Part 109: S Conversation

It was good to see you at supper again, Panne.

Well, none of the food was especially repugnant to me.

I know! It's because we tried so hard to come up with a menu everyone could enjoy. Funnily enough, the dishes you suggested were the most popular.

You changed the whole menu for the sake of me?

If that's what it took to get you to join us at mealtimes, no one minded at all. And, you know. It gave me a reason to spend more time with you!

Hah.

Did I say something funny?

I only sat close because I was afraid you'd get firefruit juice in your eye again.

Right. But I didn't mean tonight. I mean, not exactly. We've grown somewhat comfortable around each other, right?

...Oddly enough, I do not mind it.

Y-you don't? That's great!

You are genuinely excited about it, aren't you? You are a strange man.

It seems like you've grown more forgiving and tolerant of humans.

Not all of them, man-spawn. Just you.

Er, well, in that case, I was thinking you might... take this ring?

Is it valuable?

No! I mean yes! ...That's not the point! I want us to marry and begin a new era in taguel-human relations.

You wish to marry me for diplomatic purposes?

I'm in love with you, Panne! Hopelessly in love! I want us to spend the rest of our lives together.

Ah. I see. Very well, Stahl. I accept.

Really? Oh, thank you, Panne! We'll have the greatest wedding ever! And no potatoes will be invited!

Heh. This time I suppose I should be thanking you. ...Thank you, Stahl.