[Anon Text]

[ubiquitously]

[Recently, Uai gave Azura a lamp.

This may seem like a simple gesture. Maybe even friendly. Or real dumb. But to Uai, it’s a very intimate gesture. He was taught to court girls through bird courtship rituals, like nest building. Offering Azura a pretty piece of furniture for her nest/bedroom was really forward of him! It was supposed to indicate that he wants to invite her to the masquerade!

Somehow, the point didn’t get across. What a mystery.]

I gave a girl a lamp, but I don’t think she understands what that means.

Is this not how humans show interest in one another?

It was a blue lamp, btw. It even came with a lamp shade. So it’s not as if I was being very subtle.

[Subtle isn’t the problem here.]

Comments

[nepu]

That's not how that sorta thing works, lamps aren't romantic.

[ubiquitously]

[???? It’s not????]

Would a throw pillow be better?

[nepu]

No no no, giving those types of items aren't any good. You gotta go with something more heartfelt!

anon text;

[orlokbutterfly]

if you didn't hand it over to her while saying "you light up my life" then no wonder it failed

[Real helpful, this one.]

anon text;

[ubiquitously]

That’s embarrassing...

I just want her to go to the masquerade with me.

Not kick me out of the house for being weird.

anon text;

[orlokbutterfly]

certainly can't say that move was very bright

but let me help shine some light on the situation for you

ask her directly and just watch that face glow with delight

[fierybluebird]

Were you trying to attract a moth, or a girl?

A mothgirl is an acceptable answer.

[ubiquitously]

Regular girl...

You don’t think I insulted her, did you? What if she thinks that I think she’s a moth?

[fierybluebird]

What's wrong with that? Moths are cute.

[not here]

[lazuline]

[Azura can see anon posts.

Consider this notification that she's currently in the kitchen (the large one in Lakendell) squinting suspiciously at her phone.]

[not here either]

[ubiquitously]

[GOTTA BUY A THROW PILLOW.]

[fashionably_strong]

[A blue lamp? If the girl was buying new furniture for a blue room, she supposes the gift could be a thoughtful one, but it doesn't sound like that's the case.]

Considering how many different worlds people come from, I think it's best to come right out and ask her to go with you to the masquerade. Unless you've told her what's a romantic gesture in your culture, how is she going to going to know?

[ubiquitously]

[Okay, fair point. Azura isn't a bird, but... he thought this was normal.]

She's way too nice.

If I ask directly, she'll say yes so I don't feel bad.

At least this way, she can play dumb to turn me down.

[fashionably_strong]

Or maybe she'd say yes because she likes you. You'll never know until you ask.

[theyseemeroland]

Not usually, no.

We usually go with flowers, jewelry, or food. Domestic goods are for when you're already together.

[ubiquitously]

WHAT?

SHIT!

[theyseemeroland]

Or possibly as housewarming gifts.

Did she need a lamp?

[faithfulsinging]

If you don't tell her what it means, it might not register to her, but I still think any gift you have in mind to show appreciation to your companion is a good one.

[ubiquitously]

Isn't the point of a gift to use actions instead of words?

And you know,

not have to words

[Anon Text]

[myfayevalentine]

A lamp. Huh. Well, it sure is original.

[Anon Text]

[ubiquitously]

I wanted to leave a good first impression, and show her I have good taste for nests.

[betri]

wouldn't it be easier to just say that you're interested right to her? that's what i'd do.

[He... might not know what kind of "interest" is being discussed here.]

[ubiquitously]

I don’t want to be too forward.

I’d like her to have some room to reject my request without her feeling guilty.

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[trollkeru]

As someone put it before me, you should have come up with a pun when giving it to them. When you give items like that it seems obvious you need to have something like that along with it to get the point across.

[ubiquitously]

Wouldn’t that make her think I’m using her to practice a bad stand-up comedy routine?