speed dating 2.0

[idolpro]

WHO: More idols looking to have a good time
WHERE: Game Tower
WHEN: Day 120, morning

[ Hello, Idols! Are you ready for a game?

Some of you may have played this before! The area is familiar for sure: today's playing field is an expansive balcony with several mini-tables paired with two patio chairs each, garden umbrellas planted to keep the heat away. You can see the rest of the city from up here, too - it turns out you're pretty high up as you can even see the start of the Rainbow Bridge from here, though the railings are high so there's not a high likelihood of accidentally falling down.

There are a few pink lemonade pitchers scattered around with paper cups if you're thirsty, and some bite-sized chocolates if you're hungry. Cute snack food!

The instructions look familiar, too: it's a light game, with no enforced truth-telling even. No status effects! Just dates!

There are cards on the table, too! ]

INSTRUCTIONS | SIGN-UPS | TURN-IN | OVERFLOW

Comments

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Oh? His brows are raised!]

Interesting... Whadya have in mind?

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

[ oh good, is this another challenge boy??? ]

This is a date, right?

Successfully charm me and I'll give it over happily.

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

Charm you...

[Yeah he's a challenge boy but romance is where he falls horribly short. Griffin's face falls into an expression of, uhhHHH and suddenly he has to think very hard. Like his brain is hurting.]

I gotta say, I don't remember much 'bout being charming...

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

[ Don't laugh. Don't laugh -

Nope, laughs. ]

Where did that confidence from a few seconds ago go?

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

[H-hey. He snaps back as a reflex, but the embarrassment is painfully obvious on his face, with the way his eyes are glancing away at every direction except at King]

Sorry my idea of fun doesn't involve playing Casanova for some-- some stranger? I mean, I don't even know you--

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

[ Someone worse at romance than him, incredible. ]

Then change the game and make it fun. I'd rather have a fair challenge.

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

[And yet. As terrible as he is at this. The idea of losing or someone taking pity on him still grates on him?! He can't take being laughed at lying down so obviously it's time to dig himself deeper into this shitpit]

Oh, you're feeling sorry for me now? Fuck that shit.

I bet you couldn't charm me either! Now we both got a horse in this race.

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

[ OH BUDDY ]

Is that your challenge? Because I'm quite sure I can.

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

[RIP GRIFFIN]

Try me.

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

[ Activating Charm on him IMMEDIATELY :) ]

Gladly.

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Man fuck this guy and his cocky attitu--

Fuck.

Every aggravated feeling in Griffin's chest suddenly turned to jelly. His heartbeat kicked up and there was a warmth flooding his face for some reason... why? Confused, his gaze met King's for a split second, and NOPE. NOPE HE CAN'T HANDLE THIS.

VERY ABRUPTLY he stands up and! walks! away!]

Damn, looks like we're low on lemonade, sit tight I'll get some more

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

[ This is

The best day of his life ]

Try not to keep me waiting too long~!

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

[He's spending waaaay too long at the refreshment table.

Anyone who passes him by might be able to see him muttering to himself under his breath, trying to psyche himself up for something to say? To this-- this guy?

His guts feel so weak and he hates it, why is this happening. What's going on. C'mon, snap out of it, Griffin jUST GO BACK THERE

eventually he makes it back and throws himself back in his seat with a huff - crosses his arms, stares away sullenly, quiet.

He forgot to bring lemonade.]

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

[ ...

Adorable.

He watches him in silence for a moment, mouth curving into a slow smirk. ]

You forgot the lemonade.

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Blinks.]

...Fuck!!

[HE STORMS OFF AGAIN. This time, comes straight back with a whole jug and all but slams it on the table in front of King.]

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

[ Honestly the sheer delight is plain on his face. ]

Ah, my hero. Thank you, Griffin.

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Mutters, surly but bashful] Whatever...

[He sits back down, leaning over the table with arms crossed and staring away.]

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

So what do you say we draw cards? Since a date is for getting to know one another better.

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

If you want.

[He's not moving to pick up a card, though. Still too sullen in his all-consuming crush.]

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

[ Drawing a card, then. With needless flourish. #ygothings

He reads the card over, then flicks his gaze back up to Griffin. POKERFACE. ]

"Do you think you're a good kisser?"

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Answers a little too honestly - his voice is quiet, self-conscious:]

Nope.

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

[ He lowers the card, blinking in surprise. ]

What, really?

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

[There's a tightness in his chest that actually starts to hurt as Griffin's eyes flick up to King's, confused like 'why would you expect my answer to be different?' He didn't want an honest response? That's just... how it was.

They dart away again as he shrugs, scratches his nose - fidgety. It's painfully obvious how soft he is under that rowdy shell.]

That answer no good? Sorry to disappoint.

Re: Griffin

[puzzlekeeper]

[ Oh no. Precious child secretly made of pudding.

TAKING MERCY, FINALLY. ]

Not at all. Not being good at something isn't a badge of shame; it just means an opportunity to practice and improve.

Re: Griffin

[gigadevilbreaker]

Great. More catching up to do.

[Despite the sarcasm, his expression softens a touch. He scratches his nose again, then (lacking anything else he felt qualified to say out loud,) reaches to pick up another card.]

'How... do you define love'?