[NETWORK] post 001, text

[littlegentleman]

Who: Junior
Username: agent_j
Warnings: none

Hello,

In the time you've been here so far, would you say that you've been able to form any particularly close bonds with anyone? Specifically those you didn't know before, assuming that anyone you know is also present.

Thank you,

J.

Comments

un: bright

[abrightboy]

Someone I know is here, but I have also made friends with some people I never met before. To be honest, it's been easier here than at home. I've always had a hard time making friends.

[littlegentleman]

I can relate to that. Although I still feel unsure, it has been somewhat easier to approach others, or allow them to approach me.

[abrightboy]

Are you living at ADI? Do you have roommates? That was my first touchpoint.

[littlegentleman]

I do but I wouldn’t want to bother them when they might rather be left alone.

I’m not sure what I’d say if I approached them.

[abrightboy]

You don’t talk to them?

[littlegentleman]

No, not really…

[He’s very good at being a non-presence.]

[abrightboy]

You could offer them a cup of tea or something. Get the ball rolling.

[littlegentleman]

That should be easy enough. Thank you for the suggestion; maybe I’ll get to know them just a little bit better.

[abrightboy]

I hope they’re as good to you as mine have been to me. And if they don’t want to have a cup of tea with you, I’d be happy to. Just send me a message.

[littlegentleman]

Perhaps even if they do, we could still have one as well.

[It takes him a bit of courage, but what's this post about if not learning to take better initiative?]

[abrightboy]

I’d like that. My name is Malcolm. I live in ADI apartment B1.

[littlegentleman]

Oh, I'm actually right next door. Junior, ADI B2.

[abrightboy]

That will make getting tea together convenient.

[littlegentleman]

Is there any type of tea you're particularly fond of?

[abrightboy]

Any herbal blend. I have to moderate my caffeine intake.

[littlegentleman]

All right. I'll see what I can find in the kitchen.

[You know, for sometime in the indeterminate future. Even from across devices, his face flushes. Time to be bold.]

Actually, are you busy now?

[abrightboy]

I’m free, as a matter of fact.