Sequoia's Links
Oh yeah, that guy. Kierin's new friend. Sequoia doesn't know him very well, though their interactions have been...passive-aggressive...? Maybe he's being too sensitive, but he has a sneaking suspicion that he could have something to do with Kierin's odd behavior.
Burning jealousy and disgust. Benji thinks he's a poor, blasphemous excuse of a Christian and wants to separate him from Kierin. He hates how badly Kierin wants Sequoia, how close they're bonded...It makes his chest tight, for some reason.
Best friends! They met through the internet as teens. Sequoia loves Kierin deeply; platonically. Romantically? Well, who knows...he wishes Kierin would open up to him more. His facades are more artificial than he realizes. He wants to give back to Kierin, but can never seem to match his generosity no matter how he tries, either through actual limits or Kierin's pushback. It frustrates him to watch his friend struggle, especially when he starts acting strangely paranoid and withdrawn. He isn't angry at him, moreso the things he does....He loves you, Kierin.
Best friends! They met through the internet as teens. Kierin is YEARNING desperately for Sequoia, and he has been for years. He provides for him and often buys him gifts, and used to dream of marrying Sequoia until he got a boyfriend. This abruptly killed Kierin's codependent fantasy, but he doesn't take it personally, it just...hurts, even if it's good for Sequoia. He wants him to be happy and taken care of, so he keeps a lot of secrets from him, like his abusive relationship and drug use. He lives to make him happy.
Boyfriends! Brad has helped Sequoia significantly in his recovery...He appreciates him deeply for it and has done the same for him. They are a very happy and healthy couple who've never quarrelled. Sequoia helps as his manager for his music, and encourages Brad to chase his dreams.
Boyfriends! Brad and Sequoia are nothing short of totally supportive of one another. He's kind of flustered and surprised that Seq actually wanted to give him a chance...He feels incredibly lucky. Seq has helped him cope with his anxiety and stage fright, as well as patch his low self-esteem. He'd like Seq to move in with him sometime, and he daydreams about engagement a lot.
Sequoia finds Florence to be a very comforting presence. He's searching for new branches of Christianity to convert to, one that he can feel more comfortable in, and Florence has been more than happy to help, as well as ensuring him his parents were not acting as Christians should. He attends church sometimes to listen to them and often stays after to chat. Will bring them small gifts like bread to split as they talk...He views them as a sort of parental figure.
Florence is fond of Sequoia and is very glad that he's in Kierin's life. They think he's good company and a good influence. They also feel protective and attached to Sequoia to a degree due to their similar pasts, and wants him to know he's safe and welcome here in Greenwood.
Vaguely aware of her, but doesn't know her at all. Um, she stares a lot...uncomfortable by how ethusiatically friendly she is.
Mink has been obsessed with him for years, back in the days when he was an internet icon. She makes fancams of this 2000s scene king star, but he doesn't even know she exists. She's...really gross about him. Wants to force him to marry her and raise her children. Yes, she is acutely aware that he is gay, and that is unfortunately part of the appeal for her...Jesus Christ, Mink. As a devoted fan, she made sure to find him by any means necessary after he vanished from the net. She gets Jackson to track him down so she can start seeing him in real life. Hi, Sequoia!!!
Kierin mentions them from time to time, and it makes Sequoia feel wary and nervous, but he thinks it could possibly be a misunderstanding.
Unconcerned with him after realizing Benji has no interest in him. Thank God...
Loose friends through Kierin. Sequoia pities her and wishes they could've been closer. He's slightly irritated over Kierin's ghosting of her, but made sure to check up on her through text. Asks her to look out for him, hoping another friend could help stabilize him...Only to be shocked to hear she died not long after their last conversation.
Looser friends through Kierin. Heather has a small crush on Sequoia, but nothing major; she just thinks he's cute and kind, and respects that he's in a relationship. They used to hang out more in the past. She has a suspicion that Kierin likes him, but she's not overly upset by it. She's offered to smoke with him, but was politely rejected. Mostly talk through texting or social media.