Having settled on Kaiki being a crane to my heron, I quickly realized I need to return his gift. I do not wish to appear too eager, not wanting him to think that I am willing to give up everything to become his wife, but I do need him to know that I am willing to consider his suit. I also think that he may be a bit nervous about the poem that he sent. The last line was shakier than the rest, and it showed signs of being copied from another paper. Perhaps he had agonized over the words, knowing that he would be unable to replicate they styles of the court, but hoping to impress me anyways. It is sweet in a way that he has put this much thought into what he is doing. It makes me even more sure that I need to prepare something for him as well.
I consider for a brief second having one of my
