"I kind of deduced that might be the topic of conversation that you wanted to bring up," Leonid said, unable to stop a sigh from escaping as he continued to play with Victor's fingers. The main thing he was surprised by was that Victor had proposed to the lady only that morning. Promised a lifetime of commitment to a woman in the morning and in his bed that night. Leonid was aware his amusement was inappropriate but he'd had some time to sort out his feelings about this.

"I had heard you were courting her so figured this time would come soon enough," Leonid said. "You told me you were planning to court which I knew logically meant eventual marriage - so my answer back then is still the same if it is for you."