"Well, I think it does when you grab it from my hands and say, and I quote: My treat," she pointed out with a chuckle. "Though I will give you that it could be a red herring, and I'm sure if that's the case I'll be suitably surprised if something happens at a later date."
Whether it was a red herring or not, Astoria appreciated the thought because she really had liked that black set. "I agree," she said. "What do you say to getting some ice cream?"