He was, however, determined to do better. Before he'd be withdrawn already, letting her trade one mantle for the other. This time he wouldn't. He knew he'd make mistakes, but he'd still try.
He returned her smile and offered the flowers. "For you. They're rare." He stepped into the room. "I wanted to ask a few things. I want to know you when you're Kore. To do that I have to know what not to do. I know it'll be different."