[ Since "none" isn't really an option, and especially in light of his earlier remarks, he has to pause and think this over far more than he'd really like. Condensing his list of interests down into something more palatable is going to be a challenge for someone of even Gwen's talents. ]
Reading. [ The first thing that comes to mind. It's not a lie, even, though these days it's limited to obscure arcane texts and bitchy communiques from General Hux while he's on an away mission. ]
Language. Travel. It's been pointed out that Eudio affords a rare opportunity to learn about other worlds and times.
Now we're getting somewhere. Languages and travel are good hooks - people love talking about themselves and their interests. If they can relate them to yours, bang, you've got yourself a conversation starter for this thing that might even get you some intelligent conversation.
Here's something else I'm going to point out about Eudio: you don't know why everyone's here, and there are a lot of people in Eudio. Do you know how many of them give a damn about your incentive? It's one. It's just you. If you're stomping around like oooh I'm too cool for this, I only want one thing, sure. A couple of people with low self esteem will probably fuck you, it's just statistics, there's always some dipshit who doesn't realise they can do better. But most of the people you might actually enjoy spending some time with are going to be spending time with people whose introduction doesn't make the spending time part sound like an unpleasant obligation they're just going to have to deal with. They're going to talk to people who seem interested in talking to them, and those are the people who are going to get laid.
You are going to get what you put into this place. One hundred percent, start to finish.
[ It's no doubt become embarrassingly clear that, when it comes right down to it, that there's more than just obstinacy at work here. It's not that Ren's completely inept when it comes to people ㅡ rather the opposite, in fact ㅡ but the circumstances here are entirely different, and he might be floundering a little more than he is willing to admit.
Gwen's pointed logic just serves to drive home the point further. Jaw set: ]
( mmm, tastes of sullen. gwen visualises the expression he might have 'noted' it with and takes the victory. )
I haven't had any complaints, but it does help that I'm a lot prettier than you.
And that I'm not really looking for the same thing as most people here, in my experience. Like I understand a little better, now, people who've got some Terribly Important Thing they need to Achieve, but I just come here recreationally. It's conceptually fascinating on like, every single level, and it's nice to have somewhere to go when you need a time out from your life where time doesn't pass.
[ Fingers curl under his chin as he considers this. ]
As you say, I'm an acquired taste.
I confess, I hadn't expected to encounter such an astute student of human nature on a dating app of all things. Are you an actual academic or is this just a hobby?
That would explain the way with words. I don't think I've been insulted both eloquently and directly before. I'd be impressed if I weren't quite so irritated.
You'll have plenty of opportunities to alienate people with your personality, but I'd recommend at least trying not to do that. It's amazing how much further you can get if you don't talk to people like they're nothing but somewhere to put your dick until you get what you want.
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Secondly, what are you interested in? How are you spending your time? What kind of conversations do you want to have?
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Reading. [ The first thing that comes to mind. It's not a lie, even, though these days it's limited to obscure arcane texts and bitchy communiques from General Hux while he's on an away mission. ]
Language. Travel. It's been pointed out that Eudio affords a rare opportunity to learn about other worlds and times.
Cards.
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Here's something else I'm going to point out about Eudio: you don't know why everyone's here, and there are a lot of people in Eudio. Do you know how many of them give a damn about your incentive? It's one. It's just you. If you're stomping around like oooh I'm too cool for this, I only want one thing, sure. A couple of people with low self esteem will probably fuck you, it's just statistics, there's always some dipshit who doesn't realise they can do better. But most of the people you might actually enjoy spending some time with are going to be spending time with people whose introduction doesn't make the spending time part sound like an unpleasant obligation they're just going to have to deal with. They're going to talk to people who seem interested in talking to them, and those are the people who are going to get laid.
You are going to get what you put into this place. One hundred percent, start to finish.
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Gwen's pointed logic just serves to drive home the point further. Jaw set: ]
The reminder has been noted.
[ Begrudgingly. So very, very begrudgingly. ]
Have you had much fortune yourself?
[ He might have discreetly peeked. ]
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I haven't had any complaints, but it does help that I'm a lot prettier than you.
And that I'm not really looking for the same thing as most people here, in my experience. Like I understand a little better, now, people who've got some Terribly Important Thing they need to Achieve, but I just come here recreationally. It's conceptually fascinating on like, every single level, and it's nice to have somewhere to go when you need a time out from your life where time doesn't pass.
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As you say, I'm an acquired taste.
I confess, I hadn't expected to encounter such an astute student of human nature on a dating app of all things. Are you an actual academic or is this just a hobby?
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( will it )
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When that happens I'll be sure to relay my appreciation.
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( somehow 'dickhead' is still kind of implied????? )
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"Scholar and soldier. Interested in learning about other world's and the people that inhabit them.
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[ Then again, she is the writer. The one that travels here with enough frequency that treats it like a vacation spot. ]
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[ Now where's his karking cookie? ]
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One (1) alcoholic beverage of your choice and dinner if you stick around. I am having sushi.