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[showbizpanache]

[So here's a Kurt looking much different than he has in the past few months. He's bright, energetic, and practically glowing. He looks just a touch guilty, though, as he focuses the camera on his face.]

Blaine's at work, but I just couldn't wait, I'm sorry--

[He holds up his hand and wiggles his finger, showing off his ring, which is now inset with brand new precious stones. He bounces up and down a little.] I'm engaged! We're engaged! Officially! [Finally.]

I'll be planning the wedding, of course, but I can't even think about it right now-- [He has tears in his eyes again. Seriously, he's been happy-crying on and off since last night.] I just can't. I'm too happy!

[He brushes a tear asway.] I'm just so happy.

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[mediumdrip]

He's usually really good at doing that himself, but I'll keep an eye on things.

[gaveherwings]

[There's a painfully awkward pause, and then Daedalus breaks the tension with a little bit of forced cheer- not because Kurt and Blaine don't deserve their happiness, but because...

Well. This is the start of a whole new mess about where he stands with Franz. Courtship could be a slower process if they were still living apart, taking all their serious life planing liesurely, but surely now the steady boyfriend will have better excuses to be privately annoyed, with all of his stalling.

Franz really wants something like a marriage, even if it wouldn't change so much from the way they're living now. Daedalus holds his reservations. This...complicates things, a little.]

Well...I am so very happy for you, terrible romantics that you both are.

We've nearly taken running bets here, who would be the first to pop the question!

[mediumdrip]

It was always going to be me. He's been ready for a while. I needed to wait.

[gaveherwings]

It's very sensible to wait. Marriage means so many things to different people- if you're going to do it out of love or social obligation, it should be something you've truly agreed upon, with a partner.

That... can take time.

[mediumdrip]

It should take time. You don't want to mess something like this up.

[gaveherwings]

Yes, precisely. Someone you love and treasure above all else deserves you at your best.

[mediumdrip]

Absolutely.

[gaveherwings]

How did you know it was the right time?

[mediumdrip]

I don't really know how? I just realized that I didn't want to go any longer than I had to without him as my husband.

[gaveherwings]

From what I hear too often around the breakroom, the sooner someone becomes your spouse, the faster you have the excuse to become disenchanted with them.

So I suppose I'm in no rush.

Of course, that's just...Skye's black humor, for you. I'm sure you two will make a marvelous married couple.

[mediumdrip]

So would the two of you... [Said carefully, not wanting to offend his friend]

[gaveherwings]

This is your time, and your joy. Let's leave my love life out it, please.

[mediumdrip]

You're right. I'm sorry. You need to make sure the timing is right for you.

[gaveherwings]

Not only timing, but a mutually understood meaning.

[mediumdrip]

Exactly. You have to be on the same page.

[gaveherwings]

Well- I'm very happy that you two could find yourselves there.

But I'll quiet down now, and get back to some work. I'm sure you've plenty of well wishers elbowing in.

[mediumdrip]

We do.

So, um, if we get carried away and make things uncomfortable for you. Just let us know.

[gaveherwings]

Oh! Goodness knows the most remote sense of discomfort can be withstood for the happiness of good friends! Don't you concern yourself with that, Blaine Anderson, please revel as you will in love. It's terribly romantic, you know.

[mediumdrip]

Okay. I will then.