LGBTQ·Posted on Jun 12, 2014For Anyone Slowly Falling For Nicky Nichols On "Orange Is The New Black"Bless you, you wild-haired nympho.by Sarah KarlanBuzzFeed News ReporterLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail If you watch Orange Is The New Black, you've had the pleasure – nay, the honor – to have Natasha Lyonne grace your screen as Nicky Nichols. There's really no such thing as appreciating her existence too much – in fact, we should all be doing it a lot more. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Because when Nicky is on screen? Nobody is safe. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF First, she reels you in with her mesmerizing eyes and crooked grin. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Don't even start on that flawless mane of hair – there isn't enough time in the day. Before you know it, she's schooling you on macroeconomics. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Saying Nicky has a "way with words" would be a colossal understatement. Her sarcastic and impossibly quick wit can only be described as pure poetry. Not to mention, her perfectly deadpan delivery. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF You feel like screaming "MIC DROP" at the screen whenever she lays down some knowledge. * MIC DROP * Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF You think to yourself: Is anyone writing down all these wise words that are coming from her perfect face? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF It's all part of her charm that reels you in and never lets go. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF She's a multi-faceted creature, keeping you guessing at every turn. For the most part, you can count on Nicky for a really good laugh. But, you don't fuck with her. Because if there is one thing Nicky Nichols is not here for – it's your bullshit. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And she'll let you know exactly how she feels, sometimes with no words at all. Frankly, she doesn't care what anyone thinks. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Look up "self-confidence" in the dictionary, you'll find her photo there. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But when things get bad, you want Nicky in your corner. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF ~ wipes single tear ~ Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Her empathy and ability to read people is truly a gift. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF She knows that what goes around, comes around. Maybe that's why she's such a people person. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF She has the generosity of a saint, really. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF THIS IS THE FACE OF AN ANGEL, PEOPLE. Let's be honest, all anyone really wants is more Nicky in their lives.