[Is it a fond but exasperated sigh or a weak laugh? Even he's not too sure.]

I hope it does, even a bit. They've been at this for months already. You'd think the wedding was lasting a whole week, not a few hours.

[And yes, he's had the talk. Several times. About how this is a life changing event and he should be more involved in the preparations himself, but. Honestly? The girls get pretty scary when they're in "planning mode" and he'd rather support them from afar by handling the more straight-forward tasks. Like shopping.]

[Unlike all the clamor around the ceremony, Richard's little adventure feels like a salve, nostalgically remembered and gently offered.]

You have?

[It seems so long ago, Asbel's a little surprised that of all things this has been on Richard's mind. He isn't wrong, though. In fact he echoes his own thoughts about time. One day, they might not have a chance to go anymore. He doesn't want that. Asbel goes quiet for a minute, watching Richard, and then he decides.]

We...should do it, then. We should go on another journey.