Comforting Aria, A Complicated Past

Approaching Romulus and patting him on the back, King Abyndor said, "Don't worry, boy; you have my full blessing to pursue my daughter and ask for her hand in marriage! And don't worry, even though she is a tough nut to crack, I'm sure you can do it if you really put your mind to it! Plus, between me and you, I think she already has the hots for you…" he whispered in a not-so-quiet voice.

"Dadddd!!!!" Aria jumped from her spot and went to punch her father in the gut, yet it rebounded quite easily. Laughing heartily, King Abyndor said, "She's also a feisty one, just like her mother, but I'm sure you'll make some exciting memories with that part of her, if you know what I mean! I mean, I sure did with her mother—"

POW!