Months later, they leveled up their relationship and formed an exclusive alliance on September 5th, 2021. Together, they embarked on countless quests, hiking through the great outdoors and battling it out in virtual and tabletop realms. They seamlessly integrated into each other's circles, gaining new party members among friends and family.

On April 2nd, 2022, Alura decided if someone was going to say “I love you” first, it would have to be her, hoping TJ wouldn’t pull a Han Solo and reply with a casual “I know.” Armed with TJ’s favorite snacks and puns, she declared her love. His response? An eye roll and a chuckle, followed by an “I love you too” sealing their bond with a mix of groans and giggles.