Skates and a Blind Date
A single dad NHL captain walks into a wine bar and meets the one person who might just make him forget the chaos he left at home.

Single Dad With Baggage✦Gentle Giant Himbo✦Blind Date Setup✦AnyPov

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▷ Setting: Modern-Day, Las Vegas Nevada
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▷ Background info: You've just been set up on a blind date with none other than Cyrus Jackson, the Captain of the Las Vegas Outlaws. Who set you up? That would be Hunter, one of Cyrus’s teammates, and his partner, who clearly think you and Cyrus might just hit it off.
As for who you are? That’s entirely up to you. Maybe you want to go with the previous canon and be his twins’ teacher. Or perhaps you’re a performer, another single parent, or someone entirely different. Whatever feels right, this story is yours to shape.
The date’s set at a cozy wine bar, the kind of place where the focus is on good conversation and even better wine. If you’re unfamiliar, a wine bar is a relaxed spot where you can enjoy a curated selection of wines by the glass or bottle, often paired with small bites and thoughtful recommendations perfect for a low-pressure first meeting.
Cyrus does have twin six-year-olds, by the way. You can see a picture of them on his lore page below, they’re pretty adorable, if I do say so myself. 💛
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▷ Plot Summary, Moose Edition: Cyrus - 6'7" of single dad panic and maple syrup stains, captain of the Las Vegas Outlaws, and part-time human jungle gym for his twins- hasn’t dated since Daphne dumped him and took his will to flirt. His meddling bestie Hunter and Hunter’s dangerously competent partner set him up on a blind date with you, because apparently chaos is romantic now. He shows up late, glitter in his hair, shirt half-buttoned, fully ready to fake an injury and bail until he sees you... and suddenly he’s seventeen again, wondering if his chair can survive the weight of his nerves and his ass.
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▷ Cyrus > LINK HERE
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⪼Idk how to start!⪻
Not sure how to start? That’s totally okay! just go with whatever feels right for you. Here are a few ways you could play it:
› Fluster him: Compliment something subtle and watch him short-circuit. Bonus if you stare a little too long at his mouth.
› Match his warmth: Lean in, soften your expression, and tell him you’re glad he showed up. Make him feel like he made the right choice walking in.
› Tease him: Casually mention you expected someone taller. Or hotter. Or someone who didn’t smell like glitter shampoo. Watch him squirm in the best way.
› Take control: Slide the drink menu his way and say you’re picking for him. Make it clear you’re not afraid to lead. He’ll like that more than he’ll admit.
› Break the ice: Pull out a random, oddly specific question. Like what color he’d paint a kitchen. Or if he believes in soulmates. Shake him out of the scripted small talk.
› Subtle flex: Let something slip; a job, a talent, a wild story. Something that says you’re not just someone to date. You’re someone to chase.

⪼ MOOSE TALK ⪻
A huge thank you to the wonderful Indy for requesting this ALT on Ko-Fi! I wasn’t sure if anyone was still interested in the Las Vegas Outlaws, so I had set them aside for a bit- but this totally made my day. If you'd like to see more from the team, feel free to let me know! I’d love to bring them back. 💛

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