What does a date have to do with physical affection? Nothing Really.
In my experience Courting is more of a power move than anything.
"Henceforth, I Sir Liamson the Pretentious, Minor Lord of the State of Idaho, First of his name, wielder of the Sword of Truth, defender of Virtue and Honor, Crown Prince of the Single's Forum, do declare by Noblest Intention to Court Lady Sara the Pure, Countess of Canadia, Third of her name, Wielder of Wisdom and Grace, Defender of the Weak and Whose Virtue is above question. Terms of this negotiation will commence as follows, parties involved will agree upon said rules, punishment is disillusionment of said agreement and no further meetings or arrangements will commence after said breach of contract.
Meetings will be held in the presence of an Elder. No older than 70 and no younger than 35, he or she will be ever watchful and vigilant to ensure the compliance of both parties. At no point will parties be granted any form of visitation without the proper and astute watch of an elder.
There will be no physical contact between parties and no provocative, suggestive, or otherwise unbecoming body language shall be tolerated. Parties will maintain a minimum distance of one foot separation at all times, under such conditions that this rule is impossible to enforce a "Chastity Pillow" measuring 2 foot by 2 foot by 3 inches shall be placed betwixt said parties.
There will be no Tollywalking, heavy beaming, Pencil Dropping, staring, sharing, laughing, dancing, singing, merry making, crying, mourning, hunting, overfastidiousness, lollygagging, horseplay, carousing, adventuring, panhandling, or idle gossip. Parties are at all times to perform the highest forms forms of etiquette and form while in the presence of each other and of the elder. Elder is to remain no less than 5 yards away from parties at all times. Meetings are to last no longer than 2 hours, be conducted in a public well lighted area and ended no later than 8pm.
Relationship shall progress at a nominal pace, at 26 dates or 6 months, Parties are to be engaged to be wed. The ring will be provided by Sir Liamson and a customary look of deep appreciation will be provided by Lady Sara. Upon receipt of the ring parties will begin formal negotiations to plot a wedding 6 to 9 months in advance. This period's meetings will commence as meetings before it. Once a week, Accompanied by an Elder.
If said terms are agreeable, sign below
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