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Yes. Hi. Uh

How did Aladdin propose to you?

Oh.

[Both easier and harder to answer than she thought.]

Well, he didn't exactly 'propose' to me. He came to the palace as a suitor, which incinuated his desire to marry me, but he never openly asked.

[As romantic as that would be... Jasmine, focus.]

In a way, I was the one who proposed, by telling him and my father my choice.

Oh.

Okay. I guess this makes it easier then? How exactly did you do it? Or did you just... tell them? Like, yes, I wanna marry this guy.

At first, I didn't say a word - Father could tell I wanted to marry him. I think he could see it in my eyes.

[Possibly also Aladdin's... they were very clingy the morning after their first date... ehem, anyway:]

But then, I wasn't engaged to him exactly - I was engaged to the prince he wished to be. And after Jafar tried to seize control of Agrabah, he no longer had the title and didn't want to continue living a lie.

I thought our chance was gone... but, I said I understand, and told him I love him. Father could still see how strongly we felt, despite everything... and that was when he changed the law, so I could marry anyone I deemed worthy.

There was nothing holding me back anymore... so I said immediately: "Him. I choose you, Aladdin."

Sorry, I know it's a strange case... why do you ask?

( Past Night Sky is a hero for making this text because this shit will make her cry.

As for strange cases... that's just her whole life. Jasmine's story isn't even that weird to her. It's... different than she expected, but unique and beautiful. It's what she would want, in a way. )

I think it's sweet. You'll always have unique a story to tell.

...I'm. Going to ask Arrakis to marry me, I think.

One of many. [So, so many.]

Arrakis? That's wonderful! I know him, he's very gentle and kind.

Would that I could wax poetic about my sweet love Arrakis, but I am panicking, Jasmine.

I need this to be good.

And I need him to know how much I love him before something tears us apart because it keeps happening and I'm terrified one of us might leave before he knows how deep in I am.

[Oh. Oh, that explains a lot.

...And is concerningly relatable, particularly the "rifts keep happening" part.]

You mean things keep coming between you? Or trying to?

Tell me, whenever something goes wrong, have you once thought it'd be the end of your relationship?

Not... exactly. I mean, there was the Green Knight that I still feel awful for because poor Arrakis nearly had to kill me himself. And I know he has secrets - things he hasn't told me for whatever reason, but he's told me a lot already. And, no, I... I don't think I ever worried for our relationship?

But I am worried that he might vanish. That I might vanish. That if I do he might doubt how deeply I loved him if I don't tell him fully and completely. I keep thinking, stupidly, that I have time, but I don't.

Is it - that's not crazy, right? Am I crazy?

[She remembers her post about the Green Knight - of course that would impact all of her close relationships. And the fear that you'd have to kill your loved one under control... all too real for her, too.

But that second statement is what truly hits home. It's been her fear as soon as Little Guy left, and she thought for a moment she had lost Aladdin, physically and emotionally. And over time, as much as she hated to admit it, it started to feel like even the love professions weren't enough.

Until Night Sky urged them to talk. And now it's her turn to offer guidance.]

No, you're not crazy. Unless we both are. Being here feels like you have too much time and yet no time at all.

You have fears, but no doubt of you and Arrakis' love. Secrets or no secrets, you trust him, and it seems to me that he feels the same. So you shouldn't be afraid to be unabashedly honest with him.

Night Sky, tell him completely how you feel and what you want. Don't worry about how poetic or eloquent or embarrassing it sounds, say just what's in your heart. Even if he disagrees with some of it... he's Arrakis. He will listen, because he loves you.

I know because Aladdin did. And you were the one who showed me he would.

( Night Sky's other biggest fear beyond one of them vanishing was that Arrakis would say no. She didn't think it would be because he did not love her or did not want to, but simply because of all the doubts in his heart more often than not exposed by the Oracle against his will. It told her enough though. )

I've never been eloquent anyway.

Imagine if I took my own advice, huh? You're right though. I'll.

I'll tell him. And I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks Jasmine.

Consider it thanks for giving me a new perspective.

Sincerely... thank you. Once we've finalized a plan, you'll be the first with an invitation.

... I beg your finest pardon?

For the wedding. If you wish to attend, of course.

SHUT UP

YOU'RE HAVING ONE HERE??!?!

HOLY SHIT

Yes! We took your suggestion!

But don't tell anyone, it's still in the works.

Congratulations!!!!

Of course I want to come!!

Please don't make me keep this secret for long ill die

Thank you.

[If Night Sky listens very hard, she may sense the giddiness in Jasmine's soul.]

Don't worry, we'll make it official very soon.

Edited (WORDS) 2024-07-31 02:45 (UTC)

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