Everyone's heads turned.A young man stood up awkwardly unfamiliar face, maybe early twenties, holding something in his hand. Both Andrian and Fidelia stared at him. Neither recognized him. In fact, no one in the crowd seemed to know who he was."Young man," the officiant said carefully, "are you objecting to this marriage?"Every eye in the pavilion was on him now. The silence was absolutely crushing."Oh! No, no, never!" the young man—Marvin—waved his hands frantically, face flushing red. "The remote in my hand wasn't working. Sorry, please go on!"He quickly sat back down, still fumbling with the remote, looking mortified.A few nervous laughs rippled through the crowd. Someone whispered, "Who even is that?"Seeing that it was just a mistake, the officiant smiled with relief and turned back to the couple. "Then by the power vested in me by the state, I now pronounce you husband and wife." He paused dramatically. "You may kiss the bride."Andrian stepped closer, one hand coming up t
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