Where were we? Oh yes, could this be?
-A refreshing new way?!
Indeed. Arrogant young masters getting face slapped had become cliché.
Of course, clichés were known as such (and enjoyed) for a reason 🫢✨.
But perhaps the time had come for a brand new season…
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Ordinarily, Valentine might have simply ignored or quickly dismissed Arroe - after all, he barely knew this particular fellow.
He had his mind on more important things - and wouldn't have time for such far-fetched flings - as the moustachioed swordsman would likely be, into the octagon wall, once Meatius was done mopping the floor… with him, from what he could currently see…
However! Speaking with Lucy had made him realise. He had been so focused on his big picture thinking, that he may have neglected a crucial linking - namely the fact that the "Future of Humanity", for all its possibility, also naturally needed to deal with the Present Reality…
Was this the meaning of the saying that behind every great man was a great woman?!
In any case, he suddenly had an inspiration.
Despite his limitations, his fears, his… Humanness… even Arroe Gant, a young master that wasn't expected to be anything more than a stepping stone at best in most Plots of late, was… now struggling to overcome his fate?!?!
He was even willing to humble himself, and… change, in order to increase his range?
Well… Valentine stroked his chin, as he looked at Meatius and let all the… muscles sink in.
Self-Preservation was clearly a powerful thing…
But regardless!!! Perhaps this was a sign.
Perhaps the stars had aligned.
In any event, after Arroe's impassioned shout… Valentine decided to hear him out.
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As usual, it was another masterclass in "The Art of Rizz" and social interaction, and as always, we would aim to break down the interaction for the esteemed reader's enjoyment ✨.
Upon coming to this realisation and decision in an instant thanks to his 27 634 000 000 Intelligence Stat, Valentine skillfully used his Level 246 [Automatic Response] to adjust his energetic state, body language and positioning to include Lucy as part of the 'inner circle' that Arroe was opening up to, simultaneously affirming all the parties at the same time… - This was the power of [Intention] and [Awareness]!!!
Using his Level 302 [Leadership] Ability, he conveyed an open, calm, controlled, non-judgmental and resonant Aura, which gave Arroe enough respect to avoid embarrassment and reinforced himself as a trustworthy mentor and confidant, and at the same time, with his Level 167 [ Team Player] Ability, he subtly communicated - in ways that words alone could not - how much he valued Lucy and appreciated her - the underlying and unmistakable message conveyed was this: if you have something to say, then you can tell us both… !!!
Of course, as usual, in true Rizzmaster fashion, this was not done with manipulation in mind, but rather, to naturally affirm the other persons involved as far as he was able… 🫢✨
Arroe suddenly felt a kind of… weird, zany… *hope* that, despite all his poor life choices to date, t-there might really be a way to change his fate?!?!
Lucy suddenly felt a… *current…* a kind of… rush of excitement, warmth, a sense of belonging and possibility - that maybe… only time would tell - but… Valentine was letting her past his… distant outer shell…?!?!