The Joy - Wasn't the Marrying Kind.
Characters: Philio, Kassle
Location: Camp Willow; On top of the Skippers Roof.
Its a nice warm summer day. Just a bit before lunch and... Phil is being sneaky. So very... very sneaky. He is taking a much needed break from the pike and the refugees from Redwall. He hasn't had any time to be alone with his girl. BUT! He wants to change that. Even if it kills him. He left her a note at the infirmary. Saying to meet him by the skippers cabin before lunch. Though Phil is not around there. He is one top of it by use of a ladder. Peeking over the side, waiting for her.
She found the note. And she's tired, but she's still the same otter. A ladder is going to get her notice. Particularly when little motes of dust, marks that seem fresh from a shifting in weight, and the slight angle point to it being recently used. As such, her first instinct is to stand at the base of it, and look up. Hmm...
Philio grins when he sees Kass a'comin. He hides back. Grabbing his fishing pole that he brought with him. Placing a note on the hook. And tossing it over. To where the ladder is... And hopefully where Kass is. On the front of note it says simply. 'Hi' Then an arrow pointing to the back of the sheet. And it says, 'Its a surprise' then an arrow pointing up. Phil is such a silly.
Kassle does her rather intrigued eyebrow look. And then gives the note a little tug before she reaches to begin climbing the ladder. "Subtle." She grins.
Philio is subtle... Like an explosion. When he feels the line being tugged. He quickly reels the line up. And gets into position. Over at the center and flatest part of the roof... He has set up a good looking picnic. With cloth, basket, and everything. The male otter is being romantic again. As he smiles at Kass' head appearing over the edge of the roof, "Hello!" he grins and waves. Today... Will be the day.
Kassle waves, and, setting her staff aside she begins to scurry up the ladder to meet Philio. "Good afternoon, mister Phil-Mo." She grins.
Philio smiles as wide as he can patting the side next to him, "Good afternoon Kassy-wassy..." he laughs, "I thought we might could use a little break from life... And. Just have a moment to ourselves for a change. I brought your favorite!" he smiles and nods. And if she sits down. He's gonna place a big kiss on her.
Kassle is not slow to sit. And is pleased to recieve a kiss and return one in kind. She grins. "A break from life and my favorite? Sounds wonderful. Thoughtful otter."
Philio grins as he starts to pull out some dark wine and a few mugs. Because glass is too expensive if they break. He pops the cork with his fangs before pouring a bit for her and him, "I try to be thoughtful once in awhile." he winks, "Though. There is another reason why i asked you up here." he smiles faintly.
Kassle would have been, frankly, amazed to have seen glass brought up here. She's pleased to see the mugs and the wine. "Another reason? That looks like expensive wine. Thus an important reason?"
Philio hums a bit, it IS expensive wine. As the things he would be asking is probably the most important things that he will ever ask... Maybe, "Yes... Its a very important reason... Well two..." he smiles a bit, "... Though... Im nervous about it... Probably the most nervous i have ever been about things..." he chuckles a bit, "But luckily... There is no door to run into... Though falling off might be a problem"
"Stay near the center, then. I want to answer this." She grins at him. "I had a friend once who was absolutely certain I wasn't the marrying kind." She winks. "Go ahead and ask; we'll find out." Smirk.
Philio mouth hangs open. Like he was catching flies for his lunch. He just stares at her. Did she really say that? He needs some water now. And that oh so wonderful nervous feeling at the pit of his stomach. It returns. But... he smiles, "Want to prove him wrong...?" Smirk. As he slowly stands, then gets on one knee. Reaching into his pocket and pulling out a long polished wooden box, "Henrietta... Out of all the things i have wanted in this world... There is only one thing that i truly wanted... Needed. Cared about. Wanted to spend my life with... And... its you..." he gulps as he opens the box and inside is a blue silk necklace. With a turquoise pendant. Carved by Phil. With a little break in the rock which he kept. He gulps and smiles big, "Henrietta Kassle... Will you do me the honor... Will you Marry me?" oh lord he feels sick.
"It was a her, actually. Taught me a lot about healing, knew nothing about commitment." She grins, then watches the box come out. Her eyes say everything for the moment as she reads the stories in necklace and hears some very lovely words. "I'm not one to make a speech like that, Philio," She smiles softly "But, I've grown to feel much the same. So, you are stuck with me now you've asked. I'd very much like to proove my friend wrong." That's about as romantic a yes as Kassle might do. She's definitely looking very happy though, to the point of, perhaps, a watery eye? Couldn't be...
Philio smiles as big as he can. Was that a yes? It sure sounded like it. Yes! YES IT IS! Phil grins as he... Well... Attacks her on the cloth. Leaving the box on the roof... Planting as many kisses on her as that's even possible. He laughs and grins and giggles and all that enthusiastic stuff that he can think of and do, "Oh Kassle... I cant belive it!... I... I am so..." More kisses. And nuzzle. Nuzzles are very good.
Nuzzles are very good. So are kisses. She's not putting up much of a fight at all. When she does get a chance to speak, it is to reply with a simple "I'm glad you are. And so am I. Thankyou." Says the happy ottermaid, removed from the world as though nothing but the roof exists for those moments.
Philio grins as he. Well, Pins her to the ground. Not meaning to. But hey, "I... " he laughs, "Im really quite speechless. I really am. Im so happy. And just... Everything... I mean..." A few more kisses as he slowly get off of her, "I love you... So much. And this is... Great... For the both of us!" he reaches over to the box and pulls out the necklace, "Come on. Lets see what it looks like on yeh!" he bounces.
Kassle beams, she's watching him quietly, with a smile that takes her lip onto her teeth a little, very happy, and content as she lifts her head to expose her neck a little more. "You can put it on, please?" Happy at the idea.
Philio smiles and nods, "Of course Kass" he smiles softly as he goes around her. Reaching around, dragging the necklace up her neck. Before tying the silk necklace. Slightly tight. But not too tight. Just enough to show the engagement pendant, "There we are..." he looks around as he smiles deeply, "Wow... You look... Really... Really. Amazing." he grins as he sits back down and nuzzle her neck, "This is like... The greatest day of my life" he puts his arm around her and pulls her in... Probably not going to let her go fo awhile... HEY LOOK! There is some wine here... That just makes it even better.
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