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I'd reblog this just plain but begging for asks doesn't work on the internet and I know I'd never get responses anyway, so I'm just going to fill it out for one of my newest OCs by way of introduction and you are all going to have to deal with it.

This is Alexei, and I'm going to need to be very careful answering these because their story is rife with spoilers if ever I actually get around to making it.

what would their halloween costume be?

They'd match costumes with their two friends, Miriam and Ethan, because those two have undoubtedly been matching far longer than they've known Alexei.

what would their password be?

A very long, random string of numbers, letters, and symbols because they're really good at memorization and really paranoid about security. Think something like AlkjJ58&5a;gjk54Chth(ab*l;);kjh658&6%89)*7. Each one is unique.

if they met their first design, how would they react?

They'd probably be jealous because their first design had far fewer distinctive traits and, as mentioned, they're really paranoid and would prefer to blend into the background.

what would their birthday party be like? where? with who? what kind of food?

Miriam and Ethan would have to plan their party because they hate having attention on them. It would be the three of them plus Miriam's kid and Ethan's mentor. It would most likely be a pizza party where they watch Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure after learning Alexei has never seen it (the horror.)

what's their way of showing affection? whats their love language?

They are 110% a service kind of person. They're reserved and struggle with showing affection in an obvious way, so Miriam and Ethan have learned that when they find something randomly repaired or cleaned, that was Alexei saying "I love you."

if you and ur oc switched places (your oc went to the real world, and you went to the story) what would you both do first?

They'd be pretty devastated at losing the life they'd worked for, but this wouldn't be their first time with a major relocation. I'd be pretty jazzed about all the superheroes flying around but distinctly not too happy about the high levels of organized crime going on.

if your oc were to make a podcast, what would it be about? would you listen to it?

She doesn't talk much, so she'd more likely get roped into a podcast Miriam would start about the superheroes around the city because Miriam's a big fan. I'd listen if I had the time.

whats their most controversial opinion?

They hate ice cream because it's too sticky. Ethan and Miriam don't understand why Alexei would ever think this.

where would they sit in class?

If there's someone they know, they're sticking to that person like a barnacle. If not, the seat with the clearest shot to the exit.

what would they write about in the AITA reddit?

If they weren't concerned about the huge security risk social media presents, they'd write about very small events that they've overthought about - for instance, they accidentally gave one extra ketchup packet to a customer when working at the register at their job and their boss walked by and offhandedly remarked, "Pay attention, Alexei." Did they do something wrong? What should they have done instead? Have they permanently lost their boss's trust?

what do they smell like? what do they look like they smell like?

They smell like absolutely nothing. This is actually brought up in-story at some point. They look like they'd smell like the fast-food place they work at because most of their clothes are stained.

how would they describe themselves? how would their friend/love interest and how would you?

Alexei would describe themself as "efficient." Miriam would launch into a whole paragraph of praise that concluded with "I mean, there's a lot they're hiding, but they're still just the best person ever, okay?" My elevator pitch for Alexei, leaving out the spoilers, is that they're always on edge, scared out of their mind that the life they've built for themself is going to collapse out from under them, but they decide that doing good things for the people around them is worth the risk.

how would they do the “how many aura points did I lose when…” trend?

I have no idea what this is so I'm going to skip it.

how would you think they’d die if you didnt know already?

I have two, and they're both spoilers. Alexei's an enigma in the story for a very long time. However, they sarcastically proclaim that Ethan's rowdiness is going to be the death of them eventually.

whats the first thing you would notice about them if you saw them walking in a street?

I'd notice how weirdly they move - completely smooth, even steps, no unintentional movement. If the street is quiet enough, I'd note how they don't make any sound.

whats in their fridge?

Almost nothing. It gets more full when they're going to have people over, but otherwise they just have the essentials.

how well do they remember their childhood?

Perfectly. Their memory is really, really good (mentioned under the password question) and that extends to the events before they became who they are at the start of the story.

whats their best childhood memory?

[Redacted]. As mentioned, they're an enigma in the story and answering this question here will be far less interesting than when it gets answered in the actual story.

do they like answering questions?

