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the cicatrix system

mouse stein eq esco draugr stevie guz gyan

quoigenic soulbound-y system of 6(ish)
some vague presences
the body is 21+blanket box multiple code

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What do you go by collectively? (a system name, a shared username, group pronouns... etc)
- Just cicatrix.How should people refer to you? (should people address individual members whenever possible, or would you rather be referred to collectively, etc)
- Refer to us individually, unless you really mean to speak of us as a collective. Grammatically, refer to us like you would any other group, i.e. "members of cicatrix".What terms do you prefer for referring to yourselves as individuals (headmate/alter/system member/...), or as a group (system/collective/household/...)? Is there any other terminology for yourselves or aspects of your experience that you use and want people to know, or that you dislike and want people to avoid when talking about you?
- We use the word system and refer to each other as headmates, systemmates, and occasionally roommates. We avoid disorder-focused terminology. "Collective" is appropriate but not preferred. Additionally, we don’t have roles (i.e. protector or caretaker).Who in your system are people most likely to interact with? (names, pronouns, short Twitter-esque bios, etc)
- Mouse, the host, is the most active member. Eq, Stein, Draugr, and Stevie don’t mind being called forth to talk and may comment on occasion, while Guz and Gyan wish to remain dormant. Couldn’t tell you what Esco wants, if you allow him to interact he may at some point.Will people be interacting with any child members? How should they treat them? Is there anything they should know when interacting with them?
- The youngest anyone gets is 14, and Stein isn’t likely to want to talk when age-slid. The rest of us are adults, as is he normally.Are there any system members who are nonverbal or otherwise have difficulty communicating? What should others expect when speaking with them? (having other system members translate, can speak normally over text but will need accommodation over voice, etc)
- While all of us are normally capable of verbal communication, we appreciate patience when communicating in general. Esco's speech is limited by choice.What should people do if they don't know who's at front?
- Ask. It’s usually Mouse.Is it okay for people to ask if they can talk to someone who isn't at front at the moment?
- Yes, for the most part. Stein and Esco may have more trouble coming in, especially if you’d like them to be there physically and/or alone. Gyan and Guz would rather not be brought forth unless the matter is very important. Otherwise, we’re available to speak.If someone talks to one of you, will other system members be aware of the conversation? Will they be actively watching, or just able to remember it later?
- We try to be mindful of one another’s privacy when the situation calls for it, but otherwise we share information by default. We're likely to be actively aware of each other’s conversations, or may join in or recall information later. That said, you may have to repeat things if you’re talking to someone else as we don’t always bother retaining others’ information and have non-multiplicity-related memory issues.Adding onto the above – if multiple system members will be aware of a conversation, will they want to chime in? If someone wants to speak to a system member one-on-one, what expectations can they have and how should they communicate this? (for example, it may not be possible to block everyone out but they can try to pay attention to something else and not interrupt)
- Everyone is normally either polite or shy enough not to chime in unless they know it’s okay too. If you want to talk one-on-one, let it be known and we’ll make an effort but no promises - especially if the individual is made uncomfortable.How out are you? What should people do when talking to people who don't know you're plural? (do you have a “singletsona” name and pronouns they should use; can they talk about knowing someone who's plural in nonspecific terms, without naming you; etc)
- We’re fairly open online, though we appreciate it not being brought up in any space we don’t know is 100% safe. Refer to us as individuals, and don’t bring up the fact that we share a body unless it’s safe and relevant. We don’t have a “singletsona” and don’t want one.Do you have any internal communication difficulties, memory issues, switch triggers, etc that others should be mindful of?
- Our memory is poor in general, unrelated to our plurality. A lot of things, though usually predictable things like music or relevant media sources, can bring a member’s consciousness forth, but full-on switches are most often intended. Please do be mindful of member’s individual discomforts, we'll try to warn them to look away before involving ourselves.Your stance on being asked questions? (about personal experience, preferences, plurality in general, etc)
- We’re not opposed to sharing our own experiences and appreciate being asked about our preferences. We’re open to being asked, but we’re no experts on plurality and are unlikely to be able to offer anything more than our perspective and general advice.Is there anything else others should know?
- Since most of us are fictives, we’d like to make it clear that we generally don’t mind discussing our sources (Esco excluded, he’s not comfortable sharing his fictotype). However, this gives you no right to talk to us as if you know us. Please be mindful of potentially sensitive subjects. Everyone’s sources involve events that traumatized them to some degree. Again, we don’t mind discussing them, but please be sensitive about it and know that most of us don't consider ourselves fans of our sources.

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multiple code

N-=$- A(b r--/+++!!) S.H+/At+/Uv/? Oe/q Ms Wb= C(cc/m+) OF(r-/o+) F# Mast+ Rp/?+ V++#!+ Xo/ar/g/p/as Go/m/b S(r--/o--!) R--with referencekey

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N-=$- We have seven (7) members, our number is relatively static. Only some of us use the body.A(b r--/+++!!) The body is a young adult; ages in the system range from young teen to 1000+ years.S.H+/At+/Uv/? We have more than one human, multiple alien trolls, an undead vampire, and a member of unknown species.Oe/q Our system is endogenic/quoigenic in origin.Ms Our system contains a subsystemWb= Our headspace is indoors; we don't know where it is, just that it's there.C(cc/m+) We have average communication and mostly shared memories.OF(r-/o+) We may share multiplicity with close friends offline, and are open about our multiplicity when relevant online.F# We only follow personal spirtual practices.Mast+ We have involuntary and mostly non-direct experiences with astral location phenomena.Rp/?+ We have platonic and undefined relationships, several of us are polyamorous.V++#!+ Multiple of us are in long term, polyamorous relationships with members of another system.Xo/ar/g/p/as Our system contains members who are arospec, gay, pansexual, ace, and of other orientations.Go/m/b Our system contains members who are male, bigender, and other genders.S(r--/o--!) We spend most of our time offline with our partners; online we also interact mainly with our partners, but have differing levels of social preferences.R-- We are not interested in roleplaying.

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