"Stronger, but at odds with themselves in many ways." But that was the result of various, longstanding issues that had very little to do with their ideals and everything to do with attempting to eliminate them entirely. Another story for another day maybe, if his interest remained genuine. If she was right in a particular way then that 'your' would become 'our' very quickly, but it was too dark a thought to share out loud on what was supposed to be a very joyous day.

"As long as it doesn't involve an overabundance of pies, I'll be just fine." She would really have to tell him about that one of these days but right now she smiled wide, "I hope that my brother doesn't scuff your heels, he still might not believe that you are real, if he bothers you just hand him off to Lena or I." She paused. "Also, there is a blond woman who is always frowning and she is going to absolutely loathe you no matter what you do. Best to stay clear of her."

And that should be all that he needed to know from her to enjoy the festivities without interruption!