[At first he has no idea what she interrupted his workings for. Within the link complex figures and glowing lines trace themselves like the etchings of a storm. The power he had gathered rolls through before it all draws back leaving echoes of the calm resolve in its wake like thunder in the distance.]

It isn't too early but we haven't decided any details yet.

[He can't keep the irritation out of his tone at being surprised. Even now he always feels more comfortable when the situation is entirely in his control.]

Of course you taking any kind of role in this has a number of conditions and a list of rules to sign off on. I'm sure you can agree I'm being exactly as cautious as I should be! With your history you should be shocked I'm giving this any thought. But, thank you for the congratulations. You are the first to know about...our engagement.