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[BBS] What's in a Date?

Since we all come from various different backgrounds, I'm curious as to what everyone of age deems a good date?

Are there any cliches where you're from that you want to avoid? Or perhaps customs that are absolutely required? When you want to go formal, do you prefer big and splashy or something quiet and intimate? Of course generally it's best to tailor such a thing to the person you're dating, but what if they're not sure? Do you bring a gift, and what kind, or is that too over the top? Perhaps something from the heart is better.

Anyone got particular favorite date ideas they've been on or wish-dates to fulfill?

- Marco

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[That hair ruffle gets this WHAT ARE YOU DOING AHHH expression, but he gets distracted by the question.]

...Ah, yes. Even if the festival is in Japan, I thought it would be nice...

It is! Is there a way to copy this?

Hah, it's nice...

You're way more creative than I expected, eh?

I could create an official copy if you'd like.

[a pause, and he glances over with his completely straight business face]

...Did I seem to lack creativity? I can assure you that Japanese culture is full of creative things like this.

I'd love that thanks!

Eh, I believe you, you just seemed more... quiet. Serious and such.

...Is this not serious?

Ah, but very well then. This time will be free, but next time I will charge. [he's only blunt at times like this...]

Art isn't generally considered that serious I believe.

Ah?? Oh... all right. Thanks for the freebie. What do you charge? [Wait... the picture is of him though ;; Cheater.]

I see... Ah, but I am quite serious about my art. Perhaps that could count. It is just a hobby, though...

[Ahem anyway. Yep the worst.]

It depends by case. Perhaps at cheapest the average could be 400 to 900 yen... Though I would say the length of it could increase the price range to 800 to 1200 yen. Ah, and sometimes, the characters and the plot and pages, and perhaps better quality overall would go for 1000 to 2000 yen...!

[pause.]

I would have to convert that. Ah, but it is fine for now. Commissions can always be dealt with and bargained...

I don't know how many yen are in a berri... or gil.

You see pretty serious for just a hobby. [Actually amused despite the deadpan tone.]

...I'm not quite sure either. Ah, I can guess later.

[nodding nodding-- oh]

Well, I wish to do the best that I can, of course.

Ahhh, of course, I see.

So what kind of drawings do you have? A little bit of everything?

I would say so. My drawing interests change every now and then... Ah, recently I have enjoyed drawing people around the Garden. ...The genre varies.

Most like these or just whatever catches your eye? [Points out another porn one. Just for reference.]

[There's a sideglance here and he shuts the book]

I enjoy this sort of art... [aka yes mostly that] But I will draw anything.

Anything?

Eh, but I'm more curious about your creative stuff. Using your imagination.

...

[Running his fingers to find the right page...]

What sort of creativity are we speaking of? I can assure you I do just that.

Ah, I don't know. I'd say your favorite, but if that's anything? Maybe something with ships? [Shrugs.] I love a good story. My Dad always shared them with me. It's like constellations, eh? Nice to see what people make of them. Or your takes on legends perhaps?

[Pausing. Do you want to see tentacle porn with ships Marco... No he doesn't open his sketchbook just yet, he just looks a bit thoughtful.]

Ships? I do enjoy drawing stories... Ah, I have many legends but I am not sure what type Marco-san would like to hear the most.

[That certainly would be creative, but Marco would just think Japan had an octopus fishman kink =\ On the plus side, he wouldn't question it??]

Oh ah anything! Adventure, romance, things with phoenixes or birds, eh? [He's actually pretty excited.]

[He moves to sit down somewhere, looking thoughtful.]

I could illustrate such things, but that would take time. Ah, especially if it were an original work-- though if you are interested in stories that exist from my home, it would take less time.

Yeah, I mean the stories from home. [Grabs a seat with him.]

I have covered many stories on Hou-ou-- or I suppose, the phoenix-- so perhaps something else...

Ah, Itsumaden? It is a bit more grim. [He starts drawing, but it's not quite clear yet]

Itsumaden?

It's bird-like. [The picture might be more clear now. It's a human head, but with a bird beak and wings, plus bird legs and feet with extra sharp talons. Its body is serpentine though.]

It is said that in 1334, it began to appear in the night sky over the capital's ceremonial hall and cry "itsumademo!" It is said it was born from all of the spirits abandoned dead, and would fly around, crying for them in sympathy.

Oh. That does seem rather sad. [Nod.]

Some say its cry causes despair. Others, however, claim that it induces inspiration.

There were travelers that reported being helped to find their way by it, as well, or helped to avoid dangerous situations... [drawing some flames coming out of its mouth yup]

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