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Anne and Arlo look a bit surprised by your comments.

"I don't know where exactly you're from Captain, but this is common practice in most places.", says Anne, "In fact, Vera's lucky they even told her in advance. Most marriages are political arrangements. Husbands and wives are generally strangers until they first meet."

Arlo nods, "It is true Captain, even some men don't have a say in who they will marry."

Vera nods sadly, "It was either join a nunnery or run away. Obviously…I chose the latter."

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