SILEAS: *Today has gone without a hitch. Sileas had cleared his schedule for the full day and without too much warning he had dragged Ruleus out of the apartment for the entire day to show him all the major sights and monuments of the capital. It was followed by ice skating on probably the last day cold enough to do so, and then they both returned home to prepare to go out to an extravagant dinner at a fabulous restaurant that Sileas had to make a reservation for two months in advance. He hadn't even let Ruleus anywhere near the bill and after eating he guided his kismesis out of the restaurant and into the crisp night air for a pleasant stroll.* SILEAS: *While this might have seem all fun and games, and arguably their most complicated date night, but Sileas had been all nerves. And as it gets closer to the end of the night Sileas became a lot more obviously on edge, to the point where he had knocked his own water glass all over himself at dinner.* Brrr... it was really nice of the waiter to offer me those napkins but I'm still kind of wet. Its what I get for being a clumsy idiot though, h-hah. *Slight nervous chuckle as he continues to guide them down the line of street lamps that were still decorated for Christmas even this late into the season.*
RULEUS: *Ruleus was prepared to write the tension in Sileas's tone off as the cold catching up with him. He gripes internally, fishing for gummy worms out of his pocket. The restuarant had been nice and was prepped with foods Ru was ACTUALLY CAPABLE OF EATING. It's all he could as for in life, honestly. The ice skating was also a extravegantly fun experience though... neither of them really knew how to do it. It was honestly the worst/most hilarious thing. And now they were making the scenic trek through some of the prettiest parts of Lauctis Ruleus hadn't had the opportunity to see yet. He was so glad for the fresh scents in the air. They hardly made his stomach curl. He continues to chew his worms happily.* I still say you should have taken an automatic hand dryer to your shirt. SO. Not only are you a clumsy squidiot, but you're ALSO totally lacking in resourcefulness. It reely says a lot about you. *rips a gummy in half between his teefs.*
SILEAS: Okay noted for next time, I will just throw my whole body into a dryer. How about that. *Glances at Ruleus as he tears into a gummy worm...adorable. Sileas cant help but smile.*
RULEUS: *HE IS HANDSOME AND SMART AND GOOD. Devouring these sweets as his dessert.* Yes, it would PROBUBBLY be good for you. RULEUS: *after needlessly licking his fingers he nabs Sileas's hand to hold.* >B) RULEUS: TODAY WAS FUN.
SILEAS: *Sticky spit covered fingers to hold? His favorite, Sileas cant even be bothered to pretend to frown but maybe Ruleus can feel his hands trembling now.* Im glad you liked it, I had a lot of fun too. SILEAS: I feel like its been a while since we spent the whole day together doing things like that.
RULEUS: *Why is he shaking? Ruleus makes a point of pulling their conjoined hands up to stare at it. Making sure it's not his imagination.* Yes... I have to agree. RULEUS: HEY. Are you experiencing a stomach ache right now? RULEUS: Some kind of feverish body chill? You reely shouldn't have EATEN that much at the restaurant.
SILEAS: *AHH QUICK COME UP WITH AN ANSWER.* Yeah... just... just a little one though. SILEAS: *He takes a deep breath, they were almost there, the quaint little bridge that overlooked the water was coming up.* SILEAS: *Sileas gently squeezes Ruleus's hand to steady himself.* I'll be fine though.
RULEUS: *It's a good thing there was a bench over by that convenient bridge. Ruleus is rushing towards it.* What do you know? Are you a medical professional? NO. RULEUS: Sit down a moment.
SILEAS: *hhhh, He is dragged over to the bench but he doesn't really want to sit.* What?? No, I'm fine Ruleus, no seriously, hahaha its already passing??
RULEUS: You're really going to argue? *gives him such a stink eye and then flops on the bench himself.* Suit yourself.
SILEAS: *Sighs but keeps holding his hand.* Dont worry I'm not trying to argue.... *He glances between Ruleus and the EXACT spot he had wanted to do this at...But maybe it would be best not to risk trying to force Ruleus just a few feet further less it give away the surprise.*
RULEUS: *Ruleus wouldn't be ruleus if he didn't make Sileas's life hard. He's still staring at him blankly as the dog troll looks off. Trying to decipher what the glubbing glub was going through his mind. Facial expressions were hard sometimes...* Strange. Under any other circumstance, you would argue. RULEUS: Are you shore you aren't feeling ill? Is something bothering you? It could be stress. *Flicks an earfin with a frown.* Is it Ananya?
