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He sent me an everlasting flower.

That's a step above some half-wilted last minute carnations.

Oh, but it's the thought that counts, isn't it?

They're usually the result of not a lot of thought.

Is it literally an everlasting flower?

Yes, that's what he wrote. *takes a card and small synthetic daisy from an inside pocket of her shawl* He said it will never wilt.

Ah, I see. Sounds like this guy may actually be a gentleman. I wasn't too sure if any still existed.

Oh, yes. I've never known Justin to be otherwise.

I like to think there may be some human males that are that sweet somewhere out there.

Have you been together long?

*smiles* I'm sure there are plenty.

Oh. *flushes* We're not ... He's only a friend of the family.

Well, some at least.

Oh, I see. Sorry. Open mouth, insert foot!

Not at all, no. I can see why someone might ... well.

Maybe he could be more than just a friend? The flower sending types are the ones to hold on to. *smiles*

Oh, I don't - *flushes* I mean, he lives in Thorn Valley. I wouldn't know how to get there or - No.

I understand. These sorts of things are never easy, are they?

No, not usually.

But hey, at least you have a thoughtful friend who obviously cares about you. Your flower would look pretty in a little glass case.

That's very kind of him.

*smiles softly* Yes. He's always been very kind to us.

He who?

Justin of the rats. He's a friend of the family, I suppose you could say.

And on this day, it makes you feel all the better.

This day? I'm not sure what you mean?

Valentines day.

*shakes head* I'm afraid I don't understand...

There's a tradition that on the 14th of this month people send cards and gifts to those they care about as signs of affection.

Oh, I see! What a wonderful custom.

And you got a flower.

Oh, I doubt Justin had anything like that in mind...

But it means he is fond of you. It doesn't have to be love, people give in friendship also.