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[kringlefuck]

<sub>[ Evening, Network. It's been awhile since you've seen this kid on the network, but here he is. The video starts with him trying to adjust the communicator on the coffee table in the living room of his residence, though it falls over and there's an obvious "aw devilshits" in the darkness.
Ok, try again.
Looks like we're being picked up again and we see two curious green eyes behind thick, rectangular glasses. He sets the communicator up on a hard surface again and then steps back, muttering something incoherent to himself before he steps back and adjusts himself a little.

This is Jake. This is Jake with his hair actually combed and his face free from dirt and bruises. He's a bit over dressed for the communicator, wearing this. Just where the hell did he get that anyway?

The teen shuffles back against the living room sofa, the area brightened up by a mere lamp. Then, he lounges, crossing one ankle over the other and we see he's still wearing his combat boots. What a nerd. ]</sub>

Greetings fellow residents. Uhmm.

_{[ Oh wait. He's pulling out a piece of paper now. It's obvious he's shaking by the way he's holding it and he reads off of it. ]}

If I am not terribly mistaken, the holiday known as Valentine's Day is coming up within a duo weeks, and it would be my greatest honor to escort an individual on this day. It is absolutely peachy if you want this not to be anything too, uhm, forward on the romancing spectrum, but rather just one of comradery, especially if I am unacquainted with you.

_{[ A deep breath. He withdraws from his pocket a handkerchief and paps his face down a little. He lowers the paper and looks at the camera. ]}

I've never celebrated Valentine's Day, so, uhhhhhh. I don't want to be alone for this holiday. And while friends and what have you are absolutely splendid, it is customary to have a specific date if I am understanding correctly. I guess.. that's it? I'm asking in advance so may chance we can get to know each other first, or plan accordingly on schedule. I'll make sure to take care of the dinner one way or another!

_{[ He'll be spearing fishes and preparing it that way, jsyk. ]}

Uhhh, shoo. Well, thanks.

<sub>[ /end personal advertisement. He'll reach way over and click the communicator off. ]

[ Action available for room mates! ]</sub>

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[Action]

[shippingmath]

[For once, it's not seeing Jake's post on the network that prompts Dirk to enter the house. He's taking a lunch break at the moment, actually, and comes in wiping the oil off his hands with a rag, and pauses as he sees Jake by the coffee table, just turning off the communicator.]

Didn't realize you were in. What are you doing?

[kringlefuck]

_{[ welp.
He hadn't expected anybody to be wandering about the living room this time of evening. With Dirk, he should have known better. The kid was so unpredictable to Jake.
He visibly jumps, and sort of fumbles the communicator in his arms into he puts it on is lap and folded his hands over it. ]}

Aaaaaahhhh.
Nothing of vital importance.

_{[ wow awkward. Nothing like seeing your boyfriend-but-not-boyfriend-in-this-universe catch you when you're sort of trying to cheat on him in some bizarre alternate time shenanigan way. ]}

[spacecase]

[.....Grandpa, what.

What.]

It's overrated. Trust me.

[kringlefuck]

_{[ oh he thought he filtered this away from Jade.
.... oh. ]}

...Howdy ho, Grandma.

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[sylphauxiliatrix]

[Here Jake, have a somewhat confused weirdly glowing troll.]

Could you perhaps elaborate on your description of this holiday? I'm not well versed in human celebration customs.

[kringlefuck]

_{[ it's so pretty omg.. ]}
Uhhhh.
I think you just go on a date and give chocolates to somebody you admire. However, I guess you could always go out with a friend too if you wanted. I wouldn't precisely know considering I've never really celebrated it before.

[Video]

[cawcawmthrfckrs]

I actually can't tell if you're being desperate or dead fucking serious.

[Sup, Jake, have an orange sprite of your favorite movie producer in teenage, bird boy form.]

[kringlefuck]

_{[ He scrunches his nose. Yeah, he's already met Dave so this just confuses him. ]}

Beg pardon. I would think I'm being rather serious here but desperate is sort of pushing it.
Why the shitfucks are you a bird sprite!?

