[Kelson meanwhile is stuck on stalking, because pestering the object of your affections is obviously the way to go.]

It's complicated. She was a novice nun, but relinquished her vows in order to marry me. I was...assumed dead and she married my cousin instead. When I returned, she felt she was no longer 'worthy'.

I know she loves me. She still cares. It's just.....stubbornness for why she says no.