“You…” I murmured, faltering as I struggled with the words, “you look like nothing I’ve ever seen before.” As she blushed, I straightened myself. “You must be my date. I am… utterly enchanted to meet you,” I said, pulling her hand to my lips so I could press a soft kiss against her knuckles.
Her brow creased with confusion, making for an adorable sight. “… Yes,” she answered slowly, despite the growing upturn of her rose-tinted lips as she whispered a confused: “What’s going on?”
Fully intending to stay in character, I feigned innocence. “I’m afraid I’m not sure what you mean. I’m just an ordinary man who wants to experience a simple, quiet day out with his beautiful companion,” I answered gently. “You may call me Xaden.”
Her eyes lit up with understanding as she dipped her head in a p
