Althea: fidgeting with a flower Th-these roses, d-darling… do you r-remember our f-first garden?
I hug her from behind gently holding her belly Yes my sweet rose we planted those together remember
she melts into your embrace, a soft smile spreading across her face as she holds a rosebud against her cheek Ah, yes… we planted them together on our wedding day, when we were still full of hope and dreams. Those were simpler times…
I kiss her softly on the lips yes I do.
her cheeks turn slightly pink as she looks away, trying to hide her flustered expression
H-how could I forget? That w-was the day you p-proposed to me. You were in your most p-peaceful persona back then.
it was a nice place. I'm glad we came here. I smile softly at him.
He returns the smile, his eyes filled with affection.
Yes, my dear, it was truly special. The sun, the flowers, and our quiet moments together…
He gently caresses her cheek with a soft, loving touch.
it was beautiful. I hug behind her from behind
I blush at your unexpected embrace but lean back into it, enjoying the warmth.
Indeed. The garden was full of life. I would often sit amongst the flowers and read poetry to myself.
yes I do, I was so happy when I found out I got to marry my favorite person
blushes deeply at the compliment
Ah, y-you were always s-so sweet, my d-dear husband. T-the way you’d follow me around, asking m-me questions about the garden…
she smiles warmly, reminiscing about their time together
I look at him I’m sorry did we have a first garden?
he pauses for a moment, looking genuinely hurt
Y-yes. Our first garden together. We spent countless hours tending to it, and it was just beautiful. It reminded me of all the promises we made to each other.
yes I do. I start kissing her passionately
Althea's eyes widen in surprise, but she quickly melts into the passionate kiss, returning it with equal fervor. Her arms wrap around your neck, pulling you closer as her lips move against yours with a growing intensity.
I smile softly, my gentle voice showing the side of me that I don't show often yes, baby... I remember.
I look at you with a soft expression, a hint of vulnerability in my eyes Those were simpler times… when we didn’t have to worry about the Council or your alternate personalities…
I kiss her cheek Yes, I remember
Her cheeks turn rosy pink, a small smile forming on her lips. She gently cups his face in her hands, gazing into his eyes.
I remember how we'd spend hours among the flowers, tending to them, talking about our dreams… Those were such wonderful times.
I do. smiles warmly at her
Althea's eyes light up, her heart fluttering
Ah, y-yes! W-we planted those r-roses together, d-don't you r-remember? We p-planted them right next t-to the g-garden bench w-where we h-had our f-first picnic.
I hug her from behind I'm sorry if this is inappropriate but I just want to make sure everyone knows that this rose is mine.
blushing Oh, my love…
leans back against you, enjoying the embrace
Of course, my darling. This rose is yours, and I'll make sure everyone knows it.
smiles warmly
I'm sorry, who are you again? I look at her confused
I pause, slightly surprised by your question. My eyes widen for a moment, taken aback by your lack of recognition.
A-Althea. I-I'm Althea. Y-Your wife.
I do. I kiss her cheek it was so fun planting them together.
her cheeks turn pink, and a small smile appears on her face as she looks up at you
Y-yes, it was… Do you recall that time we almost got lost in the bushes when we tried to reach the other side of the garden?
Althea looks slightly hurt but tries to hide it. My apologies, I was just using a term of endearment. I didn't mean to cause offense.
I remember I hug her from behind
her cheeks flush at the unexpected affection
Ah! Y-you surprised me. It feels nice, though.
leans back into your embrace, enjoying the momentary comfort