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Authors: Nakano Hitori

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847 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 13:42

Parents gone till evening . . . here(-_-)..it(_- )..cccc.(- ) ccc( )..(° )comes! (˚  ∀)comes! (˚  ∀˚)comes!!!!!!

848 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 13:42

>her parents are gone till the evening

>her parents are gone till the evening

>her parents are gone till the evening

>her parents are gone till the evening

853 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 13:43

her parents are gone till the evening

her parents are gone till the evening

her parents are gone till the evening

This is not a drill.

I repeat. This is not a drill.

854 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 13:43

 

860 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 13:44

And about letting her know how I feel about her . . . It’s beyond me today.

866 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 13:45

make sure you scrub your dick clean

867 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 13:45

>>860

It’s your decision.

I don’t understand stuff from fairyland.

875 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 13:46

>860

If you feel inside that you’re ready to tell her, that’s when you should tell her.

You know when the right time is for these kind of things.

Make sure you don’t let that right time pass by, though. And it’s best if you tell her when your heart says its ready.

From the outside looking in, it may look like you should be ready to tell her but I’m sure the vibe and mood are different for you guys on the inside.

So . . . pick a number between 1 and 18, will you?

908 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 13:51

Hold on a sec!

I just noticed how the thread suddenly got huge but this, dude?!?!?

An attack in real time?!?! I wanted to get in on it, dude!!!!

This is not the time to be fussing with my own website, dude!

I’m shocked and awed by the responses, dude!

And as I kept reading, I realised I am now hooked on this thread, dude!

To: Train Man

Listen, man.

Remember to take the Rubber Man with. No kidding.

920 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 13:52

Train: ‘Umm . . . I have something I want to talk to you about . . . ’

Hermes: ‘What is it?’

Train: ‘By the time I became aware of it, I had strong feelings for you. I’d really like us to go out seriously. That is, if you don’t mind.’ Go the standard way---o.

923 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 13:53

Just realised I’ve got goose bumps all over (´A`)

948 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 13:57

How come there are so many people here so early in the day?

 

955 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 13:58

All right. Jumped in and out of the shower at max speed.

Cleaned down there too.

So now, what do I wear?

962 Name: Anonymous post Date: 18/04/04 13:59

Train:

‘There’s something I need to talk to you about.’

Hermes:

Tilting her head a bit, ‘What is it?’

Train:

‘As I mentioned to you before, I haven’t had much experience with girls. That’s why I need to know how you feel about me, why you ask me out to dinner and places.’

Hermes:

‘. . . . . . . . .’

Train:

‘But there’s one thing I can say for sure.’

Hermes:

‘What can you say?’

Train:

‘I’m attracted to you. At first I thought I was attracted to you just because I wasn’t around other women. But that’s not what it is. The more time I spent with you, the more I talked to you, the more I came to know that I was attracted to you. I know that having somebody like me tell you that could be more of a pain than anything. But I wanted to make sure I told you this today. I really like you and would like to go out with you.’

 

966 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 14:00

>>962

Way long!

But maybe, just maybe . . . the Train could fit it all in . . .

969 Name: Anonymous Post Date 18/04/04 14:01

>>962 Add a backdrop of city lights and pack all you got into every single word. She’ll fall for it if you lay it on, thick and juicy.

 

970 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 14:01

Nope . . . can’t do it. Just gonna drink some plain old tea.

32 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 14:08

Don’t have the time to go out and buy new clothes

I’m spraying nice smelly stuff on yesterday’s clothes

Will iron like mad

61 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 14:12

They sit facing each other on a sofa.

Hermes:

‘Umm . . . . . . . ’

Train:

‘Yes?’

Hermes:

‘Can I sit next to you? You seem so far away.’

Train:

‘Oh, aah, yes. Of course. Please do.’

 

Hermes walks over to sit next to Train.

Train:

‘This is making me a bit self-conscious.’

Hermes:

‘Don’t you want me here?’

Train:

‘God, no. I’m happy you’re there.’

 

Hermes reaches for Train’s hand.

Hermes:

‘ It’s the first time I’ve seen a man’s hands so up close and personal.’

Train:

‘Wwwwell, my hand is not anything special. It’s not pretty, nor is it strong-looking.’

Hermes:

‘ No. These are the hands that protected me on that train. They are the strongest in the world for me, at least.’

Train:

‘Thanks but I really am a wimp . . . ’

 

Hermes sits in silence, peering into Train’s eyes intently.

With racing heart, Train meets Hermes’ eyes.

