[This situation may not be so bad, objectively speaking - certainly the stakes aren't quite so high. There is still at least one life potentially on the line, though, if they don't play along - hers.
So, much as he might not like it, it really doesn't feel like they have any choice. He'd wanted to propose to her on their anniversary, but now... well, he wouldn't blame her if this experience soured her on the whole idea. They'll see when they get home.]
Mm, maybe a bit. But I, at least, have the advantage of knowing how to motivate you to behave a little better.
[He teases back, and if his tone's not quite as light as it usually would be... well, he's trying, at least.]
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So, much as he might not like it, it really doesn't feel like they have any choice. He'd wanted to propose to her on their anniversary, but now... well, he wouldn't blame her if this experience soured her on the whole idea. They'll see when they get home.]
Mm, maybe a bit. But I, at least, have the advantage of knowing how to motivate you to behave a little better.
[He teases back, and if his tone's not quite as light as it usually would be... well, he's trying, at least.]