TEXT ✦ un: scion

[shtola]

[Hey, City network! What are you up to today? Having fun exploring the liminal spaces, reliving past memories, getting locked into vaults — or maybe just fucking around? Because apparently someone's in the mood for the latter.]

what's a girl got to do to get a little attention around here? ;)

[A short time after that initial post, a follow-up appears.]

because i certainly wouldn't mind being asked out for a meal and an evening in good company, myself. by someone worthy of the honor, of course; naturally, i'm a lady of discerning tastes.

[And then, a little bit later still: ]

takers must feel the unquenchable thirst of the pursuit of knowledge and be willing to participate in intellectual debate for bells on end. oh, and graciously accept defeat when i inevitably hand it to them. or don't — i'll best you at it whether you accept it or not. i'm ever so brilliant that way. how's that for sharing?

[OOC: If the content of this post sounds suspiciously unlike Y'shtola, that's because it isn't — Thancred (onlythans) and his sticky fingers have "borrowed" her network device for a short time. Responses will come from both Thancred and Y'shtola or possibly just Y'shtola after she murders Thancred in cold blood for this!]

Comments

[unrequite]

Oh, my heart! But I understand your misgivings, my faceless darling. Surely you've never encountered a lover quite like myself before. To entertain more than one is a simple matter for someone of my prowess. You would not be neglected, my mysterious beloved...

... Unless you mean to keep my attentions to yourself? Bold. I'll allow it.

[ ;) ]

[onlythans]

as bold as your own assurances, i daresay

please, do elaborate on this noteworthy prowess of yours. i've nothing but time and attention for it

[unrequite]

Of course. I don't mind sharing a secret or two. I must ask, though... Are you looking for a single night's dalliance with regards to entertaining more than one, or do you seek to woo a pair for a long term arrangement?

[ His advice for both is actually the same! It's the mindset that differs between the two, as far as he's concerned. ]

[onlythans]

oh, don't mistake my intentions

i'm seeking proof, not explanations

[unrequite]

[ ... First an elaboration, now proof? Huh. ]

You really do need a good wooing, don't you?

[onlythans]

no, not at all

i simply don't believe you're capable of it either way

[unrequite]

That's my point, actually. One cannot convince someone that huge, lavish displays of love and affection exist if that someone in question has difficulty believing in those concepts at all. Someone who is invested in the gift of letting another know they're wanted doesn't ask for proof. They simply risk that level of vulnerability.

That's the first rule, my darling. No one romances someone who is unwilling to be romanced. That's coercion. It's simply not done.