third entry ⊗ anonymous: dating advice

[flamekthunder]

Sender: Anonymous (Eustace)
To: Everyone EXCEPT TIFA
Subject: Dating Advice

Requesting dating advice.

[ooc: yep that's it that's the post, and it is anonymous! Eustace also can't believe he's doing this but boy he needs it. Those who respond can either be anonymous or have their handle visible. Threads are also completely open to anyone so they can see responses. Eustace's responses will be anon by default (don't make me put the label every time please—)]

Comments

[flamekthunder]

I don't take these matters lightly, which is why I'm asking others for advice to begin with.

Consider this relationship serious. Unless something happens that's beyond our control, I have no intention of parting with them.

[It's one thing to ask about helping with the dogs and other external matters, but...something personal...and even admitting this much so far... He's really branching out of his comfort zone.]

[stupidmammon]

Ooooi! I'm just tryin' to gauge what kinda advice to give ya. Don't be such a sassy anon!

But if you're that serious with 'em then obviously what you should be doin' is thinkin' about them. What kinda things would they like. Do they like dinners? Do they like amusement parks? What's somethin' we can do together to get even' closer. Think of ways you can hold their hand without even askin'. It ain't gotta be crazy things. Even the simplest things can be fun to do with someone ya like.

[flamekthunder]

[Should have started the discussion like that instead of that whole offer nonsense!!! ...But all right, this is more acceptable. Eustace's impression of Mammon has risen up from the negatives—]

I see. This makes more sense. We're a bit limited on places we can go to in this world, but that's something I'll just have to figure out I suppose.

[stupidmammon]

[ Look, he figured it wasn't going to work, but one should never give up a chance just in case someone does fall for it. ]

You can make anything into a date. You guys like trainin? There you go! Mornin' runs? Bam. Ya just gotta stop thinkin' so stiffly and ignore how embarrasin' you feel. The rewards will be well worth the embarrassment.

[flamekthunder]

[Why are his examples forms of exercise— Wait. Didn't she mention something about wanting to learn how to shoot his gun? ...Hmmmmmmmm.]

Would weapon practice really count as a date?

[He at least thought about it but it doesn't seem very...date....like.]

[stupidmammon]

Are ya doin' it together?
Is it somethin' you both enjoy?
Then yeah it is. Anything can be a date as long as you're enjoyin' each other's company.

[flamekthunder]

Is it really that simple? Just so long as we enjoy it?

I thought there was supposed to be something more...significant when it comes to dates.

[At least that's the impression he got whenever he heard the girls talking about their ideal whatevers before he tuned it out or just flat out left.]

[stupidmammon]

I mean there's always gonna be people who think differently. Some people are more materialistic than others. But it sounds like the person your with ain't like that. Trust me, you'd know if they were.

So just focus on doin' things together that you think'll make you both happy.

[flamekthunder]

What you say does make sense, and it aligns more with my philosophies as well.

That leaves a different question. What can be done in this world? Given that it's a still developing town, there aren't a lot of places that seem suitable, even for a stereotypical date.

[It's not like they have to, but having options does help at least. Even if he was feeling fancy to take her out for a nice dinner the options are a little...]

[stupidmammon]

Hell if I know. I mean lookin' at the stars together could be romantic and junk, but with the moon ya know... might not have the same affect.

[flamekthunder]

[....Stars...]

No, but it does give me an idea.

[stupidmammon]

See? Ya just gotta think outside the box. Man I'm good at this.

[flamekthunder]

Are you always giving out advice?

[stupidmammon]

All the time, though no one ever listens. [ Not even himself. ]

[flamekthunder]

...This isn't helping with your credibility.

[Though. He can't deny that what's he said so far seems fairly legit??? He can't see anything wrong with it, anyway...]

Why don't they?

[stupidmammon]

I dunno if you have any siblings, but younger siblings are a pain in the ass and never wanna listen to the older siblings.

[flamekthunder]

[...Ah.]

Maybe if they respected you more.

[stupidmammon]

Ouch. What a critical hit.

[flamekthunder]

Take it from experience.

But if it's any condolences, I'll be taking your advice. I don't see anything wrong with it, at least. And if something goes wrong, I'll know who to blame.

[stupidmammon]

If anything goes wrong you only have yourself to blame. I ain't the one on the date, you are.

[flamekthunder]

[Hah. That actually gets a small grin out of him.]

True.

[stupidmammon]

So don't screw it up with your date, yeah?

[flamekthunder]

I may have said it in jest, but it's likely impossible. At least, not enough to ruin it.

[Confident? Adequately so. But he'll allow for unforeseen disturbances and any mistakes on his part.

Otherwise he is totally perfect and can do everything well when he puts his mind to it—]

[stupidmammon]

Aren't you, Mr. Confident. Enjoy your date then~