[ if i have to suffer katy making me do a smell dating prompt, then i will also inflict it on you. V'seji is not quite understanding the process here, so he dares repeat what he reads from the pamphlet they received. ]
We send you a t-shirt
You wear the shirt for three days and three nights.
You return the shirt to us in a package.
We send you swatches of t-shirts worn by a selection of other individuals.
You smell the samples and tell us who you like.
If someone whose smell you like likes the smell of you too, we'll facilitate an exchange of contact information.
The rest is up to you.
[ He looks at her with a flat stare, a bit confused. Usually, he's gung-ho about trying new things just to see, but this is a little much, isn't it? ]
Is this to be trusted? What if they are merely scamming women for their collection of dirty shirts?
Now, so, something is happening that is meant to be testing their relationship. Using...smell, huh. Smell dating. With each line he reads out, she grows more pale by the minute.]
Uh.
[That noise she made was uncharacteristically undignified. Also, /aback occurs as he brings up his theory.]
Y-you're...you might be right! Then, are we going to do this at all?
[Look, she's a lady, she's not going to do it unless he agrees as well.]
Anyway, I am confused, is it saying that we normally smell each other constantly?
... Well, my tribe is more sensitive to scent, so it would be true for us.
[ Sniffing is a greeting in his branch of the V tribe and everyone is known for a certain scent, either their own or mixed with their environment. For the most part, it isn't indicative of someone's compatibility.
Since some people can just smell like food. Does this mean you're betrothed to food? ]
However, I can't imagine that is true for everyone. At most, you would smell them if you share the same bed, I suppose?
Oh? Then...would you already be able to figure out scent now?
[Actually, does that mean he's been sniffing her up already as ways of greeting? This V tribe sure is something. She's not sure if she would be allowed to sniff without explaining to her family this is a custom he has.
Also, being betrothed to her would actually be akin to being betrothed to food since she eats so much.]
We would have familiar scents then, if we spend a lot of time together. Sharing many items as well.
[She does think about the bed as well. The sheets. It smells like cat.]
Aye, but I wouldn't say it tells you who's the ideal partner.
[ Squinting, he's wondering if she's staring at him with a certain train of thought. For the most part, he doesn't greet others, especially of a different species/race, with a full on whiff. He doesn't need to? He can smell from here.
... Thinking about it, there's no reason for her to know. Stroking his chin, he thinks about how he basically smells like his friends on top of his usual scent. ]
That's also correct. It might indicate a partner, but who's to say you don't have many friends? For example, Megumi carries the scent of many people.
[ Sorry, Megumi. He will make a good example of your ways. ]
Oh...then, it wouldn't say one is an ideal partner because you can smell so many others!
[And if many are a friend, then how can he even tell? Also, yes, don't tell her unless he's ready to open this can of worms, because she is going to ask so many questions. It will be a disaster.]
Megumi does have a lot of friends, and she is very close to them.
[Said while tapping her chin, contemplating this seriously. V'seji may have to take responsibility for his actions right now.]
How will we even succeed in this test? I have a feeling that you'd recognise it immediately, it may defeat their purpose. [And do they really have to sniff a bunch of t-shirts. Seriously, that's many foul t-shirts.]
[ Whether those are friends are flings, he doesn't know. Megumi can do as she pleases with whoever she wants, after all? Still proves his point that he isn't too sure if smell works in this sense.
Maybe not for Miqo'te at least. ]
Hmm... Should we not be looking for mates ourselves? It wouldn't be I appraising you, but a stranger since I already know your scent.
[ Oh, wait. He said he would not mention it. Well. ]
It's explanable, she's outgoing! [She's sure it's a bit of both, really. She encourages openness in a way!
Still, when it comes to his suggestion?]
W-well, I am unsure how one would go about it. [SHE'S BAD AT THIS.] So, perhaps it is easier to find one for yourself. [She nods firmly! While blushing now because thinking about relationships is a whole new can of worms.
Oh, are you not interested in this "Smell Dating" anymore? I think it would lead to some interesting results if we think of it as a game.
