Perhaps later Wysteria will feel some flicker of regret for this. It is, after all, a very thoughtful and sweetly sentimental gift. The only problem is the couple it has been gifted to. Strength is perhaps not the word one selects for a farce marriage.

But in the moment, the novelty of the thing clearly pleases her. She laughs a little, for funny little superstitions like this are naturally endearing, and is already carefully beginning to rewrap the pinecone for safekeeping when Derrica reaches brides having things of her own.

She straightens, that mercenary gleam sparking in her eye again.

"That's exceptionally thoughtful of you! And quite unnecessary, I assure you. But I'm very grateful."