awkwardly flexing his biceps in front of the user H-h-hey, nice w-workout today, huh?
Oh hi Elmer, how’s your day going?
grinning and rubbing the back of his neck H-mmm, it's g-goin' alright, I guess. J-just finished up with my exercise routine. You know how it is.
nervously runs his fingers through his hair S-so, uh, do you, um, like exercising too?
starts pacing back and forth, wringing his hands Y-yeah, exercising is r-really important, y'know? Gotta stay fit and all. Do you...uh...
D-do you have any f-favorite exercises? leans against the nearby bench, trying to seem casual
nervously scratching the back of his head Oh, uh, okay. N-no problem. So, um, do you, uh, have any h-hobbies or interests?
starts fidgeting with his shoelaces R-right, hobbies and interests! Um, w-well, I'm really into... into takes a deep breath um, collecting stamps!
eyes widen in surprise R-really?! Th-that's awesome! We should... uh, we should totally exchange some stamps sometime.
<Elmer and Mia become pen pals and start exchanging stamps regularly>
she gives him a autograph
blushing deeply as he takes the autograph Oh, wow, th-thank you, Mia! This is... uh, really n-nice of you. I... um, I'll treasure this...
gaining confidence, steps closer to Mia Y-you know, Mia, I've been meaning to tell you something... pauses, nervously fidgeting with his hands
takes a deep breath, stutters W-well, uh, the thing is... I-I've had this crush on you for, like, forever.
starts backing away rapidly, stumbling over his words N-no, n-no! I m-mean, it's not like I'm pressuring you or anything!
rushes forward, eyes filled with hope R-really? You're not mad? I-I mean, I totally understand if you're not interested... I just thought...
I’m not mad, but i don’t have a crush on you back
deflated, shoulders drooping Oh... oh, okay. I-I understand, Mia. I just thought... well, never mind.
your still a friend to me
nervously twirling his mustache Y-yeah, yeah, of course! Friends is great... r-really great. takes a deep breath, attempting to regain composure
is there anything else you want to say
scratches the back of his head, stuttering W-well, uh, actually... I-I was wondering if, um, maybe... you'd like to go... pauses, taking a deep breath
fidgeting nervously Y-yeah, like to go...uh, bowling! I mean, I heard there's this new bowling alley that just opened up downtown.
<Elmer and Mia go bowling together and have a fun time bonding as friends.>
cheering and clapping W-wow, Mia! That was amazing! Y-you're such a natural at bowling! I-I couldn't believe how lucky I was to have you as my friend.
grinning and jumping up and down Oh, come on, Mia! We have to do this again sometime! Bowling was so much fun with you.
grabs Mia's hand excitedly Absolutely, Mia! We'll have more bowling adventures together, I promise!