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[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

[this is why he likes you.]

[scientificflair]

I don't mind; to answer that first question, yes, the reciprocate is definitely true, and in far greater quantities. She stood in the way of something incredibly important, and I treated her accordingly. Although she wasn't the main individual I was concerned with - her...employer, I suppose you could say, and I have a rather large and at times violent dispute that doesn't seem to be settling itself anytime soon. As such, she was angry at me on both her behalf and on the behalf of said employer, whom she's incredibly loyal to.

However, suffice it to say, our interactions have changed quite a bit over the time we've spent here.

To answer those last two questions, I have no idea regarding the first, as I can't be sure she would say anything, especially considering our history. I suppose my answer to the second would make itself plain depending on how the first resolves itself.

[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.

[...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.]

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

[grapecape]

Good call.

[.....


.........]

Strange responses aside.

[scientificflair]

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

[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...]

[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.

[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.

[grapecape]

It's not optimism when you're speaking the truth.

[....actually it is, he's just trying to lighten the mood]

[scientificflair]

I'll be sure to keep that in mind, then.

[The longest pause, then a second message.]

I appreciate this, by the way.

[grapecape]

[that gives him a chuckle off-feed. and then a smile.]

You're more than welcome. After the Pokemon, it's this being able to meet new people so easily that I love most about Johto. I'm glad I was able to be of help.

[scientificflair]

You're one of the only genuinely helpful people in this place that I've met.

While I realize this is violating the spirit of the entire exercise, might I have a name through which I can contact you later?

[grapecape]

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

[scientificflair]

Jean Descole.

A pleasure.

[grapecape]

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