Flushed, Isadora lowered her head and spoke, a bit more flustered, "This is my first time doing this, so I would appreciate it if you stopped making fun of me."
Orion's expression became slightly serious, and he nodded in response. "You are right. Compared to you, I have had more experience, so mistakes are bound to happen," he replied. "I'm glad that you didn't try to propose a contract and negotiation terms."
Then, Orion's playful expression softened. "Are you sure this decision comes from your heart?" he asked, a faint smile emerging.
"...Yes," Isadora stuttered, nodding her head firmly. "Both from a personal and political point of view, it would only become more troublesome if I delayed this proposal any longer," she explained.
