"Then it is settled. A celebration in due time, not too soon and not too late to seem so random. We should send out invitations!" Having something else to focus on made it easier to wear the smile.
Dulcinea was honored that he thought so highly of her and it was mirrored in her features, in the way she sat straighter ever so slightly. "You are too kind, Maiha-san. It would please me greatly to be of help whenever and however."
She stood, holding out her hand to him. "Forgive me for asking you thus, but could we continue our catching up later? Everything is...overwhelming and I need adequate time to process it all."