Glad I could be of assistance. And yes, please, take me out on a date, preferably the old-fashioned kind. But without the old fashioned drink, as we discussed.
Unfortunately I'm don't think any venue with decent drinks will pass for old fashioned but I'll try to make up for it by pulling out your chair and holding any and all doors open. Any favorites on that list of yours?
Are you saying only egotistical gym douches can plan bad dates? That's a shame, I didn't take you for close-minded.
In all honesty, I don't have a good answer for that. I work a lot, or I used to, so the few weeks I've been here have been the most free time I've had in years. What about you, I'm sure you have a more exciting answer?
There is a difference between a date that's badly planned and a terrible date. Badly planned dates can still be fun. Terrible dates make you wish the floor would open up and swallow you whole so you don't have to continue suffering.
No hobbies at all? I definitely understand the workaholic thing, but you really never had any downtime to just enjoy yourself? That sounds terrible.
In that case, I encourage you to tell me if at any point you start wanting the ground to swallow you whole. I can deal with a little constructive criticism in the name of salvaging our date.
It's not that bad. You keep busy enough, you hardly even notice. [ Does he know how depressing that sounds? Maybe. Or maybe he's convinced himself it's totally reasonable to be an on call superhero 24/7/365. ]
I haven't been exposed to much of it but I've really enjoyed what I HAVE listened to. You're a fan, then?
That sounds beyond depressing, you know. All work and no play makes Jack in desperate need of a drink and some time off.
[ luckily he's found himself in the land of Permanent Vacations. and he's in good hands. linda knows a thing or two about how to destress. ]
My musical tastes are pretty varied, but jazz is one of those genres that people either love or hate. I used to collect records. First-editions, rare recordings, things that were difficult to find but worth holding on to.
I brought a few of them with me, if you'd like to listen to them one of these days?
I'm sure my time here will go a long way towards using up those vacation days.
I think I know what you mean. People don't seem to have an appreciation for anything heavily instrumental anymore. Sometimes I think the music industry is trying to phase out instruments altogether.
Sure, that would be great. I take it the ones you brought are your favorites?
[ in the game of cuddling, you either cuddle or you sit at home, no further along to your incentive and certainly no happier for it. so linda had been absolutely thrilled to agree to an impromptu drinking date with a well-formed man from cuddlr.
it had, luckily enough, been a good idea. pleasantly buzzed from a few glasses of sangria, her flirting has gone from cheeky grins and emoticons to arm touching and hair flips. it's all she can do, what with steve's insistence on pulling out chairs and opening doors. what kind of woman can resist a classy gentleman like that?
not linda, that's for sure, and definitely not post-sangria. ]
Are you always this charming, or am I just especially lucky tonight?
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What's your poison? Round two's on me.
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I'm sure we can find someplace in town that serves a good sangria.
You know, I'm not very picky. We could always take a look at the drink menu and try something new?
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Just saying.
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So can I take you out sometime?
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What should we put on the agenda?
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[ wouldn't you know it, but a veritable spreadsheet of locations to peruse has been forwarded to you. ]
Is this a drinking only sort of date, or should I be prepared for additional activities?
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I may have something planned pre-drinks but I'd hate to spoil it.
[ aka please don't ask because he's not actually sure where he's taking her yet ]
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[ surprises? iiiinteresting. there's a brief pause before a second message beeps into view ]
You're really raising the bar for when it's my turn to plan the date, you know.
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If it'll help, I can take you somewhere you'll hate and lower the bar back down to zero.
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But tell me – aside from being a proper gentleman and wooing all the ladies, what are you into?
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In all honesty, I don't have a good answer for that. I work a lot, or I used to, so the few weeks I've been here have been the most free time I've had in years. What about you, I'm sure you have a more exciting answer?
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No hobbies at all? I definitely understand the workaholic thing, but you really never had any downtime to just enjoy yourself? That sounds terrible.
How do you feel about jazz?
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It's not that bad. You keep busy enough, you hardly even notice. [ Does he know how depressing that sounds? Maybe. Or maybe he's convinced himself it's totally reasonable to be an on call superhero 24/7/365. ]
I haven't been exposed to much of it but I've really enjoyed what I HAVE listened to. You're a fan, then?
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[ luckily he's found himself in the land of Permanent Vacations. and he's in good hands. linda knows a thing or two about how to destress. ]
My musical tastes are pretty varied, but jazz is one of those genres that people either love or hate. I used to collect records. First-editions, rare recordings, things that were difficult to find but worth holding on to.
I brought a few of them with me, if you'd like to listen to them one of these days?
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I think I know what you mean. People don't seem to have an appreciation for anything heavily instrumental anymore. Sometimes I think the music industry is trying to phase out instruments altogether.
Sure, that would be great. I take it the ones you brought are your favorites?
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I'll put together an introductory class for you. Jazz 101. Let's hope you're a good student. :)
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So let's say 8:00?
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action >> dear reader, they still haven't touched faces
it had, luckily enough, been a good idea. pleasantly buzzed from a few glasses of sangria, her flirting has gone from cheeky grins and emoticons to arm touching and hair flips. it's all she can do, what with steve's insistence on pulling out chairs and opening doors. what kind of woman can resist a classy gentleman like that?
not linda, that's for sure, and definitely not post-sangria. ]
Are you always this charming, or am I just especially lucky tonight?