Probably The Biggest Piece Of Evidence For Illinois Being Aroace-spec Outside Of Just A Vibe Or The "but

Probably the biggest piece of evidence for Illinois being aroace-spec outside of just a vibe or the "but I'm married to the job" line is actually (in my opinion) his iswm appearance.

He specifically states, and I quote: "Sorry friend, I don't have time for your ancient curses. Doesn't matter how handsome and or beautiful you used to be."

Now, this wouldn't mean much out of context, HOWEVER, it is brought up REPEATEDLY that the captain has this almost supernatural attractiveness. That basically everyone thinks they're drop dead gorgeous. So a character suddenly being like 'yeah...I don't really care about that' at the very least STANDS OUT.

Granted, you could probably argue that since the captain looks like a mummy to him they're less attractive then when they first went into cryostasis, which I wouldn't really agree with personally for a couple different reasons, but that is still completely valid.

I know this probably isn't gonna be a thing in the mcu's Moon Knight series, but I need to see more of Jake Lockley sporting a fake mustache. It's so dumb. I love it to death.

I hate to be that guy but like, as much as I love and maybe even prefer the interpretation that THIS

was Jake Lockley...

Are we all just ignoring the fact that the director for that scene stated in an interview that this was MARC.

“It was absolutely not [Jake],” said Mohamed Diab, director of the scene in question. “That was Marc.” Good to know. We mustn’t forget that Marc was a merc and can also be quite violent!

Now, whether or not Oscar Isaac was trying to make it feel like Jake, I don't know, and if that'd even be credible is entirely up to you. I'm just pointing out that it's not written to be Jake in the script.

I haven't seen anybody talk about this and it's driving me crazy.

Am I the only one who can't help but picture a star trek "au" for iswm that doesn't feel like it's really an au because everything's pretty much exactly the same, except the Invincible ll functions more like the Starship Enterprise?

Like instead of the cryopods, both the colonists and crew have their own living quarters. There are areas like the recreation deck/room and the holodecks. Multiple crew members can have the same positions but different ranks based off their place in the chain of command, so you could have Head Engineer Mack without the universe tarring itself apart. (I think anyway) Maybe after getting the colonists settled in on the planet you get a new mission from home base to "seek out new life and new civilizations" and "boldly go where no man has gone before" or something, who's to say?

Idk. I grew up with Next Generation. Maybe the idea of a self-insert slice of life space adventure is just naturally appealing to me.

Just as a reminder for anyone who needs it; putting an "&" between two people's names instead of a slash or "x" means the ship is

✨ PLATONIC. ✨

Markiplier Egos with an Asexual DA / Viewer

a/n: I decided to write this specifically as you coming out to them after you've already been dating for a while so it'd be different enough from the Aro hcs thing I already did. We cool with that? Alright.

WILFORD WARFSTACHE

Like I've already said, he doesn't care what your sexuality/gender is, he's immediately accepting of you and your identity.

That really doesn't change if you're dating.

Boundaries can take a lot of getting used to for him; he's a very physically affectionate kind of person.

He tries his best tho and always apologizes if he realizes he's touching you in a way that you've said makes you uncomfortable.

There's really not much else to it, things just continue as normal.

DARKIPLIER

Doesn't care. (supportive)

It really doesn't affect your relationship at all.

He doesn't usually like people touching him apart from specific circumstances with those he trusts, so boundaries aren't really an issue.

Again, not much left to say.

GOOGLEPLIER

He'd probably recite the definition of asexual except it's like the one for reproduction.

He's not being a dick for once though, he's just genuinely confused.

After explaining it to him, he finds the right definition and is kinda just like: "...Oh yeah, me too."

BINGIPLIER

"...Like a plant?"

Yeah, he doesn't get it at first either.

"Ooohhhhh! Same, brah. Same."

ACTOR

I can't not see him as a little aphobic before the events of wkm, but considering he's now lived for over like a hundred years or something, he outta be a little less ignorant now.

I mean, he might not fully get it at first still, but he'd try his best to for you.

He'd never force you into something you're uncomfortable with like that anyway. If you really don't wanna have sex, he's not gonna throw a hissy fit over it. (even tho that does feel like a very actor mark thing to do)

Just remember to assure him that it has nothing to do with him specifically or it's gonna make him insecure. He's a narcissist, the love of his life not finding him attractive is gonna make an impact.

Very respectful about your boundaries despite being a touchy kinda person. If you're not okay with certain kinds of touches, just let him know.

Overall, it might take a bit for him to adapt, but his effort is at least endearing.

YANCY

As previously mentioned, he'll most likely already be familiar with it due to his very inclusive friend group.

He's at least knowledgeable enough to know that asexuality is a spectrum, so he'd probably ask you to explain what flavor of it you happen to be.

Very supportive!

He's never really felt like he needs sex in a relationship anyway.

He's honestly just happy you gave him enough of a shot to wanna be friends let alone date him.

Would stab an aphobe for you<3

ILLINOIS

Honestly surprised at first, he had no idea that was even a thing.

He's totally okay with it of course! He just didn't know you could have a relationship where sex isn't like...mandatory.

Similarly relieved as I've described before when you explain it to him. It's a welcomed change to be sure.

He'll hold back on flirtatious comments if they make you uncomfortable.

Tries his best to respect your boundaries. He feels lonely if you don't cuddle him at night tho.

Sexual intimacy has become something he dreads with meaningful relationships. He likes getting to focus more of his time on you as a person, making sure you feel loved, and just treasuring your time together.

Overall really supportive.

HEAD ENGINEER

A little awkward around the topic of sex I imagine.

Mostly cus you're still the captain so power dynamics and all that.

You're already risking a lot just by being together romantically, that kind of workplace relationship could definitely get you both in some hot water. No matter how temptingly scandalous it can seem.

This was basically the stuff that first came to mind once you told him and he almost felt relieved because of it. I mean, that's certainly a headache you shouldn't have to risk dealing with now.

Outside of logistic nonsense, he's very supportive all around.

Like I've said, he can sometimes overcompensate when it comes to boundaries, so assurance helps if that's not something that bothers you.

He came up with this like dorky way of quantifying things where basically he says any energy he'd put into sex he instead puts into cuddling you twice as much and- just- yeah-

MURDOCK

Very calm and reassuring if he sees you were anxious while telling him.

Even if you weren't he's pretty chill about it.

Every action of his is typically very calculated no matter the situation, even if in more of a purposely sporadic kind of way. So needless to say, he's pretty good about boundaries.

I mean, if you're in the middle of making a quick get away and end up having to get uncomfortably close to hide or something, that can't really be helped, but yk. (he'd make it up to you later anyway, probably something dinner related)