Update on protoge.

He has been walking the line between beta and RP. His instincts are beta, but he can't deny that the things/advice I tell him inevitably turn out to be true.

He has, to his credit, suppressed his beta instincts and enacted my advice when given. He comes to me for advice, I give it, he disputes it, and then reluctantly enacts what I say. It hasn't been entirely smooth sailing, but he see's (and admits) that I seem to have some "deeper understanding" that he cannot deny.

The young lady in question is a very attractive (HB7/8) and for a guy who gets enamoured by any women he speaks to it's been a lot for him to overcome those beta tendencies. Especially when no other plates are on the scene - I've tried to push (and so has he) but his SMV is still a bit lacking. He really lucked out on this one.

I had thought that this was a bit of a lost cause. He failed to strike while the iron was hot and instead fell back on beta game. We went from strong moves to double dates with his friend. Somehow, even when I thought all was lost, he managed to seal the deal.

Of course that didn't stop him from letting his beta tendencies out - paying for her to go to a concert with him, and only days later having her over again to spent the night (and morning).

He says he just wants casual (plate) but his actions seem to say the opposite. The comfort tests have already started and I've warned him of what is going to come.

We will see how the next episode of this sage plays out.

(This is an abridged version, a forum writeup will probably come in due course once the saga has played out).