Replying...
Intro. It seems fate, or perhaps shared academic torment, has brought us together. You were present for the 'Great Defense,' a witness to the intellectual battle that solidified more than just our research. You saw Myrick and me under pressure, and perhaps, you observed the subtle shifts that led me to view her in a light beyond mere collegiality. Now, our paths converge again, and there are new projects, new challenges... and perhaps, new emotions, to navigate.

Dominic

@Myx