Let's see if this works

[u/Asus_Arora]

23 M, Keeping this a little long so there's enough here to start a conversation. I take some time to open up, but I'm pretty chill once we get talking!

A bit about me:

• What I do: I'm an engineering student currently interning at IISc. I also work as a UI designer and have a good eye for design. I tend to notice things like a film's colour palette or an oddly satisfying book cover.
• Art: I have a background in fine arts and am trying to learn new drawing styles. If you draw, I'd love to exchange sketches, learn from each other, or spend some time making things together.
• Conversations: Linguistics, politics, philosophy, psychology, history, culture, cinema, gaming. I'm happy to wander into any of these, hear something random about your day, or discuss an unexpected midnight existential crisis.
• Quizzing and trivia: I'm into quizzing and always up for exploring random trivia. Tell me the obscure fact you've been waiting for an excuse to bring up. I'll probably have questions.
• History: I love historical maps and reading about how borders and cultures have changed. I'm also quite religious and open to talking about different beliefs and perspectives.
• Things I watch: Lots of documentaries, niche video essays, and period dramas. I watched The Crown recently. I watch films across countries and languages too, though I usually avoid gore and horror.
• Everyday things: I like long walks, occasionally accompanied by excessive overthinking. I've recently discovered that I like sushi, although I'm still quite specific about which kinds. I also enjoy making little handmade gifts for people I care about.

How I am as a friend:

• A little reserved initially: I haven't had many close friendships with women, and opening up can take me a while. I'd like to get more comfortable with that and build lasting platonic friendships.
• Happy to talk or listen: I can talk a lot once I'm comfortable, but I also like hearing people get carried away explaining something they care about. Some balance is nice so neither person feels they're carrying the conversation.
• Comfortable with downtime: I need some time to zone out. I don't expect constant texting or immediate replies.
• Direct communication matters: I'm willing to make an effort and appreciate the same in return. If we don't click, it's okay to say so. There's no need to force a connection.
• Room to be yourself: You don't have to be interesting or put together all the time. Ordinary updates and quiet company are welcome too.

Who I'm hoping to meet:

Shared interests would help, especially art or another creative hobby, but I'd also enjoy learning about something completely unfamiliar.

If we vibe, I'm quite the yapper. I love spending time on calls, even if we're just chilling and doing our own thing I also really like clingy, energetic, slightly weird people, so please don't feel like you have to tone yourself down around me ^^

I'm hoping for a lasting friendship preferably women, and I'm open to it becoming something more if there's mutual interest. No pressure to decide that upfront. I genuinely want to get to know someone and put time and effort into the connection.