<strong></strong><div align="center"><em>Bethany turned her features to watch Damien as he spoke, yet again, the same as always....it was almost as if a robot had inhabited him, and she was mostly disliking it. Of course, no one could force him into anything, but she had decided to try and change his personality....if not now, much later. "Damien...besides the marriage, is there anything you've wished for?" she asked gently, turning to lean out the window once more, although she continued to silently and patiently await his answer. Sure, he might think she was crazy for asking him that, but it was about time he opened up....at least sooner or later, if they were to become a married couple.</em></div>