After what seemed like a very long day, the time has come for Leopold and Marielle to go on the first one-on-one date. Leopold waits, breathless, at the bottom of the stairs as Marielle descends, resplendent in coral.Leopold
(thinking): That is an amazing choice of dress. 20’s fashions are notoriously unfeminine but that dress is anything but. It’s just . . . incredible on her.
Leopold
(thinking): That entrance deserves a full scale orchestral rendition of the Joe Cocker song “You Are So Beautiful”.
Leopold
(thinking): Make that a full scale orchestra with a deep melodic bass solo. I can’t think of any song that could surpass the beauty standing before me.
Leopold: Marielle, you are truly a vision of loveliness. I am honoured to be your escort this evening.
Leopold
(thinking): Forget the bass, I think there is a Beatles song more fitting.
(humming under his breath) “Something in the way she moves...”
Marielle: You look like the bee's knees, Leopold. I'm pretty glad to have you as my escort, too.
Leopold: You are more refreshing than a Vial of Potent Bliss. Just looking at you is an exhilarating experience.
Marielle: You sure know how to make a girl feel good, Leopold. That compliment is
très à propos for an alchemist such as myself.
Marielle: So, are you ready to go have the night of your life?
Leopold: Yes, let us be on our way.
Leopold
(thinking): Open your eyes Leo, it’s just a dream.
Leopold
(thinking): Dream or not, I’m dazzled by this vision standing before me.
(humming) “Pretty Woman... I don’t believe you, you’re not the truth... No one can look as good as you...”
Leopold: Wait! Allow me to get the door for you.
Marielle: Oh! Such a gentleman. But I'd expect nothing less from you, Leopold.
Leopold:
Entrez vous, mademoiselle.Marielle
(giggling): Merci, monsieur très gentil.
Marielle: Oh! The seat's a bit low!
(laughs)Leopold: Are you quite comfortable?
Marielle: Yes, it's very comfortable, it's just a bit difficult to see.
Leopold: If it doesn't disorient you, close your eyes, Marielle. There isn’t anything out there more enchanting than what is in this car with me. Everything else is not worth straining yourself to see. I see this car has a radio. Would you like some music?
Marielle
(blushing): Yes, please. I wonder if Starlight Shores has an oldies station? Or jazz would be nice.
Leopold: Let us find out.
Where are they going? Find out in Arrival!