How am I supposed to go on, knowing that matrimony isn't in my future?
( he's going to spend five minutes squinting at the last two lines, because he knows what can be meant by those words. elizabeth had, however, expressed and interesting in just holding hands -- sure, ivan can make a girl swoon and unable to stand or walk, and he'd love to have a go with elizabeth for all of the above, but she'd made her desires clear. and normally that involves a little bit more than dinner and dancing.
surely he can come up with a response that isn't going down that road any more than she's already sent him on. )
Make sure you've got comfortable shoes. You don't want to have to spend half the night off your feat because they were too tight.
I'm sure you'll find someone who makes you very, very happy Ivan, but I'm just too wild for you.
[Wild and crazy librarian, Elizabeth DeWitt. Enjoys dancing and cotton candy.]
[What's taking him so long to answer the second part of it though...? Oh, there it is!]
I've spent weeks in heels before, Ivan. I think I can manage to keep myself going. Oh! I got a dress delivered to me earlier this month too! I actually have an occasion to wear it now!
I suppose it's just as well. The life of the future Lady Vorpatril would bore someone used to the exciting adventures of a librarian.
( probably true. he doesn't even know what his future wife is supposed to do. )
Alright, if you're sure. ( but he perks up at the mention of a dress, and of elizabeth wearing it. ) Perfect timing, I'm sure you'll look amazing. I'll see you planetside then?
Ah, see, that's the first problem Ivan. Elizabeth DeWitt Vorpatril is just way too much of a mouthful. I'm afraid the boring life will have to be left to someone else.
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Kidding, kidding! Does this mean we can do dancing and dinner?
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( smooth recovery, ivan. good job. )
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[...there's a little more truth to that than she likes but.]
You really know how to make a girl swoon, Ivan. I won't be able to stand up by the time we leave this planet!
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( he's going to spend five minutes squinting at the last two lines, because he knows what can be meant by those words. elizabeth had, however, expressed and interesting in just holding hands -- sure, ivan can make a girl swoon and unable to stand or walk, and he'd love to have a go with elizabeth for all of the above, but she'd made her desires clear. and normally that involves a little bit more than dinner and dancing.
surely he can come up with a response that isn't going down that road any more than she's already sent him on. )
Make sure you've got comfortable shoes. You don't want to have to spend half the night off your feat because they were too tight.
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[Wild and crazy librarian, Elizabeth DeWitt. Enjoys dancing and cotton candy.]
[What's taking him so long to answer the second part of it though...? Oh, there it is!]
I've spent weeks in heels before, Ivan. I think I can manage to keep myself going. Oh! I got a dress delivered to me earlier this month too! I actually have an occasion to wear it now!
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( probably true. he doesn't even know what his future wife is supposed to do. )
Alright, if you're sure. ( but he perks up at the mention of a dress, and of elizabeth wearing it. ) Perfect timing, I'm sure you'll look amazing. I'll see you planetside then?
( this man has no idea. )
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Yes, see you planetside!
[No he doesn't.]