But she always writes the same thing! That's what finally made us realise it was indirect communication! Took, um, four letters of the same sentiments in almost exactly the same wording before we realised.

She must think we're really thick, but neither of us get indirect communication at all. (Although, ever since I said that, my friends take great glee in pointing out any time I say something like "I wouldn't mind some juice right now" instead of "When you get yourself a drink, could you get me some juice?"). I am, however, an expert on geek flirting ("Hi. Do you want to go out with me? It's ok if you just want to stay friends.") and geek answer syndrome ("Not sure if you were looking for advice, but if you were...").

Bah. Humans.