Now I'm curious, how would your oc react to being proposed ?
gonna talk abt the ones mentioned by name before! unhinged ppl alert.
For Caleb, it highly depends on what kind of dynamic you have, but I'm gonna assume you'd have had an actual relationship before asking, so: Oh boy. Let's hope you're not out in public if you're proposing to him. He just stares at you for a very uncomfortable amount of time, mouth hanging slightly open. Asks if you're joking. You are, aren't you?, he isn't- You say you're not. He's staring again, but it doesn't take more than a couple of seconds for him to burst into tears. Joins you on the floor if you're kneeling, and he just nods over and over again instead of saying anything. He isn't sure what he's feeling, but it isn't bad.
What are you asking them? What's the glimmering thingy over there?? It's pretty!!! They do like shiny rocks, but... Cyan genuinely doesn't know what's going on. Since they don't undertand the question, they focus on poking the gem with one of their tentacles instead. You try to explain it to them and they just get more confused. A ceremony to be... Together forever?? You didn't want to before now?? You weren't mated?? :(... Whoops. They're a bit slow though, if you're really nice to them for a couple of minutes, they'll forget they were ever upset.
Oh!! OH!!!! A ring, down on one knee, a circular small object decorated with a gem, the word 'marriage'... This is- She's seen this before, this is a proposal!! And you're asking her!! BFF didn't even force you into anything, you decided this all on your own. That's so cute!! You're so adorable!!!! You must really want to stay with her. She's so excited she completely foregoes any answer except for squealing and lunging at you, tackling you to the floor and likely knocking the ring out of your hands. She's pressing a big, fat kiss right on your lips, hair stretching out to caress your face. That's answer enough.
No one can know. It's the first thing Floris, practical as ever, makes you promise him. You can't even legally get married. But he's not resistant to the idea either, he's smiling when he accepts the plain ring you offer him. He'll wear it on a necklace, you should too. Otherwise, people might ask questions you won't be able to answer. ...It's not right, all of this. How much of this is your own desire, and what part is his influence? It's not like he's ever suggested the idea of marriage though, that was all you. Yes, it's all fine. He should make you happy.
A gentle smile spreads on her face, like a flower bud opening its petals. Marilla would never have asked on her own, wouldn't have cursed you with the burden of aging at her side while she remains the same. But... Since you're asking her with such a hopeful expression, she can't possibly say no. Despite her better judgement. Considering there's no shops near and her hands are larger than those of a human, you had to make the ring yourself. No matter how clumsily the metal is molten together, she'll take and wear it with pride. After slipping it on, she wraps her arms around you in a tight hug and lifts you up so your legs are dangling in the air. Any protest is met with laughter.
