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"That's it! I'm done with these quizzes." Robin said in a frustrated tone shoving said quizzes off the sofa and onto the ground. The two teens had taken fifteen quizzes so far and every single one had proclaimed that they were meant to be.
"They're obviously rigged." Patrick replied.
"…Well, let's just ignore the quizzes shall we? How about we play a game until Courtney lets us out?"
"Alright, what'd you have in mind?"
"Well, seeing as we have no real games how about a game of Would You Rather?"
"Okay," Patrick replied. "Would you rather be mechanically induced to scream for an hour or have your eyes glued shut for an hour?"
"What kind of question is that?" The princess asked incredulously.
"The kind in the magazine under 'Would-You-Rather.' Now pick one!" Patrick commanded.
"Fine. I'd pick the scream one."
"Why?" Patrick asked in a semi-curious tone…not that he cared about her opinion on anything…not at all.
"Because, if I couldn't see I'd have to rely on someone else to guide me, and also, one hour is a lot less then twenty-four hours."
"Not a very trusting person are you, Princess?" Patrick queried with a raised eyebrow. Said royal ignored the Irish prince in favor of snatching the magazine from him and selecting a 'Would You Rather' from the list.
"Would you rather always have to say everything on your mind or never say anything?"
"Easy. Always say what I think." Patrick responded without even pausing to think about it.
"…You don't even care at all about all the people you'd offend?" Robin asked.
"It's not that I don't care…per se, it's more that if you balance it speaking is more important. Actually, I think having to say whatever's on your mind would be a bit of a gift. Even if people wouldn't much like you."
"Care to explain that logic?" Robin inquired.
"Think about it, Robin. Don't you ever want to just tell your courtiers to shut up? Don't you ever want to tell your parents that it's your life; that they should leave you alone? Don't you ever wish that you could run your own life for once?"
"Everyday. But, it's not that simple…" Robin started.
"But it could be." Patrick interrupted.
"Maybe." Robin answered. "…Maybe…" She repeated swallowing as she found herself unable to turn away from the other royal's gaze. Patrick cleared his throat uncomfortably and looked down at the magazine he held clenched in his hands.
"Would you…would you rather be able to hear every conversation or take back anything you say?"
"Take back anything I said."
"Why?"
"Because, if you think about it how annoying would it be to hear every conversation? And also, if you could take back your words then it's like you can still say what you think even if it doesn't, you know, stay said."
"I don't know, Princess, I tend to subscribe to the theory that if you say it you mean it, there's no taking it back or there shouldn't be anyway."
"Okay, well, let's say you could go back to the day you told me I had cooties. Would you take that back, knowing that you will one day have to marry me?" Robin asked curiously.
"Nope."
"And why not?"
"Because I meant it. Maybe I don't mean it anymore, and maybe I shouldn't have said, but I meant it then, and who knows how different our lives would've turned out if I hadn't? There's a chance things could be better, but for all we know they could be worse. There's no factual analysis for 'What If's' life happens, end of story. We can't change that." Patrick answered his chocolate brown eyes boring a hole in hers.
"Interesting perspective…"
"I'm full of interesting thoughts." Patrick replied with a dimpled grin. Robin scowled at him.
"And here I thought you were getting all mature…"
"Nah, not me, you must've been hallucinating."
"Would you rather have your true love or a million dollars? Pretend you're not rich, O.K.?"
"True love."
"I never pegged you for a romantic, Drake."
"Well, you know me, I like to surprise people…"
"That you do, Patrick that you do…"
"So, uh," Patrick paused and took a deep breath looking like he was preparing himself for some horrible task. "Would you…would you rath-rather, uh, walk out of here and pretend this never happen or kiss me?" Patrick asked stumbling over his words several times as he stared at Robin his breathing heavy.
A/N Well, I dunno, did I get to philosophical? Let me know. And review, if you want to know what Robin says.
