Oh, please.

[ Ange shifts a little so she's leaning a little bit closer into Anna's direction, considering the turn that this conversation is taking. It's something that's being talked about between just them, after all, no matter how many other people there are at this party. No one has to know about Anna's business unless she wants them to. ]

You know I don't mind talking about you. Not everything has to be about me today. I actually kind of prefer it that way. [ The less attention Ange gets, the better. Especially from big groups of people at once. It's the entire reason she was so antsy about this wedding ceremony thing!

So focusing on Anna instead for a moment? Totally fine with her. ]

Besides, all this stuff.. They're big decisions. It's not like you have to bond with her, you know? Especially if you don't feel comfortable with it. Everyone has different reasons for making these bonds. For me, even just aside from.. other angles..

[ Read: how much she loves Ruby, but even saying that at her wedding is still a touch embarrassing.

Just a touch. ]

.. I mostly just wanted to protect Ruby. Our bond helps to keep each other away from corruption, let alone turning into a beast. That's something I wanted to be able to do for her. [ Especially since Ruby is so--

Reckless isn't the right word, but she's always out there trying to protect everyone. Someone has to be there to protect Ruby too, Ange thinks. ]

You can have other reasons that are totally and completely your own to want to go for it or not go for it.