I love a good romance!
As long as it’s not Romeo and Juliet… that one’s been done to death.
❝Either horror-- or romance. Yeah, they didn't have much . .❞
❝Does. . any of that entice you . .?❞
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
𝗔 𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑. (HEIST EVENT!)
[She actually perks up at this.]
Ooooh! A play? What are we watching?
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
❝Well, my first plan was to go to a restaurant. . but it's fully booked. So, time for my second plan !❞
❝A play !❞
𝗔 𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑. (HEIST EVENT!)
So, what’s on the agenda first?
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
❝Well then! Guess. . guess we're doing this now !❞
Another nervous chuckle. He wasn't expecting this whatsoever .
𝗔 𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑. (HEIST EVENT!)
Our relationship’s been open for a while now. I don’t think I’d be able to tolerate JUST him all the time…
[She giggles.]
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
❝Don't-- don't you have a husband . .?❞
Mark .
𝗔 𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑. (HEIST EVENT!)
I insist.
I’ve needed a little romance in my life lately anyway…
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
❝Wait-- wait, there's. . you don't need to do that !❞
Mark chuckles nervously, putting his phone back into his suit pocket as he clears his throat .
❝You-- you don't need to . .❞
𝗔 𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑. (HEIST EVENT!)
[Karen feels pity for Mark… the poor guy went through all the trouble of setting up a date for someone special, and they won’t even show up. Something has to be done.]
I’ll do it.
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
❝. .Well now I'm not sure. I did plan a lot of stuff . .❞
Mark glances around, before returning his attention back to his phone .
Still nothing .
𝗔 𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑. (HEIST EVENT!)
…Will you?
[She seems concerned.]
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
❝Probably cancel. But I guess that doesn't really matter! I'll be fine !❞
Mark ?
𝗔 𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑. (HEIST EVENT!)
Oh…
That’s too bad, really. What will you do if they don’t?
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
❝It's just uhh. . haven't gotten a--❞
Mark quickly checks his phone .
❝They haven't texted me all day. I hope they show . .❞
𝗔 𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑. (HEIST EVENT!)
…If you say so???
[She looks confused now.]
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
❝Ah, right! I'm setting up for a date! With who? I won't say !❞
❝That's a surprise for later !❞
Mark .
𝗔 𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑. (HEIST EVENT!)
…Well, yes. He’s an evil “genius.”
But, enough about me. You seem dressed up for something! What’s the occasion?
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
❝Goodness your husband sounds . .❞
❝. .evil .❞
Say that again, Mark .
𝗔 𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑. (HEIST EVENT!)
I know… sometimes, I just don’t know where he went wrong.
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
❝Aww, what a shame. I don't understand people who aren't romantic with the people they love !❞
❝It just doesn't make sense !❞
A dramatic sigh .
𝗔 𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑. (HEIST EVENT!)
I envy your friend. My husband can just never be romantic with me…
[She sighs.]
𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉!
( @nagging-s0ftware.bsky.social )
❝You know, my friend has always had a thing for dates !❞
The friend is him, by the way .
