I guess it depends on which person I am in this conversation? If I were white text person I wouldn’t be in a position where I did what they said they did- so if I used that opening at all it would be a joke- and I’d probably (and honestly) be able to say: “I am shitting you. This is <my name> and we met <how we know each other>, you gave me your number and told me to text you some time.” (they must have told me to because I wouldn’t contact someone on their phone unless they told me to or had given some form of permission etc.)
If I were the blue text person, I’d probably say just about the same thing but maybe slightly different- some version of- “are you serious right now?” Assuming I were single at the time either way of course.
Hypothetically, in my mind white texts only real chances are either blue text is quirky/adventurous, or in some mood/phase/state of desperation- or if white text can maybe keep blue text talking, perhaps joke a bit on the awkwardness of the situation and play off the dinner invite akin to “ok. Maybe dinner with a stranger isn’t the best idea- but what about a conversation?” Basically- white text has played aggressive and taken the power from blue text and needs to give some back so blue text can be comfortable. WT needs to reinforce that BT has the power to tell them to buzz off and they’ll respect it- and that BT has nothing to lose but a little time of WT can’t entertain. Then bring the A game convo and a hook. Maybe keep the quirky angle going but not go too far into weird. Just out of the ordinary. Keep it so it isn’t quite the normal encounter and maybe pique BT’s curiosity to see where things are going.
Leading with looks- “cute,” I don’t advise and think they messed up. IF they can recall something else to form common ground on- if BT was wearing a distinct outfit like a logo tee or certain style- or there’s SOMETHING on a human level beyond looks WT could pin as a reason they are interested- it not only creates a point of conversation to build on but also shows WT isn’t just fishing.
Most attractive people know they are attractive on some Level or to some degree. Most get told that a lot. Those who don’t usually have some self esteem issue or don’t get treated attractive often so you’re likely to make them feel odd or like you have ulterior motives or are just weird. Either way it sets up a defensive interaction that usually isn’t conducive to making a connection- and really? Talking about their looks- not too many people want to or can hold a conversation on their own looks. What are they supposed to say to “you’re cute” or whatever? “Thank you”? “I know”? Especially if they don’t remember you or haven’t seen you they can’t really say anything back and that also makes you seem like you’re phishing for compliments which generally isn’t attractive.
The unsolicited contact and “memorized your number” bit are power opens- after that I see a weak start. WT is either a master of pick ups, a completely clueless odd job, or a puppy that thinks it’s a wolf and doesn’t actually know what it’s doing but is trying to emulate what it’s been told or thinks it’s seen a wolf looks like. BT seems to be reasonably well grounded and in their few words has seemed sharp enough. So I’m curious to know which WT really is and wether BT and they had a good banter- or perhaps darkly enjoyably if BT (who seems able) batted around the new squeaky toy for awhile before tossing it out.
If I were the blue text person, I’d probably say just about the same thing but maybe slightly different- some version of- “are you serious right now?” Assuming I were single at the time either way of course.