SWITCHBOARD

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If you'd like to ask the Transmitter something over the phone, go right ahead! The Transmitter will answer the phone as soon as she's available. Leaving messages is impossible, given how old these phones are, but you should be able to reach her at almost all hours.

Comments are screened for privacy; all Patients are offered confidentiality, didn't you know?

Comments

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Ahh you're going to keep me on my toes!

You're the first girl to ever ask me out, you know. Actually, you're my first for a lot of things.

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...Really? Like what?

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My first girlfriend.

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Never had a girlfriend before... That really is a surprise.

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I've been on a lot of group dates and solo-dates but...I like this better. Even if it would disappoint the girls back home.

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So, what you're saying is, I've tamed a Casanova.

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[ He chuckles lightly at that, sounding somewhere between amused and slightly embarassed.]

Yeah, I haven't had eyes for anyone else for a while now.

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Dummy...

[ She lets out a small laugh, equally embarrassed, and then pauses for a moment. ]

You know, I...never ordered something. You were going to "treat me" to a drink, right?

[ Not like she actually can drink it, but. The thought that counts. ]

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Yes! What would you like to order? I'll make you anything you want! [ Where's his proper form, he adds a small bow after he speaks.]

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Anything?

[ She sounds like she's deliberating, but it's obviously fake. ]

Hmmm, what about a hot chocolate? Do you have that?

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For you, anything. [ Which from the sound of it means anything, even outside of drinks.]

Of course, I'd be happy to make that for you. The payments on the house~. [ A wink.] As for delivery...would placing it in the kitchen be OK?

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Yes, or...

[ She drops her voice a little, the playfulness subduing. ]

I still can't accept any gifts, you know. And...it'd go to waste, if you just left it there. So maybe...you could drink it for me? It'd be like, um...something that I was supposed to drink, but you are, almost like...some kind of...

[ Indirect kiss. In a way. ]

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Oh! [ He could not sound more excited and touched, it clearly wasn't something he was expecting.]

I'll do that tonight then! That's almost like the real thing and-- I want you to be my first kiss.

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F- first- even that?!

[ Oh dear, now she sounds a little embarrassed. ]

Wow... Oh, man, now I feel bad suggesting it, shouldn't your first kiss be...more in-person?!

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Isn't the person you're kissing more important? [ He doesn't seem bothered by it, at any rate.]

Ah but-- [ Pause.] I don't know if it's possible but... if is, I promise I'll kiss you properly one day.

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[ Ah... ]

Your first kiss... I don't know about guys, but...for girls it's supposed to be, I don't know, special? So... Maybe it's not a thing where you're from.

[ She starts to trail off, and pauses. ]

...I don't know if it's possible either, but...I want it to be.

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[ It's something he should know, but...] I don't mind, anything with you is special.

Then that's my new goal! I'll find out a way to kiss you, Renee.

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[ He really knows how to charm a girl, she's stammering gently on the other end again. ]

W-well, I- I don't know if one's- right now, b-but- I'm gonna- good luck...!

[ For awhile, she was almost smooth. Almost. ]

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Haha, I'll take that as a good sign. But I'm still going to make you hot chocolate tonight.

Thank you for giving me something else to look forward to, besides our next date.

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You're- um, you're welcome. I- I look forward to it, too...if we can.

[ She's...starting to get a little less flustered now. Just starting to straighten up a little. ]

I can't promise it'd happen, but...I really hope it does, too.

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[ There's a lot of things he hopes for now, which he feels dangerous. But he can't stop now, and he frankly doesnt want to either.]

Its OK!

...can you give me a hint how? The rules don't say anything about how to kiss you~.

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Um...

[ She thinks. It's...a long pause, really, maybe a little longer than he's comfortable with, but... In a soft, and sweet voice, she will answer: ]

...just keep out of danger...and it might happen...okay?

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[ It's long enough to give him butterflies, but as it always is with her, it's worth it.]

I will, I promise.

Thank you.

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[ She sounds genuinely relieved, her smile audible. ]

I'm really glad.

And...thank you for another wonderful date.

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[ While she can see him smiling, it also comes out in his voice how touched he is.]

You're welcome! I'll call you soon for our next one? Since you asked me out for it already.