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[twocomplex]

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[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.]

[gopluckyourself]

oh

[Talk about pointing out the obvious. There's a short pause in between replies, almost as if Beatrice is taking a moment to curse herself for forgetting a key part of Wirt's personality. ]

there's no likely about it he's definitely doing that

[twocomplex]

Do you suppose he's wondering things like, "are these truly dates if she hasn't used the word date?"

[gopluckyourself]

of course he is

criminy

what a moron

[Pot, kettle, dumb teenager.]

[twocomplex]

Come now, it all works out in the end. If it's too personal to speak face to face, I find these devices are rather useful at cutting it down.

Really, it's easy to forget the anxieties of a partner while dealing with your own. Just so you know.

[gopluckyourself]

I should ask him in person so he doesn't think I've left the house for good again

look I don't know how anxious your partners [Mattias. Totally Mattias. She definitely means Mattias.] have been but his anxieties are impossible to miss

also he's not my partner that sounds weird

[twocomplex]

[BEATRICE.......]

Boyfriend, then? I'm sure the two of you will conquer this together.

[gopluckyourself]

no that's weirder

that's much weirder go back to partner

[twocomplex]

I'm afraid it's too late. Your fate is sealed.

Do have fun now.