( Eugene's eyes remain fixed on her actions, watching as the ring slides over his finger. His smile seems to widen at that image; It is not her finger that is decorated with an engagement ring, but the meaning is the same. Does it matter who's finger has the ring? Brown meets green when he hears his words, at which point he shakes his head slightly. )

I will not deny that it took long, but no 'more than it should'. I promised to wait for you. Wait for you to be ready. And that I have done, and would have done as long as necessary.

( Perhaps there are no lanterns in the sky illuminating them as in the first time they were both in a boat, but the droplets around him that reflect the moonlight give a more personal and intimate touch to that moment. He is aware, at that moment, that perhaps the rapid beating of his heart is not the only 'visible' sign of what he feels for her. But it seems that he doesn't care anymore, nor does the idea scare him. )

Are you sure you don't want to wait to get back to Corona? I don't mind celebrating it twice, or all that is needed. I'm just... You know, I want to be sure you are sure of this. Of everything.