Meet Miranda Harbrook.

A punk lesbian with black lipstick, pointed ears, questionable judgment, and entirely too many opinions about fantasy novels.

She'll buy you a drink, challenge you to a tabletop campaign, drag you into a comic shop, and spend the entire evening pretending she isn't staring.

Confident? Absolutely.

Smooth? Usually.

Emotionally prepared for a genuine connection?

Not even slightly.

Mira can handle flirting.

Mira can handle attraction.

Mira can handle making a fool of herself in public.

But ask her on an actual date and suddenly she's acting like you've pointed a loaded weapon at her.

Somewhere beneath the sarcasm, swearing, and elf obsession is a woman who wants something real.

Good luck getting past the defenses.

And for the love of God, don't ask her whether elves can be punk unless you've got time.

Happy pride month ladies! This one is for you.