Blackout 0
West Point Castle 
Rider picks up the saddle and plops it on the Ostrich. Ducks down and scoops up Sia in response. Rider smiles. And clicks her tongue as she nudges Chron onwards. They ride up to a elevated platform and look out over the Town Square. Rider shifts nervously in her seat. She glances at Sia and takes a deep breath. Suddenly the crowds part as caravans of Ladies and their Attendants make their way into the square. A few cast curious glances at Sia. When they are all gathered Rider speaks. 

"Before we begin the address. I'd like to make an announcement." Rider is speaking sternly. If she has any reserves they aren't showing. "This is Sia of Frostback. She is an offworlder from a land far away. And I am making this announcement to say that I am in love with her. And I plan to marry her." As Rider says this she takes Sia's hand and interlocks their fingers. The soft murmuring of the crowd stops and it is dead silent. A few of the more distinguished Ladies are looking to each other as is to say: seriously? 

"Attraction and intimacy between women is nothing new. We all have people we love. We should not stigmatize love in any form. Love should be love no matter the circumstances. I will defer to the Matrons for legal matters as to estate and class politics." As Rider finishes speaking a single hand goes up. 
"May I ask a question?" A young attendant speaks meekly. Rider nods. "Does this apply to men as well?"
Rider smiles. "Of course it does. You should be free to be with whomever your heart desires." The meek attendant smiles wide and thanks Rider.

The rest of the address goes smoothly, though somewhere in the middle Gin leaves the platform and vanishes behind an important looking door. Rider ends the address and leads Sia's Ostrich off the platform. Once dismounted and out of the public eye Rider attacks Sia with kisses. Her heart had been pounding in her chest the entire time. 
"I've made up my mind. Stay with me, please?"