<human>: Alright, so I've worked at this place for over a year, and I've known this girl for the same amount of time. She dated a good friend of mine for the duration of my employment here, and they recently broke up mutually over differences in beliefs and personality. They're still friends, but no longer romantically involved. I've always been attracted to her, her personality, and we have quite a few things in common.

Now that she's single, I find myself thinking about her more. I'd like a chance at being more than friends, but I don't know how to approach the situation. I don't want to damage my relationship with her or my other friend (her ex now.) How can I ask her out without making things super awkward between any of us?

Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?
<bot>: Girl dates friend, girl and friend break up mutually, I want to date girl but don't have an idea where to start without damaging friendships.