scientificflair | 006. Anonymous Text

[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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[[YES DESCOLE

THIS IS HAPPENING

THIS IS YOUR LIFE RN]]

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

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No. Quite the opposite, actually.

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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?

We have a bit of a rocky history, to an extent where I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't say anything.

Is that so? Goodness, we've got something in common, then! There's this fellow I know who...well, it isn't important.

Regardless, she obviously can't be too concerned with your history if you're getting the vibe that she could be interested in you romantically! Maybe she doesn't mind?

Perhaps she doesn't. It's not something I can ask her about, obviously.

Although now you have me morbidly curious about your situation. If we do have something in common, I'm sure you can understand where I would want to know where that was going.

Oh, I really wouldn't want to bore you with the details! Especially since this is supposed to be about you!

I wouldn't ask if I thought they would bore me.

Besides, the initial question is already asking people about their previous experiences anyway, as I don't think people could answer otherwise. This is just a bit more direct.

Oh....well, if you don't mind, I suppose I need to get a few things off my chest, and who better to rant at than someone anonymous?

He's just...he confuses me. He's got this rather bizarre loathing for my employer - a wonderful man! - and he's done some terrible things back in our home world, but now that we've ended up getting to know each other I find him to be...well, very pleasant company. He's done some very kind things for me; things you....well, things I wouldn't have expected him to do for anyone, much less someone he's supposed to dislike.

He also managed to actually defeat me in a fight! I never get defeated! It was one way to get me interested in him, put it that way.

I'm just....very confused at the moment.

This place seems to be good for that sort of thing. Getting to know people that you wouldn't have had reason to speak more than five words to back in your home world. Befriending those that you wouldn't have been able to stand otherwise.

It's also good for confusing people in too many ways to count. Hopefully you work something out.

Oh, I'm not too worried! I'm a rather good puzzle solver, you know, and I'm going to give this one my best shot! It's the hardest one I've come across, so solving it will be a real thrill!

Sorry for just unloading on you like that; feel free to have a bit of a rant at me to even out the scales a little!

There's nothing to rant about in my circumstance, really. At least, nothing interesting. We've had multiple fallings-out back in my home world. I suppose you could say our lines of work bring us into conflict often.

Speaking to her here has proven more pleasant than I thought it would. I've come to enjoy her company. She's an exceptional person when we don't have outside reasons to hate each other.

As you said, it's confusing. That's all.

My goodness, our situations are similar! These sorts of....feelings, I suppose, they're quite unnerving, aren't they? Especially when you're supposed to hate the other person!

If you really want an answer, maybe give her a call and take her out for tea! Then you can really analyse how she acts around you, and see if you can get any hints!

I hope things work out for you, anyway; I'd be interested in finding out if they do! You don't have to give me your name but mine is Emmy Altava; send me a text sometime!

I'll keep that in mind, then.

Even if I don't end up contacting you again - we'll see how it goes - I do appreciate the advice.

You're more than welcome; good luck with your puzzle!

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