Hermes softly closes her eyes.

Train:

‘Wha . . . . . . ’

Hermes:

With eyes still closed, whispers ‘You don’t want to?’

Train:

‘Wha wha wha what, no . . . no, of course I do.’

 

Train puts his arms around Hermes and pulls her close.

Their lips meet.

66 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 14:13

>>61

Man oh mannnn . . . that’s some real shit . . .

I’m gonna remember that one. Off for my afternoon nap.

67 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 14:14

>>61

For real.

 

85 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 14:17

Off I go!

100 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 14:19

>>85

Sally forth! Procession at attennnnnntion! Salute! (`–´)>

(hhhhhhut!)

 

Knowing that the two were going to be all alone at Hermes’ house sets the Geeks’ imaginations on fire.

90 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 14:18

‘Mummy, where did you meet Daddy?’

‘Why the sudden interest?’

‘Tell me, tell me. Where did you meet?’

‘Oh honey, why are you suddenly so interested? Well . . . Mummy was on the train one evening when a man accosted me and Daddy came to rescue me. That was how we met.’

‘Really? Daddy looks so wimpy but I guess he was cool back then’

‘That’s why your father is my hero. Then and now.’

‘Was it love at first sight?’

‘Little Train, where did you learn that expression? But yes, yes, I would have to say that when I saw him, I felt like he was “the one’’’

‘Whoa. You guys are so lovey-dovey.’

‘Honey, please don’t make fun of us . . . ’

Ooooo . . . . . . I can’t take it anymore.

107 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 14:20

I can see Hermes flashing coy looks at Train at their wedding reception as she tells the story about how they met.

114 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 14:21

>>107

As us Geeks gather outside the banquet room preparing flower petal confetti.

154 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 14:32

I see a thank you card. It’s addressed: All Geeks

178 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 14:43

Hermes Lingo Log

‘Hee hee, I was actually just hiding that cat in the bag.’

‘I’ll just hold on tightly to you.’

‘Must be that you can’t hear when you’re told.’

‘But my friends say I look like a Moomin.’

‘Japanese cuisine suits your vibe.’

‘Well then, I guess I’ll get dressed up too.’

‘It’s nice because there aren’t many people like that.’

‘Do you wanna see my dog?’

‘Were you being a hero on the train again?’

‘This feels much better.’

‘Make sure to follow me.’

‘I’ve changed my mind. Will you walk me home?’

‘If we could commute like this together . . . it would be so great . . .’

That’s it for now.

247 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 16:20

Man, she said that her parents were out till evening but I have a hunch that the parents know that Train is coming over and will come home early.

Father:

‘Well, that nice boy did save our baby Hermes. We have to at least see his face.’

Mother:

‘You’re so silly! Why don’t you calm down a bit.’

Her:

‘Mum, Dad, please don’t say anything silly to my Train, ok?’

Father:

‘Oh, he’s your Train now is he? Honey, this is getting exciting!’

Mother:

‘My word! Little Her . . . my, my . . . . . .

 

I will continue imagining this family discussion as I hang my clothes out to dry. (´A`)

253 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 16:28

Mother:

‘I mean she won’t stop talking about the time you rescued her. Even now.’

Father:

‘So rare to come across your courage nowadays. Commendable. I thank you, truly and deeply.

Her:

‘Oh my god . . . please . . . you’re embarrassing me . . . ’

 

257 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 16:34

Father:

‘This is the first time our Hermes has brought a male friend to the house. Isn’t that right, mother?’

Mother:

‘Oh, yes, yes . . . our little Hermes keeps all her moves up her sleeve. Mr Train, I hope you stay good friends with her for a very long time.’

Her:

‘Oh my god, you too, Mum?’ (red in the face)

\(‘—‘)/

 

258 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 16:36

Train:

‘Yes . . . I mean no, I mean definitely. I’m so pleased to make your acquaintance.’

 

261 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 16:40

Father:

(hearty laugh) ‘Just like Her said, you react kind of brusquely.’

Her:

‘Oh my god, father!!!??!?!’

Mother:

(covers mouth to laugh) ‘Don’t be so cheeky now. You’ll make Mr Train uncomfortable.’

 

264 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 16:43

Father:

‘Well then, us old folks will take our leave now and leave the young ’uns alone. (slaps own knee as he stands)’

Mother:

‘Yes, indeed, well, Mr Train, take care of little Hermes for us.’

Father:

‘All right then. We’ll see you later’ (hearty belly laugh)

 

The two are left alone. Two rabbits caught in headlights.

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