Forward dated to the auction

[untwisted]

Sender: Martel Yggdrasill
To: Everyone
Subject: Date Auction

Hello, everyone! The Date Auction certainly sounds like a lot of fun and I wanted to make sure you knew about one of the people who'll be up for bidding: Kratos.

[A basic sketch of Kratos appears after this. Yes, I'm too lazy to look one up It's definitely imprinted and not drawn by her.]

I've known him for a long time, and even if you've met him I'm sure he hasn't told you much about the kind of person he is!

You might have noticed this for yourself, but Kratos is very cool! He's always collected, even in difficult situations. He usually knows the right thing to do and to say in those moments too. If you're ever having trouble with something and need advice, you should definitely talk to him about it!

He's a very good fighter. Maybe you've gotten to see him on the battlefield here. Not only is he an accomplished swordsman, he's an excellent teacher! I've seen him instructing someone many times. He can stay in control of every situation and his methods work very well!

And I have to mention how dependable he is. Kratos is a very kind man who will help people when they need it. He stands by what he believes in while also being willing to listen and see things from another perspective.

The last thing you need to know is that he does his best when he's got other people with him. So please spend some time with him if you'd like! I know he'll appreciate it even if he doesn't say so.

Comments

Sender: Anya

[grandduchess_anya]

Wow! That is a great pitch for people to consider in spending time with your friend. I bet that he will appreciate the efforts you put into promoting him to any interested parties. Hopefully he doesn’t mind getting to meet more people during the Auction.

[untwisted]

I hope so too! He really should enjoy himself more. That's why I thought this might help.

[grandduchess_anya]

Oh absolutely. It is a great idea to venture out and seek more friends in a variety of ways, this being one of them. Glad that you’ve picked the right timing to do so too.

[untwisted]

I agree, I usually enjoy meeting new people! You never know where you might find a special relationship, too, so it's definitely always worth trying.

[grandduchess_anya]

I can say the same thing. Meeting so many people in various events is a great way to find and make new friends. It never hurts to branch out one’s own social circle.

[untwisted]

Right! Obviously you won't always be successful and there will be people who can't get along easily with you, but in some situations you have to take that risk and see what happens. I wouldn't even know Kratos if we hadn't tried to speak with him.

[grandduchess_anya]

Oh yes. That is what I am also thinking as well. You can never know how great it can be to be social until you try, even if it might take multiple times to finding people who can click with you.

Sender: Kratos 1/2

[flamberge]

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give him a moment to process this and to formulate a response that's more eloquent than just 'martel, what the hell--'.]

[flamberge]

Please tell me you didn't sign me up for a date auction.

[untwisted]

[Have the journal equivalent of a "..."]

Oh, didn't I mention this?

[flamberge]

No, you hadn't mentioned it given I would've shot down the idea immediately if you had.

[untwisted]

Aw, why? It should be a lot of fun!

[flamberge]

I'd hardly call being forced on a date with random people fun.

Sender: Shealtiel

[lemoncandy]

( Hmmm. It's not that he disagrees that Kratos is cool... But. )

Are you his friend, or his agent?

[untwisted]

Haha, I'm his friend! I don't think Kratos is interested in being an entertainer, anyway.

[lemoncandy]

Right... He doesn't seem very outgoing.

Must be nice to have a friend who gives free advertisements like this. I think? Actually, maybe it's embarrassing. Did he ask you to do this?

[untwisted]

In situations like this he usually isn't.

Oh no, but I really thought it would be good for him to participate. That's why I got him registered, too!

[lemoncandy]

( Ohhh the idea of Kratos reacting to this is so funny, knowing the little that he does. Help. )

You're probably right! Good job.

[untwisted]

Thank you. It's really not much, though.

Does this mean you've already met Kratos?

Sender: Ken Amada

[whatsamada]

[...]

I'm assuming you must be Martel since you know so much about him.

[untwisted]

That's right. Have you heard of me?

[whatsamada]

From Kratos since I heard a lot about you from him.

[Along with....a few other things but.....]

[untwisted]

Oh my, really? That makes me a bit self-conscious, haha! I hope I can live up to your expectations.

[whatsamada]

I think so.

He has told me a lot about you and I hope that we can get along! But uh...is there any reason why you signed him up?

[untwisted]

I hope we can too! Please tell me about yourself!

Kratos puts a lot of pressure on himself. He needs to let himself have fun more often. So I thought this would help him practice!