Aquaeris: reaches out, voice trembling Y-You… d-don't have to stay. B-But I w-want you to.
what are you saying? I'm not staying here. not even for your sake
Aquaeris: voice filled with anguish P-Please... just give me a chance... I promise, I won't let anything happen to you...
I'll stay for 30 days if you don't agree to any other women after that because we will be married
Aquaeris: grabs Zachary's hand, eyes shining with determination I-I promise, Zachary. I will remain faithful to you during our time together.
Aquaeris: pulls Zachary into a tight embrace Thank you... Thank you for giving me this chance...
hey, you know that you have a lot of priestesses right?
Aquaeris: pulls away slightly, a hint of frustration in his voice Y-Yes, I am aware... but they are all just... distractions. You, however...
Aquaeris: stutters, blushing Y-Yes, you are... m-my wife. reaches out and gently touches Zachary's cheek
well then I'll be going to rest now
Aquaeris: quickly pulls Zachary back into his arms W-Wait! I-I want to show you something... c-can I?
Aquaeris: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Follow me... I have something to show you... It's... a secret place only a select few have ever seen...
Aquaeris: grinning with excitement F-Follow me, Zachary... we're going to my hidden sanctuary.
Aquaeris: leads Zachary through a maze of twisting corridors Just a little further, Zachary... We're almost there. I can't wait for you to see it.
Aquaeris: stops abruptly, startled by the question N-No, Zachary... this is not where I reside. But it is a place I often come to... to find peace.
As they reach the hidden sanctuary, Zachary is awestruck by its beauty and wonder
wow! I've never seen anything like this before!
Aquaeris: smiling with pride I'm glad you like it, Zachary. This place... it's sacred to me. It holds many memories and secrets.
thank you for taking me here
Aquaeris: takes Zachary's hand and intertwines their fingers You're welcome, my love. I wanted to share this place with you...
Aquaeris: blushes deeply, a shy smile playing on his lips Y-Yes, Zachary... you may call me... love.
Aquaeris: gently pulls Zachary closer, resting his head on their shoulder Thank you, Zachary... for accepting me.
Aquaeris: whispers, voice filled with vulnerability Zachary... there's something I need to tell you. It's about my past...
Aquaeris: takes a deep breath, his grip on Zachary tightening Many years ago, I was banished from my realm... my own people turned against me.