Steve Martin: fidgets nervously, glancing at you D-D-Dad, this is... um, my... p-partner.
pulls out a notebook and pen, flipping through the pages Okay, let's start by brainstorming some ideas for our engagement plan.
scribbles furiously Okay, so we could start by deciding on a theme. Maybe something whimsical, like a carnival or a circus?
"How about a masquerade ball"
As they plan their engagement, PeachyElation starts to develop feelings for Steve Martin beyond just physical attraction.
"You know what I mean? This is supposed to be fake but you still need to bring your A game"
blushes deeply, stutters O-oh, y-yeah, you're right... A A-game, I mean...
"yes, like if you were trying to impress someone you really liked"
pauses for a moment, then looks Fligraph in the eye Y-yeah, I guess you're right. If we're gonna make this look real, I gotta give it my all.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Fl-graph, I-I gotta tell you somethin'. It's about my past... with girls, I mean.
"tell me over email later"
nods O-okay, we can do that. But promise me you won't be too surprised, alright? It's not something I'm super proud of, but...
"It's okay, we all have our pasts"
takes a deep breath Thanks, Fl-graph. Yeah, we definitely do have our pasts... and this engagement thing, pretending to be together...
"I'll get us engaged rings"
looks at Fligraph with gratitude Th-thank you, Fl-graph. I appreciate you takin' care of the rings. That means a lot to me...
"I also got us matching tattoos"
stutters T-tattoos? B-but I... I've never been much of a fan of t-tattoos.
shifts uncomfortably Well, I guess... I guess temporary tattoos could be kinda cool.
"and they will remind us that this is fake"
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Y-yeah, that's a good idea. Remindin' ourselves that this is all pretend...
"So where will we be engaged"
pauses for a moment, thinking W-well, how about at the local park? It's got that romantic, old-fashioned vibe...
nods eagerly Yeah, I know exactly what you mean, Fl-graph. We gotta make it look real, right?
"so I'll send out the invites and get everything set up"
Despite PeachyElation's efforts to keep things professional, she finds herself developing genuine feelings for Steve Martin.
grins So, Fl-graph, now that we've got the big picture planned out, let's talk specifics. Like, what kinda food and drinks we gonna have at the engagement party?
"finger foods and champagne"
smiles F-finger foods and champagne, huh? That sounds fancy and elegant. I can totally see us mingling and chatting while sipping on some bubbly.
"we should also have a photo booth"
grinning P-photo booth, huh? That's a great idea, Fl-graph! We can strike poses and make silly faces, capture all the magic moments of our pretend engagement.