I don't prefer to operate within the standardized framework of dating. If someone wants to spend time with me while we get to know each other, I like a bit of exploring and some enjoyable food.

surrounded by friends who are truly happy and content as we all enjoy each other's presence

Soft lights at dusk and a shy kiss and holding each other for a long time

Haley Heynderickx - "No Face"

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Most of my longer writing is under a few thousand words, though I have a three-quarters-abandoned novel somewhere floating just above twenty thousand, I think.

yes

I haven't, no, though they sound intriguing.

vegetable tikka masala

yes, absolutely

a bit over seven inches from the root, and becoming more unruly by the day

I don't live underground!

a dark brown

I don't distinctly remember the first time I had ice cream, though I imagine that it was rather revelatory, because I love ice cream a lot.

I'm beginning to think I may need to put together a small collection of opinions on animals at this point.

I like crows, I suppose. Seeing a group of them always makes me feel like they're gathered to talk about something interesting.