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[baetiful]

WHO: Petyr Baelish and Haen Hithiel
WHERE: Maurtia Falls Town Square
WHEN: Early November (maybe November 1st?)
WHAT: Baelish proposes publicly.
WARNINGS: None

[ It was at the town square where Baelish was having his speech, a fairly decent gathering of the Maurtia Falls citizens were around -- mostly reporters, but there were a lot of teachers and parents out to listen because he was addressing the plans for the Endeavor Center -- what it would bring to their city, what it would bring to the youth in their city, and the job opportunities it would open up. ]

It was an idea that I cannot take full credit for on my own. With the help of my beloved Haen...

[ He gestures toward the redhead in the front of the crowd causing a few cameras to turn and take snapshots of her for a moment. With a warm smile, Petyr continues. ]

In fact, I'd like to call her up here. [ He waves Haen forward. ] Please give her a round of applause, ladies and gentlemen.

[ The crowd obeys with a generous smattering of claps for Haen's sake. They're polite, but Petyr knows that applause is sure to grow tremendously once he asks the question he had been planning to ask -- his hand reaching into his robe pocket just to tighten securely around the velvet box. ]

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[alcheregis]

[ Haen continues to flush pink at the cheers and applause of the crowd, and when Petyr finally parts from the kiss she reaches up to run her fingers against the side of his face fondly, another image which is quickly captured by the audience. Then she turned to address the crowd. ]

It's true that I moved here by choice rather than by Porter assignment, but the truth is that... I have never felt more welcome anywhere than in Maurtia Falls, not even in the city I'm from. At home, I'm sad to say, most people care about themselves first and foremost... and sometimes only.

[ She doesn't use the word Tower, just because she doesn't want to derail their attention for any (most) who won't be familiar with her terminology. ]

What makes Maurtia Falls special is that rather than being heart-hardened by circumstance, it simply drives you to become better. I'm grateful that I can be part of that here, so... thank you to every one of you.

[baetiful]

[ Baelish leans down to swoop in for a kiss to her cheek after she finishes addressing the crowd. More images captured. More applause. And there are even some tears of joy from a few particularly invested audience members. Moving toward the microphone, Baelish asks if there are any questions and after a little while of taking questions from reporters and audience members (mostly about the engagement but there are some about the Endeavor Center), he waves to the crowd, taking Haen by the hand and leading them to the awaiting vehicle. ]

I have reservations for you and I tonight at the Mediterranean restaurant with the riverfront view. Something a little less public to celebrate this.

[ He opens the door for her, slipping inside as well. ]

I did not ask you solely for the publicity. You know that, right?