Elann knew he didn't understand. She knew it was Zulrav himself who took an interest in Noah, not the other way around at first. Elann was done trying to change her husband to be more socially responsive, even to his own God, but it didn't matter with his God, he did what he wanted, just like Noah. Noah was going to say something further, but shut himself up. That was a thought she didn't want to delve into and instead just answered his apology.

"You didn't make me do anything Noah, and they aren't my people anymore. I chose to evaluate what was really Yahal's dictations and what was not. I found that there were things in my culture that were keeping me from being as faithful a friend and lover eventually that I could be, and you were more important to me than my culture. I still love my culture, but I don't blame you and others for seeing some things as silly or strange. A lot of my culture doesn't fit up here and doesn't make sense to follow to those born outside of it. I chose to shrug those things off, not just for you, but for myself and so I could better learn my god and how he thinks. My ideas of what purity and faithfulness are nothing as complete as his knowledge on those subjects. I was raised with a lens that showed me some parts of his character, but he is much more than even I know. I think he wanted me to come here so I can know him. I think he blessed our relationship because he sees there are things I can learn from you about him. He wants me to know him more, and I intend to. But you never made me go against anything. I chose of my own free will to do those things and to love you. You never made me do anything I didn't want to do...except celebrate my birthday, which I'm glad you did!" she chuckled silently so as to not to disturb the natural silence around them.