It's For Your Own Good

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Blind Date Meme



Let's face it, sometimes it's difficult finding someone to share your time, and your heart (or maybe just your body), with. Luckily for you, you have well meaning friends. Unfortunately for you, you have well meaning friends who didn't tell you this was coming. That's right. They have taken it upon themselves (and no doubt friends of friends or family members or someone else who clearly doesn't know you) to arrange a date. Without telling you.

That's right. The dreaded blind date. Which means now you've got to get through at least a reasonable amount of time with a total stranger (or maybe not a stranger if you're particularly, well, we can't say if it's lucky or not) before you can reasonably escape. Maybe it will go well. Maybe this will be the start of the rest of your lives. Maybe you'll get laid. Maybe you'll have a horror story for the ages.

No matter what plays out, though, you're here. Might as well see just how your luck is going to play out.

How to Play

1. Post your character and canon below along with any preferences. Then go back and edit your comment with the next number in order (i.e. first TL is 1, second is 2, etc)

2. Tag other TLs. If a character isn't in normal preferences, ask if they might want a date that goes poorly instead!

3. Optionally, get yourself a truly blind experience by going here and randomly generating a number. Then find the matching TL (numbered back in step one) and enjoy your blind date.

4. For more fun, use the list in the first comment for randomized date locations!

Comments

[seed_pilot]

[Ew, dragons. Don't tell him there are some around. It hurts.]

You kidding? We have pseudo-dragons on campus in our training grounds. The type of weapon I use is actually often suggested to people who are after monster hunting with a specialty in large creatures. I mean, of course they aren't dragon dragons, but that's just how it is sometimes.

[OOC: we can talk about it soon. Probably not this week because life stuff.]

[dead_tongue]

You wanna be Patrick Swayze or Demi Moore?

[dead_tongue]

True.

Oh, well, that's probably fine then. You're very intense. People tell you that a lot? [Just... so cheerful.]

[bornofwords]

Aside from a child with a sweet tooth, maybe? Not me, I think.

[ He responded with a soft smile, definitely getting it. Plus, he’s a little into this now. The talk of flavours and toppings has him a little excited for the destination drawing nearer. ]

Right, they add both texture and flavour. I’m rather fond of them in cookies, because they balance well with sweets.

[ Thank goodness whoever the hell created him hadn’t included a nut allergy. That would have been rather disappointing to him, considering his preferences and the options they were talking about for froyo. ]

[burning_youth]

Yeah. It's a thing.

[He sighs, like he's frustrated by that. Like he doesn't know entirely how to escape that.]

I do try, most of the time.

[atypical_echo]

I don't know. I mean, you have more of her hair, but you also have arms that look nice and long to wrap around. You'd be perfect in either role.

[dead_tongue]

It's not bad to be intense. Don't worry, I'm a Scorpio, you don't scare me.

[biactually]

Nick and Teddy might just have something to connect on, another time.

Things not in reach. Nick studies the table for a moment.

"I'm sure we all have things like that. It's good you wouldn't really miss them. Guess you can't miss what you don't have." He gives a weak smile, looking back to Teddy.

[burning_youth]

[That earns a chuckle because he can't fathom what that has to do with anything. And it does bring a genuine smile to his face.]

Brave enough to face the unknown?

[dead_tongue]

Thank you! You're so sweet. I'll be Demi.

[Just going to plop in front of the potter's wheel.]

[dead_tongue]

The unknown is only unknown if you don't explore it.

[That smile does wonders for his face, Iggy thinks.]

[orangewayfinder]

[This man was definitely good looking and Terra wasn't sure what to make of it. Sure he'd seen all sorts of things when he was in Greece for the Games, and he had turned away and blushed a lot every time. But having someone here for him was quite different than turning his head away and pretending that he saw nothing when he'd gotten quite the eye full.

Smiling, he shook his head.]

Not at all, you're right on time.

Fair enough!!

