Chimera Fields only then i'll have peace

Who would leave you? Oh! Horrible. The man answered as if he had been part of the conversation, aware at the same time that she had not been speaking to him or to anyone - maybe to herself, or to a memory, but certainly not him.

Heck, she probably hadn't even noticed him yet. If she had, no doubt the blonde beauty would be smitten! Here he was, Marius Calixtus, ready and willing to purge a woman's loneliness one night at a time!

Was he stalking her? No! A little sneaking, maybe. Alas, it could not be helped.

He shook some of the meadowgreen from his coat and, at once brandishing a charming smile, gave a little nod of his head in her direction. Did I spook you? I was just passing through and — well, you're just lovely. Care for some company?

He asks this as if she has a choice in the matter.