I try my best, yeah. You're pretty amazing yourself there.
Is that universally? I mean, it doesn't always mean marriage, does it? You wore red that one time, when you danced, and it didn't mean the same in that instance, did it? What does white mean then?
...no, it doesn't always mean- marriage. The colours also symbolise- the same as they do here, I believe, white for purity, and red for- passion. It's just- yes, an Indian wedding garment is usually red, as is the Mehendi dye a- bride applies to herself.
Mike... Merlin. I just- hope you know that I'm- definitely not trying to push you into anything for which- you are not ready, or not interested- or whatever. I love you so much.
Alright then. So that's a way of hoping passion stays infused in the marriage then?
I know. I didn't say I wasn't interested, Padma. Besides, we haven't talked about it or anything anyroad, so I don't see why there'd be any reason for me to think you were pushing me into anything. I love you too.
I could see about organising a parade once spring comes. But if you think I'll let you touch my badge, you are wildly mistaken, Mikey.
Indeed it would. I don't think I could get involved in a marriage- or a life- that was without passion.
I'm saying- the prospect of marriage- interests me, Mike. Maybe not right now. Certainly- if you don't share my feelings. But- I do- hope to be married someday... be it one year from now, or five. Right.
A large one. Phenomenally large. With wild animals and loads of golden balloons, trained monkeys tapdancing, trumpeteers heralding our arrival as we soar past on the back of a giant eagle, waving to all our admirers. We'll see about the badge come spring.
I don't think there'd be any point in living if there wasn't.
You are always so extravagant, Michael Corner. Can't you ever find solace with a small affair? And I'm afraid it will take something much grander than the changing of seasons to sway me on that topic, yes.
I completely agree.
Yes- of course. Would you- be interested in marrying me, then? Or do you just want to- marry someone... some day?
Honestly? I've not considered it before. Marriage, that is, seeing as we're still in school and all, focusing on today and all that tosh. I know I don't want to lose you, and imagining you five years from now with someone else sodding wrenches me, but I s'pose I reckoned you'd move on from me. Find someone better, someone you deserve. Guess I always thought I'd wind up on my own, sort of like an afterthought, yeah?
It's coming out all sodding wrong, isn't it?
Bloody hell.
I'd be interested in marrying you someday, Padma. I meant it when I said always. We're still young yet, right? Could you wait for someday?
You're never an afterthought. Ever. You never were before this, and you never will be- no matter where we go. I just- didn't want to hold you to... forever if you don't want me forever.
...I meant "always" too. I didn't- know how to say this, after- we made love, ever since... I just feel so much closer to you. I don't know if it's- natural or cliche for- a girl like me to feel, but... everything you said would happen, everything you told me about- closeness and charged energy... well it came true. And bloody hell- I don't want to sit here and relegate our relationship- solely to shagging. I just mean- Mike, you're it for me. There is no better. There is no one more deserving.
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Red means something very- specific in my culture.
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What's red mean?
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Marriage.
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Is that universally? I mean, it doesn't always mean marriage, does it? You wore red that one time, when you danced, and it didn't mean the same in that instance, did it? What does white mean then?
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...no, it doesn't always mean- marriage. The colours also symbolise- the same as they do here, I believe, white for purity, and red for- passion. It's just- yes, an Indian wedding garment is usually red, as is the Mehendi dye a- bride applies to herself.
Mike... Merlin. I just- hope you know that I'm- definitely not trying to push you into anything for which- you are not ready, or not interested- or whatever. I love you so much.
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Alright then. So that's a way of hoping passion stays infused in the marriage then?
I know. I didn't say I wasn't interested, Padma. Besides, we haven't talked about it or anything anyroad, so I don't see why there'd be any reason for me to think you were pushing me into anything. I love you too.
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I- reckon so, yeah. Passion is very important to marriage, Mr Corner.
...Mike? Are you saying you- might be interested? Someday... in our future together?
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I'd hope so. Be rather dull without it, don't you think?
I'm saying nothing's ever out of the running, Padma. Are you saying that?
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Indeed it would. I don't think I could get involved in a marriage- or a life- that was without passion.
I'm saying- the prospect of marriage- interests me, Mike. Maybe not right now. Certainly- if you don't share my feelings. But- I do- hope to be married someday... be it one year from now, or five. Right.
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I don't think there'd be any point in living if there wasn't.
With me? That interests you?
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I completely agree.
Yes- of course. Would you- be interested in marrying me, then? Or do you just want to- marry someone... some day?
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It's coming out all sodding wrong, isn't it?
Bloody hell.
I'd be interested in marrying you someday, Padma. I meant it when I said always. We're still young yet, right? Could you wait for someday?
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You're never an afterthought. Ever. You never were before this, and you never will be- no matter where we go. I just- didn't want to hold you to... forever if you don't want me forever.
...I meant "always" too. I didn't- know how to say this, after- we made love, ever since... I just feel so much closer to you. I don't know if it's- natural or cliche for- a girl like me to feel, but... everything you said would happen, everything you told me about- closeness and charged energy... well it came true. And bloody hell- I don't want to sit here and relegate our relationship- solely to shagging. I just mean- Mike, you're it for me. There is no better. There is no one more deserving.
I can wait. I have faith in us, Michael Corner.