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[onebadapple]

Why hello there! May I just have a little bit of your time?

[Snow is, as always, surrounded by her animal friends and companions. She gently straightens her hair bow a bit and then puts her hands back in her lap.]

I was just wondering if I might have some help from people who are much more further in the timeline than I am... that is, people who are past the 1500s.

Is it alright for women to request courtship first in your time period by any chance?

[Why yes, Snow would very much like TO JUST DO THAT, she's just not sure if that's even a thing yet, or if it'd be as much a shock nowadays as it currently is in her own time. Although, since they're both women, she's not sure how that would even work if they COULDN'T request it first.]

I'm afraid modern courtship is still utterly unknown to me, though from what I have seen and read, it does seem to have a lot of things called pick-me-up lines, oh! Do people still serenade one another or is that not really what's done anymore?

Still, thank you so much for any help you might be able to offer!

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video // un: littlewitch

[thatsmymagic]

[ The girl who pops up is like 16 years old and has no place giving dating advice. She smiles in the vague direction of the camera, her eyes clouded and sightless. ]

Aw, cute! Who's the lucky guy or gal? It's totally fine for a girl to approach first in my time period, and I don't think people care much who courts who first in Trench.

[ After all, life is too dangerous and potentially short to be shy about that, she figures. ]

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[onebadapple]

Oh, she's a beautiful and wonderful person, romantic, and so very brave! She's really very incredible.

But I'm so glad to know it's alright, I didn't wish to startle her or give her a fright.

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[slayerskiss]

[Faith barely knows what courtship is, but she is absolutely here to cheer for Snow finding a girlfriend or boyfriend. This girl deserves so many good things.]

Well, first off. Yeah, absolutely. I always initiate. Do whatever feels natural to you, honestly, just so long as you get your feelings across. You've got a pretty unique charm, you'll have 'em swooning in no time.

But more importantly... you've got your eye on someone, huh?

[Faith absolutely wiggles her eyebrows.]

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[onebadapple]

Oh, then I shall absolutely have to pick her a bouquet of flowers. Or perhaps a flower crown, they'd look so lovely in her hair. But I might just serenade her too. [She giggles, giddy with options.

At Faith's question, she giggles and presses both hands to her blushing cheeks.]

Oh Faith, she's simply lovely, I hope she says yes.

voice: un: vi

[faceblocks]

Hell, yeah. It's absolutely fine.

The pick-me-up lines are great and funny and cool and all, but I gotta say: getting serenaded? That sounds better than a pickup line. You're basically singing the pickup line, so what could go wrong, unless you can't sing?

Even then? Go for it, that sounds cute as hell.

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[onebadapple]

Oh! I'm so glad, and thank you for your help! I shall absolutely have to serenade her! I certainly think it's quite romantic.

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[abornfighter]

[Oh, this girl is adorable. Like the human embodiment of a puppy.]

Yeah, it is, and it shows that you're confident. Pick-up lines usually sound stupid, so I wouldn't bother with those. Just be direct and ask your special someone out.

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[onebadapple]

[Tory's not far off.]

Oh, are they? Then why are there so many of them? I was very sure I saw books filled with them when speaking about courting. But yes, that's the point of asking for courtship, to remove any confusion about our relationship.

I do hope she says yes!

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[subject_013]

[A throaty but cultured sounding baritone voice speaks.]

I hail from well past the 1500s: the year 2009, to be precise. I may not be the most... well-versed at romance, however, I know a fair bit about human behavior and customs. [A hint of "more than I care to know..."]

It's not widely common in my time of origin for women to pursue courtship, but they are more likely to pursue a romantic companion than their counterparts in the past.

Pick up lines aren't fully advisable, unless they're well-executed. All too often they either fall flat or smack of trying too hard to court someone's attentions.

Unfortunately, serenades have fallen out of fashion, though I seem to remember a clip from a movie where a young man tried to serenade his sweet young lady by standing under her window with music blaring on a portable radio, which lead to young men mimicking the moment. [He probably knows this only because William and Annette dragged him along on a double date at the movies when Say Anything was playing.]

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[onebadapple]

Oh, well my serenading her wouldn't be someone else's singing, it would be mine!

But my, how strange! If pick up lines are not advisable, why are there so many books of them?

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[strongroots]

[ Oh, this is wholesome. Look at her, she's even got animals around her? Wow. ]

Sounds like you got the answers I would've given. [ Go for it, get your girl, etc, etc, etc. He's definitely wearing a smile on his face from the energy of this post. ] Skip the pick-up-lines, tell them how you feel.

[ Though. ] You're not worried they're gonna see this?

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[onebadapple]

Oh, still, it's so kind of you to want to help me all the same, thank you so much!

I suspect she will, but as I have every intention of asking her for a courtship, I don't much mind if she sees it. It may even give her time to decide on her response!

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[democratically]

[She offers a comforting smile.]

Of course it is. It is up to each person to set their own boundaries and requirements, with whatever they are comfortable with. I think the scope of the relationship and what everyone expects is different, but you shouldn't be afraid to voice your desires.

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[onebadapple]

You know, I'm really very happy to hear so many places let women start courtship first. Back home, only men were allowed to even suggest such things. Still, I will understand if she rather not, but I won't know until I ask.

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[everyrosehasits]

Of course it's acceptable, at least it is here! In my time, a woman had to play coy and only have chaperoned outings, but that still didn't guarantee it would be a suitable match. Cal was smooth as cream when we were courting our way through Europe, but as soon as he put a ring on my finger, he became ridiculously possessive.

But [and she swallows her own crush down] if you have feelings for someone you should feel free to say so.

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[onebadapple]

[Does Snow seem the MOST excited right now? Yes, she does, because there's the lady of the hour, the girl this entire thing is for!]

