vatheon | 17 ♐ I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you

[She takes the ring, admiring the sapphire stone set into it. Then, as she is examining it, she catches the hint of something more inside of the stone in a flash of of the light. Curious, she will hold it up even closer to her eye and angle it to better catch the ambient light. It is then that she can make out the intertwined signs set into the stone. Her expression changes to one of astonishment.]

This... This is beautiful! Darkleer, this is amazing!

[She keeps examining the ring, her eyes twinkling, before she finally reaches into a pocket to retrieve a small box.]

Mine is ready too, it may not as fancy as yours, but I hope you like it.

[Inside the small box she hands over to him is a pendant on a simplistic silver chain. It is in the shape of a circle, and imprinted with Disciple's leo symbol. As it is, it looks fairly store-bought. Upon closer examination he will notice a band around the outside of the circular pendant. It is coarse, black and sports an intricate braided-weave pattern. It seems she has wound the pendant with a braided length of her hair.]

[As she gushes over the ring, Darkleer bows his head humbly, even as a pleased blush settles over his face. He had been so hoping she would like it, even with the twist of anxiety that coiled in his stomach. This was the best option, he had thought so.]

[When she mentions something of her own, his ears twitch up sharply and he looks up as she passes him a small box. There's a bit of a confused glance sent her way before he opens the box. Unlike her, his own inspection is very quiet and careful, like most things he does. He very gently runs his finger along the hair.]

Thank you.

[As much as he tries to help it, his voice is still heavy with emotion.]

[Oh geez, seeing him all emotional puts a lump in her throat. She tries clearing it before she speaks.]

Yeah... I am just glad you like it...

[Disciple scratches at the back of her neck, bashfully, a pale olive blush evident on her face.]

[Just give him a moment, so he can tuck the amulet away in his pocket for later. He coughs into his fist before he speaks up again.]

While we obviously care about one another, I thought we could get to know one another better. Things we like to do, and such. It seems a bit... silly to carry through without that.

[She moves to put her ring away too... nope, wait, that is her putting it on her finger.]

That sounds like a good plan, yes. So, uhhh... how did you want to start, just take turns talking about ourselves? Or maybe start with mutual interests?

[Disciple: master of small talk.]

[Awww, his ears can't help but twitch as she puts it on her finger. But right, conversation.]

Perhaps taking turns, for now? If something interests us, then we can just go on whatever path we care to. Should I go first, or...?

[uhhh... Disciple, pick a subject: GO!]

Books!

[Smooth.]

We both like books, and presumably learning about things we do not currently know. I have been taking an interest in some of the other races that live with us, actually. In particular I have been reading about different styles of governments, cooking, and social relationships.

[Hey, it works for him! He's also been showing a bit of interest, although he notes it's not quite the same as hers.]

The humans, at the very least, certainly seem interesting. I don't think I've heard of a race that is so diverse and divided on so many things. I cannot say I have given much interest towards their social relationships beyond the familial, but I have been investigating their various styles of cooking. It helps to make meals more interesting back at my hive.

Yes, their cooking... Did you know they have thousands of varieties of desserts alone!? I cannot fathom where they got the time to come up with all of them. What I have been reading about families is quite enlightening too.

[And then there is a playfully impish smile spreading on her face, as she recalls something she read.]

Did you know...

She holds up her hand, showing off her be-ringer finger.]

That this makes us human-married?

[Yep, all there is to it. Completely.]

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Well, with different tribes in vastly different locations, I suppose...

[Wait, human married, what. Darkleer stares at her for a moment, brow furrowed.]

I was under the impression human marriage was for the flushed quadrant. Besides, we couldn't be human married yet. At best we would be engaged. There's still paperwork to be filled out, and I believe a priest is required...

[She laughs.]

See? You know plenty about such things. I was simply teasing.

You are right, though... human marriage is a complicated affair, with religious leaders and governments getting involved. The humans may only have a flushed quadrant, but they really make up for it with unnecessary complications. I learned a bit about that when I was looking into adoption procedures but you already know that.

