Some Thoughts About Cater

Some thoughts about Cater

So much of Cater's life has been dictated by other people's opinions of him, that I think most of what we know of him may not really be who he actually is. I'd even argue that skateboarding and spicy food are possibly the only glimpses we get of Cater's "true" interests and his innermost self, outside of the things that he feels he "should" like.

He looks to others to guide what he wears, what he does, what he likes. We've seen it over and over again; in his Silk Adorned vignette, in his Labwear vignette, when he was helping taste-test items for the Mostro Lounge in the manga anthology, during Chapter 1 and the beginning of Chapter 7, and in so many other scenarios, too. Even his best subject is astrology, looking to the stars for meaning and direction. He's been guided by outsiders; interests and perceptions for nearly his entire life: first, expected to be cute and sweet by his sisters, then expected to be trendy by people online, plus all the other expectations of the other roles he has - Heartslabyul student, upperclassman, friendly and supportive "Cay-Cay". And he became those things.

He takes in other's opinions, and shapes his own in that manner. Now, there's nothing wrong with looking to other people for guidance, but Cater seems to almost lose himself in the wash of opinions, and he fully adapts himself in order to match what is expected of him in each scenario.

There does exist a cute version of Cater. There does exist a trendy version of Cater. There does exist a lonely, tired version of Cater. There does exist a cheery, friendly version of Cater. All of these are true expressions of one or another form of who he is, and make up what we see as "Cay-Cay", "Cay-kun", "Cater Diamond".

But I don't know if we really see him in the way that he feels himself to be; if his deeper desires, what he looks for outside of the things he does for validation come to light much at all.

I know it's been mentioned before how well Cater's Unique Magic suits him, but it SUITS him. He's so multifaceted, that it's hard to tell who or where the "real" one is. But gosh, if I wouldn't love to see him as he is when he's alone. The Cater that isn't focussed on what other people think of him at that moment. The one who orders spicy foods that he'll enjoy eating rather than the more aesthetic ones he won't want to taste. The one who will actually relax.

He deserves to express himself in every way. Including the ways he doesn't usually choose to.

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Hmmm, I think there are a couple of characters that could fit you, from what I know at least.

I think Deuce could be a good match for you! I also think Floyd or Kalim could be a good match too :D

And ofc, I think Vil could be good too. You seem to be able to see him and understand his personality really well, and I think you’d hold a special place in his heart for that :D

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Hey y'all. I know I haven't been active on here in a while, and that's mostly due to my new job. I had to take a few days off from that job for personal reasons, so this week's check will only be a short amount. Due to the fact my mom's won't come in till next week and my step-father recently got laid off, we are very low on funds for food, bills, and the like. The water bill can wait another week if necessary, but food and other necessities (pads and other hygienic products, for example) cannot. So, while I hate to, I'm putting up emergency commissions. Due to my inconsistent schedule (retail work), I'm starting at 10 slots for the moment. Fics are $5 per 1k words, letters and poems are $3 a page, matchups are $3, and headcanons are $1 per character. I've cut down on prices out of necessity. Note that if there are any ocs included in the commission, there will be an extra fee. You can find the form below. I will finish each commission as soon as I can. If you would please share this around whether or not you want a commission, I'd be grateful. Thank you.

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