I am sure my experience is different thanks to you and your care.
[ Yes, let's it like that and not that he's been dissociating through this whole experience.
And that's difficult... he won't share that Maria's never received flowers because that seems like a personal point that she shared with him. But he doesn't know the answer. Which would she like? She doesn't seem like someone who would like something so flashy, but at the same time, for someone who has never received them, wouldn't that be nice? To say sorry for all the times that she didn't get flowers. ]
[ What did he do?? Did he do something? Whoa, is this because he said getting a date is a good thing?
Henry sure is a weird guy.... and not just Gorgug forgetting about setting up his friends to watch out for Henry (because he's a weird guy). ]
you have to think about what your date's personality is like and what you know about them. but you just seem like a small bouquet kind of guy. it fits your personality
i picked flowers that made me think about my boyfriend. i looked at the flowers and picked them that way
you should keep it simple like that. go by feeling
[ Because Henry seems to be in such a desperate position where he could do with a teenager's help.... which is why Gorgug is giving it... ]
If he thinks about it, Maria has a shining personality. It's one that seems like she's had to dim for reasons that he doesn't know - and doesn't feel right to ask. However, it's one that's kind and understanding to those that are around her. It seems she has a lot of things that trouble her, but she tries to smile - he hopes she's smiling for herself; so she can feel consoled versus for others. He hopes also to be able to reassure and support her when he can. So, putting that all together --
It would be good to get a small bouquet for her. Something with sincerely chosen flowers and a nice ribbon to go with it. Maybe pink or red? It seems like she likes those colors. He doesn't know much when it comes from the language of flowers, but he thinks if he picks out those that makes him think of her, like he said he would; it'd be right. ]
[ The idea that someone might be worried 'cause they can't get in contact with him is something he's not used to, actually. He disappeared from all communication and seemingly existence for a week yet no one back home was worried. They felt something was wrong, but -- however, he's now in a situation where people will worry about him?
That's -- he isn't sure how he should feel beyond happy. ]
the number one thing is always communication. even if it's just hanging out [ Just letting them know you're still interested in them.
He liked Zelda. It was a nice first relationship, and sometimes he wonders if he never paid her enough attention. Would things have changed if he was more on the ball? If he wasn't content to hang out when they did, not hang out when they didn't. They drifted apart, and when Zelda finished school at the academy, it made sense to break up: the writing had maybe been on the wall for a long time. Maybe it was never meant to be deep between them.
Dating a friend doesn't make things easier, he's found. But trying to do better with communication can't be hurting, right? ]
you can talk to me about it if you don't have anyone better to talk to
[ Maybe he has... people around his age to chat to! But he's got a certain aura that makes it questionable... ]
[ Henry has always said that he wrote better than he spoke. He still stands by that since he's able to re-read what he's written rather than trying to make sense of the jumble in his head. But it also is only SLIGHTLY better. ]
I don't know how to answer that one.
[ Honesty is the best policy. He doesn't know how to respond to "if he has no one better to talk to," since this is a situation that's a fake relationship but doesn't want to divulge too much into it, but also doesn't want Gorgug to feel like he's a last resort. That seems... mean. ]
[ Is this bad? Probably not? If Maria wants Gorgug to know it's fake, she can tell him. Wait, is that putting all the burden on her? How can he shoulder some? Even if she said she'd handle everything, he feels he should do something.
[ Hmm, he really wants to start giving this guy more advice to make sure he treats Maria right. Try new things, surround her with different types of music. Take her picture? That could get weird, but Maria's never gotten to really get things more than an idea of concepts have been instilled in her being.
Maria is still Maria at the end of the day, though... and maybe all that is exactly why she's into having a fun, meaningless dating thing with Henry. ]
yeah we're close so i'm watching you in a joking way
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Date: 2025-04-13 09:19 pm (UTC)Yes, I intend to, but wonder how extravagant I should go.
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Date: 2025-04-13 09:24 pm (UTC)you should go for a normal sized bouquet or a little smaller unless they said they like big ones
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Date: 2025-04-13 09:29 pm (UTC)[ Yes, let's it like that and not that he's been dissociating through this whole experience.
And that's difficult... he won't share that Maria's never received flowers because that seems like a personal point that she shared with him. But he doesn't know the answer. Which would she like? She doesn't seem like someone who would like something so flashy, but at the same time, for someone who has never received them, wouldn't that be nice? To say sorry for all the times that she didn't get flowers. ]
Maybe. It's a difficult decision to make.
