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[samahl]

Who: Cyril and OPEN
Broadcast: Networkwide - Video
Action: Wonderduck
When: Afternoon


One of the strange things about being in a new reality, I've come to realize, comes down to grasping social norms. They aren't the exact same here as they were on Thedas, and each one of us brings our own world with us when we interact with one another. My 'I think you're gorgeous and funny and would love to get you know better' might be read as your 'I'm only thinking about your body.'

It's hard enough navigating the subtlety there without adding to the mix different a world's views on sex and relationships.

That means research and asking questions. Or at least it does if you're me, I suppose.

I explain all of that simply so you understand how it is that recently I discovered a concept called 'pick up lines.' From what I've learned, they are terrible and awkward. Of course this means that I adore them.

Hit me with your best shot, friends. Give me your favorite pick up lines. I need to hear them all.

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[universal_charm]

A classic from Earth

_{[ He coughed, as if preparing to deliver a moving speech. ]}

Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?

[samahl]

[He chuckles softly.]

Ah, Earthians. Does that imply the person is a god or one of those angel things.

[universal_charm]

It's an implication that they're beautiful since angels are usually depicted as beautiful beings - the epitome of what beauty should be.

[samahl]

Well, you are certainly the epitome human male beauty.

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[fantachetic]

What could you possibly need pick up lines for? You do well enough on your own, I imagine.

[ Either way, he's amused. ]

[samahl]

Are you asking why I would ask handsome men to hit on me, my friend?

[fantachetic]

I'm merely pondering why you need the technique. Are your skills withering so far away from the Iron Bull and his terrible usage of them?

[samahl]

[Cyril makes an amused little sound at that.]

I think the technique isn't what interests me so much as the men who reply with new ones.

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[veilstrike]

[ Considering, then - well. She can't help herself. ]

"You had sealed it with a gesture and right then, I felt the whole world change."

[samahl]

... Oh now I don't know if it's all right to me laugh or not.

[veilstrike]

Please laugh. It was meant to be funny.

[samahl]

My instinct was to laugh, but then I laugh at a lot of things.

For example: "Girl, are those space pants? Because your butt is out of this world!"

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[rednecking]

[oh no, a post for him]

"Are your legs tired? 'Cuz you've been runnin' through my mind all day."

[samahl]

[He chuckles and then responds while it comes to him,]

Why put a field in your mind when it's easier to imagine beautiful people in bed?

[rednecking]

See, that one would get me smacked. But you might get away with it on account of the culture thing.

[a thoughtful pause] "Do you have a map? 'Cuz I'm gettin' lost in your eyes."

[samahl]

That one would work on me. But then, I might give you leeway because of that jaw.

[He isn't really flirting really, more just complimenting Sawyer's face.

It is a nice face, after all.]

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[wolfuncaged]

[At least Fenris can chuckle at this. Cyril what are you doing? ]

Oh, Maker, don't do that to yourself. Take the higher road.

[samahl]

Not in the mood for me to tell you, "I wanna live in your socks so I can be with you every step of the way."

[wolfuncaged]

I don't wear socks.

[He's just gonna ruin ALL the fun. ]

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[the_tailor]

[Oh boy oh boy! Now this is a topic that hits close to home.]

I usually try to tailor them to the person I'm using them on. I mean, obviously the success rate is gonna go up if you personalize it. But uhhh, let's see, a few general ones I like...

"Are you from space? 'Cause your body is out of this world."
"Do you know what my shirt is made of? Boyfriend material."
"I think I lost my phone number. Could I have yours?"

[Please don't ever actually use these. Lance's success rate is about 5%.]

[samahl]

I love all these of these. You may be the pick up line master.

[the_tailor]

Right?! Finally, someone thinks so!

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[wolfehawke]

Oh, oh, I've heard some terrible ones. Mostly from the tavern in Kirkwall, but some others too.

"Do you have a potion? Because I've scraped my knee falling for you."
"Hey girl, want a raisin? Too bad, none left. How about a date instead?"
"I'm here! What's your next wish?"
"Remember me? Oh that's right, I've only met you in my dreams."
"Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?"

[He can barely contain his laughter at that last one.]

I would say poor Isabela, but I think she was just as amused as the rest of us.

[samahl]

The more I learn of Isabela the more I wish I could meet her.

[wolfehawke]

She was in the fleet for awhile. She was gone when I woke up from Atroma's imposed several month nap though, so I suppose she was sent home. More's the pity, she's probably one of the most fun people to spend time with.