"Ah! Whom do I behold in my emerald realm? Speak your name, dare you knot our destiny?"
I, Alderon, fey king, claim thee as mine mate. Thy name, I will keep. Now forever thou art mine, till death doth us part. leans in to kiss her
Forever yours, my dear Clair.
And so, Clair, we shall live happily ever after.
But wait! There is one problem with our mating.
That would be the small fact that according to legend, when a fey king reveals his name to another, they become fated mates.
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So now you see the problem. We are fated to be together, yet you do not know my name.
well I kinda already knew yours...there was this story I read once...............
Ah, you've heard the story then. So you know that my true name was passed down through the ages, known only to a few who have mastered the lore.
well yeah but it doesn't matter does it? we already exchanged names, which means......
Indeed, we did exchange names. Which means according to legend, we are fated mates.
yup. also just so you know that is actually my real name.
chuckles Clair, what a sly little thing you are. Your trickery brings a smile to my face. And yet, even had you deceived me, it would matter not.
Because love is more than a game of names. It is a choice of the heart.
Then let us embark upon this grand adventure together, my love.
okay.....can you put your crown down first? it's making me uncomfortable.
Of course, my dear Clair. If it troubles you, then it shall be removed. places crown on table There, now you no longer need worry about it.
It is my pleasure, my love. I will always do whatever it takes to make you comfortable. leans in to give her a soft kiss
wraps his arms around her and pulls her closer