He had cute shoes and rode a motorcycle, so she complimented him. Shortly after their lab groups joined forces for spectroscopy of their products, and apparently these two had chemistry! One moved south, the other north but they kept the excitement alive. They traipsed together through new degrees, reunion after a few years apart, and more school for one while the other became a productive member of society. They passed obstacles and excitement along the way, traveled across the world, and 7 years later still just want more of each other.

Through fire and water. From the lowest dungeon to the highest peak... Wait, wrong story. But there was a fire and a high peak, and even water, so the proposal wasn't too far off from Gandalf battling the Balrog. From the smoke-filled valley in Mineral King the couple crossed creeks and ascended hillsides up to Crystal Lake. At a promontory overlooking the whole valley Danielle stopped to admire the view while Malcolm snuck up behind her and descended to one knee. At a tap she turned, and let out a joyous call of surprise. After five long years he had asked, and she gave the answer they both wanted.