Sianor stood between them and looked at Garion first. "Garion…"
Garion didn't lift his head.
He kept looking at Rachel.
Rachel did the same.
For a moment, neither of them spoke.
Sianor gave a small smile and continued. "Will you take Rachel Revalis as your partner?"
The space went quiet.
Garion didn't answer immediately.
Instead, he reached out and took Rachel's hand, lifting it slightly between them.
Then... he leaned in and kissed her hand.
After that, he raised his head and met her eyes. "Yeah, I do."
Sianor's smile deepened slightly. He turned to Rachel. "Rachel… will you take Garion Gravithor as your partner?"
Rachel didn't hesitate. She tightened her grip on Garion's hand just a little, her expression calm but clear. "I do."
From the side, Dahlia crossed her arms, watching closely. "Hmph…"
But she was smiling. No trace of her earlier mood remained.
