#earthrunes

"I'm not saying that." firmly "I'm saying that she, and Coradel, have assisted me in -my-, ah, sartorial efforts and to, I have been told, good effect."

"If thou thinkest so, lord but... I fear they shall try to take me for a girl's knights out"

"If they do, I would recommend you accept. It is both an adventure and a pleasure."

"And... that's actually a point. Getting out. They might know better than I but... I'm given to understand that the more people you meet, people of like mind and character, with common points of interest... the more, ah, the better your chances. As it were."

"I don't understand, I go to the pracice yard all the time. "

"And I was ever in the library at Alabaster Hollows. And had I stayed there, I would not have met Coradel."

"I lack the spitcurl of eros, my lord"

He blushes.

"Temerity, my -point- is that if I'd stayed in my usual locals, we would not have met. Perhaps there are places you could find that you would enjoy, as well as meet people? I acknowledge I have little experience in this but I -think- that is how it's done. Leonora and Coradel might have more insight."

"interests beyond battle?" Blink blink

"Perhaps. Or... or developing that interest into others. Or developing new ones, yes."

A pause "Tis interesting I... are movies a good place to meet people?"

"I... I don't know. Certainly in traditional media it's a place to go when you have met someone and wish to spend time with them to determine compatibility. I, ah, I always thought it was a little awkward in that you go somewhere to sit without talking to each other for several hours. Unless there's more after the movie, it doesn't seem conducive, does it?"

"Ah.... Now, Coradel and I did spend time together watching movies at home. To share the experience, and then talk and have common touchpoints."

"Ah, the flexnet and chili"

He blushes "Not as it is used commonly, no. We often had company over to share with us. Ah, the film, and a meal."

"Forgive lord, slang is a pooka invention and easy to understand all around" Aplogetic

"No, no, it's perfectly ok."

"Ah...you know, if you wish, after you've spoken with Coradel and Leonora, perhaps you and I, as friends, could, ah... visit a museum? Or... something? There are a number of community activities and calendars that could offer new connections."

"I could be your 'wingman'"

"Oh yes, my lord I... "She looks touched "Such a wing man as to shake the earth"

He nods. "Then... you'll speak with Coradel and Leonora? And if you'll allow me, I'll find some opportunities to do different things and we'll plan some outings?"

She pats his hand "If thou think it worst" then a sigh "Knowiest of my means'

A long pause, then "...knowiest of your means?"

"AH, pooka ese is easy" A shrug "Suffice to say your plan is a sounded one"

"Very well then." a pause, and an awkward offer "Is there... anything I can do right now for you?"

A smile "talk to me of thy victories. 'No mockery "what legal dragon have you driven down?"

and she encourages him to talk of how school is going

A most enjoyable tea... Zara might approve

(End Scene)