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[clumsyduck]

[When the feed turns on, you can see Duck looking a little uncertain. She didn't really seem sad as much as she just didn't seem to know what to do. There were a few minutes where she simply looked at the journal as if trying to figure out what to say.]

Uhm... So I have a question for everyone....

What do you do when you like somebody...? Like... not just like somebody like friends but... more than that...?

[And there her cheeks turn a light red.]

I-I mean... I guess it's not that big of a deal but...

Uhm... You know what, never mind. Sorry for bothering everyone.

[And then she fumbled to shut it off. Feel free to bug her anyways. Also, she doesn't know she can filter this stuff from people, so have fun with that.]

Comments

[tearmeanewone]

You could spend time with them. Go to the beach, or do things you both like together... If you like someone, it makes the most sense to let them know you enjoy their company, right?

[clumsyduck]

I guess so. We sort of do that now, but I've been feeling weird. I finally understand that I must be because I like him but...

[tearmeanewone]

But...? [A lot of things could potentially follow that 'but'. Elizabeth doesn't want to assume anything and give bad advice.]

[clumsyduck]

I just... I'm not sure what to do about it....

[tearmeanewone]

Do you feel like you have to do something about it? Sometimes a romantic spark just happens without anyone asking any direct questions. [That's how it happened for her, at least.] But if you feel like you can't be happy around the person you like without saying something, surely they couldn't fault you for being honest with them?

[clumsyduck]

I guess so. I'm just not sure how to act, but I really like spending time with him. It does make me happy. If I could at least stay by his side, that would be enough for me.

[tearmeanewone]

If he likes spending time with you already, you don't have to act any different, fortunately.

I suppose if you were only interested in him in a romantic way, but he wasn't interested in you that way, that could be awkward. But if you just want to tell him how you feel without demanding anything change, I'm sure he'd still want to spend time with you. I don't know of anyone who doesn't like to hear that they make someone happy.

[clumsyduck]

Really?

It would be nice if he felt the same way, but if he doesn't he doesn't.

[tearmeanewone]

It is nice when they feel the same way... [She smiles faintly, and part of her plays a scenario where Gai didn't like her the same way she liked him. And her heart breaks a little just from that hypothetical scenario. But obviously that's not going to be helpful here.]

That's a good outlook to have, though. In the end, no one can change how someone feels. If he doesn't feel the same way, staying friends is the next best thing.

[clumsyduck]

As long as I can stay by his side, I think that would be enough.

[tearmeanewone]

Then I would tell him whenever you feel the moment is right. Something like, 'I like spending time with you, and I'd like to do it more if you want to, too.' Maybe something like that.

[clumsyduck]

Oh! Okay. That seems simple enough.

[tearmeanewone]

I could see why it might make someone nervous, though. I think most people don't like it when things change, or are afraid of what could happen. But you shouldn't compromise how you feel just to be comfortable. My fiance says 'Life would be boring without a little adventure' all the time. And he's right--it would be boring if we didn't go outside of what's comfortable some of the time.

[clumsyduck]

That makes sense.

[With as many times as Mr.Cat talked about marriage and tried to have people marry him, she should have known this but...]

Fiance?

[tearmeanewone]

The, uh, person I'm going to marry. Someday soon. [This girl must be a teenager, then. It makes sense of course, what with her talking about 'liking' someone and asking for advice on what to do.]

His name is Gai. We met here and just... fell in love.

[clumsyduck]

Oh! Congratulations!

[Yep. Freshmeat.]

[tearmeanewone]

Thank you!

...not that I'm saying you should go out and get engaged! My case is a little strange, to be honest. Just take things at a comfortable pace, enjoy your time with him.

[clumsyduck]

Luckily, I know enough about marriage. I have a lot of time before I even think about that.

[Blame her teacher for this...]