If you have decided to live as an aeroly within human society, you will need to be very diligent in keeping your secret. (Let it be known that humans NEED to be aware about the unknown because they/we are also apart of the magickal world. But, being in the dark for so long will cause them to react badly to such news. We must ease them into this knowledge) This means that you cannot let your wings out freely around others and you must avoid the following:
- Swimming publicly in something revealing your back
- Bathing publicly or with others
- Back massages
- Wearing anything that reveals the back
Avoid the second one entirely, however, you can still swim publicly as long as your fine with wearing dark clothes that won't sag and reveal the wings. You can get a back massage from massage chairs, or revealing to a friend or family member about your secret and have them massage your back. You can still wear tank tops, low cut dresses, etc. as long as you wear a jacket or some form of wrap to cover the bare back.
Being in the human world, you're going to need to have some ally to help you. Let a family member or a friend know. And remember to find other aerolies.
Schooling & Other Social Activities
Why do you go to school? Is it to be around other people? Do you want the education to get your dream job? Or are you forced to go? If you merely go to get an education, consider home/online schooling. Online school is perfect for self-motivated students and especially for those who have busy parents. I recommend FLVS (It's called "Florida Virtual School"; but I'm pretty sure students all across the country can use it).
If you go to school for socialization and/or you're forced to go, then you should stay. You don't really need to change your lifestyle, you just need to keep your guard up and not be irresponsible. Certainly do not get into fights. Also make certain that you do have a friend in at least one of your classes who you can trust your secret to. If something goes wrong (faint, need to reveal back, etc.), than it'll be reassuring that you have someone to help you.
If you are into sports, don't let the wings stop you (unless you swim competitively). Keep away from grueling sports that may allow someone to accidentally touch your back.
Other hobbies, jobs and social events should be fairly safe. But always ensure that your wings are tightly shut against your back. The same rules for school apply to your job. Have a coworker you can trust.
Dating, Marriage, Family
When dating, you need to appear as normal as possible. Make sure the person is trustworthy and try going on dates at a dark movie theater. Never let them touch your back. I wouldn't risk it, but I suppose it isn't to terrible to allow them to wrap their arm around your shoulders.
When you are comfortable with this person and you accept them as either a good friend, or a lifetime mate, DO NOT reveal your secret to them all at one time. Slowly hint to them that you have wings. Ask them their thoughts on magickal subjects. Just ease them into the idea of you as an aeroly before revealing it.
Married life as an aeroly with a human may show to be more complicated than a fully human marriage. Your spouse may feel left out of your world and they may have difficulties coping with who you are. If it proves that difficult, you probably shouldn't have agreed upon being life mates with them. Make sure you spend enough time with them, and communicate often and openly.
If you choose to reproduce, your children may or may not have wings. Either way, they shall face difficulties, and either way, home birth is your best bet. If they do not have wings, they will possibly feel envious or embarrassed by your wings. Be sure to also communicate openly with them, and focus their thoughts on their good qualities. You can also help them grow their own wings.
If you have children with wings, it would be best you protect their backs when in public. Try to home school them and keep in mind what they want to do with their lives (live among humans, away from humans, be nomadic). Keep an eye on their wing growth and development. Teach them how to fly. When the primary feathers are more grown, take them out for a fly. Also communicate openly. Communication is crucial because therapy for this won't be so easy to get.
You should be open with your family members about your wings (they will prove to be helpful), but you don't need to inform all of them. If you don't want to tell your parents but you tell your grandparents, or vice versa, that is okay. Follow your gut instinct and tell whoever you feel comfortable telling.
Be Prepared to Let Go
Realize that it is a possibility that you will need to run away, change your identity, and make a new life. If you are in monumental danger, you may even need to say goodbye to the human world.
Scenarios in which you will have to leave your friends, family, city, possibly human society include:
- People know your secret and want you dead
- You are being hunted down for scientific purposes
- Your family/friends have made you an outcast
- Your secret has been reveled on an international scale (people will not cease to pester you)
- Your city makes you an outcast
There are many more scenarios but you'll have to judge the severity for yourself.
Mentally prepare yourself and just be able to survive on your own.
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