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[She would have been weirded out if he WASN'T all business tbh.]

No, I think not. Because these vows are something we need to brainstorm and agree on together, yes?

Else we might bicker on preset ideas, and that would be counter productive.

[He's just not built for much other than business, in his opinion.]

Yes, and I recommend we put them in writing in full. If at any point during the negotiation you decide you'd like to change your mind, I'll honor your wishes.

[She'll prove him wrong, one way or the other.]

That's a good idea. And remember Scientia-if you feel the same way, I'll respect it. And I will take any offer of other candidates with an open mind.

[Well. Mostly.]

[He'll just have to wait and see if she does.]

Indeed. I believe we're both intelligent and open-minded enough to reach a compromise, however.

I agree. It may take some time though so-

perhaps after the initial discussion we can cook together? Is there any recipes you'd like to try?

[What mild concern he had that this might get awkward is gone with that.]

There are a few things from home I want to try to recreate here. Would you care to try them?

[No matter what happens, they have one thing in common: food.]

I'd like that.

Is it one of your favorites? I'd like to learn how to replicate those.

[Forever cooking buddies.]

A few of my favorites, and those of my companions. We have a varied palate, so of course I have an expansive repertoire.

Perhaps we could discuss our terms and vows over dinner soon?

[May the city enjoy their experimental cooking.]

Tease. Now I'm more interested in ever.

But-yes. I'd like that. Very much. Whenever you're free.

[He'll make things extra spicy, just for her (and Prompto).]

I must do something to keep you interested in me. I'd hate to suddenly become boring just because we've Bonded.

I have nothing but time. Shall I show you one of my curries, say, this evening?

[She'll share, if only because it's Prompto.]

Fool. You don't have to cook to keep me interested. I still don't know much about you, you realize.

You have curry recipes?

[She's done and lit up. No take backs Ignis!]

I'll be there. I can pick up things on the way, if you need me to.

[He offers a small huff of amusement.]

And I'll assert as I did before: I'm not all that interesting. There's nothing exciting to be told, though I'll gladly fill you in on my background and, I suppose, my prior combat abilities.

[He texts her a short list of vegetables.]

I've acquired the spices already, though I have yet to test out the amounts. You'll have to be my test subject. How brave are you feeling?

You know we're going to argue about that continuously. I don't think myself interesting either. And yet, here you are, the royal adviser who can fight, cook, and negotiate.

Not to mention kisses well enough to make my knees go weak.

[She laughed quietly. Oh, the vegetables were easy enough to get. It also gave her a hankering for expanding her home garden, maybe get some planters when she could afford it. She didn't think Somnus would mind.]

Considering we're talking about Bonding, something I had planned not to do-quite brave. I want to see you go wild in the kitchen tonight.

You flatter me, Caren.

[It makes him feel a bit content, knowing they have so much to explore about each other. Even though they've crossed some other barriers first.]

You'd planned to not heed the warnings? Bold of you, and perhaps foolish. We'll discuss the terms in detail, then. And yes, I'll go quite wild during the process, and perhaps even after.

Flatter with honesty.

[They've certainly sprinted across a few barriers. But not all of them, not yet.]

I had planned to wait and see. Seek who could stand against my personality at my best-or worst. There's too many strangers to know who'd be the best for me.

I look forward to our discussion.

[And she made a sound. Not quite a growl but a very interested noise.]

Is that a promise?

A promise? I would call it more of an invitation.

I'll see you in a few hours?

Good.

I'll be there.

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