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Seeker: Would it be too forward to admit I miss you? ??

Jeneticist: Not at all. I was just thinking about you, actually.

Seeker: You were? What about?

Jeneticist: How was your holiday?

Seeker: Holiday?

Jeneticist: Uh, we just celebrated Christmas. And New Year’s. That’s why I didn’t message more. I thought you’d be busy.

Seeker: I’m not personally familiar with those holidays.

Jeneticist: Where the heck are you from? English must be your second language.

Seeker: How did you know? I have studied quite a lot. If you could point out any errors, I’d like to learn more about English slang.

Jeneticist: Oh, you’re doing great. I just happened to notice a few unusual word choices. I pay attention to stuff like that. It’s cool that you’re not American. I like out-of-towners. ??

Seeker: Out-of-towner? I prefer “worldly explorer.” ??

Jeneticist: Should I get you a guidebook?

Seeker: For where?

Jeneticist: My hometown? Just kidding. Mostly. You’d probably have to get on an international flight for that.

Seeker: No, I’m already traveling in the U.S.

Jeneticist: That’s interesting. ??

Jeneticist: I’d love to travel more.

Seeker: Is there somewhere you’d like to go?

Jeneticist: To see the Hadron Collider in Switzerland. And Space Con! One of those things is happening this year, though. I’m thinking about inviting everyone in the chat to join.

Seeker: That sounds fun.

Jeneticist: Then I’m inviting you right now.

Seeker: Excellent. I’m intrigued by the concept of cosplay.

Jeneticist: Dressing up is so much fun! How about we transform you into a character from Astro Adventures ? You’d make an excellent Zeltron.

Seeker: Would Zeltron appeal to you personally? ??

Jeneticist: Absolutely. I could make a list of all my alien crushes. ??

Seeker: Then I shall become the most debonair Zeltron the world has ever seen.

Jeneticist: It’s a plan, but only if you promise not to steal the show. I want people to ask me for pics too.

Seeker: I make no guarantees. The stars cannot dim their radiance and neither can I.

Jeneticist: Ha! I like it. Confidence is sexy.

Seeker: Sexy? ??

Jeneticist: Sweet talk will get you everywhere, Mr. Worldly Explorer. ??

Seeker: I’ll do my best to impress you in person when we meet. ??