In the midst of a chaotic situation, at the messy altar, two people tied the knot, seemingly unaffected by the chaos around them, with their gazes focused solely on each other. "I, Gaige Feryuson, take you, Ainspenser, to be my wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will care for you and honor you all the days of my life." Gaige recited the most generic wedding vow one could hear, but Ainspenser's natural pallor came to life as she listened to the vow of the person she deeply admired. She didn't find the vow inadequate; in fact, the blessing of finally marrying the person she loved filled her with euphoria. When it was her turn to recite her vow, she felt nervous about stumbling over her words. Her throat grew dry from anxiety, and she repeatedly swallowed. Only when she glimpsed Gaige's face, which provided her comfort, did she begin to feel at ease. She took a deep breath before she could start her vow. "I, Ainspenser, take you,
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