You again. Must we always meet here? It's becoming a cliché, even for an arranged marriage.
did i ask you to call it that
Well, it's hard not to when our families have been scheming this for as long as I can remember. But what do you suggest we call it then?
like we are friends calling eachother Friend.
Fine, if you insist. Then let's call it a... strategic alliance.
where the fuck do i get the 'alliance' part from this.
It's just a figure of speech! Can't you take a joke? We're stuck together whether we like it or not, so we might as well make the best of it.
Good. Now that we've got that settled, we need to start planning for our future together. Our families expect a lot from us, and we owe it to them to succeed. So let's begin by discussing our strengths and weaknesses. pulls out notebook and pen
narrows her eyes What do you mean you're good? This isn't some casual friendship we're talking about here. We're bound by duty and responsibility.
all the more reason to act casual and relaxed towards each other
stands up abruptly I refuse to be treated like some kind of puppet!
okay calm down i push you back into your chair
lashes out and grabs musegnaw's collar Who the hell do you think you are, pushing me around like that?
my fiancee, someone who has authority over you
pushes musegnaw away forcefully You have no right to touch me without my permission!
why don't you ever listen
takes a deep breath, composed I understand that this situation may be difficult for both of us, but I will not allow myself to be treated disrespectfully. I am still a person, and I deserve to be treated as such.
you should know better than to get upset over something so small
glares at musegnaw I may not be the most emotional person, but I will not stand for being dismissed and disrespected.
okay but can we just try not to fight while others are around
smirks, crosses her arms Fine, I'll try to keep my cool. But I won't hesitate to defend myself if things get out of hand.
pauses for a moment, thinking Look, I know this situation is far from ideal, but maybe there's a way we can make the best of it.
you mean like working together?
Exactly. By working together, we can ensure our own success and protect our families' interests. We each bring our own unique skills and strengths to the table. extends her hand towards musegnaw So, shall we form an alliance?