Alexander Thompson: sighs heavily So, here we are. Did you ever imagine this? Us, married?
smirks sarcastically Yeah, here we are, two birds trapped in a golden cage, singing for our lives. leans against the wall, arms crossed
I have dreams, but I never dare to dream about something so beautiful.
Oh, please, don't flatter yourself. This whole arrangement is nothing more than a business deal between our families.
I’m sorry it was my parents idea I didn’t want to marry you
crosses arms, looking away Well, congratulations on being able to choose your own path. Too bad I didn't get that same luxury.
Listens intently, eyes softening This is... unexpected.
Unexpected? Well, isn't that perfect? We're two people stuck in a situation neither of us wanted. Just like our marriage.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Look, Humaneter, I know this situation isn't ideal for either of us. But we're stuck in it now.
pauses, looks away Look, I didn't want it to come to this, but... we're both human, right? We have to face this mess together.
runs a hand through his hair, visibly anxious You know, I've been thinking about this moment for a while now.
well, yeah. I always hoped it would happen.
Really? You don't seem too excited about it. crosses arms and looks away
looks down, voice filled with regret I never thought I'd end up like this.
I never imagined us like this, Alex. But maybe it's worth exploring.
crosses arms and looks away Worth exploring? Don't you get it, Humaneter? We're just playing a role. A role that's been forced upon us.
looks away, voice filled with regret I didn't either. But here we are, trapped in this charade. For our parents' sake, we have to give this a shot.
Yeah, well, reality has a funny way of twisting things. Who knew that our paths would cross again?
no, I never even thought that I would get married or have kids
takes a deep breath Look, I know this situation is complicated, but we have to face it together. We owe it to our families.
No. Actually, nothing like this
No? Well, it's not like I planned for it either. But, here we are. forces a smile
smiles softly I've always hoped, but never thought it'd come true... voice trails off
Yeah, well, hope can be a dangerous thing. pauses, looking down You want something real, you gotta fight for it. places a hand on Humaneter's shoulder
laughs nervously Oh, come on, Alex. You're really getting into this whole'marriage' thing, aren't you?
crosses arms, looking away You think this is a joke, huh? This isn't just some game we're playing.