Garvin Triggers
Before Andi Arc
Pulling his hair (2B) - The closer to the back of his head, the more likely it is to trigger him. Also more likely to trigger him if it’s during, before, or after any sort of sexual interaction. More likely to trigger dissociation (and maybe flashbacks) rather than anything else.
Running water (2B) - If he’s already dissociating, then it’s more likely to trigger him. Otherwise, it’s pretty hit or miss.
Showers/Baths (3A) - Slightly different from the last one, him taking a shower or a bath will always cause him to dissociate. Maybe not heavily, but it will happen no matter what.
Being called ‘baby’ or ‘good boy’ (3B) - Always a trigger, but just how severe it tends to be depends. It is especially severe if it happens during, before, or after any sort of sexual interaction. Dissociation is for sure no matter what, but it can also cause flashbacks and panic attacks.
Someone/something touching his inner thigh (2B) - Depending on certain factors, it can become a worse trigger. The type of touch it is and how long it lingers are two such factors. It’d be more severe if it happens during, before, or after any sort of sexual interaction but there’s still no guarantee if it’s going to trigger him or not. It’s a big hit or miss. Depending on severity, could just cause dissociation or could cause flashbacks and panic attacks too.
Someone/something touching his wrist (2B) - Depending on certain factors, it can become a worse trigger. The type of touch it is and how long it lingers are two such factors. It’d be more severe if it happens during, before, or after any sort of sexual or violent interaction but there’s still no guarantee if it’s going to trigger him or not. It’s a big hit or miss. Depending on severity, could just cause dissociation or could cause flashbacks and panic attacks too.
Restraints (2B) - Depending on certain factors, it can become a worse trigger. The type of restraint and the context behind it are two such factors. It’d be more severe if it happens during, before, or after any sort of sexual interaction but there’s still no guarantee if it’s going to trigger him or not. It’s a big hit or miss. Depending on severity, could just cause dissociation or could cause flashbacks and panic attacks too.
Pressure on rib cage (1B) - Normally won’t be a trigger unless he's already dissociating. Then it might cause more dissociation, mild panic attacks, or flashbacks. Definitely not the hardest to deal with though.
Gunshots (2B) - Definitely a huge hit or miss. Sometimes it won’t cause anything and sometimes it’ll be terrible. There’s no real way to figure out which it’ll be either. Him already dissociating might tell you it’s more likely to trigger him but it’s not for certain by any means. It can cause dissociation, flashbacks, and/or panic attacks though.
Confined spaces (3B) - Small and confined places always trigger him, though just how badly depends on a few factors. Like just how small it is or how dark it is or if there’s anything that makes it even more uncomfortable. It can cause dissociation, flashbacks, and/or panic attacks.
Someone touching his shoulder (2B) - Depending on certain factors, it can become a worse trigger. The type of touch it is and how long it lingers are two such factors. It’d be more severe if it happens during, before, or after any sort of sexual or violent interaction but there’s still no guarantee if it’s going to trigger him or not. It’s a big hit or miss. Depending on severity, could just cause dissociation or could cause flashbacks and panic attacks too.
Being groped (3C) - Let’s just… Not. He will dissociate, heavily, and if it isn’t stopped right then, he will have flashbacks and he will have panic attacks.
Being blindfolded (3C) - This is another one to just avoid. It’ll be even worse if it’s during, before, or after any sort of sexual or violent interaction. He will dissociate, heavily, and if it isn’t stopped right then, he will have flashbacks and he will have panic attacks.
Being gagged (2C) - Depending on certain factors, the more likely it is to trigger him. The type of gag it is and how long he’s been gagged are two such factors. It’d also be more likely to trigger him if it happens during, before, or after any sort of sexual or violent interaction. If it does trigger him though, then he will dissociate, heavily, and if it isn’t stopped right then, he will have flashbacks and he will have panic attacks.
Cleaning supplies (1A) - It’s very rare for this to be a trigger, even in the conditions that make it more likely to trigger him. Which is basically just seeing them near/under the sink in any kitchen. And sometimes, very rarely, bathrooms too. At most, it doesn’t do much other than some mild dissociation.
Knocking things over (1C) - So, this one’s odd. It’s rare for it to trigger him but when it does, he’s immediately gone. Severe dissociation, flashbacks, panic attacks, the whole thing. It doesn’t often trigger him though, only during very specific situations. Like if it happens during, before, or after any sort of sexual interaction. Or if he’s trying not to make noise or be seen.
Someone/something touching his neck (2C) - Depending on certain factors, the more likely it is to trigger him. The type of touch it is and how long it lingers are two such factors. It’d also be more likely to trigger him if it happens during, before, or after any sort of sexual or violent interaction. If it does trigger him though, then he will dissociate, heavily, and if it isn’t stopped right then, he will have flashbacks and he will have panic attacks.
Being dragged (3C) - This is another one to just avoid. It’ll be even worse if it’s during, before, or after any sort of sexual or violent interaction. He will dissociate, heavily, and if it isn’t stopped right then, he will have flashbacks and he will have panic attacks.
Being called/compared to a rat (2B) - Another huge hit or miss. And just how severe it is depends on different factors. It is especially severe if it happens during, before, or after any sort of sexual interaction. Dissociation is for sure no matter what as long as it manages to trigger him, but it can also cause flashbacks and panic attacks.
After Andi Arc
All of the ones from Before Andi Arc are still here too
The AP carving (3C) - Oops, I didn’t tell you about this, did I? Yeah, uhm… Andi decides it’d be a good idea to carve his initials into Garvin’s hip. Don’t mention it, don’t touch it, don’t do anything that has to do with it. He will heavily dissociate, and if it isn’t stopped right there, then he will have flashbacks, and he will have panic attacks. Just don’t.
Someone/something touching the left side of his face (2C) - While it’s a huge hit or miss on whether or not it’ll trigger him, if it does, then it’s bad. He’ll dissociate, he’ll have panic attacks, and he’ll probably have flashbacks too.
Being called his name (Starts out at 3C, eventually ends up at 1A) - At first, it’s definitely usually a trigger, but it gets better and eventually it becomes something that is rarely a trigger. Starts out with heavy dissociation, panic attacks, and flashbacks being caused to eventually just mild dissociation if anything.
Being called/compared to dirt (2B) - Another huge hit or miss. And just how severe it is depends on different factors. It is especially severe if it happens during, before, or after any sort of sexual interaction. Dissociation is for sure no matter what as long as it manages to trigger him, but it can also cause flashbacks and panic attacks.
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Trigger Ratings Definitions!
Numbers
1 - Either rarely a trigger or needs very specific conditions for it to be a trigger.
2 - Hit or miss. Sometimes it’s a trigger, sometimes it’s not.
3 - Definitely always a trigger. No way around it, no loopholes, nada.
Letters
A - It’s an easy trigger to work him down from.
B - The middle ground between easy to recover from and definitely not.
C - He’s totally freaking out. Either immediate flashbacks, severe dissociation, terrible panic attacks, or some other thing.