: As with many solutions for dealing with the awkwardness of gender pronouns, you may find the simplest approach is to "react according to presentation" Eg: if a person is secretly female and
As with many solutions for dealing with the awkwardness of gender pronouns, you may find the simplest approach is to "react according to presentation"
Eg: if a person is secretly female and another character is interacting with them under the impression they're male, that other character will be reacting according to the idea that they are male and using male pronouns and corresponding gendered phrasing.
When the Reveal happens and the female character is no longer hiding it, then all characters who know about it can switch to appropriate pronouns and gendering immediately.
Simply, rather than try to be neutral, complete the illusion even through the 4th Wall.
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