Dick Grayson 004 Ⓡ video

[usedacrobatics]

Hey! Got a problem again. Not nearly ninety-nine of 'em, just one. And not directly financial, either, thanks to everyone who helped me out there.

[He's... relaxing. Somewhere up high, judging by the tops of buildings in the background. He's sweaty, too, having been getting ready for the fighting tournament.]

This is more personal.

See, I recently started dating. Huge adventure, very exciting, and I know I mentioned being a spoiled rich boy before, but what I didn't mention was that my primary role model was also a spoiled rich guy. So. Yeah.

Any advice on how to make a lady feel special? How to figure out what she wants without asking? Just because I want to seem psychic, you understand, aaand asking my Pokemon seems a little unfair.

All help gratefully received by me, and I hope to hear from anyone who has an actual clue.

[He tosses the Pokegear in the air, and catches it with aplomb.]

I guess then we'll see everyone at the tournament. And if you talk to Katara, please don't mention that I-- oh.

[He brings a hand to forehead, but can't help a smirk.]

Golly. I seem to have forgotten to lock this from Katara. Whatever shall I do?

Comments

[loveisabattlefield]

(This has Cadence written all over it.)

The easiest way to help her feel special is to be a good listener and observer. A lady loves a man who pays attention to her, so try to remember even the little things, like her favorite color or her hairstyle. She's sure to feel special if you can do that.

[staystraught]

[Watch him light up. He can do that! That's detective work!]

Kinda think I'm more in danger of the can't-stop-staring thing, so that's good.

Is there anything to be aware of when pointing out day to day changes?

[loveisabattlefield]

Simplicity is key. You don't have to be fancy, if you don't want to be; all you need to know is make sure she knows you're paying attention. Even if you're just passing by, a little "I like your hair today" can mean a lot.

If you can do that, she'll know you care about her.

[usedacrobatics]

Kinda fits in the with the "don't be too ambitious" advice I got earlier.

The true effort is in making something every day special, not in making something special for its own sake?

[loveisabattlefield]

Exactly. Being able to appreciate even the little things shows you'll have an appreciation for the bigger things, too.

The idea is to love her for who she really is...but it seems like you're doing that already, so I think you'll be just fine.

[usedacrobatics]

Not to give myself too much credit, but how else does it even work? You can't... you know, love what isn't there, right?

[loveisabattlefield]

Not exactly. Sometimes, others don't like themselves for who they really are and may try to cover that up with what's essentially another person.

But don't worry; true love can reach someone even through those disguises.

[usedacrobatics]

You would have to feel pretty desperate to do that. Which is... sad. Sorry anyone has to feel like that.

I think I'm lucky in that sense. Pretty sure she's already broken all of my disguises.

[loveisabattlefield]

I'm sorry for anyone who feels that, too. It must be awful doing that to yourself.

But it sounds like you two don't have that problem at all and that's the sign of a great relationship...especially if you're going this far to impress her.

[usedacrobatics]

You don't think this was a little too... I don't know. The whole not-locking was deliberate.

Too smarmy? It seemed to make her laugh, anyway.

[loveisabattlefield]

Oh, I know it was deliberate. In fact, I like that it was deliberate; it's bold and adventurous...a lady can appreciate that kind of thing, you know.

(She emphasizes her point with a look of approval.)

[usedacrobatics]

[That look of approval gets a really bright grin out of him.]

That's-- that's a relief.

I can do bold and adventurous. It's the-- the vulnerable stuff I'm not good at. Not a lot of good role models there.

[loveisabattlefield]

I think you'll be fine as long as you're honest. Some people find it easier to convey emotions with letters, for example; a face to face interaction is always best when you're telling others how you feel, but a letter can at least get you started.

(Really, he can't mess that up as long as he's not as broody as Bruce.)

Besides...I would consider it bold and adventurous if a man could show his deeper emotions when he wants to.

[usedacrobatics]

[He's about to agree on the letter thing, but her second statement really quiets him.

It's not really overcoming anything if it doesn't make you uncomfortable, is it? Bravery ceases to be a feat in that case.]

Bold, definitely. Not sure where it becomes adventurous.