Ran couldn't help a smirk at the reaction -- not so dissimilar to Shinichi's when she'd mentioned that she'd always thought May was a good month to marry in. Or her own when she realised what Shinichi had gone to do. Her smile faded as she thought how long ago the days when they could tease each other about their engagement seemed.

"He would be a better warrior if he would attend to practice, and not always be distracted by other things," she said. "And if he could learn to keep his place and not question his superiors, but for all that he will be a good samurai. And, I think, a good husband as well." Pause. "If he still lives."