When it comes to a 8.5 in LA, from a one time interaction...I don't know about this. Unless your a celebrity the chick will lose interest in a few days. Most women above an 8 out here are talking to celebrities, multi millionaires, etc. Ive been involved with two women that had celebrities after them just this year.I just nexted a bumble guy because he insisted on calling me pet names "hottie" "sexy" etc. We had a great initial conversation, then the interaction tanked. I told him hearing these "pet names" from a complete stranger didn't sit well with me. He declared he understood, yet continued to do it.
Also, my girl friend was all set to start a FWB scenario with a long time family friend. He dropped an"outfit" off for her to wear for their first encounter, and then proceeded to text her all night long, asking her for pics, etc, even tho she clearly stated she was watching a movie with her kid, and would catch up with him later. He persisted. The final straw was when he asked her for a picture of her "cans". That was the nail in the coffin. The big turn off for her. They never initiated the FWB situation.
Choose your words wisely unless you really don't care.
Best bet right now? Do nothing. If she's interested she will reach out. After all, the text convo ended with you asking her a question. If she's interested she WILL reach out and answer the question, or just reach out.
For now, pursue other beeshes
I had one situation where I met a true 9 out here...she followed up and met me a week later. Surprise surprise, she was from Texas. Thats the only reason she met up with me.
Any man that wants to get amazing with women in real life? Move to the LA. You go anywhere else after a few years out here and you will be shocked at how down to earth, easy, and direct most women are.