[So you know those profiles? Those profiles are pretty handy. They can give you some pretty important information about the people you're staying in a resort with--which is good, because it means that Wave can prepare herself when she sees Sylvain hanging out at the restaurant (which honestly? Legit). But hey, we're here to have fun and this week seems to be about getting to know each other, so...?]
Hey. Don't take this the wrong way, but I'm going to make a move on you to win a competition.
[This is clearly the best possible way to go about doing so, too.]
[Those profiles sure are pretty dang handy. Sure, they don't paint a complete picture, but the first week does seem to be all about filling in the blanks left behind - if allowed, of course - of meeting the fellow competitors, getting to know them, flirting...
You know, the whole dating game deal. It'd be relaxing if there weren't Stakes(tm) involved.
But when Wave approaches and seems to be intending to join him for dinner, he's already half out of his seat to pull hers out for her (gotta be the suave cool knight, right? Something like that.) when she speaks, and he gasps! Scandalized! Before dropping that almost immediately in favor of a light, easy laugh.]
Isn't that why we're all here? Can't say I can fault you for being honest, if you don't mind me reciprocating.
[Definitely one of the best possible ways of going about it.]
Not at all. I'm not sure any of us have known each other long enough for it to be wholly legitimate, to be honest.
[Which like, fine--shameless flirting is fun! But also, she's not looking to give anyone the wrong idea either.]
And having someone try to use you when they think they're being clever about it... [Well. She gives a half-shrug; there's no better way to phrase it than:] It sucks. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Some people like to think they can fall in love at first sight, you know~
[Though, honestly, his tone shows that he really seems to think that idea is fake. And as she continues on... Well, it's almost uncanny how closely that sentiment matches his own!
So, of course, he dodges addressing it entirely and shifts to introductions. You know, like a normal person.]
Only if you don't find me too cynical for saying it's a convenient excuse to pin someone down.
[Definitely way too easy to use love at first sight as a reason to get with someone when you've actually got something else in mind...]
But we won't get very far into having a pleasant night if we keep being cynical, will we? [A half laugh!] And, honestly, you're the first, but it was only a matter of time, right?
[Oh, her face is going to give away immediately that she hates that idea, oh wow. Gross. But Sylvain's got a good point in that they're definitely not going to have any fun if they keep being cynical, so she'll set that aside for now.]
Actually, I'm a little bit surprised to hear that I'm the first. You'd think that with a game like this, people would want to start getting to know each other right away. I'm guessing that's what this scavenger hunt was meant to help us do.
[Speaking of which...]
Were there any from the top section you were looking to find? Maybe we can check a few off that list.
[It is gross! Super gross! He'd know, because he hears it all the dang time! But, setting it aside-]
You'd think so, but... some people can be shy. Give them time, they'll open up.
[Not everyone can be shameless and/or outgoing, apparently!]
Maybe we can~ Ah, first, though, do you mind...?
[He's gonna hold up his phone for a table selfie for the "eating together" prompt, if nothing else, but... also doesn't want to catch her off guard with it.]
As long as you're willing to do a second one for me.
[But yeah, hang on, she's going to just shift over next to him so that they can both be in frame for first his and then her photo. Scavenger hunt, check!]
[Oh! A blush! That's pretty cute, honestly, and has him lean forward a bit, ostensibly to get a better look.]
Huh. Could've fooled me. But anyway, I have dated before- [As if that wasn't obvious. But confirmation was good for the quiz.] -And I wasn't an only child, either.
[WOW DON'T PERCEIVE THAT???? That's just going to make it worse???????? But she's had lots of practice at pretending real damn hard that any blushes she may or may not be sporting don't actually exist, so it's fine, there's definitely no blush here, she just got sunburned yesterday!!]
It's not that there hasn't been anybody. We just never really discussed it, and then there wasn't an opportunity.
[But anyway isn't it bad form to discuss past flames at dinner with someone new? MOVING ON--she catches that phrasing, wasn't, and she nods at it.]
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Hey. Don't take this the wrong way, but I'm going to make a move on you to win a competition.
[This is clearly the best possible way to go about doing so, too.]
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You know, the whole dating game deal. It'd be relaxing if there weren't Stakes(tm) involved.
But when Wave approaches and seems to be intending to join him for dinner, he's already half out of his seat to pull hers out for her (gotta be the suave cool knight, right? Something like that.) when she speaks, and he gasps! Scandalized! Before dropping that almost immediately in favor of a light, easy laugh.]
Isn't that why we're all here? Can't say I can fault you for being honest, if you don't mind me reciprocating.
[Definitely one of the best possible ways of going about it.]
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[Which like, fine--shameless flirting is fun! But also, she's not looking to give anyone the wrong idea either.]
And having someone try to use you when they think they're being clever about it... [Well. She gives a half-shrug; there's no better way to phrase it than:] It sucks. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
[BUT ANYWAY--!!]
I'm Wave.
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[Though, honestly, his tone shows that he really seems to think that idea is fake. And as she continues on... Well, it's almost uncanny how closely that sentiment matches his own!
So, of course, he dodges addressing it entirely and shifts to introductions. You know, like a normal person.]
Sylvain. It's a pleasure to meet you, Wave.
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[It's way too easy for someone to pretend to be upstanding until they've gotten what they want.]
Hopefully by the end of the night I can say the feeling's mutual. Have you had many people take you up on your unspoken invitation?
[She's assuming that's what it was, at least; they've all got the same scavenger hunt to complete!]
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[Definitely way too easy to use love at first sight as a reason to get with someone when you've actually got something else in mind...]
But we won't get very far into having a pleasant night if we keep being cynical, will we? [A half laugh!] And, honestly, you're the first, but it was only a matter of time, right?
[Considering... scavenger hunt and all...!]
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Actually, I'm a little bit surprised to hear that I'm the first. You'd think that with a game like this, people would want to start getting to know each other right away. I'm guessing that's what this scavenger hunt was meant to help us do.
[Speaking of which...]
Were there any from the top section you were looking to find? Maybe we can check a few off that list.
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You'd think so, but... some people can be shy. Give them time, they'll open up.
[Not everyone can be shameless and/or outgoing, apparently!]
Maybe we can~ Ah, first, though, do you mind...?
[He's gonna hold up his phone for a table selfie for the "eating together" prompt, if nothing else, but... also doesn't want to catch her off guard with it.]
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[But yeah, hang on, she's going to just shift over next to him so that they can both be in frame for first his and then her photo. Scavenger hunt, check!]
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[Scavenger hunt check and also check~!]
But hm... [Scanning the list-] Have you dated before?
[He thinks it's a pretty reasonable assumption - she's definitely confident enough!]
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Actually... I haven't. I opted not to when I was younger, and after Coriolis was destroyed there wasn't really much time for dating.
But I can tell you that I'm not from Earth and that I'm not--well, I wasn't--an only child.
And you?
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Huh. Could've fooled me. But anyway, I have dated before- [As if that wasn't obvious. But confirmation was good for the quiz.] -And I wasn't an only child, either.
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It's not that there hasn't been anybody. We just never really discussed it, and then there wasn't an opportunity.
[But anyway isn't it bad form to discuss past flames at dinner with someone new? MOVING ON--she catches that phrasing, wasn't, and she nods at it.]
I'm sorry. I won't ask, but it's terrible.