invisible string

And isn't it just so pretty to think/All along there was some/Invisible string/Tying you to me?

In June, Damian graduated from Gotham University.

Marinette took him out to BatBurger to watch the latest X-men movie to celebrate. Damian critiqued the fight scenes and Marinette judged the fashion. During their ice cream, they finalized their plans to introduce her to the Waynes–the Batfamily would come later.

They strolled back to Marientte's house and Marinette headed to the kitchen to make some tea, as the wind had cooled off the air on their way back.

In the living room, Damian enlisted the help of the kwami to set up his surprise.

Hearing his soulmate come down the hallway, he jumped up to take the tray and place it on the table. The kwami bobbed around the room, holding candles.

The floor had more lit candles flickering in the breeze, interspersed with roses and wildflowers of various colours.

She gasped and put her hands over her mouth as he knelt in front of her, holding a box in his hand.

"Marinette Dupain-Cheng, I love you. Even if we weren't soulmates, I like to think that I would have chosen you to build a life with. Every time I see you or hear you or even just get a text from you, my day becomes a little brighter. Will you do me the immense honour of becoming my wife?"

"Absolutely! Yes! I love you too, Damian, so much." She flung her arms around his neck and let the happy tear escape.

Damian slid the gold, sapphire, and diamond ring on her left ring finger.

"This was one thing my mother gave me when I last saw her," he said. "It was her mother's."

The couple curled up on the couch, talking quietly together.

The kwami blew out the candles and smiled happily at the scene, glad their Guardian had found her soulmate and was so happy with him.

~~~

Were there clues I didn't see?

On the twenty-second of June, Chloe drove Marinette to 1007 Mountain Drive.

Alfred answered Mari's knock. "How may I help you, Miss?"

'May I see Damian Wayne, please?"

"I'm afraid he's occupied at the moment. Whom shall I say is asking?"

'He's expecting me, Mr. Pennyworth. Mademoiselle Dupain-cheng."

Damian came downstairs. 'Who's there, Alfred?"

Titus came bounding to greet Mari, and she bent over him, cooing at him as she rubbed his ears.

"How unusual. Normally, Titius does not greet strangers. It's a Mlle. Dupain-Cheng, Master Damian. She says you are expecting her."

"Oh, this early? Yes, I am." He approached Mari, nodding at Chloe, who was standing behind her. "Hello."

"Hey, Damian. Um, is everyone in position?"

"I believe so. This family is rather unpredictable. Alfred, is the family in the living room or the den?"

"Living room, Master Damian. Shall I prepare tea?"

"Yes, please. Thank you, Pennyworth."

Chloe stepped around Mari, who was occupied with loving Titus. "Hey, loverboy. Filming okay?"

"Yes. Send it to me to review first, though, please."

"Sure."

The trip arrived at the living room, where Bruce, Tim, Dick and Kor'i, Jason, Babs, Cass, and Steph were gathered quietly.