"What do you think about getting married?"

Cosima froze, looking startled by her fathers question, hoping this wasn't what she thought it was right now. "I haven't thought about it"Cosima responds her three brothers and one sister all looking at her curiously. "Hammel, honey! Don't throw that pressure on her so easily like that! You know how easily nervous she gets"Her mother scolds gently slapping her husbands arm. "Mom, Dad, what's this all about"Caleb asks looking curious. Cosima gripped her fork, noticing the look of fury flash at lightning speed across her brothers face. It had been like this since she came of age, Caleb keeping any and all suitors away and telling her that all she needed was him and her family to keep her happy. "Ayato wished for her hand"Hammel responds. Cosima's head darted up, her eyes brightening. "Ayato"Jessa repeats surprised as she set her fork and knife on her plate. "Ayato approached us the other day and asked us about Cosima"Hammel smiled Cosima perking up in surprise.

"He said he remembers you from a festival, Cosi, you two had talked for a while"Hammel smiled looking over at her. She looked down, remembering that easily. The two had walked and talked until he had to be pulled away for business and bid her farewell before leaving. It had been a little sad to see him leave since she enjoyed talking with him. Although she had expected him to forget about her. It actually made her happy to know that he didn't. "Well, did he say anything else about me?"Cosima asks hopefully, Caleb slowly looking at her. "He said you were a lovely girl and after that night you were really on his mind"Her mother giggled looking amused. "He looked so smitten with you, Cosi! My daughter is quite the sneak"Her mother teased nudging her jokingly. Cosima laughed, her mother joining in. Her mother had always been a jokester and enjoyed teasing all of them whenever she so much as got the chance to do so. It always brightened the mood. "He should b-"Her mother begins.

"Father, Mother, this is madness! Why does she need to get married to someone who's barely gonna be around!"Caleb protests shooting to his feet. "This is not your choice, Caleb! If Cosima wants to marry him then I will support my baby girl all the way, if she doesn't wish to I'LL THROW HIM OUT!"Hammel retorts sharply, glaring at his eldest son. "This is unfair!"Caleb says looking at his other siblings for help. Footsteps made them all look over as the door to the dining room opened, Cosima's eyes widening. Ayato smiled at her, making his way over but she noticed how he tried to keep the pace of his footing slow. "Lady Cosima"Ayato greets taking her hand and pressing a kiss to the back of it. "Ayato.."Cosima greets quietly. She stared up at him stunned, almost flinching when he dropped down to one knee, holding out a blue box with a ring inside. Jessa smiled, Caleb looking sharply at her as she quietly clapped. "I was hoping you'd marry me"Ayato smiled.

Cosima stared down at him, doing her best to not bolt out of the room. "Cosima.."Ayato blinked looking concerned because of her silence. She nodded, not trusting herself to speak as she smiled at him. "Congrats little sis"Hadel smiled clapping with the others. Cosima smiled feeling shy as the ring was slipped onto her finger. Caleb smiled and started to clap with the rest of their family, her eyes darting over to him. Fear flooded her, staring at her brother noticing how forced and cold his smile seemed. She was gonna be in for it later. A hand touched her arm, her eyes darting back to Ayato. "Would you like to come with me or stay here with your family for now"Ayato asks taking her hand. She looked down, then back up at him. "I'll stay here"Cosima replies practically feeling the pleased expression on her eldest brothers face. "I'll find time to visit then"Ayato promised. "Why don't we talk?"Hammel suggests. Cosima waved, watching the two go. She looked down, knowing she should prepare for her punishment now.