Maric was nearly overwhelmed by the sights and sounds that met him during the reception. The musicians playing their instruments were incredibly lively, causing many to join in on the dancing. Even his mother and father were frolicking about the dance floor. After his mother had given them a tearful congratulations, with plenty of hugs and kisses to the both of them of course. Some though seemed to enjoy the slower songs more, like Faren and his sweetheart as Nimue pointed out ever so gleefully.<br/>And when the kind elderly guardian pronounced what her gift was for, Maric's heart soared. They were to be parents! His shock was so great that nary a word was able to escape his throat, and he was barely able to catch his Lady love as she leapt into his arms.<br/>"That is most wonderful news!" He croaked out finally.<br/>The paladin wanted to say more, but Varatt had called for them to cut the cake. Most everyone was in support of his call, as they wanted some too. Both of them eagerly made their way to the large stacked pastry before taking the cutting knife hand in hand. Everyone cheered them on as the couple cut the first slice. When they had lifted the piece away from the cake, Maric took it in his hand, and moved to feed it to Nimue. Catching onto his idea, Nimue opened her mouth for the bite, but as the cake neared her face Maric did something she did not expect. He tilted the cake up and into her face, a teasing smile upon his own.