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[dylan_patrick]

Lydia is becoming ever more adventurous when we are alone together, and while I am certainly not averse to the furthering of our relationship, I do often wonder if it is coming from her rather poor choice of companions. It that is the case, and her vapid bosom buddies are telling her she should move faster than she wishes, should I feel like I am

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[deirdre_ionuin]

Oh dear god.

Okay, now that I did the Big Sister thing, I'll move on. Dylan, if her stupid friends are telling her that you're not her boyfriend unless you participate in scandalous things, then you shouldn't feel like you're taking advantage of her. What you should do, is talk to her about it. Lydia never seemed like someone who would let herself be pressure into something, but then again, she is a teenage girl and teenage girls are...in a word, evil. Just talk. You're extremely adept at that!

I don't, however, think I can give my twelve-year-old brother make out advice... Ask mam...

[dylan_patrick]

I am appreciative that you got it out of your system hastily.

I most certainly will speak to her about it. I am simply worried that she may not be upfront about it. I do suppose I shall simply inquire often. And hope that helps...

I do not wish to behave like some manly harlot! If I ask our mother for advice, you know that would be the end result!

[deirdre_ionuin]

No probs ;)

She has seemed a little...closed off lately. But I think if anyone can get through to her, you can.

Hahaha manly..harl...yeah. Yeah, you're probably right. The last thing we need is for her to teach you to spill tea in people's laps so you can dab them... Ask Finian.

[dylan_patrick]

I shall give Lydia my all.

Oh I would send my soul to the very pits of Hades itself before I became a lap-dabber! I believe I shall ask Finian. He's a man himself, he'll understand.

[twilightrobe]

Speaking as a fiendish cur who grunts, I don't think there's much danger of Lydia leaving you for one.

Anyway, I reckon Lydia's got one of the strongest minds of any girl her age of known. Hell, stronger than plenty older than her, too. Even if her mates are filling her head with... risque ideas, that's not to say she's not into it. I reckon you've already hit the nail well on the head, anyway. Ask her about it plenty. If she doesn't want to do something, you'll know. You're a perceptive dude.

As for lack of experience, only remedy for that is, well, experience. Dude, you're not meant to be experienced at your age. Best advice I can give for that? Relax and go with the flow. Instinct is your friend.

[dylan_patrick]

King Peter would have your balls of steel...

Thank you, Tamm. I shall continue to be a perceptive dude.

Is this the same instinct that leads people of the male persuasion to torment the female of the species by way of courting?

[twilightrobe]

On a silver platter...

Ha! Those would be the instincts, yeah. I wouldn't call it torment exactly, though. More... hope springing eternal?

[dylan_patrick]

The hooligans in my year throw spitballs at the girls they like...

[seminalsemiotic]

Well, you know Pierre and I were very young when we started fooling around with each other. Somewhere between your age and Lydia's. It was certainly never a bad thing for us, but we always knew where we stood with each other. Communication was absolutely key. There was never any time when we didn't know our boundaries. If you're questioning Lydia's, then it sounds like you definitely need to talk to her about it. I understand she's been hard to talk to lately, though... but then, it sounds like things are generally good between the two of you. I guess, just be diplomatic... I can't imagine that would be in any way difficult for you *smiles*

And darling? Sonnets trump grunts any day.

[dylan_patrick]

Diplomatic is something I do rather well.

Good to know! And from a woman with such beauty and grace as you.

[seminalsemiotic]

Aww, thank you, darling! Speaking of diplomancy *winks* Sir Dylan Silvertongue!

[eligible_boy]

As always, your thoughts are of a most noble flavour! I think Lydia will very much appreciate the consideration you are giving to her. I am sure she sees, as always, how very much you love her. There is nothing her companions can do to change or harm that, for you will give them no ammo to be able to do so. They may try to influence Lydia, but in the end, your relationship is on your terms, and it doesn't involve them. It is for you and Lydia to decide together where things go, and I am sure she knows that. I do not see Lydia as someone effected by peer pressure, but I know it is sometimes hard to tell. From another perspective though, look at the friends she is surrounded with, aside from her school people. They are your friends, people like me and Renee and Deirdre and Tamm who you can trust. If Lydia comes to us for advice, of course it shall be kept private, but you know none of us will steer her wrong. I don't think Lydia will act on the words of silly girls alone

[dylan_patrick]

It is good to hear that others think so highly of milady. You are right, she is far too smart to let vapid words mislead her.

Well...that sounds intriguing!

[eligible_boy]

Always have and, I suspect, always will! Lydia has given us every reason to think highly of her :)

I am a man of mystery!

[deirdre_ionuin]

You just watch your advice there, French Boy. ;)