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*raises his eyebrows a bit and then thinks* You mean, like... actual sex, not blow jobs? Uh... Twenty. I was twenty. *smiles abashedly, shrugging a shoulder* Late bloomer.

[Shakes his head quickly] No, I think that's cool. I mean, I think it's something that should be more meaningful than most people make it out to be, you know? [Aaand, this is a very obvious look of somewhat-guilt.]

--Hey, losing my virginity later wasn't a meaningful experience for me. Don't put me on a pedestal, kid. Just because it was later doesn't mean it was roses and silk sheets. You wanna tell me about yours? I mean -- it's up to you, you know?

[Laughs a little.] No, I just mean. In general, I think sex should be meaningful, not just losing your virginity.

[Bites his lip a second, then nods.] It wasn't a fantastically pleasant experience. Not to mention it's also been my only experience. But, yeah. Prom night. I went with some gal pals and their friends. This guy I kind of knew but wasn't really close friends with... he told me he was in love with me. Keep in mind he was drunk at the time, champagne, and I was slightly tipsy, but not really full-blown drunk?

[Studies the ceiling] He was practically freaking out, saying this was the last chance he'd get to tell me, and he begged me to let him make it special... And I'd like to blame the champagne, and also the fact I just really hate seeing people upset, you know? So I... let him take me back to the hotel, and I gave him my virginity.

...Aw, kid. *sits up, without letting go of Toby's hand*

That sounds pretty awful. No offense.

No, you're right. It's not one of my fondest memories. Definitely nothing like movies or books or things. It wasn't even good. [But he laughs, a bit awkwardly, sitting up as well.] And I don't think I ever even talked to him after that. He avoided me the last week of classes.

Drunk sex is very very rarely actually good. *smiles back, tilting his head to the side a little* Have you ever had a boyfriend before?

[Blushes a little and shakes his head.] Nope. You're the first!

*grins wider* No pressure!

[Laughs!] You're totally looking at it the wrong way! I mean, it's the ideal situation for you! I've got no previous relationships to compare ours to, whereas I have to live up to your previous boyfriends who were almost definitely more experienced than me and probably a lot less silly!

Maybe I like silly. Maybe you need to up the silly to make sure you're sillier than my last boyfriend.

I'm the one who has to do better than a conglomeration of romantic comedy boyfriends.

Ahh, don't say that! Now you'll make me worry I'm not silly enough!

Yeah, but those guys were all canceled out by all the jerk boyfriends I had to see Mom with over the years, so actually you've got a blank slate!

Don't worry: I think you're naturally more than silly enough, kid.

Hmmm. Okay, alright. I'll take it.

[Smiles a little] You're probably right about that. So, it's your turn to ask a question, I think. Unless you want to get started on the unpacking thing.

Oh, uh... *tilts his head back and looks at the ceiling thoughtfully*

Place you most want to visit?

Oh, that's easy! Disney World! I've never gotten to go! [Laughs] But for a slightly more serious answer, probably Ireland, actually! You always see these really pretty pictures of it in books and things.

Ahh, I'd love to go to Ireland. My parents went a few years back for their anniversary and it sounded amazing. Good choice.

[Beams at that, like he just got a question right on Jeopardy.] Okay, so... What about a favorite book? Have you got one?

Favorite book. Hmm.

I don't read much, I guess. Maybe The Hobbit.

[...You get a spontaneous hug for that answer! No warnings!]

--Ffwhat! I guess you approve?

Oh, most definitely! I adore Tolkien!

Well, good deal, then. I haven't read his other stuff, but I like The Hobbit well enough.

Really? [Shocked!] You haven't read the Lord of the Rings trilogy? Have you seen the movies at least?

..I think so.