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"Dude, I'm telling you. This dating site is literally the bomb dot com, everyone is anonymous and it forces you to go on dates."

"So...no pictures?"

"Nope, not a single one."

Emily Mason swayed nervously in her seat as she nodded to her best friend, Samantha Duncan.

"Okay. So, I write a small profile and it randomly hooks up with an ideal partner?"

"Kinda, you list your preferences and then you write the profile. Your preferences will be kept anonymous but your written profile will be what your hookup see's."

Emily nodded, "Okay. So,I heard that you can meet with anyone, like...even a Krogan?"

Samantha gave her a beaming smile and a nod "Oh yeah, you never know, a Krogan might fit all your wants and needs."

"O-oh, well, um, I guess we shall see." Emily mumbled, biting her lower lip nervously.

"Hey man, through the grapevine, I have heard of this one woman who went on a date with a Krogan and to her, it was amazing but she was bruised for like two weeks."

Emily's face turned a deep scarlet red "Each to their own I suppose."

Samantha laughed at the flustered redhead "Stop worrying okay, now, choose your preferences and write a profile and lets see who you hook up with. Also, if you immediately don't like the person, just click the red button."

Emily and Samantha spent the next thirty minutes on the preference page and then finally, Emily had to write a small little profile paragraph that would give a little description about herself without revealing her race, looks and job. After Emily was done and some quick editing on Samantha's part. They were ready.

"Oooo this is so exciting, I can't wait!" Samantha squealed, she gulped down some beer as they waited for the website to find a match for Emily.

Oh lord, why am I doing this! Emily thought to herself, it wasn't like she was desperate for a boyfriend anyways, she had erotic comics and her handy little vibrator but apparently, for Samantha, it wasn't enough. She wanted to live vicariously through her best friends new sexual adventures. Samantha was already a member of this dating website and already had some wild tales.

A soft little ding! Caught their attention and Samantha raised her hands in the air "Woo! A match, let's see who this chump is!"

A moment passed and the match said nothing, Emily took the liberty of saying the first greeting.

"Good Evening, how are you?"

Spirits...why am I doing this?

Nihlus, one of the finest Turien Spectres sat at his desk, drink in hand and a furrowed brow. He wasn't sure why he was on this incredibly popular dating website, it was called Matchmaker.com Not like he needed it really but here he was, curiosity had gotten the best of him and had been chatting with a couple of people already. They seemed nice but a little eager for his taste, he went back to the matchmaking page, the little circle swirled in bright colors on the screen.

He should be doing Spectre paperwork...but he was already caught up on it.

Calling his family? No.

Clean the house? Already did that, it was practically immaculate.

With a Turian curse under his breath, he found himself matched with someone. Their little profile on top of the chat forum. He decided to take a moment to read it to see what he was getting himself into.

Hi there! I guess I'll just put this plainly, I am just really simple. I know I am not allowed to reveal much on here and I need to save it for our future date, so don't hesitate to say hi and chat with me. I hope we're a match!

Simple, kinda straightforward but not sappy, He liked it. Just as he was about to type, a little message popped up before he finished.

Good evening, how are you?

Doing well, how are you?

After a brief moment, the reply popped up.

Honestly? Really nervous, I don't usually sign up for a blind date webnet but my best friend basically threatened me to do it and it's popping up everywhere in Ad vids, so...here I am, talking to you. My first match, woot!

Nihlus felt his interest peak, this one didn't give an obvious spam message or an over saturated flirty comment. Not many people would admit right off the bat that they felt nervous or awkward.

I understand, trust me, I am in the same position as you.

Another quick moment before a another reply popped up.

Oh good!...Well...Maybe I shouldn't say it like that. But it does feel nice to know that I am not the only one who feels kinda awkward doing this. Anyways, how does this work? Do we just talk or does this website begin to take over like some Krogan Warlord and force us to decide whether we should meet on a date or not?

Nihlus pondered this for a moment, feeling highly amused by the Krogan comment. Setting down his drink, he began to type out his response.

I guess so? But I wouldn't stress out about it and don't worry, I don't bite.. much.

Emily's face burned with her blush as she read his response, Samantha was giggling as she watched the exchange go down.

"Em, already I am liking this guy. Invite him out for coffee!"

"Now?" Emily gasped "Don't you think that's a little too soon?"

"It's not called a blind date for nothing love, trust me, it'll be fun." Samantha winked playfully "you might even find your true love."

With a scoff, Emily paused at her computer as her fingers hovered over the keyboard. She began to think of how to ask him, they didn't really talk much. Going with her gut, she made a reply,

Well don't bite too hard buddy, but I am glad we got chatting and you seem interesting. Let's talk some more and see if we can stand each other before we go out for drinks. How's that?

It didn't take long for a response

I like your style already, I think you and I will at least have a good conversation. There is a restaurant near the silver strip that I particularly like called "Blue Harem", meet me there tomorrow around 6 o'clock? I'll meet you outside.

Both Samantha and Emily gasped, Blue Harem was an exclusive restaurant. Neither of the girls have been inside but they heard that their selection of human food was absolutely amazing.

"I thought you had to know someone to get in?" Emily asked

"Dude... you struck gold!" Samantha laughed "I am so helping you dress up for tomorrow."

With a swallow, Emily nodded to Samantha before she replied to her new date.

I've heard amazing things about Blue Harem and the time is perfect but... how will I know it's you?

I'll be holding a white rose.

Nihlus groaned to himself, a white rose, he couldn't think of anything else. He had no idea who this girl was or even what species she was, yet roses were a common flower so he went with that. Her response came soon after,

Perfect, see you then! Sleep well Friend

Excitement bloomed in his chest, it has been a long time since he went out on a date. He closed down his computer and gulped down the rest of his drink, he had work and a date to prepare for.