She could feel his eyes on her. See in her mind the smile that he could hide so well from others but never her.

She ignored them both, looking instead at the rose that she spun slowly between her fingers. Watching the light play over the soft metal, wondering how a reflection would bend on the petals.

She heard the inhalation of breath, and now she did look, a sharp quick glance to him before a sound was made. Closing his mouth, the sound was never uttered but now looking at him she couldn't pretend to ignore his eyes. His smile.

Letting the metal rose slide through her fingers and into its vase she stood.

"I am going to visit them."

Thankfully Kalos didn't laugh. At least. Not out loud.

He merely bowed and stepped toward the door, moving to get her things ready.

She spared only a moment to give the gift a last look before sweeping out after him.

Quinn Durant