...Ah.

Well. I was quite aware of that.

[Really. Now shoosh and let him try and bury that.]

I agree. Humans call our quadrants complicated, but with us it is a simple matter, in my opinion. All parties simply agree to their feelings, and it is quite done with. No one but the Imperial Drone need get involved, and that is hardly an issue here.

The only reason I know much about anything when it comes to their romantic arrangements is because Gamzee and Equius seem quite taken with the idea of marriage themselves. They've exchanged rings, and such.

[Her laugh ends, but the smile stays on her face.]

Not an issue at all, really, yeah.

Oh they are? That is really cute! It is nice when the young ones can find a matespritship that really works. It is hard enough back home on Alternia, having to worry about all the outside factors. So how far are they going to go through the process? Are they looking for some sort of clergy?

I think they're both still waiting to go through with it entirely. They're still only barely seven, you know.

[A pause as the server comes back with their drinks, and Darkleer goes to add a bit of sugar to his coffee.]

Hopefully the city will be kind enough to them both.

Young, true, but it is nice that they are able to be so committed to each other.

[Disciple accepts her tea as well, opting for a little bit of creamer in place of her ususal milk.]

Well, curses or no, I think this place is a good place for the younger ones to grow up. It does not contain the... pressures one would normally be under back home. Besides, even if the city is not kind somehow, there is a wonderful troll I know who will watch over them to make sure they are doing well.

Equius doesn't even care to properly remember Signless' name, I highly doubt he'd care for his meddling.

[Because that's who she had to be talking about. Signless. Not him. That somehow slips his mind, even though he knows how tight of a family they are.]

[Taking a small sip of his coffee, he tilts his head to the side.]

So you like to cook..?

Signle...? No, Hopbeastbrain, I meant you.

He really looks up to you, you know, and worries about you. You cannot tell him I told you this, but he actually messaged me because he was worried, after my whole drunken admission thing. He wants you to be happy, I am sure he would not mind your so-called 'meddling'.

[Cooking would have to wait, for now. She was not ready to change subjects.]

[He actually looks a bit embarrassed when she corrects him, ears flicking down and tinted blue.]

Ah. Well, I try... He's going to be quiet smug now, after he pestered me incessantly to go to you.

Oh so he is who I have to thank for that?

[She flashes a large, playful smile.]

Well, regardless of why you ended up at my hive that day. I am really glad you did; It was a good day.

[Her smile turns a lot more serious, maybe even showing the barest hint of a blush.]

I had plans to go anyway...

[He traces '100' on the table over and over again absently.]

I was somewhat worried about you after all...

I know you were, dear. It meant a lot that you showed up when you did. The hangover plus the possible repercussions of that drunken curse thing were putting me in quite a funk.

[She sighs, a bit wistfully.]

You mentioned cooking?

I'm glad I could help. Even somewhat.

[His hand inches across the table as if to touch hers before he pauses, unsure.]

Yes. I cook somewhat myself, if only because I'm the only one who really had to deal with my particular tastes before I came here.

I got into some general general cooking, myself. Moreso, though, Gamzee got me baking, and from there I started experimenting will all sorts of desserts and stuff. It is a really enjoyable, relaxing way to pass time, especially when you see the results of your work, either in the taste yourself, or in the eyes of those enjoying things you make.

So, what 'particular tastes' does Darkleer cook for in his spare time, then?

[After all, a good way to learn about someone was finding what sort of food they enjoyed.]

No meat. It's really the only reason I started to learn in the first place, as I didn't really trust anyone else with my food.

It's still a bit strange sometimes to know that there are others with the same preference.

I will have to look up some special recipes then. No meat, just for you.

Lysunder actually had me scared off meat for a little while. When I first learned about his communing, and that every beast I brought down he was right there for it as well, along for the ride.

[She shudders a little, even now.]

But, I honor the beast, like I always have, and use everything I can from it so it does not go to waste. Plus, I cannot help that meat is delicious...

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