Fareeha can tell. She can see the way he recoils and can see that smile doesn't come as easily as the optimistic fervor he had before. Part of it cuts at her, after such a wonderful dance and beautiful song, but she needs to deal with some of the thoughts and feelings that it kicked up.

The swim is a good chance for it, and without intending she falls into mindless laps where she's listening to the splash of the water and the distant echoes under the waves. Okay so she might not be the most fun beach partner. But, it does put her in a better headspace for the next couple rituals. She's affable, and kind, but she's keeping a little distance. They've got two more rituals to go.

The next one is fairly low-stress and just fun; a newlyweds' game with questions and answers. Shouldn't be too hard, Fareeha thinks ...