As snowed as she was, Scarlett had time to joke... but hey, at least Elli had done her job.  They were on the move quickly, both of them now heading towards the exit, with Elli tailing them well enough.  Once they were as clear of onlookers as possible, Scarlett made her move, and Elli had to<em>marvel</em>at how well the Commander kept her composure, while seeing Scarlett lose hers was... quite something.  To watch it play out... Elli had no words, in fact being almost open-mouthed in awe in the process.  When Scarlett finally did lose it...<br/><br/>It was painful, dramatic... but so very heartfelt.  The stoic, lust-fueled woman had broken down into tears and self-depreciating melancholia almost, apologizing profusely... this was not a side of the woman she'd met the day before... but it was quite the heartfelt, honest expression and apology.  She held her breath as she saw Syceras' face... heard her response at first... and then let it go as she heard the rest.  The moment they kissed Elli was smiling, utterly elated as the two mature women in front of her kissed like they had wished to do so for ages... which they probably had.  It was such a wonderful display, such a lovely display, and at some points amusing, like how they 'parted' after the first minute, but didn't stop kissing til the next.  When they had finally pulled away, holding hands, Elli approached, and took both of their hands in her own.<br/><br/>"That... was the best kiss, most wonderful display of love, that I have ever seen." Elli said, looking from woman to woman, and speaking what she felt to be truth "I can only hope my first kiss is half as good... and though I a knight and not a priest, I bless your love in the name of the Eternal Rose, that you may have love, passion, and beauty everlasting."<br/><br/>She grinned at the two women again, still holding their hand, wondering what would happen next...