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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[ANONYMOUS TEXT]

[scientificflair]

[...WHAT HAS JUST HAPPENED HERE]

Well. Thank you, I suppose.

I've noticed a few oddities, yes. Namely being far more trusting and open with me than she was, but that could be on account of simply getting to know one another better.

...she also seemed strangely insistent on paying for one of our recent outings. I have no idea what that was about.

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[sculpted]

What's this? The lady was insistent upon paying for a recent outing?!

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[sculpted]

Ohohohohoho~!

[[Yes, Descole. He just typed that out.]]

Combining this strange phenomenon with her desire to be more open with you.....I think your question answers itself, my friend!

[scientificflair]

[Oh my god his body was not ready for any of this - ]

It wasn't like it was anything important - IT WAS ONLY TEA!

[THIS TOTALLY MAKES A DIFFERENCE AND YES THE CAPSLOCK IS COMPLETELY NECESSARY]

[sculpted]

[[YOUR BODY WAS NOT READY?

CLEARLY YOUR MUSCLES NEED TO BE TRAINED MORE, THEN!

BECAUSE DESCOLE, REMEMBER THIS!!]]

Ah, but she still insisted on paying for it herself, when tradition states the gentleman should be the one to pay for the date! I think you've found yourself quite a winner here, my friend!

She's obviously fond of you~!

[scientificflair]

[oh my god no

please don't get your carly rae jepson all over him he'll do anything]

Obviously she's fond! But even if she's fond, I don't know if she's platonically fond or if she's...fond!

[sculpted]

[[he just wants your bb to call you maybe, ok.....]]

I think the first question that you need to ask yourself, my friend, is about your level of fondness! Tell me, is it high?

Once I know this detail, we can continue on in the direction you desire, potentially towards the lady you desire!

[scientificflair]

It's...moderate? I don't know. I enjoy her company and would prefer that she not get herself maimed.

[sculpted]

Let me ask you another question, then.

If this lady does have that rather special type of fondness for you, would you be pleased? Or would you prefer to discourage it?

[scientificflair]

I would honestly think she had temporarily lost her mind.

[sculpted]

What?! Oh come now, surely you can't think that little of yourself!! Never be ashamed of who you are! This lovely lady should be honoured that you're thinking of her like this!!!!

[[APPARENTLY IT WAS TIME FOR A PEP TALK DESCOLE IDEK]]

Besides, you haven't answered my question!

[scientificflair]

[OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD]

We had many reasons to dislike each other in the past. Believe me, it would be a valid assumption; it has nothing to do with confidence.

[i'm sorry were you still waiting for an answer or]

[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.

[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......!!

[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!

[scientificflair]

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

[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.

[sculpted]

Oh? Define 'bad' for me!

[scientificflair]

Her employer and I have an ongoing and at times rather violent rivalry. She's incredibly loyal to said employer.

I also may have tried to kill her once or twice.

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[sculpted]

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[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!!