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.

Comments

[anonymous text]

[scientificflair]

[...well, if nothing else he can admire your dedication to not giving a damn, good sir.]

There's more than one what???

[However, he has no clue what a youkno is, so, uh...]

[anonymous text]

[greatbigrock]

_{[Honestly the only reason he can even spell somewhat right now is cause his pal has been pestering him with texts and smiley faces. He had to learn or ignore completely.]}

woman
or man i gues
i dont buy te whole one forver thing

[grapecape]

I don't see why not. My name is Ondorus.

[scientificflair]

Jean Descole.

A pleasure.

[anonymous text]

[scientificflair]

[God bless that friend of yours.]

Actually, I don't either, simply because of how depressing one's odds are of finding that one individual out of billions, to say nothing of the fact that people just don't seem to be wired that way from the start.

But I suppose I see your point. It doesn't help much with the current situation, but it's a valid one regardless.

[anonymous text]

[greatbigrock]

i say just go fr it
worst case you get slapped

[anonymous text]

[scientificflair]

...unfortunately, in this one's case, worst case is that I'm no longer able to reproduce.

[anonymous text]

[greatbigrock]

wha oh
oh
good luck pal

[anonymous text]

[scientificflair]

[............... orz]

...I'm going to need it, aren't I...

[anonymous text]

[greatbigrock]

jst dont piss them off

[her_mouse_jesty]

But that won't do! If you want to be together, you need to make an effort to be friends with her friends, or else it will be very awkward and uncomfortable. If you like her, then you should like all aspects of her life.

[grapecape]

It is. And you have my word that your identity will go unrevealed.

[usedsuitup]

They work. 83% of the time.

But usually, it also depends on what play you use.

1/2

[sculpted]

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

2/2

[sculpted]

The fact that she's willing to pay for your outings after numerous homicide attempts means that she must be some sort of angel!

I certainly hope you don't intend to attempt to murder her again!!

[scientificflair]

Those were very specific instances which are unlikely to be replicated here!!

[anonymous text]

[snapandscoot]

[[You know what this sounds like? It sounds like a puzzle! So Emmy will do her best to help you, random stranger!]]

Ah, that sort of thing is rather confusing, isn't it? I've found that the best way to tell is to try and see how they act around you; do they desire your company more than usual? Being overly friendly?

I tend to solve puzzles quite a bit, but affairs of the heart are on another level! There's just no hint coin for that sort of thing! So my advice would just be to see how things go; if your gentleman or lady is truly interested, I think you'll find out soon enough!

[sculpted]

I should certainly hope so, because I can't see a second date happening if they are!

[anonymous text]

[scientificflair]

[...wow the urge to respond with LAYTON THIS HAD BETTER NOT BE YOU is strong with this one

the only thing keeping him from doing so is the fact that Layton honestly seems like the sort to have never asked a woman on a date in his life, any woman he dated had to have worn the metaphorical pants

however the references to hint coins and the like are a bit difficult to ignore -

...oh you have to be shitting him]

That's very optimistic of you and all, but I have reasons to think she might not say anything.

[anonymous text]

[snapandscoot]

[[YES DESCOLE

THIS IS HAPPENING

THIS IS YOUR LIFE RN]]

Oh? Why do you say that? Is she the shy sort?

[anonymous text]

[scientificflair]

[oh goddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd]

No. Quite the opposite, actually.

[scientificflair]

[...what is he even looking at]

I don't think anyone likes all aspects of anyone else's life; there are bound to be some things that just aren't compatible. Aren't there? Otherwise the result would be a bit disturbing, I'd think.

[scientificflair]

[...he's tempted to comment on the statistic, but everyone knows that 97% of statistics are totally made up anyway, don't they? Especially when solicited from anonymous sources...]

"Play?"

[scientificflair]

That's not a concern of mine right now.

Do you have any actually useful advice, or should I shut this off now and spare us both some time?

[anonymous text]

[snapandscoot]

[[:3??????]]

Ah, she's outgoing then! That's excellent! Outgoing people tend to be a lot more obvious with their emotions - I should know, I've been told it enough!

You just don't think she'd say anything to you if she felt....that way, then? Any particular reason?