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—)]

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[hearthwarming]

We do the things I just said!

[ ... ]

Do those not count...?

[flamekthunder]

I'm not sure. I was always under the impression dates were to have more significance or some extra meaning compared to what you would normally do.

[Said impression coming from the girls around him that he tended to ignore, hence why he knew he needed to branch out his sources.]

[hearthwarming]

Oh... I understand now.

[ Welp. Perhaps she should take her boys out on a date one of these days...? She has never actually been in a relationship before, actually. Maybe she should be paying attention to the advice on here too?? ]

Well, then... If dates are supposed to be more special than what you would normally do, then may I ask how you usually spend time with them? Then maybe we can think of ideas!

[flamekthunder]

[...Hrmmrmmrmm does he have to— Wait.

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He can't...mention the dogs or that will out him—

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Go out to the markets, have a few meals together, and otherwise spend the time at my place.

[...That sounds...so...normal and almost domestic?? Compared to the truth. But then again is it really that different??? He also realizes that he's never really been to Tifa's home and she's just been either at his or the Corgi Tree.]

[hearthwarming]

[ Oh, well, that sort of sounds like what she said she does with her partners, too, doesn't it? Wait a minute, this person is posting anonymously.

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This isn't Diluc, is it??

No, wait. He wouldn't subject himself to this. He would probably just fold his arms and close his eyes and grumpily say something about how he doesn't need advice from strangers and that he'd much rather figure it out on his own if they would continue to have patience with him. ]

Well... I'm assuming you have meals together at your place, but maybe it would be nice to have a meal elsewhere too! It seems like a lot of our fellow dreamwalkers are putting up businesses of their own, so maybe taking them there?

[flamekthunder]

The thought did occur to me as it seems to be the most natural idea. I'll have to look into what's been established so far.

[hearthwarming]

I hope you have a lot of fun!

What else... what about going on a trip together?

[flamekthunder]

A trip?

[...Hmmm.]

A camping trip wouldn't be too bad. I'd just have to make sure it's somewhere safe.

[hearthwarming]

Oh! A camping trip sounds wonderful!

[ she's going to steal that idea for herself, thank you ]

It's been so long since I was last camping... though I hadn't thought about needing to make sure it's somewhere safe... Maybe you can set up some traps or alarms just in case?

[flamekthunder]

[BRUH]

Those won't be necessary. I'll just scout and clear the area first.

[Extreme measures.]

[hearthwarming]

[ WHAT. How is what he says any better?? ]

Ah... I suppose that works too. To be honest, though, if you're able to scout and clear the area beforehand, then I'm sure you won't have any problems dealing with problems if they come up in the moment. Hopefully your date won't mind if that happens!

[flamekthunder]

[Don't steal his idea???]

She might not, but I'd rather we have a peaceful time than have unwanted disruptions or injuries.

[hearthwarming]

[ It was like... 40% her idea also?? ]

That is a fair point!

But in any case... I spent some time out in the woods before it started getting really cold, so if you want I could try to make you a map of some nice little clearings!

[flamekthunder]

I wouldn't mind a few locations. Flower fields would also be a fine option, or somewhere with a decent view.

[He can think of a few places, but never hurts to expand the possibilities. He's curious to know what Oriphi's found.]

Though if you have any special places for yourself...no need to bother unless you want to tell me to stay away from it.

[hearthwarming]

[ ??? ]

Why would I tell you to stay away from it?

[flamekthunder]

So we don't accidentally run into each other and disrupt your own private dates.

[hearthwarming]

Oh... I would hate for you to miss out on some nice locations because of that...

I realize you might not wish to be identified, and that's okay. But I really do want to help, so I'll make some notes or a map for you when I have the chance!

[flamekthunder]

[More like he doesn't know whatever things you're doing with your harem, Oriphi—]

There will be plenty around, it's fine. But it's appreciated.