Altair/Alecta/Open
The question threw off Altair a bit. He hesitated just a little too long. "Of course," he said eventually with an easy smile. "Gale is a beautiful, intelligent woman. I couldn't make a better match." It was the party line, and Altair believed it. Only the part where he claimed to be excited was a rather unconvincing lie. Still, what he'd told Gale when he asked her to marry him via the network was true. They did have to marry someone, and they could do worse. At least they wouldn't demand anything of each other.
Before the servant could leave, Altair stopped him and got a glass of champagne for himself.