luca

[dotcom]

i looked for a meme and gave up its fine

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[dotcom]

That's not a surprise. She's the only girl he knows.

[notaccurate]

...ah. And he's such a hopeless romantic too.

[dotcom]

I guess...

[ he isn't sure he likes where this conversation is going ]

[notaccurate]

Ah, well. So long as he knows what he wants. Far be it from me to tell someone they're wrong just because I don't personally like it.

[Let your co-worker be romantic, Takeru.]

[dotcom]

I see that you're fond of him.

[notaccurate]

I am. He's an interesting one.

[But that genuine smile is quickly covered up by a more sheepish one.]

Ah, but don't worry. I won't tease him.

[dotcom]

[ ... ]

You can do whatever you want with him.

[notaccurate]

Ah? I mean, I already said I would be nice, but you're not worried about him?

[dotcom]

Why would I be?

Is there a reason to be worried?

[notaccurate]

Beyond the murderous robots and whoever else killed here?

[dotcom]

Oh, he'll be fine. He's too stupid to die.

[notaccurate]

You say that now.

[dotcom]

I'm not his babysitter.

[notaccurate]

No, but- aah, nevermind.

[He reaches up to straighten his hair.]

What about yourself, hmm? I haven't seen too many people teasing you.

[dotcom]

Why would someone want to tease me? I'm not friends with any of you.

[ the thought sounds so foreign ]

[notaccurate]

We could change that, you know. I wouldn't mind being your friend.

[dotcom]

[ he tilts his head. ]

Is that right?

[notaccurate]

It is. You're an interesting one, you know.

[dotcom]

I know.

[ sometimes! you're confident! ]

Not usually something other people point out.

[notaccurate]

Well, I'm pointing it out. And I won't say we have to immediately jump to being friends, it doesn't work that way. But if you're amendable, I would like to try heading in that direction?

[dotcom]

[ hm. ]

I have high standards.

[notaccurate]

I think I can fit those standards, don't worry.

[He might only have one braincell, but at least he has one.]

[dotcom]

Well then...

Impress me!

[notaccurate]

[Oh, that's a nice smile.]

Well. We'll need to talk some so we can get to know each other better. Over tea, perhaps?

[dotcom]

Oh, tea is fine.