10000netherworlds | The Blind Date Meme

[She's just going to take a seat, and possibly try to decide what lengths she'd have to go to in order to properly thank Alya for bullying her into agreeing to this.] A lot of people would benefit from following your example.

They really would. [Edge shakes his head, thinking of how many difficulties in his time would have been escaped had certain dragoons just not been jerks about women. But that was over and done with, not really great thoughts for a date either, so he brushes that off with a mental shrug.] But you do make it easy. If I'm being honest, I'm shocked you have time for a blind date with how all the men who know you must be clamoring for your attention.

[It was just a shame that more people didn't share his views. Not that she'd ever really found herself in a situation where it had been a problem, but even still.

His comment made her smile, though, and she couldn't stop the blush creeping over her cheeks.] This wasn't even my idea, if I'm being honest. My friend decided that I work too much and needed a break or something.

[Nothing like being honest without being too direct about it.]

But I'm glad I decided to let her talk me into it.

Me too. I'll have to remember to thank her. [And at that, Edge accepts menus from their waiter, offering her one with a smile. Momentary pause in conversation, they need drink orders at least!]

Ooh? You want to thank my best friend for meddling? [That would certainly be a sight to see. And honestly, she's kind of tempted to let him if the date went well.

She'll take a moment to look over the menu before finally settling on a glass of water with lemon to start with.] Do you want to get something to share, or...?

Appetizer? My tastes are many, so if there's anything you have a hankering for... [The line of Eblan is every bit at home at formal dinners of state as it is out in the field, gnawing hardtack and trail rations in seclusion.]

Appetizers could work! [That tells her literally nothing, though. C'mon Edge~]

Mmm... how adventurous are you feeling? [Because she could easily just order a bunch of things she knows she likes and watch as he tries them all.]

Right now? [He props one elbow on the table to lean in, eyes sparkling.]

Very.

So...

[She's just going to grin and lean in as well.]

Enough to let me order for both of us?

Oh, you challenge me to live dangerously. But it would be even more dangerous and terrible to deny a lady her request!

I'm that intimidating?

[She's teasing of course, but she's also a little curious.]

I dunno, I'd probably let you get away with denying my request.

Quite the opposite! I would never be able to forgive myself for denying you, especially if it caused even a second of sadness or disappointment to cross your face. [He's feeling pretty good about this. On point tonight, Edge!]

Oh? [She couldn't decide if he was being intentionally over-the-top or not, but it was cute either way.] Don't be too hard on yourself. My eternal happiness isn't your responsibility, you silly boy. [Not that her immediate happiness was, but still. Definitely +10 to Edge!]

But your happiness here and now is, and I wouldn't dream of shattering it. My heart couldn't take the blow. [Definitely a little over-the-top.] Also, your plan sounds good just for the experience.

In that case, the reverse is also true~ [If he insisted on being a little ridiculous, then so could she.] Your heart is safe with me. And I was hoping you'd see things my way.

All I can see is you right now, so how could your way not be my way? [This just keeps getting better. Ridiculous flirtations are gold-standard enjoyment.]

Touche. [She imagined this might be what it was like if she had agreed to a date with Chat Noir. Only Edge had no secret identity to hide behind, and he was still this adorable. It was definitely something to consider.]

Of course... we probably should decide on actual meals, too. [He could and would flirt with her all day, but the poor waitstaff might get dreadfully exasperated. Once the wheels of mealmaking were set in motion, then he'd turn his attention back to making this dinner a proper date!] Though they don't lack for variety.

So actual meals and something to share? I like the way you think. [Hopefully he wasn't expecting to have any leftovers.] That's true. What are you having?

I think this fish dinner sounds good. It's been a while since I had a proper sort of fish to eat. Yourself?

I could get on board with fish. [Maybe it wasn't her absolute favorite, but she'd had a lot worse.] Yea, it's been a while. We can do fish~

[Why, if he knew her favorite he'd insist! But she had asked, after all, and giving her the choice and control over everything could very well get tiresome for her.]

Then I think we're decided. And having decided, now we can get back to more important topics, such as how cute you are. Anyone written a poem about that yet?

[She's just grinning at that, because wouldn't be amusing if he somehow guessed her favorite after all.]

Seems that way. [But she couldn't help chuckling at the fact that he didn't even consider food the important bit.] Am I cute? [Marinette, please.] Mmm... I don't believe so. Maybe you should change that.

[Food is food.]

[Cute girls are special.]

I think you must just be saying that, because a simple glimpse in the mirror must be enough to convince you of your beauty. Or if not that, the way that just the sight of you makes men weak-kneed. If I were any less tough, I couldn't have walked here.

[Marinette would probably be very pleased to know that she ranked above food. But even so, she can't really recall anyone writing a poem about her. Ladybug, yes. Marinette, not so much.

Still, it was nice to hear.]

Is that your subtle way of telling me I'm beautiful? [There's no need to ask, really, but maybe she felt like teasing him a little.] You can just say it~

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