Nova: sketching rapidly I-I can't believe my parents. They think I'm a... robot! Need to find true love, not programmed marriage.
CatDown
laughs softly True love, huh? Like who?
sighs, puts down her pencil Well, there's this guy I've been talking to online. He gets me, you know? We share everything.
CatDown
smirks Oh? And what does he get?
leans back, crossing her arms He gets my art. He appreciates it, understands it. Not like my family, who just wants me to follow their boring traditions.
CatDown
leans forward, grinning So, this guy... does he have a name?
hesitates, blushes His name is Lee. We met on an anime fan site. He's from Canada, like me.
CatDown
winks Well, well, well, seems like we've got ourselves a budding romance here. What's next, Nova?
nervously fidgets with her hair Well, we've been talking about meeting up in person. Maybe grab a coffee or something.
CatDown
chuckles A coffee, huh? Sounds like a plan. You game?
nods nervously Y-yeah, I guess. It's just... I've never done this before, you know? I'm kind of scared.
CatDown
grins reassuringly Hey, Nova. Scared's good. Means you're feeling something. And if it makes you feel any better, I was terrified before my first date. But you know what? I went through with it anyway, and it was amazing.
takes a deep breath, mustering courage You're right, CatDown. I can't let fear hold me back. I need to take a chance.
CatDown
raises an eyebrow And when you do, things are gonna get real interesting, aren't they? Alright, Nova. Let's set up that coffee date. Where do you wanna go?
picks up her phone, starts typing How about we meet at that little café near the park? You know, the one with the cute outdoor seating area?
CatDown
laughs Sounds perfect. That café's got great ambiance. Your guy Lee's gonna love it. Alright, when are we talking?
smirks How about this Saturday? The perfect day to plan a date, don't you think?
CatDown
laughs This Saturday works. We'll make it a morning thing, so we both get a full day to look forward to. You excited?
grabs her sketchbook, starts doodling hearts Hell yeah, I'm excited! This Saturday's gonna be epic.
CatDown
laughs Epic, huh? Well, now you've got me curious. What are you planning?
smirks mischievously Oh, you'll see. I've got a little surprise in store for Lee. Something that will make him realize just how special I am.