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  Her hand was so thin and cold and soft and small.

  Even now, I can still remember how her hand felt in mine.

  I must have been nervous because as we walked for a while, my palms started to sweat . . .

  Even so, thank you for not letting go.

  699 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 01:27

  Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  702 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 01:27

  this is proof positive no doubt no way yes yes

  701 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 01:27

  another new bomb!

  We need to evacuate everybody within a 10-mile radius of the thread!

  Hurry!!!!!

  707 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 01:28

  >Just as we were waiting for the light, she pushed away my hand

  What?

  >then grabbed the palm of my hand.

  Neeeeeeeaaaaaaah, kaboom!

  713 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 01:28

  >>707

  like an attack with a running start or something . . .

  shock and awe

  The Geeks grumble on, complaining about why couples can’t just stand still at a traffic light, adding preposterous complaints about this or that ridiculous scenario, expressing anger and frustration as Train Man continues his attack.

  715 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 01:29

  I can’t understand why this hand-holding attack was more powerful than a plain old sex-attack.

  717 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 01:29

  > then grabbed the palm of my hand.

  >‘This seems much better,’

  > then grabbed the palm of my hand.

  >‘This feels much better,’

  > then grabbed the palm of my hand.

  >‘This feels much better,’

  > then grabbed the palm of my hand.

  >‘This feels much better,’

  > then grabbed the palm of my hand.

  >‘This feels much better,’

  > then grabbed the palm of my hand.

  >‘This feels much better,’

  > then grabbed the palm of my hand.

  >‘This feels much better,’

  2nd wave comin our way!!!!

  and a massive one!!!!

  720 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 01:29

  840 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 01:50

  What in the world have we . . . created

  Could anybody have imagined he’d grow into such a beast?

  In the beginning, it was just curiosity and perhaps a bit of sympathy.

  Once he accepted our helping hand and heartfelt encouragement he then powered-up, got stronger and built upon that strength on his own.

  And now, he has turned into a monster who has the power to crush us with his toenail.

  I can’t tell if this is a victory or a defeat for us . . .

  The fact that we have given birth to a monster who has far exceeded any of our hopes has nothing to do with our achievement as such, for what we did was merely awaken something that lay dormant in him, an instinct.

  And so yes, in fact, yes, we have been defeated, we are forever chained to the cycle of defeat.

  865 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 01:55

  The restaurant we went to today really had an eclectic vibe.

  Can I say, tinged with horror . . .

  ‘I’ve been wanting to try this place out~’ according to her. Me, I was way nervous.

  Food-wise, it was majorly good.

  Wasn’t too expensive either.

  She ordered a cocktail and I said ‘I’ll have one of those too’

  ‘You drink cocktails?’

  ‘Just thought I should try what you’re having . . . ’

  ‘(laugh)’

  Then she handed me Matrix 3.

  Though we’d talked about it over e-mail, we talked some more about what she thought.

  She’s got the hots for Keanu and me, for Smith.

  The scene leading up to the Neo-Trinity kiss really pulled her in

  and got her all anxious

  so when they finally kissed, she really freaked.

  As for me, watching that scene got me going you know where

  870 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 01:56

  third wave comin’!

  884 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 01:58

  (in the film) and when the kiss happened, she really freaked

  all right, this threw me. Lol.

  919 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:07

  that gap . . . frightens me too

  922 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:08

  I’ve been living in Tokyo for a long time but

  I have no idea what restaurant you’re talking about

  If it was in Nagoya, this is where I’d imagine you went

  http://www.kangoku.com/41.htm

  924 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:08

  >>922

  I imagined something similar, old-school Japanese tapas place only with prison decor

  933 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:10

  http://r.gnavi.co.jp/g528910

  should be it

  923 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 02:08

  and we talked about commuting together in the morning while we talked, she kept getting sadder and sadder so I kept asking her if she was all right. In the end, it just sounded too difficult to coordinate, time-wise, so we just left it.

  Then I gave her a printout of some info I had googled about fighting off train-pervs. I mentioned a few key pointers which I had memorised earlier. She kept thanking me over and over again bowing her head. I bowed a few times too.

  Our bookings for the second place were creeping up on us so we left the restaurant a little early. We split the bill.

  ‘Isn’t it time you let me take you out?’ I asked jokingly to which she replied, quite simply, ‘no way.’

  929 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:09

  You are so sweet.

  For real, you’re making me cry.

