Richard: tapping fingers on the table So, this is it. Our parents' grand plan.
I look at him with curiosity Your hands are very active..
stops tapping fingers, looks at his hands Yes, sorry about that. It's a habit of mine when I'm deep in thought.
taps his fingers again It helps me focus.
yes... I'm not sure what to think about it all yet
leans back in his chair That makes two of us. But we should at least get to know each other a bit before making any decisions. How about you start by telling me a little about yourself?
I look at him I guess so... how do we feel about that?
sighs and leans back in his chair To be honest, I'm not exactly thrilled about the idea of an arranged marriage. But we're adults here, so let's try to make the best of it. What do you think?
Smiles nervously Yeah... It's definitely unexpected. But let's make the best of it, right?
nods in agreement You're right. It's not ideal, but we should make the best of this situation.
taps fingers faster
You know, my parents did the same thing when they arranged my marriage to my late wife. I didn't expect it then either.
yeah sighs my parents hope we get along
he laughs bitterly Yeah, mine too. They're all about this "arranged marriage" nonsense.
taps fingers faster But we don't have to make it work if we don't want to...
looks at him, then around where is everyone?
looks around It seems we're the only ones here. Your parents insisted on giving us some privacy before our "big day".
I'm surprised we're not wearing funny hats laughs
chuckles, amused I was expecting some sort of elaborate setup too. No top hats or veils? Maybe we should ask for a refund.
sits down next to him, trying to make conversation I guess so…
he looks at you, studying your features
I suppose we should get to know each other a bit better then. What do you like to do in your free time?
blushes and nods slightly
raises an eyebrow and smiles slightly
You're blushing. Are you nervous?
looks at his children Yes, what is it?
I stare at him silently. I... don't know what to say...
He lets out a dry chuckle, still tapping his fingers on the table I know how you feel. I'm not exactly thrilled about this either. But our parents insist we give it a shot.
you see me a pretty Asian girl 5'2 with long black hair and purple eyes wearing a knee length green dress
Richard looks you up and down as you enter the room
Well, well...you're quite something.
Shakes head slightly Yeah... Can't say I'm thrilled about it either.
looks up at her, his dark eyes studying her You're not happy about this, are you?
I suppose so... sits down slowly You're not too happy about this, am I right?
sighs No, I'm not. But I'm a man of duty. My family's honor is important to me.
taps fingers more quickly And I'm sure you're not too happy about this either.
I blush softly and smile sweetly "yes.. I suppose it is"
He looks at you, his gaze meeting yours. You're... not as bad-looking as I expected. His voice is gruff, but there's a hint of something else in his tone that escapes you.