Flirting Gone Wrong! Help!
Let's set the scene.
You know IveS and Yúnchuān, right? Of course you do. Those two are basically attached at the hip. Partnership status? Check. Stuck like glue in every single activity? Double check.
We're talking dancing together. Board games together. Riddles, co-op exploration, Hero's Realm, group cultivation, animal frolics, Perception Forest, you name it, they're doing it. As a pair. Always. And if you ever need a healer duo? You already know who's showing up.
So when IveS had an idea one day, it was no surprise who was tagging along.
"Let's dance together in Online Mode!" IveS said eagerly, already teleporting to Blissful Retreat.
Yúnchuān, as always, followed without hesitation.
They arrived at the field of flowers, a place with its own quiet history. Once the domain of the "Ugly Lady," a beautiful yet pitiful soul who once called it home. Now, only her grave remains. Poetic, right? Perfect for a little romantic outing.
For ten whole minutes, the two danced together. And what were they wearing? Matching wedding dresses, of course. Because why not go full main character energy?
After working up an appetite for drama (and maybe some snacks), they hopped onto their white horses and trotted around the area. The vibe was immaculate. Some random player nearby was playing an instrument, casually mixing English bangers with anime OSTs. The two of them were just… chilling. Living their best lives.
And honestly? They looked stunning.
So stunning, in fact, that they started attracting attention. Soon enough, other players joined the scene, also wearing wedding dresses, and suddenly there was a whole gathering. Everyone was chatting, laughing, enjoying the moment.
Nothing weird. Nothing out of the ordinary. Just a wholesome, cozy evening in the Jianghu.
That's when he entered the chat.
A male player popped in, full of chaotic enthusiasm. And immediately? He started flirting with IveS.
"I don't want the other brides, I only want you~"
Cheesy? Yes. Hilarious? Absolutely. No one took it seriously. It was just playful banter, the kind of harmless nonsense that happens when people are having fun. IveS laughed it off, everyone chuckled, and the night went on.
It was funny.
Until it wasn't.
Suddenly, in the middle of all the wedding-dress chaos and playful rizz, the guy typed in public chat:
"Bye guys! I'm 14, a minor so I need to sleep because I have school tomorrow!"
Cheerfully. Innocently. Like he'd just announced his favorite ice cream flavor.
And the chat went silent.
IveS and Yúnchuān stared at their screens. Blinked. Looked at each other in private chat. Blinked again.
Did he just… say that?
In public?!
They quickly started messaging each other, both thinking the exact same thing: This kid just announced to a bunch of strangers that he's a minor. In a game. Where questionable people absolutely exist.
Dangerous doesn't even begin to cover it.
But also… let's not ignore the other part of this.
The one who'd been flirting with IveS this whole time… was a 14-year-old kid!
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Of course, this story was immediately brought back to the guild. Shared with everyone. Discussed over guild chat with varying levels of disbelief and laughter.
And the general consensus?
"Ahh… IveS is being flirted with again, it seems."
Because, let's be honest, this isn't the first time. Remember SilkenHovenia? TheSwedishBird? Those two have been shamelessly flirting with IveS since forever. But they're our guild members, so that's just… normal? Acceptable? A Tuesday?
This time, though, the culprit was a literal child.
The energy shifted from "classic IveS moment" to "wait, hold on, we need to have a conversation about internet safety."
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So what happened next?
IveS, being the responsible queen she is, reached out to the player privately. Not to scold him. Not to embarrass him. Just to gently remind him: Hey, be careful out there. Maybe don't announce your age to random strangers in a public chat. The internet can be a weird place.
And you know what? He listened. Took it seriously. Apologized, probably realized the weight of what he'd done, and promised to be more careful.
So… happy ending, right?