And just like that, it was over.  She was married.<br/><br/>"Thank you, Magister Orrell.  And thank you for accommodating our curious circumstances."  She said as she took Casey's and stood up next to him.  Her sister nodded to her newly minted brother-in-law, though her icy expression did not thaw very much.  That was fine, in time she hoped that Elaine would put aside old grudges and accept that Casy was a good and decent man.<br/><br/>"I think my place is with you right now, and I'm not going to put you through that,"  Eve said.  Her gaze held his a moment and again she initiated a soft kiss between them.  A kiss was not included to close the ceremony in their traditions, but she had always liked how the humans had it in most of their marriage ceremonies.  It seemed like the simplest expression of love to her.<br/><br/>She pulled back, slightly, so her breath mingled with his.  "We can have a big party later, like I said.  After we get a few things in order and you've had time to grieve."  She knew that forcing him to endure a party when he had just lost an important family member would be nothing short of cruel.  "Let's just go back to the apartment, order some food and relax.  Our guests will understand and they're still getting a free meal and drinks out of the whole thing..."<br/><br/>"You drove, right?  I can take your keys and get us back into the city, if you want?"