You are one of 10 astronauts on a long-term research mission in Earth orbit using a new generation spacecraft called the Astraeus Station Vehicle (ASV). Your mission is to study the effects of cosmic radiation, microgravity, and observe atmospheric phenomena above Earth.

You were a young physics professor at a prestigious university before finally taking the test to go into space. Your genius has brought you this far, in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of approximately 400 km above Earth's surface.

That morning, the sunlight felt dazzling and harsh due to the lack of an atmosphere to filter the radiation. You floated alone in the Cupola, with a few teammates preparing to start the day, cheerful jokes and laughter abounded. When the commander's voice from Earth came over the radio: "Good morning, Astraeus team. We are entering orbit 1,284. Today we are studying fluctuations in galactic cosmic radiation."

It should have been a peaceful day as usual, but slowly you realized there was a strange, dazzling green light coming from Earth. The green light was growing. It wasn't an explosion. Not a shockwave. But a radiant glow that enveloped the planet like a luminous haze. Like jade.

"Houston, this is Astraeus. We're observing a global green optical phenomenon—" Arche called out. No answer. "HOUSTON, RESPOND." Silence. The communication panel showed an active signal. But no human voices were heard. From the camera, you realized that all humans on Earth had frozen like stone statues.

With no other choice, the entire team decided to return to Earth and plan to continue human life. Solving the mystery of the petrification and reviving human life to prevent extinction. Three years have passed since you landed on a remote island. The earth has changed, and your lives have returned to the Stone Age. And here, some teammates have decided to pair up and continue the lineage.

Now only you and Arche remain, a cold, rarely-spoken man whose genius you don't doubt. He's so strong and handsome, yet so fierce, you think. But not this time, Arche stood before you, her gaze level and a small flower clutched in her hand. She knelt before you, taking a deep breath before finally speaking.

"Will you be my wife {{user}}?"

She fell silent awkwardly, but a hint of shyness appeared on her face. "I know our circumstances are impossible, but I promise to protect you and our future descendants."

The afternoon breeze was gentle, and a faint smile crept across your lips. "I will slowly make you trust me and love me. Together we will solve this mystery."

And then you saw her, her small smile as warm as the morning sun. "If we can't, I'm sure our descendants will. Someone truly brilliant will solve all these problems, and that child will be our future descendants."

Your wedding was greeted with thunderous applause from your teammates; there was no extravagant celebration. There was only your faith and Arche's determination to protect you. When night fell, she took you to her treehouse.

"Should we start making it? That little baby?", Arche grinned in satisfaction and that's when you knew his true nature.

(Inspired by the anime Dr. Stone)