[video, locked from Lily Evans, Harry, and the Joker]

[thelionharted]

[The video opens on James, flopped on his bed and looking slightly frazzled. There are scribbled-upon sheets of paper surrounding him, and the itching has subsided somewhat, though he's still decked out in calamine lotion at various points.]

Er. This is a bit weird to ask, I guess, but I can't think of anything else to do that I haven't already

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[fuuuuuuuck]

Well, what does she like?

[thelionharted]

..Er. ...I. ...Being annoyed at me? Tea? ...Charms, she likes those, too.

[fuuuuuuuck]

So, you have no clue, really.

[thelionharted]

Well you know, it's a bit hard to know what she likes when she is constantly telling me to bugger off and other things.

[text]

[fishnets]

01. Don't be a jerk.
02. Do something nice for her and don't expect anything in return. Don't tell her that you don't. Don't accept anything in return, either.
03. Hold open doors, pull out chairs. If she's pissy about it, just smile. Keep doing it.
04. Ask her what specifically she dislikes about you. If you already know, knock it off, especially if it's because you're a jerk

[text]

[thelionharted]

Good suggestions, thank you very much! I'll try them.

And yes, er. I do. If it's not obvious.

[text]

[fishnets]

Seriously, your best bet is just asking if she'd like to do something. Maybe explore? And do it without expecting a kiss or whatever if she 'hates' you. If you can get her to say yes, that's a step in the right direction.

It's pretty obvious. Ah, young love.

[text]

[thelionharted]

I wouldn't expect a kiss anyway, really. If she did I might. Well, I don't know, collapse, I s'pose.

Hnf. At least it turns out reasonably alright in the end, or so I've heard.

[voice]

[notadartboard]

Ah, the eternal question - how to charm a lady~! Every man has his own brand of charm, but the point is to be persistent. Don't give up just because she punched you in the head once, continue to be a gentleman until she finally sees the prince shining through.

And never hurt her. Ever. Never make her cry. I'd like to think that was obvious but some men need it spelled out for them.

[voice]

[thelionharted]

She's punched me in the head a good few more times than once, trust me.

I wouldn't. Ever.

[voice]

[notadartboard]

It's always the loves of our lives who hurt us the most. [mental swoon, he misses someone] Hang in there. Be charming, but not fake - she'll see through it. They always do. If you really love her, show it.

[voice]

[thelionharted]

I don't think I could be fake around her.

permavoice.

[sorcerously]

What Zatanna said is your best bet, I'd say.

permavoice.

[thelionharted]

Thanks, Gemma.

[sorcerously]

So, who is this hypothetical girl, hm?

[She totally already knows.]

[thelionharted]

Hypothetically? Lily Evans.

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[purmoncul]

James, there has not been a time in the past five years when I haven't been laughing at you for some reason or other, calm down mate.

Look, we're in a new place, right? So why not see if...I don't know, she'd want to go around and see the sights of the City with you?

Shame she hates Miranda so much, or I'd certainly lend her to you for the purpose.

Video

[thelionharted]

Well good, maybe I'll only hex you a hundred and sixteen different ways from Tuesday.

Maybe. She has seemed less inclined to clobber me since she got here, so that's a bonus. Maybe Harry changed her mind or something.

Alas, if only I had a flying carpet or a hippogriff or something.

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[purmoncul]

Guess it'll be the tube or the subway or whatever it is, then. GOOD LUCK, JAMES MATE. IF THE CITY EATS YOU, I WILL AVENGE YOUR DEATH. And Lily and I will name our first child James.

Unless it's a girl, because honestly mate, I'm just not that cruel.

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[thelionharted]

I EXPECT YOU AND HARRY AND REMUS TO, IT'S ONLY RIGHT.

I did not need that mental image, where is the soap oh God.