Rose! Oh, I'm so glad you find it's acceptable.

I am absolutely going to tell the person how I feel. Would a bouquet or a serenade be better?

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[manipulative]

Don't worry. Modern courtship is still unknown to those who are very familiar with it.

[ no one knows what they're doing, snow. no one. where's the romance? the flowers? katherine's a little older than snow, but even she likes a little of that old-school romance from time to time.

she smiles. ] Do you know any pick-up lines?

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[onebadapple]

Oh! How surprising! Courtship where I'm from has very strict rules and expectations.

I did read a few books about them, but I don't know that I like any of them! Some have said not to bother with them, though I am curious as to why they exist, then.

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[foulhussy]

Uh, yeah. Sure. Do what you want.

[ She never really knew much about romance, but the idea of different standards for women was always a load of shit to her. ]

'S not like I really know shit about it either. One day I just... found somebody. Some crazy crap happened, and then we're together.

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[onebadapple]

Thank you, I do intend to now that I know I won't shock her! That would have been my greatest concern. [She's being absolutely sincere here.]

Oh, how wonderful that you have someone! I'm so happy for you! [Again, she is absolutely sincere about what she's saying.]

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[survivalthroughhate]

I am afraid I will not be much good in courtship rituals. The ones on my home planet are.....very different from here.

[And he's sure neither Snow or the person she's courting want to beat each other up to establish dominance.]

But I am pleased to see you have found someone here. You deserve every happiness.

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[onebadapple]

That's alright, Maul! Your support is help in its own way! It's very frightening to do this, I never have before!

And yes! She's absolutely wonderful, even if she says no, I want everyone to meet her because she's lovely.

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[chessboardturn]

I mean... it's not exactly traditional in the time I'm from, but a girl going after the guy she likes isn't unheard of! Pretty sure it's just a thing that people do now. Although some old fashioned people still think it oughta be the man doing it...

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[onebadapple]

Well, non-traditional is not quite the same as outright forbidden, so I shall have to take my chances! Back home, only men were allowed to start a courtship.

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[threelayers]

[Blink blink]

So, I'm not actually from Earth?
But yeah, yeah you're definitely allowed to do the asking.
I can't imagine a reason why you wouldn't be.

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[onebadapple]

Oh, back home women were... well, women weren't allowed to do a lot of things, starting official courtship was just one of them.

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[possessum]

( Peter's reading over the replies to make sure no one says anything that could harm Snow — not necessarily expecting anyone to, but... just in case. And it seems that her questions get answered by plenty of folks, which is really nice, so he gently offers something else, smiling— )

There's someone you like here?

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[onebadapple]

Oh yes! She's so lovely, Peter. Even if she does say no to courtship, I hope we can remain friends and everyone can meet her.

voice; un: lookingforshinsengumi

[tealeafs]

[ Chizuru probably isn't from the kind of time period Snow White is thinking of, considering she's still not exactly a modern girl..

But at least she does technically fit the criteria, instead being from the mid-19th century. So it counts. Even if Chizuru doesn't know what western year she's from. ]

Um.. You know, I'm actually kind of wondering now whether I'm ahead of you in time or not.. [ Chizuru hums as she tries to consider it. She hasn't asked much about Snow White's world, other than stuff about the other girl herself, so it's kind of hard to imagine just where in time Snow White is from.. What are the 1500s, Chizuru sure doesn't know. ] I mean, I've never heard of those 'pick-me-up lines' either.

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[onebadapple]

Hmm, I wonder if there would be a way to tell! But we may not even be from the same world.

They seem to be jokes, which makes much more sense now, especially with names like pick-me-up-lines! They're to pick you up and make you feel better!

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[creationrebirth]

I think my world works on a different timeline, but we have a lot of traditional families that feel the men should be in charge of courting and marriage. Girls in my village even begin their education learning how to be wives. We are starting to break that, but it takes time.

The man I married was raised in one of the most traditional families in our village, but my family is the opposite. I made it clear from a young age I had a crush on him. I'm almost embarrassed by how much I threw myself at him. But he sort of needed me too. I got a bit frustrated by his reserved and "proper" approach to love and marriage, but if I hadn't been making it clear I wanted him, he might never have made a move.

[ She laughs. ]

Anyway, traditions are meant to be broken. Sometimes you have to be the one to break those traditions. I'll tell you what I told my dear friend who also comes from an old traditional family, who is in love with an idiot who wouldn't know romance if it smacked him over the head, you have to let them know. Don't let anything hold you back because you don't know if you'll have the chance taken away from you. Women can do anything, so do that, do anything you want to do.

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[onebadapple]

Oh, I see, yes that does sound very similar even though we're from different timelines. [How does this keep happening, she wonders, idly.]

Well, I am most certainly breaking tradition in this case.

Thank you so much for the advice, and I hope your husband is much more inclined to woo you back. Romance should never stop at courting, I believe.

I've gotten so much support, it's so lovely, I never had anything like this back home, and I have no experience asking out another woman, but I'm going to try my very best!

voice | un: duty

[martyrofduty]

Trench and Sleepers are a cultural mix. Everyone negotiates rules.

Pick-up lines focus on sex. Serenades should be private, as a default. Know what you want and be clear.

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[onebadapple]

Oh! That was very precise and clear, thank y-

[Snow stops because the whole "pick up lines focus on sex" thing have thrown the OG Disney Princess into a bit of a panic. Her eyes widen and she blushes deeply pressing her hands to her cheeks. She'saware such things HAPPEN, she has plenty of animal friends, but she personally, has no such interest nor does she want to convey such a notion to Rose!]

I shall be avoiding pick up lines then.