When I told him I was a furry four or five years ago, apparently he clocked me in his head as trans and lesbian because of what he though about furries, and didn’t think to tell me
But to your announcement: Think of the egg prime directive. We don't tell people they're trans. We help them realize, but we don't label them. That can cause defense mechanisms, making it harder for them to realize.
Blep; New God - Moon Walker; Made my best friend realize he’s AroAce, revenge for him not telling me he flagged me as trans and lesbian four years ago when we first met