"You really are an intriguing man, Young Master."
Maria's voice finally came out warm and teasing.
"Bold, strange, and unpredictable."
He chuckled, a bit of his confidence returning. But then Maria tilted her head curiously, her eyes glimmering.
"But tell me...is this something you often do?" She asked with gentle humor. "How often do you propose to women the moment you meet them? Or am I just lucky enough to be your first victim?"
Cassius blinked, momentarily caught off guard.
"Ah, well…" He began, looking slightly sheepish now. "You remember Nala, right?"
"Yes, you're adorable lamia wife." She giggled at the thought of Nala.
"Yes, her." He scratched the back of his head. "The truth is...I also proposed to her the very night I met her."
Maria blinked, her jaw slightly dropping. "You—what?"
"So, yes." He coughed into his hand, looking away in embarrassment. "I suppose I've...developed a bit of a habit lately. Of proposing rather quickly."
