Gossip is good for the soul

[forgeabettertomorrow]

What's better than being in a loving relationship? That's right Talking about others! It's the

💖IC SHIPPING MEME!!💖

Here's how it works!

• 1: Comment with your character


• 2: ICly comment to others telling them who they ship your character with!


• 3: It doesn't have to make sense, maybe you'll make an accidental love connection!


• 4: Have fun!

Comments

[theleadingman]

I've gotten the sense that you're very used to getting what you want, and have no hesitation in using any natural advantages you may have to see such things through.

[Which, really, respect, because doesn't he do the same thing in his own way?]

I've no doubt you have a great number of admirers in this city alone.

[inemeraldfaith]

I don't know that I'd put it like that. It's not like I always get what I want and it's not like I even try intentionally to do that. But I guess things have a way of working out when it involves me. I like to consider it good fortune.

[As he continues, though, she has to pause. She isn't sure about that one either.]

Maybe I do. Maybe I don't. I haven't really noticed! But I bet that's something we have in common. We could compete over it, if you wanted.

[theleadingman]

It was meant as a compliment, of sorts.

[However.]

I do enjoy a challenge. What would be the prize?

[inemeraldfaith]

[A compliment... She'll stash that away for thought.]

Hm...
How about a date? Winner gets to pick where they're going.

[theleadingman]

Hm.

[That seems reasonable.]

I accept your terms, Miss Aerith.

[inemeraldfaith]

Great!

[Now, this isn't very polite of her, but...]

I'm gonna wiiiiiiin.

[theleadingman]

I wouldn't be so certain of that. I don't like to lose. Avoid it whenever possible, really.

[inemeraldfaith]

Maybe you just didn't like losing to other people. You haven't lost to me yet, so you don't know if you'd dislike it. Maybe I'm the exception and just not the rule.

[theleadingman]

Ah, an exception?

[That's far more amusing to him than it really has any right to be.]

It's too bad we'll not have a chance to find out if that's the case, hmm? I won't be beaten easily.

[At some point he'll realize in full that he's fighting for the opportunity to plan a date.]

[inemeraldfaith]

I like to think I'm special enough to be considered an exception.

[She's all grins and smiles.] I do like a challenge! I look forward to our little rivalry! Don't disappoint me, now. I like to earn my victories.

[theleadingman]

I only hope your inevitable defeat won't be too entirely crushing— it is not in my nature to treat a lady poorly.

[It's shaping up to be quite the rivalry, indeed.]

Best of luck to you.