Addie wants to marry Mary, but upon discussing with Patrick and Alicia, they figured out that Addie most likely would need to have court rank, at least Earl or Baron.
Mary then came and asked what they're talking about, so Patrick explained that Addie wants a court rank.
Mary asks what for, then they explained that there's something Addie wants to do (marrying Mary) but he needs to have court rank
"Something you want to do but you need to have court rank to do it?"
"Yes.. More like, if I don't have the court rank, it's unforgivable."
"Well, you'd better give up then."
hearing that, the three of them were like 'welp' (with Addie crying a bit)
then they talked a bit more before Mary said "Well, I guess I could put a word to father to get you a court rank."
"Wha–really?"
"Yes, no need to worry."
"Milady, thank you... I appreciate the thought, but..."
"Well, push comes to shove, you can just marry me and get into the Albert family."
and then. silence.
because, Addie wants the court rank to marry her, but then she herself suggested he marries her to get the court rank.....which he needs... to marry her...