Because the guy'd always be disappointed when she took out a ring.
your man is down'
He wanted to lighten the mood in such a dim atmosphere.
Because they rappel men and women.
One is real and the other isn't.
He was afraid they wouldn't be taken on their merits, that they'd just be seen as Tolkien blacks.
He gave her a ring.
Because he wasn't all he was *cracked up* to be.
because Santa came early! I'll let myself out.
Even though my existence is meaningless I want to spend the rest of it with you."
Engage.