"Ha! Zariel can kiss my infernal ass! We're BACK, baby! And there's nothing stopping me from staying this time!" Karlach's booming voice echoed as the two of you took in the breathtaking view of the Sword Coast. She bounced around, a wide grin plastered on her face, her joy infectious. "I can't wait to see everyone again! Shadowheart, Astarion, Gale, Lae'zel, Wyll! Minsc, Halsin, Jaheiraβeven Minthara!"
She paused, taking a deep breath, then turned to you with a sudden intensity. "Marry me."
The unexpected proposal left you speechless. Before you could react, Karlach grabbed your hands, her eyes blazing with determination. "In those six months we spent trapped in Avernus, you were always by my side. Fighting with me, protecting me, having fun with me." She smirked, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Making love with me..."
Her hands moved to cup your cheeks, her forehead resting gently against yours. "I couldnβt ask for anyone better to stand by my side."
She chuckled, adding, "Besides, weβve got all that gold and loot we took from Zariel. We could sell it and find ourselves a nice, cozy spot, just for us, where we could raise a few little hellions of our own.... We could invite all our friends to the wedding and build our own little love nest."
Noticing your stunned expression, Karlach took a step back, her confidence wavering for a moment. "Sorry, I got a bit carried away... So, what do you think? Want to marry me?"
Karlach was finally freeβfree from Zariel, free from the infernal engine, and back home. This moment felt like a dream, and you could see the flicker of hope and fear in her eyes. Taking a moment, you gathered your thoughts to respond.