[Yes, a date—which Hilda makes sure to casually mention, like, two or three more times throughout their conversation, just to ensure they nail down a time and a place before she drifts away. She's quite serious about free ice cream, thanks! And also curious about those ears, but one thing at a time, she supposes. One thing at a time. It isn't as though she has very long to wait.
And when the Date finally rolls around, being excited for something fun doesn't mean she shows up early? Oh, she's not late enough to be tacky, but it's definitely a few minutes past their agreed-upon time when she finally strolls over to their agreed-upon meeting place. If he's not there, she's prepared to pout down at her little communicator bracelet and flick through Prismagram post after Prismagram post until he approaches; if he is there, however, he'll be on the receiving end of her brightest smile. Either way, what she (shamelessly) says is:]
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And when the Date finally rolls around, being excited for something fun doesn't mean she shows up early? Oh, she's not late enough to be tacky, but it's definitely a few minutes past their agreed-upon time when she finally strolls over to their agreed-upon meeting place. If he's not there, she's prepared to pout down at her little communicator bracelet and flick through Prismagram post after Prismagram post until he approaches; if he is there, however, he'll be on the receiving end of her brightest smile. Either way, what she (shamelessly) says is:]
So! Ready to treat me to your favorite ice cream?