[ This is just too curious. Mary would like to tell him that there was very little about this wedding that's actually traditional, but she's far too caught up in what he's trying to tell her. Genuine interest from her! No wonder he's a friend of April's. ]

Well perhaps we can have a learning exchange, then. I'm curious, myself. Mind if I ask, then, if you had any social customs similar to a wedding? A promise between two people to remain together? Men and women? [ If there weren't a lot of women... ] Men and men?

[ She'd ask about a harem situation... But before traumatizing him with those questions, Mary will pat the seat next to her. Sit, sit! If you dare. ]