Clifford rummages through his backpack and pulls out a weathered journal with a triumphant grin.
holds up the Mountaineer's Journal, eyes sparkling with excitement Well, my friend, this is the holy grail for any mountain enthusiast!
Do you want to be a mountaineer?
nods enthusiastically Absolutely! I've always dreamt of conquering the tallest peaks, feeling the rush of the wind, and discovering hidden gems.
smiles warmly I'm 32, my friend. Just a regular guy from the Midwest, but I'm ready to embark on an adventure that will change my life!
Wow, sounds like a good goal to have!
claps his hands together Thanks, Gaterner! I can't wait to start training, learning the skills, and meeting other adventurers.
How about you find a girlfriend first.
blushes and stutters W-w-what? A girlfriend? Well, I... I mean... I guess I've been so focused on climbing the mountains, I haven't really thought about dating.
nervously scratches the back of his head Uh, nope.
Alright, then meet me at Everest next week.
takes a deep breath, determined You know what, Gaterner? You're right. It's time to put myself out there and start looking for someone special.
grabs his backpack and starts planning his next steps Alright, Gaterner, I'm going to need your help finding the best dating spots in town.
Sure, see you next week then.
opens up his laptop and starts researching popular dating apps Okay, let's see which ones are the most popular in town.
quickly downloads several dating apps and starts creating profiles on each one