[Voice | Public]

[fangofjustice]

... get this out of the way before it happens again...

Attention: Yes, I am a demihuman. Yes, I have a horn on my forehead.

No, I do not appreciate people staring at it!

For the love of the goddess, I am not some kind of unicorn on display at the zoo! I am man, just like you, and I demand that I be respected as one!

Comments

[Voice]

[holdon2yourhat]

*hearty laughter* Hyu does realize dot rantink dun do no goot, yah? Get used to de shtares, brodder. Dey neffer goes avay. At least hyu izn't porple.

[Voice]

[fangofjustice]

I know, but... I thought that perhaps... maybe if I... daagh, I don't even know! I find it so frustrating that people will see me as a demihuman before they see me as an officer!

... I suppose you are right. It could be worse. Though I have blue hair, so I think I have an idea of what that feels like, as well.

[Voice]

[theschmotone]

Ja, vhat hyu gonna do, hyu know? It happens. After a few hundred years, hyu gets used to it. Und den zometimes hyu even gets to enjoy de showing off. I gots a friend who's got a horn, too, und zoon, hyu doezn't even notize it. Dere's plenty of odder veirder folks out dere, anyhows.

Vhat hyu gots to do iz make dem zo scared of hyu dot dey just remembers dot, und den dey do as hyu zay. Pipple respects claws und sharp, pointy tings.

[Voice]

[fangofjustice]

'What am I going to do?' Well, I could very well teach them all to regret it...

...

[Leo clears his throat.]

A... a few hundred years? I doubt I will be around that long, unfortunately. It is comforting, though, to know that I am not the only one out there with a horn...

Hah, yes. 'Pointy things' like fangs and swords. Trust me, I already know that.

[no_landmasters]

Ha! I feel your pain.

Me, I'm a giant bird. Ain't nothing I can do to get rid of the staring.

[fangofjustice]

That must be incredibly frustrating. I can only imagine the sorts of looks an avian demihuman must get.

Meanwhile, humans never see us marveling over how much they look like apes.

[ribbonyidentity]

My, you're bold. But are you sure shouting it across the network helps? What if that makes people want to tease you by staring at it even more?

[fangofjustice]

They cannot say they were not warned, then, when they taste my anger.

[ribbonyidentity]

Ah, true, true. From what I've heard, I would already hate to be on the receiving end of that.

It's sad, isn't it? How people need a warning to know the regular, proper etiquette of how it's not nice to stare at others~.

[fangofjustice]

Good. It would seem your self-preservation instinct is still in tact, then.

Yes, it is disappointing. One would hope that people could manage the decency to show some respect, and yet...

tl;dr.... ;P

[perfect_justice]

It is only normal to try and study the differences we see in one another. For instance, were I the only one on this ship without a horn, I would expect to gather a great many stares as well. However, I should think they find your horn more intriguing than a status symbol. You should take it as a compliment that they are willing to see you as a unique individual rather that merely a new recruit.

Of course, I apologize if any of my own curiousity has made you uncomfortable. Rather, I genuinely welcome you to our ship with open arms. I am sure you will make a fine addition to this crew.

[fangofjustice]

I accept your apology, although I am not certain it is necessary. I do not even know your name yet.

I suppose that is one way of looking at it. However, this has been going on since long before I set foot on this ship, so forgive me if I seem cynical, but I am doubtful that "unique individual" is exactly how others see me.

Besides, I hardly need a horn to assert my individuality.

[point_to_heaven]

You got a horn on your head?

Neat!

[fangofjustice]

Well, yes... and thank you. It is refreshing to know that there are those who at least appreciate such a feature.

[point_to_heaven]

It's like havin' a built-in weapon!

[fangofjustice]

... I think I would have to start headbutting people for it to qualify as a weapon. My sword is far more functional as a weapon.