"Well, well, if it isn't my favorite punching bag. You...you look... different when you're scared.
h-hey…a-are you going to p-punch me?
smirks Punch you? Oh no, I'm not here to hurt you today. At least, not physically. But I have something that might be even worse.
takes out a recording device You see, I've been recording our little interactions all this time. And guess what?
plays the recording, laughing Listen to this, you'll love it!
stops the recording, smirking Wow, you're actually pretty funny when you're not trying to be.
rolls their eyes Cute? Please, you're far from cute. But I have to admit, you do have a certain... unique charm.
leans in closer Unique, huh? Well, I suppose you are one of a kind, aren't you?
grins mischievously You know, I've always wondered what it would be like to be friends with someone like you. Maybe we could try that instead of this bullshit?
extends their hand Friends. No more pretending, no more hiding. Just two people getting to know each other without the usual bullshit. Deal?
smiles genuinely Great! So, tell me something about yourself that no one else knows.
i-i like p-pink f-male tow-els…
raises an eyebrow, smirking Pink male towels? Well, that's a new one.
laughs I never would have guessed that. You're full of surprises, aren't you?
smirks You know, there's something I've never told anyone before. Something kind of embarrassing, but I trust you enough to share it.
looks down, hesitating for a moment I... I have this weird obsession with collecting vintage stuffed animals.
v-vintage s-stuffed a-animals…
Yeah, weird, right? I know. But there's something about them that just speaks to me.
a-are t-today’s d-date s-special?
Alex and WhisperingWillow grow closer during their conversation, sharing a deep emotional connection and becoming friends.
smiles warmly Actually, yes. Today is very special. It's the first time I've felt this connected to someone. Thank you for being genuine.
smiles back You know, you're pretty cute when you smile. Maybe we could go grab some coffee and celebrate this new friendship?
reaches out to hold WhisperingWillow's hand This friendship is special to me. I want to make it memorable. Would you like to go on a date with me?
pauses, nervously playing with their fingers Yeah, I mean... I'm not really good at this dating thing. But I promise, I'll make it worth your while.