After the two had completed their ceremonial bows, Elder Sawyer took out the marriage contract and began to read it aloud.
"Reported above to The Celestial Court and announced below to The Underworld, witnessed by The Gods and Demons of the Nine Heavens. With the sun and moon as our pledge, the heavens and earth as our mirror, and our ancestors as our witnesses. Today, Javier Sinclair and Celeste Grant willingly join as Taoist Companions. Henceforth, like phoenixes in flight and lutes in harmony, they shall cultivate the Great Way together, grow old together, and be forever of one heart. With blood as our pact, we sign this contract, in accordance with the will of the heavens."
After solemnly reading the vows, Elder Sawyer presented the unrolled marriage contract to the couple.
"The Exalted One, Madam, if you please."