Absolutely not.

are they left handed or right handed?

They're ambidextrous, but paranoid enough that they pretend to be right-handed in order to blend in. Miriam and Ethan know, and reassure them that ambidexterity is a perfectly normal thing that happens sometimes and that nobody would take notice, but they're needlessly worried.

whats in their google search bar right now?

"What is deodorant?" Long story.

whats on their wishlist?

Christmas presents for Miriam and Ethan. For themself, new pairs of sturdy jeans.

whats their most used emoji?

They don't use emoji because that's not the way they're used to typing. They have, however, started using :) after being exposed to Miriam.

would their fans assume they were written by a woman or a man?

Probably a woman? I don't make assumptions like this when I look at characters so I've got a bit of myopia when it comes to my own.

what would their reposts be about?

They are frankly scared of social media because of the massive security risk, but when they're looking over Miriam's shoulder they tend to have strong feelings about people being kind to each other.

what would their dating profile look like?

Again, dating apps are a security risk they would be unwilling to take, but in a world where circumstances were better, it would be so terse and clean that whoever looked at it wouldn't find anything interesting.

what is their "RIP (character) you would've loved (thing)"?

"RIP Alexei you would've loved The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells." (Did I do this right? I'm unfamiliar with this concept.)

do they give good advice?

Absolutely. They're observant enough that they can give specific solutions to specific problems whenever needed, but they're so blunt they run the risk of hurting feelings sometimes.

what do their hands look like? bracelets? rings? nails? veins? tattoos? scars? dirty/clean?

Their hands are usually at least a little bit dirty even though they wash them more than any other person Miriam knows. They're smooth and even, with no visible veins, marks, jewelry, or moles.

can they fight?

Yes. They're terrifying if pushed to that point.

would they kill a spider or let it outside?

They let it outside. They're always the one other people call to deal with spiders because they're utterly unfazed, no matter how big and/or venomous they are.

if they had to make wish that will surely come true, what would it be?

They'd wish that all the organized crime targeting people in their neighborhood would stop.

how would you spend a day with your oc?

I'd get them a library card and let them go for it. Alexei's in desperate need of some relaxation and the library would be much more comfortable for them than anything else.

how would your oc describe themselves in 3 words?

Efficient. They would not be able to come up with two more in a reasonable amount of time.

how do they define love?

When Alexei would sacrifice their own security for another person's, they consider it love.

if they had a mlp cutie mark what would it be?

A pair of roller blades.

how do they text/write?

Perfect capitalization, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but very terse and to-the-point. They're really fast and never make typos.

what would be the worst crime theyd commit?

Depends on the context. At worst? Homicide.

what could they talk about for hours?

Something that Ethan or Miriam likes. They'd almost never start conversations about themself or be able to keep one going, but they share an interest in many things Ethan and Miriam do and know that the two of them like talking.

describe them as "he/she is a 10 but..”

They are a 10, but good luck getting them to open up to you.

do they believe in a higher power?

No. They're supportive of their religious friends, but can't share those beliefs.

what kind of first impression do they typically give? are they likeable from the get go?

It depends on the impression that the person approaching them gives. They're utterly neutral and cold if approached casually, such as by a customer at their workplace, but can come across as somewhat hostile if approached with questions.

what emotion is hardest for them to express?

Pain. Whether physical, mental, or emotional, they won't express it even to their friends. They value efficiency, and expressing pain detracts from that, in their mind.

are they a good liar? how often do they lie?

They are an extremely good liar, and if the rest of the answers didn't give a clue, they lie by omission almost constantly.

how quickly would they fall in love?

Alexei would like to think that they wouldn't fall in love easily whatsoever, but the opposite is actually true. They started to love the people in their community almost as soon as they arrived. In terms of romantic love, though, they'd take quite a while to even realize that's what they're feeling.

what kinds of dreams would they see?

They would dream about their past, from which they'd wake up with a cold sweat.

what was the darkest time of their life like?

It was right before they escaped and arrived in the community they are in at the start of the story. They didn't realize exactly how bad it was until they had the benefit of hindsight, and now a lot of the worry they hold is about never returning to that time.

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