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[in_death_sacrifice]

FORM: Crystal
SENDER: Kain
RECIPIENT: Everyone! But locked from Inessa just because.
WHAT: Just a question he has. This relationship thing is hard, ok?
WHEN: Now-ish
WHERE: Kirkwall
NOTES: No warnings

What's an acceptable means of having fun? I mean... with someone else. Someone with whom you're...

[Oh this is just ridiculous, getting this out. He clears his throat, trying again.]

What are some good ways to spend time with a significant other? [He's allowed to call her that now, right?? Ugh he is so new to this and a bit in over his head already. But he wants to start doing things together as boyfriend and girlfriend, so... now he needs to figure out what exactly to do.] I'd be curious to hear any suggestions.

Comments

[aforethought]

Didn't your ma never talk t'you about how that goes?

[ when two people love each other very much ]

[in_death_sacrifice]

[Excuse him getting all red-faced here.]

I'm well aware of that. [And definitely not yet at that stage, although in the direction things are headed... it'll get there.] But I'm thinking more along the lines of... what leads up to that. Activities that you can do together.

[serannas]

What does acceptable mean to you? Like polite? Legal? Let's get that out of the way first, then we'll see.

[in_death_sacrifice]

Something that would be... [What's the word, the best way to describe it?] ...fun for both of us. I'd think we want to remain on the right side of the law for this.

[faithlikeaseed]

Things you both like to do that're better for company. Sparring's fun, if you're both inclined. [...Why is that the first thing to come to mind.]

[in_death_sacrifice]

[It's one of the first and only things he could come up with too.]

I'd certainly be that inclined. I think she'd enjoy it at times, too, but I don't want it to be the only thing we do together... But things we both enjoy... hm, I'll try to consider that...

[gatheringstorm]

'Acceptable'? It's a date, don't make it sound so stuffy. The point is to relax and have fun.

...what do you do to unwind? Battle doesn't count this time.

[in_death_sacrifice]

I didn't intend to make it sound stuffy.

[It was totally the Orlesian in him coming through wasn't it?? Yeeeah.]

I enjoy sparring and training, and... Ah. Those are still too battle-related, aren't they?

[ichaer]

Fighting what is, more or less, your significant others' wife to prove your worth is always a good start.

[ Gonna come at you like a spider monkey, Kain. ]

[unbrokenoath]

Does that mean I have to date Inessa to get you to throw down with me?

[ Just wondering. ]

[in_death_sacrifice]

[Oh, Maker, he didn't expect that, but probably should have.]

That sounds like quite the challenge... But if I must prove myself, than so be it. I'll accept that challenge.

[el_tybs]

Were you not already doing 'acceptable means of having fun' to become significant others? Obviously you were enjoying each other's company already... just what do they or both of you like doing?

[in_death_sacrifice]

It's different, now that we're... Now... It feels as if it ought to be different, anyway. I want to show her a good time, better than anything we've done in the past.

Perhaps I'm overthinking this? Or expecting too much?

[doneisdone]

Try to keep knives out of it, if at all possible.

[in_death_sacrifice]

Then sparring is probably a bad idea, I take it?

[limier]

Have you acquired a significant other?

[ not that she's an invested party in this or anything ]

[in_death_sacrifice]

I wouldn't be asking this question otherwise.

[He pauses, for a moment.]

I feel as if I ought to be thanking you for this working out... so... Thank you.

[unbrokenoath]

D' you want me t' get the charts, 'cause I've got charts.

[ Very informative charts, with all kinds of pictures. ]

[in_death_sacrifice]

I can promise you, I have no needs of charts. If... you're implying what I think you're implying.

[conqueredhearts]

Honestly, my friend, you should learn what the two of you love doing together. Learn each others desires. You will not go wrong if you do that.

[in_death_sacrifice]

Hm... Well, I may have to think about that. We've enjoyed doing things together in the past. I suppose I'm just trying to make this... special, now that things have changed between us. I want our time together to be better than before.

[Not to put extra pressure on himself or anything.]

[arlathvhen]

[ Beleth will try to provide actual advice. Because she's the expert on this. She's read books. ]

Pack a lunch, and have a picnic together in a particularly picturesque area. I'd recommend one away from Kirkwall, personally. Maybe on a cliff overlooking the sea? Or the beach.

You could try boating together, too. If you like boats.

Or riding, if you both have mounts.

[in_death_sacrifice]

I would agree about leaving Kirkwall. Nothing against the city, but it's... bothersome, to remain in it for too long. I love heights myself, so that cliff idea sounds especially appealing. Perhaps we could ride Potato somewhere nice...

Hm... boating. I can't say I'm an expert in that area, but I wouldn't mind trying something new.

Riding can certainly work.

[crowncitizen]

I think the term you're looking for is a date. You know, going out and doing stuff together you both like, or just having a nice dinner.

[in_death_sacrifice]

I... Yes. That's what I'm attempting to do. To find out what we ought to do on a date, what would be best in her specific case.