He very nearly asks the priest, 'Do I have to?' He refrains, thankfully, his patience hasn't deteriorated so much as to ask that during the ceremony. Still, Edarial's getting the distinct impression that Iobel does not want to kiss him. Edarial realizes that he doesn't care if the priest or the people watching the ceremony's upset with him. He will not kiss a girl without her permission.

But he does need a kiss to seal the ceremony. So he leans over, and gives her forehead a gentle peck.