𝓐𝓼𝓱𝓮 𝓤.

By the time Ashe looks up to see who just came in, he could just barely hear the sound of Felix’s footsteps.

He’d look at the present on his desk, then back up at the doorway. There’s only one person he knew that’d give any gifts like that…

Today is what now.

…?

[Some way, some how, Managed to fall asleep whilst reading - book covering his face.]

Well, we could…

If that’s the name you’d really want!!
Little Ashe Junior!

Wait, Marianne..

We’ve.
We’ve got to think about names!!

[Oh, yeah. He’s PLENTY excited.]

“You always do… but I’m really starting to think that you’re no better than I am.~”

He’d pull out the box he held, but the ring wasn’t in it. Instead, he’d casually slide his hand to Yuri’s, pulling it out.

“I dropped it in there because I knew you’d reach for the box first thing.”

Of course I am, Moonbeam.

You’re telling me. That you an I. We have a child on the way?

Why wouldn’t I be happy?

Angry. Angry…?

[He’d lift her chin, planing a soft kiss to her lips.]

Why would I be angry? This is good news, right? Why would I be mad about this?

… wait.

[Ashe was silent, before he’d move up, gently wrapping his arms around her.]

Really? You’re. Pregnant?

We might be parents…?

[He’d stop, turning to face her.]

Marianne…?

What’s wrong?

Oh, great.

So you didn’t hear anything.

…!

(Where did…?)

When did you…

[He kept his arm looped around Marianne’s arm, walking slowly beside her.]

It wasn’t too bad. Considering the weather hasn’t quite turned yet, the trips haven’t gotten to be too tedious.

Of course I would, my love.

I can’t think of anything else I’d rather do right now, honestly.

[He is smitten. Such a dork..]

Uh. Oh. I don’t. Know, really..? I didn’t really think this far ahead, Thea. I assumed I was going to wear blue like always…

[Help him. Please.]

“Oh, I don’t know.

You tend to get what you want either way.~”

Still, Ashe leaned in, stealing a kiss from their lips.

“Now. Let me see your hand for a second.”

…

They did, didn’t they.

[Sigh.]

If it’s green, and that’s the color they want…

Tedious. I’m still not used to this whole “Lord Ubert” business.

Don’t think I ever will be.

[He’d steal a quick kiss.]

But coming back to you makes it worth it.

Wait. How would.

Did they talk colors with YOU first?

Yeahhh..? Why wouldn’t I be, Cas?

“I’d say so. We’ve danced around it for long enough.”

He’d steal another kiss, hands moving down to take their hands away from his pockets.

“No cheating.~”

Thea, Thew. Wait.

We didn’t even discuss what WE’D wear. I don’t even know where it’s going to be yet.

Wait. No way.

No way were you THAT quick?

Oh, nooo, no.

Never better!

Ahem.

So…

Then it’s best you get your outfit ready, huh?

Grabbing @abyssmockingbird.bsky.social, dipping them into a quick move, and pecking their lips.

“I think it’s time. Don’t you?

Unless you’d rather give finding the ring another go?”

@mittlefrankrose.bsky.social

Thea. Tonight. I’m doing it tonight.

[Inhale.]

You know I’m not used to this noble stuff…
But I think I’ve got a trick or two up my sleeve.

I’ll make it work.