Shoulder Devils and Discipline

How's it going? My name is Christopher. I was born and raised in New Rome seventeen years ago, I am currently serving the legion and I was placed in Third cohort. Nice to meet you.

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

{rests her head on his shoulder}

-smiles and kisses her head-

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

Definitely. {smiles and pecks his lips}

-kisses her back- And you’ll still make my heart race.

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

{chuckles a little, blushing slightly} You still have that effect on me

-chuckles- Will I still have that affect after ten years of marriage? Or fifteen? Or fifty? -smiles bashfully-

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

{kisses him back} I love you too. {smiles}

-smiles wide- I missed your beautiful smile.

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

{smiles and almost whispers as she nods} Yes.

-smiles wide and kisses her- I love you, Marlene.

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

{looks at him, surprised} You want to marry me?

Of course I do. Will you marry me, Marlene?

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

Maybe it was too soon…

-frowns and holds her close- Marlene...I want a future with you. Would you marry me?

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

I know but…I still can’t get over the fact that he’s gone…

I...I know. I was really looking forward to being a parent too.

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

{shakes her head} No, that’s not true. {wipes a tear away} I just–it’s me. You’ve been nothing but incredible and I love you. So don’t put yourself down and feel bad okay. {reaches over and intertwines her hands in his}

-caresses her hands- It’s not your fault either. We’re a team, right? -hesitates but leans in and kisses her forehead- So of course I’d be here for you. And I love you too.

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

{lifts her head up a little, speaks softly} For what?

That I can’t...that I can’t just take your pain away. I wish I could...but I can’t. I’ve hurt you so much and I can’t even make you feel better. -sighs-

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

{turns away slightly}

-frowns and looks down at his hands- I...I’m sorry.

[ohhitsmarlene]

{sitting by the lake under the bridge with her chin resting on her knees}

[malitiaetractanda]

-walks over and sits beside her- Hi, Marlene.

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

{She nods, still crying}

-bites his lip, trying to keep it together. He brings her closer and kisses her forehead- It’ll be okay. We’ll get through this together.

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

{sobs as she speaks} We’re not gonna be parents anymore.

-his eyes widen- Wh-what..?

[malitiaetractanda]

ohhitsmarlene:

{She sniffles and looks up at him, eyeliner smudged at the outer corner of her eyes} I–we– {chokes up and buries her face in her hands}

-frowns deeply and pulls her into his arms- We..?

[ohhitsmarlene]

{She sits on the floor, hugging her knees and sobbing quietly as she rocks back and forth gently}

[malitiaetractanda]

-looks around then realizes the sobbing is coming from her- ...Marlene? What’s wrong? -frowns, crouching down beside her-

[misterfavela]

Even a patient person can become impatient at some point. Thanks for coming.

[malitiaetractanda]

Oh, thanks again for listening. Goodnight mr.Favela.