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[failassassin]

[Turlough looks...well, slightly fidgety.]

I know this might be a stupid question. But what all do you give someone on Valentine's Day-either on your world or on Asgard? Dates are out of the question because of her...job, but I'd like to give her something anyway. I've had girlfriends before, but that was ages ago and we didn't really do Valentine's Day like you lot do it. [because whooo aliens!] And when I was on Earth, most of the time was spent in an English public school-not of my own choosing, mind you. [by the little scrunched up expression on his face, it's pretty obvious what Turlough thinks of English public school (it sucks.)]

So while I'm no stranger to the subject of love, I...sort of am to gifts. [it took him a lot of strength to admit that and now he's frowning a bit.] Any help would be appreciated.

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[Video]

[failassassin]

What?! But you're...you.

[ He's trying to be nice here Eleven, but let's be real: cosmic nine year old. ]

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[failassassin]

I suppose we're largely similar.

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[failassassin]

There's nothing the matter. I'm simply trying to find the best gift.

[except he is being a bit cagey in his response.]

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[reallygreathair]

[Ohhhh, but he knows when you're being cagey, Turlough.]

Wellllll, I've got faith in you. Maybe I should meet her and put in a good word. Or actually...no, I think this is something you could do yourself. Whatever it is I'm sure it'll be brilliant. Still, I can always give good advice.

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[failassassin]

If you've been here long enough, you've probably met her already.

And...thank you, Doctor.

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[alternia_strength]

Very well. That, at least, explains what I require, Turlough-Trion. I am at least pleased that you understand no insult is meant in using your species as an indicator.

[windbreak]

So you're one of those forward-thinking types, huh...?

[Far be it for him to dissuade someone like that. He scratches his head.]

I dunno, you don't have to mess with the classics that much, right? If it's homemade, it's already more than just chocolate. Even guys do that sometimes these days.

[Video]

[comeonthensexy]

... Yes, and?

[ Tread carefully, Vislor Turlough. ]

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[failassassin]

Not at all. I've never seen anyone do something like that before, but when we've got plenty of nonhumans around here, I can see how it might be necessary.

[failassassin]

Souji mentioned marshmallows...maybe that would work?

[windbreak]

... You asked Souji!?

[He's clearly taken aback - he needs a second to recover.] Ahaha, ha... Oh man, if you wanna do this like he does it, I don't know what to tell you.

[Video]

[failassassin]

And I'm sure that both of them were very lucky women.

[ see? he can be charming...kind of. ]

[failassassin]

Let me guess: he doesn't know much about romance?

[windbreak]

Whoa, no no no, that's not it... [But he lowers his hands about as quickly as he raised them.] Jeez, how do I put this? Um...

[It's nearly possible to hear the cogs in his head squeaking away for a moment.]

...Well, if he was serious about it, you should listen to him! Really.

[Why yes, he is capable of sounding a bit more emphatic than this.]

[Video]

[comeonthensexy]

Yes! They were! So, see, I know about this stuff.

video

[izanyagi]

That's great! I'll see if I can find a proper recipe somewhere...I only made them once myself...it takes time, but they taste much better than the store-bought ones.

[It's a very sticky experience.]

[Video]

[failassassin]

What would you recommend I get, then?

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[reallygreathair]

Actually, no, haven't really been here that long. But, yeah, any time. I'm always willing to help an old mate.

[Video]

[madcuriosity]

Of course they do. The rose, for example, has a meaning for every color.

[howstrongiam]

Yes! Yes, that works.

[More scribbling on her notebook]

Think you could hire musicians? Get them to serenade her while you give her the gift?

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[alternia_strength]

I am more accustomed to speaking to various species in that fashion. Humans can be quite touchy about it, however.

[howstrongiam]

I get it now. Sorry, I'm not very bright sometimes. I should have thought of that first.

[Video]

[failassassin]

Really now...what about the pink ones? Does pink mean something specifically or does it depend on the flower?

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[failassassin]

They can be touchy about a lot of things.

[failassassin]

No, we're not hiring musicians. I work at a radio, I can't afford that!