thalys--meeting friend in paris, can I book RT, only use OW?

Hi, I want to meet a friend in Paris (I live in Germany) and then have us come back together with the train. Anyone know, is there a problem if I book two RT tickets and don%26#39;t use one of them going to Paris? the cheap THALYS prices are only for RT...

Also anyone know, should I book the ICE separate to Köln with Deutsche Bahn, then THALYS myself online?

Any help would be appreciated! Btw I know I could also fly, but thought it would be fun to take the train with my friend--her 1st time in Europe, and you know the trains in the US are usually no option....

thanks!

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I have booked several rt tix without using the return portion of the ticket. This is not a problem.

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Thanks for the reply... I figured it isn%26#39;t a problem on the return, but what if she doesn%26#39;t come with me on the way there--do they stamp the ticket on the first trip %26#39;going%26#39;, and then you need this for the return trip? My guess is not, but I just thought I would ask...

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This question has been asked several times concerning the Eurostar and why the hell should anyone care what you do with your life? You want to buy RT, there you go, you don%26#39;t want to use half of it? Your choice... Nothing to be concerned about. Also if I remember well you get two tickets (one for each trip) and then noone will see wether one was stamped or not...

For Deutsche Bahn tix you should try and get them in Germany especially if you have a Bahn Card. I have no clue from where you are but if it%26#39;s Berlin you should coonsider flying :)

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