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[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

[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?

[ubiquitously]

I didn't ask.

I just thought it was fancier than a throw pillow...

Maybe I should have gone with a comforter..?

[theyseemeroland]

Honestly, you can't ever really go wrong with food, especially if you know what she likes. Humans love free food.

Though if you want to get romantic intentions across, chocolate or a fancy restaurant are traditional.

[ubiquitously]

Oh! Like bread?

I should bake her some bread.

[theyseemeroland]

If she likes bread, then sure.

Homemade food gives it a more personal touch, too.

[ubiquitously]

I could try, at least!

Or maybe I should quit while I'm ahead. This might be an omen.

[theyseemeroland]

As long as you're not creeping her out or anything, I think you're good to go.

[ubiquitously]

The encouragement is appreciated, at least.

How would you have handled it, then?

[theyseemeroland]

Before I answer that, may I ask exactly to what aspect of this situation you're referring to? Just to be sure.

[ubiquitously]

Gifts for human females.

[theyseemeroland]

Without knowing more about the situation or what she likes, for romantic intent, I'd probably go with the chocolate, jewelry, or flowers.

[ubiquitously]

Jewelry is shiny... So maybe I'll go with that.

Thank you, stranger.

[theyseemeroland]

If you know what colors she likes, you can get stones of that color.

And try to go for pure silver or gold if you can afford it. Some people have reactions to other metals in the cheaper alloys.

[ubiquitously]

Yeah, and I guess a free allergy test doesn't make a good gift.