[ Said warmly and genuinely from her cozy spot, preening a little from the praise. ]
Now I can relax until tomorrow! It would've been pretty tiring if I had to figure out who to pick after all that, [ She's sleepby... her mystical fairy energy levels are running low. ] I don't think I envy you.
[ She's a little surprised by the question, blinking innocently. ]
I wouldn't say that I wish that happened instead.
[ Things turned out the way she wanted them to... for the most part. ]
It was a good thing, for this first time to be me and him. [ She really believes that. Of the other contestants, Aventurine is the other one she would think would be totally fine going to the booth early like this — so maybe he'll understand that she's just glad to take the pressure off of everyone else. ] Though I did want to give Ringo a new experience... we'll just have to vote her in another time.
[ Right, so many experiences must still be new to Ringo...and if she were a different sort of person, Aventurine might think twice about tossing a newly-formed human in there, but Ringo might be chomping at the bit to go no matter what they think. ]
If nothing else, we have at least one disproved match. [ Although, now that he thinks about it...maybe there's more they can learn, here. ] Do you know Mister Luka very well? I'm wondering if there are any reasons you can think of that you might have not been a match.
[ That makes her look off to the side, pursing her lips. ]
Well, those sweet, honeyed words he likes so much don't work on me.
[ 'My fairy,' swearing to the heavens and the galaxies beyond, etc.... when she thinks about it, they've never had a normal conversation outside of acting like that. Everything about their alleged compatibility had been based on other inferences she had made in their interactions, though she's not sure anyone else will understand that; it's not like they were there or saw what she saw.
Either way, her appraisal is made lightly — clearly, it's not like she has a bad opinion of Luka. ]
Most guys who act like that have some other motive or reason behind it... or they're using a cheat sheet. I'm curious about which it is, and I want to understand him... but sweet-talkers were always chased out by my moms, when I had suitors. Fine jewels and pretty words aren't enough to win over someone's heart. Maybe me and that type just aren't meant to be.
[ So, when boiled down to the type of person her suitors have been, Luka may loosely fit into that group — and Yingying wouldn't be here if she had success with any of those suitors in the past. It's a good bit to chew on, and he cottons on to the way she mentions that other sought her affections, not the other way around.
There might be something to that, too... ]
I'd like to ask one more thing. Have you ever been the pursuer, Miss Yingying? Or have you always been the pursued?
[ Maybe the concept here is trying to flip that on its head. ]
Oh, I've always been the one pursued. I've never had a chance for a romance for myself, hehe...
[ Yeah.... this may come as a surprise,
But there's plenty of reason for why she's so confident showing affection and knowing about romance and intimacy. It might explain why she has so much fun flirting and coming on to others — she prefers things that way, finding that when people pursue her, she has a hard time trusting in their affections. Between her moms being protective, and the events that threw her life into chaos, there was never really time for it. ]
I know all about it, though... my moms were all courtesans. [ This is where people were paying a fortune to hear her sing... they were there paying a fortune for all sorts of things — to hear courtesans read poetry, play go, or.. to do more intimate things. ] So don't think of me as some blushing, clueless maiden.
You don't need to worry about that. You've already made it more than clear you know what you're doing.
[ So no matter how she learned it, she's more than capable of being the pursuer, if the opportunity presented itself. And here it can...there's still more to consider, it's surely not just that simple, but if it's even one factor in their matches, then it's worth considering. ]
Maybe our matches were made with the mindset that those who are usually pursued are the pursuers, and vice versa. Wouldn't it make for great television if those who haven't yet taken a swing at love finally found the one to make them do so?
[ He can just imagine it. A million dollar idea, if they can execute it. ]
[ That makes her smile very innocently, a sweet tilt of her head following it. ]
Hehe, I hope so. I have every intention of pursuing. [ In her mind, why come here if she's just going to wait around to be picked? She much prefers being the one to make moves, and she's finding that quickly. ] But are you usually the one pursued, or is it the other way around?
[ A thoughtful hum, the guise of thinking lightly about something that has been plaguing him since he signed up for this show. ]
Well, to be perfectly frank...I've never been in what you'd call a proper relationship either. I've been the pursuer and the pursued in flings and...more sordid affairs, but nothing beyond that, I'm afraid.
[ No one's pursued him, but he's never really put himself in a position to be pursued before. And as for pursuing himself...
[ So he's been a mix of both in physical affairs... and whatever "sordid" affairs means. If he's never been in a relationship before, then it has to be some combination of not pursuing it, and others not pursuing him, for whatever reason.
Isn't there a solution, then? To her needing to pursue, and this bit of information? ]
So you don't have very much experience that way either... [ She hums, eyes alight with some combination of fascination and mischief. She'll just add to her pursuing efforts right now! ] Want to go on a date with me, then? A proper one!