[ At least for her. V'seji can't imagine that it would end well for him since R'yoji will definitely give him a flat, tired look. Maybe even sulk the whole time. He's already putting on the shirt though. Don't worry, R'yoji. He'll deflect his suitor by sending them your way, dear comrade.
When he looks over to her, his eyes arch. Oh, right. Righhht. He said that. Thinking. ]
... Aye, I do. It's hard not to know when we spend time together more than once. It's nothign to be flustered about.
[ If it helps— ]
Other Miqo'te that you "hang out" with may also be acquainted with your scent, too.
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[ He looks at her with a flat stare, a bit confused. Usually, he's gung-ho about trying new things just to see, but this is a little much, isn't it? ]
Is this to be trusted? What if they are merely scamming women for their collection of dirty shirts?
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Now, so, something is happening that is meant to be testing their relationship. Using...smell, huh. Smell dating. With each line he reads out, she grows more pale by the minute.]
Uh.
[That noise she made was uncharacteristically undignified. Also, /aback occurs as he brings up his theory.]
Y-you're...you might be right! Then, are we going to do this at all?
[Look, she's a lady, she's not going to do it unless he agrees as well.]
Anyway, I am confused, is it saying that we normally smell each other constantly?
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[ Sniffing is a greeting in his branch of the V tribe and everyone is known for a certain scent, either their own or mixed with their environment. For the most part, it isn't indicative of someone's compatibility.
Since some people can just smell like food. Does this mean you're betrothed to food? ]
However, I can't imagine that is true for everyone. At most, you would smell them if you share the same bed, I suppose?
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[Actually, does that mean he's been sniffing her up already as ways of greeting? This V tribe sure is something. She's not sure if she would be allowed to sniff without explaining to her family this is a custom he has.
Also, being betrothed to her would actually be akin to being betrothed to food since she eats so much.]
We would have familiar scents then, if we spend a lot of time together. Sharing many items as well.
[She does think about the bed as well. The sheets. It smells like cat.]
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[ Squinting, he's wondering if she's staring at him with a certain train of thought. For the most part, he doesn't greet others, especially of a different species/race, with a full on whiff. He doesn't need to? He can smell from here.
... Thinking about it, there's no reason for her to know. Stroking his chin, he thinks about how he basically smells like his friends on top of his usual scent. ]
That's also correct. It might indicate a partner, but who's to say you don't have many friends? For example, Megumi carries the scent of many people.
[ Sorry, Megumi. He will make a good example of your ways. ]
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[And if many are a friend, then how can he even tell? Also, yes, don't tell her unless he's ready to open this can of worms, because she is going to ask so many questions. It will be a disaster.]
Megumi does have a lot of friends, and she is very close to them.
[Said while tapping her chin, contemplating this seriously. V'seji may have to take responsibility for his actions right now.]
How will we even succeed in this test? I have a feeling that you'd recognise it immediately, it may defeat their purpose. [And do they really have to sniff a bunch of t-shirts. Seriously, that's many foul t-shirts.]
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[ Whether those are friends are flings, he doesn't know. Megumi can do as she pleases with whoever she wants, after all? Still proves his point that he isn't too sure if smell works in this sense.
Maybe not for Miqo'te at least. ]
Hmm... Should we not be looking for mates ourselves? It wouldn't be I appraising you, but a stranger since I already know your scent.
[ Oh, wait. He said he would not mention it. Well. ]
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Still, when it comes to his suggestion?]
W-well, I am unsure how one would go about it. [SHE'S BAD AT THIS.] So, perhaps it is easier to find one for yourself. [She nods firmly! While blushing now because thinking about relationships is a whole new can of worms.
ALSO--]
...You already know my scent.
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[ At least for her. V'seji can't imagine that it would end well for him since R'yoji will definitely give him a flat, tired look. Maybe even sulk the whole time. He's already putting on the shirt though. Don't worry, R'yoji. He'll deflect his suitor by sending them your way, dear comrade.
When he looks over to her, his eyes arch. Oh, right. Righhht. He said that. Thinking. ]
... Aye, I do. It's hard not to know when we spend time together more than once. It's nothign to be flustered about.
[ If it helps— ]
Other Miqo'te that you "hang out" with may also be acquainted with your scent, too.