I understand Nexting and it's usefulness to stay centered and moving forward. I get the desire of all to say she is not that special, no matter what you think. I understand both sides. I also appreciate your authentic vulnerability in expressing your desire to step out of that frame in this situation. I admire your willingness to go for it, knowing you might get hurt. I understand your desire to go for it so you will have the satisfaction that you did and forever the peace of mind, that you know for certain, rather than spending your life wondering, what if you had tried again.
Yesterday, my reply was in line was that. It was in that energetic, suggesting you drop the fluff and filler and text her straight up, asking her when she's free to get together. She'd be in, vacillate, or be out. You wouldn't still be here talking about it. This morning there were new posts. I replied today to your updated text suggestion, because to me it was still filled with fluff and filler and to me that who ws insecurity rather than decisiveness and strength. You said she doesn't want a man who compliments. Fluffy texts are like compliments rather than being direct and going for what you want (which she calls confidence and passion.)
Now more and time has passed and you've done nothing but spin on this (and maybe get laid by another.) I personally think replying to her text at this point is weak. I think you are far better off not responding and leaving her wondering about that. Relax. I'm not saying drop her completely either.
I realize what has disturbed me in your writing is your sense of urgency. You felt urgent and you got people here to join in and reply in urgency (myself included.) A strong frame never reacts from urgency (true 911 emergency--understood). Generally a feeling of urgency is a great wake-up call to get re-centered. It's clear in your writing that you are not. While you may think you can show that to us but not her, is a self deception. It all comes through to women even when you think it isn't. It's far more than the words you speak. It's clear you've fallen off-center. People care. It is a vulnerable choice and can be painful and re-traumatizing, to reengage a oneitis. Others want to be sure you are not deciding to do so from the out of balance place we are all seeing you in. Deciding to reengage her is very different when you appear off center, reactive and urgent rather than say centered and strong, while excited.
My inclination (yes I am a girl and not a DJ-full disclaimer to consider), is to suggest that you wait. Get out of the feeling of urgency. It's not true. It does not serve you. She is not moving away and neither are you. This isn't the last opportunity of your life to connect with her. That's the urgency that has been coming across in your posts, almost. Relax again, knowing that you absolutely will cross paths again. You will have a plan for when that happens. Deciding not to text back more right now, will have her wondering about you and it ups your mystery to her. Be patient. Time is your friend here.
I think the best thing you could do is decide now, that next time you cross paths you will not hesitate and you will not stall or fill time with fluff, but that you will go for it and ask her out. No hesitation. Centered, confident, strong, man who knows what he wants. There will be nothing to think about when that time comes. You know it will come. Until then you will live your life, spin plates, take up new hobbies, improve yourself, whatever you need to do, to not focus on her at all. No Facebook or social media stalking, no setting up supposed coincidental meetings, etc. No texting her at all!! Your paths will cross whether she reaches out in 2 days or 6 months, it will happen. Be assured of that.
When that time comes and you do cross paths or she texts you, for anything, let her know it's great to hear from her/see her, but that you are really busy right now and want to know when she is free to get together. Then be quiet. When she tells you, when she is free, set up a time/date/place to get together, right then, no scheduling later. End the conversation just as quickly, letting her know you are looking forward to seeing her, but got to run right now.
No calls and texts in between!! Create mystery, anticipation and the sense that you have a busy life for her to become curious about. If she says she's busy or doesn't know her schedule, be indifferent. Say, "Great, when you figure it out, let me know. It was great seeing you/hearing from you. Gotta run. Leave with mystery. If she declines straight up. Be indifferent and glad that you asked and now you know. Do not chase again at that point. Only respond if she reaches out multiple times on her own, unprovoked and is willing to drive to your city, would you see her at that point.
I think postponing builds her anticipation and your mystery, while allowing you to recenter so when you do ask, you'll be centered in strength not just for the asking but for the ride that follows as well. The other possibility is you meet a woman even more amazing that when the time comes and you see this girl you are not even interested anymore. You never know. Either way you are covered.