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[kingdomsgambit]

[filtered from david]

I fancy someone.

How does one normally propose marriage in Rakuen?

[ oh, 5th century people. ]

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[stoppedhiding]

I do not believe anyone has, yet.

[kingdomsgambit]

I suppose I would have to adopt a tradition from one of the cultures here, then!

I would rather follow tradition back home, but neither his parents nor any of my property are here.

[stoppedhiding]

"His". [ Well, okay, he's got no room to judge. ]

Unfortunately, I haven't any advice on the matter myself. Perhaps the city library might have books that could advise you on the matter.

[kingdomsgambit]

He's very male, yes.

I suppose I could do that.

[stoppedhiding]

I see. Such a thing is uncommon in my home universe.

Although come to think of it, I believe the common practice where I am from is to simply ask whether or not the other person will accept being wed to you. Is that perhaps too forward for your tastes?

[kingdomsgambit]

...Why?

It is not but I think I should present something to him at least.

[stoppedhiding]

I cannot say. It's not something I've ever considered.

Ah, yes. That's a good point. What sorts of offerings are customary to your land?

[greenspaces]

hehehe
who is it john????

[kingdomsgambit]

'Tis Sir David.

[greenspaces]

:O
john thats so cute!!
i actually dont know how you get married in rakuen but i bet we could find out if we went to the library or asked the mayor or something

can i be in your wedding?
i could help you plan!

[kingdomsgambit]

Of course! Everybody is invited!
It will be a merry celebration for all!
Well, he hasn't said yes yet, and I don't know how to propose, let alone throw a party without the luxuries I had as King.

Perhaps we should ask the mayor then. He would know this land's traditions more than anyone, I would think.
Wait. I don't know what a mayor is.

[greenspaces]

i think you have to get down on one knee and offer him a ring!
but maybe you should also offer him a link charm too?
because that is kind of like being married but in exaclan

hehe
she is a really nice lady who runs the town!
we should talk to her i think, because she knows all the rules and stuff

[kingdomsgambit]

We are already linked, I do not have to worry about that.
But. Hm, a ring, you say? Is that common from where you are from?

She sounds like a splendid lady.
Perhaps we can converse with her after work.

[bloodbrother]

Well where I come from usually people just ask. I know it's traditional for guy to ask the girl, but as I can see here, that doesn't really apply. My brother's boyfriend just asked him, but it's a bit more complex than that with vampires.

I don't know how or if people are using them that way, but I know there are Link charms at Rakettear that join two people together. I think that's the closest we could come to a Rakuen-exclusive tradition.

[kingdomsgambit]

I do not want him to feel like he is cheap.

We have already done that a week ago.

[bloodbrother]

It may seem silly, but here's kind of what I think about getting engaged to someone. I come from a world where there's no exchanging of property per se, just a more symbolic gesture of giving someone a usually rather expensive ring.

When you get engaged to someone, even if you're not giving them something of physical value, you're offering them yourself, something of great emotional value. Or so I'd hope, if he feels the same way.

But if you're set on something, I think something that's important to the both of you is more effective than something expensive.

[kingdomsgambit]

But I do not know him that well.
I hope to get to know him better through marriage, however.

[bloodbrother]

Oh, I see.

I'm used to waiting a bit longer. It's more typical to me for people to get to know each other for a couple of years before they get married. But shorter dating periods aren't uncommon.

[kingdomsgambit]

"Dating periods".
Do you mean we should wed during certain period dates?

[knightime]

...
motherfucking shit
what

[kingdomsgambit]

I don't understand what this has to do with excrement fornicating with its mother, but I have decided I would like to marry Sir David.
Do not worry. I don't harbor similar feelings for you. Our relationship is strictly friends-only.

[knightime]

youre gonna get married
to the older me
i wasnt even considering you suddenly having the hots for me
but thanks for the clarification
wouldnt want to break your heart since im doing the datey thing with jade and all
i thought you said you were young
marrying is for old people
told you you were old

[kingdomsgambit]

I know some nobles marry old, but not all of them do. I sincerely want to marry "older you". I thought you would at least be supportive.

Again with that word.
"Datey".
Are you going to marry Jade as well?

[knightime]

i didnt say i wasnt supportive
dont worry old fancy farty pants
if you want to marry older me then go for it
youre still old though
and this is still weird

wow
what
wait
wait
waittttttt
jesus tits on a flying elephant
what
no
i mean
im fourteen holy shit
not exactly bam
considering marrying
tying the knot
holy matrimony or whatever
i mean were just dating
like holding hands
occasional embarrassing kisses
christ
where the fuck did you suddenly pull marrying from
believe it or not
people date in the future before they decide they want to live the rest of their lives with that person
its a thing

[kingdomsgambit]

Perhaps you should deliver the vows.
I live to make you uncomfortable.

But this supposed "dating" leads to marriage, does it not?
I do not understand your customs.
How about next time, you assume I don't know what you're talking about?