[And, like with all things in his life, Gilbert is about to ruin this new Perfect Thing.]

--I-it wasn't me!

[He finds his voice about half a second after she finishes speaking, ten seconds later than it would have been useful. His fists dig into the ground as he bows his head apologetically, rushing his words as quickly as his mouth can handle getting them out.]

That person who proposed to you - it wasn't me! It was someone else using my body and pretending to be me! My name is Gilbert Nightray and I'm only a servant, I'm not - I'm not someone who can...! I-I only tried to come here today to tell you that...that -

[Deep breath.]

I'm sorry but this was someone's terrible prank and I have to take it all back!