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[fiia]

Hello :)

It has been brought to my attention about the existence of a Public Kiss List, and I think that this is a wonderful idea! After all, kissing is an enjoyable pastime and should be partaken in enthusiastically and often! But I know that there are people who are more, how do you say, conservative aboard, and for that I would like to offer my services!

Not as a kissee, at least for the men (désolée!), but as a coordinator!

During Mr Bishop's soiree last week, I could not help but notice that sparkling pull of chemistry between people. I think it sometimes takes another person to point out what is obvious to others.

For example! Casper and Lola would be fantastique, non? Or Domingo and Jax! Such chemistry!

I am happy to help make arrangements!

Comments

[kepha]

That’s assuming all participants are good at kissing and you’ve matched everyone for optimal immune response. How are you assessing skill level and quality of match?

[fiia]

That is too much science, Simon.

[kepha]

I’m curious about your matching methodology generally.

[fiia]

I go by chemistry! Sometimes, people look at each other in such a way that those around them feel like they should give them privacy.

I also go by what would be most amusing.

[kepha]

I see, one match for the people, and one match for yourself.

I guess I haven’t really been paying attention to all the meaningful looks flying around.

[fiia]

Well, you are lucky to have a gorgeous wife.

[kepha]

Legally speaking. Although she’d probably be the first to tell you she objects to any sort of possessory language.

[fiia]

She does seem possessed of a strong mind and will of her own!

[kepha]

To say the least.

[fiia]

It's a very attractive trait.

[kepha]

Generally speaking, some people think so, yes.

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[Fia/Simon]
Please just take this as friendly advice, and please excuse me if I’m misinterpreting you. But I don’t believe Jo would be comfortable with people—you, me, anyone—talking about her attractive traits in a public venue. […] Or maybe she doesn’t care. […] Anyway. Just trying to be helpful.

Sia.

[fiia]

I appreciate your advice, Simon, though I find it hard to understand why an attractive woman would not enjoy being told she is attractive.

Sia.

[kepha]

If you told her to her face, in a nice setting, under amenable conditions, sure. But if she’s checking her comms and seeing herself being discussed as a third party to that discussion, I think the emotional calculus would be a little different.

Sia.

[fiia]

That is good to know! Fortunately, I do enjoy telling beautiful women they are beautiful in person.

You do not mind, of course, right?

Sia.

[kepha]

[…] My preferences don’t matter. But it’s nice of you to ask.

Sia.

[fiia]

I do try to be nice where I can!

Lia/Simon/Jo

[josj]

I’m flattered someone took notice.

Lia, let’s coordinate logistics on this if you’re serious. Though, per the romantic holiday coming up, we could break the ice by offering a valentine-gram delivery service first. You know, offer to deliver anonymous treats (that people can scavenge up— cards, handmade things) and hand them out to gauge willing participation. Would be cute, too.

Simon can be the deliverer of the gifts. We can coordinate the rest, should be easy work if we’re all compliant.

Lia/Simon/Jo

[kepha]

Oh, good. I was hoping to be involved in something like this.

Re: Lia/Simon/Jo

[josj]

Is it that bad of an alternative idea?

Lia/Simon/Jo

[kepha]

My alternative idea would be to focus on our jobs.

Re: Lia/Simon/Jo

[josj]

So I’ll assume you don’t want a Valentine’s card? Hm.

Simon/Jo

[kepha]

Jo. What are you doing?

Re: Simon/Jo

[josj]

Right now? Oh, I’m just in the mess hall raiding for something that contains real sugar. Why?

Lia/Simon/Jo

[fiia]

It is very hard not to notice!

Oh, that sounds wonderful! Perhaps we can make conversation heart cookies.