  941 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:12

  hey . . .

  people . . . you guys are really melting down into soppiness aren’t you

  942 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:12

  shit. I’m all restless. I’m gonna eat a banana.

  944 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:13

  we ain’t got no banana here

  945 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:13

  >>933

  Three times each day, a heart-stopping performance stirs your inner appetites at this prison-themed tapas bar. (all rooms are private)

  (all rooms are private)

  (all rooms are private)

  (all rooms are private)

  (all rooms are private)

  (all rooms are private)

  (all rooms are private)

  (all rooms are private)

  (all rooms are private)

  953 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:16

  >>923

  I’m not sure what the general vibe was so I may be reading too much into it but from Train’s comments, I get the feeling the morning commute situation is on the back burner for now.

  And, about fighting off the train-pervs—well, instead of handing her a printout, I think it’d be better if you’d just told her what you knew.

  That said, with Hermes’ massive good impression of Train, don’t think any of this even dents it . . .

  960 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:19

  >>agree with 953 about dropping the morning commute topic

  fighting off the train-perv situation, well, receiving printouts, though from

  good intentions could trigger a pull-back.

  966
Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:20

  >>965

  Yep! Point taken! But . . .

  (´A`)No way could something like this break the bond between Hermes and Train . . .

  967 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:20

  This thread is all about digging frantically in search of any remotely

  negative points in Train’s behaviour

  971 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:21

  >>953

  mostly agree

  I mean there are train pervs everywhere and even if someone cops a feel, it’s a shock when it happens, but you put it behind you, so if a guy (and especially a guy you kinda dig) ends up stressing about it, then it blows all out of proportion and becomes worse than it actually is . . . so we should drop it . . . . . . . . .is my advice, after a long absence . . .

  56 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 02:29

  When we left the restaurant she reached for my hand so I held hers right back. This time she didn’t say anything in particular and neither did I.

  The second place we went to was a fair way from the first so we took the train.

  We held hands most of the time except when we bought our tickets and went through the turnstiles. Every time, she grabbed me first . . .

  While on the train,

  ‘If we could commute like this together . . . it would be so great . . .’ she said, turning up her flirt volume . . .

  I really hate the train company for giving us the damn line problem . . .

  We get to our stop and start walking. We leave the station and I reached my hand out towards hers.

  ‘oh, thanks.’

  ‘of course . . .’

  she grabbed my hand, slightly hesitating . . .

  Man am I sleepy . . .

  66 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:30

  You’re a full on couple! An avec, as the French say.

  73 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:31

  avec! Haven’t seen that word in a long, long while.

  90 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:33

  there’s no ifs or ands or buts about it. Done deal. It’s gone way beyond talking about train-pervs or not. (could be Lady Hermes makes the best dialogue.)

  good for you, Train.

  You, dude, are supa fly! (´A`)

  118 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:38

  >>56, for me was the ultimate bomb second only to the God 125 Couple Seat bomb.

  129 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:39

  It’s not Train that’s in love with Hermes!

  It’s Hermes that’s fallin for Train!!

  156 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 02:45

  The second spot was more café-like and had tons of sweets on the menu. This place was another one of those spots on her list.

  Here, I ordered the same cocktail as her again.

  She laughed way loud.

  I usually don’t eat sweets but man, was it gooooood

  It had a very adult-friendly taste and so even men could eat the stuff no hassle.

  Then we talked for the first time about fashion or I guess she just asked me tons of questions, totally one-way. I also asked her for some pointers on how to dress.

  This has nothing to do with the above but She had mentioned having an early day the next day---which was a Monday---originally we had talked about going out on Sunday but we switched it to Saturday because of her early Monday thing.

  We had basically decided to discuss the morning commute thing when we saw each other today . . .

  168 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:48

  Train, you are maturing at an incredible speed

  169 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:48

  >>saw each other today

  ????

  172 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:49

  You, Train Man, are like a completely dried-out sponge that is now doused in water

  173 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 02:49

  People . . . that’s not it, no, that’s not it, man.

  Let Train’s metamorphosis be the daily bread we feed on!!!

  176 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 02:50

  >>169

  sorry. I’m talking about yesterday’s news.

  Just in case you were wondering, she’s not here sitting next to me or anything.

  I’m alone at home now.

  243 Name: sage Post Date: 18/04/04 03:08

  Thanks Mr Train! I figured out why I was Geek-Girl because of you!!!

