So I was an hour late to my own engagement party. It wasn't my fault, I was too focused on my work!
Anyway, I arrived around 8pm, wearing my best suit. I saw the directors talking amongst themselves, obviously about me judging by their mannerisms. But I wasn't concerned with them right now, cause standing near the entrance was Fareeha.
Leaning against the doorframe, she was a vision of beauty and power. She had her hair down and wore a jet black dress which seemed to radiate power, a dominant force. As I approached, she smirked. I knew I was in for it.
"Ah Dr Zeigler, I see you finally decided to show up." she said in a teasing tone as she pulled me in her strong, tight embrace. "Don't tell me you've changed your mind, have you my dear?".
I knew she was joking, but I still melted into a stuttering mess "I-I-I'm so so s-sorry, Today was just really stressful and I was distracted and-and-" "Hush." She pulled me closer and placed her lips on mine to shut me up, and it worked. Her touch was firm but tender, and for all too brief a moment, I was in heaven.
Unfortunately now was not the time and place for this, so she released me slowly as she whispered "It's fine darling. Mother told me what happened. I know how important your work is. If I wasn't ready to deal with your work coming first occasionally, I wouldn't have said yes. it's your passion for helping people that made me want you in the first place." I smiled at her, but before I could reply, a large hand rested on my shoulder. "AH, YOU DID DECIDE TO COME AFTER ALL!" bellowed a familiar voice. I turned to greet Reinhardt, who picked Fareeha and I up in a huge bear hug "oof, it's good to see you too Rein" He put us down and we could see Ana was by his side. "Maybe we should plan for the wedding to take place the day after it's booked, that way you'll make it on time" She chuckled. "That won't be necessary, Mrs Amari. The next 12 weeks will be the longest of my life" I replied, as Fareeha blushed at my remark, while Ana, smirking, continued. "Well that meeting felt like the longest of mine. You know considering what you've argued against in the past, I'm surprised you are now the one pushing those moral boundaries."
Right. the Biotic rifle incident, I thought. I was preparing to argue with her when Fareeha stepped in.
"Mom, you know this is different. This work of her's could change everything. It's a cause worth fighting for." She argued. A smile slowly spread on Ana's face as she replied "I know, I just think you should be cautious. Much like your Nano Tech, it could easily backfire or worse. Now let's go inside before we talk the whole night away".
We proceeded to join the celebration, and though there was some awkwardness with the other directors, it turned out to be a nice night.
As I was leaving, Gabriel approached me wanting to discuss how interested he was in my proposal. He handed me a list of mental hospitals, suggesting I start there. "Those poor souls with seemingly no chance of a cure are much more likely to listen. I know you can convince them, but if not, find another way. This is very important, and once you prove your theories true, they'll change their minds." I thanked him for the support and left for home.
I have to get back to work. Overwatch may have blocked me, but maybe I will have better luck at one of these asylums. I'll just have to present a stronger case.