[orangewayfinder]

For his part, Aqua had 'showed him the ropes' since she was dating some guy she'd met at the Games while searching for him. So she had shared her experiences and had embarrassingly even had her date give him a tip or five. All that he personally knew about dating was what he'd seen at the Games in Greece although that was more further along than just grabbing a drink or casually meeting someone or having dinner or something like that.

Surprised but in a delighted sort of way, Terra took the offered hand and shook it a moment before letting go. "It's nice to meet you Waver." He half thought to say Mister Velvet which automatically came to mind. But he recalled Aqua chiding him when he practiced with her and her guy friend, telling him that was far too formal and to go with whatever first name he got.

[heartofalion]

[Leon's gaze lifted at hearing the name he eschewed. The man staring at him was dressed neatly in a suit and that had him briefly wonder if the other guy wore one all of the time since it seemed to fit him naturally.]

Who are you?

[More importantly, he wondered how the other knew his real name. What the hell was going on?}

[heavenlyhonour]

[He saw the guy come in and then looked back down at the glass of ice water that the waitress had been kind enough to give him once he said he was waiting for his date. He wasn't sure how long to give this person but he'd wait about an hour or so. After that, he'd call Genesis and tell him to forget about blind date set ups.

Hearing footsteps approach, the man he saw come into the Bistro was looking down at him.]

I'm Angeal.

[Nope, no angel here.]

[faithfulsupport]

[Hearing the knock at the door, Ignis had just finished lighting the candles on the table and set the matches down. With one last look at a perfectly set table, he turned and opened up the door.

This was the lad that he'd seen sparring on a few occasions, but they'd never been formally introduced. And then of course his green eyes slid to the flowers and that impressed him with how thoughtful that was.]

I am Ignis Scientia, it's a pleasure to finally get to meet you face to face.

[forsanbreque]

[Dion would privately admit to himself that he was impressed the gorgeous man before him had bowed. He wasn't sure if the others had told this man who he was or if they had informed him of his title. The royal dragoon had told those that were determined to set him up on this date that he absolutely didn't want it known because he didn't want to make anyone uncomfortable in his presence. Still, he nodded his head politely to the man and sat down across from him as he was bade.]

I trust that I have not kept you waiting?

[phoenixawakened]

[Joshua put his head down to smile. Of the two, he was always convinced that his brother was far better looking, more rugged, more handsome, more sought after.]

You might change your mind if you met him. Although he is not here and I have to say I'm grateful for that small favour.

[But once Rhy spoke again, he lifted his head back up and shook his head, a smile upon his lips.]

I admit a small part of me is looking forward to that.

[fatedsacrifice]

[The king read, just not half as voraciously as say Gladio or Iggy. But he was happy to see the book at any rate. However, he was a little puzzled when he heard 'no' but then the book snapped shut with a quickness and a pair of beautiful blue eyes looked up at him and he felt a little shy.]

I'm Noctis. I hope you were expecting me.

[He didnt miss the part where he was told the other would consider himself fortunate. Hopefully that still held true here.]

[atypical_echo]

I'll take Moore of that.

[He chuckles to himself and moves to shift a sheet behind Iggy.]

You going to care that people are going to be watching us?

[atypical_echo]

Cookies without nuts are just boring. Which is something people will judge me for I suppose.

[Oh, and they are here. And Mark smiles as he moves to hold the door open for them.]

Here we are.

[legacy_blade]

[Well you're supposed to bring flowers on a date, right? He wants to do this right.]

Zack Fair. Gladio told me how to get here but I got a little lost. I'm not too late am I?

[unbreakable_king]

[There are those who desire 'rugged and handsome'. There were some that desired something more svelte, lean, refined. Rhy Maresh knew the value in both and preferred the latter.]

I do believe my mind is firmly set and not looking to be swayed from the splendor laid before it. Though since you are looking forward to such reassurances, I shall have to apply them liberally. But first, might I see that a meal is brought for us?

[hybrid_prince]

"You can absolutely miss what you don't have," Teddy corrects, his voice soft and a bit sad. He's missed his father all of his life.

[envious_shadow]

Ah, that is wonderful to hear. I would hate to display myself in such a horrid manner. But now that I am present, we should see to our evening together.