{Even if they've said it to each other many times now, hearing her say she's marrying him still sends a warm ripple in his chest and makes him smile a bit, the corners of his mouth curving up a fraction.]

...And I'll make it so.

[Nothing will ruin this day so help him—

But he gently places his hand over hers before turning his head slightly so he can kiss her fingers and then her palm.]

...Sometimes I think we should just go ahead...at this point we're practically married, anyway.

[A light grin as he remembers Trahearne's confusion.]