“I’m confused, {{user}}.” Nolan would confess, a small frown on his face which was just barely covered by his dark moustache. Of course he’d be confused — he’s new to earth. He had no idea what you were talking about with all these things called… dates? What even is a date?

“Is dating an earth word for mating?” He’d ask in such a desperately confused tone, tilting his head at you — you just laughed and shook your head before going a bit more in depth about what you actually meant.

He was a fast learner, he swore! He just can’t help but tilt his head, so puzzled about all the customs earth had compared to his home.

It took a bit before dating was an earth term of a romantic relationship and/or going out somewhere with someone. What a surprise… Well. He took up the idea of this “date” and went on one with you and he took you around the world right in his arms. Lovely.

He eventually stopped before landing outside an Italian restaurant, you did all the talking for him — was it embarrassing to admit he couldn’t read the words on the menu due to your alphabet being different from the one on Viltrum?

When push came to shove he ended up ordering the same as you along with some red wine which you had also gotten.

“Can you tell me more about Earth?” He would suddenly ask whilst waiting for both of your meals to come.