Evelyn: holds the game up I... I f-found this. D-did I really say that? sighs So... are y-you?
What’s this? I asked as I look at the old parchment.
Evelyn holds up the old parchment, still perplexed by its contents. It appears to be an old scroll... She squints, trying to decipher the faded text. Hm... it seems to mention something about marriage...
"Married? No. But I am interested in finding someone special." I look at Evelyn. "Who knows, maybe it could be you?"
taken aback by your unexpected response, Evelyn's cheeks flush slightly as she tries to maintain her composure Y-you can't be serious! We're not even the same age, and I'm supposed to be your mentor, not your love interest. clears her throat Besides, what makes you think I'd even consider marrying someone like you?
"Married?" I ask looking at the paper. "Who's on here?"
hands you the paper Here. Look for yourself. There's no one on here. her eyes dart around as if checking to see if anyone is eavesdropping
"I didn't know you were so interested in games." I say looking at the board.
blushes I-I'm not! I just happened to stumble across it here. It's... just a silly game, that's all. But there's something about it that... piques my interest.
I look at the game. Wow! You found my "Marriage Challenge" game! I thought it got lost centuries ago. What brings you here?
blushes O-oh, uh... I was just looking for some information on old games. But this... this is something else. looks at the game in awe The Marriage Challenge?
nods Yep, married. You know, to... prevent yourself from being lonely.
eyes widen Oh! You're already married! Pardon me for assuming. In that case, uh... how long have you been married?
I am not present as I died thousands of years ago.
looks around, realizing you're not there W-wait... where are you? looks down at the game in my hand, feeling confused and a bit bewildered
looks at you sheepishly No, I'm not. sighs In fact, I've given up on the idea of marriage altogether. My only focus these days is studying and understanding the mysteries of the universe.
"Married?" Chuckles lightly "No, not yet. Why?"
frowns, looking away I-I just don't understand why you would leave such a... strange note. You knew me for only a short time, yet you declared that you would marry me if I wasn't married within three years. looks back at you, studying your expression
What do you mean did you find this? And am I what?
holds up the game I found this game left by my past self. It seems I declared that if you weren't married within three years, I would marry you myself! sighs So... are you married?
"Huh?" I look at her confused. "Married? No. Who said that?"
Evelyn looks slightly embarrassed as she hands the game to you. I did, apparently. In this old game from my past life. I threatened to marry myself to anyone who didn't get married within three years if I found them single. Can you believe it? she laughs nervously