To my S-Class Partner,
Looking back at the Scrolls of Destiny, it’s clear our names were written together long before we met. We began our journey right as the world turned to chaos, facing the storms of the last few years without a moment's rest.
From the very start, you stepped into the role of a true Guardian. When I was caretaking for my grandmother and my mother through the long days of their failing health, you were the Spirit Energy that kept me from breaking. You held me up while I was helping them through their final battles, and you stood by me as we navigated the loss of your mother from afar. You didn't just walk beside me—you chose to lead our family, adopting our children and proving that loyalty is the strongest bond there is.
We have moved so much, and navigated the darkest labyrinths of mental and physical health struggles of our own. We’ve said goodbye to our best dog, only to open our hearts to two more (mostly). Through every 'Saga' of our life together, the world outside has been a whirlwind of noise, yet you have remained my Safe Realm.
Your strength is a marvel—not just your physical grit, but your mental fortitude. And yet, your greatest power is your humor; you turn our hardest days into punchlines, proving that no despair can stand against your wit.
We finally have a home to grow in, a sanctuary away from the battlefield. Even after all the loss and the chaos, I look at you and realize we are still on Day One. The love hasn't faded; it’s just evolved into something legendary.
In this world, the next, and every world in between—I’d choose you every time.
To the next world and back,
Hayley
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“He is half of my soul, as the poets say."
“We're staying together," he promised. "You're not getting away from me. Never again.”
“I'm not a religious person but I do sometimes think God made you for me.”
“If you were music, I would listen to you ceaselessly, and my low spirits would brighten up.”
“Love is like a puzzle. When you find the right pieces, everything falls into place."
“I wanted to walk beside you all the time. I wanted to be at your side always. Your smile is what saved me.”
“I'll always be by your side. You and I... we're one in the same”
“Sometimes my brain doesn't know what my mouth is saying, good thing my heart does, will you marry me?”
“Love isn't something you take, it's something you gain"
“Love is certainly never safe, but it’s absolutely worth it.”
“Loving you is the easiest thing I've ever done.”
“You,” he says, before the door closes all the way. “I often dream of you."
“He made me laugh without meaning to. In fact, that was how he seemed to exist in the world. Just making it better, without meaning to.”
“A marriage is always made up of two people who are prepared to swear that only the other one snores.”
Authorized Personnel Only: Destination Log for Team Rogers
- Local Green-Zone (The Park): A mission to reconnect with nature's energy. High priority for quiet reconnaissance and deep-level communication.
- The Archives (The Library): I have a massive backlog of scrolls I need to convince you to read. Even if I have to read them to you myself.
- The 'Undercover' Gala (Fancy Restaurant): A mission to infiltrate high-society. We’ll wear our best gear and recreate the energy of our first encounter.
- Curry House Recon (Indian Restaurant): Essential refueling. Our shared affinity for high-level curry is a cornerstone of our team's morale.
- Field Operation (Picnic): Portable rations in a scenic location. A simple but effective strategy for maximum quality time.
- Tactical Simulation (New Board Game): It’s time to test our synergy on a new battlefield. A fresh challenge we haven't mastered yet.
- Visual Simulation (The Movies): Standing by for a high-budget production worth our Spirit Energy—something good has to come out eventually.
- High-Level Scavenger Hunt (Upscale Thrift Store): A mission to recover "artifacts" from the wealthy. One man's discarded "trash" is officially our favorite S-Class pants.