Albie on David
What have been you hoping for?
The love of my life! And somebody to shoot the shit with over some posh pub grub.
First impressions?
Very dapper, and welcoming. There was a glass of prosecco for me on arrival and we had a chat about “hun” tradition, in order that made me really feel very comfy.
What did you discuss?
Our traces of labor. Literature. Scottish independence. His long-lost grandad. Queerness. The borough of Hackney. Chatroulette. And poppers.
Any awkward moments?
Not awkward, extra great! Discovering he’d slept with my housemate midway by means of the meal made my day.
Good desk manners?
The most effective! And we shared all the pieces, from starter to dessert, which was cute.
Neatest thing about David?
His impressions and storytelling expertise.
Would you introduce David to your folks?
In a heartbeat.
Describe David in three phrases.
Charismatic, cheeky, sensible.
What do you suppose David product of you?
A reputation-dropper.
Did you go on someplace?
Sure, for an overpriced Aperol spritz.
And … did you kiss?
That may be telling …
In the event you may change one factor in regards to the night, what wouldn’t it be?
I’d have sat alfresco – it was too gorgeous an eve to be inside.
Marks out of 10?
9.
Would you meet once more?
As mates, completely.
David on Albie
What have been you hoping for?
Somebody I may have amusing with and a pleasant dinner.
First impressions?
Good-looking, fashionable and laughed simply.
What did you discuss?
New York. Scottish novels. Harold Wilson’s cupboard – doesn’t everybody? Clapham being confused for a persona reasonably than a spot. The position of Chat-Avenue in our closeted youths. And loss of life.
Any awkward moments?
No. He was very simple firm.
Good desk manners?
Impeccable. We cut up all the pieces and nobody dribbled.
Neatest thing about Albie?
He was stuffed with attention-grabbing issues to say, and enthusiastic about life. I appreciated how open he was about how exhausting it may be to determine what you need to do with the time you’ve received.
Would you introduce Albie to your folks?
Fortunately. Really, plainly his flatmate and I’ve already had a quick however memorable encounter on the Edinburgh fringe in 2019.
Describe Albie in three phrases.
Insightful. Enticing. Partaking.
What do you suppose Albie product of you?
Good sufficient, with an excessively acquainted relationship with the sound of my very own voice.
Did you go on someplace?
We went to Pop Brixton for one.
And … did you kiss?
Who, pricey? Me, pricey? Homosexual, pricey? No, pricey.
In the event you may change one factor in regards to the night what wouldn’t it be?
The determined journey from Finsbury Park to West Dulwich for dinner.
Marks out of 10?
9.
Would you meet once more?
We’ve swapped numbers and agreed we’ll make good mates.
Albie and David ate at Walter’s, London SE21. Fancy a blind date? E-mail blind.date@theguardian.com
