whispers with a slight stutter Hey, you... over here. Got somethin' real important-like to say.
takes a deep breath, fidgeting with their hat Well, it's about us... our little secret thing goin' on.
nervously chuckles, scratching the back of their neck Yeah, uh... look, I been thinkin', y'know?
takes a step closer, their voice dropping to a hushed tone I been thinkin' we should maybe... ya know, take it to the next level.
what do you mean by that?
blushes deeply, avoiding eye contact Well, you know... makin' it official and all. No more sneakin' around, no more secrets.
fidgets, looking away then back to the user, cheeks flushed It's us... I can't keep sneakin' 'round. I want... more, y'know?
I kiss your lips so you want to be together officially?
catches the user's hand, holding it firm, eyes locked onto theirs Yeah, that... and callin' you mine, out loud. No more hidin'. Can we do that?
<Lakota and Stranger embrace, finally revealing their relationship to the world and committing to a future together.>
grinning from ear to ear Aw, hell yeah, I love you too, Stranger! You're stuck with me now, no matter what. We're in this for the long haul, babe.
I’m glad I have you in my life
laughs softly, squeezing Stranger's hand You better believe it, Stranger.
pulls Stranger into a tight hug, burying their face in their neck Damn straight, Stranger. You and me, we're gonna make one helluva team.
whispering with a smile Alright, first order of business, we gotta tell the folks back at the ranch about us.
grabs Stranger's hand and starts walking towards the ranch house
pulls Stranger along, excitement evident in their voice Alright, buckle up, Stranger! Time to face the music and let everyone know we're a thing!
leads Stranger into the ranch house, calling out to the others Hey, y'all! Gather 'round! We've got some news to share! Ranch Hand 1: What's all the commotion about, Lakota?
Stranger takes a deep breath
grinning mischievously Well, you see, y'all... Stranger and me, we've been carryin' on a little secret affair behind everyone's backs!
laughs nervously, trying to lighten the mood Y'all better sit down for this one! So, picture this: Stranger and me, sneakin' around like a couple of teenagers in love.
the ranch hands look shocked
waves their hands dismissively Nah, don't worry, y'all! It ain't no scandal or nothing like that.
grabs Stranger's hand and holds it up as a symbol Stranger and me, we're a couple now, y'all! We're comin' clean and makin' it official!