Day 3: Bisexual Pride






Many cats crowd into the area where the pride celebration is being held, eager to begin. Multicolored decorations are everywhere, even some balloons. A few cats bat the colorful balloons around. One uses a claw, and the balloon pops. All eyes turn to the apprentice, and she sheepishly grins, then sits down.

Gaystripe happily prances onto the stage, glitter covering his pelt. The cats cheer, as Stagepaw drops a large flag. It's the bisexual flag, and it's the most eye-catching thing in the area.

Gaystripe: That's right everyone, it's day three of Pride Month! Bisexual Day!

The crowd cheers, ecstatic. Some even throw confetti into the air.

Gaystripe: Exactly! Show your pride! Now, today we have some special guests! First, let's welcome, from QueerClan, Bi-Sky and Queerdeer!

The crowd voices their approval, as the calico she-cat and tabby tom pad out onto the stage. Akoikit can be seen tumbling out from backstage, before being pulled back by Graykit and Demikit.

Gaystripe: Thanks to both of you for coming! So, I understand that you are both bisexual, as well as an elder in your clan, Pridestride. Mind explaining what it is?

Queerdeer leans into the microphone, looking out at the crowd.

Queerdeer: Well, it means you like cats of two genders. We're the B in LGBTQ+.

He draws back, and Bi-Sky takes his place.

Bi-Sky: Generally, bisexual cats like both male and female cats, but it can be any combination of genders.

Gaystripe nods understandingly, and leans into his own microphone.

Gaystripe: Thank you! Mind answering some questions from the audience?

Before they can respond, a tortoiseshell starts jumping up and down in the front row.

Tortoiseshell: Oh, I have one, I have one! So, if Queerdeer is bisexual, why is he named Queerdeer?

Queerdeer and Bi-Sky look at each other, then he leans forward.

Queerdeer: Well, for starters, the prefix bi was already taken.

Cats in the crowd chuckle at his joke. A few motion to Bi-Sky, as if to point out who he was talking about.

Queerdeer: However, the main reason is that the term queer can be used to encompass all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Bisexual included. So that's why my name is Queerdeer.

Bi-Sky leans forward to take over the microphone, having heard a rambunctious crash from backstage.

Bi-Sky: Thank you for having us Gaystripe! Now, if you don't mind, we have to go handle our kits. It appears that they are causing some trouble.

She looks backstage, and her eyes widen.

Bi-Sky: Kits, let him go! Let Stagepaw go!

She dashed offstage. With an apologetic glance to Gaystripe, Queerdeer follows her. Gaystripe turns back to the crowd.

Gaystripe: Bi-Sky and Queerdeer, everyone! Now, our next guests are QueerWarriors admins! Please welcome Koipaw and Mooppaw!

There is silence for a moment, before a single grey cat pads out from backstage. She sits down in front of Gaystripe with a twitch of her whiskers.

Koipaw: Just me today, Gaystripe. Mooppaw couldn't make it.

Gaystripe: That's alright, Koipaw! We're glad you could make it, at least. Ready to start our interview?

Koipaw: Sure.

Gaystripe shoves a microphone toward the grey she-cat, who takes it.

Gaystripe: So, Koipaw, how do you feel, knowing that today is the day for bisexual pride? Did you do anything special?

Koipaw: I felt a bit more comfortable in my skin, knowing that there were other people out there celebrating too; however, I didn't really do anything special because I was out with my extended family.

Gaystripe: What's your stance on LGBTQ+ problems in our world today?

Koipaw: I think that there shouldn't be any in the first place, everyone should mind their own business. If they want to date someone of their own gender, let them.

Gaystripe: Do you have any friends or family in the LGBTQ+ community?

Koipaw: Not really; in fact, my parents are still adjusting to the idea of LGBTQ+, as there were no people like that back in India.

Gaystripe looks toward the crowd knowingly, ready to explain Koipaw's last comment.

Gaystripe: For those of you who don't know, in some areas of the world, LGBTQ+ cats aren't as accepted as others. We're lucky to live in a country where you can't be punished for loving someone. In some countries, you can even be killed for it.

The crowd bows their heads solemnly. After all, not all cats are allowed to be themselves. But Gaystripe turns back to Koipaw, ready to continue, after the moment of silence.

Gaystripe: On that note, Koipaw, do you feel like you can't truly be yourself in public, despite being in one of the more accepting countries?

Koipaw: To be honest, no one really knows about my sexuality. My parents won't really take me seriously until I'm a bit older, and no one except a few friends knows either.

Gaystripe: I'm sorry about that, Koipaw. Do you think that's because of your close family and friend's views, or because of widespread lack of acceptance?

Koipaw: In my area in general there isn't a whole lot of acceptance save for among the kits and apprentices.

Many cats in the crowd shake their heads sadly. Some murmur. Gaystripe shakes his head as well.

Gaystripe: Has being a part of QW helped you with feeling comfortable with that part of yourself, or helped you feel more accepted, at least?

Koipaw: Yeah, it really has. Getting to know more LGBTQ+ folks has helped me feel a bit more comfortable.

Gaystripe: And how does the work you've been doing at QW make you feel?

Koipaw: It makes me feel good about being able to communicate to others in the LGBT community on wattpad through QW, and I'm always grateful to be able to.

Gaystripe: And how are the other admins at QW?

Koipaw: They're all really nice and friendly, and great to talk to.

Gaystripe: Alright, that's all! Everyone, give it up for Koipaw!

The audience members cheer and yowl, as the grey she-cat exits the stage. Gaystripe waves his tail toward the audience, and the camera.

Gaystripe: That's all for today, folks! Come back tomorrow, for another day of 30 Days of Pride!

Gaystripe exits the stage, to the sound of more cheers from the audience. The curtain closes, and the cats go wild.

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