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Goro Akechi ([personal profile] foolishjustice) wrote in [community profile] prismatica2019-08-21 12:30 am

Text - Anonymous

I have a question, that...you'll probably understand my reasons for posting anonymously once you finish reading.

The local culture is very open and laid back about sexual interest. It's different as hell from my own home, where men who show sexual attraction are viewed as disgusting perverts and assumed to be dangerous, while people don't even fucking think about women having an interest in sex beyond wanting to have children. Some of the posts I've seen here would get everyone involved labeled sexual deviants for the shit they talk about in the open.

My question is, how do people adapt to it? I'm here doing my damn best to keep my mind out of the gutter because I've been taught thinking about anyone you don't want to date like that is disrespectful as hell and fucking creepy, but then I turn around and see people openly asking for hookups or rating each other's asses, and instead of people calling that shit skeevy, they either go along with it or treat it like a funny joke.

I know it's not prudishness, believe-you-fucking-me, my life would be easier if I was just naturally shy or reserved or whatever. It's an extreme form of culture shock, and I wish I didn't end up feeling like a dick constantly over the kinds of mental images I get from both the way people act in public around here and some of the things the prismals hand out as fucking party favors.
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[personal profile] vielerfolg 2019-08-22 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh? Who is that, if it's alright to ask? You needn't give specifics... but who is this person to you?
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[personal profile] vielerfolg 2019-08-22 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I see... would you be alright telling me about them? Sometimes, being able to talk to a stranger is easier than talking to someone you know, after all.
Edited (missed a space!) 2019-08-23 00:10 (UTC)
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[personal profile] vielerfolg 2019-08-23 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
I see...

He sounds like someone who hasn't had to face the consequences of his actions, and there's no one who is willing to stand up to him-

Or is able to.

I'm sorry you've had to bear that, though. I can see why it'd make you feel like a place like this would be difficult to be in.
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[personal profile] vielerfolg 2019-08-23 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
I can, but I also don't think you have much to worry about.

You're aware of the evil of your father's actions, and that will make you less likely to be that way.

That's a good thing, isn't it?
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[personal profile] vielerfolg 2019-08-23 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
Have you spoken to the people you care for, about this?

If you feel this way, then it's likely they'll be the first to stop you if they find you behaving in a way you'd be upset by.

But I have a feeling you won't. So just keep strong, and don't be afraid, okay?
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[personal profile] vielerfolg 2019-08-23 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
Does he need to be, though? You've got enough awareness to know what not to do.

It wouldn't be fair to blame another person for something you could control, knowing that, right?
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[personal profile] vielerfolg 2019-08-23 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
I think you're capable of more than you think- but while it's okay to rely on the people you care for, and you should- don't ever stop that-

You should believe in your own strength too. Because in the end, the only one who has any power over you is... you.