community is good. Means you know where a bias might be. Knowing one might be there will allow you to account for that in your research.
My only suggestion for LGBT+ labels is don't claim anything yet. Take your time. There's no hurry. It's not a footrace. Learn who you are and then find the word for it. Labels are just words used to give name to something not define it.
And don't worry about being or thinking yourself emotionally stunted and/or confused. It happens. And if that's just who you are then that's who you are and it doesn't make you any less of a person.
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Setae  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
I don't really feel comfortable claiming any labels right now either. Just more in the camp of 'don't call me straight or cis just yet'.
Thanks, this kinda felt good to read.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago
Sounds like a good plan to me and I wish you luck on your endeavor. :)
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Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
Me, I've never been attracted to men, or boys. I just never have, I grew up ignorant to most things, I was isolated basically. I didn't have the internet for the longest time, in till a few years ago. The internet we did have, we could do very little with it. So I didn't know about a lot of things, and I didn't know there was other people with my interests.
I've thought about this for a while, and when guys did ask me out I didn't want anything to do with it, and I'd say yes because I would get cuaght in the spur of the moment. But I thoroughly regretted my decision. I then calmly broke up with him and we remained friends.
Then I developed the crush on my best friend who is a girl. I knew we couldn't ever work, she didn't reciprocate my feelings. That's how I figured out I was gay, and it just made sense. It made sense why I wasn't ever interested in guys, I didn't want to date any guy. I felt a stronger connection to girls than I did with guys.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
I'm glad you were finally able to learn this about yourself and I do wish you luck on your romantic endeavors in the future! Thank you for sharing your story it was very relatable!
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it
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RBDECEPTICON17  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
I just had a read the messages above, Dreamer. And i'm happy to hear that things have gone well for you...and your not the only lesbian in the group. X3
-Lots and lots of hugs!- X3
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Miss-Dreamerkat  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago
Thank you! Oh! 
-Hugs!- X3
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
If you wanted to know, I finally told my friend I had a crush on her and how I found out. I'm happy to say that my fears didn't come true and she was pretty okay with it.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
I'm glad to hear that! That sort of thing can always be very worrisome but I'm happy to hear she was okay with it and what you feared didn't occur!
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Yeah I'm glad to!
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MillieGriffin • 2 years ago
. . . I barely know anything about LGBT.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited
That's okay! What would you like to know?
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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
What does LGBT even stand for first off
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Miss-Dreamerkat  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
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MillieGriffin  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
Oh okay... now I kinda feel silly for asking that... thanks.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago
It's fine! No need to feel silly.
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MillieGriffin  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
Still thanks though.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago
You're welcome
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RBDECEPTICON17  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
If anyone wants to know anything about the community, don't be afraid to ask about it. X3
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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited
As Dreamer said, LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender. As you probably know it's one of the names for the community of people who are non-heterosexual (straight) and/or non-cisgender. There's a whole bunch of other acronyms for the community:
LGBTQ = Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning
LGBTQIA= Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, Ally
LGBTQQIP2SAA =Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, pansexual, Two-spirit, Asexual, Allies
Since the list is very long, people normally just go with the first 4 letters (or more) and tack on a + sign at the end to represent all those who are not mentioned. Hence why at the top of this page it says LGBT+.
Here's a good breakdown by the HuffingtonPost of it all if you're curious as to more: http://www.huffingtonpost.c...
And anyone, feel free to jump in and add more!
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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
OOoohh Okay then... well Millie's sexuality pretty much reflects mine which is 'A' or 'dimi' we don't really like sex in fact we think it's kinda gross, Millie values a person's intelligence far more than their body, the closest thing she has to romantic fantasies is pretty much intelligent conversations/debates, a game of chess, and going to museums or shows just enjoying the company of her companion. I have played with the idea of her being Heterosexual or Lesbian but I could never take it seriously, they've always ended up platonic. I guess her true love will always be science. *shrugs*
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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago
I see nothing wrong with that and science is a very good lover, if I do say so. ;) It definitely sounds like Asexual and maybe demiromantic to me but you know you're Millie better than I do.
Thank you for sharing as I always like learning about a character's personality!
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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
You're welcome, it's nice to have someone who'll listen.
The story of how Millie even found out about sex is cute, though. XD
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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago
Any time! And I bet it is!! Do you mind sharing it? :)
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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
It was when Millie was just four ang Griffin was just babysitting her, he'd let her go where she wanted without him wich was usually to the library. Since she loves books and was now interested in science because of her uncle she would grab as many scientific books as she could carry. One of these books was titled 'The Miracle of Life', later she came back with a haunted look on her face. When her uncle asked her what her problem was she said, "I know where babies come from now. . ."
