"Yes," Diane said carefully, turning the worn-but-beautiful leather-based on her thumb. "It's a human subculture earlier than you ma—mate that the man offers the lady a ring."
Kyelle hadn't taken her eyes off Diane 's hand, however her eyes were even sadder than before.
"That is… very special," Kyelle said, her voice hitching. "It Was thoughtful of him, and appropriate."
"Appropriate?"
Kyelle nodded. "You know the reason Pete gave him the ring?"
"Yes."
"Then you understand—very appropriate that it passes to you. A… completion of the circle."
Diane smiled down at the ring on her thumb. "Yes, it is," she said, smiling. But when she regarded up, Kyelle had tears in her eyes.
"Oh, Kyelle, I'm sorry. I did not realize you knew—"
"No, it isn't that," she said. "I was… when he was righ
