{The smile came naturally listening to her, but faded with the last words. I didn’t want her for however long mortality granted her…} Yer nae forcing me, lass. I just agree ye’ve put up wit’ me for too long without branding a /medallion/. And a commitment.

Hope yer doing well, Ryder Finley |Parody|

Yer asking if I’ve tied the knot before? {I raised a brow, and took her hand in mine. My thumb glided over her ring finger. The question wasn’t unreasonable considering my very long life.} Nay. Ne’er. Ne’er been engaged either. Waiting for the right soul.

And right before I'm about to drown, she resuscitates me She fuckin' hates me, and I love it

{Even with tears Isabelle was absolutely stunning. I cradled her cheek in my palm and wiped a loose tear away.} I see ye’ve gone speechless. Surprised in my millennia I’ve nae taken a spouse?

{Godspeed, this conversation would not continue if she put her lips on my flesh again. I groaned inwardly and dropped my hand.} And ye’d take my name? {I was genuinely curious. She wouldn’t want to keep Lightwood?} Ye’ve got such a reputation as a Lightwood.

Last day of the year once again.

My name would put a target on yer back, Beauty. {I kept staring at her eyes.} Blatant resilience to the Clave, binding yerself to someone on their Most Wanted list. Prey for my enemies. There are risks.

|| Ooo, typos in my responses haunt me more than I care to admit.

{I smiled.} Yer nae wrong about that. {But would she be willing to continue looking over her shoulder for the rest of her life?} And ye’d have my unlimited protection. Forever. No one touches my /wife/ but meh. {I took a strand of her hair playfully between my fingers.}

You swore you'd never hit 'em, never do nothin' to hurt 'em Now you're in each other's face, spewin' venom in your words when you spit 'em You push, pull each other's hair, scratch, claw, bit 'em Throw 'em down, pin 'em, so lost in the moments when you're in 'em It's the rage…

{My gaze drifted over her face, seeing her cheeks turn pink by the word /wife/. I couldn’t disagree. It tasted just right on my tongue.} And yet I’ve nae asked you. {I let go of her hair and set a finger beneath her chin.} Perhaps 2026 will be the year.

Special shout-out to Rydstorm Amity; another year of loving you. I can't wait to see what adventures 2026 brings for us! I'll always be grateful for you and for the friendship I have with your mundane. 🫶🏼

{A smile pulled at my mouth as my hand slid along her jaw into her hair.} Nay, Beauty, t’is ah who is grateful for ye unthawing my heart. {My lips met hers softly at first, then deepened to hungry and demanding.}

I'll be the villain tonight I kinda like when you despise meh

We play by my rules

I haven't been here much recently, but just a reminder that I love you, Rydstorm Amity.

I'd never ask you to change If perfect's what you're searching for Then just stay the same Isabelle (Parody)

Forever bound by the devil

I do not envy mortality