06-01-2026, 10:16 PM
== NRC, Cindy Talion ==
Cindy obediently followed, a hint of concern as they reached their destination. Carley then began to explain and Cindy nodded to her, "I get what you're saying and I'm actually flattered that you feel this way. You have previously felt more confident because you had Beno as a kind of emotional safety net with you. In that way, I am here for you, Carley. However, I'm not Beno. Maybe I can still help though. I take it that how you like this guy is not because you want him to be lured by that kiss and have a single encounter with him. What I suspect is new about this, is that you want him to like the entire you that is on the table. You and I have had some pretty good conversation about some rather personal things. I remind you that Beno was not there for that, that was you. You're awesome at your job, Beno is not there in the lab with you. I'm not standing here talking to you now because of Beno, that's all you. That man out there is not thinking anything about you because of Beno, it is all about you. The scary part is also the exciting part, and it is because you're sailing into uncharted waters. The Carley I have come to know, and who I consider a friend, she is bold, but her risks are calculated. You can be daring, but you never jump blindly. If you want him to like all of you, then you have to be willing to risk him knowing the real you. If he walks, then you've lost nothing, because he wasn't for the real you. However, if he smiles and likes what he sees, then you win it all."
Carley looked ready to go back out and Cindy then put a hand on her shoulder, "By the way, if he turns into a total jerk and does something nasty, I'll totally hold him for you to inflict some instant karma, but he actually seems like a nice guy." She then winked and followed Carley.
== Tag Carley ==
Cindy obediently followed, a hint of concern as they reached their destination. Carley then began to explain and Cindy nodded to her, "I get what you're saying and I'm actually flattered that you feel this way. You have previously felt more confident because you had Beno as a kind of emotional safety net with you. In that way, I am here for you, Carley. However, I'm not Beno. Maybe I can still help though. I take it that how you like this guy is not because you want him to be lured by that kiss and have a single encounter with him. What I suspect is new about this, is that you want him to like the entire you that is on the table. You and I have had some pretty good conversation about some rather personal things. I remind you that Beno was not there for that, that was you. You're awesome at your job, Beno is not there in the lab with you. I'm not standing here talking to you now because of Beno, that's all you. That man out there is not thinking anything about you because of Beno, it is all about you. The scary part is also the exciting part, and it is because you're sailing into uncharted waters. The Carley I have come to know, and who I consider a friend, she is bold, but her risks are calculated. You can be daring, but you never jump blindly. If you want him to like all of you, then you have to be willing to risk him knowing the real you. If he walks, then you've lost nothing, because he wasn't for the real you. However, if he smiles and likes what he sees, then you win it all."
Carley looked ready to go back out and Cindy then put a hand on her shoulder, "By the way, if he turns into a total jerk and does something nasty, I'll totally hold him for you to inflict some instant karma, but he actually seems like a nice guy." She then winked and followed Carley.
== Tag Carley ==