Bear in mind, I planned this gift-- nnh-- --long before the protection charm came about.
[ The soft, pained hitch is due to him pulling himself more upright in bed. He's tired of laying down, and this gift requires he be at least a bit more presentable, aching muscles and bones be damned. ]
It isn't jewelry... though, it could certainly be, if you like.
[ There's no further explanation given, but it's only because none is needed. Once Sparkling opens the small box, he'll see a small, champagne-colored pearl. It isn't perfect, containing a couple of ripples in its surface, but if not for those, it would be. Clotted Cream watches on silently, fingers subtly worrying the edge of the blanket, and before Sparkling can say anything in response-- ]
It... felt important to give this to you. When I saw it, I knew that it was meant for you. Meant for me to give to you.
[ He takes a deep breath, mustering his energy, willing his muscles to hold off on aching just for a few moments. They can ache all they like later. ]
Sparkling, I-- I very nearly lost my life. But it made me realize that... if I had crumbled, I would have done so without speaking the words that I've been holding back. We return from death here, but not without consequence. I couldn't bear the thought that I might have returned not remembering those words - not remembering you.
We have not known each other for long, and yet I feel an indescribable pull toward you. As though we knew each other in another place, another time that neither of us can recall.
[ He pauses, just for a second, with a soft huff of breath as a stand-in for a laugh. ]
I realize that it sounds strange, perhaps even a bit silly... but it is the truth. And I would like to live without regrets. Therefore...
[ So far, so good. Another steadying breath. ]
Sparkling Cookie, would you allow me the honor of courting you?
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Date: 2024-08-09 07:41 pm (UTC)Bear in mind, I planned this gift-- nnh-- --long before the protection charm came about.
[ The soft, pained hitch is due to him pulling himself more upright in bed. He's tired of laying down, and this gift requires he be at least a bit more presentable, aching muscles and bones be damned. ]
It isn't jewelry... though, it could certainly be, if you like.
[ There's no further explanation given, but it's only because none is needed. Once Sparkling opens the small box, he'll see a small, champagne-colored pearl. It isn't perfect, containing a couple of ripples in its surface, but if not for those, it would be. Clotted Cream watches on silently, fingers subtly worrying the edge of the blanket, and before Sparkling can say anything in response-- ]
It... felt important to give this to you. When I saw it, I knew that it was meant for you. Meant for me to give to you.
[ He takes a deep breath, mustering his energy, willing his muscles to hold off on aching just for a few moments. They can ache all they like later. ]
Sparkling, I-- I very nearly lost my life. But it made me realize that... if I had crumbled, I would have done so without speaking the words that I've been holding back. We return from death here, but not without consequence. I couldn't bear the thought that I might have returned not remembering those words - not remembering you.
We have not known each other for long, and yet I feel an indescribable pull toward you. As though we knew each other in another place, another time that neither of us can recall.
[ He pauses, just for a second, with a soft huff of breath as a stand-in for a laugh. ]
I realize that it sounds strange, perhaps even a bit silly... but it is the truth. And I would like to live without regrets. Therefore...
[ So far, so good. Another steadying breath. ]
Sparkling Cookie, would you allow me the honor of courting you?