Griffin didn't say anything. . . Because he couldn't breathe . . . Because he was laughing too damn hard.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago
Poor Millie! XDDDDX 
And oh Griffin! XDDD I bet he was laughing about that for a long time to come!
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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Oh yes... yes he was. If Millie ever had any friends I'm sure he would tell them about it just to embarrass her. XD
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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited
XDDDD My goodness!! Poor Millie really has an uncle doesn't she! Speaking of her uncle I saw he made an appearance in the Party RP! ...Does this mean we are going to hear some great stories about Millie? ;D
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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Yeah after I finish the party role-play, put out Griffin's official introduction to the society of Arcane Science's world, and his questionnaire so he'll officially be a lodger here. I post link to the first chapter of Genome Deviant here.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago
Awesome!! I look forward to it!! :D
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RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago
(Thank you for creating this, HJ! X3
-Throws three bags of rainbow cookies your way- X3)
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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago
((*Catches bags* Any time and thank you for the cookies! :D ))
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Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago • edited
Heyo! So I'm just gonna write this...
I think I'm a romantic asexual. But I don't really know as I only found the term about a year ago. I've read quite a few things and that's that. I just am not interested usually. As Gemma is like a kinda-sorta-not-really version of me, she's about the same. I've never really had a typical "love-at-first-sight" crush. I don't know. *flails arms* I'm trying.
The weird thing is that I haven't really told anyone... I mean I guess you guys? My dad (who's great don't get me wrong) made an off hand comment on how he thought asexuality was weird and I don't really want to push that. I haven't told my friends, but as typical teenagers a few of them keep making jokes that just make me uncomfortable. Not directed at me, but on the topic. My closest friends have noticed that and most of them have stopped.
A few things on Jay... Well at the moment he could care less. He likes adventures mostly, but I'm pretty sure he's not aromatic or asexual. So basically who knows really.
So there is that monologue. *throws candy at you* here's for listening... reading?
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
*Catches candy*
No need to throw sugary treats for listening, I'd do it anyways as I like to listen but thank you all the same! And hey! Welcome to the asexual club! We've got cake in the back if you want some. ;)
But in all seriousness I know exactly where you're coming from. I'm Ace-Aro and I've never dated or had a crush or anything. I know how kids and parents can be all too well. Due to my lack of love life my father's taken on the duty of creating a fictional one for me. According to him I've dated nearly every guy I know? There's love triangles? *shrug* It's all in jest but I can empathize and sympathize with what you're going through.
I think it's moments like these who will really tell you who you're friends are, who truly cares about you, etc. I'll be honest here, a lot of people think Asexuality and Aromantics do not exist. There's a lot of rough comments and bits out there about the subject too. Just remember those are their opinions. They are not necessarily true nor are they directly about you. Also they're teenagers, so as time goes on they'll mature.
I'm happy to hear your closest friends have noticed and are respecting this and considering your feelings. I can also tell you from experience, as time goes on things will get better. Those immature comments will stop. You'll feel more confident to be open about your sexuality. All those things. It won't happen in the next hour, or even the next year, but it will get better. You'll find people who'll respect you for you. And while you wait in the mean time, here have a piece of cake. :)
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Anchestor • 2 years ago
Lovely to have a free discussion open here ^^
So, considering that if the age poll forever ago holds any validity, on average, people in this fandom (or at least people who visit the RP channel often enough) are high schoolers, as someone older than that, I'd like to offer some advice.
I noticed that a couple of people discussing here mentioned that they aren't really sure how they identify yet. And I can't stress this enough: if you're a teenager, not being sure who (if anyone) you are attracted to is completely normal. When a human grows from a child to an adult, the brain get's entirely rewired. You might have a hard time figuring this stuff out because your body is still figuring this stuff out. And this might cause some (minor) shifting in orientation, too. It's just your brain going "???" And people develop very different speeds; a 14-year-old can already have it all figured out, and a 18-year-old might still be questioning.
What I can offer you for certain is this: be patient. You'll get this in due time. Meanwhile, don't do things that make you uncomfortable, and don't try to do things because you feel like you have to. You have no obligation to ANYONE do ANYTHING. There is no standard you need to live up to.
Just do the things that make you happy, and give yourself time.
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