[ The change in demeanour is immediately noticeable and Hilda's lips can't help but quirk, her own eyes growing bright at the sight of Claire perking up like a flower. No, she should call it like it is, Claire is a woman in love, and there's nothing more that Hilda loves doing than talking about that. ]

No kidding. But that's so romantic! [ She doesn't want to assume anything about Claire's first marriage to Frank; feelings are complicated on a good day, and it isn't her relationship to dissect, but if she had to draw conclusions, it was clear to Hilda that Claire loved Jamie fiercely. ] A romance that spans time and space. [ There's a wistful sigh and expression on Hilda's face that she can't help. ] How did he court you? How did her propose? I want to hear all of it!