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

[disarming_prince]

Of course. Now might I ask some things about you? It would be useful to come to know the man I have met here.

[legacy_blade]

"Oh, it goes everywhere with me," he says with a smile as he moves to sit down. Yeah, this looks amazing.

"I haven't seen anything so good in a long time."

[unbreakable_king]

I hardly care about formality or not at this moment. It would be more inappropriate for us not to take this time to get to know each other properly, would it not?

wrap for now? revisit later?

[biactually]

"It's that thin?" No he hadn't realized that was a thing.

It's not the curry place Nick is excited about, he smiles at the idea Teddy hasn't refused the idea of a second date.

"Then, I'll have to get in touch with you."

[ask_whydunit]

[ The young mage hummed, taking in the information with strict attention. ‘People not born with magic’ was exactly why people like Lord El-Melloi scoffed at this kind of magic, as though it were somehow lesser and not simply a new kind of magic. An innovation in a world where there was less than there used to be.

Waver found it, admittedly, fascinating because of that. The paper he was working on (much to his professor’s exhausted displeasure) was theories about how magecraft should change and adapt in the modern world.

That said, the unknowns of paramagic were worrying. Increase in calorie needs after using potions was one thing, even magecraft healing was a lot of acceleration of the natural cycles and that kind of need after the fact made a lot of sense. But memories… Yeah, he wanted to find out what he could. ]

I wonder if Odine’s research papers are available for reading… It would be useful to see what’s there, to get a better idea of what they’ve looked at and the process… [ His brow wrinkled slightly in thought. ] Hell, being able to use reinforcement magic at that level with your GF is seriously impressive. I can use it, but uh… not that well.

[ An understatement. He could reinforce to strengthen his arms or legs to avoid breaking anything if he had to use some force, or to stabilize himself on unsteady footing, but his circuits capacity was well below being able to jump quite like that. To him, it seemed that Nida could probably operate on par with his more powerful classmates, and that was incredibly impressive! ]

[ask_whydunit]

(ooc: Boys pls, they are so bad at this I love it.)

Waver had indeed offered ‘something else,’ if Terra desired it. He meant it too, but he wasn’t going to try to push the other to make a decision, in case he wasn’t interested. It seemed… safer that way? Or at least more polite, he thought. Better than assuming that Terra would want to go through with an entire date, or just drinks if he decided this wasn’t going to work for him. The mage would, of course, eat if the other decided to, but Waver’s diet tended towards being rather lacking and small meals over large ones these days due to his stomach often giving him trouble.

“Hm? No need to apologize.” He offered quickly with a small rise of his brow, given it seemed entirely unnecessary to the professor. “I’m not exactly known for going out much myself. There are plenty of things to keep one busy and unfamiliar with local bars.” He added, tone a bit final on the idea that one needed to apologize here. After all, the furthest he tended to go when he wasn’t at the Clock Tower to teach was a small café that wasn’t far from his flat.

And since it sounded like Terra was new to the city itself, it was entirely reasonable that he didn’t know places like this yet. Though it did beg the question of if the man frequented them where he came from. A question for another time, perhaps. “Ah, then welcome. I hope you find the city agreeable.” He offered politely before tilting his head slightly to consider the question. His background was not something he talked about a lot anymore. Being who he was did not really mesh with the expectations of the reputation of a Lord of the Clock Tower, and best kept to himself. Some people still did their digging, of course, and use such information to try to get under his skin.

This was not like that, though, and as far as he knew, Reines would have cleared the concerns on that front before now. “I’m originally from a smaller town outside the city and moved here to study at the Clock Tower when I was a teen. Never really left, aside from some travelling.” Probably not the whole truth, but that was even more complicated… “I run one of the departments and teach there now.”

[bornofwords]

Right!

[ He smiled, taking his turn next and gives his order to the server, quietly asking that Mark’s order to be included with his own to pay. It was still his treat, and he’d be firm on that. Once he has his cup and a couple spoons as well (in case David wanted to try some of his too), the man turned with a hum. ]

This is going to be so good! Do you want to find a place to sit in here or do you want to eat outside?

[atypical_echo]

[Of course Mark wasn't going to argue about who was treating who. That wouldn't be respectful to his date. The guy had said he wanted to, and that was all it took.]

I would rather sit in here, thanks.

[He likes to have the excuse of walls nearby and the chance to see other people around him.]

[seed_pilot]

Honestly, I couldn't tell you even if you wanted to know. We don't really have the free time to search for old research papers. They have us working so hard. But that's fair, because we really want to put ourselves into a dangerous line of work. It's important that we take it very seriously.

[Though he does look proud over the fact that their augmentation magic could be so potent. That's part of what they are meant to be. Sure they do some 'monster' fighting, but mostly they are a paramilitary. They need that sort of physicality to fight people too.]

