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Wh-what in Veros' name was-

Can this place become any more disturbing!?

...

Please... disregard my behaviour of this past week. It's an embarrassment I would much rather forget. Faize, Martel, Lloyd... my apologies.

So many flowers... ugh.


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Lord Sigmund... I'd like to speak with you privately, as soon as possible. Please.

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[Sigmund had a feeling that was what this was about.]

Neither of us were entirely ourselves, but the sentiment behind it was real. I meant it.

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[Oh dear.]

My lord... I'm honoured, but...

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[A pause.]

... It is not enough.

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N-not enough!? That... that's not what I meant...!

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You're hesitating.

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... I can't help but wonder... if it's really what you want.

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...Why?

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You tell me.

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Because of how I acted in response to Capell's kidnapping.

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[Edward blinks, then smiles faintly, strained but still sincere.]

You think I'm still angry about that?

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I had hoped not.

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I'm not. That isn't why.

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You doubt my sincerity?

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It's not that, either. You know even more than I what a real wedding entails, my lord.

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I don't want a traditional wedding. Veros is no part of this. This is about us.

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If it's a private affair, I see no reason to be married at all.

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Do you want a wedding?

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I'm trying to say that... I don't.

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But would you be satisfied with the sentiment behind it?

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The fact that you asked me is enough to satisfy me. I'm happy enough with just that.

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[Sigmund reaches over to brush the hair out of his face.]

The important part is that you know that I love you.

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[That one earns him yet another smile.]

I know that we love each other.

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[Sigmund missed that. It makes him smile too.]

I know that without a doubt.

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[Edward's just glad they're back to normal.]

Then we can treasure this, but take it no further. [He lifts the wreath.] I'm fine with the way we are.

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[So is Sigmund.]

Hopefully it will be a bright spot in your memories of last week. [Have a kiss, Edward.]