(I12DT) At least it's just my pride

[Zeryn]

"I am not your jailor," he said. "It is not my place nor my desire to dictate the decisions of your life."

[Mariuset]

"If I am to make a life with you, then I need to be able to make plans with you, to have time with you be more than an occasional amusement."

[Zeryn]

"Ah, of course. Either shared or scheduled. I should have realized those were the options."

[Mariuset]

"Unless you're aware of the third option."

[Zeryn]

"I suppose none that would suit your predispositions."

[Mariuset]

"Then it would appear that we are at an impasse."

[Zeryn]

"As you wish, milady."

[Mariuset]

"It is not at all what I would wish."

[Zeryn]

"I have been at your disposal since you have arrived here. I do not see what more you would ask of me."

[Mariuset]

"I only wish to be sure that you wish to be in my presence for my own sake, and not just for the sake of your honor."

[Zeryn]

"Then perhaps you will join me Friday, and we might see where matters lie, and what the night can hold?"

[Mariuset]

Mariuset paused "I....I regret to say it, but I am going to be attending an event. A number of my classmates will be there, and....I'm trying to fit in, as you wished and.....you see how it is....I really feel that I should be there."

[Zeryn]

"Ah, I see," Zeryn said. "Just as there are full moons... there are other weekends."

[Mariuset]

"Indeed." Mariuset replied "I am sure that we can find a mutually agreeable day."