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This agreement is made and entered into on this …………… by and betweenSelene Thorena Nightbloom, née Duskbriar, hereinafter referred to as “the Bride,” andDorian ……….. Nightbloom, hereinafter referred to as “the Groom.”
Both parties, recognising the nature of their union, do hereby agree to the following terms in the spirit of mutual respect, cooperation, and companionship:
1. Shared Mealtimes
The couple shall endeavour to share at least one meal per day. Exceptions shall be made in cases of:
Absence from home due to travel or external obligations
Illness or incapacity
Any other unforeseen circumstance upon which both parties agree
2. Evening Recreation
The couple shall engage in a shared game each evening following supper. The exact time shall be determined by mutual agreement.
Acceptable games shall include, but are not limited to, Chess, Last Man Home, Cribbage, Piquet, Backgammon.
The game need not continue if either party is fatigued, preoccupied with urgent matters, or otherwise unable to participate in good spirit.
3. Honesty Clause
Should either party find themselves unable or unwilling to provide a truthful statement, they shall instead express their sentiment through a physical embrace (hug) in lieu of a falsehood.
This agreement is made in good faith and shall remain in effect for the duration of the marriage unless amended by mutual consent.
Dorian reviews the document carefully. “This is… very well written,” he says finally.
“I found some old legal documents in the library and emulated the language,” Selene explains. “It’s just supposed to be a silly gesture, nothing serious—”
“I love it,” Dorian says, stepping in the room fully and walking towards the desk. “May I make an addendum?”
“Be my guest.”
4. Privacy and Personal Chambers
