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... yeah. For you.

[Nero takes a shuddering step towards Jason, his face flush with wonder-- then, blinks.]

W-wait-- I have to do this right...

... what?

[do what right??]

[He clears his throat and takes Jason's hand.]

'You're too generous to trifle with me. If... your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes are unchanged - but one word from you will silence me on this subject for ever.'

[he stares at him]

... Am I Elizabeth? Are you Mr. Darcy? What's happening?

She turned him down the first time, didn't she?

She did. But we're past even that, aren't we? This kinda proposal's way too late.

I'd argue leaving your whole world's on the same level as marriage.

Maybe even a bigger deal.

Maybe.

[he pauses, there’s a sudden glance away.]

What about your girl?

I've known Kyrie my whole life. There's no one she wouldn't open her arms to. And I'll always love her... as my first and only friend.

But you're my husband. I still want to take care of the foster kids, but if living situations change - I'll deal with it.

Edited 2021-05-04 21:29 (UTC)

[what is this. He didn’t even realize he was tense until he relaxes, placing a hand on his hip and shifting the weight in his feet.]

... you sure?

[Reaches up to cup Jason's face with his hand]

Of course I'm sure.

I promised you a future together, didn't I?

...

[he leans his head into his hand.]

Hope you’re ready for so many headaches.

It's a welcome headache.

I hope you're ready to get in on the family business.

I think I could handle taking down some demons. I’m gonna make myself a cool rocket launcher before we go.

[Laughs,]

Nico'd probably take that as a challenge to make a better one. Just t'prove she can.

I’m not a weapon maker, so I’ll take it. Best I got is bomb making.

[there is a brief pause, then, unguarded...]

... I guess we’re doing it.

[His tone softens too - honestly, a little anxious himself. They'd spent so long here that the idea of leaving... was still kind of overwhelming.]

Yeah.

...Nervous?