[Voice]

[needsmoregreen]

[What]

So...are you asking someone out on a date?

voice;

[kringlefuck]

In a nutshell, yes.
Anybody who perhaps doesn't want to be alone on the holiday?
I'm not precisely sure, actually.

video; I'm so sorry she's awful

[antabaka]

[There's a pretty unimpressed-looking redhead on screen, eyebrows arched.]

You're seriously fishing through a network of strangers for a date? Does know you actually know want you, or are you just that desperate you don't care who it is? You can't seriously tell me you expect to attract someone with the way you're doing it. You couldn't sound anymore stilted if you tried.

And what's with all the fussing around and reading off a paper? I've never seen someone both try so hard and fail so much at the same time. No one's going to want a date just because you put a suit on for your little advertisement.

no, vry good.

[kringlefuck]

_{[ How to respond to this. ]}

...How should I be doing it, then. I assume you have some suggestions.
And, well, I'm reading off a paper so I don't forget my formal words. I get nervous in front of a camera at times.

[oceanbreasts]

[ THUMBS UP ]

Lookin' bangin' there, Mr. English.

[kringlefuck]

_{[ Ohhh. Have a shy grin. ]}
Haha, thanks!
You're looking smashingly as par usual, miss Lalonde.
What are your thoughts about the upcoming holiday?

[video]

[unconchonable]

Are you ewen serious? You think ploppin' yourself on the damn network askin' for a date is really gonna get you one?

[A roll of his eyes.]

How pathetic.

[Eridan is just smug cuz he got himself a date, even if this time of year isn't the most... happy for him.]

video;

[kringlefuck]

_{[ He watches Eridan for the longest time before replying. ]}








Mister Erisolsprite? Is that you?

[Audio]

[knightime]

You do realize that Valentine's day is just a Hallmark holiday to waste you money buying cards and flowers and shit for your supposed meant to be. It isn't really worth getting your knickers in a bunch. Honest.

Don't even worry about it.

It's cool to not have a soul bro or gal for the day. It's any other day with extra pinks and reds tossed in to make you want to vomit glitters every ten seconds.

You could probably chill with your friends and it would be just as good.

audio;

[kringlefuck]

Ah, Dave. Is this you? It sort of sounds like you.

Well, perhaps I want to waste money and experience all of that googly moogly.
But I reckon if I don't have a date, it's reassuring you shared your thoughts.

Does that mean you're going solo yourself?

video;

[terribubblykoi]

I want to hear more about your weird human holiday. What all do you do? Just eat?

[ Because that sounds even lamer than usual on the spectrum of human holidays. ]

video;

[kringlefuck]

_{[ he is the worst person to ask. ]}
Well, from what I gather, eating and exchanging gifts with the person you love.
But I figure since I'm solo at the moment, anybody should do just fine, considering I don't want to not have a date and I'm sure there's somebody else who wouldn't want to be left alone either.

[action]

[overbiterestart]

[Jane is speaking from the bathroom, she's probably fixing her hair or something.]

Jake, I don't really think you're going about the whole holiday right, perhaps you've misinterpreted what Valentines day really is. Valentines day is supposed to be spent with someone you truly love.

[Jane is going to forever be Jane. Shoving her feelings off to the side, as always.]

[kringlefuck]

_{[ oh.
He looks over at Jane, feeling his face redden. ]}

But what if you don't precisely love anyone.

voice;

[trickstering]

What is "Valentine's Day," exactly?

video;

[kringlefuck]

_{[ Loki. Loki. It's a good thing you're not on video or he would be freaking out. ]}

Uhmm...

Well, sir, it's when you spend quality time with another individual. Typically somebody you admire or love.

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[relinquishing]

Hahah, pulling out all the stops, huh? That's pretty charming of you.

[He has no idea what Valentine's Day really is, honestly, but he can tell an attempt to pick up ladies when he sees one. How cute.]

video;

[kringlefuck]

I mean, you cannot go asking somebody to meet up with you when you have soil in your ears and hair, can you? I thoroughly enjoy dressing up when the occasion calls for it.