[Okay, reaching up to hold her face, now. Just with one hand - the other's still wrapped around her in a half hug.]
... Look. I will lay this on the table plainly - When it comes to real life, I have no interest in marrying anyone, ever. My lifestyle does not allow for it - Marriage isn't something you can give away to multiple people. And I only have so many fingers for rings, anyway. And no matter how you cut it, I would make a terrible spouse.
But when it comes to acting, I will take any role that I deem fun. And being a cursed, horrid monster taking from its sacrificial bride whatever it wishes? That sounds fun.
[Blinking at her in surprise, like he didn't expect her to ask for something like that from him. After a moment... he moves back in to cuddle against her shoulder again, letting out a thoughtful hum.
...
He hasn't pulled out yet, of course.]
I'm... not sure, to be frank with you. I've yet to think of such a thing - I've never had a reason to before we met. Perhaps...
A reversal of one we've done? A collar and leash, but you're the one holding it? ... With a muzzle, perhaps...
[Another face scrunch, even though she can't see it.]
I may like being called a whore in bed and used until my makeup runs, but I don't want to be punished. I'd much rather be treated as if my mere existence is worth praising.
As much as you deserve. Not only are you stunning and beautiful, the most precious pearl in all of Ellipsa, but you're sweet and thoughtful and giving, willing to play this part for me despite your own hangups, pushing yourself to hold out to make sure I'm satisfied. You make my soul sing.
[Staring, wide-eyed, as she doles out so much sincere and touching praise that he doesn't know what to do with... He can't help blinking once or twice, silent for a moment.
... Only to then settle into her hands, bringing one of his own up to cover hers.]
You know I would do anything for you, Evangeline. Much of that, though, are things only you get to see...
[Forehead: kissed! Face: scrunched! And it's all matched with a huff, of course... though he does lean up to kiss her nose in return before she can pull too far away.]
... I hope you know, then, that I feel the same for you.
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Mmh. ... I could potentially do that for you - depending on what sort of sacrifice you mean.
And what sort of terrible monster you'd like.
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The virgin bride kind, I was thinking? -Would that be too much?
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Slightly muttered, just thanks to the way his face is pinched up all stupid --]
- Not at all. I have no issues with such a thing.
Why would I...?
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[Okay, reaching up to hold her face, now. Just with one hand - the other's still wrapped around her in a half hug.]
... Look. I will lay this on the table plainly -
When it comes to real life, I have no interest in marrying anyone, ever. My lifestyle does not allow for it -
Marriage isn't something you can give away to multiple people. And I only have so many fingers for rings, anyway.
And no matter how you cut it, I would make a terrible spouse.
But when it comes to acting, I will take any role that I deem fun. And being a cursed, horrid monster taking from its sacrificial bride whatever it wishes?
That sounds fun.
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[His face scrunches again, but more out of realization than anything else.]
... Why are we discussing this like it's a possibility in the first place?
It's not as though I'm your boyfriend.
[They're just friends! ... Aren't they?]
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[The tone he's pulling is the "just checking" kind. Because -
They're just friends. He's just her friend. That's all.]
At any rate... I don't mind playing the part of a horrible monster you've been forced to marry, no.
If that interests you.
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-What about you? Are there any roleplays you'd want to try?
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[Blinking at her in surprise, like he didn't expect her to ask for something like that from him.
After a moment... he moves back in to cuddle against her shoulder again, letting out a thoughtful hum.
...
He hasn't pulled out yet, of course.]
I'm... not sure, to be frank with you. I've yet to think of such a thing - I've never had a reason to before we met.
Perhaps...
A reversal of one we've done? A collar and leash, but you're the one holding it? ... With a muzzle, perhaps...
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I could do that. As long as you're willing to hear me call you a good boy.
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... Is that not the point?
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I may like being called a whore in bed and used until my makeup runs, but I don't want to be punished.
I'd much rather be treated as if my mere existence is worth praising.
Because it is.
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puts this in ur hands
[Looking up at her expectantly, batting his eyelashes...]
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As much as you deserve. Not only are you stunning and beautiful, the most precious pearl in all of Ellipsa, but you're sweet and thoughtful and giving, willing to play this part for me despite your own hangups, pushing yourself to hold out to make sure I'm satisfied. You make my soul sing.
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[Staring, wide-eyed, as she doles out so much sincere and touching praise that he doesn't know what to do with...
He can't help blinking once or twice, silent for a moment.
... Only to then settle into her hands, bringing one of his own up to cover hers.]
You know I would do anything for you, Evangeline. Much of that, though, are things only you get to see...
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[She rubs her thumb lightly over his skin.]
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Well - it's... I'm - truly, I'm not that special... to call it an honor, of all things...
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[She leans in to kiss his forehead.]
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And it's all matched with a huff, of course... though he does lean up to kiss her nose in return before she can pull too far away.]
... I hope you know, then, that I feel the same for you.
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But I'll spare you. This time.
[For now.
Instead... he's going to shake his head a little to free himself from her hands, purely so he can dip back in and cuddle against her neck.]
... Thank you for inviting me to do this with you.
I know that... I do not have to thank you. But I want to, regardless. So... thank you.
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do we wanna wrap this up
tbh we can just say they took a nap afterward and call it good yeah LKMLKJ