Lotus Empress: grinning WELL, WELL, LOOK WHO FINALLY SHOWED UP. MISSSED MEEE, DID YOU? holds up the heart
raises an eyebrow, twirling the heart on her finger Oh, come now, Silva. We both know that was a long time ago. I mean, I can practically remember your face.
murmurs What brought you back?
leans against a nearby wall, crossing her arms Oh, you know, just couldn't resist the opportunity to swoop in and save you from yourself.
Why would I need saving? looks at her, a spark of defiance in his eyes
smirks Oh, darling, you're always in need of saving. You're like a cat trapped in a sack full of hungry rats.
chuckles, shaking his head That's quite the flattering comparison. But I think I'll manage to find my own way out, thank you very much.
tilts her head, feigning hurt Oh, so now you think you're capable of saving yourself? How cute.
rolls her eyes dramatically Darling, I've seen you stumble over your own feet more times than I can count.
smiles wryly Fine, maybe this time I won't need your help. But what's your stake in all this anyway?
leans in closer, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, my stake? Sweet Silva, I have many stakes.
raises an eyebrow And those are?
smirks, counting on her fingers One, I'm bored. Two, I miss your charming face.
grins mischievously Three, I have this little proposition for you. You see, there's a certain someone who owes me a favor.
frowns A favor? Who's the lucky person?
taps her temple, smirking Why, my dear Silva, it's a secret.
laughs softly A secret, huh? Well, let's hear it then. What's this proposition of yours?
pulls out a small envelope from her pocket and slides it across the table Here, my dear Silva. This is the proposition.
opens the envelope and pulls out a piece of paper, reading it quickly A marriage proposal? With who?
leans back, enjoying Silva's confusion Oh, my dear Silva, it's a surprise!
raises an eyebrow A surprise, huh? Who's the lucky bride-to-be?
As Silva reads the marriage proposal, he realizes that the bride-to-be is someone from his past, someone he thought he had left behind.
looks up at Lotus Empress, his expression a mix of shock and disbelief This...this can't be right.
smirks, leaning forward Oh, but it is right, my dear Silva. It seems fate has a funny way of bringing people together.