[From the sounds of it, Marc is either on the couch watching Gordan Ramsay or left it on while he went for a stroll as a cat, but Layla is reading on her bed quietly when she gets a text.
She almost drops her relic in shock.]
👀👀👀Okay with who and when? Where? This is all vital information.
[She leans to look out her door and at Steven's while she texts.]
Nope don't know him. You got a picture? Is he handsome?
Okay, we got this. Brewery means nice but casual, I'll come look through your clothes later and find you something good to wear. I'll even do your hair, since I know you struggle with it.
[He catches the movement out of the corner of his eye and looks up to see her, so embarrassed he's red in the face. He isn't even thinking about the fact that Hawke is a man and that might be news to Layla about his sexuality. It's the fact that it's Layla but... he has no idea who else to ask who will be chill about this.]
He's very handsome. Completely out of my league handsome.
[Moments later he's sending her a selfie Hawke probably sent him one day from his garden, next to some deformed cucumbers or something.]
[She keeps texting even if she can see him, obviously he seems to want to be keep this hush hush else he would have just come and talked to her.
Seeing the selfie, she gives a low whistle. How was that not suggestive and phallic.]
Not at all. He's good looking sure, but you're very handsome and brilliant.
The brewery? Naw, that's a pretty chill date night. Hope this Hawke is easy to talk to though, you'll be doing enough of it without much to distract you.
You're biased because I look like your husband, but I welcome it even so :)
I don't think we'll have a problem with that, we talk all the time. He's very nice and charming, and I can't imagine this being any different than spending time with a good friend, right??
[The panic in his eyes is even clearer as he looks up at her again.]
The last time I went out on a date, I was late by two days and missed it entirely.
That's the best kind of date, when it can be like two friends hanging out. Just go about it like that! Just don't be shocked if he goes in for a kiss or tries to initiate like physical contact like hand holding.
[She looks up at him when she reads the next message, blinking in surprise at his panic.]
I suppose I'll have to see how things go and what feels right. I do fancy him... he's very nice, but I don't want to muck up a decent friendship either.
And please, no murdering!! This is why I'm keeping it from Marc. for now.
Yes, back home. It was the night you called and I picked up the phone, when everything turned chaotic. Brilliant timing, wasn't it?
[It's a wonder how Marc hasn't come over to ask him why he's so nervous, considering their emotion bond, but he's grateful for that. Steven is still all red in the face when he looks up across the hall to Layla and takes a deep breath, giving her a sheepish smile.]
You were just working yourself up there. One step at a time, okay? Besides, you don't need to be anyone but yourself. If he likes you then that's what he wants as well.
Besides, you're on the verge of cluing in marc at this rate.
[Talking to a crush about another crush is totally normal, right? Right??]
He's actually very sweet, probably the friendliest person I've met in a while, even here. A very loyal friend too! He comes from a world where magic is normal, so he's a mage. It's wicked.
He's the one I visit for our veggies. gives them away for free and everything.
[I mean he's telling one crush he's got a date with another crush, so what's the difference at this point?]
He sounds delightful. I'd definitely like to meet him one day and see his magic, I've wanted to see some at some point! And do pass on my compliments for the veggies.
[She almost goes off on a tangent about finally seeing the unicorn, but thinks twice about it. Not the time or subject Layla.]
I have no doubt he'd be more than happy to show it off, even if you don't know him. Marc met him once, though I don't think he knows how close we are beyond being the local farmer I mooch veg off of.
[He looks up at her curiously at the question before texting:] I'm English, of course I drink. Not in excess but a brew here and there can be nice.
I'm definitely not one to take advantage often. To be honest, I'm more a fan of something sweet and bubbly, but I think I'll be just fine. It's more about the company than the activity anyway, yeah?
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I think I just got asked out on a date. A legitimate one, not a joke.
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She almost drops her relic in shock.]
👀👀👀Okay with who and when? Where? This is all vital information.
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It's meant to be this Friday at a brewery. I didn't even know Folkmore had breweries. I've never been to one, I have no idea what to prepare for!
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Nope don't know him. You got a picture? Is he handsome?
Okay, we got this. Brewery means nice but casual, I'll come look through your clothes later and find you something good to wear. I'll even do your hair, since I know you struggle with it.
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He's very handsome. Completely out of my league handsome.
[Moments later he's sending her a selfie Hawke probably sent him one day from his garden, next to some deformed cucumbers or something.]
Really? It's not too strange?
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Seeing the selfie, she gives a low whistle. How was that not suggestive and phallic.]
Not at all. He's good looking sure, but you're very handsome and brilliant.
The brewery? Naw, that's a pretty chill date night. Hope this Hawke is easy to talk to though, you'll be doing enough of it without much to distract you.
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I don't think we'll have a problem with that, we talk all the time. He's very nice and charming, and I can't imagine this being any different than spending time with a good friend, right??
[The panic in his eyes is even clearer as he looks up at her again.]
The last time I went out on a date, I was late by two days and missed it entirely.
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That's the best kind of date, when it can be like two friends hanging out. Just go about it like that! Just don't be shocked if he goes in for a kiss or tries to initiate like physical contact like hand holding.
[She looks up at him when she reads the next message, blinking in surprise at his panic.]
How were you two days late?!
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Do people do that? Kiss on the first date??
[He is Not Prepared.]
Not to put the blame entirely on Marc but... Marc.
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If he does he's dead.
[She cringes a little.]
Was this back home? Like he took over the body it's Marc's fault kind of thing?
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And please, no murdering!! This is why I'm keeping it from Marc. for now.
Yes, back home. It was the night you called and I picked up the phone, when everything turned chaotic. Brilliant timing, wasn't it?
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Alright alright, no murder. I'll be the reasonable one.
[She looks up at him and gives him a smile.]
Ah, okay. Still, two days late, that has to be some kind of record.
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[more than a little...]
It was dreadful. everything makes sense now though, and it led me to meeting Marc and you, so I can't be too peeved.
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[She watches until he does it.]
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Sorry sorry
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[She gives him a smile.]
You were just working yourself up there. One step at a time, okay? Besides, you don't need to be anyone but yourself. If he likes you then that's what he wants as well.
Besides, you're on the verge of cluing in marc at this rate.
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I'll tell him eventually, I just don't want him to get all... Marc about it. I'm nervous enough as it is.
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I'll do my best to distract him the day of your date.
So, tell me about Hawke. What's that big hunk of man like?
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He's actually very sweet, probably the friendliest person I've met in a while, even here. A very loyal friend too! He comes from a world where magic is normal, so he's a mage. It's wicked.
He's the one I visit for our veggies. gives them away for free and everything.
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He sounds delightful. I'd definitely like to meet him one day and see his magic, I've wanted to see some at some point! And do pass on my compliments for the veggies.
[She almost goes off on a tangent about finally seeing the unicorn, but thinks twice about it. Not the time or subject Layla.]
Do you drink?
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[He looks up at her curiously at the question before texting:] I'm English, of course I drink. Not in excess but a brew here and there can be nice.
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Just checking! You don't seem like the type to drink much so I was curious. I know Marc has done enough to your shared liver.
Figured if you didn't drink a brewery would be a terrible place for a date is all.
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You're not gonna mess this up or be two days late, he already likes you, yeah? So embrace that and have fun.
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