006. Anonymous Text

[scientificflair]

[It's quite frankly surprising how many questions and things regarding relationships tend to come out once there's no accountability attached; Descole's been watching this go down for the last two days, and kind of hating himself for the fact that he isn't immune to it.

He hates text, normally; he doesn't like the lack of tone involved, and he doesn't like being unable to read faces or gestures, either. However, in the spirit of anonymity...]

Since no one can tell who we are over this thing for the time being anyway, I suppose I'll bite. Forgive me for using this as a space for venting my own personal issues, but we all seem to like discussing feelings here, anyway.

[NOT. THAT. HE'S BITTER OR FEELING DUMB ABOUT THIS OR ANYTHING.]

How does one tell the difference between someone being interested, in the romantic sense, and someone being interested in you platonically?

And just to head a few sarcastic individuals off - yes, I know that I sound like I've lived under a rock since puberty hit. There's a reason this is being done now.

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[greatestcool]

She'll start talking to her friends! That's when you start keeping tabs on the network to see if she posts anything~

[Or you know, just stalk everything she does. Same thing, right??]

[sculpted]

Mr Anonymous.

[[THIS IS HOW WE ADDRESS PEOPLE, DESCOLE

EVEN WHEN YOU'RE AN ANON HE'S A FUCKIN' GENTLEMAN

If you don't answer my question, we will not be able to move forward with this!

[scientificflair]

[...Mr. Anonymous.

Mr. Anonymous.

...

this forever tbh]

Do you accept "I don't know" as an answer? Because believe me, if I search my soul any deeper it'll turn inside-out and I'll lose the contents, and then where would I be.

[scientificflair]

...you know, somehow I doubt the world is quite as populated with stalkers as you'd like to believe.

[greatestcool]

It's not my love life we're dealing with here. You can take my advice or leave it.

[scientificflair]

I'm rather aware of my options; is that supposed to change the fact that you sound completely insane, or...?

[sculpted]

[[......................................]]

You...have been searching your soul for the answer to this question?

[[....M-MR

MR ANONYMOUS]]

Perhaps this is more serious than I thought......!!

[greatestcool]

For all you know I could be hamming it up! Besides, I really don't care what you think of me. I just figured I'd offer you some advice~

[what for basic decency?? and Responsibility but still]

[grapecape]

[so...he may or may not be falling for his nemesis' sidekick? is that what he just heard? because that's some The Earthmate's Quest-level shit right there, man]

Then I suppose this may be repeating what you already feel, but I would not rush anything. If she is interested in you and isn't outright indicating so, she may have her reasons for wanting to hold back, especially with a past such as the two of you share. You yourself have your understanding of the situation confused enough by that very past. Take time to work it through.

[scientificflair]

THAT WAS SARCASM.

SARCASM!!!

[sculpted]

And now, hiding your emotions behind a cold, uncaring front....?!

My friend, truly it is an excellent thing that you took to the network with this! Do not worry, and do not fear your feelings for this girl! It is clear to me that she has a deep affection for you and desires to purchase numerous cups of tea for you in the future!

[...the rest of this post speaks for itself tbh]

[scientificflair]

Hence I'm discussing this now, with people who are more likely to be removed from the situation; I hardly want to do anything stupid regarding this.

[LIKE...POSTING HERE SOMEHOW ISN'T STUPID...]

Either way, I certainly don't intend to rush into it, no. I've never been the sort to do that anyway.

[...unless he's mad, then all bets are off.]

[scientificflair]

THE NUMEROUS CUPS OF TEA ARE HONESTLY THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES RIGHT NOW!

[Anonymous Text]

[icansolvethemtoo]

Living under a rock doesn't sound very pleasant...

But to answer your question... Maybe you could ask them! Do you feel something special in your chest when you think about them?

[y o u n g s t e r s. . .]

[grapecape]

Good call.

[.....


.........]

Strange responses aside.

[sculpted]

Then what is the thing that is worrying you the most, Mr Anonymous? Because from what I'm seeing, you have a lovely lady who could be displaying interest in you! It's a fine position to be in!

[scientificflair]

We. Have. A really bad history together.

[scientificflair]

You can see why I'm pleased to have someone that, again, responds like a sane person, then.

[Anonymous Text]

[scientificflair]

It's a figure of speech, not literal. Either way, "pleasant" isn't how I would describe it, no.

And asking isn't an option; if it were, I would have done so already. As for special feelings...not exactly. It's complicated, and depends on how one would define "special", anyway.

[...IT'S...CERTAINLY SPECIAL...JUST NOT LIKELY IN THE WAY YOU MEAN...]

[grapecape]

I wouldn't go that far, but thank you. [gee what a nice guy] Do questions like this just attract viewpoints out of the ordinary? It seems like there should be more grounded responses.

[The people that reply to him aren't as, uh, out there...]

[usedsuitup]

Generally there's some kind of signal.

[I apologize for him now.]

[scientificflair]

This world is full of bizarre things like this, I've found.

Either I'm cursed or I just manage to inadvertently "ask for it" every time I open my figurative mouth.

[scientificflair]

How very vague of you.

Can you give examples?

[Don't ever apologize, oh dear lord.]

[grapecape]

[aw no don't think like that]

All things come and go. Perhaps this is just precedent to a stroke of good luck.

[scientificflair]

You're incredibly optimistic.

It's not a bad thing, just unusual.