Polling the Masses?

[true_noir]

Chloe Bouchard 6/1/2017 near Tisse

Did anyone else receive a strange survey from Retrospec today, asking what we would most like to have brought back? I am being absolutely serious. I just received one from that morceau de merde, Jim. I cannot even begin to decide what to think about this. Are they polling us now? As if we have any say in the matter?

Comments

[appraiser]

that's it
overly optimistic, maybe, but that's all i could hope for

[true_noir]

Would you be you, if you did not have an overly optimistic streak hiding, tucked away in a corner to smile at everyone?

[appraiser]

ha
yeah, you got me... sometimes i forget too, but the optimism is there. relentless

[true_noir]

It is a bit of a defining characteristic of you, Ryoji. Not that I'm complaining. I think we need it around here, and I'm not always as good at that sort of thing.

[appraiser]

thank you
i think it'd be great if people could identify me with optimism
and the good things in the world
i can help people see them

[true_noir]

It's a good thing to be known for. "Nosy florist girl" wouldn't be so bad for me. I've always liked being known for that.

[appraiser]

i wouldn't call you nosy!
you're inquisitive, speculative, curious
i have a thesaurus out right now and there are many words with more accurate connotations

[true_noir]

Definitely nosy. I love setting people up on dates. You have to be a little nosy to do that, Ryoji. It's not a bad thing. *wink*

[appraiser]

that's with their best interests in heart though!
where were you in my life last year, i would have loved those dates

[true_noir]

Picking posies, picking posies. Well, are you still single? I can look around, if you wish it.

[appraiser]

no, i have a girlfriend. yuuko, if you know her?
but i haven't really been the best boyfriend, so
maybe a date won't hurt

[true_noir]

I don't think we've met, no. But, I would suggest a walk in the park, but right now I think perhaps something moonlit would be better. Darker starlight and moonlight won't be quite so... gray.

[appraiser]

mm that's a good idea. i like nighttime too- things are calmer, quiet
it's easier to focus on what's in front of you
or who's beside you

[true_noir]

It is also slightly chillier, so more reason to cuddle, which is usually an added bonus, I've found. One of the advantages of cooler American climates. It's very warm in the south of France.

[appraiser]

warmth has its advantages too- there's a reason why the beach is so popular during the summer

[true_noir]

An entirely different sort of advantage. I'm a little surprised at you. I didn't expect you to say something like that.

[Naughty Ryoji, wanting to see girlfriends in bikinis.

...well, she wasn't going to chide him. She wasn't better.]

[appraiser]

[ LOOK......... ]

haha the beach is fun in other ways too
but
yes
i shouldn't say anything more

[true_noir]

Don't worry. I'm sure you can be forgiven. You're allowed to think your girlfriend looks pretty on the beach.

And besides, she isn't reading this.

[appraiser]

i
no, she can read this, anybody can, it's public
i already screwed up saying something i shouldn't have, elsewhere
i'm going to stop here

[true_noir]

Fair enough. Go on, Ryoji. Have a good day. We'll chat another time.