[ Unfortunately, that was her idea too... But she knew how to sell it. She hoped, anyway. ]
But on your own terms. [A pause.] You decide what costume to wear, you put it on yourself and you arrange for someone to deliver Maribelle the picture. [A faint smile.] From her perspective she got what she wants and from yours, you were in control of the situation the entire time.
[ She raised a finger. That was a good plan, wasn't it? Well, if it was her she didn't know if she'd say yes... But she saw keeping control of the situation as a win, rather than allowing things to happen. ]
As I see it, the alternative is to wait till someone catches you unaware and forces this upon you. [Or convince Maribelle she's wrong, but good luck with that.] And given how some of the people who live on the island are, it is only a matter of time.
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[ Unfortunately, that was her idea too... But she knew how to sell it. She hoped, anyway. ]
But on your own terms. [A pause.] You decide what costume to wear, you put it on yourself and you arrange for someone to deliver Maribelle the picture. [A faint smile.] From her perspective she got what she wants and from yours, you were in control of the situation the entire time.
[ She raised a finger. That was a good plan, wasn't it? Well, if it was her she didn't know if she'd say yes... But she saw keeping control of the situation as a win, rather than allowing things to happen. ]
As I see it, the alternative is to wait till someone catches you unaware and forces this upon you. [Or convince Maribelle she's wrong, but good luck with that.] And given how some of the people who live on the island are, it is only a matter of time.