She's cutting right to the quick, but with the way his smile widens, one part impish, one part genuine, it's hardly an unwelcome turn of events. If she hadn't asked him for one, no doubt he would have done the same, once they're let off the leash. ]
A date, is it? Well, it'd be an absolute pleasure. I'll gladly be pursued by you, Miss Yingying, and the week after, I can return the favor.
[ That's the kind of deal he loves most, after all. ]
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[ Said warmly and genuinely from her cozy spot, preening a little from the praise. ]
Now I can relax until tomorrow! It would've been pretty tiring if I had to figure out who to pick after all that, [ She's sleepby... her mystical fairy energy levels are running low. ] I don't think I envy you.
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Trust me, I don't envy me either...but it might be a fun, little puzzle to figure out. Like slotting all the pieces into their proper place.
[ A pause. ]
Do you wish they had sent you with Miss Ringo instead?
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I wouldn't say that I wish that happened instead.
[ Things turned out the way she wanted them to... for the most part. ]
It was a good thing, for this first time to be me and him. [ She really believes that. Of the other contestants, Aventurine is the other one she would think would be totally fine going to the booth early like this — so maybe he'll understand that she's just glad to take the pressure off of everyone else. ] Though I did want to give Ringo a new experience... we'll just have to vote her in another time.
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If nothing else, we have at least one disproved match. [ Although, now that he thinks about it...maybe there's more they can learn, here. ] Do you know Mister Luka very well? I'm wondering if there are any reasons you can think of that you might have not been a match.
[ It's worth a shot. ]
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Well, those sweet, honeyed words he likes so much don't work on me.
[ 'My fairy,' swearing to the heavens and the galaxies beyond, etc.... when she thinks about it, they've never had a normal conversation outside of acting like that. Everything about their alleged compatibility had been based on other inferences she had made in their interactions, though she's not sure anyone else will understand that; it's not like they were there or saw what she saw.
Either way, her appraisal is made lightly — clearly, it's not like she has a bad opinion of Luka. ]
Most guys who act like that have some other motive or reason behind it... or they're using a cheat sheet. I'm curious about which it is, and I want to understand him... but sweet-talkers were always chased out by my moms, when I had suitors. Fine jewels and pretty words aren't enough to win over someone's heart. Maybe me and that type just aren't meant to be.
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There might be something to that, too... ]
I'd like to ask one more thing. Have you ever been the pursuer, Miss Yingying? Or have you always been the pursued?
[ Maybe the concept here is trying to flip that on its head. ]
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[ Yeah.... this may come as a surprise,
But there's plenty of reason for why she's so confident showing affection and knowing about romance and intimacy. It might explain why she has so much fun flirting and coming on to others — she prefers things that way, finding that when people pursue her, she has a hard time trusting in their affections. Between her moms being protective, and the events that threw her life into chaos, there was never really time for it. ]
I know all about it, though... my moms were all courtesans. [ This is where people were paying a fortune to hear her sing... they were there paying a fortune for all sorts of things — to hear courtesans read poetry, play go, or.. to do more intimate things. ] So don't think of me as some blushing, clueless maiden.
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[ So no matter how she learned it, she's more than capable of being the pursuer, if the opportunity presented itself. And here it can...there's still more to consider, it's surely not just that simple, but if it's even one factor in their matches, then it's worth considering. ]
Maybe our matches were made with the mindset that those who are usually pursued are the pursuers, and vice versa. Wouldn't it make for great television if those who haven't yet taken a swing at love finally found the one to make them do so?
[ He can just imagine it. A million dollar idea, if they can execute it. ]
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Hehe, I hope so. I have every intention of pursuing. [ In her mind, why come here if she's just going to wait around to be picked? She much prefers being the one to make moves, and she's finding that quickly. ] But are you usually the one pursued, or is it the other way around?
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Well, to be perfectly frank...I've never been in what you'd call a proper relationship either. I've been the pursuer and the pursued in flings and...more sordid affairs, but nothing beyond that, I'm afraid.
[ No one's pursued him, but he's never really put himself in a position to be pursued before. And as for pursuing himself...
Goodness, this is getting complicated. ]
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Isn't there a solution, then? To her needing to pursue, and this bit of information? ]
So you don't have very much experience that way either... [ She hums, eyes alight with some combination of fascination and mischief. She'll just add to her pursuing efforts right now! ] Want to go on a date with me, then? A proper one!
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She's cutting right to the quick, but with the way his smile widens, one part impish, one part genuine, it's hardly an unwelcome turn of events. If she hadn't asked him for one, no doubt he would have done the same, once they're let off the leash. ]
A date, is it? Well, it'd be an absolute pleasure. I'll gladly be pursued by you, Miss Yingying, and the week after, I can return the favor.
[ That's the kind of deal he loves most, after all. ]