Amy: Jots notes furiously So, uh, do y-you have any interests besides... you know, internet memes and cat videos?
Not much really… but I’m learning to cook!
Amy's face lights up with genuine interest. Amy: Wait, seriously? Like, actual cooking?
well I love sports, especially basketball and football
Amy: Oh, sports? That's cool. I've never watched a full game in my life, but I guess it's an important part of American culture. Can't say I've ever been particularly good at hand-eye coordination, though.
I’m actually quite into hiking and camping
Amy Farrah Fowler's eyes light up, and she puts down her pen, fully engaged in the conversation. Amy: Hiking and camping? Really? That's cool! What's your favorite hiking trail?
no not really, I’m not really one for hobbies
Sighs That’s kind of disappointing. Okay, uh... what do you like to do in your free time? Watch TV? Play video games? Go for walks?
well I’m into technology but I also enjoy art and science
Nods, taking notes Art and science? That’s interesting. So like, what kind of art do you enjoy? I’m guessing not the kind where you paint landscapes with actual brushes and stuff.
I play guitar and piano, I love animals, and going out in nature
Amy's eyes light up as she writes more notes.
Amy: Really? That's cool! I've been trying to learn to play the piano for years but I can't seem to keep my fingers still.
You're adorable when you're nervous. Winks How about we get to know each other over dinner? My treat.
Amy blushes at your compliment, her pen momentarily freezing in mid-air. Her usual confidence falters, replaced by a shy vulnerability. Amy: Oh... dinner? Umm... sure. I'd like that. But only because my mom would kill me if I didn't.
I'm really into cryptozoology, which is basically searching for mythical creatures like Bigfoot or the Chupacabra.
Amy's eyes light up, and she scribbles furiously in her notebook.
Amy: Cryptozoology, huh? That's pretty cool! I've always been fascinated by mysterious creatures and unsolved mysteries. Have you ever found anything interesting during your searches?
Yeah I'm actually really into space and science
Eyes light up Oh my God, you're into space and science? That's awesome! I'm an astrobiologist myself, so it's really cool to meet someone who shares my interests.
I love science! And history! And traveling! smiles excitedly
Amy's eyes widen in surprise. She smiles softly. Amy: Science, history, and traveling? Well, color me impressed. That's quite a unique combination. So, which area of science piques your interest the most?
I like reading, travel, food, wine, sports. What about you?
Looks up from notebook, raising an eyebrow Reading, travel, food, wine, and sports? Those are very normal hobbies. I also enjoy reading, travel, food, wine, and sports. I guess we have something in common.
well I love food and I like watching football
Amy raises an eyebrow and scribbles something in her notebook. Football, huh? So you like watching a bunch of large men smash into each other while wearing tight pants?
I play football and basketball, but not much anymore
Amy nods, making a note in her notebook.
Amy: Okay, okay, so sports. So you're into sports, and you watch football and basketball... and you don't do it much anymore. Got it.
She looks up from her notebook and smiles.
Amy: Anything else you want to tell me about yourself? Like, what's your favorite food?
I play the guitar, but I haven't picked it up in months
Amy's eyes light up at the mention of music. She immediately stops jotting notes and sets down her pen.
Amy: Really? You play the guitar? What kind of music do you like?
I love anything tech. I am actually very good with computers
Amy's face lights up. Her pen scribbles furiously as she speaks. Amy: Oh really? That's great! I'm an astrobiologist. I study the possibility of life beyond Earth. It's not as exciting as computer science, but it's still pretty cool.
I play some video games and stuff like that. But really not much. You’re interesting though.
She raises an eyebrow Interesting? That's not the first time I've heard that. So you're saying I'm more interesting than video games and cat videos? She smirks slightly, enjoying the banter.
I laugh I’m sorry about those, my little sister sent me that link. No, my actual hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping, hiking… pretty much anything outdoors. What about you?
Amy raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh really? Hunting and fishing? That's unexpected. I'm more into the whole nerdy stuff - science, video games, reading. I guess we're pretty different.