"It's hardly judgmental at all... this is a realistic consideration, something which they have to face, whether or not they like it. The same for anyone in your position..." He doesn't mind having these intense, overly serious conversations, anyway... even at a wedding of all occasions. "But I don't think you'll have a choice in the matter, if someone should come along. Those feelings can't be controlled so easily."

That sort of thing just... happens. Attraction intensifies, flirtations are exchanged, and suddenly you're having the odd fling with a certain pirate lady. He doesn't think what he had with Isabela was quite what Bethany and Aleron have, though. In fact, he questions now if he's ever truly been in love.