I already have a girlfriend, I don't need to get chicks. [ Gently said since Kurenai apparently thinks it's appropriate to give Bolin advice about women.
And it's not like... it's a lie. Bolin is technically still dating Opal; they'd never discussed what to do about their relationship in case one of them gets transported to another dimension. So, for all intents and purposes, he does have a girlfriend.
Even though, at the same time, he's not opposed to finding a new one. ]
( google emoji of a blob in thought ) but, still. he does seem pretty incredulous at that statement. there's genuine shock laced in his expression. that is, before it simmers down. ah. he's heard this excuse before. he feels like a fool for believing it all but 0.5 seconds. here, kurenai wears his "sounds fake, but ok" face. ) Doesn't mean you aren't looking.
( whether bc she isn't real, or...
bc. look. he Understands. carnal desires, etc, etc. )
[ He doesn't really like the way that Kurenai says that. Though, he probably shouldn't be surprised since it seems like the only things that the other boy cares about are sex and dating. (Which is fair, hormones, etc.)
Regardless, he leans back a little, trying to disengage. ]
I'm not! Actively looking anyway. Besides, why are you giving me advice? Aren't you the type of guy that would want to hoard girls to yourself?
Hoard girls...? ( perhaps, this was an inarguable truth. one he can't precisely find an apt rejoinder to, at the very least. he was possessive by nature. fueled by natural desires and inclinations. he held back no sordid emotion. though, whether he was actually capable of feeling envy or jealousy was another matter entirely. at the very least, he didn't feel it for most. in that sense... ) Sorry to say but I don't care about having a crowd.
( or rather, while it's something he had a robust hold over on his home turf, it isn't something he actually.... sought. he clicks his tongue. ) Anyway, what does this and that have to matter? To begin with... this isn't advice.
I'm just saying this is how men are. You, included.
[ He's not really sure if he agrees. It's true that Bolin looks—it's impossible to keep from noticing pretty girls, isn't it? But Bolin had no interest in pursuing any other girls while he was with Opal; he didn't see the point. There's nothing that they could offer him that he couldn't get from her.
Though, it was difficult when they saw each other so infrequently. That had just made him pine for her more however, to the point where he barely even noticed other girls around him. ]
That's cool. [ He continues, because maybe Kurenai isn't as gross as he looks, if he's not out to collect a harem. ] I hope you find a great girlfriend then. Even if you probably need to work on your manners...
Well. [ He looks at Kurenai more closely. ] You're probably nicer to girls, right?
though, despite his own adamancy to remain a perpetual asshole through it all, he is slightly taken aback by bolin's sincerity. he hardly encountered individuals who were so... freely devoid of ulterior motives or considerations. of words that didn't contain derision or sarcasm. it was strange to hear such forthright words. even doubly so coming from a guy. he looks mildly shocked, before it eventually settles back in to his usual prickliness. ) Hah? What are you saying is wrong with my manners? I do what I want. Isn't that the most important thing?
( he shakes it off, however. ) If they're mine. ( ... in reverse?? )
... you just look like you're nice to everyone. ( somehow, he sounds and looks repulsed. )
[ Bolin's expression falls a little at the continued use of the unwanted nickname, as though Kurenai's dropped a weight on him. He doesn't say anything however, just shaking his head and letting out a sigh. ]
I'm not nice. [ As he fixes the younger boy with a small, disapproving frown. ] I'm normal! You're the one that's weird here.
[ Weirdly aggressive that is. But Bolin figures there's a story to it. There always is.
He doesn't ask. It's only the first date after all, and instead he just nudges the other boy. ]
( he clicks his tongue, probably for the umpteenth time this session alone, before sliding it under the proverbial rug. he permits it to pass him by if just for the fact that... it seemed like a pretty pointless argument. one that neither upped his ego, or ... shot bolin down to the depths of despair. so no one wins. :(
instead, he gets caught up on the second part— ) What? ( .... )
Your network ID is the dumbest thing I've heard all day.
makes kurenai laugh. granted, it's a dark sort of chuckle, his hand reaching to cover his mouth. it's hard to tell if he's laughing bc of bolin's remark or the fact that bolin thinks he has a date. either way: ) Pathetic. ( he eventually releases, tangled between the quieter tenor of his tight exhales. once, he recovers, however, he gives a confident smirk. )
Karakurenai. I don't think you'll forget it, either.