SILEAS: *Stress? Yes, it was absolutely stress.* Huh?? No. No its kind of a new goal of mine to stop getting so worked up over her. Also scooch over. *He does finally sit down next to Ruleus, letting go of the seadweller's hand to fiddle with his own fingers.* Lets not talk about her though, or me feeling sick or nervous or whatever. I want to talk about today. And how great it was... how great you are. RULEUS: *Eyes him Dubiously.* Alright. I SUPPOSE we can afford to talk about how great I am. But I fail to sea where it's coming from. Does it need to come from anywhere? *Now that his hand was free, Ruleus punches at Sileas's shoulder in an attempt to engage him with some familiarity.* I only ask because you seem SO FAR FROM YOURSELF. RULEUS: If you have something to say you should just say it. RULEUS: What's wrong?????
SILEAS: *He does relax a little with the shoulder punch, it put him at ease and did well to remind him who he was talking to. This was just ruleus, not some mythical unobtainable figure. For years he could talk to this young man about just about anything, and now should be no different. They were just the same two old friends they have always been... And by thinking this the small box in his jacket pocket began to feel a little lighter.* SILEAS: *He smiles softly.* Right. Sorry yeah, no nothings wrong. Kind of... really far from it.
RULEUS: *His smiles should be outlawed. Banned from public existence forever. Ruleus is leaning in to smooch him.* Then tell me. Less I bite you. RULEUS: *grazes teeth on his cheek.* I'll bite you ANYWAY.
SILEAS: *He laughs as Ruleus leans in for a kiss that turns into a cheek nip and then he is gently nudging the fish away.* Hahah h-hold on a second I'll tell you, I'll tell you. Ruleus I like you a lot. I mean, I know you know that SILEAS: But... I REALLY really like you. Love you even. And I have for a really long time. SILEAS: You mean so much to me, and in a lot of ways you mean more to me then a kismesis even should. And when I moved here and we were apart, I realized just how much I want you in my life. SILEAS: I want you always by my side to nit pick my habits, to complain about the way I snore. SILEAS: And I know you are pretty much sold on moving here so.... maybe I can help to solidify the deal that much more? SILEAS: *He starts sweating a little, but hes reaching into his pocket for something, and when his hand comes back out he holds it tight before turning over the small black box in his hands a few times.*
RULEUS: *Snickers and is nudged away, only to have his fins perk up as Sileas slips into a ramble. It was typical of him to do so, especially when he was nervous or worked up about something. Ruleus wasn't surprised at all. But then... what changes the air about this whole thing is his eyes falling down to the twitchy fumble of a box in Sileas's hand.* RULEUS: *Gears begin shifting rapidly in his head and in these few seconds, Ruleus has to remember whether the sensation of his insides swooping out from under him is a normal reaction to shock. Or rather, the rapid onset of realization of what this might be all about.* RULEUS: There is not much you can solidify at this point. My mind is set and I would like to sea anyone try and change it. *eyes flicker up to Sileas's face then, watching him even CLOSER than before.* But you're more than welcome to TRY me anyway.
SILEAS: H-Heh, okay well I'm going to try. *Hes still smiling but hes more obviously nervous then ever before. Sileas feels like all eyes are on him, even though it is only Ruleus looking at him, but in reality those are the only eyes that matter. The gaze that holds the most weight. After another moment and deep breath to steady his nerves Sileas is standing up and turning to take a knee right in front of his kismesis.* SILEAS: Ruleus Erykke, spade of my life, the most terrible jerk that I love.... would you do me the honor of quadrant locking with me? *He fumbles a little but opens the small velvet box to display the two matching rings carefully placed inside. This was it... The moment of truth. Sileas really hoped he would be able to hear the answer over the pounding of his heart.*
RULEUS: *Stares and stays deadly silent for a solid three seconds, giving his brain a chance to process the suddenly fluent of emotion. But Ruleus can only do that if he blurts out every single thought as it lands on his thinkpan. His fins begin to flare, his eyes narrowing to angry slits.* You... RULEUS: Are so!!!! RULEUS: STUPID AND THOUGHTLESS. Do you ever not think things before you launch into them?? Why do you DO THIS. Why does everything you do have to be some glubbing GRAND SCHEME of a mess before it makes sense to you?? And why-- RULEUS: *The bench is suddenly nonexistant to Ruleus because he is lowering himself to meet Sileas, clutching at his forearm with a fierce tenderness. To steady his hand and keep him from shaking. Ruleus ignores the rings and searches Sileas's expression instead.* Why can't I imagine wanting you any other way? RULEUS: You want to lock our quadrant????????????? *Asks like this isn't EXACTLY what was happening.* In the tradition of human matrimonial vows?????
