Altair/Alecta/Open
Alecta, of course, noticed his brief hesitance before answering her question, but she decided not to comment on it, keeping the pleasant smile on her face instead - after all, it was the man's engagement party, let him enjoy the night at least. Even so, she couldn't help but note that his words sounded like a mantra, and there was no true excitement in his words. He wasn't in love, that much was obvious.
"I don't doubt that you two will make a lovely couple." She took a sip of her refilled glass before continuing. "And think of all those adorable children you two will surely conceive."