"It's not that simple," Ilyana said, offering a sympathetic smile. "I would not pretend to understand her father's motives, or to be able to read her mind, but consider two things: that is, in effect, the last thing she has to remember her mother by, and..." she paused, looking away to hide the fact she was upset herself. "My father wasn't there on my wedding day, she has no-one to walk her down the aisle, this means a lot to her." She turned back to Geri. "I know one thing though, she loves you, and if this is what you truly want she will accept it."