ᅟ “not much of a romantic, are you?”

ᅟ “ come on , don't be catty ! besides , isn't it a compliment ? cat's are graceful , independent ... much like myself, wouldn't you say ?”

the redhead chuckled , the sound light and teasing . “ perhaps ,” he conceded , leaning back against the willow trunk . “ but sometimes , the greatest victories are won not just with steel , but with a heart that dares to dream .”

ᅟ ᅟ “ now what had those roses done to deserve such fate ?”

ᅟ “ oh ? and what exactly did you plan on using them for ?”

ᅟ “ candied petals ? can't say i heard about it before , but i admit i am curious of the outcome .”

ᅟ “ i would enjoy that greatly , my lady .”