Outline for Cruft: The Myth of Sissyface Prologue Setting the Stage: Introduction to Port Marigold, a city under the whimsical yet oppressive rule of Emperor Vanity. Backstory of Vincent: Vincent, asexual son of a Greek hero, struggles with his mother’s illness and his quest for ambrosia. Introduction of Clotho: Clotho, one of the Fates, desires to become the Goddess of Party Planning. She makes a bet with Bacchus to stop the Siege of Port Marigold by throwing the ultimate party.

Respect Treat all humans with respect. If you want to be in a romantic relationship, it is the first commandment. Memorize it. Internalize it. Breathe it. It is one of the few human behaviors that comes with no downsides. We live in a difficult time and it is hard to find behaviors that do not inflict harm either directly or indirectly. It is also the first thing to go when bigotry, sexism, hate and violence enter the equation.

I know nothing. I’m like John Snow on the wall, figuring out how not to die. I didn’t say a successful John Snow either. I would probably be the last person to recommend my advice. There are far better resources about human interaction. So, here’s what I am going to do. I am going to explain who I am, my storied (and not necessarily always a good way) romantic life and my evolving gender identity.