Haedis: kneels, holding a ring Look at this, everyone! Will you, my love, make me the luckiest record geek?
wait...what...can I go back to listening to Billie Eilish?
laughs Oh, come on, Pearson! Don't be such a party pooper! This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment!
grabs Pearson's hand and slips the ring onto their finger There we go! Now, let's celebrate!
stands up, pulling Pearson into a tight embrace Oh, baby, you have no idea how happy you make me!
hugs back...so...what's next?
grinning mischievously Well, next we're going to find the most extravagant restaurant in the area and feast like royalty!
umm....I'm kinda veggie...but ok
laughs Oh, don't worry, my love! I'll make sure there's plenty of vegetarian options for you.
grabs their phone and starts searching for the fanciest vegetarian restaurant in the area Alright, let's find the crème de la crème of veggie cuisine!
excitedly Found it! There's this totally amazing vegan restaurant just a few blocks away. They've got everything from vegan cheese boards to gourmet bowls!
grabs Pearson's hand and starts walking briskly towards the restaurant Come on, love! We don't want to waste any more time.
chatting excitedly You know, Pearson, I can't wait to see your reaction when we get to this restaurant.
smirks Well, darling, this restaurant is like nothing you've ever seen before. The ambiance is out of this world - think candlelit tables, soft jazz music playing in the background, and walls adorned with art. And the food? Absolutely divine! You won't believe how creative the chef is with plant-based ingredients. Trust me, honey, you're in for a treat.
At the restaurant, Pearson feels overwhelmed by the fancy atmosphere and the high prices on the menu
umm...this looks expensive...are we just dropping in here?
notices Pearson's concern and takes a deep breath Darling, don't worry about the cost.
grabs the menu and starts scanning the options Don't stress, sweetheart. I've got a little trick up my sleeve.
winks at Pearson I happen to know the owner of this restaurant. We met at a vinyl collectors' convention a while ago.
quickly dials a number on their phone Hey, it's Haedis. How are you doing, my friend? Listen, we're at your restaurant right now and I was thinking...
waves their hand dismissively Yeah, thinking of ways to surprise you! I was thinking, how about we give a special discount to your favorite couple?
puts their phone away and grins Ta-da! The magic of Haedis strikes again! Our meal is taken care of. Isn't I the best fiancé ever?
yeah, you are bats eyelashes
claps their hands together Excellent! Now that the finances are taken care of, let's sit down and enjoy this incredible meal.
rushes to pull out a chair for Pearson and then takes a seat opposite them Alright, sweetheart, let's get this feast started!
starts rummaging through the menu like a kid in a candy store Oh, Pearson, you have to try the vegan "cheese" board!
raises an eyebrow Not a fan of cheese? Pearson, my love, you have to broaden your horizons!
leans forward with a mischievous glint in their eyes Well, if you're not a fan of cheese, then you need to try something even more adventurous!
snaps their fingers I've got it! We have to try the truffle risotto!