Early America

Isa

I smile, "Sure."

Will

I smile back and nod, "I would have to ask your father's permission then."

Isa

I hesitate before standing and leading him out, "Follow me."

Oh god...

Will

I swallow, standing and following her, "Oh. It didn't have to be now, but okay."

Isa

I don't answer and realize my dad went home with my family. I lead him home, closing the door behind us, "Daddy?"

Will

Keep respectful. Do what Mother taught. I follow her inside and look around, taking everything in.

Isa

My father tells us to come to his office and I lead him there, my father sitting at his desk with a lamp on and looking over scripts that he has to sign. He glances up at Will and I, "Hello."

Will

I swallow and nod politely, "Evening, sir."

Isa

I hesitate, "This is William. He has something to ask you."

Will

I nod and swallow again, "I'd like to ask your permission to court your daughter, sir."

Isa

He looks up fully, studying him before glancing at me. I keep silent, biting my lip, and he sighs heavily before running his hand over his face, "Where do you work, son?"

Will

I take a deep breath, "I work my family's land with my father, sir, but I'm looking into a late apprenticeship with the town's gunsmith."

Isa

He nods, "And future plans?"

Will

Uh... "A family. Particularly when the war is over. A battlefield isn't a place where I'd like my child to be raised. No stability in it. I'd also like to have an education eventually. I've heard about a... Benjamin Franklin. I wanna learn some of his teachings one day, pass it down to my children."

Isa

He hesitates, "Dont hurt her, son," He flashes a weak smile.

Yay!