"Sir..." Shi said to Akihiro, with a respectful bow. "You wanted me to make a decision, and I did. I've asked Tawny to marry me, and... she said yes."<br/><br/>He heard his mother giggling in the background, but ignored her and continued to bow. "I know that she and I are still young, but I promise you that I will do everything in my power to take the best possible care of her and keep her happy, and I'll never do anything to hurt her. I just hope that one day, you will be able to accept me as a member of your family."