Valentine's Advice Sought from the Ladies ...

Originally Posted by Aliana Blue

Listen CK, you need to man up and stop being an AFC.

First off, it's all about you, not her. You have to work on improving yourself, what is it that you want?

No, saying "P" is not an answer, that's just emotional cover. You, as a man, need to have a purpose in life. Something you devote your mind and cogs to. Some goal that is worth your effort.

Do some soul searching. And afterwards, hit Dr. Mechano for some new parts. Man, have you seen those robotic bodies they have in Praetoria for their local clockwork? Why the heck are you walking around in a clanky rusty old frame when you can have an ergonomic, android body to compliment your mind? You think a new image won't help you? Think again! Make yourself better!

Oh, and "P"? That's it. Listen, you're in the Friendzone, that's a lousy proposition 99% of the time. She gets all the benefits and you get nothing. Attention, validation, personal guardians. Heck, what on Earth were you doing White Knighting in when the Rikti kidnapped her instead of leaving it to the heroes? Did she call you after that? Did she answer you with "okay, let's have a date"? The answer is a big fat NO. It's all about what she gets. Move on man, move on.

Listen, I know it's hard to get over your oneitis. But you have to man it up! Find a real purpose, keep your mind at it. Heck, here's an idea. Praetoria has a full network of telepathic guardians that keep their society "clean." And here you are, a freaking powerful psychic who could easily bypass it. The chics will just fall heads over heels for you, the rebel bad boy who slips by the friends network with your sleek new android body (you ARE getting a new body, don't argue with me about that!). Tell me, does a rebel like that fawn and seek female approval? No. You have a mission, and you don't conform to those lousy rules, you're dangerous and exciting.

Seriously, clean up your act, get a work over, and move to Praetoria for a while. I know it won't be easy, but what is? Nothing important ever is.

Originally Posted by BlueBattler

I really like this advice.

Now I wanna see CK show in the Lady Grey TF and tell Penny, "Hey, hope these heroes and villains are around the next time Daddy Yen gets kidnapped by the Lost. Me and my Clockwork Crew are going to be chillin' in Praetoria!"

Originally Posted by Fleeting Whisper

The Dirty Thirties?

Originally Posted by DreamWeaver

*cough* not sure I waited that long. *blush*

Originally Posted by Mr_Hellcat

I think "CK" is doing just fine. He just needs to give it time to let it develop. She already thinks he's a nice guy and she's defending his faults to other people. That right there is a textbook case of "I can change him" starting and that's usually where the magic happens. Well, not the changing, but the part where P ends up with her own throne next to his, when in actuality it's a metaphorical chain that keeps her sprawled at his feet in a gold bikini.


There's a more serious issue to be discussed, though. What's that? Well, I think we all know about S, and his problems with GW.. and I think we need to talk about that more since CK seems fine with P, besides needing to be patient.