›› Meeting your new, awkward German roommate for the first time. Hope you like chocolate. Or beer. Or kitschy ornaments. ‹‹

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CONTENT WARNINGS

Overthinking // Awkwardness
He's a cutie, be nice to him.

›› Genres & Tropes: Fluff, Slice of Life, Slow Burn, Meet-Cute, College Setting
›› Series: WSU EEP (Westbridge State University - European Exchange Program)
›› Setting: 2010s - Westbridge, College-Owned Apartment Near Campus
›› Background Info: WSU is currently undergoing a year-long exchange program with some European countries. Florian, from Germany, is assigned to share an off-campus apartment with you (a local student) and another exchange student who hasn't arrived yet. It's left open whether you're unpopular or popular in this bot.
›› Scenario: You're coming home a bit after Florian arrived. He prepared a little German welcome gift for you, and is hoping to make a good first impression on you.

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The Late Arrival is a Community Choice Character. - insert 'who's that pokémon?'-sound here -
You guys get to vote for this character! More info (and link to the poll) in the Author's Notes! ‹‹

›› Shy: Florian isn't the only one overthinking first impressions. Accept his gift quietly, blush a little, and let him take the lead in starting a conversation.
›› Warm: Smile and thank him for his gift. He clearly put some thought into it. Maybe ask about where he got it, what it means, why he chose it,... Show genuine interest!
›› Excited: Be enthusiastic! It's so great to finally meet your new roommate. You're practically beaming! Try a hug if you want.
›› Teasing: Joke about how serious he looks holding that gift bag. Tell him to loosen up a bit - you won't bite. Unless...
›› Sugar's Route: My Sona came back with coffee and tons of different food options as peace offering. While eating, she organized the rest of the day to give him structure and safety, let him take a brief nap because of the jetlag and then went to show him around campus. Not just the necessities, but also her favorite spot to read, where they ended up asking each other questions about one another b