Persuasion

Rui was quite proud of his ability to maintain a facade of composure and hide his thoughts. Short of Martial Masters and their seemingly telepathic ability to peer into one's mind, his control over his micro-expressions and body language was quite high.

Yet even his formidable control was shattered by the sheer absurdity that the Corporate Princess uttered to him.

"What…?" Rui whispered. 

"I just offered a proposal of marriage to you, Senior Quarrier," She remarked without so much as a hint of fluctuation in her cadence.

Rui stared at her with bewilderment. "I don't understand. Is this your idea of humor? It is rather strange."

"I am not jesting, Senior Quarrier," She replied with the same monotone that she had conducted her presentation with. "I am offering a proposal of marriage to you."

"…But why?" He stared at her, unable to believe what was happening at the moment.