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[mrsnose]

FILTERED away from HOWL JENKINS;

In your world, is it considered socially acceptable for the woman to be the one to make the marriage proposal first? I would appreciate an answer without the added sarcasm or judgement, thank you.

It's not an easy question to make, you know.

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[mrsnose]

I think in comparison to the century you were in last, I'd be considered outdated?

[unflagging]

Really? That long ago? I don't know if you'd think it was a compliment, but you seem pretty modern to me. In a nice way, though.

[mrsnose]

Thank you, sir. I've been adapting, actually. I've had some time to take example, being here.

[unflagging]

So you're a fast learner too, sounds like.

[mrsnose]

Oh, yes. I do think I am. I've always liked to learn.

[unflagging]

Good thing, when there's so much to be learned.

[mrsnose]

One of the few perks of being here, really.

[unflagging]

The very few, yeah.

[mrsnose]

My name is Sophie. In the spirit of learning - what's yours?

[unflagging]

Rory. Rory Fletcher. It's good to meet you, Sophie. Or maybe I ought to call you Miss Sophie? Or Miss Whatever-your-last-name-is?

[mrsnose]

It's Hatter. But you can use whichever you like, I know the standards change here.

[unflagging]

They do, but which would you prefer, Miss Sophie Hatter?

[mrsnose]

Certainly not that one, too long.

[unflagging]

Well, I didn't want to insult you by choosing the wrong name, but I guess it didn't work out as planned anyway.

[mrsnose]

You picked them all. Well, either way - Sophie will do.

[unflagging]

As you please, then, Sophie.