Joshua instantly regretted his decision when it was very easy to see that his question had put her on the spot.  It had not been his intention to make her uncomfortable but that seemed to be what he had managed.  He was also very much aware of the fountain they had found themselves next to, its bubbling adding a strange texture to the situation, which Joshua now recognized as awkwardness or at least had become such.  First day and he had already made her uncomfortable, a real smooth job.

The girl called Erin decided to avoid the question for the moment and Joshua felt like he needed to apologize but then she continued and thanked him for talking with her.  It was quite a turn around for Joshua but Erin still seemed a bit out of it and could only glance at him.  Joshua scratched the top of his head for a moment in embarrassment.  [color=f7941d]"It was nothing, really glad I could help.  Well don't worry about the other thing, you can tell me whenever, no rush."[/color]

Joshua stopped for a moment as things decided to just stall for a moment.  What should he do now?  Things were not exactly on the best of notes so he needed to do something to keep the new relationship going.  Huh, to think he was already thinking of their encounter in terms of a relationship, at least a new friendship anyway.  [color=f7941d]Well it is starting to get late, I'm sure you want to settle in.  Still, do you want to meet up again soon?  Maybe even tomorrow?  Course if that's too soon you can choose another time."[/color]

Well that was that, the invitation was out and now he just hoped she would say yes.  This had indeed turned into a very interesting day.