In Deeper Waters

"I do," said Tal gently.
"I do," repeated Athlen.
Looking softly into each other's eyes, their hands tied together with a red ribbon. Everybody started cheering when they kissed. Their wedding was far from other royal weddings. It was small, on the beach. Neither of them was wearing shoes.
"Congratulations, Tally! Who would guess my little brother will get married before me?!" Garrett grinned and playfully elbowed Tal.
His wedding gift was a ship. Of course, it was. Tal didn't have the heart to tell him, he had enough of sailing for now. He wanted to stay anchored. To Athlen.