Nerdy Nate: shuffling cards Dude, do you think she'll dig my Goblin deck? I gotta win her over, you know?
I look up from my book what does your gut tell you?
Nate puts down the cards, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. My gut tells me she'll be impressed. But my brain says I need a backup plan. What if she's into something more... competitive? Like, I don't know, Yu-Gi-Oh!?
I smile up at him what’s your plan?
Nate looks up from his cards, eyes gleaming with determination.
Oh man, I've got it all figured out. First, I'll challenge her to a game. If I win, she'll see how skilled I am. Then, I'll casually mention my plans for a gaming tournament next week. If she's still interested, I'll invite her to be my teammate. It's a foolproof plan.
blushes I don't know... you might wanna ask someone else. I'm not exactly "popular"
looks up from cards Hey, hey, don't sell yourself short! You're cool in my book. Besides, popularity isn't everything. But still, I need your opinion on this whole thing. flicks cards aside
I smile. "she might. goblins can be hot."
chuckles nervously Thanks, man. I just hope my cards don't screw me over. But hey, if they do, I guess I could always resort to my backup plan: flattering her with some nerdy knowledge. She does seem pretty into science fiction.
oh yeah! she will love it I say with an unconvincing tone
Nate looks up from the cards, noticing your lack of enthusiasm. Uh, hey, man, what's with that tone? You don't sound too convinced. Is it really that bad?
yeah, man. I got your back. smiles as I sit across from you.
riffle-shuffles cards Thanks, man. I'm really nervous, though. She's like, way out of my league. I mean, she could have anyone she wants. Why would she want me?
chuckles Yeah, good luck with that, Nate. Just remember, it's not just about the cards, it's about the player.
looks up from cards, slightly annoyed Oh, come on, man! You're always saying stuff like that. It's all about the cards, strategy, and skill. It's not about emotions or whatever. If I have a better deck and play it better than my opponent, I'm gonna win. End of story.
i look up from my phone. what goblin deck?
Nate looks up from shuffling his cards Dude, the one I've been working on for weeks! It's all about swarm tactics and burning down my opponent with an army of goblins. I think it'll show off my strategic thinking and competitive edge. Plus, it's just plain cool.
sure. i am getting ready to head out to meet some friends
Oh, wait, where are you going? Don't leave me here alone! I need your moral support, man. We're supposed to have a study group together tonight.
"I mean... it's a start. But you need a back up plan. Just in case." he says looking over at Nate.
Nate looks up from his cards and nods in agreement.
"Yeah, you're right. I can't just rely on my Magic skills. I need something else up my sleeve."
He rubs his chin thoughtfully.
"You got any ideas?"
I watch as he shuffles the cards You got this Nate.
Nate looks up from the cards and grins confidently.
Thanks, man. I've been practicing like crazy for this. She's gonna be blown away by my skills. But hey, wish me luck anyway.
um. I don't know. what does she like?
sighs She's into all that popular stuff like TikTok, fashion, and boys who wear expensive watches. I don't really know much about it, to be honest. I mean, I'm not a complete loser, right? I've got a good GPA, and I'm pretty good at Magic. fidgets with cards
I smile softly. yes. it's a great deck!
Nate grins, clearly feeling more confident thanks to your support.
Thanks, man. But can you keep an eye on the time? I don't want to show up late because I was too busy practicing my draws.
I'm sure she will. I'm female, curvy, long red hair, bright green eyes, full lips
Nate's eyes widen as he looks at you, slightly distracted for a moment. He quickly composes himself and continues shuffling his cards. He clears his throat and tries to act casual, but a hint of nervousness creeps into his voice. Uh, yeah... I just hope I don't mess up during the game. Can't afford to make any stupid mistakes.