Some people think it's the reinforcement abilities of paramagic that make it the most valuable thing for us, before even spell work.

agreed

[hybrid_prince]

"Yeah. But for now, let's have our drinks, pet some cats, and talk sports?"

No reason to rush this moment. It feels good. Hell, it feels right.

[orangewayfinder]

[He'd never heard of a date with dessert only but then again dates and Terra didn't go in the same sentence. And instead of staring at the gorgeous man, he politely consulted the menu to see about this sampler thing that Jasper was referring to.]

That sounds good.

[orangewayfinder]

Terra had been raised to be polite so that was a game he could understand. He knew about being proper, having manners and all of that. However, his stomach was getting to the point that it was about to make itself known. He had a hearty appetite, with it being burned off with all of the running around that he usually did. And training was something he took seriously too, especially if he learned something new like the Break time skill. Sure it wasn't nearly as fancy as say Aqua or Ven's version, but it definitely helped to keep him in shape.

Nodding when he heard that he didn't need to apologize, he still felt as if he should know more about this place. But he'd been swamped with work and that didnt allow him to really get out as of yet. If Heartless or Unversed showed up then he'd be way more busy than he already was. And then he learned this man was a teacher, like himself and that perked him up a little.

"You teach? What sort of things?"

As soon as those words got out, his stomach growled pretty loudly.

"Thanks."

He knew all too well about keeping busy and work really did consume a lot of time other than training himself and mundane things such as eating or resting. Aqua kicked him out of the kitchen at every opportunity so there wasn't room to improve that really.

Waver's politeness and welcoming him to this strange city was really heartwarming even if he still felt like his knowledge of it should exceed what it currently was. "I hope to be able to get out to learn more about it soon." And he felt kind of shy about that for some reason.

The reply hit his ears and Master Yen Sid's tower came to mind. It wasn't a clock tower, but he was familiar with what a tower looked like.

[phoenixawakened]

[Joshua nodded with a smile, tucking away more than a few questions.]

Agreed. Then I would ask what you do when you're not sitting on a date with someone? Would that look something like charming regular people?

[heartofalion]

[Leon folded his arms across his chest and half snickered amusedly.]

Why am I not surprised that something like that is your line of work?

[heavenlyhonour]

[He nodded.]

Can't really have one without the other.

[forsanbreque]

Dion nodded as he sat back in some semblance to find a comfortable position to sit in. "Discourse is a wise way to gain knowledge of another person. I have no objections."

But inwardly he wondered what those questions would be.

[faithfulsupport]

There was a smile. "I'm pleased to hear that. But I take it that you yourself don't cook?" IT wasn't a skill that he heard a lot of guys possessed or even did as a hobby, but he wasn't about to let that stop him personally.

As soon as Zack sat down, he rearranged the Triple Risotto, the roast and the baked potatoes onto plates. And what didn't fit on those went on other plates for extras.

[fatedsacrifice]

"Oh really?" Noctis asked, intrigued. Ambitious men weren't bad as long as the ambition part wasn't tied to something negative. And the red head's chuckle was downright endearing.

Wow.

The question had him smile and he shook his head. "Not at all. Aspirations are great things, and so far all I know of your ambition is dessert, but I'm good with that for a start."

He knew getting to know people took time and he was in no hurry.

[envious_shadow]

[One should really take the time to be more creative on dates. Why should such a special occasion be celebrated with only mundane things? At least that is the argument that Jasper would make.]

Alright then. We shall start there. And if we still find room after, we shall seek other things out.

[silent_sacrifice]

Whether his ambitions were negative or not were really dependent upon who was listing them. Those that hated him were not likely to talk to his contributions as a scholar, whether it be of materia, literature, or even agriculture. No, they would speak to his work as a soldier then.

"Oh no, desserts are treats. One must earn them by... behaving. So let us start this properly with a nice appetizer. What foods do you like and dislike, may I ask?"

[disarming_prince]

Ravus nods and considers the man.

"You speak as one of great education. Might I ask about that?"

[looking_sharp]

[Really? Rude raises a hand to count off on his fingers.]

The manner of dress, the sunglasses, the situational and environmental awareness, and likely the stern mien. It all goes with the work.

[wisecracking_shot]

Actually, maybe you can? Maybe I'm taking up so much of the bad luck that other people get all the good luck?

[unbreakable_king]

[Rhy laughs and shakes his head.]

Charm is a valuable tool for a king. So yes, I spend some time at it. And rebuilding after... well, everything that has gone wrong back home.

[legacy_blade]

"Nope," Zack says with a laugh. "We eat at a mess hall, so it isn't really a talent I've picked up. My mentor does, but he tried to teach me once and that went... Well, the fire was manageable?"

Zack just got distracted.

"Oh wow, this looks so pretty. I've never seen pretty food before."