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[erythristic]

grell izunia

if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. / aka dr. sutcliffe

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[erythristic]

i'd like to be courted at least a little before i give a definite answer to that question

[well. it is fine to text her, but also, why.]

[daemonized]

[Because any remotely normal person should be asleep right now. Ardyn does not qualify.]

I was told that getting straight to the heart of the matter was the easiest way to expedite the process. Besides, don't you feel as if you know me well enough by now to make the call? The dating part should rightly be skipped over.

[Stop responding. Stop encouraging him.]

[erythristic]

should one truly expedite choosing the partner of their life? with all the mistakes that rushing such a choice implies? the only time dating should be foregone is in an arrangement, and even so, one must take time to get to truly know the person they're going to stand by.

[no. she's already engaged in this conversation and being tired means he's getting the full spiel. she'll regret it later.]

there are no true shortcuts to someone's genuine heart, and it is not something so simply parted with. even the bonds of marriage don't guarantee it to be given away, only time and care do.

and i could make an entire list of things that should happen before that question is answered but let me guess you'd say that they were all extraneous and could happen after the fact

[daemonized]

[Well this conversation is definitely becoming a thing. On his end, Ardyn is just texting along like this is no big deal. Which honestly is a more accurate summary of his actual feelings on the matter, but he’s certain that she’s aware that this is just a passing amusement to him.

Just how far can he push this, how far can he drag it out, before she basically tells him to shut up and go the hell to sleep? He’s genuinely curious.]

See? You do know me well.

[He lets that settle for a few seconds before another text appears.]

Those activities are indeed extraneous and are better suited for after the fact. Marriage takes a dreadful amount of planning (and paperwork), so why interrupt the process/delay it longer than necessary?

But I’ll humor you. Spell out this list for me; an abridged version would suffice.

[erythristic]

[oh, of course it's just amusement to him. and frankly she should be pissed about this more than she is, but text is easy, and autocorrect is saving her from looking like a fool.

soon. soon, she promises herself, she'll tell him good night and throw her phone to the side and try to get more sleep.]

i should let you flounder around and have to learn everything on your own, but i'm feeling benevolent and i'll give you highlights of things you should know before marriage

-how two people get along for an extended period of time in close contact and whether or not they want to rip each other's heads off afterwards
-how they can deal with arguments
-at least one person's family accepting them as a new member even if temporarily
-communication and support and how much exists
-other aspects of compatibility
-how you genuinely and truly feel about the person you're marrying

[daemonized]

Your generosity is much appreciated. I'm nothing but a man of learning, you know, and soon after reading your list I think I'm starting to understand your point.

So, then, which part would you like to work on first before I ask you again?

[erythristic]

why don't we start from the beginning? it's as good a place to be as any. perhaps other aspects will become addressed along the way by sheer chance.

[daemonized]

"how two people get along for an extended period of time in close contact and whether or not they want to rip each other's heads off afterwards"

Is that the beginning you mean? What usually constitutes as "close contact"?

[erythristic]

spending time together doing various activities from the mundane to the not. or remaining in close communication on a regular basis.
sometimes it involves living together, but that's usually after one's verified that you don't want to murder someone after spending more than ten hours in their company

[daemonized]

All seems rather complicated. And requiring a fair amount of tiring effort.

But I'm nothing but diligent. Let's start on Valentine's, shall we?

[look this is what happens if you don't immediately shut him down]

[erythristic]

[if he's going to take the joke this far, well. actresses are nothing if not committed.]

how appropriate. i accept.

and there's time enough to discuss the specifics in the daylight, i imagine.

[daemonized]

[Well. It appears she's more than willing to play along, and if he didn't follow through at this point, it'd be a most shameful thing. If there's only a second or two longer delay, it's negligible at best.]

Perfect.

And yes, it's late. You should get to bed.

[erythristic]

[she was asleep when you texted her]

so should you. if you sleep through your classes at this point i wouldn't be surprised.

🌃 🌠

[that's about as close to a "good night" as he's getting before she's going to settle back to sleeping. go to bed, Ardyn.]

[daemonized]

[details, details

He reads it for what it is. At least Ardyn will offer a-] Do rest well.

[And he'll leave her be for now, for what it's worth. More amusement to be had later then.]