"What's a 'marriage'?" -Pyre displaying her unfamiliarity with human customs.
After running a few heists, Pyre decided that she wanted a break from the fighting and led Dark to an old watertower. There the two talked about the days events and where it left them. Dark once more confessed his feelings for Pyre, hoping she would not reject him. However, Pyre was feeling freer and more clear, having felt that she had relieved herself of the burden of trying to be loyal to Baron. She found that the shield she had made around her heart to keep from being hurt again was unraveling. Listening to Dark's proclamation that he would never lie to or hurt her, she quietly admitted that she felt that she could now believe him. None of her bad memories trigged to ruin the moment, as they embraced and she confessed that she loved him too. They agreed that no matter what happened, they would always have each other and would be eachother's strength. Pyre is still scared at what this exposes her too, but also feels a growing confidence that Dark meant it when he said he loved her and would never betray her.
The two began spending every moment they could together, carrying out missions and heists to further the Nation's cause. However, one of Pyre's contacts, the Diviner, then informed her of an imminent threat on her life, but refused to tell her more unless she performed some jobs for him. Upset and frightened, Pyre took the offer and lead the way to the first job. Dark quickly determined that something was troubling her and asked what was wrong. Reluctant to tell him, but not wanting any lies or secrets between them, Pyre told him what the Diviner had told her. She was shocked when Dark became furious and determined to prevent it happening.. even offering to kill the Diviner. She quickly calmed him, telling him that killing the Diviner would prevent them from learning what was trying to kill her. They agreed that they'd have to play by the Diviner's rules for now. They carried out several errands for the man, bringing back priceless red coral and other mystical artifacts. In doing so they exposed a cult who planned to release a powerful entity into the world by sacrificing Pyre. In working to eliminate this threat, Dark discovers just how deep his feelings for Pyre run. During one mission, Pyre notices that Dark seems disturbed about something and presses him to find out what's wrong. Instead of hearing a problem, Dark starts lavishing her with praise. Flattered she calms him and then is shocked herself when Dark proposes to her. Uncertain of what a "marriage" actually is, Pyre accepts Dark's offer of time to think about it. They finish up that mission and decide to take a break. Returning to the base, Pyre decides to relieve stress by cooking. Psychocat and Penny-Dreadful both show up to her offer of dinner. While talking to them, she revealed the box and Dark's proposal, and received some advice from Penny that made things a lot clearer to her. Pyre decided to accept Dark's proposal and wear the ring (after some momentary confusion as to which finger to put it on).
Determined to stop to save not only Pyre but also to eliminate any threat to the Nation, the two met up again at their next location. Pyre played coy in hiding her hand until Dark got cocky and was nearly killed, as she yelled at him to never scare her like that again, Dark noticed the ring she wore. Elated at her decision they embrace and Pyre tells Dark not to scare her like that again. They then get back to work and follow the trail of clues right to the Priest in charge and destroy him and the seat of his power. Thus ending the threat and saving Pyre.
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