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[gilgamess]

[ aw... ... feelings... gross... ]

Of course you know about my capabilities. That woman will be home soon and I will crush all transgressors beneath my heel.

[ he does not say more on his own progress at this time. ]

How are you faring, otherwise, hm? Quite experimentally-minded, it seems.

[sealeted]

I'm keeping myself busy. It will be good to have you home.

[gilgamess]

[ smiiiirrrk. ]

Hmph, is that so? When are you planning to become my wife, then, that I may have my golden-haired bride?

[sealeted]

...? Huh?

[She blinks and tilts her head, an old habit given a fresh new rendition thanks to the new coloration.]

According to you, aren't we already married?

[gilgamess]

Hmph, no, you are mistaking me.

That is true for simply taking on any wife, as a king may be wed to many women by the state and in the affairs of the city-state, but for a royal consort, someone granted special privileges it is no small matter. Those marriages, or attempts, are quite separate. For someone of my ... heritage [ he doesn't want to say god/divine, but you know. ] ... we enter into quite intense emotions when such matters arise. Rationality in your concept thereof does not factor into it.

[ but he does smile a little more gently, watching her hair fall. ]

[sealeted]

...oh.

[She rubs the back of her neck thoughtfully, the towel loosening ever so slightly with the motion.]

I guess... step one is finding a priest, or somebody to officiate? I'm not really sure how to plan a wedding.

[gilgamess]

Religion? Hmph, I have no need of people who seek the gods. Though on the other hand, there may be some useful function. There was that Gatou, who accomplished some sacrifice... well, I know of no such people here.

[ Gilgamesh: not exactly the most social personality. ]

Ah, in other circumstances, I would relish the attendance of my kingdom for such an event. Yet here, I do not have a people I can call my own at this time. I may need to contemplate this matter further.

... and I have not forgotten that new look of yours. Are you going to show me more, hm?

[sealeted]

Well, let me know when you figure out what you want to do.

[Hakuno, a bride does not push wedding planning onto the groom...

Ah, but since he mentioned it, she tugs at the front of her towel a little more.]

Well, this hasn't changed much since you've been gone. You still want to see?

[gilgamess]

... Ugh. Don't behave like a mongrel! It's not solely my responsibility to plan things! That carefree attitude again... I will condemn you for it.

[ also do you really want him to be going it, solo? you might end up with Wedding Ver. 2100 BC, Bloodsport Edition. ]

Hmph, seeing and not touching. What a commoner's role I've fallen into. However, I suppose it is all I can do now...

[sealeted]

Oh? I get to have a say?

[Equality in all things, huh...]

I suppose it is. If you ask nicely, maybe I'll let you tell me what to do.

[gilgamess]

What? I had thought women of your era were supposed to like planning weddings! Truly, do you have no maidenly wiles at all?

Ah! Vixen, again you try to solicit begging from a King? Ahaha, but rather than take a course of groveling, it would be more fitting to simply declare in favor of your mighty prowess. Truly, your flower of womanhood has endured all manner of my ideas and taken mighty loads. It is quite powerful. I still remember our last tryst outdoors so very fondly... is that not stirring romance in your heart?

[sealeted]

I don't need you to beg or grovel. But, every so often... a bit of esteem is nice to hear. It doesn't have to be a compliment, or self-abasing; It doesn't have to be sappy, or seductive. I'm just selfish enough to want to revel in our position as equals, every now and then. That's all.

[But, a laugh bubbles up all the same.]

I'm still not sure our ideas of 'romance' are synced up... but thank you for trying, for me.

[She tugs at the front of her towel, loosening it enough to slide down, down... almost off her breasts entirely.]

[gilgamess]

Hnngh ...

[ p a u s e. ]

I suppose I might add, I appreciate all you do for me. Though it is exceedingly strange, as I am used to seeing mongrels with hate in their eyes, yet your tolerance, patience, acceptance of my other dalliances -- it is more than I would have given to someone in my life. It is more than I would be accustomed to give now. It still surprises me. I suppose it makes me want to... to... hm...

[ MYSTERIOUSLY ... trails off... watching her... ]

[sealeted]

Want to...?

[She tilts her head, silently prompting him on, a lock of gold brushing loosely over her shoulder with the motion.]

[gilgamess]

...

Hmm, well... hmph. To tell you the truth, I recently encountered my ideal image of a woman here.

[ ... bluntly, when speaking to his partner??? ]

I happened to remember her from another summoning. What do you think I did? You know me well.

[sealeted]

Is that so?

[She fidgets, pushing back her hair and...

...

...suddenly, she feels a bit small and silly, like some wannabe Cinderella.]

...I imagine you proposed on the spot and tried to bed her.

[gilgamess]

[ wow, he is The Worst at giving compliments. ]

-- no... ... well, rather, yes, but not exactly as you imagine! Ugh, rather I meant to say -- I listened for some word of assent, as per your theory on such matters, before embracing, even though were it up to my own theories, all maidens belong to the King.

[ ... although he was still Pretty Gross, well, u know. ]

Stupid woman, do you see anyone else coming to our residence without your allowance? We already spoke about this. Ugh.

[sealeted]

Oh, I see. I'm glad it worked out for you.

[She taps her chin thoughtfully.]

I think a softer approach can pay off a lot. Are you happy with the result? Do you... want to discuss taking another bride?

[gilgamess]

That is beside the point for now. My point is I have not exercised force thus far in this world, despite many opportunities to do so, because I know it would damage your image of me, and I wish to live up to that image, even if you are the only one who knows that I have such a wish. Simply, I find it is unbearable to be on the other end of your censure and to risk damaging your love.

[sealeted]

It wouldn't damage my image of you. I see your interests plenty clearly.

[Shen smiles, a little bit.]

Sometimes I'll get mad at you, or I'll be hurt. But it would take quite a lot to make me stop loving you entirely, I promise. ...but, it makes me happy, to hear you value my opinion so much. Thank you, Gil.

[gilgamess]

--ah. Indeed... you would... well, I am not mysterious. Yet, I do not know how you are not appalled. Our beliefs clash on such matters. Are you not some person who believes that other beings have value? Ugh... I do not know why I am discussing this. I had thought I was simply going to look at your nude body on exhibit, but somehow now I am talking of such matters, you wicked woman.

[sealeted]

Well, some of your beliefs are appalling, I'll grant you that, but... because I believe that people have value, I can value you just the same. You're more than just what you say, after all.

[gilgamess]

Ugh. So be it.

As to the matter from before, I have already given you primacy. Your hair may be as commonly brown as a peasant. Such matters no longer matter to me. You are my partner now.

... though I quite like this look. Hm. I will not deny. Nevertheless, I pledged to you first. All others must accept that.

[sealeted]

I wasn't sure how permanent that might be. Primacy, I mean; our partnership isn't going anywhere.

[gilgamess]

[ smiiiiirks. ]

I do not go back on my pledges. After all, we are properly to wed in front of all in this world who might attend and link arms together, are we not?

Aahhh. This conversation has made me quite impatient. Would that we were embracing now! I should be properly holding you, not out in such a confused and foolish situation, even if I might in other circumstances enjoy a quest.