I'm only quickly acknowledging the research bit with a thank you because it'd be rude not to otherwise. I do appreciate your help but Merlin, how do you expect me to think of that after that bit of information!?

My goodness Febs, I think this fog has addled your brain! I can hardly believe what I've read. And though I imagine I should be ashamed or something I find myself quite the opposite! I'm intrigued and I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't a bit jealous! I just.. wow. I'm not sure what to say. And though I still feel bad over causing the argument initially I suppose it helped in some ways?

I'm still a bit shocked.. The book really didn't do it justice? I'll admit I went to see Rufus that night because of that book. I didn't have a clue what I'd do if we'd gotten to that point but clearly it didn't matter.. But now you've got me curious.. I'm still unsure if he'd even consider such a thing until we have wed. I do think that's a part of the plan, marriage that is...I can now see why you're so frustrated with him being gone on the expedition though..