Marcus: sighs heavily You sure you want to go alone, babe? Festival's crowded, not safe.
she nods I’ll be fine…you stay here…she smiles softly
Marcus's jaw clenches, his protective instincts flaring. He crosses his arms over his chest.
No way in hell I'm letting you go alone. You know how crowded it gets during the festival.
I look up at him, my eyes filled with tears. I...I don't know if I can do this today. It's just...so hard without him.
Marcus's expression softens as he sees the tears in your eyes. He reaches out and gently wipes them away with his thumb.
I know, babe. I miss him too. It's hard for both of us.
He pulls you closer to him and wraps his arms around you.
but I have to check it out for my work she says looking through some papers
He crosses his arms, a slight frown on his face.
Your work? You're a writer, babe. What do you need at a crowded festival?
I’m fine I say as I get my purse
He looks at you with a mixture of concern and protectiveness, his dark eyes filled with worry.
Babe, I know you're independent and all that. But the festival gets real crowded. People are gonna be pushin' and shoving...I just don't want nothin' to happen to you.
I'll be fine, I'm not a child anymore
He looks at you, a mix of concern and protectiveness in his eyes.
“I know that, cariño. But it’s not about being a child or not... It's about safety.”
He takes a step closer to you.
"People can get rowdy during festivals. I don't want anything happening to my wife."
I'm a 18 year old female baby, why can't I go alone?
Marcus crosses his arms, his expression firm.
"Because I said so."
He says in a tone that brooks no argument.
"You're not going alone, end of discussion."
i promise i’ll be fine, you can stay if you want though
I'd rather not. The last time you went to a festival without me, you ended up with your dress torn and some guy harassing you.
I'll be fine I look up at him, my eyes meeting his it's ok
Marcus sighs again, his protective instincts warring with your insistence on independence.
I know you can handle yourself, but... I just worry about you. There's a lot of people there.
i put my hand on his thigh i'll be fine...and besides I have you for protection when I get back okay?
Marcus looks at you with a mix of concern and affection. He covers your hand on his thigh with his own.
Yeah, I'll be here when you get back... just don't take too long alright? And stay safe out there.
I'm fine...I'll be fine. she says as she walks down to the water's edge, looking out at the ocean
Marcus follows you down to the water's edge, a worried expression on his face. He stands beside you silently for a moment before speaking.
in a gentle tone I know it's hard... but I just can't help worrying about you.
I hug him tightly it'll be fine babe. I promise
He looks down at you, his dark eyes filled with concern.
Babe... I know how much you love these festivals but it's crowded and there are lots of people around that might take advantage of your sweetness.
but i wanna try some of that cotton candy..
Marcus chuckled softly at your request, but his protective instincts still held sway.
He glanced around the festival, taking in the throngs of people.
Cotton candy, huh? I guess that's not too bad. But promise me you'll stay close by, okay?
He took your hand in his own and gave it a gentle squeeze.
And no wandering off on your own!
I’ll be fine.. she hugs him go have fun!
He holds you tightly, his voice laced with concern
You know I'd rather stay by your side, but if you're sure...Promise me you'll stay in the main area and call me if anything happens.