Patrick on Holly
What were you hoping for?
Something new and exciting, in full public view.
First impressions?
Super-lively and bright. The first moments were remarkably non-awkward.
What did you talk about?
Long, life-changing walks, scary-looking but friendly gangsters, her work in prisons, tattoos of body parts on those body parts.
Any awkward moments?
None at all. The most expensive wine on the menu helped.
Good table manners?
We were having a good time, I didn’t notice anything.
Best thing about Holly?
Her adventurous spirit and fiery red hair.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
God, no – my friends are a nightmare.
Describe her in three words
Refreshing. Genuine. Unafraid.
What do you think she made of you?
I’m not entirely sure. There was loads of laughter, which is always good, right?
Did you go on somewhere?
We were the last diners standing, then Holly had to run for her train.
And... did you kiss?
No, there was no kissing. Nobody went for it.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Maybe I wouldn’t have ordered jelly for dessert.
Marks out of 10?
9.09.
Would you meet again?
We’ll see.
Holly on Patrick
What were you hoping for?
To meet someone fun, and not embarrass myself too horribly.
First impressions?
Handsome, smiley, well dressed.
What did you talk about?
Music, climbing mountains, what moths actually are.
Any awkward moments?
None.
Good table manners?
I believe so. I think I was too concerned with my own to notice, though.
Best thing about Patrick?
Very funny – he made me laugh a lot.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes, I think our friends are probably pretty similar.
Describe him in three words
Adventurous, witty, intelligent.
What do you think he made of you?
Very hard to tell.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, I was pretty close to missing my last train.
And... did you kiss?
A friendly hug.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
That last aniseed shot didn’t go down particularly well.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
We shall see...
Patrick and Holly ate at Ali Ocakbasi, London WC2.
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