Fairy tales, Cinderella, Cinderella is a trans woman.
Futurama, Cubert Farnsworth, “Dad, just because we're identical in every way doesn't mean I'm anything like you!” Since Cubert is a clone of the professor, everyone expected them to have the same sexual orientation.
Futurama, Zapp Brannigan, In the Valentine's Day episode where Bender sets everyone up with dates from the bus station, Zapp's Valentine is a person in a dress with long hair, stubble and a prominent Adam's apple. Contrary to what everyone else in the restaurant assumes, Zapp's fully aware that his date is not a cis woman. He's interested anyway. Up to the filler whether the person in question identifies as a woman, a man who likes to wear dresses or some variety of non-binary.
Inheritance trilogy - N. K. Jemisin, Itempas, During his mortal incarnation, he comes across many devout Itempans preaching homophobic beliefs in his name. He's understandably enraged by this – but even if he could get anyone to listen to him, how is he supposed to correct them without revealing everything?
Mr and Mrs Murder, Nicola Buchannan, When Nicola and Charlie needed to interview a sex worker, she initially assumed they'd hired her for a threesome and assured Nicola that it was very natural to want to explore her sexuality. Nicola was surprised by how much she liked that idea. Later, after the investigation is complete, they hire her again …
Piano Man - Billy Joel, Paul/Davy, When people ask, Paul tells them he doesn't have time for a wife, but the truth is that he's never wanted one. Davy's career in the navy and the related need for secrecy make things complicated, but they fall in love over a series of Saturday nights spent listening to music and talking into the wee hours of the morning.
Samaria series - Sharon Shinn, Any character, A queer angel. What does Jovah think about diverse sexualities/gender identities? What does the reproduction-centred society think? Would someone's Kiss glow when they meet their same-sex true love? Anything along these lines would be great.
The Librarians, Frances O'Brien, After their shotgun wedding, she and Terry stuck together for better or worse for twenty years. It wasn't the happiest of marriages, particularly in the bedroom, but her husband is the only person who's always been there for Frances, and she can't stand the thought of losing him as she takes tentative steps towards accepting herself as a lesbian.
The Librarians, Frances O'Brien, She comes out to Father Harris, with much guilt and weeping and hyperventilating. She's expecting condemnation, but his response is as comforting and accepting as anyone could hope for.
Tortall, Alanna/George, George is bisexual. He had feelings for his friend Alan, then when he found out the truth, he carried right on being interested in Alanna.
Tortall, Aly/Dove, Aunt Thayet always said Aly would never find a man who could keep up with her. When Aly finds Dove – clever, insightful, definitely not a man – she realises why none of those boys ever held her interest for long.
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Futurama, Cubert Farnsworth, “Dad, just because we're identical in every way doesn't mean I'm anything like you!” Since Cubert is a clone of the professor, everyone expected them to have the same sexual orientation.
Futurama, Zapp Brannigan, In the Valentine's Day episode where Bender sets everyone up with dates from the bus station, Zapp's Valentine is a person in a dress with long hair, stubble and a prominent Adam's apple. Contrary to what everyone else in the restaurant assumes, Zapp's fully aware that his date is not a cis woman. He's interested anyway. Up to the filler whether the person in question identifies as a woman, a man who likes to wear dresses or some variety of non-binary.
Inheritance trilogy - N. K. Jemisin, Itempas, During his mortal incarnation, he comes across many devout Itempans preaching homophobic beliefs in his name. He's understandably enraged by this – but even if he could get anyone to listen to him, how is he supposed to correct them without revealing everything?
Mr and Mrs Murder, Nicola Buchannan, When Nicola and Charlie needed to interview a sex worker, she initially assumed they'd hired her for a threesome and assured Nicola that it was very natural to want to explore her sexuality. Nicola was surprised by how much she liked that idea. Later, after the investigation is complete, they hire her again …
Piano Man - Billy Joel, Paul/Davy, When people ask, Paul tells them he doesn't have time for a wife, but the truth is that he's never wanted one. Davy's career in the navy and the related need for secrecy make things complicated, but they fall in love over a series of Saturday nights spent listening to music and talking into the wee hours of the morning.
Samaria series - Sharon Shinn, Any character, A queer angel. What does Jovah think about diverse sexualities/gender identities? What does the reproduction-centred society think? Would someone's Kiss glow when they meet their same-sex true love? Anything along these lines would be great.
The Librarians, Frances O'Brien, After their shotgun wedding, she and Terry stuck together for better or worse for twenty years. It wasn't the happiest of marriages, particularly in the bedroom, but her husband is the only person who's always been there for Frances, and she can't stand the thought of losing him as she takes tentative steps towards accepting herself as a lesbian.
The Librarians, Frances O'Brien, She comes out to Father Harris, with much guilt and weeping and hyperventilating. She's expecting condemnation, but his response is as comforting and accepting as anyone could hope for.
Tortall, Alanna/George, George is bisexual. He had feelings for his friend Alan, then when he found out the truth, he carried right on being interested in Alanna.
Tortall, Aly/Dove, Aunt Thayet always said Aly would never find a man who could keep up with her. When Aly finds Dove – clever, insightful, definitely not a man – she realises why none of those boys ever held her interest for long.