25. In terms of Lovecraftian mythos, Ricky is subtly aligned (or at least, very loosely aligned) with the King in Yellow (yeah the play as well as the play's character), which I think is really apt on a lot of levels. Ricky does a mindsuck thing, loves reading, enters other dimensions, etc

26. Ricky's definitely bi-attracted, but the type of attraction sits within wherever he is on the aromantic and asexual spectrums. It's actually not clear to him or to anyone where he is, and how much of this is trauma, lack of social connection (if he's demi, he's never made emotional bonds, e.g.)