Bramblepoint k e l t e n t r a u e r

His heart sank when she rejected his offer, but what else should he have expected? He imagined Callyope and Ariadne would have both reacted in kind, though the thought of showing off to them had never crossed his mind as it did with Ani now.

Very well. With a little shrug and dismissive raise of his brows to the icicles, he let that idea be. He'd just find another way.

And she gave him the perfect chance.

Oh, it is close! We can see it from edge of the forest, he said, face beaming, and he pranced a few paces in the direction he had come, Would you like to see? Come, follow! and he lowered himself into an inviting bow, half expecting her to reject him again - but he wouldn't give up that easy!