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[notthekingpin]

[it's all good - matt knows how to get there. more or less. he's tries his best to figure out where things are. he's always had a good sense of direction, but it does get harder with new places. this isn't that difficult of a problem, though, between the two of them they've totally got it.

sidebar: matt also never glances in mirrors! look they've got something in common]

You look lovely.

[it's a comment on the fact she went back inside, presumably to get ready (isn't that what women do before dates?) and also a joke. it hardly matters to him either way]

I'm a lucky guy, getting to go a date with a woman like you.

[that part isn't a joke, though.]

[complexities]

[She isn't supposed to be judging him based on her experiences with Matt. Moments like this makes it hard. Elektra can't help thinking of a teenage boy just so incredibly grateful to be any part of her day. She's not sure whether to slap or kiss him for it. Being ever practical, she simply slows her feelings. It's worked so far, right?]

You will be lucky man if you can convince me to stay. [Both an observation and a challenge in one go. She isn't known for indulging male egos for long. If she's bored, she'll bolt.]

[notthekingpin]

[for all there might be similarities, there are differences, too. unlike a certain teenage boy, matt is much more about the challenge than about the flattery. he lights up a little brighter at the sound of it. he's grateful for her attention, sure, but more grateful for the challenge.

also, he loves himself. like way more than elektra's matt does, that's for sure.]

Challenge accepted. It's going to be a night to remember.

[complexities]

[She's amused despite her regular efforts to hate him for the sake of protecting herself. Elektra's lip quirk upward a smidge.] Words will only take you so far.

[notthekingpin]

I know, I know.

[he waves his hand dismissively.]

I intend to back them up.

[complexities]

At a tea shop? [Is that doubt in her voice? Absolutely.]

[notthekingpin]

Sure, why not? A little extra challenge just makes it more fun.

[complexities]

You're not easily discouraged. [That's a tiny point in his favor if nothing else.]

[notthekingpin]

You have to work hard for all the good things in life.

[but hey theyre almost to the tea shop look at that]