Lissa's elation is palpable and contagious. What a great mood to ride.

Leaving aside the question of who's paying for it (and Bunta has every confidence and expectation that it's Yukimura-covered-- just look at how happy it's made Lissa), he reaches out and gently reclaims her hand with the box, bringing it back into a loose clasp between his hands.

"I told you, right? This ring comes with a promise attached. Try and listen carefully; I'm serious about this."