Short Hand: Dream Time Therapy 1

While dreaming, Shepherd once again entertains Princess Luna in her human form.

Shepherd: "And that... Is how you make a Denver omelet!"

Luna: "Hmm... Yes, interesting."

They were in a generic diner for his dream. Luna was sitting at a table, looking forlorn. Shepherd frowned as he set the food in front of her.

Shepherd: "Something wrong, Princess?"

Luna: "Hm? Oh no, it smells quite delicious. Your memories about food are very distinct."

Shepherd: "You know what I meant."

Luna: sighs "... I was just thinking about life. How long I have lived. And all I missed out on. It was very depressing."

Shepherd: "Oh. I'm sorry."

Luna: "Nay, do not be sorry, Ser Shepherd. Your own loneliness is similar, and I am sorry for bringing it up."

Shepherd: "Oh no, it's okay. I like being able to talk to you about this stuff. It's really helped me."

Luna: "Really? You seemed to be doing well before the Summer Sun Celebration, all told."

Shepherd: sighs, sits down "Yeah... I seemed to be. Honestly, I would just break down crying if I didn't put myself to work."

Luna: nods "To bury yourself in work is a good distraction... But that is all it proves to be, unless you confront your demons."

Shepherd: "Yeah. But... I mean... I still feel sad sometimes. About being the only human and never seeing Earth again. But I have built a life here. I do have friends. And I get to go on awesome, crazy adventures." smiles "Even though I would like to have my boring life back, this world... Is not a bad place. And I have lots of reasons to be happy."

Luna: smiles back "Indeed. Thank you, Ser Shepherd."

Shepherd: "You can just call be Shepherd, if you'd like."

Luna: blush "That would indicate an... Intimacy between us that I am not ready to initiate just yet."

Shepherd: blink "... What, do we have to be married for you to call me by my name?"

Luna: blushes harder, covers her cheeks "O-Oh my! S-Ser Shepherd, you're so forward! I-I owe you a boon but to make your intentions so plainly!"

Shepherd: "Wait what-"

Luna: "NO MATTER! I ACCEPT!"

Shepherd: "HANG ON A SECOND! I didn't mean we get married-"

Luna: "Right now?! W-Well, I wouldn't want to wait that long either I suppose-!"

Shepherd sighs, grabs Luna, and strokes the top of her head. She calms down.

Shepherd: "Right... How about we try that again, hm?"

Luna: "Okay..."

Comments

[FoxyLove]

Damnit Luna! You should have started negotiations for terms of when you should get married. Probably right after you've made sure Shephard has knocked you up!

[Even Evil Has Standards]

Nice going, Lulu.

[Totally Not A Pony]

Ah, Luna. Never change, you’re perfect just the way you are.