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" In this first chapter I'm gonna discuss basic starting points. First, and this is my opinion on any relationship, human or alien, you should be friends first. The second thing that you should always keep first in your mind is that the way relationships work on earth is very rarely similar to the way relationships work on other planets and a perfect first date on earth might be an deadley insult on another plannet."

From "Advice on the Courting of an Female Member of an Alien Species by a Human Male" by Tenchi Masaki.

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Jim adjusted the collar of his shirt, looking in the mirror infront of him. He had to admit he looked good, the black shirt and blue jeans looked suited him. His bedroom door was open and the sound of footprints could be heard coming down the hallway.

As he approached the open door Gene casually glanced in but stopped when he saw what Jim was doing. "Hey Jim. Gotta hot date tonight?" the redhead teased.

"As a matter of fact yes."

Needless to say this was not the response that Gene was expecting, however he recovered splendedly. "Oh yeah? So what's she like then"

"Beautiful."

"Oh yeah?"

"But she's not your type"

"No?"

"Trust me on this." Jim said with a grin as he walked up to Aisha's door and knocked on it

Aisha opened her door and smiled at Jim. "Are you ready?" he asked.

"Yup. What are you staring at Gene?" Aisha asked. She was wearing a loose Turtleneck and a pair of leather trousers.

The two blondes stood there waiting for an answer but when it seemed that none was coming they headed downstairs and out into the city. 10 minutes later Gene was still standing there staring at Aisha's door.

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"So what have you got planned?" The C'tarl C'tarl asked

"I was thinking dinner first if that was ok?"

"Sounds good" Aisha said linking her arm in his.

The pair continued walking for several minutes just enjoying each other's company.

It wasn't long before Jim turned into a small alleyway and headed to an open doorway.

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Bussiness had been quiet recently so Jim had been able to devote his entire day to finding somewhere to take Aisha and so far he'd had no joy. He was sitting at a park bench eating a sandwitch he'd just bought, flipping through a pamflet which detailed the various sites and attractions which the city had to offer.

He idly flipped a page as he popped the remaining corner of his lunch into his mouth. It was then that he noticed an advert for a new restaurant in town. The ad read

' Herbies

A restaurant designed for home cooking

No matter which part of the galaxy you're from, be you C'tarl C'tarl, Silgrian, Saurian or Human,

We can offer you a taste of home.'

It seemed too good to be true but Jim wasn't one to look a gift horse in the mouth and headed towards the restaurant.

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Upon entering the Restaurant Jim was greeted by a middle-aged human woman with short strawberry blonde hair wearing a pleasent expression on her face

"Hi, Welcome to Herbie's. My name is Elisa. What can i get for you?"

"My name is Jim Hawking and I was wondering if i could book a table for tonight?" Jim asked.

"That's no problem. What time would you like the table for?"

"Would 8 o'clock be ok?"

"Sure. Will you be eating alone or will you have company?"

This caused Jim to blush. "I-I'll be wanting a table for two please."

This caused a sly smile to appear on Elisa's face "Oh, I understand. Well We'll see you tonight then."

"Y-Yeah, thanks." Jim said as he backed away out from the restaurant.

Elisa turned back to the serving hatch and looked at the male C'tarl C'tarl staring out from it.

"Nice kid."

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As Jim and Aisha walked through the door they met by a selection of all kinds of smells. The restaurant was a lot more crowded. Corbanites, Silgrians even a couple of Saurians sitting together in a corner. Elisa looked up and grinned at the pair.

"Jim! This lovely lady must be your date. Am I right?"

"Yeah, Elisa, Aisha, Aisha Elisa."

"Please to meetcha" Aisha said with a smile.

"Likewise, here, I've got your table all lined up." She walked them over to table and handed them each a menu. "I'll be right back in a minute or two to take your orders" With that the Waitress walked away.

Leaning over to Jim, Aisha said "Nice place you found here."

"Yeah it is. It actually said that they do authentic C'tarl C'tarl cuisene"

"Really?" Aisha asked looking down at the menu.

A few minutes later Elisa returned and took down Jim's order and turned to Aisha.

"The Gasal Stew. Does that have Civea Roots in it?"

"Yes my husband grows them in our garden"

"I'll have that then." Aisha said grinning.

"Gasal Stew?" Jim said

"Yeah, haven't had that in years."

"So what would you like to do next?" Jim said.

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"A fair?" Jim asked as they looked up at the huge Ferris Wheel.

"Yup" Aisha said bobbing her head. "Suzuka told me about it. C'mon" she said pulling James in to The hall of mirrors.

"C'mon try and find me." Aisha said laughing as she darted away from him. Jim called after her to no avail. Jim tried following where she'd gone but quickly lost her trail. He wandered around trying to find her trail when he turned a corner running into someone he recognised

"Jim?"

"Hanmyo?"

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Once again ill probably get slapped for this. I was actually wondering if anyone could tell me which episode this picture is from.

http://www.projectbag.com/outlaw_star/pics/aisha04.jpg

Cheers

Nick