if hunter herself had an issue & felt misgendered by this, i’d rally behind her. but i’ve only ever heard this term used in a gender neutral way. i’ve called friends of all genders this &, as a cis woman, have been called bud by friends of all genders-cis & trans alike, too!
— cassandra clover 🍀🏳️🌈 | she/her (@cassandracl0ver) November 19, 2023