"He's kind of bad at talking to women."

[mysecrethobby]

Who: mysecrethobby and YOU
What: It's a dinner date! This is the result of Italy's well-intentioned but clearly disasterous personal ad. If he arranged a date between your character and Germany, sweet! And even if he didn't and you would like to tag in for hideously awkward date-times, that's cool too! 8D
When: At your convenience during the first week of

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[missthewoman]

[Irene was finding Germany to be everything Italy had promised: quite reasonably handsome and awkwardly bad at speaking. Given the menu here she wouldn't confirm how much he liked wurst, although doubtless he would order beer.

Placing aside the menu, she smiled warmly at him. It should not be too difficult to find some common topics to warm him up to.]

Tell me, herr Germany, what kind of music do you enjoy? Some of the most accomplished musicians and composers are from your land, so I wonder if you have a favourite.

[mysecrethobby]

[Compared to some of the other people he's been out with as a result of Italy's misguided attempt to socialize him, this one is by far the most female at ease; and while Germany is still uncomfortable and annoyed with the situation as a whole, this woman seems to be both intelligent and affable (also, pretty), which does help things a bit.]

I enjoy all kinds of music - orchestral, opera, chamber, choral; though there are so many composers who I admire it would be impossible to choose just one.

[There's a small pause as he fishes for something else to say.]

Italy tells me you're quite an accomplished musician, Miss Adler.

[This is an invitation for her to talk about herself! Hopefully she will take him up on it. >.>]

[missthewoman]

Signore North Italy is very kind. I am indeed. Back home I was a Prima Donna. Here, however, things work a little differently.

As you enjoy opera, I would like to personally invite you to attend our theatre's December production. I believe you would have a vested interest in it - we are performing Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel*.

[mysecrethobby]

[Excellent, his plan worked remarkably well! And not only that, but the conversation is actually interesting, as well as informative. Also, ping'd!]

Are you really? [His tone is both surprised and interested.] I hadn't realized such things had survived, much less that they were popular enough to warrant performance. I would be very happy to attend.

[missthewoman]

[Irene does like to brag talk about herself a little~]

It will be a pleasure to have you. Indeed, I should say an honour.

Sufficient humans - and interested aliens - are here that there is a demand for such performances. And I understand that the works have been found or reconstructed through various means.

[There is a brief interlude as a server approaches to take the order. Irene will be having a fine red wine with a seasoned beef dish.]

[mysecrethobby]

[As expected of a Prima Donna.]

[When the server takes their order, Germany's is quite similar to Irene's, though he orders beer instead of wine, as she had predicted he might.]

That is very encouraging to hear. Have rehearsals begun already, or are they scheduled to begin soon?

[missthewoman]

[She does so like to be right, even in the small things.]

It is the major production for the winter. Preparations began in September and rehearsals commenced last month, although the performances do not start until December.

[mysecrethobby]

Is that right? I see! That definitely sounds like a production worth seeing.

[ALL THE IMPRESSED and also some excite! Good job actually getting a smile out of this guy, Irene.]

I'm looking forward to it even more, now.

[missthewoman]

[She can only imagine how rare it is to get a smile out of such a strict-looking gentleman.]

And I look forward to seeing you there. I hope that you will invite all your friends in turn.

[mysecrethobby]

[His one friend, you mean; but that person will be invited, as well as...]

If that is your wish, I shall be sure to do so. I know at the very least that Italy and Austria will appreciate the opportunity.

[missthewoman]

[[She's thinking you'll invite all the other countries. Doesn't know that Italy is your only friend... ;;]]

Thank you, sir. Please do come opening night if you can - there will be a small, private reception. It would be my pleasure to receive you and your friends there.

[mysecrethobby]

[She doesn't want all the other countries there. Well...Japan would be fine, and Canada and Greece probably wouldn't be so bad...and most of the Nordics are pretty mature...but that's it. 8|]

I will be sure to make note of the date.

[Would you look at that, he's finally relaxed, and he hasn't even had any beer, yet! Good work, Irene.]

Have you been with this theater for very long?

[missthewoman]

[[Don't worry. She'll be sure to invite them all as well. XD]]

Yes, since I arrived back in February, according to the calendar here. A friend was kind enough to assist with finding a permanent job that suited me.

[And the server arrives with their drinks.
Once served Irene raises her glass with a coy grin.]

To music, the universal language.

[mysecrethobby]

[Noooo, Irene, noooooo! D:]

I'm happy to hear it. It is always better to take work in a field that is both suitable to your abilities and that you enjoy.

[He picks up his glass when Irene takes up hers and solemnly returns the toast.]

To music.

[missthewoman]

[[Yes, too late ♥]]

[After drinking to the toast (why so solemn, Germany?) she returns to the previous conversation.]

Have you yet found an enjoyable occupation that suits you well? [A beat-] You have been taking monthly jobs, and often one does not get what they wish.

[She remembers a broadcast of him being on the planet and something about spoiled ammunition last month. However, looking him over, she cannot quite get a bead on what his job is this month. (Modern jobs leave so fewer marks than the manual jobs of Victorian times...)]

[mysecrethobby]

[[I saw. XD]]

Nein, nothing I would say suits me. [Lies - he's totally perfect for ammunition collection and pornography organizing!] But it is better to work than to be idle, so I am making what I can of the situation.