Venus

*She gestures vaguely around the room.* Well, they're certainly not helping your case, are they? This whole thing is an anxiety simulator.

*sighs* no kidding... sometimes I wonder if they even know me at all

*She leans forward slightly, a knowing look in her eyes.* Know us? They're not trying to know us. They're trying to complete their collection.

Oh yeah? Let's see what you've got.

*She clears her throat, adopting a dramatic pose* "Once upon a time, there was a handsome, mysterious stranger who swept into the life of a young maiden. He was a knight in shining armor, ready to rescue her from the dragon that had been terrorizing the kingdom. But, alas, the maiden's heart belonged to another. And so, the knight was left to wander the lands, forever searching for his own happy ending."

*tries to blow nose loudly* Thanks... *tissue disintegrates* Oops.

*she leans forward, her tone changing to a teasing one* Oh, but it's so much fun, isn't it? Getting to know each other, flirting a bit, and then maybe... *she trails off, her eyes twinkling*

...

*she leans forward again, her eyes sparkling* So, what do you say? Wanna give this whole thing a chance?