>be me, femlala
>out in the open world, gathering
>get approached by another gatherer, a hrothgar in full gathering garb
>think he's a botter at first, because of how methodically he goes about his work, but then he calls me cute
>stammer back a thanks, give a little bow
>he comes closer and starts rubbing my ears in the emote chat
>{Um...}
>asks me if I like this attention I'm getting
>tell him I don't dislike it
>tilts my chin upward to look at him
>leans down for a kiss
>the tension between us is electric
>our lips are about to touch--
>and then picrelated