And here, [ he says, managing that instead of laughing again, and he gestures a little as he moves as though to invite her to walk along with him ] is the clever line where I imply I'd prefer to overwhelm one with the other.
Why not? [ A laugh might not be able to thoroughly convey "Pfff I'm not a lady" and "oooooh a date" and "no seriously is that a real rule for dates?" but it gets the vibe right. ]
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charmoffensive) wrote2019-10-19 02:48 pm
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That was terrible.
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I know, definitely not my best. It was either that or a dumb joke about discourse and intercourse.
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[ A quirk of the brow. ]
Sometimes both at the same time.
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Let me know if it works.
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That depends on which one is being overwhelmed, but I reckon it'll work quite well.
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As it so happens, [ he says, ] I've intended by evening for Kirkwall. Would you care to join me? I'd welcome the company.
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[ I don't have plans sounds much less intentional than why yes I would like to go to the City of Chains with you, tall handsome horned man. ]
Whatcha gonna do there?
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Crime or something.
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That's fair, I guess. I have to warn you, though, I'm not nearly as practiced with dates as I am beheading and gift giving.