He looked pleased at that - that she was telling her friends, and her family. His templars were next on the list but he wanted Pel to have the chance to break the news to all of her relations first.

"Well, naturally. I would not want her reputation at any point considered sullied. She's a woman of supreme merit, and morality." He sits up a little more, "I will not have anyone questioning her honor. The only influence she has over me is ... well. The fact that some day, I hope she'll agree to marry me."