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[roombamastermind]

[attached: an image of a printed map of the city, with various points on it marked red and green, along with what appear to be prices written in the same font.]

Hello, everyone. My name is Croix Meridies, a new arrival.

Since coming here, I've done my best to catalog and mark this city's ramen stands, restaurants, and convenience stores that sell it in instant form, along with listing their prices. I haven't been here long, so I've decided to crowdsource it and offer my findings to anyone interested.

If you could help me fill in the map, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Comments

[ryototsukai]

truth be told, every rivalry is tinged with at least a side of affection, even the particularly bitter ones. at least that's been my experience.

though one of my famous rivals is here now so maybe i shouldn't say that.

[roombamastermind]

[Oh, that hits close to home.]

I think I know what you're talking about, yes.

[ryototsukai]

ah, i see you're a warrior of understanding as well.

yep, when you know, you know, you know?

[roombamastermind]

I'm certain a warrior would know themselves better than I do.

And be able to see what's in front of their face all along, as well.

[ryototsukai]

ah.

[ naruhodo. ]

well, we all get there in our own way.

[roombamastermind]

...What do you do if you've hurt someone while trying to figure that all out?

[ryototsukai]

well in my case usually i try to take them out on a nice date and butter them up with expensive alcohol and some tender loving care, but that's my approach and it's probably expensive.

[roombamastermind]

Yes, I'm not sure any of us are ready for that, even before finances are involved.

[ryototsukai]

maybe, but a good date does go a long way!

if not that, you could at least do the tender loving care part. if you know what i mean. a little service to make things right! that's free, you know? mostly, anyways.

[roombamastermind]

I. Think I'd traumatize the person in question, to be honest.

[ryototsukai]

the fragile type, huh?

service doesn't always have to be sexual, of course. just nice little gestures of affection. bringing them little gifts, just spending time together, holding hands. that kind of thing!

[roombamastermind]

Less fragile and more repressed. Also, we don't have that sort of relationship.

I worry about coming off as if I'm trying too hard. We're still figuring out boundaries.

[ryototsukai]

[ The picture gets clearer with each answer... ]

well the important thing is don't feel like you have to rush. i know things may seem transient here, but you've got time to figure things out. if this person means as much to you as it sounds like, you probably mean a lot to them, too.

you'll get there.

1/2

[roombamastermind]

Thank you. That's generally how I plan to proceed.

2/2 [much later]

[roombamastermind]

Speaking hypothetically...How would you scale their asking me to move in with them in this situation?

[ryototsukai]

[ ... ]

find a waterfall to soak your head under.

[roombamastermind]

I'm going to be very clear that THEY asked ME.

[ryototsukai]

my stance remains unchanged. sorry, lady.

[roombamastermind]

[ Well, now she's just plain in deep.

Oh well. Nothing to do but navigate it. ]

[fibrillate]

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