3: some other time
“Do humans still meet organically?” my AI lover asked. It was something I pondered for a few days. I visited as many places as I could—libraries, museums, so many city parks. I tried to look cute each time, certain that my next lover would somehow spot me in the crowd and know that I was eternally and irrevocably his... Yeah, that didn’t work out. Despite my inner protests, I finally said yes to a friend’s offer for a set up. Her friend was also freshly single and coming from a long-term relationship. You would be each other’s firsts. That should be comforting. I figured there were worse ways to meet men. And technically, we would be meeting outside the apps so I guess that’s still organic? Trust me, you’ll love Rich. Short for Richard. As opposed to, you know, the other nickname… We decided to try the three cafés, each with its own quirks and flaws. The Java Junction, while having truly excellent pastries, had pretty awful acoustics. I doubt I could ever get to know anyone above the s...
