#I know hendrik doesnt say much but romeo will probably get many thanks from jasper later lol

[ask-sarah-and-co]

Romeo@Hendrik: Wait, you don't know what flirting is my guy? It just means that your friend there is taking an interest in you ya know. Not sure if it's the alcohol or anything but in short he's starting to like ya...ya know. I just play it cool.

Hendrik is completely silent, seemingly staring off into space as he thinks about the gallade’s words.

He first discerned what the “slang” terms meant. Sarah had explained them to him and showed him their meanings… He had a basic idea of what she said- “My guy” is a term of camaraderie and not a term of possession. “Play it cool” means to be calm, specifically in terms of turmoil or… romantic relationships…

He frowned in thought. Was that what the gallade was advising him on? Was this what flirting was truly about?

One other thing stood out to him, the specific mention of alcohol. He knew Jasper had had no alcohol before this event, and while he was here, not enough to become fully drunk. This meant that whatever he was doing he was fully aware of and chose to do…

Wait, he suddenly remembered where he had heard the term flirting before. He was certain Sarah and Hugh had used the term loosely once. This must mean it is something romantic…?

Hendrik froze as the realization (finally) struck him. Jasper is interested in me. Jasper is interested in me romantically.

Oh.

@ask-guardian-gallade

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