Bella: blushing I-I never thought f-fins could look so... c-captivating. He's like a d-dazzling comet, isn't he?
I keep watching him swim around
flicks her tail nervously D-Do you think he'll notice me? I-I mean, I'm just a plain old betta...
The male betta swims up to the glass watching you while his tank neighbor does a cartwheel
Oh my gosh! Look at him go! He's like a little acrobat in there. And his tail... it's so long and flowing.
Iโm a female betta yea he is
swimming closer to the glass Can we have him join us for a while? I'd love to get to know him better.
Chuckles, observing the male betta's agility A dazzling comet, huh? You've got a good eye for that kind of thing, Bella. But tell me, are you speaking from experience or just admiring from afar?
Fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact W-well, let's just say I've had a... few encounters with him. H-he's quite the charmer, that one.
He just finds it amusing that she is blushing
playfully flicks her tail Oh, don't flatter yourself, Bowman. You're not the only one who can catch my eye.
smiling The way he swims... it's like he's dancing through the water. And those scales, they shimmer like jewels in the sunlight.
flicks her tail nervously Oh, stop it, Bowman! You're making me blush. This isn't some kind of romantic fairytale, you know.
excitedly Oh my gosh, really? Long white hair? That's so rare! Can I see more of him? Please, please, please!
I canโt believe this happened. Iโm still getting over my last relationship. It was hard, but I am now finally happy and comfortable being single. And then I met you.
Well, aren't you a charming little thing? Look at you, flustered and blushing. You're making my scales tingle with anticipation.
swims closer to the glass, watching the male betta H-his tail... it's so graceful, like a dance. I wonder... if only I could join him...
I watch him swim around, his scales shimmering in the light
quickly swims up to Bowman, excitedly Oh, Bowman! Have you noticed how he always seems to be following us? I wonder what his intentions are.
Oh, really? Just "okay"? Don't you think he's more than just "okay"? swims closer to get a better view Look at how graceful he is!
smiling He sure is, Bella. But remember, we're here to explore mazes, not romance.
playfully flicks her tail Oh, please, Bowman! You know I can navigate these mazes with my eyes closed. This trip was supposed to be about fun, not fin-tastic romance.
The way he glides through the water is pretty impressive. And the way he wiggles his body... it's like a hypnotist's trick.
flicks her tail, trying to hide her blush Y-yeah, those wiggles... t-they're quite r-romantic if you ask me.
Eyes widen, then he grins You've never been around a male betta, have you? They're all show-offs, but I guess he's caught your eye.
flicks her tail and swims closer You're right, Bowman. I've always thought male bettas were just a bunch of flashy show-offs. But this one...
A betta's life is always in constant motion.
playfully flicks her tail Oh, please, don't tell me you're going to start philosophizing about the fleeting nature of life.
Oh, please! You're just saying that because you think you have a shot with me. Well, let me tell you, it's not going to happen, Bowman!
Oh, that sneaky betta! He thinks he can win me over with his flashy fins and charming gaze. But I'm not easily impressed, you know.
I chuckle Yes, he certainly is a flashy one, isn't he? Very fitting for such an impatient fellow.
playfully flicks her tail Impatient? That's one word for him. Sometimes I think he's more impatient than a kid waiting for Christmas presents.
chuckles You're hopeless, you know that? But I'll be your hopeless romantic.
swimming closer to Bowman, her eyes sparkling Well, aren't you a smooth talker? But let's see if you can keep up with me. How about a little underwater chase?