Johanne sensed the presence approaching and turned to us, his face breaking into a warm smile when he saw me.
"Leon," he said, his voice carrying a hint of surprise. "You didn't have to come. I know you're probably wiped out."
"Yeah, but I wanted to see you," I said. "That's why I'm here. By the way, I noticed someone leaving, and it seemed like she was on her way to visit you?"
"Ah, yes. That's Tris. She's my fiancée," Johanne replied.
Huh? I didn't know Johanne had a fiancée.
"Well, our marriage will mostly be for political reasons. But even with that in mind, I think we'll end up falling for each other naturally. She's a genuinely good woman."
He spoke with an air of clarification, as if trying to ease my understanding.
"Though I do feel sorry for her being paired with someone like me," he added.
