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

[kree_soldieress]

Oh, was that true? Lauri-Ell is a bit excited about that. She would very much enjoy having this once again.

"We met recently, and have been attempting our best to ensure we come to know each other as we should."

[burning_youth]

See, in my book Fine Arts majors are creating something. An English Lit major makes themselves off of their analysis and critique and breaking down of other people's works. It's vaguely constructive, but only through deconstruction, by peeling away the layers of creation to find the squishy bits under them.

[And here he is, getting a bit too into the talk.]

No, there isn't. I don't mind it, except when people are assholes. Which is far too often sadly.

[dead_tongue]

True, but I think you're discounting the importance of media interpretation and criticism! Why create if people don't spend time drawing meaning from said creations?

Yeah, true. That's why I never made it long in that branch of customer service.

[orangewayfinder]

[Terra smiled as the man spoke ad being worried about displaying himself in a horrid manner. He got the gist of what the man was saying, but it was adorable almost.]

Right. Are you hungry? We should probably eat if you are.

[orangewayfinder]

Terra had been quietly studying his date or whatever this was called. He could only imagine the ribbing Aqua or her boyfriend or whatever would be telling him to say or do. But those thoughts silently danced through his mind before noticing Waver looked a little uncomfortable.

Was this whole thing wrong somehow? Terra quickly reasoned with himself that the other was in fact here and hadn't run away, so they should be on the right track, or at least so he hoped. But then Waver spoke. Taking a seat at the other's request, he nodded. "A drink would be great."

That at least would give them both something to do. And of course he mentally made a note that he'd brought plenty of munny to ensure that he would pay for the both of them. Aqua had been adamant that he did that. So accepting the drink was fine, but he had the mind that he would pay for this entire thing which was more than completely fine.

Trying to make conversation he looked at Waver. "What do you normally drink?"

[heartofalion]

Rude.

[Leon repeated this name, but he liked Rudolfo. However, he wasn't going to call someone by a name they didn't go by.]

So you're to be my date this evening?

[heavenlyhonour]

[He would have to admit that he wasn't used to being looked over as was being done right now. Well, unless one counted fights, but this wasn't that.]

I'm sure, thanks.

[In his mind he was flustered.]

[faithfulsupport]

[He pulled the door open a lot wider.]

Welcome in then Zack. And no you're right on time. However please do come in and I'll fetch a vase to put those lovely flowers in.

[fatedsacrifice]

[The king is impressed and there was something in that old time gesture of pulling out a chair for him that brought Ignis to mind. So this guy was a gentleman? Noct could definitely live with that. However, he did blush a little when the man spoke about hoping.]

Uh ya..thanks.

[Noctis sat up straight much like he had when he met up with Iris in Lestallum. Normally in front of the guys he slouched, but not today and he hadn't that day in Lestallum either.]

You weren't waiting long, right?

[phoenixawakened]

[Joshua still couldn't understand this man, but he would learn. That was definitely one thing he was good with and even if this was all new to him he would still walk this path and so he nodded to his over eager companion with a small laugh in his tone.]

I would be honoured to share a meal with you.

[forsanbreque]

[Dion's golden eyes looked up at Ravus as the man stood. And for a moment he paused, wondering if something was amiss. Once he heard the report, he shook his head.]

And even if that is the case, please inform me as to how may I repay you for your time?

[disarming_prince]

[Two men, frightfully polite. Wasn't this an interesting issue.]

I assure you that it would be unbecoming of me to accept some form of recompense for my own behavior. There is nothing gentlemanly about that.

[envious_shadow]

Food would be welcome. It is something I would look forward to. Especially if there are sweets.

[burning_youth]

See, now I can respect that point of view. In fact, there is something to be said for the sustaining of criticism as media literacy seems to be falling off in online spaces, and in those spaces there are some really interesting bits of scholarship going on.

[See, he could talk about this for hours.]

Oh, Customer service is other people. And other people are hell.

[silent_sacrifice]

[Well, he was a gentleman when it suited him. Which it did not always. Just usually.]

Not so long that it was inconvenient. Only five minutes.

[wisecracking_shot]

[Clint grins then pulls out a chair so he can sit down.]

So, you ever been to this restaurant before? It's a bit... nice where where I usually go.

[looking_sharp]

So it would seem. I hope this is not something which will be a probelm

[legacy_blade]

[He grins and steps in, handing over the flowers. A vase sounds good.]

Great. I don't want to be late. I'm not always the best at it. I get lost sometimes. But not this time. Not as bad as I could have.

[unbreakable_king]

Wonderful.

[Rhy smiles and waves over a server, asking them to bring their finest wine and a meal to match. It wasn't always a menu option in places like this and he did not mind that. It felt more genuine. Then he turns back to Joshua.]

So, might I ask you a question?

[dead_tongue]

I would love to hear more about that research, no lie.

See, I like other people! I'm just really bad at retail and server positions. I still work in customer service, I suppose. It's just much more personal.

[burning_youth]

I'd be happy to turn you on to some really great amateur critics and analysts who do some really great work. Because it is interesting to see the work going on outside of academia.

[Oh, Warren's found that customer service and the food service industry had been great at teaching him to control his anger.]

Personal was never my skill.

[dead_tongue]

Would you? I'd love that. I like video essays and stuff, although usually they're much dumber. Like about YouTube knitting drama.

No? Too prickly?

[biactually]

Teddy starts scrolling through his phone, and Nick leans over the table, though he's careful to keep a hand on the cat and make sure it wouldn't be affected or harmed in the move.

"I'm not much into comics. I prefer the movies. But if you drew one, I'd read it."

[hybrid_prince]

"I haven't drawn any. I don't know that I have the style or story writing skills for it," he says as he passes the phone over to show off some sketches of a basketball team at practice. It's perfectly realistic, but it still feels like flow and motion in it.

[burning_youth]

Youtube knitting drama?

[No, he wants to know that. He's amused and pleased.]

Oh, your phone number. So I can send you some channels. And yes, I'm a bit prickly. A shorter fuse.