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[reparo]

Hermione Granger
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[lanclan]

I tend to fall for ghosts of possibilities. It's pleasant, but then when the possibility dissolves it becomes tiresome.

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Well, now, we should probably stop being similar in that way.

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Alright, let's stay on the subject. Why don't you ask me some questions about making female friends, and I will see what I can answer.

[lanclan]

Good idea.

What do women like as gifts? Which subjects are entirely out of bounds which a man may not be aware of? If I find myself courting a wife instead of a husband, should I take a slower initiative in the marital sense?

I would have consulted my library back home, but alas, I doubt it would be of much use on this occasion.

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[reparo]

You can court both?

[reparo]

Cloud Recess really is such a progressive place, I would love for it to be an example for some of the places I know.

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BUT TO YOUR QUESTIONS!

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It depends on the woman, don't you think? I enjoy books personally, but I know there may be women who enjoy good food, or jewels, or handmade objects, or art, or flowers. You'll have to speak to them, get to know them even a little bit, and then decide.

I don't personally think any subject should be out of bounds entirely, but again this might depend on the lady? Perhaps it's best to become acquainted to the art of apology if you should make a misstep - which you might! And that would be fine.

Also I'm not sure I'm qualified to answer the last question.

[lanclan]

I've only felt my heart give itself to men in the past, but I don't have any misgivings against women. I could be happy with either.

Cloud Recesses is very secluded, our sect leaders in the past have not always followed conventional rules of conduct when it comes to appropriate behaviour. Our hearts are quiet but headstrong.

Thank you for your advice, it confirms what I originally thought: that I should simply get to know the person.

[reparo]

You absolutely should, yes. If you're not particular for one or the other, then the very worst case scenario would be that you will have gained new friends.

[lanclan]

I am very good at making those, yes.

[reparo]

Do you reckon I count as one?

[lanclan]

I hope so, otherwise I have offloaded my concerns to someone who did not wish to hear them.

[reparo]

No, no, we're definitely friends. I don't summon birds for anyone, you know?

[lanclan]

I'm glad to hear it.

If you are not busy, may we talk awhile? I'd rather not be alone right now.

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[reparo]

We can keep talking.

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I can babble about something to keep you from being lonely - unless you had any more questions for me.

[lanclan]

Tell me how you've been. Please?

[reparo]

Stressed, mostly. But also, I made a joke to your brother recently that he behaves like a parental figure and he seems pretty serious that he would adopt me if the paperwork were possible. Not that he's ever not pretty serious.

[lanclan]

Oh, no. I think I know why, at least in part. Wangji mistook something I said and believes I want a niece. I thought he would have let it go by now.

[reparo]

Elaborate on that, please.

[lanclan]

I really can't, all I remember is that I said something offhandedly about children and he hooked onto it.

[reparo]

So he doesn't have any parental feelings towards me, then, he just wants to please you.

[lanclan]

I'm sure he does! Perhaps it's a blend of the two?

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With a hefty side-serving of treating me like a child.