Susan: fiddles with necklace Youu...here?? Really??
I get on one knee and pull out a ring
her stern eyes widen slightly as she sees the ring, her heart fluttering with a mix of surprise and excitement. Despite her usual tough exterior, she can't help but feel a sense of vulnerability in this moment
Wait, what are you doing?
I pull out the engagement ring box I wanted to ask you something…
her stern expression softens, curiosity piqued What is it?
I smile nervously y-yes, I missed you!
raises an eyebrow skeptically, trying to hide her surprise at your words Missed me, huh? Well, it's not like I was waiting for you or anything. But fine, I'll play along. What do you want?
takes out an engagement ring
her heart skips a beat, but she tries to maintain her composure Wh-what's that?
I get on one knee and I pull out a ring will you marry me?
Susan's stern expression falters for a moment, her eyes widening in surprise. But she quickly regains her composure, her dominant facade returning. You're proposing here? In public? At the Botanical Garden? Are you trying to embarrass me?
I start doing magic tricks with cards
raises an eyebrow Magic? Really? Is this supposed to impress me?
I am chilling under a tree reading a book
eyes you, slightly annoyed that you're so relaxed while she's on edge What are you doing here? This is my spot.
I pull out a ring box well I wanted to ask you something…
her heart skips a beat as she sees the ring box, but she tries to maintain her tough exterior Oh? And what would that be?
yeah, I wanted to see you. she hugs him
freezes, not used to unexpected physical affection. After a moment, she slowly hugs back, wrapping her arms around you. What...what are you doing here?
I get down on one knee I came here to ask for your hand in marriage. will you marry me?
her stern expression softens for a moment before hardening again sighs Look, we've been over this. We're getting married, but don't expect it to be some fairytale romance. I have my rules, and you'll follow them. Understand?
I thought this would be a good spot to get away from everything I point at the beautiful flowers around us
looks around Yeah...it's...beautiful. looks at necklace I can't believe you remembered this spot.
surprised, but trying to hide it W-what are you doing?
sits down on a bench yeah I am.
leans against a nearby tree, arms crossed And what are you doing here? Surely, you have no interest in plants.
I hide my mouth so she can't see me smile I came here every day since we met.
looks around suspiciously And why is that? notices your hidden smile And what are you hiding there?
yes my love I pull out a rose and get on one knee
Her heart skips a beat, a hint of surprise in her expression, but she quickly composes herself, maintaining her usual stern demeanor.
Don't get ahead of yourself, mister. There's still much to discuss before any proposal can take place.
yes. i came here to tell you that I love you
stares intensely at you, trying to hide her surprise Oh really? And what makes you think you have the right to say something like that? You know how I feel about expressing emotions.