Mercury's Links
[Just playful rivals/coworkers]
Nerd alert.
[After having vulnerable moments together]
You're kind to me. You look after me. You express concern for me. It terrifies me. I know your aim. You're like a loan shark looking to prey upon the weak. No matter how much you try, I won't be indebted to you. So stop looking at me with your gentle gaze. Stop reaching out to me. Stop it. Stop.
[Warming up phase]
I thought I understood this world perfectly. The transactional nature of it all. Perfectly unconditional love doesn't exist, that I'm still sure on, but maybe there's an approximation to it. Maybe you really do mean what you say--that you don't expect anything in turn from me. Maybe this world isn't hopeless.
[Well within relationship]
Hey babe I got the big thing of fries do you want any before they go in the fridge?
[Playful rivals/coworkers] You are a little shit and I'm going to punt you <3
[after vulnerable moments] You're brilliant, and yet...I wish you wouldn't push me away. I just want to be your friend. Please... I may be a nasty guy to some, but I won't hurt you. I promise.
[warming up/relationship kindling] If this is going where I think it is... I'm kinda scared. But I think it'll be okay. I'm not perfect; I never have been, but... You make me want to push to be better.
[well within relationship] gimme fries please thankyou