Mask or Menace IC Contact

[itistolaugh]

"Harley here! Leave a message and I'll get back to you.

Or I won't.

Don't be boring."

(text, voice, video, action)

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[itistolaugh]

OMG ok 1 tell me everything asap 2 its probably just him being stupid tho

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[beaky]

Of course it's him being stupid! It always is.

He said he'd give me a present, I looked away for a second and when I turned back, he was ON HIS KNEE with the ring held out. Turns out he just dropped it but that isn't even the most confusing part. He put it on my finger for me, looked me dead in the eyes and told me penguins mate for life.

Then left to go to some gross dive bar!

[itistolaugh]

he gave me jewelry too so he probably just committed to a theme you know how he does
but even so that is AMAZINGLY CLUELESS
penguins mate for life??? wtf!!
like
if it was anyone else that would definitely be a sign but this is ed so
he probably just watched something on the critter world channel and wanted to share fun facts instead of having a normal conversation like real people do

[beaky]

It's not the first time he's given me an odd penguin fact but the way he spoke and the ring, it was just

It's very mixed signals, is all I'm saying!

I need to tell him, don't I?
I should tell him.
I can't keep running in these very confusing circles all day long, trying to work out if he feels the same or not. I should just ask him!

[itistolaugh]

yeah you gotta
he's NEVER gonna pick up on it himself
and even if he did he'd just riddle about it
want me to beat him up a little for being a dumb clueless jerk?

[beaky]

I have tried before but I either lose my nerve or he misunderstands.
Often he thinks I'm just reaffirming friendship.

I just wish I knew for sure if he'd be interested.
I don't like to set myself up for a fall.

[itistolaugh]

i mean
i could ask if he's into anyone right now
but i don't think you'd like that

[beaky]

Yeah, that's probably a path I don't want to go down.
How do I tell him?
I've never told anyone anything like this before.

Besides my mother, I suppose.

[itistolaugh]

just say it buddy
maybe set the mood with like a nice dinner alone or something first
candles and flowers
etc
even ed probably isn't dense enough to think you're talking about JUST FRIENDS after that but idk rincewind sure didnt get it so some people really are just THAT DENSE

[beaky]

I was considering asking on new years. That is a very romantic time of year.

I'd have an excuse to kiss him as well.
And to get him drunk enough that if he reacts badly, he might forget the next day!

Rincewind? I can't say I'm familiar. A friend of yours?

[itistolaugh]

built in backsies nice i like it

UGH
ok
if you laugh at this to my face i'll stab you
i have had this huge stupid crush on that guy for like
a long time
TOO LONG
i mean look him up what the hell is wrong with me
he's just so nice to me tho???? he's SO nice
it is the worst

[beaky]

Ah. I see.

It's strange how oddly similar are issues are.
I assure you I have no intend to laugh but perhaps commiserate.
It's an unfortunate boat to be in.

Have you told him yet?

[itistolaugh]

yes
several times
very blatantly
he likes me but not enough to be a thing

[beaky]

I'm sorry, forgive me, what does 'not enough to be a thing' mean exactly?

As in he likes you as a friend or he likes you as something more but
I don't know
he's incredibly stupid about it?

[itistolaugh]

he'll make out with me but he won't date me

[beaky]

Sounds like he's playing games.
I would not stand for that, he should want to date you or else he gets nothing!

What's there not to want to date?

[A lot. Or what he would have said before but now she's in the same boat as him so fuck it, he will argue on her behalf TO THE BITTER END. Fuck these dense idiotic men.]

[itistolaugh]

the problem with that is then i also get nothing and also he just keeps being really cute and i give in i can't help myself it's a real problem

[beaky]

I wish I could say I don't get it but

Well, you've met my current interest.
I wish I wasn't as into him as I am and I try to pull away but no one has ever treated me like this besides my mother and yet, I get nowhere and

Hmm. This is awfully depressing, isn't it?
... I suddenly find myself desiring a drink.

[itistolaugh]

first rounds on me

[beaky]

Sounds wonderful.

Let's go drink and curse out our respective loves.