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> Hey Lucas. What’s up?

> Hey sweetie. Looking for a daddy?

> Eh. Not really.

You’re my first match on the app.

> Strange.

You give that sort of vibe.

> What vibe?

> The one who appreciates being cared for ;)

> Well, I think everyone likes that…

> Yea

well

if that’s how you wanna go.

> What do you mean?

> You start with a what’s up and now you’re being a bitch

Just say you’re not interested

> Yea you know what

Now I’m not

> Get ****ed

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> Hey Cassie. Rough night, hope you’re having better luck in here.

> Hi Emily. Well, ups and downs as always, but I’m happy we matched. I was really hoping into that, your profile’s amazing, plus I think we have a lot in common!

> Ah really! What stroke your fancy?

> Oh, I’m a huge bookie like you… I think I read ‘Over the hill’ around three times this year. A good book is a good friend you know, except it cannot leave you xD

> That’s romcom right? I’m more into adventure and stuff but maybe I should check it out

> And there’s this part were they get together and it’s so sweet omg just makes you feel “why can’t I have that too”

Sure do, you’ll like it

> What else you like to do in your spare time?

> Giving lots of hugs to my dog, Charlie

he’s in the second picture

trying to get more sociable but even being on this app stresses me out

> I get you there. I’m not totally comfortable here as well

> It’s hard

are you on something too?

> What do you mean?

> Valium

Xanax

that good stuff

> Ah, no. I’m not taking meds.

> Ah wow

but they’re great

I don’t know how people came up with that, I couldn’t be without

you there?

> Just making dinner

listen, wanna go for a drink sometimes? You’re not far, I know a nice pub.

> Hmmm

If you come to my place we can snuggle with Charlie and be comfy

> Well, that might happen later. If you don’t like the pub, we could still hit the movie theatre

> Just writing to say I’m going to unmatch you. I don’t think this could work, I cannot be with a judgemental person.

> When have I been judgmental?

> Just read the chat.

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> Woooooh a match! I hope you’re ready for this because I sure ain’t Emily

you know plenty of fish in the sea but I suck at swimming

> Lol

It’s not like I’m any good either

> Doubt it

I mean, you can’t possibly suck at it like me

> Let’s not make a competition out of it

What’s cooking Stan?

> Currently? Nothing, but I’m eating some noodle soup

> Love that. Good ones?

> Well I don’t blame you if you unmatch but they’re the shitty, package kind

comfort food amirite

> Aahah, well

Been there

> I actually know an amazing noodle shop nearby, dunno if you ever went. It’s very authentic, plus there’s a beer place in the same area

I’d love to bring you over someday

> Dreamy! What about this Friday?

> Oh sure.

‘round seven thirty? I’ll book.

> Good for me.

…

> Hey Emily

Sorry for yesterday

I am not usually like that, I got nervous

I know I fucked up the whole evening and I’m mortified. I realize it was going so well but the whole time I waited for the other shoe to drop. I kinda panicked and drank too much

> Bullshit. That’s not what panicked people do.

> I’m trying to say

I’m really sorry, I shouldn’t have. I know it’s hard but I can be better

If you ever want to go to a second date, I’ll make it up for you. It will be my treat

Anything, really, even a walk in the park would be great

just let me know what you think, ok?

Still there?

I’m really sorry, you know

You know you’re not supposed to swipe a lot?

Are you trying people out or what? You dump me just after one mistake?

I’ve said I’m sorry. Please come back.

Come back.

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> Finally a human face

> Hey

> I kid you not this app is making me mad

not a good opener I know but I’m at the end of my wits

> Have you been here long? This is literally my first week

and I feel already like I’m window shopping for meat

> Preach.

I’ve been on and off for a couple of months. It’s the only way this thing can really work. Jump in, casual fuck, jump out. Not much different than the other dating apps in the end

> Well, sucks

This is my first app actually. I’m not much a one night girl. No judgement, it’s just not for me. I thought this was supposed to be different

The whole jazz about each person being important and wanting to emphasize communication

> That’s marketing for you

I’m sorry, I must be souring your evening

> It’s ok. You know what, it’s getting kinda late for me. Let’s talk again tomorrow?

> Sure.

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> Nice To Meet You Emily

> Hey, nice to meet you too Daniel

Love the hat

> Thanks. It Is A Very Nice Hat.

Bought It On A Trip.

> To where?

> South America

Europe

Can’t Really Remember Now

> Well, allright

I always wanted to visit South America, hard to decide on the place though

plus I always tell myself I should learn a bit of Spanish before going

> I Did A On-The-Road Trip In Mexico

It Was A Soul Searching Thing

Not Many Understand

> Ok

Why are you writing like that?

> What Do You Mean

> Capitalizing every initial

I thought it could be a software issue but no phone would do that

> I Don’t Understand

This Is Normal

This Is Normal

This Is Normal

This Is Normal

This Is Normal

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> Please, I don’t have much more left. Let’s go out. Something. I’ll pay.

> Hey… Anthony? What’s wrong?

> We need to stick together. I don’t care if you are an antivaxxer or what. I’m at █████ getting, █████ soon

> Something’s wrong with the app.

Either that or this is your idea of an original approach.

> Fuck

no

please, don’t █████████ leave me

████ dark

> Yea. Ok Anthony. Better luck next time.

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I don’t understand this. It feels like a joke, the kind some messed up kid at your local public school might come up with. Cruel and unnecessary, but that’s exactly the point, isn’t it? Making a quick laugh of someone that was honestly trying. Naive enough to put an effort. And I was. Oh God I was. What else was I going to do, hitting pubs? Strike up conversations with random strangers in hope of feeling anything, anything at all?

On second thought, maybe I should have. But no, I had to put myself on the meat market, I had to comply since that’s what everyone else is doing. Emily is too precious to fuck and fail like normal people; Emily wants LOVE spelled all in capitals and well now she just wants to crawl in a hole and cry. Except I’m so dried up I doubt anything would come out, maybe some dust.

If only. If only I could put a brave face and fuck around, instead of thinking of ending things.

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