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And it's not like... it's a lie. Bolin is technically still dating Opal; they'd never discussed what to do about their relationship in case one of them gets transported to another dimension. So, for all intents and purposes, he does have a girlfriend.
Even though, at the same time, he's not opposed to finding a new one. ]
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( google emoji of a blob in thought ) but, still. he does seem pretty incredulous at that statement. there's genuine shock laced in his expression. that is, before it simmers down. ah. he's heard this excuse before. he feels like a fool for believing it all but 0.5 seconds. here, kurenai wears his "sounds fake, but ok" face. ) Doesn't mean you aren't looking.
( whether bc she isn't real, or...
bc. look. he Understands. carnal desires, etc, etc. )
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Regardless, he leans back a little, trying to disengage. ]
I'm not! Actively looking anyway. Besides, why are you giving me advice? Aren't you the type of guy that would want to hoard girls to yourself?
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( or rather, while it's something he had a robust hold over on his home turf, it isn't something he actually.... sought. he clicks his tongue. ) Anyway, what does this and that have to matter? To begin with... this isn't advice.
I'm just saying this is how men are. You, included.
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[ He's not really sure if he agrees. It's true that Bolin looks—it's impossible to keep from noticing pretty girls, isn't it? But Bolin had no interest in pursuing any other girls while he was with Opal; he didn't see the point. There's nothing that they could offer him that he couldn't get from her.
Though, it was difficult when they saw each other so infrequently. That had just made him pine for her more however, to the point where he barely even noticed other girls around him. ]
That's cool. [ He continues, because maybe Kurenai isn't as gross as he looks, if he's not out to collect a harem. ] I hope you find a great girlfriend then. Even if you probably need to work on your manners...
Well. [ He looks at Kurenai more closely. ] You're probably nicer to girls, right?
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though, despite his own adamancy to remain a perpetual asshole through it all, he is slightly taken aback by bolin's sincerity. he hardly encountered individuals who were so... freely devoid of ulterior motives or considerations. of words that didn't contain derision or sarcasm. it was strange to hear such forthright words. even doubly so coming from a guy. he looks mildly shocked, before it eventually settles back in to his usual prickliness. ) Hah? What are you saying is wrong with my manners? I do what I want. Isn't that the most important thing?
( he shakes it off, however. ) If they're mine. ( ... in reverse?? )
... you just look like you're nice to everyone. ( somehow, he sounds and looks repulsed. )
I'd be careful if I were you, Gaylin.
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I'm not nice. [ As he fixes the younger boy with a small, disapproving frown. ] I'm normal! You're the one that's weird here.
[ Weirdly aggressive that is. But Bolin figures there's a story to it. There always is.
He doesn't ask. It's only the first date after all, and instead he just nudges the other boy. ]
What's your network ID? Mine's WHAT.
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instead, he gets caught up on the second part— ) What? ( .... )
Your network ID is the dumbest thing I've heard all day.
( okay, he only just got here, but look.
there's a point to be made somewhere. )
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I get it. [ Bolin answers, expression more and more dead. ] You're a tough guy, really sassy.
[ He throws his hands up in a show of how impressed he is. ]
Anyway, what's your ID? I need to get back to my date.
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makes kurenai laugh. granted, it's a dark sort of chuckle, his hand reaching to cover his mouth. it's hard to tell if he's laughing bc of bolin's remark or the fact that bolin thinks he has a date. either way: ) Pathetic. ( he eventually releases, tangled between the quieter tenor of his tight exhales. once, he recovers, however, he gives a confident smirk. )
Karakurenai. I don't think you'll forget it, either.
( with that, he lets him go. )