She didn't say it back, at least not in words. She was starting to tremble some as if cold, but her eyes stared into his even as the vows began. She fumbled through hers, stuttering the words out without even remembering them as they came out until a simple band was held up for her to take. She took it woodenly, almost dropping it. Breathe... she thought and started speaking louder and with more confidence. "With this ring, I thee wed," she murmured and nearly giggled.

Her eyes filled with tears as the quick ceremony went by and it was time for him to seal the deal with a kiss.