Even if it's not, I can handle whatever it throws at me. Not like me or anyone have choices in that matter.
No, not Tolkien. The race is technically called Hylian, and there's pointy ears involved. A friend of mine is convinced I'll wake up with them pointed one morning. I prefer them rounded and normal thank you.
I'm not sure what kids call it nowadays, but having it somewhat parallel your life here might make it a little easier to process, I'd think?