He proposed during the winter festivities in Thorne's port. It was very romantic, though neither of us had any idea of just how fitting of a scene it would be for such a thing. And I am... I'd long given up hope of being able to choose who I would marry. That either of us can ask, and find the other willing, is a gift in and of itself.

Thank you, Hilda. I will be sure to give Clive your regards as well.