Summary (Spoilers ahead!)

In 2963 during a clan event, Frozurne is surprised by the approach of Beirani, a healer in his regiment, as well as the offer of a betrothal or contract. While initially heistant, the two start to get along, and Frozurne offers to take Beirani for a walk, which she accepts. Along the way, the two run into Frozurne's brother Rimos, who harasses them, but the combined efforts of the two standing up to him makes Rimos back off. The two decide to give the offer a try, promising not to regret it if they do.

Years later, in 3016, Frozurne and the 20th return from deployment and Frozurne decides to go and talk to Beirani, having avoided it out of guilt for failing to protect her in 3013. With the encouragement of his family, he approaches her to ask for forgiveness for his failure, only for Beirani to tell him that there isn't anything to be sorry for. The two decide to go wait for their son Cryonius together, not regretting the choice to get unified all those years ago.