[ He still sounds relaxed and a smidgen playful, but there's no good way to say something as weird as "I think I'm turning into an iridescent towel". That's the last thing a sane potential friend would ever want to hear. He'll let it go. She's wearing something akin to a reindeer headband herself, so maybe it's an avatar customisation feature for this sim, kind of like... well, yeah. Letting go.
The quizzical expression he can half-see with the awkward angles of their faces elicits an (almost) genuine smile once he figures out what has her stumped. ]
E. Ecstasy, it's a drug that recently went recreational. Hard to describe the effects, but the name probably does a good enough job. But see? I knew your accent sounded familiar. I've been to Switzerland. Beautiful country and great people. Unfortunately, I wasn't there for pleasure at the time. I'm from... Texas is probably my best bet. Long story. I'm currently heading some pretty revolutionary software advancement in California.
[ He props himself up on one arm to look down at her, much more coherent somehow than he was when she first approached. The hand across her waist rests comfortably once she stills, heavier with confidence but still respectful. There's a word she said that nags faintly at the back of his mind, and it instantly reminds him of his father, but thankfully that bit of caution stays far beneath the surface of his expression - well hidden from years of practice. ]
(he tries! he's just bad at being good, lol. UNLIKE SOMEONE IN THE VICINITY WE COULD MENTION)
[ He still sounds relaxed and a smidgen playful, but there's no good way to say something as weird as "I think I'm turning into an iridescent towel". That's the last thing a sane potential friend would ever want to hear. He'll let it go. She's wearing something akin to a reindeer headband herself, so maybe it's an avatar customisation feature for this sim, kind of like... well, yeah. Letting go.
The quizzical expression he can half-see with the awkward angles of their faces elicits an (almost) genuine smile once he figures out what has her stumped. ]
E. Ecstasy, it's a drug that recently went recreational. Hard to describe the effects, but the name probably does a good enough job. But see? I knew your accent sounded familiar. I've been to Switzerland. Beautiful country and great people. Unfortunately, I wasn't there for pleasure at the time. I'm from... Texas is probably my best bet. Long story. I'm currently heading some pretty revolutionary software advancement in California.
[ He props himself up on one arm to look down at her, much more coherent somehow than he was when she first approached. The hand across her waist rests comfortably once she stills, heavier with confidence but still respectful. There's a word she said that nags faintly at the back of his mind, and it instantly reminds him of his father, but thankfully that bit of caution stays far beneath the surface of his expression - well hidden from years of practice. ]
Stationed... so you're military?