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I understand. I promise you I'll be very careful if something like that happens; again, I won't let you hurt me. But otherwise... Well, there's no telling that you won't become more similar to how you are now. I still don't think it's possible for us to be entirely the same person, regardless of what they try to do.

I really do think we can make it through anything Retrospec throws at us.

...I'm not certain.

[He wants to be. But the fact of the matter is that he isn't.]

It isn't that I don't want this, because I do. It's just not something I can set aside so easily.

No, I understand. It's difficult to think about. My perspective's different, since I haven't been through something like that personally. So it's possible I'm just being too optimistic... but I really do think we'll be okay.

We don't have to go through with this, if you don't think it's a good idea.

...It will be like it was in that dream you experienced, with a possibility that it wouldn't change or get better. You would married to that.

I'm not sure that's a prospect that should be inflicted on you.

[He considers that for a moment before nodding.]

I understand. It... would be very difficult. It doesn't mean I'd love you any less, and I wouldn't want to leave you. If I needed to, of course I would. But I... want to be with you, for however long I can be. No matter what.

I love you, and I want to marry you. I know if this happens it'll be very difficult. But it'll be very difficult whether I'm married to you or not. This isn't going to change my mind.

If you don't want to go through with this, then we won't. I won't bring it up again. I just... I don't want to live in fear of what could happen. We don't have any guarantee that it will happen again. So I... I'd like to marry you, though I am aware that it is a risk we'd be taking. I can promise you that it'll be worth it to me, even if that does end up happening.

[He remains quiet for a while at that; it's taking him a little while to sort through his thoughts on it, to figure out what he wants to say to any of that.]

...It's still something I want. Marrying you.

[Jaeger doesn't interrupt, though his grip has gone tight on Wesker's hand by the time he responds.]

I'm really happy to hear that. There's nothing I want more, honestly.

It's not something I would decide to do lightly. Even now, I can't say that I'm positive that it's a good idea.

But it is what would make me happy, I think.

I know. It's entirely possible that this will just make things very difficult for us at some point.

But I know it'll make me happy, and I can't think of anything I'd ever want more. I love you, and I want to be with you forever.

[His grip tightens on Wesker's hand.]

[...]

I suppose the question, then, is when you would want to do this.

I don't mind waiting, but I am very excited about it... I suppose saying "as soon as possible" is a bit much though, ja?

Slightly.

What, you don't want to marry me right away? I'm hurt, Albert.

[He's smirking like a douchebag, so he's not even trying to be halfway convincing.]

More like "I want to do this properly." Besides, I'm sure you'll enjoy being engaged about as much as you enjoy being married proper.

[...Just saying.]

[Oh, that's really nice...]

You say that like I haven't already been so excited I can't sit still... I'm not sure how much more excitement I can take!

[Jaeger... That's cute, okay.]

Should we tell people...? About this.

I'd like to. It's been kind of hard not saying anything about it, honestly... But if you want to wait or keep it quiet, I don't mind. I do think we should tell Elda before anyone else, though.

[He tips his head a bit at that; after a moment he nods, however.]

That...seems fair, yes. Would you prefer that I do so?

[He considers that for a moment.]

It's not like I'd mind talking to her about it, but I'm not sure I really know how to break it to her. We could both tell her, but honestly I'm not sure if that would be better or worse.

I don't think she'll take it badly or anything of the sort, but I'm sure it'll be a little odd for her to hear.

I don't mind telling her. I know it will be difficult for her, but it isn't as though I haven't told her difficult things before.

I appreciate it. I know she'll be okay, but I hope it isn't too difficult for her to hear...

...She's often had difficulty with the fact that she never married or had family of her own. We were also together for a fairly long time, despite the fact that we both acknowledged nothing would come of it.

Yes, I'm worried about it for both of those reasons. I can only imagine how lonely she feels with both her sons off the network now. I've been wondering if she's doing okay...

She's a very strong person, and I have no doubts she'll be happy for both of us. But it could be a bit difficult for her to get used to.

..I'll talk to her about it.

[He's not sure how good he'll be at it, but he'll try, anyway.]

[His grip tightens on Wesker's hand again.]

There's no rush, so whenever you feel ready. Let me know how it goes, ja?

I really do think you'll be able to keep her calm. You've always been good at helping me calm down, at any rate.

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