[The standard reply of beautiful women always produce the proper effect would have been sent, had Laslow's brain not been at odds with itself, because the next thing he knows, his thumbs are typing out a hasty--]
[Ah, it's been a while since he was asked for advice about this kind of thing. It's nostalgic.]
The shyness isn't a bad thing. It's cute, [There's that word again!] and undoubtedly could charm a lot of people. The problem is that when you're flustered, you tend to shout. It could lead to mixed messages.
[It's rare that someone takes the time to give him some heartfelt advice that he's willing to listen to, so Laslow greatly appreciates it. Even if his face looks like it might burst.]
I can't help it! It's natural instinct! I've always been painfully shy, you see.
[It's party of why he flirts so much, thanks to his mother's advice.]
I often don't experience anything but hurt and rejection, so when I *don't*, I'm too surprised and unprepared to move forward...
[Aside from that one time he snuck and practiced "charming" Cynthia's dolls in private when he was ten, he never gave the idea much consideration before.]
People react so differently -- do you think that'll really work?
It's true that practicing on one person won't teach you how others react. Still, it's good for running through hypotheticals without actual risk. Some people can learn from being thrown into the thick of it, but it doesn't work for everyone. And you can always work your way back up.
That makes a certain amount of sense, although that would mean I'd have to find someone I'm comfortable with that's also willing to let me practice on them...
[Well, it's not as if he has prospects lining up. And, anyway, it might be easier with someone like Genji: Laslow barely knows him. He doesn't even know what he looks like!]
Very well! I'll practice with you, since you insist. :) But not to worry, it won't be for too long or too often.
[Absolutely not. Genji volunteered for this, he is In Hit to Win It. He'll make a true playboy out of Laslow yet. Or, at least, get him to be more confident.]
Whenever you wish to practice, let me know. I'll do my best to be free for it.
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And it wasn't cute! I was completely inebriated and making an utter fool of myself! If anyone were to find out...
[Gods, he'd just die of humiliation, for sure.]
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[He's keeping the recording though.]
I refuse to budge from my position of it being cute, however.
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Stop saying that word! It's inappropriate and embarrassing!
[Funny, how a shameless flirt could behave in such a way. Medicine tasting and all that.]
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Here I thought you'd be glad for it. I suppose I'd have to be a beautiful woman to get the proper effect?
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In your opinion, what's the proper effect?
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The shyness isn't a bad thing. It's cute, [There's that word again!] and undoubtedly could charm a lot of people. The problem is that when you're flustered, you tend to shout. It could lead to mixed messages.
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I can't help it! It's natural instinct! I've always been painfully shy, you see.
[It's party of why he flirts so much, thanks to his mother's advice.]
I often don't experience anything but hurt and rejection, so when I *don't*, I'm too surprised and unprepared to move forward...
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That makes sense. Have you considered practicing with someone?
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Practicing?
[Aside from that one time he snuck and practiced "charming" Cynthia's dolls in private when he was ten, he never gave the idea much consideration before.]
People react so differently -- do you think that'll really work?
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[He knows that's probably a 50/50 chance, given how he has a tendency of gently trolling Laslow.]
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[Suspicious, and with good reason because...yep, Genji's quite the troll.]
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As I said, if you're comfortable. I understand that my teasing may put you off of the idea.
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Very well! I'll practice with you, since you insist. :) But not to worry, it won't be for too long or too often.
[Now is your chance to reconsider.]
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Whenever you wish to practice, let me know. I'll do my best to be free for it.
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