Propriety II

"I have been informed by King Atticus on the… circumstances of your engagement," Jonah said, frowning as he thought of a better way to phrase this odd situation. "No matter what, congratulations."

"Oh, Sir Jonah, you are truly fun," Cordelia mused. She grinned wickedly, taking a step forward; she only grew more excited when Jonah took a minute step back so that the distance between them did not change. "If King Atticus told you the truth, then surely you understand as well that there's really nothing to congratulate at all?"

"Regardless, it is only polite," Jonah replied. "Although it might not be in my place, I must warn that it might be hard to find a…" he hesitated, then said, "suitable actor in such a short period of time."

"An actor?" Cordelia echoed.