The Final Date

Location:

• He takes her to Top Deck, a bar with a view of the Oxford nightlife. The kind of spot where you can have a real conversation and still enjoy a great ambiance.
• He picks a quieter corner, where the noise isn’t overwhelming but there’s still a cool energy in the air.

First Impressions:

• Comes across as calm, confident, and composed. He’s not overly animated but has an easy, approachable smile.
• As they sit down, he takes a moment to ask if the spot works for her, showing attention to detail.
• The conversation kicks off with business-like precision and never really relaxes into something more genuine.

During the Date:

• He talks about his work, explains the complexity of finance without making it sound like a lecture.
• Light teasing about how he’s probably a little too obsessed with market trends (“It’s like a game, but one that I have to win”).
• Engages with her thoughts on travel, food, and lifestyle — he’s clearly someone who’s thought about what he wants, but isn’t just talking about the next promotion.

Charming Moments:

• Compliments her with sincerity, like, “You’ve got a way of making even the most serious topics sound interesting.”
• He offered to order her favorite drink based on what she mentioned she liked (even if he had to ask the bartender for recommendations).
• Keeps the conversation balanced: he listens as much as he talks, but his jokes are dry.

Overall Vibe:

• Ambitious, grounded, and charmingly self-assured.
• There’s an air of confidence, but a little cocky 
• Feels like the kind of guy who works hard, but maybe doesn’t know when to slow down and enjoy a meaningful connection.