Arranged marriage AU starter sentences

symbolmemes:

sidestuiff:

• “So you’re my future bride/groom? You’re not what I expected at all.”
  
• “I know it doesn’t seem so, but I will take care of you.”
  
• “Let’s get this straight, I’m only agreeing with this arrangement so my parents would shut up.”
  
• “I…think I’m in love?”
  
• “You don’t have to worry, I’m never going to touch you.”
  
• “I look forward to getting to know you better.”
  
• “Are you scared? Don’t be. ‘ll protect you from today onwards.”
  
• “You are the reason why I can’t be happy.”
  
• “I don’t want to marry you at all, the person I love is someone else.”
  
• “We’ll make this work out.”
  
• “Don’t run away from this, from me!”
  
• “I can’t believe they’re making us get together.”
  
• “It’s crazy, isn’t it? Two complete strangers who know nothing about each other being brought together like this.”
  
• “The moment I saw you, I knew we were meant to be.”
  
• “I know it’s already been arranged, but let me do this properly…Will you marry me?”
  
• “All right, all right! If you’re so against it, then we can work together to sabotage our own wedding!”
  
• “If I don’t win your heart in a month we can call off the wedding.”
  
• “You are mine now. Don’t look at anyone else.”
  
• “Don’t cry. I promise I will love you and protect you to the best of my ability, til death do we part.”
  
• “I have loved the idea of you since before you were even born.”
  
• “ have been eagerly awaiting the day I could finally meet you…and I am not disappointed. You are beautiful.”
  
• “I don’t think this is going to work out. It’s a mistake to go through with this.”
  

I decided to add some more political/ royalty specific themed ones:

• “I can do this. For the sake of our kingdoms.”
  
• “This is a good match. Our families’ alliance will be stronger than ever.”
  
• “Aren’t you happy to give your future for your people?”
  
• “I’ll try my best to be a good husband/wife/spouse. Though I don’t feel like I’m ready. The threat of war couldn’t wait, though it seems.”
  
• “Even though this was chosen for us as children, I could never be ready for the day.”
  
• “I don’t want this, but I won’t turn my back on an alliance to save my people.”
  
• “You’re a worthy prize to stay my hand. Thanks to your beauty, your people won’t suffer anymore. Aren’t you glad?”
  
• “A prince/princess/royal for little old me? The approach of my forces must have really terrified you.” 
  
• “Our heirs will surely be beautiful, at least.”
  
• “Is this the only way to save our kingdoms? Not that you’re not lovely. I just don’t feel ready.” 
  

And some same sex ones:

“Though the question of an heir remains, I’d say I got lucky.”

“Desperate enough to give you to me even though there will be no heir. I must say I’m pleased.”

“I never thought I’d be able to marry who I wanted– at least you’re my type. It’s a start.”

“I can’t believe my father/mother/parent listened to me. At least I don’t have to hide who I am with you, right?”