“Second, thank you for asking. I’m grateful for the honor and I think it's great of you to ask. You’re honest and straightforward with your feelings and I’m glad that those are the traits my daughter went for.” He scratches his neck and his smile twists, “I suppose I was laughing because I was confused. You see, mare’s are usually the ones who ask their spouse’s mother for their blessing in marriage. It just never occurred to me that things could be done the other way around. I know Rainbow couldn’t exactly ask your folks, but we appreciate the gesture, really!”