  Next time I catch a train-perv I won’t kick him onto the train platform and give him one of my wrestling moves . . . no, I won’t do that, no I won’t, so . . .

  I’ve sustained a slightly different injury from the bomb than the Geeks but nevertheless am near death . . .

  246 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:08

  >>243

  . . .

  273 Name: 243 Post Date: 18/04/04 03:12

  and anyway, I’ve already given up . . . . . .sorry

  I’m not going to post any more

  But you know, I don’t have a Mr Train in my life . . .

  I suppose I’ll keep fighting off the train-pervs as usual . . .

  Sorry for messing up your thread

  278 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:13

  >>273

  no worries

  301 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 03:18

  We were so wrapped up in our conversation that suddenly it was time for last orders. We decided to leave because we didn’t feel like staying till closing time. It was kind of cold outside. There weren’t as many people out on the streets as earlier so losing sight of each other wasn’t much of a concern anymore but we ended up holding hands anyway. Don’t know who went for it first . . .

  On our train ride back home, she seemed a bit moody so I asked ‘Are you getting tired?’

  to which she replied with a shake of her head in silence. This was the first time I had seen this particular type of gesture.

  ‘I think I may be a little drunk’

  ‘Rr . . . really . . . ?’

  I start getting a bit stressed.

  And so the silence continued on for a bit longer and since she still seemed extra moody with her head hung low, I leaned in and peeked up at her face. She opened her eyes wide and said ‘mmm?’ forcing out a happy voice. Her expression got me all fired up inside.

  We were getting close to the station she usually gets off at so I asked her

  ‘How far do you have to walk from the station to your house?’

  ‘About ten minutes.’

  ‘Then I’ll walk you home.’

  ‘What! No, I’d feel bad if you did.’

  And so my offer was refused just like that . . . (´·ω·`)

  306 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:19

  since she still seemed extra moody with her head hung low, I leaned in and peeked up at her face.

  since she still seemed extra moody with her head hung low, I leaned in and peeked up at her face.

  since she still seemed extra moody with her head hung low, I leaned in and peeked up at her face.

  since she still seemed extra moody with her head hung low, I leaned in and peeked up at her face.

  331 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:23

  there’s something that follows the refusal . . .

  something big, no?

  something so big it may kill every one of us in one go

  332 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:23

  a moody Hermes . . . could that be a hint . . . ???

  no, it couldn’t be . . .

  342 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:25

  > On our train ride back home, she seemed a bit moody.

  This is key.

  Yep, I’ve got a feeling something scary is about to happen. And what is that explosive roar I hear coming closer to us?

&nb
sp; 347 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:26

  ‘Mmm . . . but I’d really like to spend more time with you, so would you please walk me home?’

  is this it?

  354 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:28

  Lady Hermes was playing the sensitive-to-your-needs card only to tease you and was waiting for Tren Man to say ‘I insist, let me walk you home’!!!

  Whoooooaaaaaa, lucky dog lucky dog.

  355 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:28

  >>332

  ‘I’m sad because even though I want to be with Mr Train forever I can’t avoid the fact that our time to part is approaching . . . ’

  357 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:28

  >>355

  you is too good with the girly talk innit

  358 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:28

  >>355

  Highly likely that Lady Hermes would say something like that.

  359 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:28

  >>355

  Judging from how things have progressed so far, it can only go in that direction

  Train Man pulled out an enormous firearm from deep within, aimed it directly at the Geeks and pulled the trigger.

  365 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 18/04/04 03:30

  We got to her station. I said

  ‘I’ll e-mail you again. Good night’ as I prepared to part ways, but she softly reached for my hand and pulled me towards the door. I was feeling kind of ‘wha—?’ but I let myself be pulled.

  In the end, both of us got off the train.

  She said kind of apologetically ‘I’ve changed my mind . . . will you walk me home?’

  She was pleeeeeeading-----ah yeaaaaah-----

  That expression on her face could have lasted through at least three drinks for me.

  ‘Sure. No problem,’ I answered, loud and clear.

  After the ticket gate, we held hands, both at the same time . . .

  After about 5 minutes we hit a residential area where there were hardly any people out. Because there seemed to be lots of dark areas and I sensed a bit of danger, I said

  ‘I’ll walk you home from now on’ to which she just nodded.

  370 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 18/04/04 03:31

  hey everybody! She pulled his hand!