i'm never escaping the intimidating guy allegations aren't i. would usually throw a cheeky quip here but I wanna be genuine rn and say that this sentiment isn't gonna last, promise! people grow into themselves and their own styles of communicating their passion out to the world, and subsequently, in time, those around them grow less overwhelming to establish a conversation with. this isn't to force you to break into my every post's replies necessarily either, message people in whichever way you feel comfortable in haha, even if it's just though a silly anon inbox, this is just a comment to hopefully reassure you with. I know my ass is out here yapping for 30 pages long with unnecessary citations over shit that both excites me and pisses me off, so I don't blame anyone who thinks I'm a little too much to handle in any direct way lmao. this is a result of years spent slowly coming out of my shell and asserting myself though. in text chats, muted calls, really embarrassing roleplay replies, posting cringy twt threads about whatever and a bunch of other stuff, and I'm still horrid and claustrophobic with DMs and other types of 1-1 message chats lol. it's an ongoing process! so take it easy and go at your own pace anon, you'll grow around your worries in time. :]