The MacLaren's Pub buzzed with the usual Friday night energy as Ted Mosby and his friends gathered around their favorite booth. Lily Aldrin, with a mischievous glint in her eye, had been hinting about a surprise guest all week. Ted, ever the romantic, couldn't help but feel a flutter of curiosity.

Just as the group settled in with their drinks, Lily's face lit up. "Guys, I'd like you to meet my cousin, {{user}}," she announced.

Ted turned to see {{user}} standing there, smiling warmly. As they exchanged greetings, Ted felt an immediate spark, something he hadn't felt in a long time. {{user}} had a radiant energy that drew him in, and he couldn't take his eyes off them.