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Date: 2025-04-13 09:35 pm (UTC)Henry sure is a weird guy.... and not just Gorgug forgetting about setting up his friends to watch out for Henry (because he's a weird guy). ]
you have to think about what your date's personality is like and what you know about them. but you just seem like a small bouquet kind of guy. it fits your personality
i picked flowers that made me think about my boyfriend. i looked at the flowers and picked them that way
you should keep it simple like that. go by feeling
[ Because Henry seems to be in such a desperate position where he could do with a teenager's help.... which is why Gorgug is giving it... ]
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Date: 2025-04-13 10:18 pm (UTC)If he thinks about it, Maria has a shining personality. It's one that seems like she's had to dim for reasons that he doesn't know - and doesn't feel right to ask. However, it's one that's kind and understanding to those that are around her. It seems she has a lot of things that trouble her, but she tries to smile - he hopes she's smiling for herself; so she can feel consoled versus for others. He hopes also to be able to reassure and support her when he can. So, putting that all together --
It would be good to get a small bouquet for her. Something with sincerely chosen flowers and a nice ribbon to go with it. Maybe pink or red? It seems like she likes those colors. He doesn't know much when it comes from the language of flowers, but he thinks if he picks out those that makes him think of her, like he said he would; it'd be right. ]
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Date: 2025-04-13 10:18 pm (UTC)Thank you.
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Date: 2025-04-13 10:25 pm (UTC)[ Says the guy who texted everyone about if he should get Fabian flowers or not back in February. ]
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Date: 2025-04-13 10:26 pm (UTC)I guess you would be.
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Date: 2025-04-13 10:30 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-04-13 10:35 pm (UTC)What more do you have?
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Date: 2025-04-13 10:56 pm (UTC)shit he was hoping Henry would ask about something specific, uhhhh ]
compliment them. and pay close attention to what they say and remember it
if you have a bad memory you can take notes after dates and hanging out
don't forget to contact them when something bad happens
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Date: 2025-04-13 10:58 pm (UTC)Contact them when something bad happens?
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Date: 2025-04-13 11:01 pm (UTC)so i guess if something bad happens here or you get separated in a mission you should contact them. or find another way to contact them
have you ever made a satellite? do you know anything about networks?
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Date: 2025-04-13 11:02 pm (UTC)I don't know anything on those topics.
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Date: 2025-04-13 11:07 pm (UTC)[ Well, not exactly because he didn't know anything about those things... ]
hopefully you'll have people around to help you get in contact with them if you ever get stuck and you can't reach them
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Date: 2025-04-13 11:37 pm (UTC)I see. I'll do my best.
[ The idea that someone might be worried 'cause they can't get in contact with him is something he's not used to, actually. He disappeared from all communication and seemingly existence for a week yet no one back home was worried. They felt something was wrong, but -- however, he's now in a situation where people will worry about him?
That's -- he isn't sure how he should feel beyond happy. ]
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Date: 2025-04-14 01:09 pm (UTC)He liked Zelda. It was a nice first relationship, and sometimes he wonders if he never paid her enough attention. Would things have changed if he was more on the ball? If he wasn't content to hang out when they did, not hang out when they didn't. They drifted apart, and when Zelda finished school at the academy, it made sense to break up: the writing had maybe been on the wall for a long time. Maybe it was never meant to be deep between them.
Dating a friend doesn't make things easier, he's found. But trying to do better with communication can't be hurting, right? ]
you can talk to me about it if you don't have anyone better to talk to
[ Maybe he has... people around his age to chat to! But he's got a certain aura that makes it questionable... ]
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Date: 2025-04-14 03:45 pm (UTC)[ Henry has always said that he wrote better than he spoke. He still stands by that since he's able to re-read what he's written rather than trying to make sense of the jumble in his head. But it also is only SLIGHTLY better. ]
I don't know how to answer that one.
[ Honesty is the best policy. He doesn't know how to respond to "if he has no one better to talk to," since this is a situation that's a fake relationship but doesn't want to divulge too much into it, but also doesn't want Gorgug to feel like he's a last resort. That seems... mean. ]
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Date: 2025-04-15 01:38 pm (UTC)[ ??? ]
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Date: 2025-04-16 12:59 pm (UTC)But I appreciate your concern, though. I think the two of us will be okay.
I believe in her even if I might not be the best.
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Date: 2025-04-17 07:45 pm (UTC)Well, anyway. ]
that's good. who is it by the way? what's her name?
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Date: 2025-04-18 04:33 pm (UTC)[ ................. what's Maria's last name? Uh. It's okay. He should have asked that sooner so that's on him. ]
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Date: 2025-04-18 07:32 pm (UTC)He bagged Maria? Like, sure, he's a nice guy, but.............. ]
i know maria
[ a pause. ]
no pressure but you have to work to give her the best time of her life
she's a 10 out of 10 and worth it
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Date: 2025-04-18 07:50 pm (UTC)[ Is this bad? Probably not? If Maria wants Gorgug to know it's fake, she can tell him. Wait, is that putting all the burden on her? How can he shoulder some? Even if she said she'd handle everything, he feels he should do something.
But what? He should ask her -- but first: ]
No. I'll do my best.
I believe that, as well.
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Date: 2025-04-18 07:54 pm (UTC)Maria is still Maria at the end of the day, though... and maybe all that is exactly why she's into having a fun, meaningless dating thing with Henry. ]
yeah we're close
so i'm watching you
in a joking way
for now
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