Jessamae expresses her gratitude, to which Hanzo replies courteously, "You're welcome."
Before she can continue speaking, an abrupt knock interrupts their exchange. The door swings open, unveiling Duke's arrival, escorted closely by Mei's watchful gaze. "Hey, Boo! It's almost time!" Mei exclaims, a warm smile spreading across her face.
Standing before her in his finest crimson tartan kilt, Duke is prepared to escort her down the aisle. "Yer a vision, Lassie. You ready?" he inquires.
Their hopeful smiles reflect in Jessamae's own expression. "As ready as I'll ever be."
However, a sudden realization strikes her as she turns her gaze. Hanzo, who had been present moments ago, is nowhere to be found. Confusion clouds her thoughts, and a throbbing headache starts to pulse at her temples. Was
