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[dorinlee]

[Minty, Linus, Jack, Annie, Eden, Rory, Parson]

Hi! I hope you're all doing well today! It's difficult staying in isolation, isn't it?

Anyway. There's something I want to talk about.

It's my powers! I usually keep them hidden because they're kind of awful. Like. The dangerous and disgusting and just make people uncomfortable kind of awful? But I'm working on being okay with that and I know you shouldn't keep secrets from your friends. So I don't want to keep this from you guys anymore.

My anatomy's wrong. Not all that human when you get down to it (in my professional opinion!). Most everything's different because I'm a hematophage. Do you guys know what that is? (You can guess if you want! But it means I consume blood pretty much exclusively. Like a leech.) I've got tentacles that help with that, six of them stored up in my abdomen. But they're good for a lot of other things too! I think about using them all the time to get more done in the clinic or get around faster or things like that. I don't, though. It's sort of a secret. But I keep needing to use them here, so it doesn't feel like it'll stay that way in the end.

I guess that's all. Thanks for reading all this! I hope we can be closer now. 💖

[Noah]

You're going to be so proud of me! 💕

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Dorin/Eden

[littlehurry]

Honestly, I'm escaping reality with movies right now. I recommend it!!

But anyway --

Dorin!! I would never judge you. That's because we ARE friends. And also because I have a secret, too, or something I like to keep secret? About powers. So I know how you feel. ♥ You should do whatever feels right to you. And if you're alive and okay, your anatomy is probably exactly right the way it is?? But what do I know.

So WHAT does bl HOW DO ARE YOUR T Also, I looked up hematophage and TBH I'm watching every Twilight today (and I'm SKIPPING this one because I'm Fragile) but one of the characters drinks blood out of a cup with a straw and now that's all I can think about?? lol

♥ I will TOTALLY tell you my secret btw but maybe another day.

Dorin/Eden

[dorinlee]

That's a good idea! I know we're supposed to be taking it easy today, but it's hard. I've got so much energy! But maybe the right movie will do the trick.

Thanks, Eden! I don't think it comes down to judgment, honestly. I don't blame anyone that reacts any sort of way about it. I probably would too. But I appreciate it when people give me a chance anyway! [...] I'm sorry you've got a secret too, though. I know it's not easy to deal with. Whatever it is, though, you're more than just your powers! And you're a wonderful person! So try not to let it get you down too much.

I usually drink mine from a thermos. So nobody has to look at it and so there's less chance I'll spill it. That's not a stain anyone wants on their sofa!

♥ ♥ I understand, Eden! You don't ever have to tell me anything you don't want to. But, for what it's worth, it feels really good!

Dorin/Eden

[littlehurry]

Oh, are you pollened? Is it weird?
I would invite you over but I have to follow the rules because I'm in Security :(
Maybe we can start a movie at the SAME time??

You have a better mindset than I do. I guess I'm not afraid of judgement either. Maybe it's natural. But do you .. Idk! I'm doing my BEST, it's helpful to hear this stuff from someone who understands. ♥

OMG have you spilled before??

You're so Is this just the
♥ ♥ ♥ Nooo no I'm trying to share. I think it'll help me out in a few ways sooo. Are people being cool??

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[coulee]

sorry bud wrong number

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[coulee]

but like [...] good for you. opening up n all. [...] 💯 ok anyways yeah i'll go now bye

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[dorinlee]

[......] I'm sorry! My mistake! I didn't know we had two Rorys.

But thanks! I appreciate that!

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[nolitangere]

[...] Thank you for sharing this with us, Dorin. I don't think your powers are disgusting [...] Can I ask you a question?

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[dorinlee]

Thank you for listening! And of course!

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[nolitangere]

When you say "pretty much exclusively," does that mean there are some things you can eat and enjoy eating? Or no?

Noah/Dorin

[bubble_boy]

I'm ALWAYS proud of you but what did you do?????

Noah/Dorin

[dorinlee]

Really? ♥ Well. Double Proud, then!!

I told everyone about my powers! [...] Well. Not everyone. But a lot of people! And everyone's being so nice about it.

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[emulsify]

oh, bud. this was quite a sick dude!

[...]

as in cool. sick as in cool. everybody's got their quirks, right? hope sharing has helped make you feel more at peace with it, my dude. anybody gives you any flack for your dietary needs, you tell me.

[......]

so do you just capri sun stuff with y

[Dorin]
can I ask you couple of questions about it?

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[dorinlee]

Thanks, Parson. I think I do feel at peace with it! Or something close to that! [...] It's nice to not be lying.

I don't think anyone here'll give me flack. We're friends!

[Parson]

Of course!

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[crawlwaller]

Whoa

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[dorinlee]

Whoa as in sick as in cool? Or whoa as in yikes as in not cool? [...] Either's fine! I get it!

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[exacutus]

Awww, Dorin. There's nothing inherently disgusting or dangerous about your ability, and anyone who thinks otherwise isn't worth your time!!!

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[dorinlee]

That's not entirely true. But I appreciate that a lot, Minty! ♥

I should've just told you have after Pride. I'm sorry I got all weird! You were being so nice.

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[philomathean]

That's remarkable, Dorin. I know I'm a bit of an outlier when it comes to feeling positively about abilities that others might find 'disgusting,' but I do genuinely think that if you own who you are and show people that it's something to be proud of, they'll follow suit.

Can I ask other questions about your anatomy? If you'd rather not, that's fine! I'm just curious.

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[dorinlee]

More of an inspiration than an outlier! I want to be as confident as you. I want to embrace it like you do. Someday. I know we're different, but you make it look so cool!

Of course!

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[coulee]

[...] brooooooooo [...] i'm REALLY really really [...] really sorry. real sorry. kinda forgot who you were. got it now though.

and idk i'm comin in late so the others probably said all this but it ain't lying if you're just not ready to say something. you're allowed secrets. n you used all the wrong adjectives, i think you meant "cool as hell"??? like if anybody tries to give you shit about it though you could give me a heads up

anyways thanks for sharing it's nice knowin you better. you're neat. [...] like as a person, none of the stuff you said influenced that or nothing

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[dorinlee]

[...] Don't worry about it, Rory. We were all a little out of it yesterday.

But I really appreciate all that. And you.

Dorin, after the vine All Clear

[crawlwaller]

Hey I just wanted to see how you were doing today

Linus (evening)

[dorinlee]

Hey. [......] I'm not sure, if I'm being honest. But I'll be okay. I

Thank you for everything you said, though.

Are you feeling better?

Dorin (next day)

[bubble_boy]

Hey bud, I'm still Triple Proud of you. [...] We don't have to talk about it, but just wanted you to know I'm here and I know it's probably rough right now.

Noah/Dorin (next day, evening)

[dorinlee]

Hey. [...] Sorry I disappeared today. I just needed to [...] I'm coming back now if you want to talk or not talk or anything.