Train Man (11 page)
Authors: Nakano Hitori
134 Name: 731 aka Train Man Post Date: 20/03/04 01:35
Lady Hermes said ‘What?’
How else could she have responded.
So I repeated myself.
‘Umm . . . how about dinner . . . could I take you out to dinner’
Can’t remember the exact words but it went something like this.
‘You don’t have to be so conscientious you know, it wasn’t a big deal’
what-can-I-do popped into my mind
‘Well . . . aaaaa . . .’
There may have been a few seconds of silence.
‘If you agree to split, then I’d be happy to’
‘What?’
I couldn’t help but react like a droopy dog
137 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 20/03/04 01:36
>>134
me like da way it sounds
138 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 20/03/04 01:36
>>134
da train is here------------!!!!
139 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 20/03/04 01:37
>>134
train’s here--
143 Name: 731 aka Train Man Post Date: 20/03/04 01:42
‘When you say split . . .’
I asked even though I knew what she was talking about
‘I’d feel bad if you had to pay so . . . what do you say?’
I was about to
Ahyeah-----!!!!
Wanted to scream out loud but I did my best to keep it down and typed with one hand to report back to the thread. I just wanted to let you guys know pronto
‘Are you sure?’
‘We’re splitting ok’
‘Thank you sofyueuyukj much’
I bowed and bowed holding myself together the best I could
‘When do you want to meet?’
‘Whenever is good with me’
My response would have come under ‘desperate’ had this been a 2-Ch exchange
168 Name: 731 aka Train Man Post Date: 20/03/04 02:02
‘So I guess we should shoot for Saturday or Sunday’ was Lady Hermes’ preferred schedule
‘That sounds ok with me’
I’d make time for it wheneva but still, had to say something.
‘Then where shall we have dinner?’
‘Ummmm . . .’
It was here that my mind went totally blank
I haven’t even decided where yet
I quickly turn to the thread and scroll through for any pointers and then send an SOS signal
‘Wherever is fine with me’
‘Aaa . . . um . . . oohh k then . . .’
I wanted to shake myself out of it.
‘Ask if she has any likes or dislikes, food-wise’ I read in the thread. So I just spoke without giving it much further thought.
‘Do you have any likes or dislikes?’
‘I can’t do really spicy . . .’
‘Umm . . . well . . .’
And time slipped away just like that . . .
174 Name: 731 aka Train Man Post Date: 20/03/04 02:13
That’s right. There was no need for me to decide everything right away. I was so nervous I couldn’t even work that out.
‘Well then, could I call you back when I work out where we should eat?’
‘Sure, no problem.’
‘I’ll look for a non-spicy place.’
‘All right.’
We laughed a bit, or at least I think we did.
‘If we’re talking Saturday/Sunday then how about next weekend?’
‘Sure.’
‘All right. I’ll call you again to confirm.’
‘I’ll wait to hear from you.’
And that’s how it ended. After which I was completely drained of all energy.
193 Name: Black Ship Post Date: 20/03/04 02:26
I got back late today and it took so much time just read through all the postings to catch up.
I see that things are definitely moving in the right direction for Train Man. Even if she made you promise to split the bill, I think you should excuse yourself to go to the bathroom and quickly pay the bill.
When Lady Hermes realises and says ‘you promised we’d split today’ answer that by saying ‘I was the one that asked you out’ to which she would reply ‘You’ll have to let me pay next time.’
That ‘next’ means that you could go to another place for drinks immediately after or maybe arrange for another date on another day.
213 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 20/03/04 02:33
>>198
I don’t know, dude. I mean she was the one who insisted on splitting and you agreed to the conditions so you paying for it may make her overthink the situation, create uneasiness? No?
Well it also depends on how much dinner is . . .
219 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 20/03/04 02:35
Even if you have talked over the phone, Train and Hermes are still strangers.
On top of that, Train saved her from a drunken pervert.
Regardless of the teacups, I think splitting is the standard way to go.
The Geeks go on for a while fired up over the splitting vs paying debate. Train Man leaves to go and say goodbye to his techie outfit and welcome in a new train.
233 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 20/03/04 02:40
She has class, this woman. She sent him a thank you gift. Said that she would rather pay for herself. If he pays, she’s going to feel weird about it.
306 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 20/03/04 03:19
Date Dialogue Forecast
Type 1
Train Man ‘I thought Hermes made bags but they make cups too?’
Hermes ‘There are a lot of other things as well.’
TM ‘Do they make clothes and accessories for men too?’
H ‘Sure they do. Would you like to see their catalogue?’
T ‘Sure. How about next week?’
Scored another date!
Type 2
TM ‘Thank you so much for the pretty cups. I almost feel like I shouldn’t use them.’
H giggles ‘I’m just glad that you liked them’
TM ‘Speaking of cups, do you usually drink tea or coffee?’
H ‘I like tea so yes, I drink tea usually.’
TM ‘Do you make tea yourself?’
H ‘Yes. There are delicious teas out there.’
TM ‘I usually make instant coffee. If you don’t mind, could you show me where I can get good tea leaves?’
H ‘Sure. When do you want to go?’
TM ‘How about next week?’
Scored another date!
Working with the info we have right now, we can guide him pretty well with these simulations.
307 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 20/03/04 03:21
>>306
you sound like you’re havin fun dude
361 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 20/03/04 13:04