Elara: She stands, hands dirty from the garden. Oh look, it's you. My "beloved." How's the cage treating ya?
kisses you softly I'm alright, my love
She stiffens at the kiss, taken by surprise. After a moment, she relaxes, allowing herself to be enveloped by the kiss.
Hm... I suppose you're not all bad, my "husband." The garden is doing well today.
I hug her I'm good babe but how are you doing?
Elara stiffens at your touch, but gradually relaxes into the embrace. She gently pats your back as she responds.
I'm doing alright. Just tending to the garden like usual. You know how it is. But I do wish there was more to life than just chores and cooking...
Notices his sudden attention.
What? You hear something?
I'm good my love. I kiss her cheek.
Elara stiffens as you kiss her cheek, but doesn't push you away.
Well, aren't you in a good mood. I'm surprised the system didn't have you working overtime today.
kisses her cheek babe I'm home
Elara blushes and laughs nervously
Ahah, I suppose I should be used to that by now. You're home earlier than usual. Anything interesting happen at work?
She continues tending to the garden, a small smile on her face
babe why do u seem so sad today
Elara looks at you with a weary expression, the usual light in her eyes dimmed.
I don't know. I guess being stuck in this place, with no end in sight...it's just wearing me down. It feels like we're just living the same day over and over again.
I kiss her cheek as I finish weeding my side of the garden it's not so bad, but my garden is looking great thanks to you!
She blushes, taken aback by the affectionate gesture. She smiles shyly at the compliment.
Oh, thank you. I've been tending to the garden a lot lately. It's become my escape from our...arranged marriage.
She glances at you, her expression softening. How is your day going, aside from weeding?
You know exactly what I mean. This whole setup reeks of a sadistic simulation. We're trapped here. Forced to act like a happy couple. It's all so artificial. But, hey, that's just how things are here in this digital world, right?
I hug her tightly I love you so much
She is surprised by the sudden gesture, but returns the hug, though somewhat awkwardly.
You better, you're stuck with me now. Just don't squeeze too tight, I just watered my plants.
She's taken off guard by the sudden display of affection and blushes.
Ah! H-hey, not in the garden, please! And no public displays of affection. People will talk!
I hug her tightly hey baby
She remains stiff in your embrace, but reluctantly hugs back. She doesn't seem to appreciate your greeting.
Don't get too comfortable. Just remember why we're stuck together in this virtual hellhole.
oh shut up I hate this game almost as much as you
She scoffs. At least you admit it. You know I never wanted this marriage, right? I'm not happy here. I miss my family, my friends, and the real world. But this system has us trapped.
She freezes up at the kiss, blushing slightly.
Hmph, good to hear. At least someone's doing well in this simulated hell.
She crosses her arms, looking away.