"Oh, I'm not saying they weren't ever political! Plenty of examples would prove me otherwise! However, a traditional marriage is held in a place of worship before a religious officiant, a celebration of two souls coming together to walk the same path!"

His ears twitched at that.

"Ah, that certainly makes plenty of sense! One's mother is, after all, their gateway into the world!" He grinned and motioned a hand, mutely encouraging Trahearne to tell him more.