SILEAS: *Those three seconds of waiting feel like years to Sileas, and he holds his breath as he waits for the answer he is hoping for. He knows he's being cheesy but hes hoping that Ruleus will find that as obnoxious as he does endearing. Oh, here it comes, Ruleus is having a reaction and--* ...................................................................... *His mind is a blue screen, the smile slowly starting to slip as Ruleus seems to go off on an endless, angry rant. Oh fuck. Oh fuck fuck fuck had he thought too much about this? Had he not thought it through enough? Fuck fuck FUCK.* I-I uh... SILEAS: Uhm. *Shit what are words, he's panicking. The rest of Ruleus's words are falling on mostly deaf ears.* S-Sss-Sorry Im.... Y-Yes I'm doing that?? Ah-ahhh-asking you th-that?? SILEAS: Im asking y-you to marry me.
RULEUS: *Watches with WAY too much sudden glee as Sileas floundered around. Now Ruleus was all sharp grins and arms tackling the other troll into the pavement. Good fucking bye Sileas. They go tumbling.* AHAHA! BUT I WOULD MARRY YOU, YOU INSUFFERABLE OAF. YOU COMPLETE AND STUPID DISASTER. YOU DESERVE NOTHING GOOD THAT COMES FOR YOU BUT-- RULEUS: *suddenly taking up his face to press rapid fishy smooches all over* You'll have them-- *smooch smooch* anyway mm-- *tiny kiss* JUST TO SPITE ME.
SILEAS: *This is it. Its time to walk over to that bridge and jump off, plunge into the freezing water below. That is his back up plan after all. Time to say goodbye to-- wait. WAIT IS HE SAYING YES?? Sileas is starting to come down from his clouds of impending doom when he is tackled to the ground and he is certainly bruising his tailbone when they hit but as Ruleus starts to blubber happily and kiss him Sileas is realizing that he succeeded in his biggest trial yet. And as the kisses are pressed to his face, Sileas just starts to laugh. At first it is a quite bubble of chuckles but it quickly becomes louder and it accompanied by heavy tears pouring down his face as he clings tightly to the fish on top of him.* H-Heh....hehehahahaha!!!
SILEAS: *Quick he needs to hide his face in Ruleus's neck.* F-Fuck you fuck! You had me-- shit I love you. I'm getting snot all over you for this oh my god you deserve this. *SNIFFLES LOUDLY.*
RULEUS: You are stupid and perfect. I don't care how many nicely tailored suits you wear, you will always be the same dirt rolling mongrel. *chirrs, rolling with Sileas in the dirt as if getting his exact point across. When the fat blue tears happen, Ruleus brings a hand up to card through his hair. Kissing into his scalp.* Look at you, Sileas. A MESS.
SILEAS: Th-Thats me! A mess. *Hiccups as they roll, wait, ahhh where are the rings? Hes still a tear stained, sniffling mess as he pulls away from Ruleus briefly to flounder his hands around on the ground around them until he finds the box.* H-Hold on dont want to lose these. SILEAS: *He brings the box between them and opens it up again.* Put this ring on your finger you jerk. It will help to redeem some of your flat looks.
RULEUS: Ugh. Give it here. *picks the ring up and rolls to lie next to Sileas right on the sidewalk. Upon slipping it onto his right hand, his third finger, Ruleus holds his hand up to admire the look of it.* You know I maintain flat looks for a reason. RULEUS: I can't distract from my WORK.
SILEAS: You're right thats my job. *He stares at the ring on Ruleus's finger as well. It was perfect. Of course Sileas had it custom made to fit but it did more then just fit the right size it fit /him./ Seeing the ring on his kismesis's finger made all the prep work, all the sleepless nights of worry and planning, all the nervousness about it so incredibly worth it. Sileas almost starts crying again as he slips the matching ring on his own hand before he rolls ontop of Ruleus and leans down to press their lips together in a kiss with the most adoration he can possibly muster.* SILEAS: *Sure there are a few people out and about at this time of night, and one or two peeping sets of eyes are staring at them, but Sileas can't give a damn.*
RULEUS: *Eagerly returns the kiss as it happens, wrapping his arms around the form of his dirt battered kismesis.* Awful... *murmurs into the kiss. Lucky for Ruleus, he never notices the stares of people around him. It was just him and Sileas under the wide urban sky. Perfect.*