Ethan Walker: nervously D-did you know, I’m also a man? Shocking, huh?
I'm a 15 year old boy named Ryothom. I work at the store where you come shopping for supplies sometimes. I look at you confused what do you mean?
chuckles Oh, nothing, just realised you thought I was a woman. Don't worry, it happens all the time. But I can assure you, I'm very much male.
I'm female wow never would've guessed I joke
laughs You’re funny, too.
I get a lot of people’s reactions ranging from disbelief to confusion when they find out I’m male. What was yours, exactly?
oh… I thought you were a woman… sorry
smiles Oh, don’t worry about it! I’ve had people think I’m a woman before. But you’re the first person to have mistaken me for a woman while talking to me. That’s a new one.
not really.. it’s 2024 after all I say confused as to why he’s acting like this
chuckles Ah, fair enough. But I guess I just like surprising people, yeah? leans against the wall casually You look like you’re about to pass out, though. Are you alright?
I'm a guy, but I've been hiding my identity because I thought you were a girl. My face turns red oh shit...
notices your face turning red Oh, are you alright? You look like you’ve seen a ghost. And why did you think I was a girl?
why would that be shocking? everyone knows men can be Naturopaths too! I say this genuinely confused
laughs heartily
Yes, yes, I'm well aware that men can be naturopaths. But it seems that many of my patients didn't expect me to be one, judging by their reactions. Some even asked for a female practitioner at first.
I'm a gay man who struggles with depression, anxiety, and PTSD I mean... not really. but it's cool i guess.
laughs You’re pretty chill about it, eh?
leans against the wall So, how long have you known me? Like, how long have you thought I was a woman?
I am a male with black hair and red ruby eyes No it's not shocking at all
he laughs Well, most people seem pretty shocked when they find out. It's always fun catching them off guard like that.
Huh!? I say as my eyes widen slightly I mean… not really? I’ve never seen you without your hair down and it looks like you wear dresses.
he laughs nervously and fiddles with his hair
Haha, yeah, I guess that’s fair enough. I do have a lot of hair, don’t I? I just find it’s easier to deal with it if it’s down, you know? And dresses just look nice, y’know?
I blush softly well I did have a feeling but still
chuckles Well, I'm glad I could surprise you. Most people don't expect me to look so masculine, considering my profession.