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[twocomplex]

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[twocomplex]

Ah! The one with the self esteem issues? It's no wonder you were so interested in helping him.

[gopluckyourself]

no I asked you to help him before I realized I liked kissing him

that was a completely different situation it was just a friendship thing

[twocomplex]

Right. Well, you're asking me a rather broad question here... "How do you date?"

For all I know, you may already be going on dates now. Is there anything the two of you enjoy doing together?

[gopluckyourself]

we watch television

I make him go to movies with me and I think he likes pointing out all the stupid plot problems

but we did all that before the thing happened so it doesn't count

[twocomplex]

So you think. I don't truly understand this whole television thing but if you enjoyed it before, it only adds a new perspective once you're together. Consider them second dates and on.

But you want something special, then?

[gopluckyourself]

how do you not understand television oren it's people on a screen acting out a story

[Wow Beatrice way to avoid answering the actual question, there.]

but yes I guess so

isn't that the whole point?

I don't know it's not like dating is something we really do at home

[twocomplex]

Oh, don't hassle me. We had plays, but they were in person!

Anyway. The point of a date is to enjoy your time together. It needn't always be a big show. Remember that and you'll have a much easier time in the future. He's rather awkward, isn't he? No need to add more stress to it all.

If you'd like to make a statement the first time, it should be somewhere new the both of you will enjoy. A trip to another part of the city, perhaps... The beach is something I've thought of myself, as we don't have oceans where I'm from. So, tell me, do you have anything in mind from that?

[gopluckyourself]

It's not hassling if I'm pointing out stuff you should know by now

not off the top of my head. we've been here a while so there aren't a ton of places we haven't seen yet or just gone

plus he's more than rather awkward

if he wasn't already dead I'd worry he'd embarrass himself to death whenever I try to hold his hand

[twocomplex]

In that case, nearly anything would really work. If his hunger is anything like mine, he'll appreciate any sort of dinner, if you had ruled that out before. Though I don't know how your non-human appetite.

Here, why don't we roleplay a bit. How would you bring it up?

[gopluckyourself]

I'd ask him when he was working

and then tell him when and where we were going to eat



does it still count as a date if I never mention that word

does that make it not romantic anymore

[twocomplex]

Of course those are dates. Denial dates, perhaps, but dates nonetheless.

Is he aware of this? It's hard to be certain! Perhaps that's why a clarifying date would be a good idea. That does require you having to use the word date, though. Why not simply ask "why don't we go on a date tonight?"

Or, in your case, "we're going on a date tonight" would work just as well.

[gopluckyourself]

well mostly I don't want to ask because he's so spineless he might just agree to get out of the awkward situation that would happen if he said no

but fine I'll use the word if I really have to

[twocomplex]

You doubt his sincerity? That's a problem you should fix quickly. Speak to him seriously on this date and tell him you want his honesty and nothing else.

It seems difficult, but once it passes, you'll be grateful!

[gopluckyourself]

no I am not having another serious conversation with him for at least another month

the last one we had almost killed me and I refuse to deal with any more feelings than I have to

[twocomplex]

In a month then. Shall I do weekly check ups on the both of you? Serenade you on a balcony? Oh, imagine the ways I could help. Come now, you must have more questions.

[gopluckyourself]

I will pay you money not to do that



do you really want to help?

you answered my first question and I think that gets you off the hook for the favor, if that's what you're worried about

[twocomplex]

Oh, well now I'm tempted by profit.

To be quite honest, Beatrice, though you always shy away when I say so, you've helped me yourself. I'm not worried about the favor.

[gopluckyourself]

I only helped because you're not as much of an idiot as everyone else here and you're fun to talk to when you aren't irritating on purpose

[twocomplex]

Ahh, of course. So could we say, perhaps, that we consider one another friends?

[gopluckyourself]

well

I guess we could say that

[twocomplex]

Then why don't we?

[Being smooth about friendship is a thing apparently. But he's touched, honestly, he is!!]

Even if I can't quite tell if I was of any help here, yet. You do know you can ask me these things without causing me to owe a favor?

[gopluckyourself]

alright fine. we're friends

[Thank goodness it's text and she can make that sound more grudging than it actually is. Her image is maintained!]

well now I know that

you are being helpful this is just really hard because he's the worst and I don't want to screw anything up

I have delicate line to walk

[twocomplex]

[He's onto you, Beatrice.]

You won't mess anything up. The more delicate you view that line, the more delicate it becomes.

I don't know him so well, but I know enough that your caution won't help him.

[gopluckyourself]

what you're saying is I'm overthinking this

is that right

[twocomplex]

Well, yes. But I also mean to say you should keep in mind that he likely is overthinking this, as well.

[That Wirt guy overthought greeting him and offering him book suggestions, so. He's got a Feeling he's right.]