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How does one surprise a girlfriend on a date? I've done dates before, but I decided that this time I want it to be a surprise.

[They had done the usual thing couples would do. But he knew we wanted to do something more because why not. He wanted to treat her like a princess from time to time.]

But what can one do without it being the same type of date as always, or that she won't find out about since the downside to living together is she might find out if I have papers or something. [Plus the whole she knows him well enough to know when he is up to something.]

I guess I just need advice from those who know more than I might as I am still in the learning stages.

Locked to Masaru Daimon
[He did say he would get his own back for causing him to react when asked to a dance. So he decided to use that for whatever it is he had planned.]

I never got that dance you know. So I decided to ask you out to dance classes with me. [Yeeeeep.] I'll let you lead if you really want to lead.

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Are you sure she will be enjoying a surprise, and wouldn't rather be involved in the planning? Some people react negatively to surprises.

[ Mostly speaking from his own experience here. Surprises make his paranoia twitchy. ]

It was a surprise that ended up with us being boyfriend and girlfriend in the first place.

Plus pretty much most dates we've had planned since have been like that. So it's nice to have a change now and again.

Well, in that case... You could ask your friends for help, especially if you need to stash supplies someplace she won't come across them. Is there one of the towns she hasn't been to yet? She might enjoy a change of scenery, something different from her normal life.

I know we live in Genessia and she works in Attleton, so pretty much any other city. I think for a nice change Fayren would be the best idea.

I don't have specific recommendations there but I agree, Fayren is very nice for dates. I spent my honeymoon there.

Oh really. Where did you go exactly or was it one of those exploring everywhere type deals?

[ Ummm... Breaking and entering in vacant mansions/private islands is not something former law enforcement should admit to, right? ]

Basically an exploring everything deal. We just wanted to see something different from the usual sights. We are from a spacefaring society and never spent much time in Fayren before.

That's great. I mean while here gotta do things one might not think of before. It's what I am trying to do anyway.

Will you explore more further down the line to?

I believe we will. It was far more enjoyable than I had expected, and my schedule permits me to spend more time outside of Attleton now.

I've also signed up with the GCRF to accompany their researchers as security detail, so that will include some exploration for work.

That's good to hear at least.

I should really explore too but at the same time I could not face dangers if they were to appear, which is why I haven't.

That's what we have the bodyguards for, though, to protect those members who can't defend themselves. That aside, it could be a good time to gain some self-defense skills, at the very least. Time's something we have all got plenty of here.

I am aware, but it would be something I would need to talk over with my girlfriend.

Mostly because if we were going somewhere like Fayren or Everglade for a date we'd need to agree on certain things.

I see, yes, that makes sense... not good for a surprise date, then.

Not unless there is nothing bad going to happen. Which would mean me researching.

Well, I wish you good luck with the research. Or whatever other location you choose for your date. I wouldn't mind hearing about it, if it's something you think other couples would enjoy as well.

Well, make sure you still make plans with her for the day so she knows you want to spend the day with her, first of all. Surprises can be nice, but if you don't tell her in advance that you want to spend time with her, she might just make plans with friends instead.

Odds are very likely that would be the case. [He was not at all kidding either. They tend to make plans often after all.]

There is one thing that really hasn't changed between us and that's just how much time we spend together. But it's still pretty good and obvious advice.

Hey, you did say you were in the learning steps. I wasn't going to assume anything was obvious. Then again, the people who most need dating advice are usually the ones who'd never bother to ask in the first place.

I did. That is true. [He couldn't help but laugh slightly.] Yeah, but they are also the ones who never realise to think of even asking, or even know if there is a problem if one exists.

My lover and I used to surprise each other with supper? If you share a home, you could prepare something while she's out. I would do groceries a while before so she didn't think much of the ingredients in the fridge, rent a movie, and have the kids go stay with their grandparents.

Or maybe you want to get out of the house? Aquariums are nice for that.

We do share an apartment. But it's not just the two of us sadly, so it would mean a lot more work.

[Much like how he asked her out in the first place. He had to ask a friend to stay out for a long time. At least at the time they had someone.]

No kids, unless you mean Pokemon. A bit too young for actual kids that aren't dolls.

I'm sure your friends and roommates would be happy to help. It's not too much to ask for a date night every once and a while.

[He's not going to comment on the age of parents. Hana and him were pretty young when they were claimed by Sakura.]

I try and aim for a date night once a month.

[And he does try. Usually using what he got for Christmas.]

But as time goes by gotta get creative.

[Growly American accent voice.] What do you usually do?

Any break in the ordinary will work, but it depends on what you call ordinary, and what she likes.

What we normally do? We just hand out, watch a film or something. We eat together too if we are both home for dinner.

[Pretty much same old except the dinner thing. That only started when Hikari arrived in Genessia.]

When we do go out it's a nice walk around. But I guess I can look into places we haven't gone to yet.

Go out.

Amusement park, regular park, ballgame, musical, rock concert, movie and dinner out, zoo, aquarium, museums, depends on what she likes.

I have done a couple of those already since I had tickets. I could see if there is an art gallery or something.

She likes taking pictures after all.

All of those are good.

Or even try one of the gates? If you haven't before.

I haven't before, but it's mostly because there are so many to look into.

There are. But unless she checks your phone, you should be able to do it through that.

She has no reason to check my phone. But I guess when I am not working I'll check things out.

I appreciate the suggestion.

Good luck. I think so long as you keep making the effort and taking the time, that counts for a lot, even when things aren't perfect. So long as you both want it to work out.

I will always make the effort for her.

[He was smiling to himself really.]

She's my best friend, and someone I always want to look out for and vice versa. So the effort is worth it in the end.

Edited 2018-08-12 19:06 (UTC)

Sounds like bliss.

You've got a better handle on it that I ever did with my marriage, so don't worry so much. Just enjoy it, all right?

We've known each other since we were kids so my handle on it is from years of experience.

[Not 100% though there are still somethings like lack of communication at times.]

But I do. I just like to make sure that once a month we do something that isn't our usual, which is probably why I worry a little bit.

It sounds like you're pretty solid. Usually even kind of disastrous dates can work out for the best as long as you're with the right person.

In theory.

Just make sure neither of you are skipping out on work or something important for it.

Good kind of thoery though.

I promise I do not do that. Otherwise, I'd lose being the face on the posters of Moonbucks and also I'd be in trouble, so best to behave.

Now I almost want to skip out on work on your behalf. And I love my job.

And I love my job, which is why I don't.

Which reminds me, I do have to go to said work soon.

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