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[massrez]

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Done this day by my hand, King Anduin Llane Wrynn

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[alwayskayaking]

I think so? I didn't exactly go through all of them, but there were a LOT some people might have gotten missed. Actually, I saw you on a couple lists, but I don't think I saw a list for you.

And that's the thing. I have asked her. I just don't think I'm getting an honest answer, but wouldn't it be wrong of me to not believe the answer she gives me?

[massrez]

I see.

[ Perhaps he was missed because he was away? He'll take what blessings he's allowed, in any case. ]

I think we have a habit of tellings little lies, where the ones we love are concerned. Not out of malice, but out of concern. Wanting to protect them from our worst selves.

But for marriage to truly take root, those must be swept aside. Talk to her, bare your heart. Tell her your worries. Make it known that you want to be able to take her utterly at her word, and if there are concerns no matter how small? You want to make things better. And most importantly? Let her do the same for you.

Prove to yourself that you want to commit to this, and that you're willing to do what it takes to make it work.

[alwayskayaking]

[Reading Anduin's responses has Tim smiling softly. He knew he was the right man to speak with.]

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind and will probably have another talk with her soon.

By the way, does your culture have any fun traditions when it comes to a proposal? Or was it mostly a dull political exchange? [He understood that Anduin is from a world of kings where marriage was more business then love, but that didn't mean some fun couldn't be had.]

[massrez]

I imagine for others it would have been a slightly more romantic affair. I'm afraid I don't really know much about it personally, outside of what I was able to read in books or see in other people.

Although now that I think on it, there is one courtship I've been able to witness recently. From home, I mean.

[alwayskayaking]

Dare I ask what that is?

[massrez]

My spymaster, back in Stormwind. I saw him fall in love with a dashing ex-pirate, like something out of one of those terrible books Gilia likes so much.

So I sent them on a 'reconnaissance' mission. An extended one. With the understanding that they could take all the time they needed and travel wherever they felt appropriate.

[alwayskayaking]

That wasn't so bad. I have to admit I was worried you were going to tell me a story about how one was rejected or something like that. I like the answer much better than what I was thinking.

[massrez]

I think all they needed was the chance to have some time together. Without him worrying about me.

So, I suppose the answer would be taking some time for the two of you. Doing something you both love.

[alwayskayaking]

Thanks. That sounds like some really good advice. I'll give it some thought and see what we can do together just the two of us.